Let's separate the apples from the oranges first.
Neither UCD nor PennPraxis has any sort of warrant to weigh in on a
zoning issue, until some neighborhood group asks them for their
assistance. It would be bizarre and stupid for them to do so.
The hotel proposal is clearly in SHCA's bailiwick, likewise in UCHS's
bailiwick. It looks like there has been some ducking, dodging and
deferring by both those bodies.
Typically this happens in politics when communities are split; when
there are pros and cons; when there are supporters and detractors. In
this case, that's what we find. Lussenhop has his petitions, Woodland
Terrace has theirs, no? So perhaps these bodies' muteness to date isn't
so curious. Joining the fray late rather than early is often moral and
often smart.
There are at least three stations of official approval before anything
can happen: the Historical Commission, the Planning Commission, the
Zoning Board of Adjustment. Did I miss any? Passing one test does not
predict passing another.
In addition, development proposals are subject to constant revision and
evolution -- the process is intended to foster just that.
I have no idea at this point what the eventual outcome will be. That's
where I grow curious.
-- Tony West
yes, and how sad is it that our existing defenders -- uchs, shca, ucd,
penn praxis -- have been so curiously unable (un-vocal and un-visible)
to help the neighbors in this hotel battle.
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