A prime piece of Burlington beach front property that has been privately owned for decades will be available for public use starting May 1.

"We're excited. This is property that essentially has been private and inaccessible for a long time," property owner Russ Scully said.

Burlington business owner Russ Scully has had his eye on the 15-acre plot of land where Blodgett Oven sat for years.

"It’s really kind of two distinct projects," said Scully.

Part one, opening May 1 of this year, is the Burlington Surf Club. For either an annual or daily fee, folks can enjoy the beachfront property that will be staffed with lifeguards. Windsurfing and paddle boarding classes will also be available.

"There may be some bumps in the road, but I think we'll be fine," said Lakeside Avenue resident John Caulo.

A meeting was held Thursday night for residents on Lakeside Avenue to voice their concerns about the new project. Parking and the flow of traffic were some of the main issues.

"People have been worried about what was going to happen at that property for a long time and I think the fact that it’s a more minor change than we were anticipating for decades, is bringing some relief to the neighborhood," Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon said.

Part two of the project involves repurposing some of the 150,000-square-foot building into office space. Scully is looking to bring in a large anchor tenant, preferably from the tech industry.

"We can use this site and leverage this site in a way we can attract companies that we wouldn't otherwise be able to get," Scully said.

Blodgett will remain in the space until the end of the year. But that won't stop the Beach Club from opening in May.

"I think they're very interesting, I think it sounds like a really good blend to re-purpose the property," Caulo said.

The design plans for the future space aren't quite finalized, but no major construction is expected to happen on the property.