The Boys In the Corner
A story about the upcoming “fourth quarter” in the fight against out-of-state developers.
Preserve Plantation Neighborhood Canvass
Preserve Plantation Neighborhood has canvased the neighborhood and has taken a poll of the 253 homeowners and 32 Edgewood Senior Living residents, in addition to several neighbors in the Riverside Village and Lake Harbor communities about where they stand regarding the new Special Area Plan (SAP) application that will be before the City Council this week.
Citizen Comment in Opposition to the SAP Application
Read the letter opposing the SAP application a concerned citizen sent to Garden City ahead of the June 12, 2023 City Council hearing.
My Purple Home and Alligator Pond
A note from Dr. John Livingston about the Plantation HOA’s Master Declaration Contract.
New Info Regarding Opposition to the SAP Application
Read the recent letter concerned citizens wrote to Garden City regarding new information related to the opposition of the SAP application.
BOHICA — (Bend Over Here It Comes Again)
An article written by Dr. John Livingston and originally posted online in the Gem State Patriot News discussing the challenges with government and business, and the impact on the community.
A Note About the Planning and Zoning Committee Decision
Dr. John Livingston shares a note about the loss we experienced at the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on May 24, 2023, and discusses what to expect moving forward.
Plantation Master Association Newsletter June 2013
A Plantation Master Association Newsletter from June 2013 discussing the enforceability of the CC&Rs.
Surveyors in the Neighborhood
Read about the surveyors spotted in the Plantation neighborhood on May 25, 2023, and the position of Preserve Plantation after the most recent Planning and Zoning Commission hearing.
Response from Dr. John Livingston
A response from Dr. John Livingston regarding the recent Save Plantation email titled “Setting the Record Straight”.
Possible Reopening of Public Comments
The Chairman will decide whether to reopen public comments during the Planning and Zoning Committee hearing continuance on May 24, 2023 or move directly to deliberations and a vote. Mr. David Leroy, our attorney, wrote a letter to Garden City explaining the need for the former result.
Emails Regarding the Updated SAP Proposal
Emails between concerned citizens discussing the updated SAP proposal presented by the applicant.
May 18 Principals’ Meeting with Attorneys
A press release following an “on the record meeting” on May 18, 2023 with the applicant, which details the position of Preserve Plantation as it relates to the SAP application.
Citizen Letter Opposing the SAP Application
Read the numerous arguments opposing the SAP application concerned citizens recently shared with Garden City staff.
Beware of False Prophets
An article written by Dr. John Livingston sharing his thoughts on a movement that advocates for less parking in congested urban areas and a blind devotion to public transportation. Originally published online in the Gem State Patriot News.
Questions Unanswered
More questions than answers came out of the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on April 27, 2023.
Third Set of Comments by Mr. Leroy
Our attorney, Mr. David Leroy, put together a third set of comments opposing the SAP application and delivered it to Garden City prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on April 27, 2023.
The Idaho Way
An article written by Dr. John Livingston discussing the political issues as they relate to developers and “the process” of development. Originally published online in the Gem State Patriot News.
Second Set of Comments by Mr. Leroy
Our attorney, Mr. David Leroy, put together a second set of comments opposing the SAP application and delivered it to Garden City ahead of the public hearings scheduled for April and May.
Parking Amendment Update
Read the current draft of the parking ordinance and mark your calendars for a hearing scheduled on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:00pm.