HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-23-24 Public Comment - C. Callaghan - Sundance Springs DevelopmentFrom:Christine Callaghan
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]Sundance Springs Development
Date:Thursday, February 22, 2024 10:25:58 AM
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Dear City Commission,
In anticipation of public hearing appealing the city's approval of site plan 22047 (Sundance
Springs Neighborhood services lot 2 at S 3rd and little horse) I would like to reiterate thefollowing points, which I have previously voiced concern over in previous public comment
sessions:
1.) The City lost the Approved Sundance Springs Planned Unit Development's final MasterPlan. Without the final Master Plan, there is no legal basis to proceed. Despite this fact, the
City continued the process of approving this site plan.
2.) The approved site plan violates many PUD development guidelines. Some examples:
a. Approved two two-story buildings for a total of over 6,000 sq. ft.
Only one one-story 5,000 sq. ft. building is allowed.
b. Approved flat roofed buildings with mostly large glass exteriors.
The flat roofs and glass exteriors are not allowed.
c. Approved infrastructure for outdoor activities including fire pits, large patios, andseating for up to 250 people.
There are only 43 parking spaces approved. ALL outdoor activities are notallowed.
3.) The City approved three departures (exceptions to code). Departures are required toenhance the site plan. Examples that do not comply with the PUD and do not enhance the site
plan:
a. Building placement violates numerous codes like block frontage standards, setbacks,open space requirements, and lack of permission to access trails not owned by the developer.
b. Parking in front of buildings violates the code that requires parking to be at the sides,above, or below the building
Thank you for your consideration. As mentioned before, most of us in our neighborhoodare not opposed to the development in general as long as it more naturally fits with thesurrounding area and aligns with our existing covenants and original master plan. Iwould hope the city shares this concern and takes the time to consider these points.
Thank you!
-- Christine CallaghanDesigner/OwnerFurn Design StudioC: 336.202.3646W: www.furndesignstudio.com