HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-17 Vollmer (71 Palomar)JAN 2 7 2017
From: jody vollmer [
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 11:33 PM
To: Advisory Bodies <advisoryhodies slocftv.org>
Subject: RE: ARC agenda of 1/30/17--71 Palomar Ave
Please distribute to ARC members, City Council and Tree Committee members.
Thank you.
Dear Architectural Review Commission members,
The magnitude of this proposed project on this beautiful historic site
does nothing to retain a residential environment. In addition, due to the
higher elevation of this property, this massive apartment complex will
loom over the neighborhood .... and per years of experience --all noise is
amplified and echoes throughout the neighborhood.
Also the projected loss of 55 very large, beautiful, mature trees --and the
screen they provide --would leave an inadequate buffer for the residents of
this neighborhood. The smaller proposed "replacement trees would be
completely ineffective. The Tree committee has already indicated concern
about the proposed loss of many of these trees, and the "inaccuracies and
inconsistencies in the consultant arborist report."
In addition, this project proposes completely inadequate onsite parking.
Currently there is limited street parking and an excessive amount of
traffic on Palomar --most of which is generated by the Valencia student
housing --and is already hazardous to students, seniors, and all the
residents of this neighborhood.
Despite the seemingly antiquated zoning regulations which may allow this
project, the concept find scope of this project is too large and is not
conducive to the surrounding residential neighborhood.
All agencies need to assess all aspects of this proposed project and
consider the negative impact it would have on our neighborhood and
community.
Thank you for your consideration of these concerns, Jody Vollmer