First and foremost, let me say that had we not fought Waterway from the beginning, residents of Lansdale and Bushnell would have had a noisy (read website with excerpts from Councilman Consolo on noise levels of the activity) neighbor in their backyards. So, should Waterway be allowed in that site, at least their lives would be less disrupted. Is that such a bad thing? For you that don't live there does not make a difference, but to those residents it does.
Secondly, always considering the possibility that Waterway shall be allowed to build their car wash, should these residents get a cul de sac, would that be so bad? What's wrong with improving the living conditions of your fellow residents?
Thirdly, if Waterway will not be allowed there is simply because legally it is not fit to be there. There is a law (however old, nobody contested it before) that says that there are restrictions for a business to be developed in that strip, and Waterway's type of business fits in those restrictions, why should we close an eye? The fact that the operation is noisy is a proof in itself that the business is not a buffer, and that the operation interferes with the quality of life of their residents.
As for the business that will come there, operations such as Mc Donald's etc., are on the same level as Waterway, so they do not fit in the definition of businesses that can be used as buffers. They lower the quality of life of the residents of those streets.
There are other options out there that can be beneficial to everyone and if greed does not take over, they should be considered carefully: a cultural grocery store, that collects the history of a proud nation and serves a big portion of this community, is something that should be highly regarded. It could even be good advertising for the owners of the strip, should they be in need of any. So there are alternatives out there that can be considered and that can help the City with its tax revenues, the residents with their peace, and all of you with a solution that is not a threat for anybody.
If only, for once, the right choice was made, everything could be very simple.
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First, Consolo and Goldberg are oppurtunist at best. Frankie wants to become a judge and will pander to populist (or what she believes to be populist) opinions to become one. Consolo was backed by Jimmy Dimora, need I say more. I have said it before and I will say it again, when you buy next to a commercial area such as the area on Lansdale and Bushnell, you risk getting this sort of development. That risk is priced into your value when you buy your house. You took a risk, and you lose. That simple you whiners. Maybe we should shut down the fire station to, those sirens are just so darn loud. Quite being so narrow minded and let this go so the city can grow.
"There are other options out there that can be beneficial to everyone and if greed does not take over, they should be considered carefully: a cultural grocery store, that collects the history of a proud nation and serves a big portion of this community, is something that should be highly regarded. It could even be good advertising for the owners of the strip, should they be in need of any." Are you serious????? A cultural grocery store? I will give you this, you are funny. Go get some capital and do it then. Fact is you will not b/c it will not work. The idea is just plain stupid, sorry for being honest. Come down from the clouds and join us in the real world. The 60's came and went.
From Anon1.... now now play nice here. We can disagree a bit more kindly. I know it can get frustrating in this country that we are allowed our beliefs and can refuse to change them.
So Goldberg wants to be a judge? How very interesting... I wonder how she would rule if Waterway files suit and the case landed in front of her... she'd be trapped into following the law. Granted there is wiggle room in interpretation but it could get dicey if they take the city to court. As for the cultural grocery store comment... it isn't that funny because you could consider a Kosher grocery a "cultural" one - granted might be stretching it a bit.
The issue is a bit more than this. Waterway paid the price for that piece of land. As others have observed, if the site was worth it, another use would have purchased it.
To Anon 4 from Anon 1, point taken. Those are words of frustration more than anything else. I really am disappointed with City Hall for their inability to counter this vocal minority. Frankly, I do hope a lawsuit is launched. In the end, the property owner should be allowed to do what they want to do so long as it is within the city ordinances. In another blog, somebody asks "well let's put in an adult business". If it was zoned for that, ok, but the city does have ordinances against that. It seems like we are applying the law selectively here. Further, from a business perspective, any free market economist will tell you that IF there is a demand, it will get filled. Waterway is a company who has done well to measure that and front the money accordingly. All these other hair brain ideas are just that, ideas. Without financial backing they are ether. We need concrete ideas, with sound business plans, and financial backing. Waterway has all three of these.
"Without financial backing they are ether. We need concrete ideas, with sound business plans, and financial backing. Waterway has all three of these."
Bingo. If dreams were wings beggars would fly. An alternative plan for the property is just infantile whining unless it comes with willing investors with the capital to make it happen. What? You don't have the capital Waterway does? I wonder why - if you know so much about how to profitably develop a commercial property, where is all the profit you've made PROVING that? Oh, you don't have that? You've never actually created a successful business of this magnitude? Then why should the city slap down Waterway, with a proven track record of success to show they know whereof they speak, to indulge your frivolous pipe dream?
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