tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post8821222167729835135..comments2024-03-28T09:34:40.537-07:00Comments on Encinitas Undercover: Peter Stern on Measure TEncinitas Undercoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071321730581304823noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-82847443742393381402016-11-04T03:07:12.753-07:002016-11-04T03:07:12.753-07:00Three judges signed off, but the one who authored ...Three judges signed off, but the one who authored the Desert Rose opinion is awful; he should retire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-50750354002203702082016-10-30T08:22:37.900-07:002016-10-30T08:22:37.900-07:009:53 PM
Luck had nothing to do with it. It was a...9:53 PM<br /><br />Luck had nothing to do with it. It was a three panel appellate judges who issued the opinion. The superior court judge wasn't very familiar with CEQA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-22649162206047563322016-10-29T21:53:09.175-07:002016-10-29T21:53:09.175-07:00Marco got lucky with that last judge. He was shot...Marco got lucky with that last judge. He was shot down by the first one. He knows how to bully and that apparently impresses some folks.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-85132169953053392752016-10-29T10:26:07.411-07:002016-10-29T10:26:07.411-07:00The future is urban..
https://news.fastcompany.co...The future is urban..<br /><br />https://news.fastcompany.com/leaked-army-video-shows-a-future-of-urban-hellscapes-4023336Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-19706159700263946272016-10-28T21:06:50.818-07:002016-10-28T21:06:50.818-07:00Marco appeared to know what he was doing on Desert...Marco appeared to know what he was doing on Desert Rose no matter that the outcome was disagreeable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-86978392470719169492016-10-28T13:43:24.250-07:002016-10-28T13:43:24.250-07:00Numbers 2 and 3 were the lowered numbers that Jeff...Numbers 2 and 3 were the lowered numbers that Jeff Murphy negotiated with HCD; 669 was the new number until that moron who authored the petition got Prop A moving forward, then after Prop A passed, with all the property owners having lost their building-rights for 3 stories, it went up to 1033. Blame yourselves, don't blame Murphy. So delusional.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-68350931675706218622016-10-28T10:47:22.388-07:002016-10-28T10:47:22.388-07:007:30 PM (Oct. 26)
"You have demonstrated onl...7:30 PM (Oct. 26)<br /><br />"You have demonstrated only that you have an opinion. We know Mr. Stern is an attorney, a member of the California bar, and well versed in city matters as he has spoke at city meetings often."<br /><br />I looked up Peter Stern on the State Bar of California database and it doesn't show him as a member of the California Bar.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-20053091468767109462016-10-28T09:02:10.924-07:002016-10-28T09:02:10.924-07:00And while we're at it, Marco's not a land-...And while we're at it, Marco's not a land-use attorney, either.<br /><br />Which is beside the point, really. Lawyers know how to research case law and understand consequences. Stern did research, even checked with other attorneys on interpretation, and Marco - well, we've seen him take any case and argue anything a developer wants him to - whether it's reasonable and winnable, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-69441234006765451172016-10-27T23:23:38.686-07:002016-10-27T23:23:38.686-07:0048 feet??? are you kidding me!!! I ain't vot...48 feet??? are you kidding me!!! I ain't voting for anyone that supports measure T......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-23092812459714801642016-10-27T14:16:04.616-07:002016-10-27T14:16:04.616-07:00They are most certainly going to be, of T passes, ...They are most certainly going to be, of T passes, so I assume you're playing with words. Not in the code now, will be - that's what we're talking about. What will be.<br /><br />All are in the supplemental mailer and no, I'm not going to dig out the page references for you.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-31979863930389745152016-10-27T13:06:13.213-07:002016-10-27T13:06:13.213-07:00If the list above was numbered... I would say that...If the list above was numbered... I would say that 2, 3, 4, and 6 aren't what you claim it to be. They are not in the code.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-33851366648636073872016-10-27T12:58:08.540-07:002016-10-27T12:58:08.540-07:00What, exactly, is the "bigger picture" t...What, exactly, is the "bigger picture" that needs:<br /><br />- reduced onsite parking requirements to enable more at-market units<br />- lowered design standards to lower construction costs<br />- smaller windows to enable lower building costs<br />- reduced setbacks front, side, back to enable more at-market units<br />- higher building lot coverage to enable more at-market units<br /Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-37732799070985835782016-10-27T10:05:24.626-07:002016-10-27T10:05:24.626-07:00nope. nope. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-68002666034300506152016-10-27T07:02:27.722-07:002016-10-27T07:02:27.722-07:00You guys do realize the a developer friendly polic...You guys do realize the a developer friendly policy would be....<br /><br />"Build at three stories," nothing else to it.<br /><br />I have read half of the zoning standards and can tell you that developers have some serious regulations to contend with. <br /><br />I understand you want to throw things around to see what has traction, but the new design guidelines and zoning standards Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-20459557533564932962016-10-26T22:31:44.986-07:002016-10-26T22:31:44.986-07:006:30 PM
Which is why Sabine uses other law firms ...6:30 PM<br /><br />Which is why Sabine uses other law firms that do specialize in land use as does other cities, especially smaller cities which can only afford one city attorney. <br /><br />While a city attorney is expected to be familiar with government related law they are a general counsel and will hire specialists as needed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-8210266272194089042016-10-26T22:25:54.144-07:002016-10-26T22:25:54.144-07:007:30 PM
I actually do know what I'm talking a...7:30 PM<br /><br />I actually do know what I'm talking about. I'm not trying to disparage Mr. Stein but to someone who does know the process and statutes, he hasn't demonstrated that he fully understands it no matter how well intention he is.<br /><br />But ultimately, if the measure fails, we will all learn just will happen. Will Encinitas lose development control until a spelled Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-65212865106103464992016-10-26T22:19:38.192-07:002016-10-26T22:19:38.192-07:00Marco has threatened to sue; I sure don't see ...Marco has threatened to sue; I sure don't see him as an affordable housing advocate. He is jumping on the developer/real estate interest bandwagon, because that's where the money is.<br /><br />Apparently, by what he is saying, Marco feels that it's inevitable Encinitas, we citizens, will be forced to upzone citywide to appease a law that is being used by Gonzales and other "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-45493744284679785772016-10-26T21:57:18.423-07:002016-10-26T21:57:18.423-07:009:46 is Marco. That's some of the same exact ...9:46 is Marco. That's some of the same exact language he used in his interview on KPBS radio.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-25218047270434761612016-10-26T21:53:56.879-07:002016-10-26T21:53:56.879-07:00The 25% affordable housing rate could be do-able. ...The 25% affordable housing rate could be do-able. Then more ACTUAL affordable units would have to be included in new-build developments. <br /><br />The Moonlight Lofts bought their "inclusionary" units through credits. Monies paid went to ALREADY EXISTING AND ALREADY COUNTED (supposedly already counted) affordable units at the Boathouses property. The inclusionary housing fund was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-38703644678117704442016-10-26T21:36:56.911-07:002016-10-26T21:36:56.911-07:00I also would love to see Peter Stern run for offic...I also would love to see Peter Stern run for office here in Encinitas. He did apply for the Planning Commission one time, at least, but of course Council passed him by for someone whose strings they could pull.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-71058864382634808662016-10-26T21:35:17.412-07:002016-10-26T21:35:17.412-07:00Yes, that's High School Debate 101; attack you...Yes, that's High School Debate 101; attack your opponents by claiming they don't have a viable plan. The City, including its consultants and staff, along with Council, haven't come up with a viable plan that would achieve affordable housing mandates. <br /><br />Marco, you are resorting to name-calling by labeling us as NIMBY's, a term created by developers and employed by Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-34830235537803047062016-10-26T19:52:30.029-07:002016-10-26T19:52:30.029-07:00Some of the signs are inside fencing. For example...Some of the signs are inside fencing. For example at the SE corner of Manchester and El Camino Real. That owner is trying everything to up-zone his property which is on the lagoon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-38831485954450010872016-10-26T19:30:06.265-07:002016-10-26T19:30:06.265-07:004:30. Unfortunately, you again attack others with...4:30. Unfortunately, you again attack others with no facts. Mr Stern has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the process, and grap of the facts and issues. You have demonstrated only that you have an opinion. We know Mr. Stern is an attorney, a member of the California bar, and well versed in city matters as he has spoke at city meetings often. You on the other hand are a faceless, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-82462104797837759592016-10-26T19:25:58.747-07:002016-10-26T19:25:58.747-07:00Keep drinking the city kool-aid, 7:13. Keep calli...Keep drinking the city kool-aid, 7:13. Keep calling the outrageous power grabs and developer gifts in T "compliance," even though not required by the State.<br /><br />What's your favorite flavor? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-26199122940662710952016-10-26T19:13:41.728-07:002016-10-26T19:13:41.728-07:00Brainless political piñata whacking may feel good,...Brainless political piñata whacking may feel good, but it won't win any court cases or resolve our compliance problem. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com