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Old 04-17-2019, 11:07 AM   #30
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Believe it or not... there is not a whole lot more that can be done when it comes to Weirs development without possibly incurring HUGE expense!

I think the biggest stumbling block will be the archaeology of the area.... as we came to see in the failed bid for the Drive-In. All it will take is the discovery of bones or artifacts and the project stops dead.

The parcel next to Cumby's could sell to a hotel chain, but archaeology.... not to mention court battles with the Veterans when it comes to runoff, noise, etc etc.

Faro property could sell... but developing the field above? archaeology....

So when you couple the high initial purchase price, with the potential to find bones or artifacts, The Weirs quickly becomes a developers nightmare.

Surf Coaster could be rezoned and become a residential neighborhood, but the city has clearly indicated they want a hotel there.

Woodsy
I knew the archaeological issues with the Drive In but did not know the parcel next to Cumby had the same issues. As far as run off and noise those issues can be easily resolved

The city can hope for a hotel all they want at the Surf Coaster site but if they are not willing to assist and facilitate the project no one will develop the location.

As "LI" has stated you need 3 interested parties (owner, developer and city) working together for a common goal of improve the area and economy of the city but until this happens the area will stay stagnant
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