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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence PLANNER 4/3/2007 Page 1 of2 .J KARP Gary From G Wagenblast [gngw@comcast net] Sent Tuesday, April 03, 20075 59 PM To KARP Gary SubJect Case #LRP 2006-00027 and ZON 2006-00054 ~~@~DW~I')I UlJ APR 3 -- JJ To Springfield Planning Commission Re Public Hearing Testimony By I would like to address some concerns regarding the rezoning of the site on Marcola Road, formerly known as Pierce Property I think It is important to address these concerns before making a recommendation to the city counsel First, and I think foremost, IS the Issue of the medium density residential zone I recognize that In the original zoning, there was an area of medium density residential that was Included In the Metro Plan However, Increasing this area would add approXimately 200 more residences than were Originally Intended ThiS would have a Significant effect on the local region I have based these numbers off an average of 12 5 homes per acres with the nodal development However, at the public hearing, the planner mentioned that the master plan could Include up to 20 homes per acre That would be catastophlc to the nf'lghborhood I would implore you to conSider thiS when making your deCiSion The first effect that thiS would have IS the Significant Increase In traffic pattern In an already busy region, adding an enormous amount of cars would put an undue strain on the road system that has been established ThiS IS also a concern In the medium density residential, as the lot size is so small that children In thiS area Will almost certainly need to walk somewhere to play The Increased traffic Will be a nsk for these children The second effect would also involve children That would be the Increase to the school system In that area Although the Metro Plan did Include some medium density residential, an additional amount of medium density residential would definitely overpopulate already crowded schools The addition of 435 dwellings would certainly bring children to the area Yolanda Elementary School has large class Sizes now and Briggs Middle School has children doubled up In lockers currently With thiS Issue In mind, the planner also needs to be cognizant of the fact that the school yards should not be conSidered open spaces for the future medium density reSidential I feel that either a new school, or outbUildings Will have to be conSidered to handle the additional Influx of students which would drastically change the school grounds The third thing that I would like the counsel to conSider IS the drainage Issue The land In question IS currently a fairly major wetland Although the planner has addressed changing the drainage ditch to a seasonal creek, that drainage ditch IS already In eXistence and we stili have flooding Issues associated With that piece of property I feel that the planner would have to be very aware of water runoff and the direction of runoff The neighborhood behind the field IS often affected by the rainwater and thiS results In boggy yards from winter to early summer Many of the aforementioned Issues could be resolved by changing to a lower density residential Instead of a medium density reSidential ThiS would decrease the Influx of both people and cars to a much more manageable level ThiS would also address the need for children to have space to play The 4/4/2007 Page 2 of2 development of extremely small lots Just contnbutes to a stagnate society We should be advocates for children to be outside Instead of sitting In front of teleVISions A larger lot size would make an aesthetically pleaSing neighborhood that could be considered an asset rather than a hindrance I appreciate your consideration In thiS Issue Slncerely- Greg Wagenblast FREE AmmatlOns for your emall -bylncredIMaill\..Cllck Here' I ~~@~DW~] m APR 3 SII 4/4/2007 KARP Gary From Sent To SubJect CHERRI WILLIS ucwmlrage@holmall com] Tuesday, Apnl 03, 2007 11 54 AM KARP Gary "PIERCE PROPERTY" OFF MARCOLA ROAD - CHANGE OF ZONING AFTER ATTENDING LAST TUESDAY NIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, I AM NOW MORE CONVINCED THAT MORE INFORMATION AND A "FINAL MASTER PLAN" FROM SATRE AND ASSOCIATE SHOULD BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY ZONING CHANGES MORE QUESTIONS ARE BEING RAISED WITHOUT ANSWERS THURSTON HAS HUNDREDS OF NEW HOMES APPROVED HOMES AMBLESIDE DEVELOPMENT WILL HAVE MANY NEW THESE ADDITIONS WILL ALREADY TAX OUR LIMITED RESOURCES SUCH AS POLICE/CRIME PREVENTION (OUR CARS HAVE BEEN BROKEN INTO SEVERAL TIMES AND ONE ACTUALLY STOLEN), EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY NO WHERE FOR THE CHILDREN LIVING IN THESE HOMES TO GO TO SCHOOL I ALREADY PAY WAY TOO MUCH IN PROPERTY TAXES AND FORESEE THAT THIS WILL, WITHOUT DOUBT, INCREASE WITH BOND MEASURES TO RAISE MONEY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ABOVE SPRINGFIELD WILL GROW, IT IS INEVITABLE NO MORE HOUSING SHOULD BE APPROVED WITHOUT SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM WE WILL ALREADY SHORTLY FACE I FORESEE MANY DEVELOPERS MAKING A LOT OF MONEY FROM THESE DEVELOPMENTS I ALSO FORESEE SPRINFIELD WELCOMING THE GROWTH AND REVENUE WHAT I DON'T SEE ARE THESE PEOPLE BEING FORCED TO FINANCIALLY COMPENSATE TrlE CITY FOR THE NEGATIVE IMPACT THEY WILL HAVE ON OUR COMMUNITY AT TUESDAY'S MEETING, SATRE FINALLY ADMITTED THAT THE "MASTER PLAN" COULD INCLUDE UP TO 20 UNITS PER ACRE I FEEL THAT WHAT IS ALREADY BEING PLANNED IS FAR TOO MANY I LIVE NEXT DOOR TO WHAT WILL BE THE "PIERCE PARK" AND AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE IMPACT THAT THIS WILL HAVE ON MY PROPERTY AS FAR AS EVEN MORE CRIME AS WELL AS THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY IF MASS/MEDIUM DENSITY (LET'S FACE IT, SUBSIDISED OR LOW INCOME) PROPERTIES IN THE POSSIBLE PROPORTION ALLOWED APPROVAL OF THE ZONING CHANGES WITHOUT A DEFINITIVE - FINAL MASTER PLAN WOULD BE IRRESPONSIBLE AT BEST WITHOUT ADDRESSING THE INEVITABLE OUTCOME PLEASE CONSIDER MY CONCERNS ALONG WITH MY NEIGHBORS BEFORE AGREEING TO SEND THIS MATTER TO THE CITY COUNCIL THANK YOU, CLAYTON "JOE" WILLILS 2476 OTTO STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 Interest Rates Fall Agaln' $430,000 Mortgage for $1,399/mo - Calculate new payment http //www lowermybllls com/lre/lndex Jsp?sourceld=lmb-9632-18679&mOld=7581 ~~@~Dm~J 1 APR 3 07 . 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