Manhole Builders

Last night many citizens showed up for the final decision involving the construction of a manhole construction plant in Grand Terrace. While the Planning Department suggested that it be approved, the Planning Commission listened to the citizens complaints of air pollution, oversized & increased traffic in their neighborhoods, and noise pollution. Some pleaded for the safety of their children while they play in the already narrow streets. The Planning Commission voted 3 to 1 to deny their application based on inaccessibility to the property and in support of it's citizens.

Letters from the Planning Department of permits being resended from the Manhole Builders were circulating the room while the owner's insisted that the permits were already purchased and believed they had the blessing of the City. They stated that the reports they had showed no negative impact on the surrounding neighborhoods.

Last night prayers were answered. We sought to change a wrong in our city and won. Now, I just hope we can change their minds about the so called "LOWES" project on Barton Road. While applications have not been filed, we all know things are not done in the proper order, so it will take an even greater support of the Grand Terrace Citizens, and act of God, to change the direction of our Planning Department.