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Posted By: sandb 4 story buildings - 12/17/05 11:33 PM
With all the threads delving into the pros and cons of development, I'm surprised no one has commented on the building code change allowing for the construction of 4 story buildings...
Posted By: SimonB Re: 4 story buildings - 12/17/05 11:49 PM
When and where did you hear that?
Posted By: SP Daily Re: 4 story buildings - 12/18/05 12:50 AM
Strange that no one on the island has heard anything about that. You must be very well connected!
Posted By: SP Daily Re: 4 story buildings - 12/18/05 01:13 AM
How is it that someone in Beloit, WI would know about building code changes here even before our elected officials know?
Posted By: sandb Re: 4 story buildings - 12/18/05 02:20 AM
I have never been to Beloit.
You might want some remedial training in the intricasy and serendipity of IT.
I know this the same way I know Marty was on the late morning flight from SPR to BZE and thence the 12:30 CO flight(time adjusted for actual departure) to IAD 12/15 carrying a 4 foot parcel with the pony-tailed gringo(!).
I believe any property owner up-to-speed(and many are) would be aware of this issue..."...gee, at the price of ocean front property we can't make it cash flow at 3 stories..."...yada yada...
Perhaps you don't know all the elected officials know?
Posted By: SP Daily Re: 4 story buildings - 12/18/05 02:50 AM
Thats odd...your IP address is in Beloit.
Why is Martys travel included here? What's the connection?
Posted By: sandb Re: 4 story buildings - 12/18/05 02:56 AM
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Originally posted by Jesse:
Thats odd...your IP address is in Beloit.
You are not listening...
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Originally posted by Jesse:
Why is Martys travel included here? What's the connection?
Just to confirm that the IP has nothing to do with the origin...
Posted By: SP Daily Re: 4 story buildings - 12/18/05 03:00 AM
Tomorrows edition of the San Pedro Daily may smoke the 4 storey rumour out of hiding.
Posted By: sandb Re: 4 story buildings - 12/18/05 03:05 AM
So, now there is a 4 storey(sic/Brit) rumour(sic)?
Posted By: SP Daily Re: 4 story buildings - 12/18/05 03:14 AM
Problems with your US spel chequer?
Posted By: sandb Re: 4 story buildings - 12/18/05 03:21 AM
yehs (and, noe). smile
Posted By: CHOOCHOO Re: 4 story buildings - 12/18/05 10:20 AM
4 stories. Yup.
Posted By: Loansum-Al K Re: 4 story buildings - 12/18/05 04:44 PM
With the new proposed tax it will be zero stories! mad
Posted By: Short Re: 4 story buildings - 12/18/05 08:59 PM
Did hear a rumour about a 4-story project across the cut; figured it was just one of those storys..
Posted By: CHOOCHOO Re: 4 story buildings - 12/18/05 09:23 PM
No rumor
Posted By: SP Daily Re: 4 story buildings - 12/18/05 10:55 PM
Some years ago when AquaMarina Suites was going up the locals discovered an under-table permit to go to 4 storeys. All hell broke loose with demonstrations, marches, threats, political retribution, etc. until finally the permit was withdrawn. I wonder if that will happen again next time someone tries for that fourth floor?
Posted By: sandb Re: 4 story buildings - 12/19/05 12:05 AM
Next time it will be legal.
Posted By: SP Daily Re: 4 story buildings - 12/19/05 01:35 AM
It was "legal" the last time...
Posted By: Rimrattle Re: 4 story buildings - 12/19/05 06:49 AM
How tall is the new "Oasis" addition?
Posted By: Sir Isaac Newton Re: 4 story buildings - 12/19/05 02:41 PM
Just because a eager developer may have "lobbied" and "persuaded" a local official into kindly accepting his plans (especially this close to Christmas) doesn't equate to it happening here on La Isla.

I wouldn't count on it, until the plans are approved by all levels of Gov't.

Creole: "Fool di talk, but fool no di lissen"
Posted By: Amanda Syme Re: 4 story buildings - 12/19/05 02:48 PM
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Originally posted by Jesse:
Some years ago when AquaMarina Suites was going up the locals discovered an under-table permit to go to 4 storeys. All hell broke loose with demonstrations, marches, threats, political retribution, etc. until finally the permit was withdrawn. I wonder if that will happen again next time someone tries for that fourth floor?
It didn't happen this time and a precedent appears to have been set. There have been many, well attended meetings on this subject - perhaps not widely publized, but the papers knew about them.

Beach front land is at a premium and the only way to build is up.
Posted By: Sir Isaac Newton Re: 4 story buildings - 12/19/05 03:24 PM
Which makes the land so valuable. Just over 20 miles of beach on AC and you can't build up!
Posted By: Ernie B Re: 4 story buildings - 12/19/05 03:35 PM
I have searched the last two editions of the SP Daily and can not find any referance to "Smoking Out The 4 Story Rumor". Whats up 'J'? Is it true or not?
Posted By: GAY AND DAVID Re: 4 story buildings - 12/19/05 04:03 PM
well, well, well,
sandb has made ears perk up like a dog smelling a rabbit. we seem to have another teaser on the board this am. i guess when it is later, we will get the entire story (storey). it appears that any more at this time would be a breach of trust.
probably, the moral of the story (storey) is money talks & 3 floors high walks.
Posted By: Hightide Re: 4 story buildings - 12/19/05 04:05 PM
The ultimate rub: you can have 4 stories, but NOT an elevator!!! hehe
Posted By: Chris Re: 4 story buildings - 12/19/05 05:23 PM
I'm all for 4 storeys. But only after we get proper roads.
Posted By: Diane Campbell Re: 4 story buildings - 12/19/05 06:22 PM
And the helicpoter pad?
Posted By: Amanda Syme Re: 4 story buildings - 12/19/05 07:23 PM
What happened to the monorail plan?
Posted By: casa de amor Re: 4 story buildings - 12/19/05 08:24 PM
me and the founders of the DOG party are not for the proposed 4 story plan, if you support the DOG party than you must rally for your rights.


the DOG party :is not referring to the dog animal, it merely stands for something that all expats are on the island as said so by the locals.
Posted By: Amanda Syme Re: 4 story buildings - 12/19/05 08:35 PM
Hey, I think I resemble that remark!
Posted By: Ernie B Re: 4 story buildings - 12/20/05 07:11 PM
Jesse, you said you would "Smoke out the rumor" of the 4 story building last Sunday. I still can't find any info in the SP Daily. Is it true or not? Just curious.
Posted By: Corona Steve Re: 4 story buildings - 12/21/05 05:09 PM
Picture was in todays SP Paper, count them, 4 stories high.
If pic was real, just checking.
My vote, 4 max until 2020
Posted By: Sir Isaac Newton Re: 4 story buildings - 12/21/05 05:47 PM
San Pedro papers come out on Wed. now?
Posted By: Amanda Syme Re: 4 story buildings - 12/21/05 05:53 PM
No, the thursday papers come out on Fridays.
Posted By: Sir Isaac Newton Re: 4 story buildings - 12/21/05 05:54 PM
..and Sunday's?
Posted By: Amanda Syme Re: 4 story buildings - 12/21/05 05:57 PM
Except for holidays and goma daze...
Posted By: Anonymous Re: 4 story buildings - 12/21/05 06:57 PM
where's the story on the storeys?
Posted By: Sir Isaac Newton Re: 4 story buildings - 12/21/05 06:57 PM
If you consider the roof deck a fourth floor, then I guess the Alijua Building was the first four story building on AC.

SIN
Posted By: Hon Re: 4 story buildings - 12/21/05 06:58 PM
Is that building 3 at Oasis del Caribe?
Posted By: Sir Isaac Newton Re: 4 story buildings - 12/21/05 06:58 PM
Thank god for the 3 foot railing!
Posted By: Ernie B Re: 4 story buildings - 12/21/05 07:29 PM
If that picture is "Smoking the Rumor out", guess I missed something cause I'm still in the fuzzy zone.
Posted By: Anonymous Re: 4 story buildings - 12/21/05 07:40 PM
Storey: structure consisting of a room or set of rooms comprising a single level of a multilevel building;

Guess perhaps the building in the pic satisfies some lawyer's definition of 4 storeys wink
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