You’ve heard the phrase, no good deed goes unpunished. That’s how
Veridian Homes co-owner Jeff Rosenberg must be feeling. For having the
wisdom, commitment and energy to work out the inclusionary zoning
ordinance
now on the books in Madison, Rosenberg’s proposed Village of Autumn Lakes
new urban development on the city’s far East side is being delayed by the
Madison Plan Commission.
It’d be one thing if this was just another textbook example of a city
commission costing businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars, and needed
housing for the community, through unnecessary delays. But to do this to
Rosenberg and Veridian is especially galling. One of the objections is the
city doesn’t have enough authority over the affordable housing agreements
despite the fact they are not subject to the new law but voluntary on
Rosenberg’s part. Well, Rosenberg has earned our trust on this and other
concerns. What more does he have to do? More than timely approval, this
should have been fast-tracked. This proposal should be approved now. And
this review process has got to be reformed.
