ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT by Ann Fiocco

As has been the case lately, I have many updates for the neighborhood. I would like to first clarify the vote on the Jackson Street. development. Although the neighborhood voted to support the project, it was with some stipulation. The day after our meeting I met again with the representatives for the project. They are going to take another look at the alleys and the challenges the project creates. They will then get back to me and I will update the community. They are, and have been, fully committed to paving the 1800 block of Jackson and adjacent alleys upon completion of the project. Demolition has begun on the JED property and I will have more on that project at our next meeting.

Our development committee met with the developer of the Rallo's parking lot. He is planning a 12-15 home project. I will be discussing a few details of this project at the next meeting and the developer will probably be presenting the full project at our August meeting.

I want to encourage everyone to attend the Key Highway Charrette/Workshop. As I say so often, change is coming and this is your chance to have a voice. It is in everyone's best interests to attend the charette (The charette is a "workshop" of sorts, at which all residents of the peninsula will be invited to participate in group sessions) that will shape the future of the peninsula.

Our development presentation at this month's meeting will be from NV Homes, who is developing the former T&M Paint property on Fort Avenue into 26 new homes. This developer has had several meetings with me and with the development committee, and now has a site plan and home design to show to the association.

Refer to http://www.baltimorehousing.org/ for all permit/renovation questions.

Please contact me with any questions. See you at the meeting. Ann