HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/18/2017 Item 14, Austin
Christian, Kevin
From:John Austin <john.austin80@cox.net>
Sent:Wednesday,
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:San Luis Ranch Comments from Oceanaire Dr. Resident
Hi Council Members,
We are residents of Oceanaire Dr., including my mother who has lived in our house since 1962. I moved there at that
time but have lived in other places in the US and recently moved back with my wife. I'm an engineer for the County and
ride the bus to work.
My wife and I attended the July 6th meeting to hear about San Luis Ranch and listen to comments. During public
comment we heard that affordable housing was highly desired. Usually developers mix different densities to diversify
socioeconomic levels in a city. When I moved back I realized old SLO is being developed into a very pleasant community
in view of inevitable growth, and overall the results of your planning is great. The city is now beginning to embrace
affordable higher density housing, and I heard acceptance of this from the public comments. I believe there is enough
low density housing on larger lots in SLO, so how about creating this development's residential areas at a single high
density which is affordable and reduces GHG emissions in the City if you believe the development will be a quality living
space? This is not a new concept and it aligns with Envision concepts for sustainability. You might get more open
space areas from this approach and I wouldn't mind a greater buffer along Perfumo Creek (I'll admit I'm older and enjoy
the peace of the open space across the creek).
Lastly, I am concerned about tree loss along Madonna Rd. In the very early days eucalyptus trees were planted to
reduce blowing dust. I believe the old farm was surrounded on north and west sides to prevent soil loss to wind.
Removal of these trees could increase atmospheric particulate matter particularly from the agriculture area.
Sincerely,
John Austin, P.E. ENV SP
1798 Oceanaire Dr.
San Luis Obispo
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