Then why are we having a binding vote tomorrow? I guess if we approve Option C, D tomorrow and they write the bylaws in such a way that prevents a community center, then we can vote down the whole package in March.
Option C and D lock us in with HCA zoning on the mall which essentially means no community center. How do you build a community center when a developer will only want housing? Rob On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 12:56 PM DJCP <djcp0...@gmail.com> wrote: > What is she to confirm when nothing has been written or passed??? It's all > drafts. People have been making this point over and over but it's easier to > resort to scare tactics. > > On Fri, Dec 1, 2023, 12:54 PM Robert Ahlert <robahl...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Let’s ask Margaret to confirm which parts of the zoning bylaws would >> prevent these large structures. As long as it meets the technical >> requirements of the zoning bylaws for that zone, it can be built. >> >> I watched them working on them the other night and did not see anything >> that would stop this. >> >> And don’t confuse the zoning bylaws with the site guidelines, which are >> just guidelines for developers to stay in the planning board’s good graces. >> Site guidelines don’t have teeth. >> >> Happy to be corrected, but these are the types of details that need to be >> explained clearly before we vote. People need to understand what they are >> voting for >> >> Rob >> >> On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 12:44 PM RAandBOB <raand...@earthlink.net> wrote: >> >>> You are ignoring the controls provided by the actual zoning bylaw for >>> these new by-right parcels. This is just scaremongering. >>> Ruth Ann >>> (She, her, hers) >>> >>> On Dec 1, 2023, at 11:59 AM, Robert Ahlert <robahl...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Thanks for asking. >>> >>> What I want is a well thought out design process, which cannot happen >>> with all of these points up in the air at the same time. >>> >>> We need more time. We have more time. >>> >>> I’m worried about large monolithic housing structures in the mall >>> parking lot and eventually replacing Donelan’s and on the commuter rail >>> parking lot as well. And maybe even Doherty will have four stories with a >>> special permit from the planning board >>> >>> I just don’t see how this doesn’t happen once this property is HCA zoned >>> and turned over to a for profit developer >>> >>> They won’t want commercial, they won’t want a community center. All they >>> want is luxury housing and parking. And they will get exactly what they >>> want because these parcels are zoned as HCA and the zoning bylaws permit >>> without a special permit >>> >>> If you are in doubt or if you think we need more time, please vote for >>> option E >>> >>> Rob >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 11:43 AM DJCP <djcp0...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Do you want a community center at the mall or do you want affordable >>>> housing and commercial space? Can you please make up your mind? >>>> >>>> On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 10:08 AM Robert Ahlert <robahl...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Agreed, great idea! >>>>> >>>>> Only option E would allow community center at the Mall >>>>> >>>>> Else, RLF will sell to the highest bidder under HCA zoning for housing. >>>>> >>>>> Rob >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 9:57 AM Robert Hicks <rchi...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I too support Ken Hurd's recommendation that the Community Center be >>>>>> included as part of the redevelopment of the Lincoln Station area. >>>>>> >>>>>> Please write in - "None of the Above" on the article at the Special >>>>>> Town meeting. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Bob Hicks >>>>>> rchi...@gmail.com >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>> Browse the archives at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>> >>>
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