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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Atiyeh Sues Over NIZ Plans

Two Abe Atiyeh corporations, which own two properties "adversely" affected by the NIZ Arena plans, have sued in Lehigh County Court, seeking to have those approved plans set aside. In Atiyeh's Complaint (you can read it here) the authority of Allentown Commercial and Industrial Development Authority (ACIDA), is challenged. Although ACIDA is helping finance and facilitate the project, it is not the owner, developer or operator.

Atiyeh also points to other the City's failure to vacate streets; ACIDA's failure to produce plans for review four weeks in advance; and the Planning Commission's decision to declare the project exempt, as a "municipal use," from certain provisions in the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

I'll have more about the NIZ later ...

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Exactly what the Tax Collection Committees need - "Abe on thir side." The NIZ must be good if Abe is opposed!

Anonymous said...

Leave it to abe to a friv suit. His lawyers must be laughing to the bank.

Anonymous said...

Sour Grapes! Abe owns the property at the SW corner of american parkway and union and always hoped for it to be the site of arena/convention center.In a flood plain? Seems like all the so called players are now scrambling.Havent yet heard from jeff trainer.

Anonymous said...

I am filling suit because I am tired of hearing this mans name everytime I turn around. Good, bad, or indifferent. Go away.

Anonymous said...

filing

Anonymous said...

Do politicians get dumber when they get elected?

The fact is, they don't need a college degree or even have to graduate from high school...

In this case, the mayor of Allentown and it's planning members needs to be accountable for what appears to be, total stupidity!

Anonymous said...

This guy seems like a royal pain. I agree with 4:50. I am really tired of hearing his name in the press. It's like dealing with a small bratty child. Stop giving them so much attention, and eventually, they'll act right.

Issac Touro said...

That's funny. A scum ball suing other scum balls

Anonymous said...

I hope Abe hits a home run! So, everyone else is supposed to be subjected to onerous rules but when the mayor is behind something then all the skids are greased. Abe has made some petty challenges in the past but this one is a challenge for the little guy.

Anonymous said...

What a crybaby.

Anonymous said...

I just became Abe's biggest fan. Make Allentown pay to explain.

Lighthouse said...

"Issac Touro said...
That's funny. A scum ball suing other scum balls

6:29 PM"

May not be what Madison had in mind, but as he wrote, "Ambition must be made to counteract ambition" (Federalist 51)

Actually a few sentences later: "If men were angels, no government would be necessary... In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable to government to control the governed, and in the next place, oblige it to control itself"

Bernie, I've been silent lately, but your posts on this NIZ, the players, and the impact on surrounding municipalities has been enlightening.

Bernie O'Hare said...

Thanks Lighthouse. Three public meetings today. Just got home and have to write what happened, and it's nice to see your kind words.

Bernie O'Hare said...

"Leave it to abe to a friv suit."

Last time I checked, the First Amendment gives all of us the right to petition our government to redress grievances, even Abe Atiyeh.

Anonymous said...

Yes and the abuse is rampant

Anonymous said...

Why wasn`t there a referendum? That`s how we govern around here .

Anonymous said...

This is an interesting lawsuit, that once again sheds more light on the constant array of shady backroom deals and allegations of corruption that plague every aspect of the arena development. Should the arena take advantage of the zoning waivers availble to City related uses? Is the arena a City related facility like the water plant, sewer plant, recycling center etc...? I sure hope not, that's an ever greater indicator that the City tax payers are being put at risk for the financing, maintenance and upkeep of the arena. Attorney Van Luvanee is very good, this should be interesting!