HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 Correspondence from Robert and Daisy Lind Regarding the Pierce Property
Springfield, Or.
May 16, 2007
Mayor Leiken.
Members of the Springfield City Council
Councilors;
This is in response to your request regarding the proposed development of the area
called "the Pierce Property". This property was bound to be developed at some point in
time so I have no problem with that. There are, however, some things that give me cause for
concern. These include;
1) Four hundred plus housing units on this size of area. Considering the amount of area
taken out because of "wet land" and other reasons, this seem to be more than
"medium density" housing. With lot sizes running about 4500 sq. ft. that is quite
crowded. My lot size is about 8000 sq. ft. and I don't have much yard space.
2) I resent people coming here from Nevadal California and bringing their problems
and ways of doing business to a healthy, respectable neighborhood.
3) The placement of a solid string of three story apartments directly across the street
From my front door is disturbing to me. Particularly when there is a better locat-
ion for these buildings where they would not block existing homes to such a large
degree.
4) This project is going to cost us a lot of money. The proposal they gave us several
years ago was just over $10,000. At the end of twenty years, if we chose to use the
payment plan, add 60% to that. As 31s1 St. Is a collector street the locals should not
be required stand the full cost of rebuilding the street.
Thank you for giving our concern your consideration.
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Springfield, Or. 97477
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MAY 1 7 2007
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
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