tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10635442.post1245718750074526540..comments2023-10-21T03:07:18.017-05:00Comments on Enclave: A BZA engineered for LEDS-townMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948307051485318061noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10635442.post-86008455170821322382011-08-26T14:06:37.600-05:002011-08-26T14:06:37.600-05:00Mike as a follow up to the article, I have had num...Mike as a follow up to the article, I have had numerous conversations with Mettro Legal. I have addressed the BZA at he public hearing. Below is an email I sent to Sue Cain of Metro Legal:<br /><br />From: "Ken Jakes" <br />To: "sue cain" <br />Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 9:00:09 AM<br />Subject: Your interpretation, I believe will stand the test when challenged.<br /><br />Sue, I feel the strong need to write you because I know the outcome of our entire City is at stake. The BZA APPROVED for a digital sign on non-conforming use on case # 2011-046 even though the Codes Department and your own Legal Department advisied them differently. I know you represent the BZA, however you also represent the Codes Department and the Council who create legislation in this city.<br /><br /> I believe that this error will open a pandoras box for every non-conforming sign in this city to now be in the path for Digital Signs, which will have adverse effects on neighborhoods and communities across Davidson County. I ask that you represent your client the Codes Department and Metro Council and challenge this ruling in Chancery Court to overturn this wrong decision as stated by your own Department. Please let me know how you plan to proceed.<br /><br /> Thank you for your service to our City,<br /><br />Ken<br /><br />If the BZA is going to rule totally against the legal opinion and position of Metro Legal, then isn't it a waste of tax payer money to have a full time attorney present at the BZA to give legal opinion ? why furnish this expense for legal advise and then have the BZA rule as if they haven't even been given advise ?<br /><br />The BZA should be reminded that they should have limts when it comes to the law.<br /><br />Very Sincerely.<br /><br />Ken Jakes<br />5920 Clarksville Pike <br />Joelton Tn. 37080Ken Jakesnoreply@blogger.com