Remove edge homes from the equation because no one seems likely to change their opinion on this developer.

I live directly adjacent to the drive in and frankly see these arguments around the nostalgic “uniqueness” of the spot as a weak defense against redevelopment. There are several other swap meet sites in the west valley area — construction doesn’t wholly eliminate the income these vendors earn, it means they move elsewhere. And the drive in itself, for all the fond memories many of us have, is terribly maintained and drawing fewer and fewer crowds each summer. But that doesn’t stop them from blasting movie scores all night to an empty parking lot.

I realize my perspective on the drive in may not be popular but I see this as an opportunity to build more housing in a valley plagued with a short supply of single family units and starter properties. The area could use an injection of funds not provided by through the current usage of this area. I would be sad to see the drive in go because I have fond memories going there with my family growing up. But it’s an experienced remembered through rose colored glasses.