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Developer's commitment to the application and viability concerns

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    Council Member Kevin Riley questions David Rosenberg about the developer's public statement regarding potentially withdrawing the application. Rosenberg clarifies that it wasn't a threat but a statement of project reality, explaining that the project approved by the city planning commission is not viable or financeable.

    • The developer's team has been working on the project for over 6 years, demonstrating commitment
    • They believe the project can work with the workforce housing option and R70 zoning
    • The development team is committed to pursuing the project if it can be made viable