Thanks, Jess. The analysis that I hoped to see is hinted at but not directly addressed in the final sentence and the brief footnote attached to it. Rod seems unaware that the current Aura proposal contains street-facing retail space designed
to draw traffic from the street (and of course pedestrian traffic). The question on the minds of many of us in the surrounding neighborhoods is how much street-facing retail space is reasonably supportable on this plot, in light of both (a) passing traffic
volumes and (b) local residential density (neither of which the document attempts to quantify). The "highest and best use" from a narrow economic perspective (i.e., the most profitable use to the landowner and developer) is not the question. I don't doubt
that, absent any need for rezoning approval, Trinsic would build 100% residential and make a good deal of money. If Rod believes that street-facing retail is economically viable, even if less profitable than residential units, then that could provide a sound
basis to push Trinsic for somewhat more. Pretty much everyone in the community that I've spoken with would support that.
Is it possible to put the question to Rod directly (i.e., as a follow up)?
Thanks to you and Amy for your efforts, which I appreciate very much.
Jon