Comment 67690

By Tanya (anonymous) | Posted August 08, 2011 at 20:14:24

Thanks for the supportive responses. Firstly, I have no idea specifically who was meant by the term "agitator", but possibly they meant anyone who doesn't shut up and do as they're told. Secondly, let me spell out the problem:

I believe in working within the law, I'm no anarchist. I believe strongly in improving this city by legislation and by independent investors and business owners. This city needs all the help it can get. Google the Lonely Planet travel guide and see the absolutely GLOWING review they give our city. And city hall is happy for it to stay this way? Who wins with the status quo?

To get back on-point, "there has to be a process" was the most often-repeated phrase. However, this "process" is: 1. Shut down 2. Pay for inspections, architects, etc 3. Pay for variance or zoning change 4. Pay for utterly unnecessary work to be done 5. Once finished, go to committee, then wait for committee do decide if we can re-open 6. If anyone objects the committee rules against us, in which case we can appeal 7. If we lose the appeal, we are out of options.

Great process. As a gent from the planning department told me with the most misplaced glee I've ever heard, "it would take years, years and thousands of dollars."

What's more, in the specific case of the hostel, I have it on good authority that the theoretical zoning changes will make no difference, we are still not am acknowledged category.

Sorry to rant.

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