Is this the reference in the second point in the letter that a “materially identical rezoning request was denied…” as a claim of violation of their due process rights?
Saw that previously….thought to myself why would David Knight who previously lost to Christina Jones to the Livable crew’s glee, be involved in this suit…..? And, then promptly was distracted by something else. Now, I’m again curious…..
Different David Knight.
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Two of those people own directly on the train tracks —- according to IMAP’s
No surprise.
While I’m not holding my breath for this to happen in my lifetime, imagine their rage when any changes come to the tracks and new stations for high speed rail.
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From the business journal /
Kevin Hornik of Brough Law Firm, representing the plaintiffs in the suit, said the three neighbors — Roy Attride III, Connie Upchurch and David Knight — represent the “interests of many residents within the Glenwood-Brooklyn Historic District and surrounding area.”
“They support responsible development on these parcels and would welcome an appropriately designed project, consistent with the policies and intent of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and sound urban-planning principles. They are also committed to ensuring that any development mitigates its impacts on the surrounding homes and the character of the historic neighborhood,” Hornik said.
Residents of the neighborhood have said a high-rise building would, literally, cast a shadow on their homes.
The lawsuit states the plaintiffs will “suffer a decrease in property values, an increase in vehicular traffic, an increase in crime, an increase in noise and light pollution, an increase in glare and a decrease in sunlight that is unsurpassed and unique in the community.”
Increase in vehicular traffic is a stretch. Half the neighborhood dead ends into railroad tracks.
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Audibly chuckled at this part.
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An Increase in crime? That’s funny.
Liveable Raleigh sent out an email today with a link to their GofundMe page too.
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What a fucking joke. I hope they all lose their life savings and have to move to BFE where they belong.
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Maybe they should petition SCOTUS for a ruling on their shadow docket?
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There is literally nothing that could be built there within the zoning that would decrease their property values.
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All of their points are pure speculation. I bet their property value increases because of this development. What a joke.
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Which, as we all know, is clearly illegal.
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The lack of self awareness is astounding.
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I’ll take that bet 7 days a week and twice on Sunday.
Let’s remember what’s being redeveloped…. This isn’t going to tear down historic home but dilapidated looking commercial buildings. These people are nuts
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So far 43 have donated on average $644 for a total of almost $28K. It isn’t chump change but I doubt it will cover all they need for an attorney these days. I would say they are kinda worked up over the fact that they now live in the city where shadows exist and more people are moving in. Sigh.
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Yea I just love it because like to me the buildings there objectively look terrible.
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Can just “anyone” simply file a counter lawsuit just because? 
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