I did the search you suggested, Rabbi-Sol. I feel much more informed now than I did when you started the thread, but not nearly informed enough to know whether or not religious discrimination is the motivating factor in this situation. It certainly is very complicated, and it looks like for some people who oppose allowing a zoning variance, it is rooted in concerns about the economics of growth in the area.

I do hope you will keep us informed about how this issue gets resolved. Although it looks like it could take a while before that happens. And I hope the Orthodox community in that area find a place to stay over the Sabbath while visiting patients at that hospital, whether it's at the current location, or somewhere else within walking distance.