HomeMy WebLinkAboutARC 01-21-15 Meeting Correspondence - AdrianFrom: adrianarchCaaol.com [maifto:adriarlarch @ao!.c.orii]
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 12:03 PM
To: Carloni, Marcus
Subject: Proposed Residential Project 323 -353 Grand Ave (Leroy Court), SLO,
Attn: Marcus Carloni, Associate Planner,
RECEIVED
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
JAN 2 0 2015
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
I own the property at 2069 McCollum Street, SLO. And, wish to express more opposition for the
proposed project know as "Leroy Court" on Grand Ave., SLO.
As an architect, I find this proposed project one of the poorest execution of residential work that I have
seen in a long, long time.
From the;
* traffic circulation getting on and off the site .... to issues of
*overbuilding and not conforming to the density /compatibility of the existing neighborhood.
*the height (number of stories) is another concern - - -is the height of the structures compatible?
*first floor full bathroom off a media room, that can be easily converted to a bedroom, creates suspicion
as to the real dubious intentions of an Owner /Developer.
An Owner /Developer who cares very little about the quality of the living environment in the City of SLO.
*the exterior finish materials of the structures are not sustainable. There are very little, if no materials
(recycled) to represent a direction toward a LEED quality project.
These are nothing more than "cookie- cutter" (a kit) house designs and have no architectural significance
or originality
Please return this project back to the Owner /Developer with the following comments:
*reduce to only two houses (per City Guidelines).
*one story houses, max, four bedrooms ea. w/2.5 car garages ea.
*cars not to back -up onto Grand Ave.
*limit the use of wood siding /trim - -- maintenance issues.
*use mostly brick, stone, cmu or cement plaster - - -in order to keep maintenance issues in check.
* *construct a brick, stone and /or cmu fence 15' -0" back from the right -of -way on Grand Ave to screen the
back and side yards.
This project, as presented, will lower property values for existing homeowners who's home(s) do conform
with City Guidelines.
The City of San Luis Obispo needs to "send the message" that Owner /Developers cannot purchase
property with the idea that they can
"ask -for and get" special consideration to build substandard dwellings.
Thank you for your time
Regards,
George Adrian, Architect
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