tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post7291608986521839063..comments2024-03-29T05:10:57.942-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Bethlehem Planners: Coffee Shop Should Be Able To Fry an EggBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-16549322001859739312012-10-12T18:57:18.147-04:002012-10-12T18:57:18.147-04:00I've never been to a tattoo shop, but there ar...I've never been to a tattoo shop, but there are two within a block of me and they do seem like quiet operations. Also, I've noticed that many more women are getting them. And some, not all, of them are very good. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-280194975031976672012-10-12T14:25:24.944-04:002012-10-12T14:25:24.944-04:00While the historic district may be most vulnerable...While the historic district may be most vulnerable, these zoning changes affect all parts of the City that have RT or RG zoning. The basic issue is this: under what conditions should it be possible to convert a residence in a residential district into commercial use? Under the old zoning ordinance, the answer was, very seldom since a variance would have to be obtained. Under the new ordinance passed in August, it could be often since any residence on a street corner that might have had at one time some small and short-lived business could be converted with a special exception, much easier to obtain. The modification considered at this meeting was in line with the original intent of the zoners, to allow conversions only if the corner property was once a corner store with clear storefront character. It is reasonable that restrictions should be placed, since the neighborhood is still residential. I'm not sure how many city residents would like to have a tattoo parlor or pawn shop set up next to their house, if they live in a residential neighborhood. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-15783152024946670572012-10-12T12:10:19.536-04:002012-10-12T12:10:19.536-04:00It might come across as snobbery, but I don't ...It might come across as snobbery, but I don't think it is. People who live there willingly subject themselves to the HARB, which can be very strict. They have to spend more money to maintain the historic quality of their properties. So i do understand their point when they say they are entitled to a little protection. I even agree. <br /><br />I personally don't see how a business on some corner lot will ruin them. So I think they are asking for too much when they ask for an outright ban. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57364555528101981932012-10-12T08:53:38.203-04:002012-10-12T08:53:38.203-04:00Zoning is about protecting neighborhoods and those...Zoning is about protecting neighborhoods and those investing in neighborhoods deserve protection and there is nothing snobish about that---just good common sense in a civilized society. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-69839294123446459192012-10-12T07:48:05.333-04:002012-10-12T07:48:05.333-04:00what a joke these hysterical bethle hem residents ...what a joke these hysterical bethle hem residents are. They are "entitled"<br /><br />More like just a bunch of snobsMark Bakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45195227625954692452012-10-12T07:25:36.108-04:002012-10-12T07:25:36.108-04:00only the bozos(read teachers)on
Bethlum council co...only the bozos(read teachers)on<br />Bethlum council could pass an ordinance and then immediately want to"fine tune"it. Then they can't even get their fine tuning right. Mark Bakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77481558939621730832012-10-12T02:47:39.750-04:002012-10-12T02:47:39.750-04:00Ban the Rajah of Rezoing and the city will be just...Ban the Rajah of Rezoing and the city will be just fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com