Edited version of email to residents from Council Member John Fricke (sent Jan. 13 2008)
On Tuesday, Jan. 20th, Barack Obama will begin restoring Lincoln’s promise of government for the people. But in Emeryville, Tuesday will mark yet another day when the City Council grants developers whatever they ask, with little concrete benefit to the residents.
The City Council majority is poised to grant another demolition permit so that a developer can tear down an old brick commercial building on Adeline Street at 39th Street:
http://www.johnfricke.com/39th-Adeline1.jpg
Last November, the Council granted a demolition permit to tear down an old brick commercial building at Doyle and Powell streets:
http://www.johnfricke.com/Doyle-Powell1.jpg
Two years ago, the City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting the demolition of a significant structure absent Council approval. Both the buildings cited above both meet the criteria of a significant structure. One would think that passing such an ordinance would result in significant structures being preserved.
Please attend this Tuesday’s meeting and urge the Council to save the building at 39th and Adelines streets. Please contact your neighbors and urge them to join you at the meeting:
Tuesday, January 20th, 7:15 p.m.
1333 Park Avenue (@ Hollis Street
If you are interested in helping contact neighbors, please email jfricke@johnfricke.com
