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It is official. There are no rules for development in the City of Stuart. The commission's approval of this monstrosity on Colorado Avenue proves anything goes. The word is out. Ask, and you shall receive if you come to Stuart and wish to disregard our building requirements.
You know the traffic circle on Colorado, where traffic is constantly backed up? That southwest corner will be the eyesore of Stuart. Our quant little "Arts District" will soon no longer be quant.
The twisting of facts:
The zoning allows for the project in its entirety. That would be correct if the parking were included. However, the city has granted a parking exemption for the 102 hotel rooms and the restaurant and retail.
"Out of the forty notices sent to neighbors, only one objection existed." Several neighbors and businesses protested at the Jan 22nd commission meeting, while most of the support came from contractors benefiting from the project.
The comprehensive plan exists to prevent the manipulation of building codes. We need capable, willing, and prepared commissioners to defend our rules and not placate less responsible landowners who wish to squeeze every last drop of opportunity from our community.
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We thank our member Bob Ernst for calling out this gross overdevelopment travesty and championing this cause. Bob has been attending commission meetings to speak directly to those calling the shots, writing letters to elected officials, and starting this petition. Please join us in rallying everyone we know to sign the petition.
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ALL ROADS LEAD TO COSTCO
You can't fight City Hall. There is a reason that statement is embedded in society. It is because power and money always prevail. It is merely an illusion that we have freedom, rights, and the liberty to correct injustice.
The rare event of stopping a damaging development is a matter of luck and coincidence. The only time a prominent developer will lose is when they choose to move on. Take the Palm City battle with Costco. The fact that Palm City doesn’t have Costco is undoubtedly a win for them. But for Costco and the developer, it does not represent a loss. They were not completely satisfied with the location enough to do whatever it took to complete the project.
Kanner is an entirely different situation. It proves that when all the players benefit, nothing can stop that train.
The reason the developer did not participate in the legal battle is because he did not have to. The outcome was predetermined, and he knew it. He was so confident that he purchased the property before the decision was made. No one in their right mind would have paid that kind of money not knowing the fate of the land. The administrative judge’s decision to favor the community and the environment was only a tiny mistake. She must not have got the memo at the time of the hearing. But I bet she got the message now.
When fighting city hall, you can have your day in court, but you will never win. It is the same story with the same ending every time. Due process is just a dog and pony show to appease the public.
With their thumbs on the scale, a wink, and a nod, all resemblances of fairness vanish like pine trees on vacant land. Once a representation of strength and stability, your belief in the justice system will be replaced by a reminder that the machines of industry will never stop. All in the name of progress.
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