City of Lafayette
3675 Mt Diablo Boulevard, Suite 210
Lafayette CA 94549
Dear Lafayette Mayor and City Council Members:
The residents of Lafayette have signed this petition, because of our concerns regarding the rezoning of the property known as the "Christmas Tree Lot".
The City Council recommended on April 26, 2010, that the five parcels located along Deer Hill Road at Pleasant Hill Road (including the "Christmas Tree" lot across from Acalanes High School) be zoned low-density LR-5, which would permit one home per five acres, resulting in a maximum of four homes on the 22 acre parcel. Public support for this zoning was overwhelming. So many people showed up at the first hearing that the matter had to be continued for further comment at the second hearing. Three homeowners associations sent representatives in support of the low density zoning.
However, the City failed to finalize the low density residential zoning for a year and a half, thus permitting the owner to file an application for a massive apartment complex. This delay by the city may jeopardize the community's interests and must be corrected immediately. Further delay increases the potential that this property will be developed as high density, multifamily housing. The owner, whom inherited the property, and lives out of state, has filed an application to build 315 “moderate income” affordable housing apartments on the property; this proposal will fundamentally change the character of our community for the worse. Further, this development project will significantly impact traffic, threaten the safety of children crossing the street on their way to school, and decrease property values of hundreds of homes.
The community of Lafayette is angry that the City failed to finalize the low density zoning for this property prior to the owner filling an application. We want the North –east portion of Lafayette to maintain its semi-rural and single family residential character. This intersection is a crucial entrance to the city and our neighborhoods. We should not be forced to accept urbanization that will bring substantially increased traffic, and force expansion into broader roadways to accommodate all the cars.
We understand that the developer will contend that its proposal should be considered under the current zoning. We will deal with that contention in due course, but regardless the City needs to finalize the LR-5 rezoning as soon as possible, for the following reasons:
To finalize their earlier recommendation and commitment
To protect the character and views of this area
To minimize the proposed traffic impacts of a high-density development
To bring the zoning in conformance with the City’s Hillside and Ridgeline Ordinance
To bring the zoning into conformance with the General Plan, which calls for development consistent with the surrounding neighborhoods
To maintain the City’s long standing policy of single family development north of the freeway
We look to the City Council members to represent the community, and to follow through with commitments they’ve made to our community.
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AFTER SIGNING THIS PETITION IPETITIONS WILL ASK YOU FOR A $2 DONATION IN A POP UP SCREEN TO SUPPORT THEIR SITE. PLEASE DISREGARD/SAY NO AS THIS IS NOT A DONATION FOR STOP THE TERRACES OF LAFAYETTE.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
February 8, 2012
February 5, 2012
The momentum surrounding the Terraces of Lafayette project indicates that our concerns are being noted by the proper authorities. Please circulate this petition among your neighbors to ensure the planning commission understands the depth of local opposition before the upcoming proceedings.
January 18, 2012
The petition has reached one hundred signatures today. I appreciate the attention this important local issue is receiving from our neighbors.
Reached 100 supporters
January 16, 2012
January 14, 2012
The signature count for the Terraces of Lafayette project is rising steadily. Please circulate this petition to neighbors so we can reach our initial milestone of one hundred names before the upcoming council review.
6 Comments
We moved here for the small town feel not to have massive apartments looming over us. Plus the traffic backup is gunna be insane.
SAFETY. That intersection is terrible and the city knows it. Putting a giant complex right there is just plain dangerous for our kids.
This project is way to big for that lot. The infrastructure cant handle it.
The traffic down there is already a nightmare. Why add more homes to a blind curve? Its a total disaster waiting to happen for anyone trying to get to the high school.
Too many cars on Deer Hill rd already. Stop building things that make our town unlivable!!
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City of Lafayette
3675 Mt Diablo Boulevard, Suite 210
Lafayette CA 94549
Dear Lafayette Mayor and City Council Members:
The residents of Lafayette have signed this petition, because of our concerns regarding the rezoning of the property known as the "Christmas Tree Lot".
The City Council recommended on April 26, 2010, that the five parcels located along Deer Hill Road at Pleasant Hill Road (including the "Christmas Tree" lot across from Acalanes High School) be zoned low-density LR-5, which would permit one home per five acres, resulting in a maximum of four homes on the 22 acre parcel. Public support for this zoning was overwhelming. So many people showed up at the first hearing that the matter had to be continued for further comment at the second hearing. Three homeowners associations sent representatives in support of the low density zoning.
However, the City failed to finalize the low density residential zoning for a year and a half, thus permitting the owner to file an application for a massive apartment complex. This delay by the city may jeopardize the community's interests and must be corrected immediately. Further delay increases the potential that this property will be developed as high density, multifamily housing. The owner, whom inherited the property, and lives out of state, has filed an application to build 315 “moderate income” affordable housing apartments on the property; this proposal will fundamentally change the character of our community for the worse. Further, this development project will significantly impact traffic, threaten the safety of children crossing the street on their way to school, and decrease property values of hundreds of homes.
The community of Lafayette is angry that the City failed to finalize the low density zoning for this property prior to the owner filling an application. We want the North –east portion of Lafayette to maintain its semi-rural and single family residential character. This intersection is a crucial entrance to the city and our neighborhoods. We should not be forced to accept urbanization that will bring substantially increased traffic, and force expansion into broader roadways to accommodate all the cars.
We understand that the developer will contend that its proposal should be considered under the current zoning. We will deal with that contention in due course, but regardless the City needs to finalize the LR-5 rezoning as soon as possible, for the following reasons:
To finalize their earlier recommendation and commitment
To protect the character and views of this area
To minimize the proposed traffic impacts of a high-density development
To bring the zoning in conformance with the City’s Hillside and Ridgeline Ordinance
To bring the zoning into conformance with the General Plan, which calls for development consistent with the surrounding neighborhoods
To maintain the City’s long standing policy of single family development north of the freeway
We look to the City Council members to represent the community, and to follow through with commitments they’ve made to our community.
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PLEASE NOTE:
WHEN SIGNING THIS PETITION THE: Show my name in the online signature list
MUST BE CHECKED FOR YOUR SIGNATURE TO COUNT
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AFTER SIGNING THIS PETITION IPETITIONS WILL ASK YOU FOR A $2 DONATION IN A POP UP SCREEN TO SUPPORT THEIR SITE. PLEASE DISREGARD/SAY NO AS THIS IS NOT A DONATION FOR STOP THE TERRACES OF LAFAYETTE.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
February 8, 2012
February 5, 2012
The momentum surrounding the Terraces of Lafayette project indicates that our concerns are being noted by the proper authorities. Please circulate this petition among your neighbors to ensure the planning commission understands the depth of local opposition before the upcoming proceedings.
January 18, 2012
The petition has reached one hundred signatures today. I appreciate the attention this important local issue is receiving from our neighbors.
Reached 100 supporters
January 16, 2012
January 14, 2012
The signature count for the Terraces of Lafayette project is rising steadily. Please circulate this petition to neighbors so we can reach our initial milestone of one hundred names before the upcoming council review.
6 Comments
Traffic at Schools drop off/ and pic up times is gridlock now, the same as back in 2010. Same gridlock during commute on Deer Hill Rd., Pleasant Hill, and Spring Hill. That is a RISK factor for the City., and residents, bikers and children. It is Still UNmitabable.
We moved here for the small town feel not to have massive apartments looming over us. Plus the traffic backup is gunna be insane.
SAFETY. That intersection is terrible and the city knows it. Putting a giant complex right there is just plain dangerous for our kids.
This project is way to big for that lot. The infrastructure cant handle it.
The traffic down there is already a nightmare. Why add more homes to a blind curve? Its a total disaster waiting to happen for anyone trying to get to the high school.
Too many cars on Deer Hill rd already. Stop building things that make our town unlivable!!
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Traffic at Schools drop off/ and pic up times is gridlock now, the same as back in 2010. Same gridlock during commute on Deer Hill Rd., Pleasant Hill, and Spring Hill. That is a RISK factor for the City., and residents, bikers and children. It is Still UNmitabable.