View of the Ocean Grove harbor. Paul Goldfinger photo ©
Hi – We live on Ptiman Ave (first block). Our neighbor is in the process of renovating a home next to us greatly expanding the size of the garage and the rear of the property. We have and will lose beautiful ocean views from our second and third floor balconies. I thought the HPC and Neptune Zoning protected and preserved the town from exactly this type of development.
How does this happen / get approved in a town such as Ocean Grove where my home purchase CO was held up by details such as gutter straps, window mullions and the style of exterior lighting?
Please advise if you have any wisdom to shed on this topic. Has it happened before where development has wiped out the vistas of a home owner in town?
Thanks,
Brian Habib
Editor’s note: Once a view is blocked, you can never get it back. That was a huge issue in 1986 when a 7 story condominium building threatened the ocean views of many homeowners on Broadway. We have reported on how that project was defeated. Can anyone tell Brian how to protect his views? ——PG