On December 14th, 2017 Georgetown residents attended the December Heritage and Architectural Review Commission (HARC) meeting to strongly voice their opposition to the proposed 4-storey, 44-foot+ mixed used building being proposed for the location. Arguments against the current design included the excessive height, lack of sufficient parking accommodations, and the fact that the lot in question is supposed to be for a "transitional" building between commercial and the residential community it abuts. HARC listened, not only to the facts being presented, but to the will of the community, and rejected the application as presented.
Now it appears that the developer is contemplating approaching Council for an exemption, and requesting they override the decision of the HARC in favor of the developer.
By signing this petition, you are adding your voice to the growing number of Georgetown citizens who are demanding that our elected officials say NO to the current proposal and design, to support the judgement of the HARC and your neighbors and fellow Georgetown residents who all oppose this project, and to instruct our elected officials to not grant an exemption.
Update #26 years ago
THANK YOU!!! Together, 700 strong, our voices were heard by Georgetown Council last night, and the developers appeal to overturn HARC's denial was voted down (6-1). This project has been stopped - for now. It will only be through continued vigilance however that we can protect the heritage and charm we fought so hard to preserve this time, and I urge all of you to stay involved in our community - ours to use, but also ours to lose. Stay active, stay informed. And once again, THANK YOU!
Update #16 years ago
Good Morning. Thank you for adding your signature to the growing number of Georgetown residents who oppose the current plan for the corner of 8th and Church. Tonight (01/09/18) on your behalf I will be presenting Council with the results of this survey - more than 600 residents strong. If you can, I urge you to attend tonight's Council meeting at 101 E. Seventh Street, at 6:00 PM to continue to show your opposition, and thank for your participation and support.
