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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Controversial Boston-Edison apartments plan gets Detroit appeals board support
A resident of Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood fell short on July 21 in his effort to halt a developer's controversial plan to transform a vacant building into 49 income-restricted apartments, despite support from other nearby residents also in opposition. Members of the Board of Zoning Appeals voted 7 to 2 to reject the resident's request to overturn an April decision by the city's Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department, or BSEED, which gave a green light to the redevelopment project at 9851 Hamilton. The vote capped a marathon July 21 hearing on the redevelopment proposal that ran for nearly five hours. Although the empty three-story building is not within the Boston-Edison Historic District, it is directly adjacent to it. More: Controversy erupts over apartments plan near Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood Many who spoke against the project at the hearing were Boston-Edison homeowners, including the resident behind the formal appeal, Kegan Scannell, who lives in a house next door to the Hamilton property. It was not immediately clear whether Scannell intends to appeal the BZA's decision by taking it to the Wayne County Circuit Court. His successful 2023 appeal of the project's earlier city approvals forced the developer to restart the process from the beginning this year. The developer, Timeless Properties, seeks to convert the 1920 building that was once a church's community center into apartments and ground-floor retail space, including a possible cafe. This spring's BSEED approval would allow for housing and retail at the site, where the current permitted uses are office and parking. Timeless Properties says it is looking to enroll the development in a new city PILOT program, or Payment In Lieu of Taxes, aimed at creating "workforce housing" and in which rents would be capped, with residents allowed to earn no more than 120% of the area median income, currently $84,840 for an individual or $96,960 for two people. Numerous Boston-Edison residents have spoken out against the project at hearings, voicing general concerns that the new apartments and retail would introduce too much density to the neighborhood, generate too much traffic and hog street parking. While BZA members heard a mix of comments during the hearing from the project's supporters and opponents, most of the comments and written letter submissions were in opposition. Scannell stood before the appeals board with his attorney, Charlotte McCray, who also is a Boston-Edison resident. McCray offered a list of the project's potential negative impacts to Scannell: Diminishment of his property values. Having his property mere feet away from the apartment building's dumpster. The possibility of the dumpster attracting rats. A reduction in privacy, with some of the building's windows directly facing his house's windows. The current lack of screening, such as a wall, between the building and his property. His expected loss of enjoyment from his property if the development proceeds. Scannell told the BZA members that he definitely believes the development will negatively affect the value of his property. 'I wouldn't have bought the house if I knew there was going to be 49 apartments behind it," he said. Scannell also said that his dogs as well as one of his neighbors suffered respiratory problems after one of the project's contractors — who was later fired — was caught dumping debris out of the building's windows. Later in the hearing, Scannell accused the city of having "developer favoritism" when granting approvals for this project and others throughout Detroit, and of minimizing concerns from neighboring residents like himself. 'This process has been immensely difficult for me personally," he said, "but I love my neighborhood and want to protect it. 'Rather than holding the applicant to the standards of the zoning ordinance, the city has bent over backwards to justify a noncompliant project while disregarding the lived experiences of the residents most directly affected.' Among the Boston-Edison residents who spoke against the project July 21 was Alan Brown, who owns the Motown Mansion once belonging to Berry Gordy and which is located on the opposite side of Hamilton from the proposed apartments. Brown said he disputes BSEED's contention that the development wouldn't change the character of the immediate neighborhood. "What I am witnessing today is the systematic bias of the city of Detroit in favor of this developer," Brown said, "and frankly, I think it's shocking.' Timeless Properties' co-owner Adam Noel defended the redevelopment during the hearing and questioned whether Scannell truly fits the legal definition of having been "aggrieved" by the BSEED decision. He noted how much of the debate during the hearing centered on parking, even though Scannell's house has a garage and a sizable driveway that could accommodate many vehicles. "This building existed 100 years before the applicant (Scannell) bought his home," Noel said. He also emphasized that Timeless Properties' aim is to restore and bring an empty building back to life. 'This is not a new development taking away a field next to a community, or tearing down existing structures that (don't) fit the neighborhood or its surroundings," Noel said. 'Rather, this building is a time capsule to what Detroit used to be 100 years ago and a testament to the architecture of the early 20th century," he said. "By renovating this building, we are removing blight from the neighborhood, eliminating a potential fire hazard and enhancing the livability of the community.' Contact JC Reindl: 313-378-5460 or jcreindl@ Follow him on X @jcreindl This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Controversial Boston-Edison apartments plan gets appeals board support
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Grieving daughter, 14, of murdered Cork man delivers ‘you deserve every second of life term' statement to sword killer
THE teenage daughter of a man murdered with a samurai sword yesterday told his jailed killer: 'You deserve every second of your life sentence.' Zoe Baitson, 14, also said her 'heart shattered' when she heard her father, Ian, had died at the hands of Dylan Scannell, 31. 2 Dylan Scannell was sentenced to life for murder Credit: Cork Courts 2 Ian Baitson was killed in March 2024 At the Central Criminal The tattoo artist, of O'Rahilly Street in Cobh, Co He had pleaded not guilty to The trial heard that READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS Mr Baitson texted him back insisting that he only owed him a couple of hundred On the night of the attack, Ian went to meet Scannell with €185 in his pocket which he planned to give to him. But he never got the chance — the killer came out of a car and attacked him with a sword. Following the attack, Scannell threw the sword in to the sea. Most read in Irish News Mr Baitson was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, but he sadly died four days later in Brave teen Zoe said Scannell had taken her much-loved and precious dad from her forever. 'MY HEART BROKE' In her victim impact statement, she told how her dad had turned his life around after a period where drug taking was an issue. She said: 'We got very close after that. I was so happy to have my daddy back to his normal self. 'In March 2024, we celebrated my younger brother's birthday. Daddy was so happy. 'Then a few days later, we got a call saying my father had been attacked. My heart broke.' Zoe said that it was scary to see her father hooked up to multiple machines in the ICU at Cork University Hospital. 'HAVE NEVER CRIED SO MUCH' She said: 'Sometimes my daddy's eyes would open and I thought he was going to be OK, but the nurse told me that is just the machines keeping him alive. 'I visited him in ICU every day. 'One day, we got the call that he was not going to recover and they had to take him off life support. 'I have never cried so much in my life.' Zoe put two teddy bears on her dad's shoulder as he lay dying in bed — bears that were from her and her baby brother. She added: 'My heart shattered and I never felt so much pain like this. I would never wish this on anyone. You (Scannell) deserve every second of your sentence.' 'BEACON OF LOVE' Richard Baitson, Ian's brother speaking on behalf of himself and his mother Helen, said: 'Ian was a beacon of love, strength and joy.' In the period before he died, Ian had taken up running and intended to participate in the Cork City Marathon. 'Sometimes my daddy's eyes would open and I thought he was going to be OK, but the nurse told me that is just the machines keeping him alive." Zoe Baitson Richard also said that the murder of his 'decent, loving and caring brother' had caused huge trauma to those who loved him. Killer Scannell, a father of two, wrote a letter which was read in court by his barrister, Tom Creed, SC, in which he stated: 'I will have to carry his cross with me for the rest of my days. 'It will haunt me for the rest of my life.' Ms Justice Eileen Creedon praised the Baitson family for the eloquence of their statements.
The 42
05-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Rory Scannell to depart Munster after 12 years and 200 caps
MUNSTER HAVE CONFIRMED that Rory Scannell will depart the province this summer after 12 years. The 31-year-old centre is one of only 16 Munster players to have reached the milestone of 200 caps. The former PBC student won three caps for Ireland, making his senior debut against the USA in New Jersey in the 2017 summer tour, playing alongside his borther Niall as they became the first Munster brothers to play for Ireland in the professional era. Scannell originally starred at international level for the Ireland U20s team in the 2013 Six Nations. Advertisement He made his Munster senior debut in a pre-season game against London Irish later in 2013, pushing on from the Academy to the senior squad. A Munster man through and through.@Scannell_Rory12 will depart the province this summer after 12 years, 200 appearances & 3 @IrishRugby caps. Very few players have contributed as much as he has over the past 12 years both on and off the field – #ThanksRory ❤️ #SUAF 🔴 — Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) June 5, 2025 Scannell reached the 100 appearance mark for Munster in March 2019 against Scarlets and then played 16 times in the 2023 season that saw Munster win the URC title. His last outing came last Saturday in the URC quarter-final loss against Sharks, winning his landmark 200th cap. 'It's a huge honour to have played for my home club 200 times, particularly alongside my brother,' said Scannell. Munster's Rory Scannell and Niall Scannell celebrate with the trophy after the 2023 URC final in Cape Town. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO 'It's been a rollercoaster of ups and downs over the last 12 years, but I have made so many great memories that will live with me forever. 'I've met some great people here and made friends for life. 'The squad is in a great place and I just want to wish the club very best of luck going forward and I will be supporting them wherever I am.'
RTÉ News
05-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Rory Scannell departs Munster after 'rollercoaster' 12 years
Munster have confirmed the departure of centre Rory Scannell, the latest vastly experienced player who will leave Thomond Park this summer. The centre's departure had been expected this summer, with Munster captain Tadhg Beirne hinting as much following last weekend's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final defeat to the Sharks. It was a cruel way for the 31-year-old to sign off on his Munster career, as he missed one of his two place-kicks in the shootout defeat in Durban, on what was his 200th appearance for the province. "It's a huge honour to have played for my home club 200 times, particularly alongside my brother [Niall]," Scannell said. "It's been a rollercoaster of ups and downs over the last 12 years, but I have made so many great memories that will live with me forever. "I've met some great people here and made friends for life. "The squad is in a great place and I just want to wish the club very best of luck going forward and I will be supporting them wherever I am." Having come through Presentation Brothers College, Cork, Scannell joined the Munster academy in 2013/14, and made his competitive debut for the province against Cardiff in November 2014. Scannell was named Munster's Academy Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year following an impressive 2015/16 campaign, and went on to become the youngest player to reach 100 appearances for the province when he hit that mark in 2019 at the age of 25. An Ireland international, he won all three of his caps on the 2017 summer tour of USA and Japan, playing for Ireland alongside his brother Niall. Head of rugby operations and interim head coach Ian Costello said: "Everyone in the province couldn't speak highly enough of Rory as a player and a person. "Very few players have contributed as much as he has to Munster Rugby over the past 12 years both on and off the field. "He is the youngest ever player to reach 100 caps for Munster and was a key member of our leadership group. "He is the ultimate team player and an excellent team-mate, always putting the club before himself. "An extremely popular member of the squad, he will be sorely missed and we wish him and his wife Aisling the very best for the future." Scannell is the latest Munster veteran whose departure has been confirmed this summer, joining Conor Murray, and the retiring Stephen Archer and Peter O'Mahony. Between them, the quartet have played 908 games for the province.
Irish Examiner
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
200-cap stalwart Rory Scannell leaves Munster after 12 years
Munster have said goodbye to another 200-cap veteran with the confirmation that Rory Scannell will leave his home province this summer after 12 years as a player. The centre played his 200th game for Munster in last Saturday's URC quarter-final narrow defeat at the Sharks, the 31-year-old coming off the bench and becoming the unfortunate player to miss the shootout kick at goal which decided the contest after 100 minutes of rugby could not separate the sides in a match drawn 24-24. Scannell, who also earned three caps for Ireland, is the 16th player to make 200 appearances for Munster, and he is believed to be joining a new club for next season, though that has yet to be confirmed. His departure follows the retirements of Peter O'Mahony, Dave Kilcoyne and Stephen Archer while Conor Murray is also heading for pastures new to extend his playing career. Having come up through PBC and Dolphin RFC in Cork, Scannell joined the academy in the summer of 2013 having played every game of Ireland's Under-20s Six Nations campaign the previous spring and appeared in the World U20s championship, where he was also an ever-present for Ireland. As an academy third year in 2015-16 he became the first player to win both the academy and young player of the year awards in the same season, having made 26 senior appearances. It was a campaign which saw Anthony Foley's side secure Champions Cup rugby for the following season with victories in the final two games and Scannell scored three tries in those two must-win appearances while his start at the Dragons earlier in the season also saw him play alongside older brother Niall, becoming the first set of brothers to start for Munster in the PRO12. Ireland senior recognition came in 2017 on the summer tour of Japan and the USA when he kicked two conversions against the Americans in New Jersey, a Test which saw the brothers become the first from Munster to represent their country in the professional era. All three of his Ireland caps came on that tour. The youngest player to reach 100 Munster appearances at the age of 25 at the Scarlets in March 2019 clash, Scannell reached 150 caps against Ulster in January 2022 and was a regular in the 2023 URC title run with 16 appearances that season. 'It's been a huge honour to play for my home club 200 times, particularly alongside my brother,' Rory Scannell said. "It's been a rollercoaster of ups and downs over the last 12 years, but I have made so many great memories that will live with me forever. I've met some great people here and made friends for life. "The squad is in a great place and I just want to wish the club very best of luck going forward and I will be supporting them wherever I am.' Head of rugby operations and interim head coach Ian Costello paid tribute to Scannell, adding: 'Everyone in the province couldn't speak highly enough of Rory as a player and a person. 'Very few players have contributed as much as he has to Munster Rugby over the past 12 years both on and off the field. 'He is the youngest ever player to reach 100 caps for Munster and was a key member of our leadership group. 'He is the ultimate team player and an excellent team-mate, always putting the club before himself. 'An extremely popular member of the squad, he will be sorely missed and we wish him and his wife Aisling the very best for the future.' Read More Unlucky trio to miss out on selection for Ireland
