You hold the developer to the original terms of his current contract with MCDA/CPED and the Deed that he signed stating he would build in accordance with the original plan he submitted and the South Whittier Redevelopment plan. I have seen both documents. They definitely exist and they are very specific. And yes, the deed was signed by Scott Benson and Don Samuels.
The fact that some councilmembers chose tidbits from the contract to make their points during the discussion while ignoring the other requirements that were present in the same document makes the documents germane to the discussion and the final decision. You can't pick and choose. Either the entire document is valid and its terms applicable or it isn't. It is my understanding that a rezoning of this nature cannot happen from a negative action (i.e. a veto) so at some point it will need to be voted on again somewhere in the process. Not sure where or how yet. Now that the Planning Staff, Planning Commission and Zoning and Planning Committee have copies of the contract and deed and a notebook full of other documents they can reconsider this application for zoning change with all the facts present. Both the contract and the deed allow for the sale to be rescinded through non performance in the contract. The city has an out if they choose to take it. The big question is......will they have the courage to do the right thing and enforce the terms of their own contract and deed and support the work of the neighborhood? You satisfy the goal of higher density housing on transit corridors by encouraging the developer to build the housing on the property that he currently owns North of the Greenway that is adjacent to the site of his industrial development. Both the South Whittier Redevelopment plan and the Midtown Greenway vision support housing development at this site. If he doesn't want to do that, you hand him back his $126,000 and go out for bids to a developer who wants to do an industrial project there. Barb Lickness Whittier ===== "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
