>David Kortz wrote: >One rainy Saturday afternoon earlier this year, I happened to run into a >protest in the business district around 55th and Lyndale. (Old Boulevard >Theatre area). Apparently, the businesses were voicing their concern >about a proposal to build affordable housing in the area. > >Does anyone know about this proposed project and if it is still planned? >If so, will it affect the existing businesses in that area of town?
I hope this answers David's question. I just finished a short summary of the project for our next newsletter that details the process that worked its way through our neighborhood. This project will not directly affect any business in the area. Paul Lohman, President Lynnhurst Neighborhood Association ============================ The Boulevard Moves Forward an Update Over the past number of months the Lynnhurst neighborhood and Board have been discussing and evaluating a proposed development project called The Boulevard. It is a development planned for the former Norwest Bank building site at 53rd street and Lyndale and is comprised of housing on the upper floors and new commercial space on the ground level. After numerous neighborhood meetings and after gathering as much information as possible the Lynnhurst Neighborhood Association (LYNAS) Board considered the issue at its October 11th meeting. The Board voted to send a letter to the City of Minneapolis Planning Department "not opposing" the Boulevard development. The issue then went to the City Planning Commission and was discussed in a public forum on November 5th. The Planning Commission voted unanimously in favor of the project commending it as a "good model" for this type of development. The Planning Commission's decision was appealed to the Zoning and Planning sub-committee of the City Council who discussed the project at their meeting on November 27th. Public comment was heard from a number of residents and business owners. The Zoning sub-committee then unanimously passed the project as well (i.e.: the appeal was denied.) . The Minneapolis City Council finally had the project on its December 14th meeting agenda. No public comment was taken at this meeting and the proposed development plan was passed by unanimous consent. If you have questions or concerns about this development project or any other issue in the Lynnhurst neighborhood please do not hesitate to call the message line (823-5190) or contact any member of the LYNAS Board _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
