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I imagine the HPNA will share their data, but at this point they still want to hear more from residents.
People are also free to weigh in personally by attending public meetings and writing to JC.
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Getting back to the initial purpose of this thread, please take the Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association's survey regarding the proposed redevelopment plan for Roberto Clemente Park, which includes 30 and 40 story buildings that would likely displace the main fire station on Marin and cast long shadows on the historic district and park, without promising sorely needed greenspace and public amenities:
http://hpnajc.org/News/4548492 And while some commenters here are in favor of reopening 7th Street to Marin Blvd, I'm strongly opposed, as this would drive significant Tunnel traffic from other areas through a quiet part of downtown without any benefit to our local community.
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Hondo202 - How has it worked out?
Does anyone have personal experience to share from getting their stoop redone a couple of years ago and can share how well it has held up across a few winter / thaw / summer seasons? Thanks!
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This article has some pointers as well, particularly regarding that different people men different things when they say "a new window" and that this can explain some of the price difference - brick to brick replacement (i.e. all visible exterior trim around window) or just sash kits...
http://www.nytimes.com/1997/09/04/gar ... -what-s-a-new-window.html This may not be applicable: but one thing I wish I had considered when replacing the windows was to order factory installed child locks - doesn't add that much to the cost. The generic aftermarket ones just don't look as nice.
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Abandoning the zoning rules and handing out variances changes the return on investment calculations for developers.
It will lead to more historic and older buildings being demolished and the character of the neighborhood will be permanently altered. For example, if there is a three story building in place on a lot and the zoning allows a developer to build 8 stories or more, of course the developer will tear down the existing buildings when they can, knowing that they can get at least twice the number of units and twice the amount of revenue in a new building (often more as the lot coverage will increase)? It makes business sense, and to think anything else would be na?ve. To my knowledge there is nothing stopping a developer to tear down buildings in the village or even along any section of Newark Avenue ? there are no historic districts there (http://www.cityofjerseycity.com/historicpreservationcommission and what is called the HDSID is a (semi?) voluntary organization that does not really protect structures). I really hope I am wrong, please point out the specific rules (e.g. municipal code) if I am. I have not found anything that suggests otherwise. Case in point is that two historic buildings close to Newark have been demolished in the last month or so. This one on 320 First Street, on the back of a lot facing Newark Ave was demolished in the last couple of weeks (in addition to a few other older buildings on the lot). It is seen top left in this image:  Here recently on google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/bij2K An old townhouse on 328 Barrow was recently demolished. Until recently it was the home of Cintron Barber. The side of the building can be seen at far left in this 100+ years old photo. (The right of the photo shows the elevated rail road tracks that used to go down Railroad Avenue, nowadays called Columbus.) With a facade renovation at $10k it would really have been a great part of the street scape.  Here on google maps recently: https://goo.gl/maps/AuE72 The zoning rules serve to maintain the overall character of a neighborhood. And specifically the height rules reduce the incentive to tear down existing structures - most of these are older/historic in the village. Changing the zoning rules is something that the whole community should be concerned about to safeguard thoughtful development that enhances rather than demolishes the village. Quote:
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A 17 story building would really be out of place. There is nothing even close to that tall around it. It would be seen from all, and cast shadows on, the 3-5 story historic buildings and street surrounding it. In all directions.
For a sense of what the street scape could look like when a 17 story building is added next to lower historic buildings, I strolled down Wayne St to between Grove and Marin, next to 95 Columbus. 95 Columbus is particularly poorly integrated with surrounding area with only garages at street level on Wayne, but it gives a sense of what a 17 story building and 4 level garage can do to the street scape. A 7 story building - that the current plan allows for - would also be taller than all surrounding buildings on Columbus, Wayne and Barrow, but not completely out of place. And should still provide the developer plenty of money. If the developer can't make money out of that lot with a 7 story building they are in the wrong business. I know you have a vocal group of "followers" on this board, and I miss the food trucks, but thanks Aaron for highlighting this variance application.
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Butcher there was very nice; have gotten a great steak, and some ground beef and pork so far. Noticed the new fish display tonight, had great looking scallops.
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From reading the articles I am not quite sure either, but would like to understand. Am also not familiar with how clean-up works - so insert speculation alert here. But one argument that I could see them put forward is if the the way the clean-up has been conducted somehow prevents future development and it is explicitly stated in the agreement that the purpose is to prepare for future development. For example if rather than removing all contaminated soil, PPG is installing a barrier to encapsulate the contaminated soil, and this barrier is installed at a too shallow depth to allow the subsequent installation of streets, sewer, etc. Again speculation - does anyone know the facts?
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As you say 111 First Street is not part of the plan. Not meaning to be picky, but I actually think that the behemoth in the link is on 110 First St (which was also the site of a historic warehouse). I believe 111 First St. is the site of the Lorillard Tobacco Warehouse that was knocked down 8 or so years ago, to make place for - drum roll - the dirt mound. http://www.njcu.edu/programs/jchistor ... ges/Lorillard_Tobacco.htm
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Kraverie wings
Blue Lotus Pizza Rustique pizza & meatballs Nicole's Koro Koro Pecoraro Choc o pain Cocoa bakery Cookies & Crepes
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Understand your initial question as it has happened to me - car being towed when "no-parking" signs being put up after car was parked. But in this case I believe the signs were up since last Friday. It's a hassle and pain, and costs a lot of money. Sorry.
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Thanks, I had looked but not hard enough... Looked again and found the numbers in the budgets here: http://www.cityofjerseycity.com/officialdocuments/ If anyone is interested, on top of the surplus money that is now probably going to be paid to the city, JCMUA already pays the city $13 million per year. This is surplus from JCMUA operations - i.e. the difference between what we pay in water bills compared to the cost of providing the water and sewer service. One would have thought that some of that money could go into improving the crumbling combined sewer/overflow system and/or water supply.
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Does anyone know where to find the actual figures of how much JCMUA pays the city each year in franchise fees?
The surplus that is now going to be paid to the city is on top of the fees that are already paid every year.
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Yes, survivors from the past. Interesting photo of the area here: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/fsa.8a10971/ Those buildings are out of view though, slightly out of frame on left. A good landmark to get oriented by is the clock tower to the left in the old photo that is still standing today. The rest of the old buildings are history...
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The site where the Metropolis buildings are now standing used to be the heart of downtown JC - the City Hall was located there in the 19th century.
This is a then and now photo showing a short part of the stretch of Newark that used to continue through the Metropolis towers site: http://www.jerseycitythenandnow.com/2 ... derson-st-marin-blvd.html And this photo shows the site, towards Columbus (aka Railroad Ave) after all old buildings had been razed and before anything had been built - an amazing photo: https://flic.kr/p/ivddtC The lower industrial buildings just behind the elevated railroad in center of photo were Henderson Yards, with repair buildings for Path trains. That's now the location of 50 Columbus. A different era...
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Any word on the restaurant that was supposed to open in the old dry cleaners on Erie & Pavonia? They had done so much work initially but it's totally stalled.
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Yes. But was indoors and thought the source was much closer...
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What about the sizable lot next to Choc-o-Pain on Jersey Ave?
They're pile-driving, anyone know what for? (Aside from the Whole Foods/Trader Joe's...)
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Curious to know where anyone with a historic house - especially with a flat roof - gets insurance, and what the going rates are.
Ours is through Chubb, but the policy price has more than doubled over the past 2 years, though we haven't made any claims. Am ready to switch but options are limited for flat roofs. Thanks!
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Recently I have seen a number of repointing / cornice renovation projects that are done by a company called Jetco.
Has anyone experience from working with them? Do they do quality work? How are their prices?
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You can contact the building department and ask for permits pulled and inspections done - there should be both for the oil tank.
Useful to do before closing on a property too - a leaking oil tank can be a huge liability when it comes to clean-up (including of neighboring properties).
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Has anyone experienced having to reinforce the floor in any way to support the weight when replacing formica with stone / quartz countertops in an older row house?
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I thought I would feel bad for going somewhere other than Torico's for ice cream, but had Cherry Picked's flavor with chocolate pretzels in it. Can't remember the name, but it was delicious!
Quickly overcame any guilt and will be back to try other flavors too...
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Has anyone else had problems with getting pot holes in public streets repaired recently?
My neighbor and I independently and unbeknown to each other reported several portholes on our street mid-May and they have still not been fixed - almost 2 months later. We raised the requests on JC web site and have been in touch with RRC via email - still no fix. Anyone else with similar experience? Anyone that have had pot holes repaired quickly recently?
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That's the one. We used Capital and are very happy. Our roof was substantially cheaper per sq ft than the quote you got even though it was a 'tear off' (all old layers removed) but it did not involve replacing roofing deck (ply wood) / beams. Price depends in the roofing material and guarantee though. Some roofs have 10 year warranty and others 25 years, so ensure to compare apples to apples. Two tips: a) have the roof painted with silver roofing color when you put down the roof to increase comfort and reduce A/C cost. Under circumstances a cheap add-on. b) in the quote, specify the cost per sq ft should they need to replace any part of the underlying roofing deck That way you both know the parameters / cost for any additional work.
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