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Date:Friday, April 17, 2026 6:10:24 PM
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From: Heather Bienvenue <heather.bienvenue@gmail.com>
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Subject: Public Comment on Fowler Avenue Housing Development
I am writing to the City Commission regarding the Fowler Housing Development plannedbetween Oak and Annie Streets. As a homeowner who has called this area home for more than
two decades, I am heartbroken by a proposal that ignores the commitments made to preserveour open spaces and mature trees. Placing forty-five-foot tall buildings on a narrow strip of
land just feet from our backyards is an affront to the people who have invested their lives inHarvest Creek. The sheer density of eighty-four units is staggering, especially when you
consider that the resulting traffic will be forced through residential streets like Farmall andCaterpillar that simply cannot handle the volume.
The infrastructure for water, sewer, and stormwater is already under immense strain, and the
planned parking is grossly inadequate, ensuring that our streets will be choked with overflowvehicles. Beyond the permanent impacts, I dread the years of disruptive construction noise,
dust, and heavy truck traffic that will degrade our quality of life. This project is being fast-tracked in a way that undermines the consensus-based engagement process we were promised.
I urge you to reconsider the scale of this development and require a full environmental andtraffic impact study. We need a plan that respects the existing low-density residential patterns
and prioritizes the safety of pedestrians and cyclists who use these corridors every day. Pleasedo not sacrifice our neighborhood’s safety and soul for high-density development that is
clearly out of place.
Heather Bienvenue