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@Alex, The point is this exception opens the door to more exceptions ... i.e., incremental re-zoning to the point where you reach a tipping point, and the developers can say 'see it already looks and feels commercial .. let's just rezone it to reflect what it is.' Remember the 3rd Church of Christ Scientist issue? What't to prevent another a patio on that site when/if it gets redeveloped? True, it's not a 'sure thing'. And that's the problem with re-zoning by way of 'exceptions' vs. by following the process. You end up creating an 'unsure' environment where anyone willing to risk their money on upscale hotels or expensive co-ops will be detered from doing so because of the lack of certainty.

by Lance on Jul 19, 2010 4:24 pm • link • report

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