Building Drama
So you say: What drama is there in construction other than the continued crusade against Avalon Bay? Well, a couple of month ago now the planning board voted for a recommendation to disapprove the Blue Ribbon Site Plan (I talked about it here and here). They voted to disapprove it because they had issues with vehicular safety movement, pedestrian safety, and different sections of the zoning bylaws that were not adequately provided for. They forwarded their decision along with a memo of why to the Code Enforcement Director, Chris Laskey.
Soon after the planning board made their decision to disapprove the Blue Ribbon site plan they received a memo from Chris Laskey. The gist of his memo is that he found the Blue Ribbon Site to be in compliance with the technical aspects and requirements and has approved the site plan. Just for reference, the planning board voted 4-1 against the site being approved and was a bit put off by Mr. Laskey’s decision. They looked into their options and decided to appeal Mr. Laskey’s decision to the ZBA. To this action they voted 5-0 to appeal and then consult with town counsel for the proper direction and appropriate wording for the appeal.
Last month they received a memo from town counsel in regards of how they should precede concerning Chris Laskey’s decision to approve the Blue Ribbon site plan. Town counsel pointed out that there is a possibility for a conflict of interest. It seems that Mr. Laskey has already sought advice from town counsel and has strategized with them concerning the Blue Ribbon site. The planning board is now planning to seek different counsel and Richard Jolly, Planning Director, has said he would invite Mr. Laskey to the next planning board meeting to discuss his decision.
To be continued…
Technorati Tags: Blue Ribbon Dairy, Avalon Bay, Planning Board, Code Enforcement Director, Chris Laskey, ZBA, Town Counsel, Planning Director, Richard Jolly
Soon after the planning board made their decision to disapprove the Blue Ribbon site plan they received a memo from Chris Laskey. The gist of his memo is that he found the Blue Ribbon Site to be in compliance with the technical aspects and requirements and has approved the site plan. Just for reference, the planning board voted 4-1 against the site being approved and was a bit put off by Mr. Laskey’s decision. They looked into their options and decided to appeal Mr. Laskey’s decision to the ZBA. To this action they voted 5-0 to appeal and then consult with town counsel for the proper direction and appropriate wording for the appeal.
Last month they received a memo from town counsel in regards of how they should precede concerning Chris Laskey’s decision to approve the Blue Ribbon site plan. Town counsel pointed out that there is a possibility for a conflict of interest. It seems that Mr. Laskey has already sought advice from town counsel and has strategized with them concerning the Blue Ribbon site. The planning board is now planning to seek different counsel and Richard Jolly, Planning Director, has said he would invite Mr. Laskey to the next planning board meeting to discuss his decision.
To be continued…
Technorati Tags: Blue Ribbon Dairy, Avalon Bay, Planning Board, Code Enforcement Director, Chris Laskey, ZBA, Town Counsel, Planning Director, Richard Jolly
