HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05-2016 ARC Correspondence - Public Hearing 1 (McLean)
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DEC 0 5 2016
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: cc me lean [
Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2016 8:38 PM
To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Fw: ARC 22 Chorro St. Item #1 December 5,2016
Please distribute to members of the Architectural Review Commission, Planning Commission, Mayor
Harmon and City Council members including new members Aaron Gomez and Andy Pease. Thank you.
Architectural Review Commissioners:
The proposed "mixed-use" project at 22 Chorro Street is incompatible with the neighborhood and threatens
the health and safety of residents. The 4 stories are too tall for the site and will dominate the R-1 neighbors
homes and yards. It is too much building for such a small lot and should not be granted any
exemptions/exceptions including height, parking and setbacks.
The lack of setbacks will impair the visual field of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians at a dangerous corner and
intersection. Adding another driveway on narrow, two lane Chorro Street will compound traffic hazards with
the busy driveway on the opposite side of the street used to enter and exit Ferrini Square, where Starbuck's
and Jamba Juice are located.
The intersection of Foothill and Chorro is already unsafe and the increased vehicular/bike/pedestrian
traffic will exacerbate the existing dangers. The developer's request to provide fewer than required parking
spaces in the neighborhood's already over -parked, over -traveled streets will create more congestion and
unsafe conditions. Is the City of San Luis Obispo really willing to risk residents' lives and safety for the profits
of the developer?
This project is unacceptable in every possible way, including the aesthetics of the design and the
outrageous blocking of views. Please vote NO and send this project back for down -scaling and redesign.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Cheryl McLean
San Luis Obispo