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Break Down An Example

What is a good example of the abuse of power exerted by the Windover Heights Board of Review? Read these Minutes (PDF) from the Windover Heights Board of Review meeting of May 2, 2005. What is wrong with this seemingly innocuous document?

1. Board member Carey Sienicki refers to book "This was Vienna". This is not Vienna law.
2. Board member Steve Bukont refers to "color". This is not Vienna law.
3. Board member Shirley Damon refers to "color". This is not Vienna law.
4. Board member Ed Umbrell refers to "Greek revival". This is not Vienna law.
5. Board member Robert Petersen refers to "mass". This is not Vienna law.

Here is an excerpt from the end of the Minutes (listen MP3):

"Mr. Petersen asked Chairman Bukont to bring the Board up to date on what the possibility is that they may be able to have a survey done of the building in the Historic District as previously discussed last year. Chairman Bukont said that he has been advised by the Town Attorney that given there is pending litigation that involves this Board to wait for the resolution of that litigation saying the Town Council thought the ordinance was quite adequate as drafted."

We don't understand how Petersen can continue to serve on this Board, making decisions that affect people's lives, when he knows the Code lacks a survey. He obviously knows there is a problem, but doesn't follow through.

Posted by Historic Vienna Posts on February 1, 2006 11:39 AM |

Comments

For anyone interested in learning what a "REAL" historic district is, visit this site. Once there, you will see how utterly ridiculous the Vienna District is...I am not at all against historicity or historic districts, if they are really that. The Vienna Historic District is nothing more than a glorified homeowners association, that appears to be designed solely for the benefit of a select few to exert their power for the sake of gaining favors and influence in local politics. I hope the citizens realize this so we can spend time on the more important issues.

Posted by: Matthew Stich | March 3, 2006 04:37 PM

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