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Originally Posted by MonctonRad
I know, but again, signing a poorly worded or ambiguous petition might have the unintended consequence of banning all future development in the area rather than simply delaying development until necessary infrastructure improvements have been made.
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For me and my family and neighbours, it IS about safety, as it seemed with many in our neighbourhood who signed it. Signing it, even if it wasn't worded in the exact way everyone had wanted, is the only avenue we have of slowing things down until area is made conducive to desired developments. I am just glad that someone had the fortitude and time to get some sort of movement going. We all talk about it but only few actually make action, and for that I am thankful that Andy Quinlan did. However we would all have to be living in bubbles to think that the area will NEVER be developed. With this petition at least it may slow it down and we all know now that it is definitely getting attention now. Heck the only people notified officially by the City were us within 100m radius of it, and that notice was hidden on a Public Events bulletin promoting the Mudcity Meltdown. The land in question could be re-applied for rezoning shortly time and time again until one side caves. Maybe conditions can be imposed to appease all parties but that could be an avenue of interest, similar to mediation.
A lot of signers liked the hotel idea, were not happy with gas station and fast food, and 50/50 on other restaurants. All were concerned with safety though. It in it's final concept is a nice clean development (aside from yet another gas station and fast food pit). It will provide economic spin-offs for Moncton and possible jobs for us and our families, having it in our backyard is not the issue with me nor with most in Mapleton Place and Mapleton Heights.
As for the thought of Jack Astor's, Milestones and McDonald's being names in this development, it may just be a wish. Doing some research with other similar establishments in the area, there isn't enough of a baseline customer flow to meet requirements of Jack Astor's and Milestones. The franchisee of Mag Hill McDonald's had been rumoured saying that they did not think another could be established without proper corporate diligence, which hadn't been done yet....again just rumour.
I joined this forum to get a feel for the pulse of our City and area. I love growth, and want things to succeed without undesired sacrifice. I may not be the best on understanding some rules and regs in the business and municipal by-law world but through this forum and digging around I am starting to learn an itty bitty at a time and I thank you all for your input regardless of views.