[RP TownTalk] Wachovia project approved by Planning Board

[Lou King]

Roland thanks for the update.

Does this mean that there is a possibility that the central part of RP 
has a chance of increasing it's tax base for the first time sense I've 
been in town (1995)!

On careful reading I see there are still several ways for the prime 
corner of E/W Hwy and Rt 1 can remain fallow.

Yes, historic preservation and prospective are nice.  I am sitting in an 
old mining town (1880's) that has found a way to combine old Victorian 
charm, t-shirts, jeeps and a strong historical society to take a mining 
town that could have died when the last mine close in the 1960's an 
turned it into a community that is actually showing some growth.  
Everyone hates the McManors, but this county has some of the best gravel 
roads and jeep trails in the state.  The nice thing is the people that 
built the $1,000,000 "cabins" only come for two weeks, stick to them 
selves and pay their taxes.

I know, I know 'the good is the enemy of the best' but some times 
holding out for the perfect is the friend of never.

I must go referee the hummingbird fights.

Lou

Roland Walker wrote:
> This morning the Planning Board approved the Wachovia project at E/W
> Hwy and Rt 1.  The approval was subject to the project being changed
> to meet every condition in the Park and Planning staff report.
>
> These changes come down to the requirement that the project have no
> more than three drive-through lanes.  The Planning Board was very
> specific in requiring that the canopy structure cover no more than
> three lanes.
>
> John Tabori, Mayor of University Park, was in attendance and
> reiterated University Park's opposition to the project, seeking
> additional traffic study prior to approval.
>
> I also spoke in opposition, and read a letter opposing the project
> authored by Sarah Wayland and joined by twelve other residents of
> Riverdale Park.
>
> The town of Riverdale Park was represented by our code enforcement
> officer, who read the recent resolution of the town council.
>
> There are still a few hoops to jump through.  For instance, The
> developer's client (Wachovia) presumably still has to agree to the
> three drive-through limit.  There may be some minor issues outstanding
> with regard to covenants.  The developer has to satisfy his deal with
> the church currently operating on the property.
>
> So there are some ways that the deal could fall apart, which, while
> very unlikely, are not entirely implausible given Caputo's amateurish
> record over the last six years.
>
> But the approval process is done.
>
> The Planing Board gained a great deal more concessions from the
> developer than the town did.  I think their secret was that they
> actually asked for the concessions!  They also were clear that "no"
> was an option.  In the end, the developer met their requests.
>
> R
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