the property we own (and had owned for over 40 years) around treehouse (our old southside market) is a great location to help the neighborhood and keep its historic roots. I had proposed underground and above ground parking to alleviate parking issues in the neighborhood as well as residential retail mix above to support funding for parking with a historically correct design based on sustainable and green practices to fit seemlessly within the streetscape. But it seems the Lenahans(owners of treehouse and tremont development group) want a rezoning/variance to expand their bar and kitchen and encroach on our property they do not even own and want the city to allow them to in essence take away a good portion of our property rights and not only create an even more congested parking situation then already exists but inessence make our property useless for any future to benefit the neighborhood or residents. When this rezoning/variance appeal was filed by them I didn't notice any block or residents input.
There has never been any written notice from anyone of any interest in wanting to equitably develop our property or asked for any input or even thoughts or opinions.
Does the neighborhood support this type of action? For allowing someone to just arbitrarily have the ability to seize/encroach on private property or a portion thereof for their own use? bulldozing over the residents rights in the neighborhood?
i still feel very much part of the old tremont as well as the new - I would appreciate any feedback
tremont soul