The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., discussed rezoning requests in St.Thomas. They considere
The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., discussed rezoning requests in St.Thomas. They considered Bill No. 35-0130, which proposed a zoning use variance for a scenic lookout with a restaurant/bar and gift shop, but was met with opposition from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) due to concerns and opposition from nearby property owners.
Bill No. 35-0135, which aimed to grant a use variance for a fuel storage facility in a commercial zone, received a more favorable response from DPNR and was presented by Keshoy Samuel. During the session, David Silverman proposed an alternative to the St. John land exchange, suggesting the conveyance of a 13.2-acre parcel in Estate Carolina instead of Whistling Cay. However, the legislature clarified that they do not negotiate and cannot act on alternative proposals.
In the end, Bill No. 35-0130 and Bill No. 35-0135 did not pass, while Bill No. 35-0112, which concerned the conveyance of Tract No. 02-101 Whistling Island in exchange for a portion of Tract No. 01-137A Catherineberg was approved and will be sent to the Governor for further approval.
