by amapaspv | Jan 3, 2014 | Development, News | Noticias
View from Brisa Lunar
In June the Amapas Neighborhood Association and Junta Vecinal became aware of a new proposed condominium “Azure”, whose proposed height would adversely affect property values at current members Brisa Lunar and Monte Vista. The ANA contacted the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office in Guadalajara, requesting a review of the permit and any appropriate legal action.
In what we believe is a first in Amapas, The Prosecutor’s Office (PRODEUR) recently served notice that it had annulled ‘Azure’s construction license.
The Amapas Neighborhood Association and Junta Vecinal support responsible development in Amapas. It is however, our mission to fight out of control development whenever possible: when developers blow through established laws or restrictions, in a single-minded effort to make more money from a lot. This hurts the neighborhood because of buildings which are out of scale, too tall, too big on the lot, or both. We lose our character, our views, increase density beyond what the hills can support, and create ecological challenges regarding drainage, sewer and water capacity, green space and landslides. Problems with traffic and access to the hills in the event of emergencies are also compromised.
Anything that goes up on that land now will need a new permit, subject to the Plan Parcial, which requires a smaller building footprint, greater greenspace, off-street parking, and new height and density limits.
This is an ongoing problem and a major reason why the ANA is seeking to obtain a “Visto Bueno” (pre-approval of all permits) authority for Amapas. The fight continues.
by amapaspv | Jun 14, 2013 | Development, Junta Vecinal, News | Noticias
It’s official: In May 2013, the City approved the Amapas Junta Vecinal! With the same geographic boundaries as the ANA, but representing all colonia residents (not just ANA members), our Junta Vecinal is entitled to special recognition and cooperation with the City and its many departments – all facilitated by the Office of Citizen Participation.
While this won’t automatically solve all our problems, it should make it much easier for us to get official City attention and enter into public-private partnerships on things like landslide cleanup and our much-needed street-improvements.
Among other things, the Amapas Junta Vecinal has the right and obligation to review – and approve or disapprove – anything new or unusual in our colonia. This includes new business licenses, special events, the display of advertising banners, etc. Most activities that require a City permit must now be first signed-off by the Junta Vecinal. It’s a way to help ensure local control over local happenings.
The Junta will soon begin regular monthly meetings, open to all residents, and attended by Citizen Participation Representative Aby Rodriguez, who will act as our liason with City departments. Look for further announcements as the Junta gets organized this summer.
The Amapas Junta Vecinal will work hand-in-glove with the Amapas Neighborhood Association because we share the same goals and priorities. We also share many of the same officers and vocales. They are: Tom Swale, president; Don Pickens, treasurer; Myrna Morton-Brown, secretary; Gene Mendoza, vocal; Ben Schatz, vocal; Jae Palsce, vocal; Melissa Suneson, vocal.
Why have two separate neighborhood organizations? The Junta has the official ‘juice’ to arrange City meetings and get things done, but no money; the ANA has the organization, communications, dedicated members…and your annual membership dues & contributions to maintain the Patrol car, repair the streets, etc. Each organization, by itself, is pretty powerless. Together, they’re a powerhouse working to get things done for Amapas.
by amapaspv | Apr 24, 2013 | Development
Which of these buildings is not like the others?
In 2012 the ANA was responsible for passing a new “Plan Parcial”, defining development limits in Amapas. All new permits must be issued against this plan, which more strictly defines development in terms of density and height. Now, the ANA is fighting to refine and enforce this plan. We need your help. Please visit this part of our website for more information.
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