[AsburyPark] Re: This group has been really quiet lately...

2008-08-07 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "nobepeymay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Of course $$ is the bottom linethey have to get paid back on > their investment. I just came back from the fireworks on the > boardwalkI imagine they must have spent at least $5,000.00 on an > amazing firew

[AsburyPark] Re: This weekend's pictures

2008-07-25 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "arcman210" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That wall is horrible. I would hope that alot of the blank walls that > we see on the buildings will get some kind of signage or decorative > archietctural elements. I feel like those walls are more of a base for > so

[AsburyPark] T-Mobile

2008-07-24 Thread wernerapnj
Anyone here use T-Mobile for Cell Phone service? I need some help and have a question. Contact me directly, off list, Thanks Werner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email

[AsburyPark] Re: Behind the Blue Screen at Roadtrip 7

2008-07-24 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ... > Getting technical on me. > = I'm always 'technical', would you prefer nebulous. The question was 'how much REVENUE did the CITY receive?' Lets talk about d

[AsburyPark] Re: This weekend's pictures

2008-07-24 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "njshoregirlap" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks for the support sandpiper! Just to clarify, I mentioned the > more urban examples of container shops to show contrast, which you > understood! I read another post by a member who couldn't take a photo > next to

[AsburyPark] Re: Carousels Make A Comeback

2008-07-24 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Where did the Palace Ferris Wheel go? And the cars that were named after > NJ cities? > == The Wheel was sold to an amusement park in Mississippi where it ran until

[AsburyPark] Re: Behind the Blue Screen at Roadtrip 7

2008-07-24 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" wrote: > > > > > > I took the question to mean how much did Asbury Park City make from > > th

[AsburyPark] Re: Behind the Blue Screen at Roadtrip 7

2008-07-24 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dapawprint" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: . (text cropped) . > The businesses on Cookman Ave. seemed busy, I am sure money was made > there. I wonder how many ices were sold? How many drinks were > purchased (LOTS). > > The Host Hotel was The Berkeley,

[AsburyPark] Re: Carousels Make A Comeback

2008-07-23 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Heshy" wrote: > > > > fyi, the Palace's carousel was sold in 1989, the Casino's in 1990. > > >

[AsburyPark] Re: Behind the Blue Screen at Roadtrip 7

2008-07-23 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "kumitetoday" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Seemed like a really big event. I wonder how much revenue it brought > in to Asbury. > === Directly: - Since there was no charge for parking, nothing th

[AsburyPark] Re: Carousels Make A Comeback

2008-07-23 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Heshy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > fyi, the Palace's carousel was sold in 1989, the Casino's in 1990. > == I don't think thats correct. As I recall the Casino Carousel left town first shortly after the a

[AsburyPark] Re: A/Cs other Storage on Bandshell

2008-07-23 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "radio881gal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Glenn - > I must've been asleep at the switch on this one. Saving the bandshell > was a major campaign by my co-host Maire Martello and I and later the > preservation committee of the AP Historical Society joined that

[AsburyPark] Re: Help Need with ReVision's productions of HAIR.

2008-07-22 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "sandpiper15" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Actually, if you click here > and FF > to 12:18, I think you'll find the response to Werner's very articulate > and well-founded question regarding the ban

[AsburyPark] Re: Help Need with ReVision's productions of HAIR.

2008-07-22 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm wondering why this isn't more of an uproar about the current situation with the > bandshell. > Glenn took a photo that clearly illustrates that heating and a/c units have been placed where > at the back of the are

[AsburyPark] Re: Harold Davey

2008-07-19 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jersey Shore John <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The VFW Hall is named after him. Who was he? > > John > Harold Daley Need to do some research? Call the VFW to start. Werner ---

[AsburyPark] Stroller Duck

2008-07-18 Thread wernerapnj
Only in Asbury Park... I'm driving along 5th Ave and there's a guy walking down the sidewalk with a dog and a duck in a stroller Glen is in the building !! Werner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yah

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-17 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > See, this is what I don't get. > On the one hand, all of us residents and fans of AP are excited that things look > better and > that people are coming to check it out. > But, short cuts are being made. Plans aren't bei

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-17 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dfsavgny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Views are not protected unless there is an easement prohibiting the > parcel from being developed above a certain height. For instance, I > have lost all of the side windows in my offices because a new building > is bein

[AsburyPark] Re: This is what a tourist would want ....

2008-07-17 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Since we're on the topic of bathrooms and what not.  Doesn't the boardwalk now have one planned at the 2nd ave beach club complex?  I thought towards the end of the meetings, MM decides to go with the idea on having a

[AsburyPark] Re: This is what a tourist would want ....

2008-07-16 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > THE QUESTION: > > My family and I are planning on visiting your beach this weekend. Are there any bathroom > and changing facilities at any of your beaches? >

[AsburyPark] Re: Why AP is coming back.

2008-07-15 Thread wernerapnj
Asbury Park appears to be 'Coming Back' because finally the land uses that I recommended be the first step 6 years ago are finally (late) coming to fruition. The industry of Asbury Park has traditionally been to empty visitors wallets and send them home happy. No other community nearby has the as

[AsburyPark] Re: Why AP is coming back.

2008-07-15 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dapawprint" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Gary, > > I did not mean to be critical of your post, I agree that tourism is > going to help and I agree that the numbers are most certainly > increasing. Nice! > > Naysayers pay attention (in support of Gary) -

[AsburyPark] Re: 1st Ave. Pavilion Stairs

2008-07-15 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dapawprint" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Those stairs arrived on July 5th and I had the same questions. I > pointed them out to Werner on July 6th. and I believe that Werner told > me that MM received permission for them. > =

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-15 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I keep hearing rumors that the Empress is very upset with MM's build up of the first ave. > pavillion, which effectively ruined most of the view from their premium ocean view rooms. > Can anybody confirm this? >

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park ?

2008-07-13 Thread wernerapnj
Self-interested speculation?... quality rather than quantity...? Perhaps Asbury Park, Asbury Partners and MM need a history lesson. from the Chicago Plan website ... there was too much ugliness and squalor. The planners blamed this condition on uncontrolled development and self-interested

[AsburyPark] Asbury Park ?

2008-07-13 Thread wernerapnj
100 years ago they understood planning, why not now? ( http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/10537.html ) ...they wished to affirm their confidence in Chicago's future while still contending that there were costs and even dangers in simply letting current trends continue The Plan

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-13 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "nobepeymay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i think the bottom line is that a safe, clean and interesting > boardwalk, beach and city with lots of great businesses, people, > music and entertainment is going to be the deciding factor on the > success of the city

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-13 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The Empress was remodeled a few years ago by the current owners. Nothing to do ith the development plan of AP. They did a lot of work, but i'll agree that I think it lost some of it's style during the renovation. I don

[AsburyPark] Traffic Circulation and parking ...again

2008-07-13 Thread wernerapnj
This past Saturday should leave no doubts regarding the validity of my criticisms of the traffic circulation and parking design in the beachfront. It was total grid lock. Werner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://grou

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-11 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "nobepeymay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >... > If fundamental changes are needed to keep the progress > going, I have faith that these changes can be worked outthen > again I haven't lived through all of the starts / stops and false > promises that many ha

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-10 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "nobepeymay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Charlie, > > > > My conclusions are based upon first hand participation and > > witnessing of the process that created the PLAN. I was duly > accepted > > as the Official City Historian at the time. I attended

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-10 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > " > Is still to build 3000+ high end Condos and a retail/commercial > > beachfront for the use of the condo dwellers." > > Werner, does the plan really mention that the retail/commercial area is designated for the sou

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-10 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- > > .. Today, the transformation is complete and the Boardwalk now > combines the original majesty and glory of its past with modern design > and sophisticated conveniences. More than 130 years ago, the > Boar

[AsburyPark] Zoning Board Meeting

2008-07-08 Thread wernerapnj
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Council Chambers Tuesday, July 8, 20087:00 PM Announcement by the chairman in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Public Law 1975. Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided to the Coaster and Asbury Park Press. All notic

[AsburyPark] Re: amazing crowd for the fireworks

2008-07-06 Thread wernerapnj
ttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/files/WernerAPNJ/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*

[AsburyPark] Re: Bicycles, Parking and Pavillions

2008-07-05 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I agree about the strong and consistant enforcement. > That's why it works in places like AC and Wildwood. > It's really just limited, morning hours. Maybe even push the noon limit back > to 11 am. I'd be totally for t

[AsburyPark] Re: What has become of the Arthur Pryor amphitheater?

2008-07-01 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > " > There are no railings for the side, no seats visible, or access from the spiral walkway." > > Forgot a few comments! The seats arn't shown because they are behind the wall. The previous post explains why. I think

[AsburyPark] Re: What has become of the Arthur Pryor amphitheater?

2008-07-01 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm glad you came out of lurking. > One problem...the link is not working. Odd - works here. Try http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/files/ Then click on the WernerAPNJ di

[AsburyPark] Re: What has become of the Arthur Pryor amphitheater?

2008-06-30 Thread wernerapnj
Too little too late. Dysfunctional City Management... It was supposed to be the first pavilion RESTORED I raised this issue years ago. See the file in the files section: http://tinyurl.com/48eekx Sorry, just being my arrogant self :P, told you I'd be lurking... Werner --- In AsburyPark@yahoogr

[AsburyPark] Re: The Beach Camera is Working at the City Website

2008-02-22 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "rook782" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Also funny that Werner, Oak and Jack are MAC users. I know there are > arguments back and forth about MAC, but I thought it funny the three > of you are MAC users. >

[AsburyPark] Re: The Beach Camera is Working at the City Website

2008-02-22 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "rook782" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Also funny that Werner, Oak and Jack are MAC users. I know there are > arguments back and forth about MAC, but I thought it funny the three > of you are MAC users. >

[AsburyPark] Re: The Beach Camera is Working at the City Website

2008-02-22 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "justifiedright" wrote: > > > > It's working but there is alot of water on the lens so it is blurry. > > > I tried the "Config" as well. You get a pop-up looking for username and pa

[AsburyPark] Condolences

2008-02-22 Thread wernerapnj
Asbury Past --- Skip's postings here are now history in memorialis. http://tinyurl.com/3by3qr Eileen Chapman's Father-in-Law has also passed. http://tinyurl.com/37xtp7 Also, anyone who knew Trisha from the Goldigger - http://tinyurl.com/28gw49 Werner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park Chamber Names Carousel Awards

2008-02-22 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "sharon_b283" wrote: > > > > Glenn, > > You're absolutely right! Why doesn't the hypocrisy of it all, NOT > > surprise me? At the 110th Anniversary, thing, the Carousel was used > >

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park Chamber Names Carousel Awards

2008-02-21 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dapawprint" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Uhm, CAROUSEL Awards? Hve any of these people noticed that there is > not ONE Carousel left? > > Just my two cents. == Actually - there are no Carousels left just a Carousel Ho

[AsburyPark] Justice ?

2008-02-21 Thread wernerapnj
Regarding Weldon - ... In another unanimous vote, the trustees revoked former Ocean Township (Monmouth County) Mayor Terrance D. Weldon's state pension. Weldon, who recently began a 58-month prison term at Texas' Beaumont Federal Correctional Complex, would have received roughly $1,667 each mo

[AsburyPark] Re: Fast Growing Empress Trees for Main St. beautification.

2008-02-17 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I know you mean well BUT > > Good ideas can go bad without enough research. > > "they are "now considered an invasive exotic tree species" in the > U.S.&q

[AsburyPark] Re: Fast Growing Empress Trees for Main St. beautification.

2008-02-17 Thread wernerapnj
I know you mean well BUT Good ideas can go bad without enough research. "they are "now considered an invasive exotic tree species" in the U.S." In addition - an urban environment with limited space between curb and building is no place for a 'fast growing tree' Also, they appear to be or

[AsburyPark] Parallel Universe ?

2008-02-14 Thread wernerapnj
Belmar's Redevelopment: BELMAR — A $500 million plan to raze and rebuild much of the downtown will take longer than the 10 years to complete that borough officials had previously predicted, said Mayor Kenneth E. Pringle. ... Jerome Beckman, whose father owns Beckman's Stationery at 704 10th Ave

[AsburyPark] Re: Friday's Update: any apts 4 rent...Bye Bye Flamingo Hotel,

2008-02-09 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, kyangazi denson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks so much for all your help, and group too...the WATER >IS BACK ON NOW, what a difference a day makes! Was told, they put >a torch to the pipes and unfroze them, in one day, it's a miracle. > It has

[AsburyPark] Re: What' in a name?

2008-02-08 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "justifiedright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It's either calling you a jack of all trades or a know it all ;-) > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dfsavgny" wrote: > > The Butcher, Baker and Candlemaker > > ===

[AsburyPark] Re: Main Street Redevelopment

2008-02-07 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I heard/read about a Main Street Redev presentation to be held tonight > at 7pm. > > Now I can't find it on the City web s

[AsburyPark] Re: New file uploaded to AsburyPark - Trivia

2008-02-07 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Oak Bluff Drive - if no ne got it yet - Im just going through the > days posts. > = Avenue it is - congratulations Tommie - Now

[AsburyPark] Re: Boardwalk Pavilion Renovations -- Trading Lavender for Life's Necessities

2008-02-07 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I agree totally. The idea of removing the bathrooms from the pavillions is MM's way of maximizing their retail space. If the bathrooms do stay, does that mean the center cross thru remains to the boardwalk? The acu

[AsburyPark] Re: New file uploaded to AsburyPark - Trivia

2008-02-07 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "rook782" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Something like Woods Drive? > > dfsavgny.. wrote: > > > Trivia. What was the original name of Deal Lake Drive? > - Oak Bluff Drive - if no ne got it yet - Im j

[AsburyPark] Re: any apts 4 rent...Bye Bye Flamingo Hotel,

2008-02-07 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, kyangazi denson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks Werner, I didn't realize that, I will call today. But they already said they'd relocate me, but where is the question. = If the water is off

[AsburyPark] Re: Interfaith Neighbors

2008-02-07 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "justifiedright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The above post ignores the history of Asbury Park. > I NEVER ignore History :-) > There was always to distinct shopping districts - Cookman was one, > Springwood was the other. > You are misinterpreting/misinfo

[AsburyPark] Re: any apts 4 rent...Bye Bye Flamingo Hotel,

2008-02-07 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, kyangazi denson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello Group: > > As the very LAST resident on 5th & Kingsley, I need an apt ASAP. Even though my lease ends 5/31/08, Asbury Partners turned the water off in the building citing pipe/leaks etc. And all I

[AsburyPark] Re: Interfaith Neighbors

2008-02-07 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "rook782" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Not a bad idea, I do like it. > > However, I know some people feel these buildings (DPW, Police, City > Hall and Fire and EMT Services) should be relocated off Main in order > to open up the land to redevelopment. I per

[AsburyPark] Main Street Redevelopment

2008-02-07 Thread wernerapnj
I heard/read about a Main Street Redev presentation to be held tonight at 7pm. Now I can't find it on the City web schedule. Anyone know about this? Werner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings

[AsburyPark] Re: New file uploaded to AsburyPark

2008-02-07 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com wrote: > > > Hello, > > This email message is a notification to let you know that > a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the AsburyPark > group. ... > > You can access this file at the URL: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/As

[AsburyPark] Re: Success and Faulure

2008-02-07 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "FleurDeLis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Following up: > Fake palm trees, painted on buildings, like we had last year, > depicting what? I don't know! If I wanted to visit Florida, I'd go > there and furthermore, this is the EAST Coast, Mid-Atlantic States, >

[AsburyPark] Re: 5th ave pavillon

2008-02-07 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks for the comments. I see what you're saying. Saving money appears to be a big issue? I don't know. Their, Sarah Anne, spoke about adding railings to give the illusion that the upper floor walkways were still

[AsburyPark] Re: Interfaith Neighbors

2008-02-07 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > boxing in the PW yard... > > Before they do that, try moving the PW yard OFF of main street and turn that entire corner > into one nice ratable. =

[AsburyPark] Re: Success and Faulure

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Oh all right. That makes sence. I don't think its too late. The buildings > shown so far are modern. Modern, and that's it. They arn't "Faking" to be something else. No fake fronts slapped on. How do you feel about

[AsburyPark] Re: Interfaith Neighbors

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
They do not consider the effect of their projects on the visual landscape nor do they have sensitivity to Historic Districts. I have critiqued there designs for having connected garages that project forward of the home and becomes the dominant visual element. That is bad design and violates t

[AsburyPark] Re: 5th ave pavillon

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "charlie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > There's one part of the design for the 5th ave pavillon that i'm > still not clear on. If anyone knows, or Werner if you're out there! > When design recommendations were made for the current rendering, how > come

[AsburyPark] Re: Yes this is Asbury related

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "arhythmick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Didn't he once own the Berkeley Carteret Hotel? > == Close enough .. it was a branch of his 'University' Werner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the

[AsburyPark] Re: Plant Article

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
No Comments? No Disagreement? No Critique? Funny how when I say/write something its different then when someone else says the same thing. Werner --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > http://tinyurl.com/38938c >

[AsburyPark] Re: Plant Article

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
http://tinyurl.com/38938c Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Ya

[AsburyPark] Plant Article

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
Relevant to Asbury Park ...Because of her interest in historic preservation, conservation and the plants of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, Schmidt is partial to native plants. When it comes to choosing plants, seashore conditions make a superb case for going native, as they are already adapted

[AsburyPark] Re: Success and Faulure

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "justifiedright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > So what do you want - "Useless Asburycus" trees like are planted all > over downtown and now around Sunset Lake? > > No thanks. It's a beach town, not the hundred acre woods. > ==

[AsburyPark] Re: Success and Faulure

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Just get our of their way and let them build." > >I understand what you're saying, but be carefull how you word things! > Someone may read that, and misinterprete your feelings totally. You know, the whole w

[AsburyPark] Re: Success and Faulure

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Design is very important to creating greater value through psycology > and visual cues. 'Feeling Good' about a place even though you dont > know exactly why is the result." > >That's true. Design can give off

[AsburyPark] Re: Success and Faulure

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "John C. LiDestri" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I realized after I hit the send key that contruction was probably not > the right term. > > I believe you are correct...marketing, weather, fun and the ocean will > make this succussful. Design elements /

[AsburyPark] Re: Bye Bye Flamingo Hotel

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This morning, demolition crews are on site at the Flamingo Hotel. Does > anybody know why this viable building is being demolished? And why > aren't the horrid bungalows directly across the street being demolished? >

[AsburyPark] Re: Success and Faulure

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "John C. LiDestri" > wrote: > > > > Did they set a time line as to when this is going to get started? Is > > it realistic to think that the majority of this constuction will be > >

[AsburyPark] Re: Super Tuesday

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "rook782" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Werner > > It's going to be tough for them to keep politics off the site. I > think you should probably come back sometime Friday. > > Rook > Hopeless...

[AsburyPark] Success and Faulure

2008-02-05 Thread wernerapnj
Last nights Planning Board hearing was a mixed bag. Of the 3 biggest issues: - Public Restrooms - Right-of-Way encroachments - Architechture The board focused on the restrooms. - The applicant reluctantly agreed to provide accomodation in the 'Pool Club'. They insist that the Green Acres Space

[AsburyPark] Re: Planning Board Meeting - MM, Beachfront

2008-02-04 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > it's already 6 30, not sure if anyone is out there. the meeting is open to the public, correct? > == Thats the whole point of it ... Werner Yahoo! Groups Link

[AsburyPark] Re: "Riffing" on some AP "Historical" Charm

2008-02-04 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "justifiedright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Going to a planning board meeting and testifying against your neighbor > about how he spends his own money is "action?" > Big assumption and clearly ignorance about what a Planning Board meeting is for. (yes you

[AsburyPark] Re: "Riffing" on some AP "Historical" Charm

2008-02-04 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some great bits of Asbury Park-iana...Thanks A Reminder: The Planning Board tonight at 7pm -- Applications: Madison Marquette First, Second, Third, Fifth Avenue Pavilions Site Plan for rehabilitation of Fi

[AsburyPark] Re: What I don't get about MM's redevelopment plans

2008-02-04 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Actually, the design of North Beach picks up elements of the Hotel once > there - The Monterey. > The north side mimics the Monterey. One glaring archtectural mistake = the 'gazebo' on top of the roof is way too small an

[AsburyPark] Re: What I don't get about MM's redevelopment plans

2008-02-04 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I think what's bugging me most is the mishmosh of architecture that > our future seems to be headed towards. > = That's a problem because those in the decision ma

[AsburyPark] Re: What I don't get about MM's redevelopment plans

2008-02-04 Thread wernerapnj
Jack, you are speaking of 'context sensitve design' practices. Unfortunately that requieres thought and careful consideration of ALL the issues. Something that developers, architects, planners, etc have no time for in this day and age. Well, some do - they are usually the most succesful. Some

[AsburyPark] Re: Flamingo Hotel closed

2008-02-04 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The ability to demolish a ratable should be eliminated. > > There should be a phase in taxes on vacant land - or a demo permit > equal to a % of the taxes over a five year period, with a credit given > once a new ratabl

[AsburyPark] Re: Flamingo Hotel closed

2008-02-04 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Werner, > Are you sure they are demolishing it? > If so, what are your thoughts about it? > Personally, I'd like to see it stay and be made into a hip little hotel. > Jack ==

[AsburyPark] Re: Flamingo Hotel closed

2008-02-04 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It looks like the Flamingo Hotel has closed for business this weekend. > Does anybody know what it's fate is? > In recent months, it's been a hotbed of police activity so I for one > am glad to have less of that in my

[AsburyPark] Planning Board Meeting - MM, Beachfront

2008-02-04 Thread wernerapnj
Well, Here's everyones chance to observe or participate in the future of Asbury Park. On the City web site this morning: -- 02/04/08 Planning Board - 7PM Applications: Madison Marquette First, Second, Third, Fifth Avenue Pavilions Site Plan for rehabilitation of First, Third a

[AsburyPark] Re: Its a Lost Cause - Does ANYONE care ??

2008-02-02 Thread wernerapnj
Bottom line - its not an appropriate ADA ramp - An elevator should be installed. Recall that the lack of an elevator was used as justification for razing the building initially. Also I've correct the attributions below. Werner --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "FleurDeLis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[AsburyPark] Re: Its a Lost Cause - Does ANYONE care ??

2008-02-01 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "arcman210" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ... > You know, there were many buildings demolished in the 50s 60s and > 70s, buildings which were built in the early 1900s, that would be > some of our most treasured architectural icons today (i.e. Penn > Station

[AsburyPark] Re: Its a Lost Cause - Does ANYONE care ??

2008-02-01 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "arcman210" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ..To me, elevator is unneccesary. The ramp has them covered in terms of > ADA regulations and ways of getting large items to the second floor. A > complete waste of money and space in my opinion. I'd rather see them > s

[AsburyPark] Re: Its a Lost Cause - Does ANYONE care ??

2008-02-01 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The ex HoJo's on the Asbury Circle has similar styling. I think it's the Crystall Inn now? It was built around the same time that the boaredwalk HoJo was built i think > This has to stop The building at 5th and

[AsburyPark] Re: Its a Lost Cause - Does ANYONE care ??

2008-02-01 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "arcman210" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I agree. Out of everything that was announced, this was by far the > most dissappointing part to me. This pavilion needs to be redone in > the same brick that it used to have before they ruined it by ainting > it. >

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue Parking/Traffic

2008-01-31 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dfsavgny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" wrote: > > > > Whats your point ? > > > > One way traffic is safer. > > The layout of the beachfront re-enf

[AsburyPark] Re: Long Branch Ferry

2008-01-31 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > The most recent buzz about the ferry was the billion-dollar plus development on the area near and... >From 2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/0316/Front_Page/

[AsburyPark] Re: Long Branch Ferry

2008-01-31 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > The most recent buzz about the ferry was the billion-dollar plus development on the area near and I believe including the club in N. Long Branch (Ocean Point? - I think it was a Hilton years ago). In any case the plan includes a pi

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue Parking/Traffic

2008-01-31 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >>> > > It's actually a nice run now - nice tight turn around the empress and > heading north - no lights. > == Whats your point ? How does that relate t

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue Parking/Traffic

2008-01-31 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "justifiedright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" wrote: > > > > So, who's in ?? We get the Circuit back, increase safety... > > Perhaps it was you putting

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue Parking/Traffic

2008-01-31 Thread wernerapnj
OK - Not a single response to this - Trying Again... --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I saw a note about MM perhaps wanting to have diagonal parking on > both sides of Ocean Ave to increase the space numbers. > > Hav

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