We strongly encourage the City Council to formally adopt the Plan & Design Commission's 4 to 2 recommendation NOT to rezone 1554, 1564 and 1576 Oakwood Avenue from RM1 to higher density RM2.
There's nothing to support changing the zoning on these lots except greater profits for the developer. On the other hand, the neighborhood would welcome development built to RM1 standards, which offers Highland Park significant benefits and suits the surrounding scale, character and context. An RM1 development can also protect the Heritage Oak and preserve numerous trees on the site.
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February 13, 2016
I was walking past the site earlier today and just kept thinking about those Heritage Oaks because once they are gone you really cant get them back. People keep messaging me about the neighborhood character and it makes me feel like we are actually all seeing the same thing here even if the council refuses to acknowledge it yet. I am still keeping an eye on the city schedule but honestly sometimes it feels like they want us to get bored and just walk away.
February 13, 2016
I honestly never thought this many people would show up for a few lots on Oakwood but here we are and it just feels totally wild (in the best way possible). My phone keeps buzzing with notifications and I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that so many people care about preserving our canopy and keeping the neighborhood character intact.
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Some things don't change - for years this and other cities have allowed buildings, retail, mansions, and even rumble strips to be placed where they definitely don't belong. Our city council usually behaves in a very intelligent and professional manner but sometimes they fall into a pot hole - this is one of those times.
Oakwood is one of the nicest residential streets with a friendly neighborhood feel so close to town and train Let's keep it that way.
Zoning laws were established for a reason, and if we change them indiscriminately, we may as well not have any in the first place.
The builder would never put a building up in or close to his home. Don't let him build it next to my home.
As a long time resident of HP, I have come to expect great things from our City Council. Keeping our community as originally zoned, and for the good reasons we did that zoning, is important in preserving our unique North Shore identity. Our city is a model to others. We MUST keep this area as RM1 to ensure we stay "as intended" and the legacy continues for new generations.
I live at 1508 Oakwood Ave..
We live at 1464 Oakwood
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We strongly encourage the City Council to formally adopt the Plan & Design Commission's 4 to 2 recommendation NOT to rezone 1554, 1564 and 1576 Oakwood Avenue from RM1 to higher density RM2.
There's nothing to support changing the zoning on these lots except greater profits for the developer. On the other hand, the neighborhood would welcome development built to RM1 standards, which offers Highland Park significant benefits and suits the surrounding scale, character and context. An RM1 development can also protect the Heritage Oak and preserve numerous trees on the site.
Updates
February 13, 2016
I was walking past the site earlier today and just kept thinking about those Heritage Oaks because once they are gone you really cant get them back. People keep messaging me about the neighborhood character and it makes me feel like we are actually all seeing the same thing here even if the council refuses to acknowledge it yet. I am still keeping an eye on the city schedule but honestly sometimes it feels like they want us to get bored and just walk away.
February 13, 2016
I honestly never thought this many people would show up for a few lots on Oakwood but here we are and it just feels totally wild (in the best way possible). My phone keeps buzzing with notifications and I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that so many people care about preserving our canopy and keeping the neighborhood character intact.
12 Comments
My property abuts the rear of this property. The builder and his attorney have not been truthful about the nature of the property. They say the buildings were abandoned, but there were 2 rental houses in fine shape <1 year ago. Many, many high density properties are going up in town. We do not need another one. Hold the builder to the current zoning. A smaller, 20-unit building is an appropriate size for the property. Thank you.
Some things don't change - for years this and other cities have allowed buildings, retail, mansions, and even rumble strips to be placed where they definitely don't belong. Our city council usually behaves in a very intelligent and professional manner but sometimes they fall into a pot hole - this is one of those times.
Oakwood is one of the nicest residential streets with a friendly neighborhood feel so close to town and train Let's keep it that way.
Zoning laws were established for a reason, and if we change them indiscriminately, we may as well not have any in the first place.
The builder would never put a building up in or close to his home. Don't let him build it next to my home.
As a long time resident of HP, I have come to expect great things from our City Council. Keeping our community as originally zoned, and for the good reasons we did that zoning, is important in preserving our unique North Shore identity. Our city is a model to others. We MUST keep this area as RM1 to ensure we stay "as intended" and the legacy continues for new generations.
I live at 1508 Oakwood Ave..
We live at 1464 Oakwood
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My property abuts the rear of this property. The builder and his attorney have not been truthful about the nature of the property. They say the buildings were abandoned, but there were 2 rental houses in fine shape <1 year ago. Many, many high density properties are going up in town. We do not need another one. Hold the builder to the current zoning. A smaller, 20-unit building is an appropriate size for the property. Thank you.