Legoland Latitudes
Dear Nieces and Nephews
Earlier this week: Neuhaus backs 20-year Legoland PILOT
STEVE SAID “At this
point it seems to be the most palatable to the community, so we are going to
have to go in that direction,” he said. “At the end of the day it’s in the
hands of the Town of Goshen to make this project happen; that is what they are
going to get.”
And today we hear from Legolands Royalty:
Merlin reduces proposed Legoland PILOT to 20 years
Phil Royal of Merlin Entertainments agrees with Steve.
“While we believe our initial proposal of a 30-year PILOT would have
generated tremendous economic benefits to the Town of Goshen, the
Goshen School District and Orange County, we respect public feedback and
are modifying our request to a 20-year agreement,” said Phil Royle,
Legoland’s local representative.
but reminding us of something we already know well.
“The project still
requires local approvals from Town of Goshen officials.”
Magic! Steve speaks and Merlin listens. Or is it that
Steve is merely broadcasting Merlin’s wishes?
WHY is the County Executive engaging in, what may be seen
as, “Undue Pressure” on a local municipality, for a project approval under
local municipal control? The County Executive has NO part in the approval process
and should stop acting as a cheerleader for Legoland. The only county involvement
is the County Planner Dave Church conducting a 239 l,M,N review if needed.
And doesn’t this remind you of something else? Think 507
acre annexation or 164 acre annexation, with the 164 as the more “palatable” to
the communities surrounding KJ.
Do you know what is even more palatable than a 20 year
PILOT program, Steve? A zero year PILOT program for Legoland!!!
Or better yet, no Legoland in Goshen at all!!! At the end
of the day.
If Legoland does receive approval it will be the end of more than a day, it will be the end of Goshen.
Legogoshen town and village center 2027
posted by Auntie Alibi @ 4:01 PM
2 Comments
2 Comments:
Speaking of undue influence doesn't Chairman Lee Bergus work for Mr. Steve Newhouse? Do you think he could be getting some indications on which way his boss wants this to go?
Much was said that the OCGB did not fit in with the surrounding buildings representative with the other stately buildings of Goshen and ruined the aesthetics of our quaint village. Much can be also said along these lines of what LEGOLAND will do and how it will forever change the tranquil setting of our historic county.... not to mention the invasion on our highways that will lead us to oblivion.
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