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From: Goodwin, Heather
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 3:26 PM
To: Goodwin, Heather
Cc: Codron, Michael; Lomeli, Monique; Davidson, Doug; Fowler, Xzandrea; Leveille, Brian
Subject: Correspondence - 71 Palomar copies to City Council, PC, ARC & CHC
ARC, CHC, and PC members,
Below is correspondence regarding 71 Palomar.
BCC: ARC, CHC, PC Members
Thank you,
Heather Goodwin
Deputy City Clerk
City Administration
City Clerk's Office
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
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T 805.781.7103
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 10:55 AM
To: Advisory Bodies
Subject: 71 Palomar copies to City Council, PC, ARC & CHC
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CITY OF SANtUIS OBISPo,
MAR 1& 20.16
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The magnitude of this proposed project on this beautiful "historic" site does not do anything to retain a residential
environment. In addition, due to the higher elevation of this property, these unsightly buildings would loom over the
neighborhood, and per prior experience --all noise is amplified and echoes throughout the neighborhood.
Also, the projected loss of all or most of the mature trees --and the screen they provide --would leave an inadequate
buffer for the residents of this neighborhood.
I reside at 585 Luneta Drive, which is where Luneta intersects with Palomar, so an additional concern is the
opening/widening of Luneta--which I understand would be required for this project.
The current parking problems and excessive amount of traffic on Palomar --much of which is generated by the Valencia
student housing --is already hazardous to students, seniors, and residents of this neighborhood. The widening/opening of
Luneta would only exacerbate this extensive problem. In addition, where Luneta intersects Palomar is a "blind corner" in
both directions, and currently it's dangerous enough with bicyclists and skateboarders "flying" down the hill towards
Palomar --so the addition of car traffic on lower Luneta could bg O sostrous.
The increased traffic in the immediate area is not only detrimental to a residential environment, but would also increase
traffic leaving the area by way of Serrano --of which a portion functions as only one lane.
Despite the seemingly antiquated zoning regulations which may allow this project, the concept and scope of this project
is not conducive to this current residential neighborhood. Also it would only add to an already massive problem of too
much traffic and limited street parking.
All agencies need to assess all aspects of this proposed project and consider the negative impact it would have on our
community.
Thank you for your consideration of these concerns.
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