oh please wrote on Jun 17, 2008 7:17 PM:Check the records. David Meyer is the developer of the subdivision. He received the density bonus present of more houses per acre with his promise that he would dedicate one lot to low income housing. Barratt built the houses. This is a private problem between the builder and the house buyer. The city shouldn't change the agreement made with the developer, David Meyer.

Beth wrote on Jun 17, 2008 8:05 PM:this has to be a joke. The bad punch line is Jerome, the developers lappy, Stocks will vote in favor of his buddy David. What a crooked web they weave. Its seems like a private matter to me. Seems like Barratt is liable if the occupancy issue was not disclosed.

Floyd wrote on Jun 17, 2008 9:17 PM:A "certificate of occupancy" is suppose to be issued because the structure has been built to code. Withholding the certificate for reasons unrelated to safety is wrong.

why wrote on Jun 18, 2008 6:35 AM:Why is the NCT censoring opinions?

To Floyd wrote on Jun 18, 2008 6:37 AM:The property owner initiated the request to enter into a voluntary agreement with the city to condition the certificate's issuance on the completion of the low income unit. In return the owner was able to "make more land."

John E wrote on Jun 18, 2008 6:38 AM:If I recall correctly, this project received a substantial density bonus, to the detriment of the surrounding neighborhood, as well as numerous grading code favors from the current city council. There may be a serious disclosure issue here, as well, as Floyd and Beth noted, above.

Johanna wrote on Jun 18, 2008 7:05 AM:Mr. Meyer is not the developer of this project. He sold the property to Barratt-American. Mr. Meyer has attempted to purchase a lot from Barratt-American to fufill a low-income housing requirement, but the City of Encinitas Planning Department Head Patrick Murphy has arbitrarily decided that the low income home should be larger than the designated lot can handle, thus requiring a second-story that will destroy several neighbor's views. The fault in this case is the City's. Mr. Meyer has tried repeatedly to try and resolve this situation but the Encinitas Planning Department is bound and determined to force Mr. Meyer into doing something he is resolute not to do because it is nonsensical and would abbrogate his promise to the neighbors. I understand why Barratt-American would want to throw Meyer under the bus as a distraction, but it is Patrick Murphy of the City of Encinitas that has this man's dream home occupancy at a standstill.

Common sense wrote on Jun 18, 2008 1:21 PM:As long as one house is held hostage to assure compliance on the part of the developer, who cares which one? Give the guy his house, restrict one without a current buyer, and get on with life.

Tom wrote on Jun 18, 2008 2:15 PM:Where does NCT get off stating that Barratt has "scrambled to raise cash in recent weeks"? NCT is not privvy to the company financials, and their statement is false. Also, the development has not compromised the surrounding area owing to density. The lots are 10,000 - way larger than the average lot size west of the I5.

M.H. wrote on Jun 20, 2008 7:27 AM:Seems Johanna is working for Mr. Meyers. And it is common knowledge Mr. Meyers's is pulling Mr. Stocks strings as well.

All is cozy in Encinitas land.

fact checker wrote on Jun 20, 2008 9:47 AM:The model home was purchased by a LLC (Limited Liability Company) not a family and is currently For Sale....it is not his family's dream home. That is a total fabrication.

Mary wrote on Jun 20, 2008 1:43 PM:Once again, Jerome Stocks votes in favor of the developer at great costs to our residents.