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To: jody vollmer
Subject: RE: 71 Palomar copies to City Council, PC, ARC & CHC MAR 2 3 2016
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Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 9:27 PM
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Subject: Fw: 71 Palomar copies to City Council, PC, ARC & CHC
"Please include this email with the March 15, 2016 correspondence for the City Council, P.C., A.R.0 and C.H.C"
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On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 10:00 PM, Jody vollmer
wrote:
Please do not let this project go forward.
The magnitude of this proposed project on this beautiful "historic" site does not
do anything to retain a residential environment. In addition, due to the higher
elevation of this property, these unsightly buildings would loom over the
neighborhood, and per prior experience --all noise is amplified and echoes
throughout the neighborhood.
Also, the projected loss of all or most of the mature trees --and the screen they
provide --would leave an inadequate buffer for the residents of this neighborhood.
I reside at 82 Palomar Ave, which is directly in front of where Luneta intersects
with Palomar, so an additional concern is the opening/widening of Luneta--which I
understand would be required for this project.
The current parking problems and excessive amount of traffic on Palomar --much of
which is generated by the valencia student housing --is already hazardous to
students, seniors, and residents of this neighborhood. The widening/opening of
Luneta would only exacerbate this extensive problem. In addition, where Luneta
intersects Palomar is a "blind corner" in both directions, and currently it's
dangerous enough with bicyclists and skateboarders "flying" down the hill towards
Palomar --so the addition of car traffic on lower Luneta could be disastrous.
The increased traffic in the immediate area is not only detrimental to a
residential environment, but would also increase traffic leaving the area by way
of Serrano --of which a portion functions as only one lane.
Despite the seemingly antiquated zoning regulations which may allow this project,
the concept and scope of this project is not conducive to this current
residential neighborhood. Also it would only add to an already massive problem of
too much traffic and limited street parking.
All agencies need to assess all aspects of this proposed project and consider the
negative impact it would have on our community.
Thank you for your consideration of these concerns, 7ody vollmer (82 Palomar
Ave)