Steelers Full Statement On Casino AppealPOSTED: 4:13 pm EDT June 28, 2007 PITTSBURGH -- Statement of Steelers' President Arthur J. Rooney II regarding appeal of Planning Commission decision.We have filed an appeal today because we believe the City Planning Commission made significant legal errors in its May 29 decision approving the Master Plan for the Majestic Star Casino on the North Shore.Our first duty is to protect the fans and visitors to Heinz Field. The Master Plan that was approved by the City Planning Commission fell short of the requirements under the City Ordinance, which requires a Master Plan to demonstrate a safe environment and traffic mitigation measures. This work has not been done.We are hopeful that recent discussions with the County Executive's office and the Mayor's office may lead to a resolution of the complex traffic and parking issues presented by the location of the Majestic Star Casino on the North Shore.In the meantime, the appeal of the Planning Commission action is intended to ensure that the construction of the Casino is accomplished without serious negative impacts to other North Shore visitors. Related Links: More County NewsGet RSS | E-Mail Alerts Copyright 2007 by ThePittsburghChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh on Facebook
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