Slog - Comments on Miller Greens http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/12/miller_greens Scott Engler's proposal to build 11 cottages on a vacant lot at Thomas and 24th Ave. E is "still in the massage phase.” The Miller Greens development needs to get the city's approval to rezone the land from single-family, which would only accommodate four homes, to L1, and intermediate classification that allows a buffer of moderate density. Engler submitted his application on Dec. 4 and is negotiating with the city over the last remaining sticking point, a community building on the lot that exceeds height limits. Engler says neither he nor the city want to give up the building, which... Copyright 2008 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:20:56 -0800 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:50:59 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Fnarf Any neighbor who hasn't lived there long enough to remember what a mind-blowing shithole that lot used to be shouldn't be allowed to have an opinion.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/12/miller_greens#c573129 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/12/miller_greens#c573129 Boom Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:25:40 -0800 Comment by COMTE Well, I certainly applaud the "sustainable" aspect of his design proposal, but at $600K each for an 1,100 ft sq unit, I'M never going to be able to afford to live there.

]]> COMTE http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/12/miller_greens#c573141 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/12/miller_greens#c573141 Boom Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:38:13 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Does anyone on this forum remember the Toilet House at that corner? Had the toilet seats and the uncomprehensible political writing all over it?

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/12/miller_greens#c573142 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/12/miller_greens#c573142 Boom Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:38:28 -0800 Comment by Harry Callahan why don't these fools go densify in issaquah?

]]> Harry Callahan http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/12/miller_greens#c573177 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/12/miller_greens#c573177 Boom Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:15:39 -0800 Comment by Dougsf The anecdote from the woman who "played chicken" with another car on one of Seattle's narrow streets is funny.

First of all, the reason there isn't room for both of you to pass is because cars are parked on the street - a luxury she presumably enjoys.

Second, why are residents concerned that this potential developement will infringe on their parking? If their building doesn't provide spots for them, it's hypocritical to complain. They've got no more entitlement to the street than anyone else.

]]> Dougsf http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/12/miller_greens#c573222 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/12/miller_greens#c573222 Boom Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:16:18 -0800 Comment by Fnarf That form of "playing chicken" is standard operating procedure on residential streets in Seattle and always has been. Woman must have moved here from LA three months ago.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/12/miller_greens#c573301 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/12/miller_greens#c573301 Boom Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:50:59 -0800