Re: {Meriden East Side} April 20 - Economic Development Committee will review Hall Farm Zoning Proposal
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pet...@cox.net
Apr 13, 2010, 3:36:16 PM4/13/10
to East Side Preservation, Dave Cooley
I personally think that is not much better than previous idea. I didn't move to Preston Drive to live off of Rte 5.
I picture Preston Drive being widened, with cement retaining walls along the east side of the road. There will be at leat two stop light added, at the entrance and at 91 North. The intersection of East Main/Preston Ave and Baldwin / Bee wiil become super congested because of the added traffic. I've been to Evergreen Walk and I don't want to live there!
I picture Preston Drive being widened, with cement retaining walls along the east side of the road. There will be at leat two stop light added, at the entrance and at 91 North. The intersection of East Main/Preston Ave and Baldwin / Bee wiil become super congested because of the added traffic. I've been to Evergreen Walk and I don't want to live there!
I've always known that there will be the added traffic of housing. Commercial development is different.
Say good-bye to the quiet corner of the East Side!
Peter Hargett
---- Dave Cooley <davide...@gmail.com> wrote:
> All,
>
> The City Council's Economic Development Committee will be considering
> the proposed zoning regulation changes impacting the Hall Farm at its
> April 20, 2010 meeting (5:30 pm in City Council chambers). Please do
> your best to attend so any questions you have can be answered.
>
> Councilor Brian Daniels was kind enough to provide a copy of these
> proposed regulations, and I have uploaded these onto our Google Group
> site for your review:
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/east-side-preservation?hl=en
> (Scroll to "Files" section and upload the file named "IDD PC Rec.
> 3-10-10.pdf")
>
> Again, I believe the zone change is almost inevitable and if the city
> follows the letter of these guidelines, it may not be too bad. But we
> do have to stay vigilant...
>
> Last month, my family presented me with a birthday gift -- tickets to
> join them for the new Tom Sawyer production at Hartford Stage. The
> tickets, of course, are for April 20(!), so I am unable to attend this
> critical meeting. I do hope we can get 10-12 folks to attend and
> respectfully demonstrate that the east side community still cares
> about what is developed at the Hall Farm property.
>
> Thanks for all your help -- call anytime.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Dave
> 203-235-3350
>
>
>
>
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Draghi, Keith
Apr 16, 2010, 10:20:10 AM4/16/10
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I'd have to agree with Peter as well,
their list of "Permitted uses by right" start off with retail, that's simply unacceptable to me, as I know this simply means a Walmart. We turned out and turned this down a few years ago, and offered the east main st location that was vacant as an alternative. I believe at that time we were told by the mayor that "they didn't want it" well its developed now so I guess someone DID want it. I'll be there for this on the 20th and I'd ask that people turn out if you can. A strong turn out is a strong early message to the committee.
Keith
their list of "Permitted uses by right" start off with retail, that's simply unacceptable to me, as I know this simply means a Walmart. We turned out and turned this down a few years ago, and offered the east main st location that was vacant as an alternative. I believe at that time we were told by the mayor that "they didn't want it" well its developed now so I guess someone DID want it. I'll be there for this on the 20th and I'd ask that people turn out if you can. A strong turn out is a strong early message to the committee.
Keith
Christine Ivers
Apr 16, 2010, 10:38:50 AM4/16/10
to Draghi, Keith, East Side Preservation
I plan to be there.
Frances DAmico
Apr 16, 2010, 10:47:05 AM4/16/10
to Draghi, Keith, East Side Preservation
I too agree with these comments. The history is that the Master Plan was changed (maybe about 10 years ago?) to allow for a rezoning. Does anyone on this distribution know the regulations and on what legal basis we can petition the Economic Development Board or the Zoning Board to not change the zoning?
Although I won't be able to attend on Tuesday because of a prior commitment, Paula Helyer and I did attend the Conservation Committee Meeting on March 31 because the Record indicated that the Hall Farm was on the agenda. Turned out that was old information and although it wasn't on the agenda, the Committee graciously allowed us to speak at the end of their relatively brief meeting. They seemed very open to our concerns, but at the end of the day, told us that numbers of people at the meetings send a strong message.
I hope that someone will summarize what happens at theEconomic Development meeting on 4/20 for those of us who cannot attend.
Fran D'Amico
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Dave Cooley
Apr 17, 2010, 9:18:11 AM4/17/10
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"We may not have a continuous town history of unbroken local
government, but our homes have been laid in a country of lovely hills
and vales, and our eyes are confronted by as beautiful a landscape as
can be found in Connecticut..." I think as an executive for
International Silver 1906, George Munson Curtis would have agreed
there are locations suited for commercial use and others areas that
should be reserved for peaceful neighborhoods, especially given the
natural beauty of Meriden's hills.
Much has been done to tarnish the landscape since Curtis spoke these
words -- and a zone change on the east side certainly has the
potential to do more of the same -- despite the good intentions of our
city's leaders. Driving a Preston Ave sunset after a long workday
helps soothe the soul and could be lost forever. I am encouraged by
the renewed fighting spirit of our neighbors and hope that as many as
possible will turn out on Tuesday and make your concerns known.
Thanks,
Dave
On Apr 16, 10:47 am, Frances DAmico <frandamico...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I too agree with these comments. The history is that the Master Plan was changed (maybe about 10 years ago?) to allow for a rezoning. Does anyone on this distribution know the regulations and on what legal basis we can petition the Economic Development Board or the Zoning Board to not change the zoning?
>
> Although I won't be able to attend on Tuesday because of a prior commitment, Paula Helyer and I did attend the Conservation Committee Meeting on March 31 because the Record indicated that the Hall Farm was on the agenda. Turned out that was old information and although it wasn't on the agenda, the Committee graciously allowed us to speak at the end of their relatively brief meeting. They seemed very open to our concerns, but at the end of the day, told us that numbers of people at the meetings send a strong message.
>
> I hope that someone will summarize what happens at theEconomic Development meeting on 4/20 for those of us who cannot attend.
>
> Fran D'Amico
>
> ________________________________
> From: "Draghi, Keith" <keith.dra...@yale.edu>
government, but our homes have been laid in a country of lovely hills
and vales, and our eyes are confronted by as beautiful a landscape as
can be found in Connecticut..." I think as an executive for
International Silver 1906, George Munson Curtis would have agreed
there are locations suited for commercial use and others areas that
should be reserved for peaceful neighborhoods, especially given the
natural beauty of Meriden's hills.
Much has been done to tarnish the landscape since Curtis spoke these
words -- and a zone change on the east side certainly has the
potential to do more of the same -- despite the good intentions of our
city's leaders. Driving a Preston Ave sunset after a long workday
helps soothe the soul and could be lost forever. I am encouraged by
the renewed fighting spirit of our neighbors and hope that as many as
possible will turn out on Tuesday and make your concerns known.
Thanks,
Dave
On Apr 16, 10:47 am, Frances DAmico <frandamico...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I too agree with these comments. The history is that the Master Plan was changed (maybe about 10 years ago?) to allow for a rezoning. Does anyone on this distribution know the regulations and on what legal basis we can petition the Economic Development Board or the Zoning Board to not change the zoning?
>
> Although I won't be able to attend on Tuesday because of a prior commitment, Paula Helyer and I did attend the Conservation Committee Meeting on March 31 because the Record indicated that the Hall Farm was on the agenda. Turned out that was old information and although it wasn't on the agenda, the Committee graciously allowed us to speak at the end of their relatively brief meeting. They seemed very open to our concerns, but at the end of the day, told us that numbers of people at the meetings send a strong message.
>
> I hope that someone will summarize what happens at theEconomic Development meeting on 4/20 for those of us who cannot attend.
>
> Fran D'Amico
>
> ________________________________
> To: East Side Preservation <east-side-p...@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Fri, April 16, 2010 10:20:10 AM
> Subject: Re: {Meriden East Side} April 20 - Economic Development Committee will review Hall Farm Zoning Proposal
>
> I'd have to agree with Peter as well,
>
> their list of "Permitted uses by right" start off with retail, that's simply unacceptable to me, as I know this simply means a Walmart. We turned out and turned this down a few years ago, and offered the east main st location that was vacant as an alternative. I believe at that time we were told by the mayor that "they didn't want it" well its developed now so I guess someone DID want it. I'll be there for this on the 20th and I'd ask that people turn out if you can. A strong turn out is a strong early message to the committee.
>
> Keith
>
> Sent: Fri, April 16, 2010 10:20:10 AM
> Subject: Re: {Meriden East Side} April 20 - Economic Development Committee will review Hall Farm Zoning Proposal
>
> I'd have to agree with Peter as well,
>
> their list of "Permitted uses by right" start off with retail, that's simply unacceptable to me, as I know this simply means a Walmart. We turned out and turned this down a few years ago, and offered the east main st location that was vacant as an alternative. I believe at that time we were told by the mayor that "they didn't want it" well its developed now so I guess someone DID want it. I'll be there for this on the 20th and I'd ask that people turn out if you can. A strong turn out is a strong early message to the committee.
>
> Keith
>
> On 4/13/10 3:36 PM, "pete...@cox.net" <pete...@cox.net> wrote:
>
> I personally think that is not much better than previous idea. I didn't move to Preston Drive to live off of Rte 5.
> I picture Preston Drive being widened, with cement retaining walls along the east side of the road. There will be at leat two stop light added, at the entrance and at 91 North. The intersection of East Main/Preston Ave and Baldwin / Bee wiil become super congested because of the added traffic. I've been to Evergreen Walk and I don't want to live there!
>
> I've always known that there will be the added traffic of housing. Commercial development is different.
> Say good-bye to the quiet corner of the East Side!
>
> Peter Hargett
>
>
> I personally think that is not much better than previous idea. I didn't move to Preston Drive to live off of Rte 5.
> I picture Preston Drive being widened, with cement retaining walls along the east side of the road. There will be at leat two stop light added, at the entrance and at 91 North. The intersection of East Main/Preston Ave and Baldwin / Bee wiil become super congested because of the added traffic. I've been to Evergreen Walk and I don't want to live there!
>
> I've always known that there will be the added traffic of housing. Commercial development is different.
> Say good-bye to the quiet corner of the East Side!
>
> Peter Hargett
>
> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to east-side-preserv...@googlegroups.com.
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