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Residents and a commissioner urge reuse of longtime vacant Boston Market site
Summary
During public comment at the April 7 Board of Adjustment meeting, Commissioner Tommy Rosano and resident Rich Zucchini urged approval of the Panda Express proposal, calling the former Boston Market building an eyesore and supporting redevelopment.
Public comment at the April 7 meeting included supportive remarks for the proposed Panda Express redevelopment at 5681 W. Atlantic Boulevard. Commissioner Tommy Rosano and neighbor Rich Zucchini praised staff and the applicant for pursuing a reuse of a long-vacant building and urged the board to approve the variance.
Tommy Rosano, who said he received notice as a nearby resident, thanked economic development staff and asked the board to vote in favor: "So hope you guys vote in favor of this. It's a great project," Rosano said. Rich Zucchini described the property as blighted and said the application was an appropriate use of the variance process. The board subsequently approved the application with staff findings and conditions.
