HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRC Communication, 01-31-2016 MatthewsFrom: Daniel Matthews -- k• r =`` :f -j-g
Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2016 10:46 AM
To: Advisory Bodies; Stanwyck, Shelly FEB 01 2016
Cc: Dan Matthews; Tess Matthews
Subject: PRC Communication regarding 71 Palomar Ave. Development �^ i °� ° +, 1 Fr, K
To whom it may concern:
As long time, 22 year, residents of Palomar Ave. in San Luis Obispo, we have some concerns about the development of
our neighboring property into 41 residences that would most likely be occupied by students. Currently, the local mix of
long term owner residents, such as ourselves, rental homes with families and student residents of additional rental or
parent owned homes, along with the Valencia student apartments at the corner of Palomar and Ramona .....all works
reasonably well and is under control. Parking restrictions on Palomar and city noise enforcement rulings are
instrumental in keeping unpleasant issues from becoming a problem in the neighborhood.
We feel that a major development of 41 units, whether townhouses for sale or apartments for rent, would overwhelm
the local neighborhood. It is too much high density R -4 occupancy up close to the existing R -1 single family home
occupancy existing on Palomar and Luneta Streets. It would negatively impact the neighborhood with high density
issues, much additional traffic, on street parking, student party noise, etc., etc.
We had not thought about it, but the idea of the subject property being developed as a park with the existing farm
house being utilized for some worthy purpose, is most appealing. A park would provide a very necessary buffer between
the different occupancy types of the neighborhood, as well as needed green space, which is lacking in this section of the
city. This could be a pocket park, as such, with playground equipment for young children and some pathways, benches,
tables for us older "children" to enjoy.
We wanted to share these thoughts and concerns on this potential development on our street and hope that
consideration will be given to the idea of a park or other lower density options.
Your thoughtful consideration on this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dan & Tess Matthews
89 Palomar Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805 - 903 -2204
tessdanm@pacbell.net
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