Shorter, more narrow look for controversial project eliminates condos, adds 82 rooms
Faulty maneuvering by one council member prevented a vote on an amendment limiting the Westin's height
Jameson sends letter to all who have contacted him about the project; final vote tonight on whether hotel and condominium tower plans will move forward
UPDATED 6:10 p.m. Monday -- Councilman Jameson's letter to colleagues lays out case for supporting Westin, historic overlay and transferring development rights -- Two council members want to amend the zoning change to shorten structure by seven stories, and the Metro Historical Commission is helping drum up support
But the level is far below what Councilwoman Brenda Gilmore wanted
But there is still more bumpy road ahead for the hotel project
The developer releases the latest on the ever-evolving design
Supporters, detractors of hotel lob verbal grenades
Hotel project still faces heavy opposition from certain quarters
Developer seeks to avoid sky plane variance, but in doing so takes its chances with the 40-member Metro Council