"This project, if successful, will result in a loss of identity for this little village and the introduction of Walmart and Home Depot.
That's the same kind of thinking that has led Australia to deny some Aboriginal villages entry into the modern era with laws that protect their "lifestyle" instead of protecting the people themselves. They could live longer healthier lives like the rest of Australia if they could only have running water, electricity, and free trade. If Walmart and Home Depot are so bad why are they so successful? If I was this guy I would buy another piece of land adjacent to the town and put in a large Adult bookstore with a huge flashing neon sign or at least threaten to in order to get the healthclub project back on line.
A healthclub in a resendential neighborhood. Oh my... the horror!
I like your negotiation style.
You've obviously never had the opportunity or the desire to preserve something uniquely decent.
If I was this guy I would buy another piece of land adjacent to the town and put in a large Adult bookstore with a huge flashing neon sign or at least threaten to in order to get the healthclub project back on line.
You've obviously never visited the Medina Valley. Farmers aren't the only folk out there. A cowboy or two might not be so pleased with your enterprise.
Besides, unless this guy wins on appeal, the only thing he'll be building is a little cottage. The town took care of his threats already.
Take some time to visit when you get the chance. Try the Alsation sausage at Sammy's. Nothing like it. Show up for breakfast and the old timers will politely tell you a thing or two about their town. You'll enjoy the visit.