Attachment G - Opposition - Z-56-23-7.pdf
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1 Nayeli Sanchez Luna From: Kim Domovich <kim.domovich@memca.org> Sent: Saturday, December 9, 2023 12:27 PM To: Council District 7 PCC; PDD Laveen VPC Subject: STATEMENT OF OPPOSITION TO REZONING CASE Z-56-23-7 Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged To Vice Mayor/City Council District 7 Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari and Laveen Village Planning Committee Members: I am writing in opposition to the rezoning request from Laveen Land Holdings LLC and American Dream Housing for the vacant land southwest of 75th Avenue and Alta Vista Road in Laveen. (If a resident of Trailside, use the first sentence, if not, omit this sentence) I am a resident of Laveen Farms/Trailside Point, a neighborhood adjacent to the proposed project site. I have the following concerns about the potential impacts of this development on our community. Significant Traffic and Safety Issues • The developer plans to have only one ingress/egress point for the project, via south 77th Glen, which would funnel all the traffic from the project through our streets. • According to the traffic statement prepared by Summit Land Management, the project would generate 1,046 weekday daily trips (523 entering, 523 exiting), which would increase the congestion and noise on our roads. • The increased traffic would also pose a serious risk to the safety of our children, who walk, bike, and play on our streets and sidewalks. • The project does not have a secondary access point as required by the City of Phoenix Fire Code for emergency purposes. Incompatibility with Area’s Existing Rural Character and Low Density • The developer is requesting to rezone the land from RU‐43 (Rural District) to R1‐6 (Single Family Planned Residential Development), which would allow for 98 single family homes in a rental home community, with a gross density of 5.17 dwellings per acre. • Drastic increase in density and intensity that would create a stark contrast with the surrounding neighborhoods, especially Trailside/Laveen Farms/Trailside Point, which have larger lot sizes and more open space. • The proposed home elevations and color schemes do not match the Laveen Village Design Standards or the aesthetic preferences of the existing residents. • The project would also encroach on the natural desert environment and wildlife habitat that we value and enjoy. Negative Impacts on Area Drainage and Floodplain Conditions • Two lots on the northern end of the project are located in a special flood hazard area, as shown on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The traffic statement acknowledges that these lots are subject to flooding during a 100‐year storm event, which could affect the access and safety of the project. • The developer has not provided any information on how they plan to mitigate the flood risk or comply with the floodplain management regulations. • The project would also increase the amount of impervious surface and stormwater runoff, which could affect the downstream properties and the quality of the nearby Salt River. I do not believe the infrastructure has been put in place to support this development. ATTACHMENT G 2 Emergency accommodations are already in short supply and need more consideration. For all the above reasons, I urge you to deny the rezoning request from Laveen Land Holdings LLC and American Dream Housing, and to preserve the rural character and quality of life of our neighborhood. I appreciate your attention and consideration of my views. Sincerely, Kim C Domovich 5218 W Sunland Ave Laveen AZ 85339 ‐‐ Kim Domovich, M aryvale Estrella M ountain Com m unity Alliance 1 Nayeli Sanchez Luna From: Margaret Shalley <margaretshalley92@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, December 9, 2023 4:54 PM To: Council District 7 PCC; PDD Laveen VPC Subject: Opposition To Zoning Case Z-56-23-7 Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari and Laveen Village Planning Committee Members: I am writing in opposition to the rezoning request from Laveen Land Holdings LLC for the vacant land southwest of Alta Vista and 75th Avenue in Laveen. I am a resident of Laveen Farms/Trailside Point, a neighborhood adjacent to the proposed project site. I have the following concerns about the potential impacts of this development on our community. Significant Traffic and Safety Issues • The developer plans to have only one ingress/egress point for the project, via south 77th Glen, which would funnel all the traffic from the project through our streets. • According to the traffic statement prepared by Summit Land Management, the project would generate 1,046 weekday daily trips (523 entering, 523 exiting), which would increase the congestion and noise on our roads. • The increased traffic would also pose a serious risk to the safety of our children, who walk, bike, and play on our streets and sidewalks. • The project does not have a secondary access point as required by the City of Phoenix Fire Code for emergency purposes. Incompatibility with Area’s Existing Rural Character and Low Density • The developer is requesting to rezone the land from RU‐43 (Rural District) to R1‐6 (Single Family Planned Residential Development), which would allow for 98 single family homes in a rental home community, with a gross density of 5.17 dwellings per acre. • Drastic increase in density and intensity that would create a stark contrast with the surrounding neighborhoods, especially Laveen Farms/Trailside Point, which have larger lot sizes and more open space. • The proposed home elevations and color schemes do not match the Laveen Village Design Standards or the aesthetic preferences of the existing residents. • The project would also encroach on the natural desert environment and wildlife habitat that we value and enjoy. Negative Impacts on Area Drainage and Floodplain Conditions 2 • Two lots on the northern end of the project are located in a special flood hazard area, as shown on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The traffic statement acknowledges that these lots are subject to flooding during a 100‐year storm event, which could affect the access and safety of the project. • The developer has not provided any information on how they plan to mitigate the flood risk or comply with the floodplain management regulations. • The project would also increase the amount of impervious surface and stormwater runoff, which could affect the downstream properties and the quality of the nearby Salt River. For all the above reasons, I urge you to deny the rezoning request as currently presented from Laveen Land Holdings LLC and American Dream Housing, and to preserve the rural character and quality of life of our neighborhood. I appreciate your attention and consideration of my views. Sincerely, Margaret Shalley 6830 West St Catherine Avenue Laveen, AZ. 85339 1 Nayeli Sanchez Luna From: Mail <jodywolfe@mail.com> Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2023 10:19 AM To: Council District 7 PCC Cc: PDD Laveen VPC Subject: Statement of opposition to rezoning case Z-56-23-7 Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged To Vice Mayor/City Council District 7 Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari and Laveen Village Planning Committee Members: I am writing in opposition to the rezoning request from Laveen Land Holdings LLC and American Dream Housing for the vacant land southwest of 75th Avenue and Alta Vista Road in Laveen. I have the following concerns about the potential impacts of this development on our community. Significant Traffic and Safety Issues • The developer plans to have only one ingress/egress point for the project, via south 77th Glen, which would funnel all the traffic from the project through our streets. • According to the traffic statement prepared by Summit Land Management, the project would generate 1,046 weekday daily trips (523 entering, 523 exiting), which would increase the congestion and noise on our roads. • The increased traffic would also pose a serious risk to the safety of our children, who walk, bike, and play on our streets and sidewalks. • The project does not have a secondary access point as required by the City of Phoenix Fire Code for emergency purposes. Incompatibility with Area’s Existing Rural Character and Low Density • The developer is requesting to rezone the land from RU-43 (Rural District) to R1-6 (Single Family Planned Residential Development), which would allow for 98 single family homes in a rental home community, with a gross density of 5.17 dwellings per acre. • Drastic increase in density and intensity that would create a stark contrast with the surrounding neighborhoods, especially Trailside/Laveen Farms/Trailside Point, which have larger lot sizes and more open space. • The proposed home elevations and color schemes do not match the Laveen Village Design Standards or the aesthetic preferences of the existing residents. 2 • The project would also encroach on the natural desert environment and wildlife habitat that we value and enjoy. Negative Impacts on Area Drainage and Floodplain Conditions • Two lots on the northern end of the project are located in a special flood hazard area, as shown on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The traffic statement acknowledges that these lots are subject to flooding during a 100-year storm event, which could affect the access and safety of the project. • The developer has not provided any information on how they plan to mitigate the flood risk or comply with the floodplain management regulations. • The project would also increase the amount of impervious surface and stormwater runoff, which could affect the downstream properties and the quality of the nearby Salt River. For all the above reasons, I urge you to deny the rezoning request from Laveen Land Holdings LLC and American Dream Housing, and to preserve the rural character and quality of life of our neighborhood. I appreciate your attention and consideration of my views. Sincerely, Jody Wolfe 4430 W Darrel Rd. Laveen, Az 85339 Sent from my iPhone 1 Nayeli Sanchez Luna From: Ginny Gnepper <rggnepper@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 11:00 AM To: Council District 7 PCC; PDD Laveen VPC Subject: REZONING CASE Z-56-23-7 To Vice Mayor/City Council District 7 Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari and Laveen Village Planning Committee Members: I am writing in opposition to the rezoning request from Laveen Land Holdings LLC and American Dream Housing for the vacant land southwest of 75th Avenue and Alta Vista Road in Laveen. I am a resident of Laveen Farms/Trailside Point, a neighborhood adjacent to the proposed project site. I have the following concerns about the potential impacts of this development on our community. Significant Traffic and Safety Issues • The developer plans to have only one ingress/egress point for the project, via south 77th Glen, which would funnel all the traffic from the project through our streets. • According to the traffic statement prepared by Summit Land Management, the project would generate 1,046 weekday daily trips (523 entering, 523 exiting), which would increase the congestion and noise on our roads. • The increased traffic would also pose a serious risk to the safety of our children, who walk, bike, and play on our streets and sidewalks. • The project does not have a secondary access point as required by the City of Phoenix Fire Code for emergency purposes. Incompatibility with Area’s Existing Rural Character and Low Density • The developer is requesting to rezone the land from RU‐43 (Rural District) to R1‐6 (Single Family Planned Residential Development), which would allow for 98 single family homes in a rental home community, with a gross density of 5.17 dwellings per acre. • Drastic increase in density and intensity that would create a stark contrast with the surrounding neighborhoods, especially Trailside/Laveen Farms/Trailside Point, which have larger lot sizes and more open space. • The proposed home elevations and color schemes do not match the Laveen Village Design Standards or the aesthetic preferences of the existing residents. • The project would also encroach on the natural desert environment and wildlife habitat that we value and enjoy. Negative Impacts on Area Drainage and Floodplain Conditions • Two lots on the northern end of the project are located in a special flood hazard area, as shown on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The traffic statement acknowledges that these lots are subject to flooding during a 100‐year storm event, which could affect the access and safety of the project. • The developer has not provided any information on how they plan to mitigate the flood risk or comply with the floodplain management regulations. • The project would also increase the amount of impervious surface and stormwater runoff, which could affect the downstream properties and the quality of the nearby Salt River. 2 For all the above reasons, I urge you to deny the rezoning request from Laveen Land Holdings LLC and American Dream Housing, and to preserve the rural character and quality of life of our neighborhood. I appreciate your attention and consideration of my views. Sincerely, Roy & Virginia Gnepper 7408 W Alta Vista Rd Laveen, AZ 85339