Comments on: The Twilight Zone Of Park Ridge Zoning http://www.publicwatchdog.org/archives/2008/04/30/the-twilight-zone-of-park-ridge-zoning/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:15:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: PublicWatchdog http://www.publicwatchdog.org/archives/2008/04/30/the-twilight-zone-of-park-ridge-zoning/#comment-3783 PublicWatchdog Fri, 09 May 2008 03:10:24 +0000 http://www.publicwatchdog.org/archives/2008/04/30/the-twilight-zone-of-park-ridge-zoning/#comment-3783 We admit that we got that bit of information from the local press, so if they were in error so were we. Unfortunately, a search of the City's website does not include even the draft minutes of that meeting, so we cannot confirm the vote from an "official" source. If it proves true that Ms. Austriaco voted to confine R-5 to the B-4 area, we will gladly withdraw our criticism and substitute our gratitude. However, we stand by our comment that the rest of you rolled over for developers, since you could have voted to confine the R-5 to the B-4 district but, instead, you let R-5 expand to the entirety of the "Central Business District" where any new construction will certainly be multi-family residential by the likes of the well-connected developers like PRC, Norwood, etc. So if anybody gets a pat on the back from Mayor Howard "Let's Make A Deal" Frimark on that R-5 vote, it's likely to be those of you who rolled over for Howie's developer buddies. We admit that we got that bit of information from the local press, so if they were in error so were we. Unfortunately, a search of the City’s website does not include even the draft minutes of that meeting, so we cannot confirm the vote from an “official” source.

If it proves true that Ms. Austriaco voted to confine R-5 to the B-4 area, we will gladly withdraw our criticism and substitute our gratitude. However, we stand by our comment that the rest of you rolled over for developers, since you could have voted to confine the R-5 to the B-4 district but, instead, you let R-5 expand to the entirety of the “Central Business District” where any new construction will certainly be multi-family residential by the likes of the well-connected developers like PRC, Norwood, etc.

So if anybody gets a pat on the back from Mayor Howard “Let’s Make A Deal” Frimark on that R-5 vote, it’s likely to be those of you who rolled over for Howie’s developer buddies.

]]> By: Joe Baldi http://www.publicwatchdog.org/archives/2008/04/30/the-twilight-zone-of-park-ridge-zoning/#comment-3782 Joe Baldi Fri, 09 May 2008 02:26:51 +0000 http://www.publicwatchdog.org/archives/2008/04/30/the-twilight-zone-of-park-ridge-zoning/#comment-3782 Strange to see that you have adopted the error of the local press in reporting that the commissioners voting against the change recommended included Cathy Piche. It was Commissioner Aurora Abella-Austriaco who voted against the change proposed, on the basis that she wanted to limit the R-5 zoning area to the B-4 area. Too bad. You had such a witty comment to include criticizing her in her run against Rep Mulligan. Also odd that you would find the vote a roll over to developers since we took all the "adjacent" area off the table for R-5 zoning. But hey, I understand. Sweeping generalizations are the stuff of blogs and no one sweeps better than the PubDogs. Nevertheless, whether I like your point of view or not, I value your right to shout your opinion to the electronic housetops. Oh, just for the record. Right now I would be afraid that any pat on the back from Howie would include a sharp object, given his recent rants. I'll just content my self to try to listen and vote the way I think is best for Park Ridge and try to get it right more than I get it wrong. Strange to see that you have adopted the error of the local press in reporting that the commissioners voting against the change recommended included Cathy Piche. It was Commissioner Aurora Abella-Austriaco who voted against the change proposed, on the basis that she wanted to limit the R-5 zoning area to the B-4 area. Too bad. You had such a witty comment to include criticizing her in her run against Rep Mulligan. Also odd that you would find the vote a roll over to developers since we took all the “adjacent” area off the table for R-5 zoning. But hey, I understand. Sweeping generalizations are the stuff of blogs and no one sweeps better than the PubDogs. Nevertheless, whether I like your point of view or not, I value your right to shout your opinion to the electronic housetops. Oh, just for the record. Right now I would be afraid that any pat on the back from Howie would include a sharp object, given his recent rants. I’ll just content my self to try to listen and vote the way I think is best for Park Ridge and try to get it right more than I get it wrong.

]]> By: Wondering http://www.publicwatchdog.org/archives/2008/04/30/the-twilight-zone-of-park-ridge-zoning/#comment-3626 Wondering Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:53:27 +0000 http://www.publicwatchdog.org/archives/2008/04/30/the-twilight-zone-of-park-ridge-zoning/#comment-3626 The meeting was quite scary. At the onset you'd have thought the committee members had never talked about the issue. It seemed none of them, including Ms. Davis, had read or understood what they were discussing. It was like a “Who's on First" bit. And Ms. Davis seemed to do all she could to frustrate the efforts of those looking to limit or eliminate the R-5. She wanted everyone (and I will include all those in the gallery) to rely on the integrity (if that's the right word) of the committee and the city council to maintain zoning balance in the community and to be wise in any use of the R-5. It was quite illustrative when one gallery member (Pat L., I think) came to the podium and ticked off about a dozen matters that the community relied on the committee and counsel to curb (no pun intended) and they went in direct opposition to the desires of much of the community... EOP being just the latest example. At least they corrected the “typo” and got rid of “adjacent to”. A victory of sorts. The meeting was quite scary. At the onset you’d have thought the committee members had never talked about the issue. It seemed none of them, including Ms. Davis, had read or understood what they were discussing. It was like a “Who’s on First” bit.

And Ms. Davis seemed to do all she could to frustrate the efforts of those looking to limit or eliminate the R-5. She wanted everyone (and I will include all those in the gallery) to rely on the integrity (if that’s the right word) of the committee and the city council to maintain zoning balance in the community and to be wise in any use of the R-5.

It was quite illustrative when one gallery member (Pat L., I think) came to the podium and ticked off about a dozen matters that the community relied on the committee and counsel to curb (no pun intended) and they went in direct opposition to the desires of much of the community… EOP being just the latest example.

At least they corrected the “typo” and got rid of “adjacent to”. A victory of sorts.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.publicwatchdog.org/archives/2008/04/30/the-twilight-zone-of-park-ridge-zoning/#comment-3624 Anonymous Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:12:13 +0000 http://www.publicwatchdog.org/archives/2008/04/30/the-twilight-zone-of-park-ridge-zoning/#comment-3624 Good to know that the latest democratic hope to challenge Rosemary Mulligan is siding with Frimark. Strange bedfellows! Good to know that the latest democratic hope to challenge Rosemary Mulligan is siding with Frimark.

Strange bedfellows!

]]> By: publicwatchdog http://www.publicwatchdog.org/archives/2008/04/30/the-twilight-zone-of-park-ridge-zoning/#comment-3620 publicwatchdog Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:52:26 +0000 http://www.publicwatchdog.org/archives/2008/04/30/the-twilight-zone-of-park-ridge-zoning/#comment-3620 As we understand the use of the terms, the "Central Business District" is the entire outlined region - both the light and dark shaded areas. The "core" is the light-shaded B-4 district. As we understand the use of the terms, the “Central Business District” is the entire outlined region – both the light and dark shaded areas. The “core” is the light-shaded B-4 district.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.publicwatchdog.org/archives/2008/04/30/the-twilight-zone-of-park-ridge-zoning/#comment-3619 Anonymous Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:46:27 +0000 http://www.publicwatchdog.org/archives/2008/04/30/the-twilight-zone-of-park-ridge-zoning/#comment-3619 I'm attempting to educate myself on this issue and I don't understand the map. What is the "Central Business District"? Thanks I’m attempting to educate myself on this issue and I don’t understand the map. What is the “Central Business District”?

Thanks

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