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Originally Posted by planarchy
This isn't an as-of-right development - it is a change to the plan - with 3 times the height proposed than currently allowed. It would be insane if changes like this weren't appealable. Regardless of the quality of the project, you have someone asking for something radically different that what is currently permissible under existing rules. And yes, you do have to cost these things in, because you are not proposing building something that you are allowed to do. It's high risk. To say appeals are only filed to increase development costs is ridiculous. The process is awkward and expensive, but it is up to staff and Council to change it.
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A big part of the issue is that existing rules can be out of date and imperfect. Planning amendments can have significant merit, however appellants can fall back on existing rules as if they are current and perfect.
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