Attachment G - Opposition - Z-62-22-8.pdf

From:
DIANN IVERSON
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Item #6 Case Z-62-22-8 (old Ladlow property)
Date:
Saturday, February 4, 2023 4:33:58 PM
Edgemont Estates is NOT in favor of rezoning Z-62-22-8, the old Ladlow property. 
Joann Forte-Smithbaker
HOA President
Edgemont Estates
4227 E Edgemont Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85008
edgemontestates@gmail.com
ATTACHMENT G

From:
Laurie
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Planning of developments Z-62-22-8 and Z-8-22-8
Date:
Saturday, February 4, 2023 6:46:45 PM
Hello I am a resident in the area and I am letting you know since I am unable to attend the meeting that I am
OPPOSED to:
Z-62-22-8.  I am OPPOSED to Z-8-22-8
Please email me if you have any questions.
Laurie Cummings
2826 N 43rd Street
Phoenix, Az 85008
Sent from my iPhone

From:
Mary Lungo
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Opposition to Zoning Case # Z-62-22-8
Date:
Saturday, February 4, 2023 10:53:53 AM
Hello, 
I am writing to submit my opposition to this change in Zoning for a 3/4 acre lot where a
developer is trying to build 12 units. I strongly oppose this zoning.  Putting such a big amount
of units in a lot where a single home once stood is crazy and shows this developer does not
care about our neighborhood only how much money he can make, if allowed. 
This does not fit in our neighborhood. Our neighborhood is beautiful and we will continue to
oppose to this type of development. 
Regards, 
Maria Lungo
Thanks, Mary L.

From:
Sue Heim
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Item #5 application case number : Item 5 Z-SP-8-22-8 Item #6 Application case number is Z-62-22-8
Date:
Saturday, February 4, 2023 6:56:42 PM
To Whom It May Concern,
I, Sue A. Heim, live at 4027 E. Oak St., Phoenix, AZ 85018
I am opposed to Item 5  Case # Z-SP-8-22-8 and also
I am opposed to  Item 6 Case # Z-62-22-8
Sincerely,
Sue A. Heim
4027 E. Oak St.
Phoenix, AZ 85018

From:
Claude degracia
To:
Sarah Stockham
Subject:
Camelback east village
Date:
Sunday, February 5, 2023 12:06:14 PM
    Hi Sarah
    This is how my wife and I feel about items on  the
meeting 7 FEB 2023 
5 FEB. 2023
RE:
NOTICE OF PUBLICK MEETING CAMELBACK EAST VILLAGE
PLANNING
COMMITTEE
 A.R.S. Section 38-431.02 Tuesday, February 7, 2023 6:00 pm
Items   Z-SP-8-22-8 opposed        Z-62-22-8 opposed
 
RE:  Z-62-22-8   north east corner of 42nd ST. & Edgemont Ave.
    When the builders sell their buildings & leave, we are stuck with the
increased traffic & parking problems forever. We oppose the change of
zoning to allow more buildings than the present zoning. There will be
no restrictions on Air B&B.  Edgemont Ave. is already full with current
resident vehicles. We do not need this type of density. This is a single-
family residence area.
 
Claude & Ronna deGracia
Residing in Edgemont Estates

4243 E. Edgemont Ave.
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
602-956-7528

From:
Ellen Hemauer
To:
PDD Long Range Planning; Sarah Stockham
Subject:
Camelback East Village Planning Committee
Date:
Sunday, February 5, 2023 1:16:29 PM
Regarding Item #5, Case # Z-SP-8-22-8 OPPOSED
Regarding Item #6, Case # Z-62-22-8 OPPOSED
This community is made up of single family residences and to even have a builder consider erecting 10 to 15 high
rise units is just ludicrous. There are plenty of open spaces to do this, not dwarf our little community with homes
towering over our back yards.
NO MORE BUILDING THAN THE PRESENT ZONING ALLOWS. DO NOT CHANGE THE ZONING CODE!
My husband and I are 100% OPPOSED to Item #6 and Item #5.
Thank you for hearing our voice.
James Archibald
Ellen Hemauer
2828 North 42nd Way
Phoenix AZ 85008
Sent from my iPad

From:
Ellen Welch
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
proposal for zoning change
Date:
Sunday, February 5, 2023 12:18:26 PM
In reference to Item #6 and case # Z-62-22-8:
I am a homeowner in Edgemont Estates, and I strongly oppose the proposed zoning change
from single family to high density multi-family for this property.  Parking is already an issue
here.  The proposal would create multiple problems.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Ellen Welch

From:
raymond bremerkamp
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
opposition to Item #5 case # Z-SP-8-22-8 and opposition to item #6 case # Z-62-22-8
Date:
Sunday, February 5, 2023 4:40:42 PM
 item #5 case # Z-SP-8-22-8  I do not want the lot at 4220 E. McDowell Rd. to become a used
car lot.
item #6 case # Z-62-22-8 I do not want the zoning changed from single family residence at
4220 E. Edgemont Ave. Phoenix, AZ. 85008.
Raymond Edward Bremerkamp
4234 E Oak St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
480-600-2408
edbremerkamp@gmail.com

From:
Sharon Schmieder
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Opposition to Z-62-22-8
Date:
Sunday, February 5, 2023 5:39:36 PM
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to voice my opposition to the proposed zoning change to the portion of  4221 E
Thomas that is zoned R1-6 and borders Edgemont to the south. 
This proposed development is entirely to dense for the neighborhood.  When the lot was
purchased, Emery Lane Homes marketed to the public on its website that it intended to build
luxury single family homes in accordance with the zoning.  Some time mid 2022, they changed
directions and have been marketing 10 townhomes at this location on their site, a density for
which it has not been approved.  
Not only does the density not conform to the neighborhood, but the proposed development
would be very similar to the development, Edgemont 12 to the west.  This development was
not embraced by the neighborhood and the concerns that the neighborhood have
materialized.  These homes are not desirable to the public and took an average of 609 days to
sell.  This is an extraordinary amount of time during a good housing market.  This time on
market exceeds the average days on market during the years that it took to sell by as much as
10x as long.  Currently, there are two on the market and they are not selling.  One is
approaching the average days on market and the other will soon be double the days on
market.  This comparison is relevant as what is being proposed is even less attractive, more
dense, and comes with the first dumpster in our neighborhood!  
Not withstanding that lack of appeal and conformity to the neighborhood, the additional
traffic, congestion, and parking is a burden placed on the surrounding neighbors that they
should not be subjected to.  In addition, it was made clear in a comment by the developer's
representative, that we should not expect this development to be of the same quality which
we have become accustomed to with Emery Lane Single family homes.   Even with this "lower
quality" proposed development, they have stated a proposed selling price of $800,000.  This
would put the $/sq ft at $500/sq ft.  The condos to the west have not been able to sell at
$325/sq ft.   
It is reasonable that the neighbors adjacent to this proposed development should expect the
zoning to remain as it has been.  This lot has always been occupied by one single family home
and a detached garage.  While the zoning allows for greater density that just one home, it is a
misuse of the space to rezone this into something that has already proven to be problematic,
would be eggregious misuse of power and would diminish the value of the homes nearby and
being a taking from the existing homeowners.

The developer has not been willing to consider any alternatives despite the fact that they
advertised single family homes in this location when they originally purchased.   
Thank you,
Sharon Schmieder

From:
Lisa Rovinsky
To:
PDD Long Range Planning; Sarah Stockham
Subject:
Z-62-22-8 & z-sp-8-22-8 OPPOSED Do not approve: letter
Date:
Monday, February 6, 2023 9:22:18 PM
 In reference to A.R.S. Section 38-431.02 AND Z-62-22-8 & z-sp-8-22-8 
I am writing for 3 homeowners at different properties. 
Myself Lisa Rovinsky at 2812 N. 43rd street
Cinda Blackledge & Stephen Saridakis at 2818 N 43rd street
The 3 of us OPPOSE the revision of Zoning completely.
I am a fairly new wonder since May 2022.
Cinda and Stephen have owned their property since 1988.
There are so many issues that we are extremely concerned with:
Two way street blocked on both sides due to too many cars on the street and issues passing
each other while driving with cars parked out front of the lot.
The no restriction of AIR BNB is the highest concern.
The loss of privacy of our neighbors directly to the East of the lot. Patios and back doors and
windows will no longer have privacy due to the multilevel structure with windows looking
down upon their properties.
We live in the culdesac/dead end of Edgemont. I am on the corner at 2812, and will constantly
have to deal with people driving to the dead end and turning around all day and evening.
Our property values dropping due to this rezoning is a huge concern.
These are the major of many concerns.
Lisa Rovinsky
Cinda Blackledge
Stephen Saridakis

From:
Chuck Steele
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Camelback East Village planning committee meeting on February 7
Date:
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 2:09:55 PM
I would like to oppose two cases before the committee.
I oppose case number Z-SP-8-22-8
I also oppose case number Z-62-22-8
Thank you
Charles Steele 
Aka Cheez

From:
David Teel
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Cc:
Lindsay Teel
Subject:
Camelback East Village Meeting 2/7/23: opposition to items 5 and 6
Date:
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 4:21:11 PM
We are writing to oppose item #5 and #6 scheduled to be voted on at tonight's 2/7/23 meeting.
The application case number for item #6 is Z-62-22-8.
We are also registered for the virtual meeting tonight but sending this written opposition
separately. My wife (Lindsay Teel/linzua@gmail.com) registered for the meeting. 
We have owned the single-family residence located at 4213 E. Edgemont Ave, PHOENIX, AZ
85008, for about 15 years since it was newly constructed. It is a large semi-custom home with
a large lot. It is bordered on both sides by 3 similar homes. Each home has a fully finished
basement as well. They have enjoyed views of the mountains from the front yard for this
entire time. 
The Rancho Ventura Neighborhood is compromised almost entirely of single-family homes
with large lots and long-time home owners. Most of the streets currently have multiple homes
in the process of being either completely remodeled or with new high-end single-family
construction. Comparable homes to ours in this neighborhood are now selling for 1.3M+.
Homes that need remodeling and that are not as modern as ours or will require new
plumbing/electric are still selling for 700K-1M. 
This neighborhood is up and coming due to its proximity to the Arcadia area and the
availability of the homes sites comparable to that area. 
Edgemont Ave itself contains the 4 modern construction homes referenced above and a long-
standing patio home community ending in a cul-d-sac. The patio community also consists
primarily of long-time home owners. The patio homes are large with large lots. They are all
single story homes. They are also detached and contain two car private garages.
A few years ago a rundown lot with some limited alterantive non-single family zoning was
sold and the new owners allowed to develope 12 multi-story townhomes. Luckily the location
of this property did not obstruct the mountain views. The builders sought to build them higher
and add more units but theis committee did not permit it. Those properties added to the
volume of vehicles on Edgemont considerably and to parking on the street. They also do not
conform to the neighborhood in any way. 
Now, a new builder seeks to take a lot that is zoned for single-family homes and convert it to
high-density housing on a 3/4 acre lot. The builders originally planned to build 3 or 4 single
family homes; however, they appear to have now changed their mind and desire to build high-
density condo/apartment style homes that also exceed height requirements.
Not only does this not conform to the neighborhood but it will increase the density, traffic,
vehicle flow and block the mountain views the Edgemont single-family homes presently enjoy
and would keep under current zoning requirements. This construction would also decrease the
value of all surrounding single-family properties in the area at a time when the neighborhood
is being improved exponentially and becoming a sought after area to reside.

The builders were aware of the zoning requirements at purchase. They were also operating
under an entirely different building plan involving single-family residences. This property is
also zoned differently then the adjacent property were the detached condos were permitted to
be built. However, the committee did limit the number of units and the height due to the exact
concerns expressed now. Neither Edgemont Ave nor Rancho Ventura can withstand any
additional multi-family housing. 
We oppose any and all changes to the zoning. We oppose items 5 and 6 both of which
negatively impact Rancho Ventura and impact home values as well as the safety, wellbeing
and quality of life of the home owners in this neighborhood.  
Sincerely,
David and Lindsay Teel
4213 E. Edgemont Ave. 
Phoenix, AZ 85008

From:
J & J Design Group
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
RE: Case Z-SP-8-22-8 and Z-62-22-8
Date:
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 8:35:38 AM
Hello,
I've learned about the possible zoning of the vacant lot on Mc Dowell to a used car lot. If
passed this would further change McDowell Road into a used car environment like Van Buren
Street. I'm not excited about this. It will not bring value to the area and the surrounding
neighborhoods. 
I am strongly opposed to the high density multi family residence units at 4220 East Edgemont
avenue. This area should stay as a single family residence zoning only. We have some multi
family units next door and am opposed to having more. I'm a neighbor at 4114 East Edgemont
Avenue. This is a single family neighborhood. I am worried about the amount of traffic that
these units would incur. Already we get people speeding down our street to get to the units on
the other side of 42nd Street. 
Thank you for your consideration. 
Jen
-- 
Jennifer O'Dowd - Design Principal
Direct Line - 602-614-4548
www.jandjdesigngroup.com [jandjdesigngroup.com]

From:
denisedickman20@gmail.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Item 5 & 6 on agenda 2-7-2023
Date:
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 5:58:21 PM
I oppose the the items 5 & 6 on the agenda tonight m, 2-7-2023. I oppose the McDowell and Edgemont/Thomas
projects.
Denise Dickman
Vernon Avenue
Sent from my iPhone

From:
Crystal DeVelis
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
Opposition to Z-62-22-8, northeast corner of 42nd Street and Edgemont Avenue
Date:
Sunday, February 26, 2023 7:37:21 AM
Dear Reader.
Please note my opposition to the above proposed zoning change, item 13 on the agenda for
March 2.  Adding more dense housing in this area changes the character of the neighborhood
and will ultimately lead to reduction in property values.  There is no good reason for making
this change from R1-6 to multifamily.  Values of single-family homes in this area will be
negatively impacted by this change.  Thank you.
-- Crystal DeVelis
4351 E. Whitton Ave.
Phoenix, AZ  85018

From:
Jason Baker
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
Z-62-22-8
Date:
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 3:39:27 PM
 Planning Commission Members,
 I hope that you will all read and consider my comments.
The current owners of the land on EDGEMONT AVE (located East of 42nd St & Edgemont) purchased  the
property as a single family R1-6 zoned property. The previous owners, The Ladlow Family, disclosed to the new
owners that the neighborhood was UNANIMOUS in opposition for any development that would allow for higher
density.  The proposed 8 townhouse units replacing a single family house is a DRASTIC alteration of the
neighborhood. The developer could easily build a couple nice homes in its current zoning and still maintain a quality
neighborhood, as they advertise their intentions as Emory Lane Homes.
I would hope that as community servants the Planning Commission would consider the impact to the surrounding
neighbors on this once quiet dead end street. Please do not let the greed of a  developer override  the long term
quality of a neighborhood.
I am certain if this was a case in your neighborhood you would not support it
Thank you
Jason Baker
4209 E Edgemont Ave
Phoenix AZ 85008

From:
Linda Bell
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
Zoning case #2-62-22-8 Corner of Edgemont and 42nd Street Phoenix, AZ
Date:
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:36:35 PM
We live in the neighborhood and do not wish to see this developed into multi family
units.  The current zoning should remain the same to keep the neighborhood as is.
Jim and Linda Bell
4048 E. Monte Vista Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85008