HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-2016 PC Correspondence - Item 1 (Olds)Lomeli, Monique
Subject:
Concerns about 22 Chorro Street
From: Jeff Olds [
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 2:57 PM
To: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.orp,>
Subject: Concerns about 22 Chorro Street
Hello Rachel and City Planning Commission,
Meeting:
Item:
I
RECEIVED
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AUG 16 2016
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
I own the Jamba Juice stores at 17 Chorro Street and at 890 Marsh Street. My wife has been involved with
Jamba Juice (Juice Club) since it was just the one store on Chorro Street.
I have three major concerns with the project proposed for 22 Chorro Street that will have a hearing on August
22. First is that a four-story project feels completely out of character for this small commercial lot. This is a
residential neighborhood with a few small strip centers, but nothing really close to four stories. You state that
the maximum height is 35 feet. I don't recall much with that height in the area. If that is the maximum allowed,
I would urge you to not deviate from that rule.
Second, the traffic at the corner is challenging. There have been many traffic accidents at the intersection of
Chorro and Foothill. I am concerned that a new business center at that corner could exacerbate an already
challenging intersection. If the intersection could be modified into a normal right angle intersection, I think
some of the danger may be reduced. I am worried about ingress and egress to the new center.
And third, is the general concern about signs in this neighborhood. I have seen some banners that are in front of
the Kona's deli center that look terrible and lower the appeal of the area. Are those banners allowed? Please let
me know how the city regulates those. I would not like to see similar tacky signs at a new center if it were to get
approved.
The one positive comment I have is that I believe there is a need for low-income housing. I would support a
project of 35 feet or less at that intersection for housing if the traffic concerns were addressed.
Thank you for your consideration of my concerns.
Sincerely,
Jeff Olds