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From:Sandra Lakeman <
To:Joeseph Abrahams; James Lopes; Russell Brown; Elisabeth Abrahams; Diane Duenow;
A. Cooper; Advisory Bodies
Subject:NEW Zoning Regulations UPDATE: 27 JUNE 2018
Planning Commission: Zoning Regulations 27 June 2018 in San Luis
Obispo, CA
Dear Chairperson Fowler and Commissioners:
It seems the most positive concern in material I have read regarding the
new Zoning Regulations is the (Special Consideration Overlay Zone) to be
placed onto a wildlife corridor located at 141, 159 and 161 Broad and
Bressi Place. If only the entire Zoning Plan for the future could be on such
a positive aesthetic note.
However, It appears that instead it is all about raising the heights and
increasing the sizes of and numbers of massive structures. These factors
will not ameliorate the complete changing of the milieu in character and
atmosphere of our historic downtown. Instead, wouldn't it be possible to
make a positive statement about increasing the density of downtown
while maintaining its character and atmosphere as the major
contribution to these new zoning rules? A 75 foot height will not
accomplish this.
It would be especially helpful if the CITY were to have a physical model
built and a 3D Digital model produced for the Public to see proposed
modifications in the downtown. Along with story-poles these would be
the best approach to any new construction of the town they are living in.
There would be faculty that would support this effort that are teaching
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urban planning in the Architecture and City and Regional Planning
Departments.
Due to the fact that I live at the end of Madonna Road and pass the San
Luis Ranch area several times a day, I am quite concerned about the San
Luis Ranch Project on Madonna Road, in particular, regarding the planned
loss of enormous trees. Whereas, I believe that cities should have more
concern about the factors involved in Climate Change and the virtual loss
of oxygen generation when trees are removed, there seems to be no
concern about that in San Luis Obispo. We, in the past, as a small town
have initiated matters such as NO SMOKING ints public, it appears to be
the time to initiate, KEEP ALL TREES, for our survival. (A recent study
underscores the climate benefits of the oldest, biggest trees.) This is a
perfect area for a park. We are very fortunate to have the Laguna Lake
Park and it would be a stellar idea for this land to be a park area right
across the road from the Laguna area.
I support the writings of Emeritus Prof. Allan Cooper and Ex-Planner
Jamie Lopes in regard to the particulars of these new ZONING rules. I also
support the superb idea of Mila Vujovich-Barre for Cal Poly to trade some
of their land with the San Luis Ranch Land.
Sincerely, Sandra Lakeman
Sandra Davis Lakeman
Emeritus Professor of Architecture
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
mailing address:
1677 Foreman Court
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805 540 8020
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www.sandralakeman.com
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