HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-2015 ARC-CHC Agenda Correspondence - Item 1101, (Vujovich-LaBarre)0FC 0 7 2015
From: Mila Vujovich- LaBarre
Sent: Monday, December 07, 2015 3:43 PM
To: Advisory Bodies
Subject: CHC communication- Re: 1101 Monterey Street - San Luis Obispo - Agenda Item
12 -7 -15
To:The Cultural Heritage Committee and the Architectural Review Commission
From: Mila Vujovich -La Barre
Re: 1101 Monterey Street - San Luis Obispo - Agenda Item 12 -7 -15
Date: December 7, 2015
Dear Members of the Cultural Heritage Committee and Architectural Review Commission,
As a local resident and individual concerned about preserving the character and beauty of San Luis Obispo, I
wanted to voice my concerns about the proposed development at 1101 Monterey Street. Due to a
professional commitment, I am not able to attend this evening's meeting in person.
My concerns involve the view shed, the bulk, scale and height of the proposed project and the consistency with
neighborhood character.
This site is in the Commercial Retail (CR) zone. It is my understanding that the height in that zone is 45 -feet. It
is my request that the 45 -foot height requirement be maintained. The proposed height of 75 -feet is simply
too massive and will drastically alter the character of that portion of town.
Although parking concerns have been raised by other constituents, I have not seen the possibility of
underground parking addressed. This would provide for established parking, including some spaces for
handicapped parking, for shopkeepers in the retail establishment and /or residents if housing is included in the
development.
If the underground parking concept is embraced, a geological study will need to executed. It is my
understanding that a mat foundation would need to be used to protect the structural integrity of the buildings
and roads nearby. Again, that is only if the geological conditions dictate that underground parking is even
feasible.
Also, the views of the mountains and foliage from this area need to be preserved. By maintaining this
proposed structure at 45 -feet, the views, light and airflow will delight residents and tourists alike.
Development of this corner should reflect the charm of our City. Although I respect the developers involved in
this project, this initial draft of the project is simply too large. The height, bulk and scale need to be minimized.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Mila Vujovich -La Barre
Mila Vujovich -La Barre
650 Skyline Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
E -mail: milavu@hotmail.com
Mila Vujovich -La Barre
Laguna Middle School
mvujovichlabarreAslcusd.org