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jayjay
Citizen
Username: Jayjayp
Post Number: 708
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, July 9, 2006 - 9:58 pm: | 
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I just passed through Church St and noticed that a bunch of old houses had been demolished. Could this be the mysterious Calabrese/Saiyd project? Does anyone know what's going on here? |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 5601
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 12:21 am: |
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Is the 'coming Soon' sign up yet?
BETS might know something. she mentioned in the past she lives on Church Street. |
bets
Supporter
Username: Bets
Post Number: 23526
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 4:46 pm: |
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It's actually Saiyd and Gil Slingerland. Condos or apartments, and they were granted a variance to build more units per acre than is allowed. I forget how many there will be. Very sad for me, as a dear friend lived in one of the houses until 2001; it was great having her & her family right across the street! |
jayjay
Citizen
Username: Jayjayp
Post Number: 710
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 5:38 pm: |
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So, this is more buildings off the tax roles, a special break for someone who has not proven himself as a bona fide developer on his other properties, and another vacant parcel to add to the list until who knows when. Have I got this right? BTW, who is Gil Slingerland? |
fiche
Citizen
Username: Fiche
Post Number: 182
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 6:12 pm: |
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Jay Jay: Although he doesn't develop much in South Orange, Gil Slingerland is an accomplished developer. He was part of Jessica Lane (or whatever that is) off Prospect as well as condos in Maplewood and million dollar homes in Warren. Do not fear that the process will drag on.
Also, he is an attorney is Maplewood who is always highly recommended on MOL when recommendations are sought for a real estate attorney.
Originally the property was only three houses, so the taxes will be increased significantly once all the units are built. Also, the properties have been vacant for quite a whil, so if demolition has occured, it's because work is about to begin. |
MHD
Citizen
Username: Mayhewdrive
Post Number: 4386
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 7:09 pm: |
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Quote:if demolition has occured, it's because work is about to begin
Uh....someone needs to tell that to Beifus!  (it's now been over THREE YEARS since his building was demolished) |
fiche
Citizen
Username: Fiche
Post Number: 183
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 8:40 pm: |
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MHD I was being specific to Gil Slingerland only. |
susan1014
Supporter
Username: Susan1014
Post Number: 1660
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 9:20 pm: |
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Has this one gone through without PILOTs? |
FlyingSpaghettiMonst
Citizen
Username: Noodlyappendage
Post Number: 199
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 9:47 pm: |
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JayJay, no you don't have "this" right, but it is so much fun to assume theworst,even when you know nothing, isn't it? |
Spitz
Supporter
Username: Doublea
Post Number: 1829
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 9:56 pm: |
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No PILOT that I'm aware of. However, even though the BOT changed the height restriction after discussions betwen residents mostly on Ridgewood and the developer, I wasn't aware that anything had gone before the Planning Board yet. Can anybody confirm whether the plan has been approved by the Planning Board? |
Spitz
Supporter
Username: Doublea
Post Number: 1830
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 10:42 pm: |
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I think a plan was approved by the Planning Board. I recall a variance had to be granted for the number of parking spaces. But no PILOT. |
gertie
Citizen
Username: Gertie
Post Number: 5
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 10:50 pm: |
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Why does this development require a parking variance, but not the new market? |
bets
Supporter
Username: Bets
Post Number: 23527
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 11:03 pm: |
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I agree with Fiche's comments about Gil Slingerland and his ability to see a project through. South Orange should take a lesson from him on the proper way to handle a development project. |
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