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From :Adrienne and Robert Dickinson <dickinsonfam@hotmail .com >ent:Saturday, August 04, 2012 8 :54 AM
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Dear Mayor Marx, Ms . Smith, Mr. Ashbaugh, Mr . Carter, and Mr . Carpenter :
I am reading in the newspaper about the project to replace the dilapidated gas station on the corner o f
Taft and California .It will be good to remove the old gas station .
I am writing regarding this project, even though I live on Del Norte, which is not in the immediat e
neighborhood, but is still in the north part of San Luis Obispo, near Foothill . We have lived in San Luis Obisp o
since 1980 in the same house, and we lived in Los Osos before that, moving to the area in 1971 .We love
San Luis Obispo .
A new project is an exciting thing, and I can imagine that the neighbors are ready for something fresh there .
The height of the project is a concern . One of the magnificent things about San Luis Obispo is the view of th e
hills from all over the city . This is our blessing, our gift, in this city . This makes us unique and who we are . Everyone's
spirits are lifted when they see the hills . This is something that you need to protect as elected officials at this momen t
of decision making . We need to protect the views of the hills in all the little neighborhoods as much as we can ..
A developer from Los Angeles is poised to make a lot of money on a project . It is not necessary to allow a third story
to his project, even though the city is ready to allow a project to go forward . It is important to take into consideratio n
all the people affected by the project and compromise to meet everyone's goals . A compatible neighborhood project is a
goal that is worthy . Small homes will feel crowded and folks there will grieve the lack of light and the loss of views .
t ease limit the project to two stories, and it seems like something good can come of it for everyone .
Thank you so much !
Adrienne Dickinson
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