KB-Bakewell Project Stopped; Judge halts Seaside Highlands subdivision; considers claim that sale was a "giveaway of public property."

From: Coast weekly | Date: August 20, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Attorneys arguing that the Seaside Highlands project on Fort Ord was not a fair deal for the taxpayers of Seaside prevailed in a court hearing in Monterey on Aug. 7, effectively stalling the development.

Superior Court Judge Kay Kingsley issued an injunction that prevents the city from approving the official subdivision map for the growing 380-home housing project on the north end of the city. By preventing the map's passage, the land remains in one parcel, and lots cannot subdivided and sold individually.

"This is a huge victory. This is a huge victory for the citizens of Seaside and for all ...

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