Jefferson County neighbors worried - zoning change for Buddhist monastery

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16 Jul 2014 12:28 #1 by Mountain-News-Events

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From Josie Klemaier at YourHub:

Jefferson County neighbors worried after zoning change for Buddhist monastery
By Josie Klemaier, YourHub Reporter
Posted: 07/15/2014

ASPEN PARK —Neighbors of a Conifer-area Buddhist monastery are concerned about the noise, traffic and parking issues that may come from the monastery's planned expansion.

The Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery at 8485 U.S. 285 near Aspen Park received approval July 8 from the Jefferson County board of county commissioners to rezone from an agriculture to development classification to build a facility for worship and overnight retreats.

The rezoning allows for overnight stays four times a year for up to five days at a time, and two outdoor events a year.

Antonio Phan, also known by his Buddhist name Thay Tinh Man, is the monastery's abbott. Phan said his neighbors' concerns are valid and he has tried to listen to and compromise with them.

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Ashley
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16 Jul 2014 13:02 #2 by Ashley

Replied by Ashley on topic Jefferson County neighbors worried - zoning change for Buddhist monastery

While I sympathize with those who live in the area, the request is not out of ordinary for the location. Unfortunately the Conifer area along 285 is going to grow. Having a monastery beats having some other types of businesses in the area that could have more traffic and noise.

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Blazer Bob
Mountain Legend

16 Jul 2014 13:17 #3 by Blazer Bob

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I can not imagine a more serene neighbor than a Buddhist Monastery.

I know that liberals hate Jews and conservatives hate Muslims but who the hell hates Buddhists?

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FredHayek
Mountain Legend

16 Jul 2014 13:23 #4 by FredHayek

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Please let the Buddhists go ahead with their plans.

Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.

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cydl
Mountain Legend

16 Jul 2014 13:42 #5 by cydl

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BlazerBob wrote: I can not imagine a more serene neighbor than a Buddhist Monastery.

I know that liberals hate Jews and conservatives hate Muslims but who the hell hates Buddhists?

I'm sure that they'll take their neighbor's concerns into consideration. Your comment made me smile and think of Tom Lehrer:

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Blazer Bob
Mountain Legend

16 Jul 2014 14:02 #6 by Blazer Bob

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cydl wrote:
BlazerBob wrote: I can not imagine a more serene neighbor than a Buddhist Monastery.

I know that liberals hate Jews and conservatives hate Muslims but who the hell hates Buddhists?

I'm sure that they'll take their neighbor's concerns into consideration. Your comment made me smile and think of Tom Lehrer:

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am a bit young but my beat nick sister turned me on to him decades ago. I am sorry that when I liquidated vinyl he was in it.

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ScienceChic
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16 Jul 2014 14:03 #7 by ScienceChic

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Blazer Bob, it's not a political affiliation issue at all; it's a NIMBY complaint. Those who are opposed live nearby and worry about noise and traffic, though as pointed out in the article if attendees are staying on-site, then the traffic should get better because they don't have to commute up each day. And if they build an 11,000 sq ft conference center, then much of the activities will be moved indoor, whereas they are outdoor now.

It irks me how people just automatically oppose something without keeping an open mind considering anything new at all, or that it has to be made political. It's isn't. Frankly, a conference center is sorely lacking in this area and would be a welcome addition, especially if run by a monastery. I wish them the best.

"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther

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Blazer Bob
Mountain Legend

16 Jul 2014 14:28 #8 by Blazer Bob

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ScienceChic wrote: Blazer Bob, it's not a political affiliation issue at all; it's a NIMBY complaint..

I do not think I said or implied that it was. It is not my fault that liberals hate jews. I assume that is what you are referencing. Am I wrong?

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Mtn Gramma
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16 Jul 2014 14:28 #9 by Mtn Gramma

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I agree with most of you post, except the part about a conference center being sorely lacking in this area. It doesn't sound as if it is going to be available to the public for rental purposes (and I'm not saying it should be). "The rezoning allows for overnight stays four times a year for up to five days at a time, and two outdoor events a year. "

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Blazer Bob
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16 Jul 2014 14:38 - 16 Jul 2014 15:02 #10 by Blazer Bob

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JEEZ. I was cruising some comments on utube. I was born in 1953.

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I first heard of tom in '53, and he was already popular with the college lads. The fact that his songs are still popular today testify to his intelligent lyrics. He picked up on the political tensions decades ago that are relevant even today. No longer in print, his box set "The Remains of Tom Lehrer" is a treasure, IF you can obtain one, and contains several versions of his songs, some with orchestral backing, etc. They did change a bit over time.

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