[RP TownTalk] Patriot Group "Condominiums"

[Roland Walker]

Hi Lou!

"Referendum" has a very specific legal meaning in this case.  I'm sure
that after a little research, Rob would be willing to amend his
comments.  I just don't want people to form a plan of action based on
a referendum, only to find out too late that this isn't legally
possible.

I haven't met a single person, on the council or off, who supports the
current proposal at five stories.  However, that proposal is just the
starting point for negotiations.  The developers want as many units as
they can get, and they will continue to push very hard in these
negotiations.  That doesn't mean we can't win.  I think we can get a
good deal.

Most people in town do support redevelopment on those properties --
they just want development which is compliant with the zoning.

The number of people who completely oppose the project in any form,
who have also come to any one of the many MUTC meetings, is
approximately five.

R

On 6/9/06, Lou King <lking at knob.com> wrote:
>
>
> Roland Walker wrote:
>
> > [rob oppenheim writes]
> >
> >> Again, I will vote no to 5-story buildings. I hope that the council
> >> will turn this down. But if it passes, I expect to see it challenged
> >> by a referendum.
> >
> >
> > I'm afraid you misunderstand the charter.  A referendum would not be
> > legally possible.  Article 2, section 211 provides for challenging a
> > town *ordinance*.  The upcoming vote will not concern an ordinance.
> >
>
> Not to get in a Dictionary throwing contest, but I think I understood
> what Rob was saying.  If I may be so bold as to paraphrase what I heard
> Rob say:
>
> "I hope that the council will turn this down. But if it passes, I expect
> to see..." the voters of Riverdale Park
> 1) call to task those members of the council that have not voted in a
> way as to reflect the apparent wishes of the residences (as voiced
> during M-UTC meetings) and the intent of the mandatory requirements of
> the M-UTC developed over several years and City administrations.
> and
> 2)  other actions be they recall, referendum, voter initiative, actions
> with the county zoning board or what ever so that 5-story buildings are
> not placed in the middle of the town historic core.
>
> JMHO
>
>
>
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