HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-23-23 Public Comment - J. Peretti - Zone Text Amendment Fraternities and SororitiesFrom:jodi.peretti@gmail.com
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Subject:Zone Text Amendment Fraternities and Sororities
Date:Monday, January 23, 2023 2:00:27 PM
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My name is Jodi Peretti and I am the House Corporation President of the Sigma Beta Chapter of the
Chi Omega women’s fraternity. Our home is located at 405 W. Garfield. I am contacting you
regarding the request to reinstate fraternity and sorority houses into the “Authorized Use in Zoning
Districts” table and only allow chapter houses to be permitted in R-O, R-5 and conditionally in R-3
zoning.
I oppose this change for the following reasons:
1. Many of the Greek houses in the University neighborhood have existed in their current
location or in the neighborhood for over 100 years. The homeowners in this neighborhood
made the choice to purchase a home in the University neighborhood with existing sororities
and fraternities. They knew the risks when they purchased their homes.
2. Chapter houses offer affordable, guaranteed housing for students. Limiting the ability of
fraternities and sororities to organize chapter houses will decrease affordable housing
available to students.
3. Chapter houses reduce traffic congestion near the University because all houses are within
walking or biking distance to campus.
4. Why punish the entire Greek Community for a problem caused by one organization? It seems
more reasonable to address the problem.
5. How can you disallow one type of student organization to be located near campus, but allow
other forms of group housing?
Sincerely,
Jodi Peretti
Sigma Beta Chapter of Chi Omega House Corporation President