Barry and zoning committee, Thanks again for changing the meeting location to accommodate the many neighbors we might expect to be interested in this hotel proposal. I am copying this message to the public listserv to keep our neighbors informed.
An important issue remains, which your announcement didn't address. Let me remind you of the 3rd BID presentation at 42nd and Baltimore by UCD to make the point. UCD announced that given a large expected turnout for its 3rd BID presentation, they would follow a specific protocol for the audience members wishing to speak. Well, UCD was exposed using this "sign-up list" as a cloak while actually attempting to fill the program with BID supporters only. Then, the facilitator attempted to run out the allotted time. Community members exposed the trick and we all laughed and booed the pathetic attempt by UCD and Penn Real Estate. Again, I wish to implore the SHCA zoning committee to eliminate a similar possibility. If a fair process to allow neighbors to speak is not put in place, it will reflect badly on SHCA and the zoning committee. Please disclose, in advance, the protocol to guarantee that ALL community members in attendance will be allowed to speak. In my opinion, this is a very important announcement to make to this community. I will post your response to the public listserv for you and I suggest that you print the protocol in the local UC Review in the Feb 13 edition, which will be your last opportunity to reach the community. Thank you for your attention to this additional matter. Sincerely, Glenn Moyer Spruce Hill citizen since 1979
