Speaking as a registered opponent, Guerra argued that the retail component of Alton Skyway was an afterthought and may not be developed in the future; thus, the project wouldn\u2019t be considered mixed-use and isn\u2019t compatible with the district plan.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe see the DRC as the gatekeeper of project approval,\u201d Guerra said. \u201cIn light of all applicable criteria, we disagree with the applicant\u2019s counsel about the applicability of the Skyway Marina plan. We do think it\u2019s applicable. It wouldn\u2019t have been adopted by the city council and wouldn\u2019t have been followed by all other developers of market-rate multifamily.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also stated the team did not truly reach out to stakeholders and how his project, Sky Town, complies with the plan, and continuously engaged and worked with community members, ultimately adding more retail to Sky Town.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the owner of the largest property in the Skyway Marina District, we\u2019ve had no meaningful dialogue [with Kolter],\u201d Guerra said.<\/p>\n