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CURRENT NEWS (as of 12/26/06)

 

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WHAT’S HAPPENING ON ANGUS STREET? (CLICK HERE FOR A MAP OF THE AFFECTED AREA)

Permits are about to be issued for a 40-unit apartment slated for construction on Angus Street, at the alley facing Panorama Terrace. Hundreds of people will be impacted. Though this has only recently become public, concerned neighbors are already organizing. If this development goes through, this neighborhood faces:

City officials recently told more than 60 local residents that this project appears “unstoppable” and even “a done deal.” City Councilman Tom LaBonge called a meeting and has expressed strong concerns that a commercial development is being considered for a residential street.
There are many options for stopping this development. An organized and informed community is critical for success. There are possible ways to stop this project – and to find out who allowed a residential neighborhood to allow a 40-unit development that will drastically reduce the quality of this area.

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: How can a commercial apartment be built on a residential street?

A: Several lots off Angus Street and behind Hard Times Pizza have been zoned as commercial properties. A developer named Chien Tsu has been buying these properties since 1988. According to city officials, a practice known as “by right” allows a development of less than 40 units to be completed even in a residential neighborhood with only a residential street providing access.

Q: Will this impact parking?

A: In two ways. While the apartment will require 72 parking spaces, no visitor spaces are required. With visitors and the likelihood of more than 72 cars in the development, Angus Street may be facing 15 – 30 additional cars.
Secondly, in order to make this development accessible, city officials are discussing eliminating existing street parking on Angus. This will deprive many residents from parking spaces they depend on.

Q: Is there any way to stop this?

A: Concerned neighbors and city officials are looking into several options – the key ingredient to is stay involved. Stay tuned!

 

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