[RP TownTalk] Sign up to oppose 7-11 at Rt 1 & Sheridan

[Vernon Archer]

A quick correction. The property in question is not vacant; the "Emergency
Dental" office continues to be in this space.

On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 6:39 AM, Bruce Wernek <bruce.wernek at verizon.net>
wrote:

> All
>
> The property at the end of Sheridan had been vacant for many years.  I'm
> not sure if 7-11 is the best fit, but the question you have to ask yourself
> is a 7-11 better than a vacant property.  If it's not, then what are the
> alternatives?  If there aren't any, how many more years will that property
> sit vacant.  Is this what you want?  The same is true for property at the
> end of Madison.
>
> It's not about getting what you want.  It's about improving the community
> with reasonable expectations.  The bottom line is that the Town is an
> excellent position to negotiate a "designer" 7-11.  I think the
> owners/developers would be very receptive to a first class facade and
> deluxe landscaping.  If we want to improve the Town, we've got to make
> concessions or things will never change.  It's your call.
>
> Bruce
>
> On 09/02/15, Heather Cronk<heather.cronk at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Neighbors,
>
> As you might have heard, the planning board meeting to consider the
> proposed 7-11 at the southeast corner of Route 1 and Sheridan St has been
> "continued" until September 10. The proposed development does not meet
> local development requirements and would create a 24-7 convenience store in
> the midst of a residential neighborhood in Ward 1 of Riverdale Park.
>
> The town council has already weighed in three times to oppose this
> development, yet the lawyers for 7-11 continue to try and force this
> development through. There is a very simple way, however, to raise your
> voice against this proposal.
>
> Those who wish to weigh in on the proposal can register online as a
> "person of record" in order to submit a letter expressing your views.
> Dozens of local residents have already taken this step, but we're eager to
> have more people do so in advance of the Sept 10 hearing.
>
> In order to help facilitate the process of signing up as a person of
> record and submitting a letter to the planning board, I'll be at Town
> Center Market tomorrow (Thursday) from 4pm until about 7pm to help folks
> sign up and write a letter. This option is also available to those who have
> already submitted a letter. Additionally, if you're not able to stop by
> tomorrow but want to sign up online, simply register here and follow the
> directions for submitting your letter:
> http://www.pgplanning.org/Resources/Person_of_Record.htm.
>
> Look for me on the patio on Thursday!
>
> -Heather
>
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-- 
Vernon Archer, Mayor
Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland
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