New Convenience Store

[thelakelander]

Springfield Girl, there were actually 19 in attendence.  Other than two people, all either live in, work or operate a business/investment property in the historic district.  I have the sign in sheet.  Out of those two, one girl wanted to open a business related with kids but claimed she was rejected by community representation and decided to take her thing somewhere else. The other lady was with Fresh Ministries on the Eastside (literally across the tracks).  She sensed the same "gulf" in communication and vision that I have described on these threads over the last few days.  She encouraged more dialogue.  Many had a fear that the area could develop a negative reputation in the eyes of the commercial sector if Springfield remains a difficult place to open a business due to continued outright "community opposition" before dialogue has taken place.

I mentioned it earlier, but you don't have to live in the community to be a part of the community.  The district isn't gated or surrounded by water on all four sides.  Those people operating businesses and paying property taxes down there contribute just as much to the livability of the community as the residents do. 

Nevertheless, while the majority was in favor of having a well maintained car wash over blighted abandonment,  I think everyone agreed that more dialogue was needed before drawing a line in the sand.  Even SPAR's lone representative who was put in a very tough spot when he had to explain the group's position seemed to agree that more conversation would not hurt. 

I believe everyone wants to see a vibrant commercial district, we just may not agree on how to get there.  However, it would be benefical to the community if common ground can be found that allows us to rid ourselves of another abandoned blighted property.

Now I have a couple of questions.  

1. How large is SPAR's actual membership and what is the actual population within the historic district?  

2. Why is a car wash viewed as a negative?

3. Can a common ground be found that helps Mr. Jones gain approval, if his plan is modified to address the original concerns for denial?

4. What did Mr. Jones do to be put in a bad light?  He did show last night that he appears to be willing to work with the community.  Can the relationship be repaired?  

[Johnny]

lake, will the sign in sheet double as a petition?


j/k

[thelakelander]

LOL. No, reason to trick people into supporting a cause.  Either you're for it, against it or don't really care.  Plus, there is already a petition out there.

[thelakelander]

jason_contentdg would know.  At this point, I don't think a new date has been scheduled.

[02roadking]

SPAR weekly e-mail: 
For anyone wishing to attend the Planning Commission Hearing related to the proposed Car Wash at the site of 4th and Main Streets, a reminder that the hearing is scheduled for Thursday, December 10th at 1:00 PM at the City Council Chambers.

[thelakelander]

I highly believe that the SPAR weekly e-mail is incorrect.

[jason_contentdg]

At the time of that email it was probably correct.  As of right now, Silas has deferred and will submit for the January meeting.

[Sportmotor]

36 pages about a new convenience store? 

[Sportmotor]

haunted evil convenience store?

[Sportmotor]

so its backwoods virgina conveience store? lol awsome

but really 36 pages? thats crazy
can I get the cliff notes on all the postings?

[Sportmotor]

prominent business usually chases OFF crack dealers with an influx of people and police presence.
and does that lockeroom have a hot tub?

and I'm not a communist, Id say I'm more of the future leader of the 4th Reich   fook dem commy basties

[fsu813]

Stephen thinks most issues in Springfield have to with race, you'll find. He's interesting in that way.

The short of it is that a car wash on 4th street, next to residences, isn't something that everyone wants. For various reasons, and others would welcome it for various reasons.

[Sportmotor]

if its not a zoning issue then the guy can build if he would like

[Sportmotor]

I bet FLDrifter cant even drift a car. That is an insult to a former racer(me)

Unless his name means he is a hobo.
In which case HI HOBO! ^_^

[Sportmotor]

do you imply I should not post here? I do have a roof over my head thanks to people more forgiving.

Im just trolling a troll :3
HEY wanna make $5?