Attachment F - Support - Z-94-24-3.pdf

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ATTACHMENT F

POD Historic Preservation 
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Nancy J Gill <njgillmom@gmail.com> 
Saturday, June 15, 2024 10:28 PM 
PDD Historic Preservation 
Sunnyslope Rock Garden - Agenda Item #4 
Monday, June 17th at 4:30 pm - City of Phoenix Historic Preservation 
Commission meeting 
As a 20 year resident of Sunnyslope, I support granting historical status 
to the rock garden. The owner has created and maintained it for years, 
and it has contributed to the uniqueness of our area. She deserves to 
assistance that historical status will give her in preserving this one-of-a­
kind spot. Thank you for recognizing and rewarding her efforts on 
behalf of her community. 
Nancy J. Gill 
602-441-5806

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the HUB 
POD Historic Preservation 
Re: Public Hearing for Rezoning Application No. Z-94-24-3, Item #5 
Monday, September 16, 2024 2:12:17 PM 
Dear Historic Preservation Commissioners -
I am writing on behalf of the Hatcher Businesses, a non-profit organization and a 
Business Alliance with the City of Phoenix. 
: We may be past the 8:00am deadline, but wanted to show our support 
nevertheless. 
We as an organization are working on revitalizing the Hatcher corridor and 
improving the viability of our Sunnyslope community as a whole. 
The Thompson Rock Garden is integral to our Placemaking efforts in Sunnyslope. 
It is an important cultural asset. 
We whole heartedly support the rezoning application of the Thompson Rock 
Garden to achieve Historic status. 
Thank you! 
Best, 
Caroline 
President, Hatcher Urban Businesses

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Kris Floor 
POD Historic Preservation 
Thompson Rock Garden Z 94-24-3 
Monday, September 16, 2024 6:00:01 PM 
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I am writing to offer my support for identifying Thompson Rock Garden as a historic property. 
Through a mutual friend, I was fortunate to have been included on a private tour in Spring of 
2023 hosted by the current property owner, Marion Blake who has lovingly maintained this 
garden for nearly 45 years. 
Like the Lee property at 4015 E McDonald Drive, this property is akin to a museum gallery 
focused on ceramic arts and is a treasure in our Phoenix history. I am hoping there can be a 
creative solution to maintaining the garden for generations to come. 
I would be happy to speak with the historic preservation team if this project did not receive HP 
designation at the Sept 16 meeting 
Sincerely 
Kris 
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Kristina Floor, FASLA 
President 
1425 N. First Street, Suite 200 
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1632 
kris@fioorassociates.com 
main: 602.462.1425 
direct: 602.445.7133 
cell: 602.363.1626

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Serianna Townsend 
POD Historic Preseivation 
Thompson Rock Garden 
Monday, September 16, 2024 4:59:35 PM 
Phoenix has a history of tearing down older buildings and rebuilding new. I am from the 
Midwest and it pains me to tell my family the oldest XYZ in Phoenix is not even 100 years old 
because we replace anything that gets old. 
Please break the stigma Phoenix is known for, preserve history and the Thompson Rock 
Garden. 
Seri Townsend 
Ocotillo Hills Resident

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Krjstine Kollasch 
PDD Historic Preservation 
Julia Taggart 
Sunnyslope Rock Garden (HP) 
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 7:53:32 AM 
SunnvslopeRock Garden Reccomendation Letter.pdf 
Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 38-431.02 
Public Hearing for Rezoning Application No. Z-94-24-3, Thompson Rock Garden, at 10023 N 
13th Pl Action Requested: Recommendation on Historic Preservation (HP) Overlay Zoning. 
The Sunnyslope Studio tour represents over 20 artists, art studios and gallery spaces in the 
Sunnyslope area of Phoenix. We support giving Historic Status to the Sunnyslope Rock 
Garden (AKA Thompson Rock Garden). It speaks to the history of Phoenix and particularly 
the always diverse and creative area of Sunnyslope. As the "slope " becomes more gentrified 
and eclectic, it is important to save these gems that connect us to our past. 
The Rock Garden itself makes reference to many historical tourist attractions across the west, 
the sense of adventure of the wild west, and is a creative wonderland of exploration. 
Please save this place for future generations. 
Attached is my support letter written just a couple months ago. It all still applies. Please Save 
the Rock Garden. 
Thank you! 
Kris Kollasch 
Artist- Committee Lead 
602-361-7991
www.Sunn:xslopeStudioTour.com [sunnyslopestudiotour.comJ
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