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To: Maier, John Paul
Subject: RE: Villagio Community
MAR 3 J ?0115
From: Judy Nielsen [
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2016 9:38 AM
To: E-mail Council Website
Subject: Villagio Community
Dear Commissioners:
This is a plea that you approve the Villagio Development as soon as possible. We love this community and
both graduated from SLO High in the 50's. We chose to retire here in 1999 and have not for a moment regretted
it until now when we are aging and face the aging process. This project needs to have begun 7 years ago when a
similar one was introduced but land availability was the obstacle; now there is land available. Soon the time will
come when we need to move from our home and there is nowhere to go in our area. We have 5 sets of dear
friends with whom we have shared the last 17 years who have moved or are in the process of doing so. One
couple to Carlsbad. one to Davis, one to Claremont, one to Santa Barbara and one to Medford Oregon. None of
them wanted to leave this area but there are no options. All of these folks have contributed hours to volunteering
and serving this community and have made significant financial contributions to non -profits.
You must know the demographics of San Luis Obispo and how many residents of this town are over 65. The
need for housing is overwhelming. This development will only meet the needs of a few and will be costly but
it is a beginning. The city of SLO virtually has very limited services for its Senior Citizens. It is time to
seriously consider this particular need.
Sincerely,
Jim and Judy Nielsen
Judy Nielsen
2279 Exposition Cted a
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805)541-6774
(805)268-3392