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We found another Sioux Falls Zoning Board of Adjustment (BOA) meeting on Monday September 28, 2015. Cameraman Bruce was there to capture the process the board goes through to determine if property variances should be granted.
Property variances are granted if extenuating circumstances exist to make the property more usable without hurting the neighbors or neighborhood.
We witness what a broken water main can do to a business owner. A homeowner with a garage-less monster truck trying to get forgiveness, variance and building because much of the work is already done. Then we have a business owner trying to get by without following the Shape Places code rules by planting a flag with a few Subaru Foresters. What were they thinking? See if they can grow?
With as many people already questioning Shape Places and the way it has screwed up, it does have some good features. One thing we have learned, neighborhoods must be ready to fight for their rights or forever lose them.
What would think if your neighbor planted a flag and a few cars in their yard like Columbus in 1492, would you see the natives revolt? We saw a revolt caused by uncaring arrogance bordering on abuse, pushed back. It felt good.
What is “Shape Places” that is mentioned so much by various commenters in regards to Sanford Falls and Mayor Mike Huether?
You don’t have to comply with city ordinances. The Board of Adjustment process is but another irrelevant function. You pay a fee to be heard in an attempt to make you look like you accept their opinion. Courts do not recognize city judicial process. Without it (a court order), the city has no power. With a new mayor, democracy can be reestablished. You are entitled to presenting your evidence and a jury of your peers (not city political types brother-in-laws). Yes, this is a rigged atmosphere not unlike a fraternity initiation. Buy into it and you’ll follow the rest of the Buffalo herd over the cliff.
I’ll visit with Subaru. The trick is to get a citation, not respond, & get another citation. The 2nd is double jeopardy that guarrantees no reprisal. Constitutionally, a 2nd without pursuing the first releases the defendant. It’s in ordinances for 2nd & 3rd violations. Beg for them, it’s indirect aoproval. Even without a 2nd citation, ordinance requires it.
Someday the city attorney will go to law school and not have to contract real lawyers.
The D@ily Spin – your tinfoil hat is on too tight this morning.
To the question Defeat Huether 2018! on 09.29.15 at 6:12 pm asked: Shape Places is the name of the updated zoning rules Sioux Falls is supposed to follow.
For example Shape Places updated or modified the process of classifying property uses.
The city of Sioux Falls held an election in 2014 and this issue was referral #3. MMM and his minions conducted a questionably legal advocational education program on this and the other three citizen based issues put on the ballot. Citizens collected signatures on petitions and tried to explain problems before the vote but city employees were illegally sent out by the mayor’s office to control the discussions.
We now have to deal with fixing the mixed package of good and bad. Let’s hope the crap gets fixed and they leave the good alone.
Defeat Huether 2018: Shape Places? _ _ _ _. A four letter word. Use your imagination.
Looks like the city propaganda director inserted a few one liners. A screech here and there might help him realize he represents anarchy.