HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/1/2025 Item 8a, Sohacki, J.
John Sohacki <jsohacki@charter.net>
Sent:Monday, March
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Subject:New Development plans for south LOVR/Higuera
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SLO city
Council:
03/31/25
I am a long time resident and registered voter who has lived in the same house for 37 years. We
have watched with increasing discomfort, the transformation of SLO-Town to SLO-
city Some changes were necessary and some beneficial but we miss seeing the hills when
walking downtown, especially now when the green hills are blocked by 4 story buildings. We
must have missed the meeting when the height restriction was raised.
The constant growth and over development is heartbreaking to the thousands of “old timers”
who call this home. We’re the frogs being tossed in the warm water and the developers and
politicians keep turning up the heat
For years, one of our main concerns has been the increase in population density without proper
attention to necessary infrastructure needed to accommodate the increased traffic. The traffic
increase will have a negative impact on the lives and re-sale value for the residents of Los Verdes
Parks 1 and 2 and small SFR tract of Meadow Park. The south end of town especially where
Higuera meets LOVR is overrun with traffic. the ridiculous bike lanes being constructed all over
town do not help matters any since they take away car lanes: that in itself is quite frustrating
considering I never see more than a hand full of bike riders in any given day; half of which are
homeless Hobos on stolen bikes.
Although Mr. Wade is certainly entitled to a fair return on his investment, we feel the numbers
are just too large for the location’s space and urge restrain in approval, as well as requirement
for independent traffic analysis reports.
For God’s sake please don’t make the overcrowding and increased traffic any worse than it
already is. This little town can’t take anymore. Please stop before it turns into LA or SFC.
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Thank you for your attention.
John Sohacki, 72 Mariposa Drive
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