RE Shoppes on Sand Key XXXI (2)From: Everitt, Steven
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 3:25 PM
To: 'hwatson@uga.edu'
Subject: RE: Shoppes on Sand Key
The Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Business District to the Tourist District (REZ2007-10001) at 1241, 1261 and 1281 Gulf Boulevard is scheduled for the Community Development Board meeting
on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 1 pm. The public should be advised that the public hearing has been closed and that no further testimony will be forthcoming from City staff, representatives
of the applicant or the public, or the public generally. It will be a matter of deliberation by the Board only as they consider a motion on the application. The case will then be before
the City Council (1st Reading) on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 6 pm. On May 1, 2008, the case will be before City Council (2nd Reading) at 6 pm. Interested parties may appear and be
heard at the hearing or file written notice of approval or objection with the Planning Department or City Clerk prior to the City Council meetings.
Steven Everitt
City of Clearwater Planning Department
-----Original Message-----
From: hugh watson [mailto:hwatson@uga.edu]
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 8:35 PM
To: Everitt, Steven
Subject: Shoppes on Sand Key
Dear Mr. Everitt:
I’m writing to express my opposition to the possible rezoning of The Shoppes on Sand Key. I’ve been a owner in Harbor Light Towers for over 30 years and recognize the special nature
of Sand Key. With The Shoppes, it is possible to spend days on end without having to travel by car to buy basics, food, clothing, etc. A zoning change for The Shoppes would most likely
adversely affect the nature of Sand Key to the detriment of all the people who call it home or visit. The only significant beneficiaries would be the developers, who clearly have profit
as their only concern. And I’m not anti business. I’ve been a Professor in the Terry College of Business for 35 years, and appreciate the importance of business in our society, but
this proposed zoning changes would benefit only corporate profits while decreasing the quality of life for all of the people who know Sand Key to be so special.
Hugh Watson
Athens, Georgia
Hugh J. Watson
Terry College of Business
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia 30602
Office Phone: (706)542-3744
Home Phone: (706) 543-8145