New Convenience Store

[Dan B]

Thanks Jason. I can certainly live with this.

Did you talk to him at all about interacting more with Main, than with 4th? He told us he has permission to use the lot next door, which has Main st frontage.

[jason_contentdg]

We have, he said we would come off of main street with an entry if need be.  The only reason why I'm worried about that is, if the lot on main gets developed, what happens to that entry.  For the main entry to work with his layout, it would have to take up quite a bit of that lot, coming into the existing curb cut, head south along main and then west along 4th street.

[thelakelander]

Have you shared this with SPAR or Don Downing?  I think it would be a good idea, heading into the hearing.

[Dan B]

Also, can someone post the people we need to email to share our feelings, for or against, on the issue? As the meeting is in the middle of the day, it will be hard to make it.

[jason_contentdg]

Have you shared this with SPAR or Don Downing?  I think it would be a good idea, heading into the hearing.

We have not, we're busy preparing the images.  Do you think we could just email him something?

[thelakelander]

I think that would be fine.

[Sigma]

Jason,

Thanks very much.  I can go along with this design.  As an adjacent property owner, I'd like to see a little more of a green buffer along the fence in the back.  Do you think this could be arranged?  Excellent design with the existing structure!

[jason_contentdg]

Lake - I'll send something over.

Sigma - the landscape buffer is actually on the other side of the fence, on the residential side.  Then you have 35' to the alley way.  You'll be able to see this better in some of the other images, hopefully.

[Sigma]

Awesome Jason - thanks. 

[fsu813]

green buffer = good

[nvrenuf]

Jason,

Thanks very much.  I can go along with this design.  As an adjacent property owner, I'd like to see a little more of a green buffer along the fence in the back.  Do you think this could be arranged?  Excellent design with the existing structure!

Sigma, as an adjacent property owner I believe your support would go a long way if heard by the right people. Are you able to attend the hearing tomorrow or send a letter of support?

[Sigma]

I plan to attend and support the project.

[ChriswUfGator]

I plan to attend and support the project.

So you've got the guy who owns the place next door supporting the project. Why exactly is SPAR against this again?

[Jth]

The Planning Department is recommending denial of the exception. Additionally, the planning report has a copy of a letter from Joel McEachin where he states that he likely would not grant a COA for the project either. The Planning Department used Paul Davis (who I believe is the most senior non manager) to write the staff report. So it appears that this was a high priority exception for them.

The Planning Department's staff report is by no means the final say in the matter, though it will be taken into account by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jones and those who support him will still have an opportunity to present their case tomorrow at the hearing. It will be at 1 in the city council chambers of City Hall. Below is a copy of the staff report.

http://www.coj.net/NR/rdonlyres/eg5gprmy6sghqquvdiwpgpcegcqz4z2yjo23o2fcudbs5gc5iqkcluws6e76vwfjewehvc4td47b2bo5mxmalsbs3zc/E-09-54++24+West+4th+Staff+Report.pdf

[Jth]

your  point being?

That is after all why they have these public input hearings.  You people at SPAR sure do your work all the time.  If the poisonous letter that Louise sent to Dr. Gaffney's office yesterday on the subject is any indication, you must feel that maybe SPAR isnt going to get its way after all.

Out of respect for Lisa Neary cant you people even stop the vicious undermining for just one day and let these forums reflect on something more significant to springfield---Namely the life of a person who actually made a difference to the district?

Just trying to put the planning report out there for those who are interested in the topic. There are 31 pages of discussion on this proposed use, so its pretty clear that there are many interested in seeing the planning report before tomorrow's meeting. Anyone who plans on attending the meeting tomorrow should read the report prior to the meeting in order to frame their argument. No need to attack me for promoting democracy.

I have nothing to do with this and can see both sides of the argument, so don't jump to the conclusion that I have any stake in this.