Showing posts with label Guilford County. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Guilford County. Show all posts
Loop Holes in Protest Petition
It's wonderful that the right to protest rezoning has been legally restored to Greensboro with provisions that make it harder to pass the horrible rezoning that has been done in our city in the past. However; there are several loop holes that are used to to the advantage of some who ask for rezoning.
1. There is a provision in NC law which was requested in the Greensboro Legislative Agenda and a coalition of municipal governments several years ago. (I can't remember the the official name of the group).
The law prohibits small unincorporated communities to incorporate if they are within a certain distance of an already incorporated city.
2. NC Law allows large cities to annex any area adjacent to their city limits without any restraints that I know about.
Greensboro uses these two provisions to swallow up areas around its perimeter and inflict "original zoning." to the area.
The protest petition only applies to zoning map amendments. It arises either when neighbors object to the REZONING of a parcel or when the owner objects to a REZONING proposed by the government or the neighbors.
COUNTY RESIDENTS DO NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO USE THE PROTEST PETITION. The exception to this general rule is where the General Assembly has modified the generally applicable law as it applies to a particular city or county. For example, local legislation adopted in 1971 removed the protest petition for Greensboro, while local legislation adopted in 2003 extended the protest petition to Durham County.
The overwhelming majority of rezoning petitions are not subjected to a protest petition. . . .
Some of this Information provided by: David W. Owens, Gladys H. Coates Professor of Public Law and Government School of Government CB 3330, Knapp-Sanders Building University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-3330 919-966-4208 (voice) 919-962-0654 (fax) owens@sog.unc.edu
And:The Protest Petition Blog
http://protestpetitiongreensboro.blogspot.com
1. There is a provision in NC law which was requested in the Greensboro Legislative Agenda and a coalition of municipal governments several years ago. (I can't remember the the official name of the group).
The law prohibits small unincorporated communities to incorporate if they are within a certain distance of an already incorporated city.
2. NC Law allows large cities to annex any area adjacent to their city limits without any restraints that I know about.
Greensboro uses these two provisions to swallow up areas around its perimeter and inflict "original zoning." to the area.
The protest petition only applies to zoning map amendments. It arises either when neighbors object to the REZONING of a parcel or when the owner objects to a REZONING proposed by the government or the neighbors.
COUNTY RESIDENTS DO NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO USE THE PROTEST PETITION. The exception to this general rule is where the General Assembly has modified the generally applicable law as it applies to a particular city or county. For example, local legislation adopted in 1971 removed the protest petition for Greensboro, while local legislation adopted in 2003 extended the protest petition to Durham County.
The overwhelming majority of rezoning petitions are not subjected to a protest petition. . . .
Some of this Information provided by: David W. Owens, Gladys H. Coates Professor of Public Law and Government School of Government CB 3330, Knapp-Sanders Building University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-3330 919-966-4208 (voice) 919-962-0654 (fax) owens@sog.unc.edu
And:The Protest Petition Blog
http://protestpetitiongreensboro.blogspot.com
Negotiation Backlash
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Thoughts on Zoning Protest Petition
I find the statement by Marlene Sanford, president of the Triad Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition who acts as TREBIC Representative to Greensboro City Council insincere.
According to the New-Record Feb. 14, Ms Sanford said: “The City Council asked us to work on a compromise,” . . . .“TREBIC came to the table to negotiate in good faith.”
When has TREBIC negotiated a real COMPROMISE in good faith?
Negotiation is defined as "try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others."
Compromise is defined as "an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions."
Is TREBIC getting a taste of it's own brand of negotiating?
I find that most, if not always, the development industry in Greensboro only talks to those adversely affected by their policies to convince them that TREBIC is always right and negotiations are usually based on making minor changes to some development plans and do very little to change their "real plans."
Highly paid lawyers hired by developers with very little respect for good development and who are not people friendly, make a show of trying to work with residents adversely affected by their plans.
TREBIC, maybe the joke's on you this time.
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Thoughts on Zoning Protest Petition
I find the statement by Marlene Sanford, president of the Triad Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition who acts as TREBIC Representative to Greensboro City Council insincere.
According to the New-Record Feb. 14, Ms Sanford said: “The City Council asked us to work on a compromise,” . . . .“TREBIC came to the table to negotiate in good faith.”
When has TREBIC negotiated a real COMPROMISE in good faith?
Negotiation is defined as "try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others."
Compromise is defined as "an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions."
Is TREBIC getting a taste of it's own brand of negotiating?
I find that most, if not always, the development industry in Greensboro only talks to those adversely affected by their policies to convince them that TREBIC is always right and negotiations are usually based on making minor changes to some development plans and do very little to change their "real plans."
Highly paid lawyers hired by developers with very little respect for good development and who are not people friendly, make a show of trying to work with residents adversely affected by their plans.
TREBIC, maybe the joke's on you this time.
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Roasted Commissioner
Annual Awards Banquet and Celebrity Roast
Presented by
Court Watch of North Carolina
Thursday, October 4, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
Banquet Room, Bur-Mil Club
Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Owl's Roost Road, Greensboro
Honoring those who have excelled in collecting child support in Guilford and Davidson Counties
Awards given to: Child Support Enforcement Agents, Support Staff, Supervisor, and a District Court Judge
A Friendly Celebrity Roast:
GUILFORD COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PAUL GIBSON
Dinner! Door prizes!
Restaurant Gift Certificates!
Silent Auction!
A few tickets still available at $30 ea.
Contact Court Watch of North Carolina to Make a Reservation.
(336) 275-2346 or e-mail:courtwatchofnc.net
Presented by
Court Watch of North Carolina
Thursday, October 4, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
Banquet Room, Bur-Mil Club
Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Owl's Roost Road, Greensboro
Honoring those who have excelled in collecting child support in Guilford and Davidson Counties
Awards given to: Child Support Enforcement Agents, Support Staff, Supervisor, and a District Court Judge
A Friendly Celebrity Roast:
GUILFORD COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PAUL GIBSON
Dinner! Door prizes!
Restaurant Gift Certificates!
Silent Auction!
A few tickets still available at $30 ea.
Contact Court Watch of North Carolina to Make a Reservation.
(336) 275-2346 or e-mail:courtwatchofnc.net
Me too, Ed
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From Ed Cone, N&R today: "News that a group of civic leaders is considering a new branding campaign for Greensboro did not cause my heart to race in anticipation of a resulting boom in our economic prospects of self-esteem. In fact, it made me cringe."
Me too, Ed.
Some of the thoughts of Ed Cone in his column today should be refined and posted on billboards and featured on the pages of every news and media source available.
Ed states that, "This place is clean and green, in terms of landscape, if not development policy."
Some of his thoughts that should be translated into ads for Greensboro are:
• Promote the Virtues of Greensboro and build on what we've got.
• Talk about what's great about Greensboro. What makes us a good place to live, work, start a business or relocate a large corporate headquarters?
• Greensboro missed out on the explosive growth that has transformed Raleigh and Charlote into traffic-chocked icons of suburban blandness.
• Emphasize our livability and take affirmative steps to preserve and enhance it.
• Our geography makes us a natural transportation hub.
And from me:
Emphasize our unique blend of small town charm with big city amenities in promoting our city. Talk about what we have and what potential we have, rather than focusing on more silly slogans.
Greensboro is a great place for children to grow up and a place they will want their own children to enjoy. Some of our promotions should include our public parks and recreation facilities and should feature families enjoying them.
Ed mentioned that our public school system could use improvements. This is one of the areas that really needs to be improved in order to restore Greensboro back to being a better place for families.
http://www.news-record.com/apps/pbcs.dll/Section?Category=NEWSREC02020404
From Ed Cone, N&R today: "News that a group of civic leaders is considering a new branding campaign for Greensboro did not cause my heart to race in anticipation of a resulting boom in our economic prospects of self-esteem. In fact, it made me cringe."
Me too, Ed.
Some of the thoughts of Ed Cone in his column today should be refined and posted on billboards and featured on the pages of every news and media source available.
Ed states that, "This place is clean and green, in terms of landscape, if not development policy."
Some of his thoughts that should be translated into ads for Greensboro are:
• Promote the Virtues of Greensboro and build on what we've got.
• Talk about what's great about Greensboro. What makes us a good place to live, work, start a business or relocate a large corporate headquarters?
• Greensboro missed out on the explosive growth that has transformed Raleigh and Charlote into traffic-chocked icons of suburban blandness.
• Emphasize our livability and take affirmative steps to preserve and enhance it.
• Our geography makes us a natural transportation hub.
And from me:
Emphasize our unique blend of small town charm with big city amenities in promoting our city. Talk about what we have and what potential we have, rather than focusing on more silly slogans.
Greensboro is a great place for children to grow up and a place they will want their own children to enjoy. Some of our promotions should include our public parks and recreation facilities and should feature families enjoying them.
Ed mentioned that our public school system could use improvements. This is one of the areas that really needs to be improved in order to restore Greensboro back to being a better place for families.
http://www.news-record.com/apps/pbcs.dll/Section?Category=NEWSREC02020404
A Few Jail Facts for Beth
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• Jails are not fun or funny.
• Reality Shows on TV are NOT REAL.
• You would not like to be locked inside the Guilford County Jail.
• Most Guilford County Commissioners have not visited local jails in the past few years.
• Over 80 percent of inmates in Guilford County Jails are awaiting trial. (This means that they have not been convicted of the crime with which they are currently charged.)
• Conditions in the Guilford County Jail in Greensboro are disgusting. Inmates hardly have room to stand in the "day rooms" provided.
• Overcrowded jails in Guilford County are dangerous to inmates, employees and county commissioners.
• About half those held in Guilford County Jails have been in jail before or have been treated in alternative programs.
• Any fairly-intelligent person cannot believe that the general population can increase without an increase in criminal activity.
• Lack of speedy trials (a right the US Constitution guarantees) is one of the reasons for over-crowded conditions in local jails.
• Anyone accused of a crime, guilty or not, could spend some time in jail, and even an hour there is no picnic.
Reference: greensboring
• Jails are not fun or funny.
• Reality Shows on TV are NOT REAL.
• You would not like to be locked inside the Guilford County Jail.
• Most Guilford County Commissioners have not visited local jails in the past few years.
• Over 80 percent of inmates in Guilford County Jails are awaiting trial. (This means that they have not been convicted of the crime with which they are currently charged.)
• Conditions in the Guilford County Jail in Greensboro are disgusting. Inmates hardly have room to stand in the "day rooms" provided.
• Overcrowded jails in Guilford County are dangerous to inmates, employees and county commissioners.
• About half those held in Guilford County Jails have been in jail before or have been treated in alternative programs.
• Any fairly-intelligent person cannot believe that the general population can increase without an increase in criminal activity.
• Lack of speedy trials (a right the US Constitution guarantees) is one of the reasons for over-crowded conditions in local jails.
• Anyone accused of a crime, guilty or not, could spend some time in jail, and even an hour there is no picnic.
Reference: greensboring
Better Ideas
Two of the most important problems facing Greensboro and all of North Carolina are: Waste Disposal and Affordable Energy Sources. These should be addressed today. We have many options for dealing with these problems. Greensboro City Council can be the leader in regional planning for the future. (look at the WTE site WTE ) WTE.cbll.net for information on Waste to Energy.
Greensboro City Council passed a policy in 1998 to look into regional waste disposal problems. Then, apparently, it was pushed aside and ignored. In the past several months there has been a little vague talk about a regional landfill, but no real push for action. No new ideas, no innovative thinking, just a few lame excuses.
Help me take action to address these problems. I need your vote. Good government is forward-looking.
Good government is not a spectator sport. Get involved. GO VOTE!
Greensboro City Council passed a policy in 1998 to look into regional waste disposal problems. Then, apparently, it was pushed aside and ignored. In the past several months there has been a little vague talk about a regional landfill, but no real push for action. No new ideas, no innovative thinking, just a few lame excuses.
Help me take action to address these problems. I need your vote. Good government is forward-looking.
Good government is not a spectator sport. Get involved. GO VOTE!
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