HomeMy WebLinkAboutARC 01-21-15 Meeting Correspondence - BishopFrom: Linda Bishop [malito:onesionurse @ g mail -corn I
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 10:04 AM
To: Carloni, Marcus
Subject: 323 / 353 Grand Ave.
Mr. Marcus Carloni
Associate Planner
City of San Luis Obispo
Re. File #ARC 25 -13
Dear Mr. Carloni,
RECEIVED
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
JAN 21 2015
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
I am emailing to register my opposition to the "infill housing" project being proposed for 323 /
353 Grand Ave. in SLO.
It is my understanding that "infill" has been defined as allowing new construction within
neighborhoods in unused, but conforming space, with structures that are "compatible with the
existing zoning and surrounding structures ". The density and scale proposed for this project is
compatible and conforming ONLY with the recent infill debacles, such as Leroy Court, the
corner of Henderson and McCollum and the illegal triplex at 2045 Slack St. This proposed
project is on an R -1 zoned property, which the developers knew when they purchased the two
lots (I assume this, since there are only two addresses). They had every intention of seeking to
circumvent the zoning with applications for variances / waivers / exemptions, or whatever this
process is called, just like other precedents that the City has allowed. This project goes beyond
even those, by requesting a density in an R -1 neighborhood that exceeds R -2 zoning guidelines!
Non- developer citizens acquire homes based on existing zoning, which they have every right to
assume the City will enforce. Our family, on the corner of Henderson Avenue and Slack Street
certainly did. What is the point of zoning when it is ignored for the sake of expediency in the
City's attempt to increase housing? This emerging policy should be aimed at housing for the
sake of working / professional families, not the development of mini -dorms near Cal Poly for
students. We all know what is planned for these residences....... four bedrooms / three baths,
with a den AND a media room translates into a minimum of 12 individuals (two per room, not
including the frequent garage conversion) for a total of 48 residents for the project with the
attendant cars, visitors, noise, debris and strain on city services that goes with this level of
density and scale.
I urge you to recommend denial of this project in the interest of preserving neighborhood
wellness (a City cornerstone), zoning integrity and visual compatibility.
Roger and Linda Bishop
San Luis Obispo
543 - 1319
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