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Originally Posted by pdxsg34
Since the design approval is now being appealed to the CC, I'm wondering (with the limited expertise I have in this field) what the purpose of appealing this is, at this stage in the game. If the project aligns with the standards of the CC2035 plan, passes through the design approval process, is there anything gained from appealing other than to prolong the inevitable in hopes the project dies before breaking ground? Would the CC alter design at this stage? Apologies for my naivety if I'm off base.
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It's complicated, but given the current city council I don't think this appeal will lead to any changes. City Council overturned a design commission decision recently but ended up reversing course and letting it go through after the development community and others lambasted them for opposing a housing project during a housing crisis, regardless of the income level of intended residents.
Most city councils would be loathe to second guess their design commission. I'm not sure who filed the appeal, but it's relatively cheap to do, so anyone with a little bit of extra cash could extend this game. I suspect whoever did so has some personal skin in the game, such as a view blocked. Some people also really hate change.
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