To: Town of Clinton Board of Adjustment and Planning Board
Keep Cars off the Terrace
Victory! The creator of this petition declared the campaign a success. You can still sign the petition to show support.
Protect and enhance the charm of Clinton by supporting the Hunterdon Art Museum in its bid to secure a variance to keep the beautiful new River View Terrace car-free.
Why is this important?
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is this issue important?
The Hunterdon Art Museum Terrace was reopened on November 29th, after a long and costly renovation. This beautiful spot is a perfect setting for public and private events. Keeping the Terrace car-free will protect and enhance the charm of Clinton and ultimately draw more visitors who will shop, dine and enjoy our community.
2. Who owns the Terrace?
The Terrace is owned by the Hunterdon Art Museum and located in downtown Clinton along the South Branch of the Raritan River.
3. Is the Terrace open to the public?
The Art Museum allows free public access to the site except when the Museum is using it for private events.
4. Why is parking being considered?
Parking and easy access to downtown Clinton are important issues. Prior to the recent expansion, parking was permitted on part of this site. Current approved plans call for 8 parking spaces to be constructed. When the Terrace was completed, Museum Trustees and others recognized the beauty of the Terrace and applied to the Clinton Planning Board for a variance to keep the Terrace car-free.
5. Could the Terrace still be used if parking was allowed?
It could, but the space available for public use would be reduced greatly. The area where cars would park would be directly behind the best site to view the Red Mill and dam. Parking on the Terrace would create safety issues, and limit the type and scope of events that could be organized. While everyone wants more parking, the advantages of keeping the Terrace car-free far outweigh the economic benefits of 8 additional parking spots.
6. What type of public events could be held on the Terrace?
We envision everything from impromptu concerts and performances to outdoor yoga classes, drum circles and story-telling sessions. The Terrace is also the perfect spot for young and old to sit by the river on a lazy summer afternoon and enjoy all that Clinton has to offer.
7. Who started this petition?
The petition was started by Town of Clinton residents, not by staff and Trustees of the Hunterdon Art Museum.
8. When will the decision be made?
Petitions will be presented to the Town of Clinton Council, Planning Board and Board of Adjustment on December 16th. We hope a decision will be made that night. Please consider attending and showing your support. The meeting begins at 7:00pm at the Town of Clinton Municipal Building, 43 Lehigh Street, Clinton, NJ.
9. Where can I find pictures of the Terrace?
Search for Charming Clinton on Facebook to see pictures and continue the discussion. The Hunterdon Art Museum may also post pictures of the Terrace on their web site.
1. Why is this issue important?
The Hunterdon Art Museum Terrace was reopened on November 29th, after a long and costly renovation. This beautiful spot is a perfect setting for public and private events. Keeping the Terrace car-free will protect and enhance the charm of Clinton and ultimately draw more visitors who will shop, dine and enjoy our community.
2. Who owns the Terrace?
The Terrace is owned by the Hunterdon Art Museum and located in downtown Clinton along the South Branch of the Raritan River.
3. Is the Terrace open to the public?
The Art Museum allows free public access to the site except when the Museum is using it for private events.
4. Why is parking being considered?
Parking and easy access to downtown Clinton are important issues. Prior to the recent expansion, parking was permitted on part of this site. Current approved plans call for 8 parking spaces to be constructed. When the Terrace was completed, Museum Trustees and others recognized the beauty of the Terrace and applied to the Clinton Planning Board for a variance to keep the Terrace car-free.
5. Could the Terrace still be used if parking was allowed?
It could, but the space available for public use would be reduced greatly. The area where cars would park would be directly behind the best site to view the Red Mill and dam. Parking on the Terrace would create safety issues, and limit the type and scope of events that could be organized. While everyone wants more parking, the advantages of keeping the Terrace car-free far outweigh the economic benefits of 8 additional parking spots.
6. What type of public events could be held on the Terrace?
We envision everything from impromptu concerts and performances to outdoor yoga classes, drum circles and story-telling sessions. The Terrace is also the perfect spot for young and old to sit by the river on a lazy summer afternoon and enjoy all that Clinton has to offer.
7. Who started this petition?
The petition was started by Town of Clinton residents, not by staff and Trustees of the Hunterdon Art Museum.
8. When will the decision be made?
Petitions will be presented to the Town of Clinton Council, Planning Board and Board of Adjustment on December 16th. We hope a decision will be made that night. Please consider attending and showing your support. The meeting begins at 7:00pm at the Town of Clinton Municipal Building, 43 Lehigh Street, Clinton, NJ.
9. Where can I find pictures of the Terrace?
Search for Charming Clinton on Facebook to see pictures and continue the discussion. The Hunterdon Art Museum may also post pictures of the Terrace on their web site.