Sunday, July 31, 2011

Gandy Elevated- A Concern Again

We have learned from Sandra Murman, our county commissioner, that the Gandy elevated project has been put on the agenda for the next Metropolitan Planning Org. meeting. The demon has reared its ugly head again.
Ms. Murman has planned to meet with local residents at the Platt library on August 5 to discuss topics of interest. Our association president, Dennis Kralick, has agreed to work closely with the Bayside West neighborhood association president Jerry Frankhouser to spread the word of our opposition to this project. It is so nice to once again have a board president interested in community affairs. Dennis will share our concerns with Ms. Murman. If you are in the neighborhood, stop in and speak with her too.
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) once agreed to honor the wishes of the local businesses and residents. We made our objections to the Gandy overpass loud and clear and THEA took the project temporarily off the burner.

On Monday, August 8 at 1:30 pm, the Board of Directors of the Expressway Authority will meet to discuss the Gandy State Environmental Impact Report (SEIR). The Board meeting will be held at 1104 East Twiggs Street, First Floor, Tampa, FL 33602. During this meeting the study process, community involvement objectives and outcomes, and the study’s suggested preferred alternative will be presented to the Board. The Board will be asked to accept the SEIR document. Board acceptance of the study does not mean that the Board is adopting the project or deciding to move forward with implementation.

In the past we have had just a few representatives from Regency Cove. If you plan to attend, please note that you may park in the fenced Authority lot or under the Selmon Expressway. There will be signs designating the parking area. Public input is limited to three minutes per person. Please prepare your remarks accordingly.

If you cannot attend, please write your objections to the Gandy overpass in an email. You can send it to the president, in care of the Office. For all who are interested in the value of your property, we need to voice our opposition to this ghastly project.

1 comment:

Don Spector said...

Once again Joe lucnchbucket takes it up the a--. Sorry my spell check is not working.When they put the mediam in on Gandy Blvd overrpassaes was the first step in a overpass.We once again were lies to in my opinion as i have been told by many bussiness owners it was the first step for a ovderpass.Its like the lie about the developmnent at Georgetown which has increase the numbers of units versus a public parks space,etc.IMHO recency cove has no vlaue in both the developments because of the low property taxes this park generarates.The Govt and its whores dont care about the working class/retirees and once again the lobbyist will get their way.When i move in this park 6 years i was told 3 lie by Tom the mgr of park about my 3 major concerns-he wanted his commision- not the truth.next month we will have 19 new traffic light to generate $158.000 ticket for red light runner-GANDY&Westshore and [ i have no problem with this). GANDY and Manhatten &Gandy and DALE Mabry.ITS like the king in the castle talkin to the peasant"we must obey the golden rule.One peasant raises his hand and states what is the Golden Rule and the king Says "WHOEVER HAS THE GOLD MAKES THE RULES.Seniors have no voice-AARP IS IN THE INSURANCE BUSINESS. THE/CON GOES ON.imho The park board is no differnt then the other/govt- I refuse to p-- IN THE WIND.