On the Ballot! Great job! Looking forward to the vote in November!
CONGRATULATIONS to the Tremont Road Folks!
They got their petitions in yesterday.
THANK YOU to all who signed ...
you are preserving our right to vote here in UA!
Here's a nomination for
the "Tremont Rezoning" Theme Song ...
This is the "Counting Crows" version.
For those of us over 50, you'll probably remember the Joni Mitchell version.
Click the picture at left for the video version.
City Council Meeting, 5/12/08
Ordinance 31-2008
"Tremont Road Rezoning"
Excerpts from previous sessions ...
"Tremont Rezoning" concerns the residential-to-commercial rezoning of two properties on Tremont Road just north of the "5-Corners" at Kingsdale.
In order for a rezoning to be possible, all 7 of the U.D.O. (Unified Development Ordinance) criteria must be met, with the burden of proof resting with the applicant. Click the picture at left to see those seven criteria.
Excerpts from just a few of the resident speakers.
Mr. Cordero, speaking to the terms of the Master Plan and the Unified Development Code.
Mr. Merullo, summarizing the reasons given by those who oppose Tremont Rezoning.
Dr. Lucey, MD, speaking of the inappropriateness of the site for a medical office, and to the "fuzzy numbers" provided by city staff.
Mr. McCormick, speaking to the role of the Master Plan and UDO in decision making.
Ms. Kerman, speaking to the incorrect and conflicting data used by city staff to justify the rezoning.
Two appraisers addressing Council.
Mr. Horner, an appraiser speaking
at the request of the developer.
Mr. Berger, the appraiser hired by the opponents.
Mr. Becker, Attorney, refuting Mr. Horner's opinion.
Let's compare the numbers in their reports.
Click the picture to see the report
submitted by Mr. Berger.
Click the picture to see the report
submitted by Mr. Horner.
Five members of council voted in favor
of not just on "fuzzy data,"
but of non-existent data.
Statements by members of Council
Click on each picture to hear the explanation
of their decision.
AGAINST THE REZONING
Steen Ciotola
FOR THE REZONING
Yassenoff Leach Krauss Mauger Seidel
Mr. Yassenoff's 7-page decision written before the Third Reading
and presented after nearly 5 additional hours of input
from residents and experts.
Click image to read the decision and our comments.
