Center start doing that?
Mr. Robert DiLorenzo stated that they have a pretty strong relationship with
most of their neighbors and collaborate with our neighbors frequently on
almost every single project that is proposed. He stated that they are happy
and accessible. They are easy to get a hold of and happy to collaborate
with anyone that is interested in any of our projects.
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach thanked Mr. DiLorenzo for answering the questions.
She struggles on how to vote on this because she knows it is going to
pass. She knows that Council is voting on a sign and permitting signs on
those blocks. She also knows that permitting a sign is Council's approval
of and how they weigh in on approval of this overall project. They are not on
Zoning or the Planning Commission. They don't get to vote on that. She
stated that she will be voting no. The other hotels are not even at full
capacity. She knows that this is just a sing and that is it. This is her only
opportunity to say no. If she was the Planning Commission, she would
have said no. If she was on Zoning, she would have said no. She will be
saying no for this.
Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Mr. DiLorenzo and asked if there were any
other comments, questions or concerns from his colleagues or the public.
Ms. Jessica Ortiz, 523 Tilghman Street, thanked Ms. Gerlach. Her
nonprofit is a half a block away at 113 N. Ninth Street. Because of the
project, their rent went up $2,000. That means that they have to find more
money to service people to give them food, services and rental assistance.
She stated that they tried to reach City Center for donations for support
because they are a small grassroots nonprofit. She appreciates the
questions because they were one of the ones that did feel left out. She did
not make the Zoning. It is really hard to get at every meeting. She stated
that her organization offers a food pantry and right now they are under
severe stress because of that development and the need. The landlords
and renters, three of the businesses, two salons, one music store have
already gone out of business and a sandwich shop because of the
projects. She has five employees that live at City Center.
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any other comments.
A motion was made by Cynthia Mota, seconded by Ed Zucal, that this Bill be
amended to Add (d) Such sign may include blinking, flashing, electronically
changing or animated displays, that do not shine directly onto existing
residential uses and are dimmable in accordance with §660-66.R.6, with such
displays not being restricted by § 660-67C.
6 -
Yes:
Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and
Santo Napoli
1 - Candida Affa
Absent:
Enactment No: 15891