Star Tribune Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:52:57 GMT
Lake Street developer cites arbitrary demands in suit
Basim Sabri says a city requirement for certain building exteriors is unfair. The city says it's law. Lake Street developer Basim Sabri has sued Minneapolis over a city requirement that his proposed condo development be finished all in brick. Sabri's lawsuit in Hennepin County District Court contends that the city is applying the brick exterior requirement arbitrarily to his planned 77-unit development a block north of Lake between Pleasant and Pillsbury Avenues. The city approved Sabri's site plan in April but rejected his plans to incorporate stucco and cement into the development. It incorporates the brick building once occupied by Midwest Machinery, plus an extensive addition. ... Sabri contends that his right to due process was denied and that the city is replete with mixed stucco-brick exteriors. He is asking that a judge declare the brick requirement unenforceable and is seeking an unspecified amount of damages.
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