HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19-2016 Item 14, SmallChristian, Kevin
To: Maier, John Paul
Subject: RE: JANUARY 19 ITEM 14 BUENA VISTA HOUSE
From: Camille Small [rr}aillo:iio etocam[Ilet`ayahoo.coir1]
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 2:39 PM
To: E -mail Council Website
Subject: JANUARY 19 ITEM 14 BUENA VISTA HOUSE
Dear Mayor Marx and Council Members,
COUNCIL MEETING:
ITEM NO.:�
RECEIVED
JAN 19 2016
SL -0 CF FY CLERK
Here are my simple notes -- which contain pertinent thoughts for your consideration.
This structure needs to be re- designed to fit the site.
Recommend smaller house and lower level outdoor space.
The roof top deck should NOT be approved.
THERE IS NO PRECIDENT AND ONE SHOULD NOT BE SET.
It is not compatible with neighborhood standards.
FACT: Sound /noise from the out of doors at rooftop can be amplified.
DO THE PLANNERS NOT KNOW THAT SOUND CARRIES UPWARD ?
Point: The Upper Bishop's Peak area is greatly impacted by outdoor sound
from Cal Poly and much more so than we are on the lower streets.
The Secondary Dwelling Unit should not be approved.
At the first hearing (Planning Commission) it was very interesting
to seee the 'waffle' between City Planner presenting the possibility
of the unit and the applicant acting like he didn't want it (Planner then
looking confused)
Perhaps the owner learned the "Owner Occupancy" necessary for its use.
My personal analysis was that something was being manipulated.
No, I cannot read minds. I have, however, seen developers try to pull the
wool, so to speak. The public is so tired of manuvering allowed and even
sometimes supported by staff.
The owner should be asked to return with having removed the objectionable
elements from his plan.
The Planning Commission saw the egregious elements. Did they do anything wrong
legally? They are only an advisory committee doing a public service.
We see the owner wanted to present a letter from a lawyer. Really?
He had the right to appeal to Council anyway.
You have the right to see that his plan suit neighborhood safety and compatibility
standards.
Yes, we are a city who cares about its neighbors. I believe this makes us special.
Thank you for seeing the important aspects that must be adhered to by those choosing
to build in San Luis Obispo.
Respectfully,
Camille Small
FYI: The letter from the 1980's in the record for this property states very plainly
THIS LOT IS VERY VISIBLE FROM HWY 101.