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by Bob Shite*

former Congressman Charles Sandman appearea before the Lower Tc

Planning Board letst Thursday to present a conceptual plan "to build condominiums oh

his property at Two Mile.

The proposedldevelopment, as drawn up by architect\Louis DiGregorio of Wildwood, calls* fbr 16 apartment units connected to the existing Two Mile Inn. The structure wdlild rise some 59 ft. — five stories. Each condominiur.i^owner would have his oWn 40 ft, boat dock on Lower

Thorofare.

UNDER THE EXISTING township zoning ordinance, this area is zoned for Marine development—residential units are not permitted. The development proposed would require either a use variance or a township zoning change. Explaining their proposal, Mr. DiGregorio told the board this kind of housing situation is desired because "people that own boats are looking for homes near their boats." He noted that the Marine Development zoning restrictions drastically limit the options available for developing the property and that the proposed condominiums are one of the few possible alternatives, r "IT WOULb SURELY enchance.the area,” Mr. Sandman opined. But planning board members had mixed emotions about the proposal. According to On-Street Parking , (From Page i) f . rates in the private sector and lack of the municipal ear have impeded new motel construction and improvements. He specifically mentiw^ed the granting of variances for parking and unit size in the historic district 4R^ examples of alleged preferential treatment. MIKE BBLANRN, proprietor of the* Golden Eagle lodge and inn echoed Andy’s \ contentions, indicating further that motel people are somewhat akin to second class citizens because they lack representation on municipal bodies. Two of the three city councilmen (they mayor was absen* at the time) indicated that Mr. Balensen would be recommended fer appointment to an existing vacancy oh tne Planning Board, The motel proprietor indicated he would

accept.

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vice.chairman Robert Imlter, the marine zone was designated for this area because of the desire to preserve sorhe of the township's remaining marinas. "We desired to keep marinas so they don’t disappear, ‘ he said. "It's happening all along the coast. The small average boat . owner has no place to dock "his boat anymore." CONTINUED IMLER: "I personally couldn’t: go along WITh this. Maybe we need sometrooglike thlsi but nothing with this height andhntermingling with the other commercial uses. If this takes place it will . set a precedent of changing the marine area." • *- Chairman Lionel Eatroff agreed, noting there are probably others in 4he marine area that wfculd like to do something

similar.

BOARD MEMBER Peg Spencer pointed to the fact that once h residential area is established in a marine zone, new needs are subsequently created in'thearea. "The needs of a residential district are different than those of a marine area," she said. Township building inspector Obie Fowler agreed with Mr. Sandman's proposal in that he would rather see this kind of development at Two Mile than hotel construction. "I have mixed emotions," he said. “I look at this area as unique." BOARD MEMBER. Richard Shaw echoed Mr. Fowler’s comment. "In that area, I like this kind of proposal, he said, adding that "In other boating areas, I don’t." ^ Defending, hift proposal, Mr. Sandman descried it gs "unique." "I don't know anyone Who has anything like it,” he said. "To build one of these you have to have a 40 ft. dock. Who would compete? No one.” He continued: "I can build a hotel 500 ft. long because it’s permitted within the ordinance," adding that no one could say such a development would be more suitable for the area than what he is pro-

posing.

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ed Marine Development, a designation that allows motels and holes but prohibits construction of residential units. Mr. Sandman has told the Lower Township Planning Board and Township Committee that his project would generate some $3 million in ratables.

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curbside pickup or a central drop off point established in the community. Other ques-

tions to be decided include: What kinds of • equipment will be needed; should the KaOC Sentencing municipality contract for collection or pro- y * ”

vide its own vehicles and manpower; what ,

days of the week will collections occur (if j SALEM — More than a year after he f nirhciHe i what modifications to existing was arrested and charges with racing

curbside); what modifications to existing

ordinances will be necessary...?

ACCORDING TO DEMEO, the meetings with municipal leaders will begin within the next two or tAe weeks. Municipalities involved in the pilm recycling program include Avalon. Lower Township, Middle Township, North Wildwood, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor, West Cape

May and Wildwood.

Reiterated DeMeo: While the MUA will provide technical assistance, it will be up to the municipality to implement the type of recytfling program it decides on.

was arrested arid charges with raping

and sodominlinga 19-year-old waitress at.

knifepoint in Wildwood, Armindo Santiago of Puerto Rico was sentenced to 15 years in prison last Wednesday in

Superior Court here.

The 29-year-old man, who has been in jail since the night of the attack a year ago July 30, was found guilty during a jury trial. A second man involved in the crime was never apprehended. The rape occurred in a vacant lot on E. Taylor Ave. as the young woman was returning to her apartment from work.

Music, Crabs

OCEAN CITY - A Baby Parade, a beauty pageant for Hermit Crabs, a Boardwalk Art Show and a drum and bugle corps competition are among special events set here in August. ON AUG. 19. the city presents its annual "Triple Header" a sand sculpting . contest which begins 9 a.m. at the 10th St. Reach and the unique Miss Crustacean Contest, a beauty contest for Hermit Crabs, scheduled for 1 p.m. at the 11th St. Beach. Here a bevy of crabby lovelies vie for the coveted "Cucumber Rind Cup,” symbol of Crustacean comeliness. The newly crowned Miss

Crustacean then stands by to witness the annual Hermit Crab Races which normally Jeature over 150 of the faBfet creepers in captivity. On Aug. 27, the’city will present its "Second Annual Miscellaneous Sun Tanning Tournament,” an event designed for tanners and non-tanners alike. Hie event begins 1 p.m, at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace and is free. The Pitman Hobo Band returns to the Pier for its second engagement of the season, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21. On Saturday, Aug. 22, the Miss Ocean City

Pageant is scheduled to take over the Pier at 8 p.m. CITY LIFEGUARDS hold their annual Ball at the Pier, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. The next evening, LuLu Temple Concert Band plays at the Pier, 8 p.m. The Ocean City "Pops Orchestra" under the direction of Frank Ruggieri continues its nightly concerts (Sunday through Wednesday) at the Pier In August. The William Sackett Society Orchestra, a big band, plays &-11 p.m. every Thursday at the Pier for dancing and listening.