HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-25 Public Comment - R. Marshall - Fwd_ 24493 - Reclaim Review Authority - The GuthrieFrom:Rebekah Marshall
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]Fwd: 24493 - Reclaim Review Authority - The Guthrie
Date:Tuesday, December 31, 2024 5:42:14 PM
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Dear Mayor Cunningham, Deputy Mayor Morris, and Commissioners,
I hope this message finds you well. As I approach the 100th hour of thoughtful considerationin drafting this email, I cannot help but feel that the situation has become somewhat
disheartening. We've all heard the saying, "The definition of insanity is doing the same thingover and over again and expecting different results." Is this not, in some ways, what we in
Midtown, along with many other concerned community members, are experiencing?
Countless hours have been spent by residents meticulously researching codes, policies, and
regulations, only to find ourselves back at square one with a proposal that has slightly reducedthe building height by one floor and decreased the capacity from 111 to 91. While these
adjustments may seem like an "improvement", I must ask: Do we, as the stewards of this city,truly believe this will resolve the deep concerns raised during the July meeting? Will these
changes effectively address the very real issues that have been brought to light?
Our neighborhood is suffering. The anxiety, stress, and fear generated by the proposed
development, as it stands, are having a tangible impact on our collective well-being. I urge youto consider the emotional toll this has taken, as it is not uncommon to witness our neighbors in
tears over the uncertainty and potential consequences. Something is profoundly wrong whenthe very fabric of a community is frayed to such an extent.
As a mother of a curious 3-year-old, my own home no longer feels safe. I would like to remindyou of a previous exchange between Sarah Rosenberg and Andy Holleran, where one of the
primary reasons for not moving forward with a renovation of the existing building was cited as"life safety concerns." Given the scale of the proposed building, I ask you: What about the life
safety risks this development presents to the families and students of Whittier and thesurrounding neighborhood? How can these concerns be adequately addressed?
Thank you for your time and consideration. I truly hope that we can work together to find asolution that best serves the safety, health, and well-being of all residents.
Sincerely,Rebekah Marshall