Well The Pony has been there for a while with residential use nearby. I can
hear certain concerts from my house on 6th. I guess I have an issue with
putting even more residential in now when there is so much sitting on the
market already. Entertainment may be the way to go.
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dfsavgny" <dfsavgny@...> wrote:
>
> The issue, in my opinion is that an outdoor concert venue is incompatible
> with residential use. Thus, I believe you have to choose one over the other.
> Yes there is soundproofing etc, but intense entertainment uses are
> incompatible with residences. I dont think you can have residences in the
> ocean blocks along with intense entertainment uses. You have to choose. The
> Stone Pony can stay (the building and be incorporated in a larger development
> but I think that if you want to develop residences on that block then the
> outdoor performance stage has to go to the demolished Casino site. How great
> it would be to have something like the Jones Beach theatre on that site. I
> only do this for a living.
>
> Dont let folks twist what the committee was trying to do. It would have been
> counterproductive to have public in before hand. Even at the meeting the
> other night folks were complaining and discussing issues that had nothing to
> do with what was within the purview or consideration of the committee.
>
> Those trying twist have sour grapes. Been here decades and let their
> properties fall into disrepair and complain about others that try to make
> improvements.
>
> --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "fancypaaantz" <fancypaaantz@> wrote:
> >
> > Demolish the Stone Pony so they can build it back in the same spot just
> > with a new building? Bc why would they ever want to just demolish one of
> > the best attractions in Asbury??? When I say why I like Asbury, going to
> > see a show at the Pony is usually one of the first positive I list!
> >
> > The townhomes by North Beach? Yes- that is another winning idea! (sarcasm)
> >
> > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <wernerapnj@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "fancypaaantz" <fancypaaantz@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I would love to attend these sort of things, but my employment/mom
> > > > duties generally prohibit me from doing so. Can you please give more of
> > > > an overview of what was discussed generally? What are they planning?
> > > >
> > >
> > > In general, the proposal involves changes to allowed building heights and
> > > types of uses throughout the redevelopment area. Additionally - several
> > > specific issues were addressed... the Bradley Cove Townhome project,
> > > allowing the Stone Pony to be demolished, and closure of a portion of
> > > Cookman Ave, among others.
> > >
> > > It is my understanding that the proposal will be posted on the City
> > > Website. I have the documents if anyone wants them before that.
> > >
> > > Comments are being accepted by mail and email.
> > >
> > > Werner
> > >
> >
>
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