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 Spaces should be used for toilets.
Ramps and stairs on public easements came in second. - They refuse to
confine stairs/ramps within their property lines. One board member
rightfully observed that 'it would cut into their square footage'. So
public sidewalks are being made smaller again.
Architecture was hardly thought about. - The recommendations of the
TRC were rediculous, one pavilion is going to gave a mix of awning
styles. Imagine your home with wavey, round and straight awnings all
at the same time. - I did have a success with the 3rd Ave Pav however
it is considered 'temporary'. So the perminant building get bad
architecture and the temporary one gets good architecture - go figure.
The Pool Club gets a wall of bamboo and murals......
Regarding the 5th Ave Pav - Its a loss, in spite of my testimony that
their proposal violates the Plan it is getting re-modeled. - The
Historical Society was of no help - The President left the meeting
before the issue ever came up. There was no answer to my question
of 'Why are they not restoring it'. Public comment was weak.
Parking lots are also to be created on vacant lots. - The biggest
issue is lighting. High intensity Metal-Halide figtures pointed at 45
degrees. Blinding, intrusive, industrial park lighting.
If all involved really wanted the best for Asbury Park I would not
have to attend these meetings and comment on issues such as those. A
good planner/developer/architect takes care of them BEFORE getting to
the approval phase.
Asbury Park is lost at sea....
Werner
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