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From: James Lopes <
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 11:31 AM SL® CITY CLERK
To: Advisory Bodies
Subject: CHC communication: Item 2, May 22, 2017 hearing: 570 and 590 Marsh Street
Dear Cultural Heritage Commission:
Pages A-36 and A-37 show how the mass of 581 Higuera will be a stark contrast to the Jack House setting. The
row of redwoods is not long enough to screen this building, apparently. It is very visible looming over the
property from the front and rear vantage points in the Jack House yard. Now that you have the correct
information, it is obvious that this four-story building should also be set back perhaps 15 feet on the fourth floor
as is 570 Marsh Street. Both of these buildings will be the new "start" of downtown, and a gradual transition
from the lower intensity corridors would be good urban design. I ask that you also require an extension of the
row of redwoods to the rear property line to continue the buffer upon which you are relying in the front portion.
I would ask that staff give you their considered response to my suggestions as well.
Sincerely,
Jamie Lopes