Up before the Planning Commission for the 4th time, the scientologists couldn't have been happy when the Planning Commission voted unanimously once again to DENY the "alternate" motion which would allow the basement to be enclosed, even with a proposed cap on capacity of 170 people in the building at the same time. The reason was the difficulty and the burden which would be put on the city of Sandy Springs and its citizens in trying to enforce that cap. Other issues which were discussed were the removal of trees which would violate the city's tree ordinance. These willful attempts to change and violate the community's ordinances and zoning restrictions, instead of working within the city's common regulations, demonstrate that the scientologists have no intention of being a good neighbor or becoming a part of the existing community.
The Planning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend the approval of the "Staff's Recommendation" of the motion to allow the scientologists to occupy the existing 3 floors of the building.
Deb Danos, the DSA of the Atlanta Org, appeared to be the only scientologist in attendance this time, unlike the last several times. Perhaps the continuing denials are too enturbulating for them, the self-proclaimed experts on confrontation and communication.
Galloway is still singing the "We're different, but you must treat us the same. Whaaa! You're treating us differently; that's discrimination!" song. Apparently he wants the same treatment when it is to his advantage, and different treatment when that is to their advantage.
Mr. Galloway, you and the scientologists can't be both a floor wax and a dessert topping.
Something which was also discussed was a discrepancy in the square footage of the building if the basement were allowed to be enclosed. Both the paperwork and Mr. Galloway consistently have referred to the square footage as being 43,000 sq. ft., but a local resident architect and scientology's architect examined the plans and BOTH agreed that the square footage would be 45,000 sq ft., yet the use of the 43,000 number is still being used by Galloway in his presentations and in the rezoning application. This was questioned, and the PC stopped just short of outright calling Mr. Galloway a liar. Apparently, the PC grows weary of all the misrepresentations.
Video will be available when, well, when it's available. A notice will be posted when it's online.
