Public Meeting on January 11, 2018, 7:30 PM at North Light Community Center 175 Green Lane to review updated plans for Saint Mary's, which were revised based on community feedback. But first, a quick review: • In late 2015 / early 2016 a developer, Jack Bienenfeld, out-bid others, to purchase the Saint Mary's properties, and has an agreement of sale for the properties. • Mr. Bienenfeld proposed to build about 100 apartments (reusing the church, rectory, and school), and building new on the convent property and parking lot. • The proposed development would / has displaced 50+ local resident cars and threatened North Light Community Center who depends on the existing parking lot (in use for over 30 years) for its evening and weekend programs, safe streets for children pickup and drop off and for disabled residents using the food cupboard. • Councilman Jones expressed his support for the project and initiated a master plan to push the project through without zoning. • After many meetings and intense community opposition, Councilman Jones withdrew his master plan bill, effectively killing the project. • Mr. Bienenfeld went back to the drawing board and came up with a plan for 21 houses and 35 apartments. • After months of negotiations, Mr. Bienenfeld has developed the plan to the point where we believe it is ready for a public meeting. The plan includes 16 dedicated parking spaces for North Light and new on-street parking for the community as well as more than ample parking for the houses and apartments (creating the opportunity for some rental spaces for the community). • Councilman Jones has indicated he is willing to introduce a new master plan with community support. • There will be a public meeting for the project on January 11, 2018, 7:30 PM at the North Light Community Center. Join us on January 11 to see the new plan and make your voice heard!