The developers behind a controversial project on Hyde Park Square are rescinding their application, according to a spokesperson.

City Council's Budget and Finance Committee voted unanimously Monday to reverse a decision that granted the project the status of Planned Development . If Council passes the repeal ordinance in a final vote Wednesday, a citizen-led referendum will no longer be on the November ballot.

The repeal ordinance was submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval and all nine City Council members. A spokesperson for the mayor declined to comment except to say the repeal was submitted at the request of the developer.

Council member Mark Jeffreys said Tuesday the city should have a better process for community engagement.

"It should be pretty clear on any development what the expecta

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