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Developers and property owners press Tempe consultants for more outreach, warn draft guidelines could deter investment
Summary
Developers and major downtown property owners at a Tempe public meeting said they were not adequately consulted and warned detailed guidelines could function like regulations that reduce property values; consultants said the materials are preliminary and pledged broader outreach and additional targeted meetings.
Developers, property owners and neighborhood representatives raised strong concerns about outreach and potential investment impacts after City of Tempe consultants presented preliminary Downtown Historic Core Plan draft guidelines.
Darren Sender, a zoning attorney active in downtown Tempe, told the consultants he had not seen one‑on‑one outreach to many large property owners or developers and said detailed, specific guidelines can operate in practice as regulations. ‘‘This is something that they're trying to tell council,’’ Sender said, warning that guidance perceived as prescriptive will influence prospective purchasers and investors.
Sam Gordon of Wexford…
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