Potential Outcomes and Implications if Council Woman Vo Opposes.

Written By Navigate Forward

If Council Member Terry Vo decides not to support the Martin & Merritt Project, SomeraRoad, the developer, will face several potential paths forward. Each option carries significant implications for the Wedgewood-Houston (WeHo) neighborhood:

1. Project Stalls or Gets Withdrawn

  • Lack of Approval: Without Vo’s support, the project is unlikely to gain the necessary approvals through the Metro Council.

  • Project Abandonment: SomeraRoad might choose to abandon or indefinitely shelve the project, leaving the site undeveloped and waiting for a future administration more favorable to their plans.

2. Developer Modifies the Proposal

  • Further Revisions: SomeraRoad could attempt to revise the project to address community concerns, hoping to gain Vo’s support or reach a compromise that Metro Council would approve.

  • Potential Changes: This might involve reducing density, modifying design elements, or adjusting zoning requests to better align with community expectations.

3. SomeraRoad Divests the Property

  • Property Sale: If the project becomes unfeasible under the current conditions, SomeraRoad might decide to sell the property to another developer.

  • New Development Proposals: The new owner could propose a different project, potentially offering fewer community benefits or aligning less with current infrastructure and zoning efforts.

4. By-Right Development Instead of a Specific Plan (SP)

  • Existing Zoning Development: If the current SP proposal fails, SomeraRoad could opt to develop the property under existing zoning regulations without the same level of community input.

  • Potential Impact: This approach might lead to a less integrated, less community-focused development that prioritizes financial returns within legal zoning constraints.

5. Site Remains Undeveloped for an Extended Period

  • Vacancy: If no viable path forward is found, the property could remain vacant, delaying potential community improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and economic activity.

Community Considerations

Without the backing of Council Member Terry Vo, the Martin & Merritt Project faces significant challenges in moving forward. The key question for the community is whether an alternative to Martin & Merritt would better serve WeHo or if the risk of losing this specific project outweighs the concerns some residents have raised.

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