tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post1052616862200958223..comments2023-08-25T05:18:29.312-06:00Comments on Madville Times: New Heartland Building: Permit First, Investigate Problems Later?caheidelbergerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-14653855084784279572009-05-08T01:10:00.000-06:002009-05-08T01:10:00.000-06:00The conditional use permit issue was for a zoning ...The conditional use permit issue was for a zoning issue: http://madisonet.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=20300547&BRD=1302&PAG=461&dept_id=181987&rfi=8<br /><br />While Jud may have brought about some appropriate concerns about a building being built on adjoining property, it was not a zoning issue which is what the commission was addressing. The commission acted rightly in dismissing his claim.Brett Kearinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11855390879104960816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-42372800829811464682009-05-07T15:43:00.000-06:002009-05-07T15:43:00.000-06:00I understand the point about where the expertise i...I understand the point about where the expertise is and the need to delegate. But if I'm on a commission, and someone says a construction project might exacerbate a problem, wouldn't be within my rights (and maybe even obligated) to put the permit that is in my power on hold until I hear from the municipal building department that the problem isn't a problem?caheidelbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-45341561761236552562009-05-07T15:25:00.000-06:002009-05-07T15:25:00.000-06:00No, that is why Madison has a municipal building d...No, that is why Madison has a municipal building department. If every building issue was brought to the commission's attention and they had to act on it that is all they would do all day everyday. They have to delegate responsibility. Jud most likely isn't happy with the answer from the municipal building department he received.Tony Amerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926509220711589398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-49807464086124373412009-05-07T05:35:00.000-06:002009-05-07T05:35:00.000-06:00I know the commissioners aren't experts... but if ...I know the commissioners aren't experts... but if there are concerns that a project might cause problems, isn't it within their purview to hold up on letting the project proceed until they can get their experts to look into those concerns?caheidelbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-8084157525801476262009-05-06T13:39:00.000-06:002009-05-06T13:39:00.000-06:00While Jud's concerns are legitimate, I agree with ...While Jud's concerns are legitimate, I agree with the council that it's not appropriate for them to rule here. They are not construction experts/hydrological engineers.<br /><br />The municipal building department (I don't remember what Madison calls it at the moment) is however capable and responsible for evaluating construction plans.<br /><br />Jud might have already lodged a complaint there but had it fall on deaf ears (not terribly uncommon I hear) and chose to voice it more publicly. If so, good activism on his part. If not, he should lodge a complaint with the right department!Tony Amerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926509220711589398noreply@blogger.com