We, the petitioners, support the applicant's request for a zoning change at 239 Grandview Ave. (the Kent building). Here is our position:
1. Any development of said property will likely require zoning accommodation of some kind. Thus, in order to rectify the problems associated with property vacancy - mounting blight, rodent infestation, diminished property values, etc. - the Bellevue Planning and Zoning Commission will need to take positive and proactive action.
2. Concerns about "spot zoning" are ill founded and not supported by the recently adopted Tax Increment Finance district that considers 239 Grandview contiguous with other properties that are similarly oriented in location and (potential) use. The decision to not change the zoning of adjacent properties, or include that consideration in the matter currently in front of the commission, was made by the zoning administrator, so assertions of spot zoning are not reflective of the universe of possibilities for the consideration at hand.
3. Changing the zone from T5 to T5.5 does NOT remove any zoning mandates per parking and other public safety regulations.
Signed and presented to the Bellevue Planning and Zoning Commission.
Updates
September 19, 2017
Reaching this point has been an exhausting uphill climb but seeing the numbers grow reminds me why we started this fight in the first place. The city cannot ignore the reality of the Kent building any longer. We have more work ahead before they listen to us.
58 Comments
As cities around us (Newport, Covington, Dayton) continue to make strides in further developing their communities. Bellevue needs to keep up if it wants to maintain a growing and thriving economy. This project is exactly the type of project our city officials need to find ways to make happen.
I live at 111 Bonnie Leslie Avenue in Bellevue. This building is becoming more blighted the longer it sits vacant and unused. Renewal of this property would mean more revenue and new residents contributing to the vitality of our community.
Turning a blighted property into classy residential benefits all of Bellevue. Just be sure there is sufficient parking.
As a Bellevue resident I support the proposed zone map amendment. The existing zoning classification is inappropriate, as no developer is going to turn a building that large into 24 condos or apartments. The proposed zoning classification is more appropriate for a building of this size.
I've seen many great-looking Orleans Development projects around the area, and this ugly, broken slab of building could be the next beautiful Boone Block!
I totally support the development.. I personally have worked for Orleans Development and his work is fabulous.. As a resident I see nothing but positive things to come from this project
We need development like this in our community. Growth equals productivity for everyone.
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We, the petitioners, support the applicant's request for a zoning change at 239 Grandview Ave. (the Kent building). Here is our position:
1. Any development of said property will likely require zoning accommodation of some kind. Thus, in order to rectify the problems associated with property vacancy - mounting blight, rodent infestation, diminished property values, etc. - the Bellevue Planning and Zoning Commission will need to take positive and proactive action.
2. Concerns about "spot zoning" are ill founded and not supported by the recently adopted Tax Increment Finance district that considers 239 Grandview contiguous with other properties that are similarly oriented in location and (potential) use. The decision to not change the zoning of adjacent properties, or include that consideration in the matter currently in front of the commission, was made by the zoning administrator, so assertions of spot zoning are not reflective of the universe of possibilities for the consideration at hand.
3. Changing the zone from T5 to T5.5 does NOT remove any zoning mandates per parking and other public safety regulations.
Signed and presented to the Bellevue Planning and Zoning Commission.
Updates
September 19, 2017
Reaching this point has been an exhausting uphill climb but seeing the numbers grow reminds me why we started this fight in the first place. The city cannot ignore the reality of the Kent building any longer. We have more work ahead before they listen to us.
58 Comments
I support this proposal as it is or as it will be, to develop this building, which has stood empty (except for warehouse use by Hosea & a few temp. decorative arts uses) since Fred and I moved here in December 1987! Let's change that!
As cities around us (Newport, Covington, Dayton) continue to make strides in further developing their communities. Bellevue needs to keep up if it wants to maintain a growing and thriving economy. This project is exactly the type of project our city officials need to find ways to make happen.
I live at 111 Bonnie Leslie Avenue in Bellevue. This building is becoming more blighted the longer it sits vacant and unused. Renewal of this property would mean more revenue and new residents contributing to the vitality of our community.
Turning a blighted property into classy residential benefits all of Bellevue. Just be sure there is sufficient parking.
As a Bellevue resident I support the proposed zone map amendment. The existing zoning classification is inappropriate, as no developer is going to turn a building that large into 24 condos or apartments. The proposed zoning classification is more appropriate for a building of this size.
I've seen many great-looking Orleans Development projects around the area, and this ugly, broken slab of building could be the next beautiful Boone Block!
I totally support the development.. I personally have worked for Orleans Development and his work is fabulous.. As a resident I see nothing but positive things to come from this project
We need development like this in our community. Growth equals productivity for everyone.
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I support this proposal as it is or as it will be, to develop this building, which has stood empty (except for warehouse use by Hosea & a few temp. decorative arts uses) since Fred and I moved here in December 1987! Let's change that!