This 1st drawing, shows the current ownership of the parcels. Salem's Public Parcel of 4 acres (which was once the Camp's parcel) will become a Lowe's parking lot, Lowe's access road and then part of Super Wal-Mart's lot, as seen in the next images. (click on images to enlarge, then right-click to download if needed).
Question! What is Camp Lion getting out of this? A camp behind Lowe's and in between future residential developments? I see no land swap for the camp, just more land and pristine woods being taken away.
Lowe's proposed... on one of the highest hill tops on Highland/ Western Ave, siting over Salem's Public parcel, Camp Lion's parcel, pristine woods and WETLANDS (see link to plans). Super Wal-Mart will propose a similar negative environmental impact.
So why the Salem Public Hearings if it appears Salem wants this deal? Because the developments are seeking a permit to build over Wetlands. (Exact wording of the hearing: Planned Unit Special Development Permit, and Wetlands and Flood Hazard Overlay District Special Permit) A 'special permit' can be given to an enormous development for this?
Camp Lion is a Non-profit Open Space
If Salem is transferring the lot to the retailer,
ReplyDeleteand there is a Salem Public Hearing regarding give special permit to build on wetlands,
then.... shouldn't another act of government be making the judgement, if Salem is part of the deal.
Isn't this a conflict of interest?
How many members of the Planning Board are appointed by the current mayor of the city of Salem, known for a notorious series of witchtrials?
ReplyDeletehell ya! its a conflict of interest for them to make this serious judgement which will impact the environment negatively. and for what? revenue which is not studied that fully. It cost the state of Cali tax dollars to have walmarts. the facts are online at wakeupwalmart.com
Please check it out!
ooo... it sounds like a conflict of interest.
ReplyDeleteIf it is legal, it shouldn't be