tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post6398127451192266012..comments2023-07-05T04:49:39.433-05:00Comments on The Natchez Blog: The Fat Mama's SagaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569789851680284837noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-2127024194069923762008-05-12T18:18:00.000-05:002008-05-12T18:18:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Williehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134150394617506307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-72523016608959483802008-05-10T16:53:00.000-05:002008-05-10T16:53:00.000-05:0010:59pm Anonymous...you bring out some excellent p...10:59pm Anonymous...you bring out some excellent points!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-49065168726888095592008-05-09T23:29:00.000-05:002008-05-09T23:29:00.000-05:00i wonder why my last comment was not posted? I do...i wonder why my last comment was not posted? I don't think it was vulgar or tasteless..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-1448943511416262732008-05-09T17:22:00.000-05:002008-05-09T17:22:00.000-05:00who wants their children to move back to a communi...who wants their children to move back to a community where peoples' property rights and values are held in total disregard?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-1521878857242238462008-05-09T14:33:00.000-05:002008-05-09T14:33:00.000-05:00Good idea! It would have been wonderful if they h...Good idea! It would have been wonderful if they had put some time, energy and investment in a dilapidated building downtown for their restaurant/bar. They could have prided themselves on leaving a smaller foot-print. That building along Broadway which was once Smoots Grocery would have been perfect. I was hoping that would happen. It would have added so much more character to their business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-66179116337228818712008-05-09T14:01:00.000-05:002008-05-09T14:01:00.000-05:00The Gammills knew when they opened Fat Mama's in 1...The Gammills knew when they opened Fat Mama's in 1992, that it was a temporary thing because of the Park Services' acquisition of the Canal Street Property. They have had 16 years to find a permanent location. Smoot's Grocery on Broadway and The Wharfmaster under the hill are just two of the properties purchased by this family in that time period. That is a matter of public record. How sad that they chose to ignore the Washington Street neighborhood's objections which were 100%, at least sad for the neighbors but of course, they only live there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-17144168570855696692008-05-09T10:24:00.000-05:002008-05-09T10:24:00.000-05:00I agree with 11:54. The Gammills are wonderful pe...I agree with 11:54. The Gammills are wonderful people and Casey you are painting them to be some evil political shady group that is purposely ignoring the city's stipulations. I think nothing could be farther from the truth!<BR/><BR/> Their son has moved back to Natchez and is attempting to open a business where he can make an honest living at a very hard business. Most young people can't move back because there's nothing here for them and now, after this group has villianized the Gammills I doubt any young person will attempt to move back to Natchez and open a business. <BR/><BR/>It seems no one knew of this drainage problem and if the city engineer had informed all parties of this before the plans were implemented then this could've been avoided. I do not think this is the fault of the Gammills.<BR/><BR/>The Millers and the other neighbors live one block from the busiest downtown street in Natchez. So a business is being built on this street, that it backs up to residences, is just something that can't be avoided. Things change, that's life. I say adapt to it. I believe the Gammills have offered to build a tall fence between FM and the Millers. <BR/><BR/>It sounds like the Gammills are attempting to work with the city and the residences in meeting the necessary requirements.<BR/><BR/>No one doubts the wonderful work the Millers have done for Natchez but that doesn't give them the power to regulate what is built near their property.<BR/><BR/>I wish these people would put their money, time and energy into some of the dilapidated houses and buildings in the downtown historic district.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-28868758209642635982008-05-09T10:11:00.000-05:002008-05-09T10:11:00.000-05:00Allowing Fat Mamas to break rules means that one t...Allowing Fat Mamas to break rules means that one tax payer is privileged over another. It's that simple. They are only being asked to follow the stated guidelines of our community. Thank goodness we have a Preservation Board with guts and a board of aldermen who have finally developed a backbone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-86559635102505427832008-05-09T09:49:00.000-05:002008-05-09T09:49:00.000-05:00To only prove my "Public Relations" issue, check o...To only prove my "Public Relations" issue, check out the Democrat's online poll, over 70% of the people polling believe Fat Mamas should continue construction as they like. 70%!!!!!! That poll, while small, pretty much sums up the average Natchezians opinion of the Commission. It should not be that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-11148502112976965562008-05-09T09:44:00.000-05:002008-05-09T09:44:00.000-05:00I made a post yesterday concerning the "perception...I made a post yesterday concerning the "perception" that people have towards the preservation committee. That post was not put up on the blog, I suppose it was too negative or hit too close to home to this board's moderator. But the idea behind my post was that the average Natchezian has a negative perception of the historical groups and they don't distinguish between any of them. They are one in the same. It's a public relations problem.<BR/><BR/>My point is proven today by the amount of negative comments towards the Commission in the blog arena of the Democrat's story today. Amazing. The headline didn't help the Commission either. The headline should have read "Fat Mama's in Violation" instead, the subheading read something like "Commission unhappy" basically. <BR/><BR/>I attended the meeting last night. And I have to admit, the Commission was very diplomatic towards Fat Mama's, opposed to my comments and beliefs I wrote about yesterday. I'm not sure if they are doing this because of the election changes or if they've always been this accomodating. <BR/><BR/>Regardless, my point was they are perceived (justified or not) of being elitist who seem to not like progress. Marty, like her or not, is perceived negatively also. I can tell you by attending the meeting, Fat Mama's (and I love 'em) is in multiple violations, almost to an embarrassing degree. It's actually quite unbelievable. <BR/><BR/>The Miller's (God love em) have a legit complaint. I actually feel sorry for them. I go back to my post (not posted) yesterday. The historical groups have a SERIOUS public relations issue right now. Fat Mama's has basically pushed the law aside, and the average Natchezian is on their side. Doesn't make any sense?<BR/><BR/>I sincerely believe that if the Commission doesn't do something about their perception soon, they will, in fact, be rendered totally powerless and useless in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-12328391335852206502008-05-09T08:04:00.000-05:002008-05-09T08:04:00.000-05:00I was unfamiliar with the site plans, agreement, e...I was unfamiliar with the site plans, agreement, etc to do with Fat Mamas. However, when construction began I thought to myself it was far more intrusive and unattractive than I would have<BR/>expected. Now I understand why it struck me that way, 50 ft and an illfavored barn like structure does make a profound difference to the area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-1198320221976821592008-05-09T06:49:00.000-05:002008-05-09T06:49:00.000-05:00Seems to me that if the court decision was based o...Seems to me that if the court decision was based on the approved plan, then they should go back to court. <BR/><BR/>First, there should be a court issued injunction to prevent further work (since FM is ignoring the city's Stop Work Order). <BR/><BR/>Next, the court should reconsider its decision on the B2. <BR/><BR/>FM should be fined at a minimum. <BR/><BR/>I'm very disappointed in the Gammills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-47049243424637212042008-05-08T23:54:00.000-05:002008-05-08T23:54:00.000-05:00Casey, I think you are being TERRIBLY unfair. You...Casey, I think you are being TERRIBLY unfair. You seem to be representing the "Fat Mamas" as some lousy, greedy (your word), hateful, etc etc degenerates who shouldn't even be allowed to roam the streets of Natchez. <BR/><BR/>You've allowed yourself to be blinded by everything because of your friendship with Ron and Mimi (great people, by the way). <BR/><BR/>I do feel for them, as I wouldn't want to live next door to a busy business. But, they CHOSE to live in the HEART of downtown. You'll bring up the zoning issue here, but you seem to twist it to your own satisfaction. <BR/><BR/>The Gammills are not some political powerhouse, as you seem to refer.<BR/>They are wonderfully kind, sweet people. They're just trying to run a business and make a living. <BR/><BR/>They also have the unique pleasure to have a strong local following as well as being a strong tourist draw. <BR/><BR/>Mrs. Gammill is one of the nicest people you could meet in this town. That alone, it one of the biggest reasons I am even spending my time commenting here.<BR/><BR/>Please quit bashing the Gammills because your friends didn't get their way. <BR/><BR/>The Millers bullied (maybe a strong word, but I couldn't think of another suitable one) neighbors into signing a petition early on in this whole ordeal. <BR/><BR/>I know several who DID NOT want to sign but did because they felt pushed into it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-10940871401426682682008-05-08T23:33:00.000-05:002008-05-08T23:33:00.000-05:00Casey,Your statement "I smell a breath of fresh ai...Casey,<BR/>Your statement "I smell a breath of fresh air in Natchez. Wonder if Tuesday's election had anything to do with it? " is soooooo off the mark. Ask MiMi and Ron what City official is trying to correct the problem.<BR/>You've gotten mad on an issue and put blinders on. It has tarnished your view so much that you appear to be making these up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-11798032577435986382008-05-08T22:59:00.000-05:002008-05-08T22:59:00.000-05:00Questions: (1) Did the site plan that was origin...Questions: <BR/><BR/>(1) Did the site plan that was originally approve meet the city requirements? <BR/><BR/>(2) Was the drainage easement/canal shown on the original site plan that was approved by the City?<BR/><BR/>(3) Did the City Engineer review and approve of the original site plan?<BR/><BR/>(4) If so, why did he not compare the information on the original site plan with the city infrastructure maps?<BR/><BR/>(5) Why blame the planning department? Isn't the engineering department responsible for reviewing the infrastructure related elements of the site plans?<BR/><BR/>(6) Why wasn't a stop work order issued earlier?<BR/><BR/>(7) If the building is 50 feet off, surely the City Building Inspector knew this. Doesn't he have to approve of the setbacks before construction is allowed to begin?<BR/><BR/>(8) Since site plans have to be approved by the planning commission, why isn't Fat Mama's required to go back to the planning commission for a variance?<BR/><BR/>(9) Why hasn't Fat Mama's been fined for violating the site plan and preservation ordinances?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com