Don’t destroy the character of Sarasota. I have lived here for over 30 years and these changes will ruin what makes this city special.
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Dawn McCarthy-Hale
6 years ago
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This is a residential neighborhood. The income level in this neighborhood was designed so children can walk to school. Increasing the amount of traffic in an already heavily trafficked the neighborhood will only present a more likelihood of accidents and children being harmed. This is not a city neighborhood, it is a single-family home neighborhood.
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Katherine Lyon
6 years ago
Dont ruin the charm and character of our beautiful city!
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Mike Nealon
6 years ago
There is no way that area can support the traffic that already exists. How do you think it will be with high density housing? Also, that neighborhood is beautiful just the way it is.
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Anonymous
6 years ago
The DAMAGE IS ALREADY DONE. The infrastructure was never upgraded to handle traffic in ANY part of Sarasota. The roads can’t handle the traffic yet the still keep developing. VOTE ALL THE COMMISSIONERS OUT OF OFFICE. Enough with all them receiving kickbacks from all the developers.
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Bette Lou Cookson
6 years ago
That is too much.
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Jerrilynne Titsworth
6 years ago
I agree
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Philip Maszak
6 years ago
Stop the nonsense!
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Catherine Seress
6 years ago
For goodness sake! The roads firstly cannot handle an anticipated 300+ vehicles there, all trying to go to work and get home at the same! Secondly, fix our antiquated sewer and water systems BEFORE you start adding more density! Thirdly, share with the public the 50 year plan / vision you are working towards; all new construction should meet a vision, not just be granted williynilly “because you can.”
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Robin MacKay
6 years ago
You're kidding right?
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Barbara Marini
6 years ago
The overdevelopment is a gross injustice to the people who live and work here. Unorganized and thoughtless development is a threat to an already challenged ecosystem and healthy living environment. It would result in increased traffic and fuel emissions, endanger pedestrians and cyclists, and create unnecessary burden for the stable Arlington community which has a lovely and unique characteristic. Single family homes are significantly different from high density living.
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jesse white
6 years ago
I agree that this is not compatible with the land use or future land use and sets a dangerous precedent
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Louise Ann Baylock
6 years ago
I am concerned about the noise and pollution and congestion that will be caused by the increased traffic to the area
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Mark LaFlamme
6 years ago
No Hi density housing !!!
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Pam Ensley
6 years ago
No to high density development in Arlington Park.
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Jeannine Corell
6 years ago
Greedy developers cannot take over our quaint, friendly neighborhood. Power in numbers! Let’s get involved and take back control of our home.
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Linda Pletzke
6 years ago
Sarasota was recognized as one of the best places to retire in the U,S, That was what it was like when we moved to the area 18 years ago. Since then, we have seen increased traffic congestion. We have witnessed our downtown overwhelmed by high rise condos that leave little room for pedestrians or trees.
We chose to live in Arlington Park because it maintained the tree canopy that is so important to year-round living in the sub-tropics. This is being threatened first by the request for development of high-density zoning on the corner of Bahai Vista and Tuttle. This zoning notice happened to be timed during the summer months when many of the residents were on their summer holidays, and before the seasonal owners had not yet returned. Notices went to only those whose residences were 500 feet away from the building site. The Arlington Park Homeowners Association was not notified. Despite this, word spread quickly about this threat to our way of life. Many of us spoke at the Community Workshop about why we believed high density zoning would not work at this location.
In the meantime, we learned that zoning for mixed use high density redevelopment at the Midtown Plaza will be discussed at the Commission meeting on September 3. Those familiar with this property on the corner of Bahai Vista and Tamiami Trail are aware of the congestion at this intersection. Add to this the traffic from the Sarasota High School. The City has recently given away School Avenue to the County School Board and the street will now prohibit traffic of any kind all year round. No more cars. No more pedestrians. No more bicycles. To continue going south on School Ace., detour to Shade Ave. where you can turn onto congested Bahai Vista.
If the Midtown Plaza increases its density, more parking will be needed for the residents. Where would the shoppers park? How would anybody exit the shopping center? You can’t turn west because the backed up traffic on Bahai Vista would
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Fitzgerald Pat
6 years ago
Stick to the original plan
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Gretchen Wilson
6 years ago
Enough Our city has been ruined by so many high buildings WHEN IS THIS HOING TO STOP!!!!
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Hannah Toale
6 years ago
Arlington Park is a close-knit community. We love its charm and cohesiveness. Introducing a high density project will stress our small community infrastructure. A natural consequence is traffic control (we have a lot of children in our neighborhood and few sidewalks). The beauty and cleanliness of our park could be at risk with a higher volume of people. How would this project add value to our neighborhood when there are many other available parcels in the city that would offer ease in access to downtown/bus depot/library/city buildings etc... we oppose this project!
Don’t destroy the character of Sarasota. I have lived here for over 30 years and these changes will ruin what makes this city special.
This is a residential neighborhood. The income level in this neighborhood was designed so children can walk to school. Increasing the amount of traffic in an already heavily trafficked the neighborhood will only present a more likelihood of accidents and children being harmed. This is not a city neighborhood, it is a single-family home neighborhood.
Dont ruin the charm and character of our beautiful city!
There is no way that area can support the traffic that already exists. How do you think it will be with high density housing? Also, that neighborhood is beautiful just the way it is.
The DAMAGE IS ALREADY DONE. The infrastructure was never upgraded to handle traffic in ANY part of Sarasota. The roads can’t handle the traffic yet the still keep developing. VOTE ALL THE COMMISSIONERS OUT OF OFFICE. Enough with all them receiving kickbacks from all the developers.
That is too much.
I agree
Stop the nonsense!
For goodness sake! The roads firstly cannot handle an anticipated 300+ vehicles there, all trying to go to work and get home at the same! Secondly, fix our antiquated sewer and water systems BEFORE you start adding more density! Thirdly, share with the public the 50 year plan / vision you are working towards; all new construction should meet a vision, not just be granted williynilly “because you can.”
You're kidding right?
The overdevelopment is a gross injustice to the people who live and work here. Unorganized and thoughtless development is a threat to an already challenged ecosystem and healthy living environment. It would result in increased traffic and fuel emissions, endanger pedestrians and cyclists, and create unnecessary burden for the stable Arlington community which has a lovely and unique characteristic. Single family homes are significantly different from high density living.
I agree that this is not compatible with the land use or future land use and sets a dangerous precedent
I am concerned about the noise and pollution and congestion that will be caused by the increased traffic to the area
No Hi density housing !!!
No to high density development in Arlington Park.
Greedy developers cannot take over our quaint, friendly neighborhood. Power in numbers! Let’s get involved and take back control of our home.
Sarasota was recognized as one of the best places to retire in the U,S, That was what it was like when we moved to the area 18 years ago. Since then, we have seen increased traffic congestion. We have witnessed our downtown overwhelmed by high rise condos that leave little room for pedestrians or trees. We chose to live in Arlington Park because it maintained the tree canopy that is so important to year-round living in the sub-tropics. This is being threatened first by the request for development of high-density zoning on the corner of Bahai Vista and Tuttle. This zoning notice happened to be timed during the summer months when many of the residents were on their summer holidays, and before the seasonal owners had not yet returned. Notices went to only those whose residences were 500 feet away from the building site. The Arlington Park Homeowners Association was not notified. Despite this, word spread quickly about this threat to our way of life. Many of us spoke at the Community Workshop about why we believed high density zoning would not work at this location. In the meantime, we learned that zoning for mixed use high density redevelopment at the Midtown Plaza will be discussed at the Commission meeting on September 3. Those familiar with this property on the corner of Bahai Vista and Tamiami Trail are aware of the congestion at this intersection. Add to this the traffic from the Sarasota High School. The City has recently given away School Avenue to the County School Board and the street will now prohibit traffic of any kind all year round. No more cars. No more pedestrians. No more bicycles. To continue going south on School Ace., detour to Shade Ave. where you can turn onto congested Bahai Vista. If the Midtown Plaza increases its density, more parking will be needed for the residents. Where would the shoppers park? How would anybody exit the shopping center? You can’t turn west because the backed up traffic on Bahai Vista would
Stick to the original plan
Enough Our city has been ruined by so many high buildings WHEN IS THIS HOING TO STOP!!!!
Arlington Park is a close-knit community. We love its charm and cohesiveness. Introducing a high density project will stress our small community infrastructure. A natural consequence is traffic control (we have a lot of children in our neighborhood and few sidewalks). The beauty and cleanliness of our park could be at risk with a higher volume of people. How would this project add value to our neighborhood when there are many other available parcels in the city that would offer ease in access to downtown/bus depot/library/city buildings etc... we oppose this project!