floral shop next-door. they got the okay from the city including getting rid of those three parking spaces as long as they paid $71,000 a space into a city fund to put into a future parking garage. >> she doesn't agree with the findings. >> reporter: but another developer elizabeth wong is trying to stop the project saying getting rid of those parking spaces sets a dangerous precedent for the elimination of much needed parking spaces throughout the downtown. >> she calls it special treatment. is it special treatment? >> there's no special treatment. >> reporter: in fact, city leaders say anyone who takes over the property would be required to do the same because the parking spaces aren't up to code and would need to be expanded, but the alley next to the spaces makes it a challenge. >> any redevelopment of that building whether it was owned by anybody would have some challenges with providing parking on that location. >> reporter: but some wonder if this is more than just about parking. elizabeth wong tried to buy the property several years ago, but the deal fell through and it was sold to ellison. wong is now