Thanks Barry. It's forwarded. I appreciate your responses and attention to this issue. Glenn
----- Original Message ----- From: Barry Grossbach To: 'Glenn' ; 'Halligan, Edward T.' ; 'Brett Feldman' ; 'Bob and Nancy Behr' ; 'Eli Massar' ; 'Janet Finin' ; 'John Barrett' ; 'Keally McBride' ; 'Richard King' ; 'Steve Wagner' Cc: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 1:17 PM Subject: RE: Zoning committee announcement Glenn, The meeting on the 13th is a meeting of the Spruce Hill Zoning Committee. The procedure that will be followed is the same that we follow for all zoning committee meetings where proposals are presented. The applicant (s) will be given the floor to present the proposal. Committee members will have an opportunity to ask questions and offer comments. Those guests who have questions about the proposal or comments to offer about it will be given an opportunity to do so. All that we ask is that comments and questions are directed to the proposal in question, for that is what the zoning committee has to consider in its deliberations. Anyone who has a question or comment about the project will have an opportunity to express it. We do not have a time limit for meetings. We adjourn meetings once it becomes clear that everything that can be said has been said. That generally is the point at which everyone succumbs to physical exhaustion This process will be made clear to all in attendance at the beginning of the meeting. Sincerely, Barry Grossbach -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Glenn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 12:34 PM To: Barry Grossbach; 'Halligan, Edward T.'; Brett Feldman; Bob and Nancy Behr; Eli Massar; Janet Finin; John Barrett; Keally McBride; Richard King; Steve Wagner Cc: [email protected] Subject: Zoning committee announcement Barry and zoning committee, Thanks again for changing the meeting location to accommodate the many neighbors we might expect to be interested in this hotel proposal. I am copying this message to the public listserv to keep our neighbors informed. An important issue remains, which your announcement didn't address. Let me remind you of the 3rd BID presentation at 42nd and Baltimore by UCD to make the point. UCD announced that given a large expected turnout for its 3rd BID presentation, they would follow a specific protocol for the audience members wishing to speak. Well, UCD was exposed using this "sign-up list" as a cloak while actually attempting to fill the program with BID supporters only. Then, the facilitator attempted to run out the allotted time. Community members exposed the trick and we all laughed and booed the pathetic attempt by UCD and Penn Real Estate. Again, I wish to implore the SHCA zoning committee to eliminate a similar possibility. If a fair process to allow neighbors to speak is not put in place, it will reflect badly on SHCA and the zoning committee. Please disclose, in advance, the protocol to guarantee that ALL community members in attendance will be allowed to speak. In my opinion, this is a very important announcement to make to this community. I will post your response to the public listserv for you and I suggest that you print the protocol in the local UC Review in the Feb 13 edition, which will be your last opportunity to reach the community. Thank you for your attention to this additional matter. Sincerely, Glenn Moyer Spruce Hill citizen since 1979 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.20/1260 - Release Date: 2/5/2008 9:44 AM
