They’ve brought up their concerns to McGrath, who said he investigated options and felt like the South Franklin entrance is the best solution, Bownds said.

“There’s a lot of compromise that can take place, there’s a lot of things we’re willing to give on, but having commercial trucks on a residential street and potentially losing street parking to accommodate those trucks is not a thing that we’re going to accommodate,” Bownds said.

Ald. Marsha Rummel said she’s heard similar concerns from neighbors and some additional ones, like questions about the scale and character of the East Wilson facade.

“I think there’s a general agreement that a parking lot is a good site for redevelopment, it’s just how do you do it right that honors the historic district that it’s in and the next door neighbors in the Germania Condos,” Rummel said.

Linville said the relationship with the developer has been “cordial” thus far, but “we haven't rolled up our sleeves together.”

“We’re both willing to want to make it better. That’s a great thing,” Linville said.

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