Fw: Opposed to rezoning at 46th & Utah

[John Summers]

Below is the e-mail I just sent to Councilman Holleman.

 

I think this proposal will have a tremendously negative impact not only on this site, but sets a precedent that will have negative consequences for years.   It will destroy a historic structure, create a dense development inconsistent with the surrounding homes, increased traffic and parking issues along 46th and Utah.

 

I would urge you to oppose this proposal and express your concerns to Councilman Holleman.

 

Thank you.

 

John Summers

johns...@comcast.net

 

 

 

From: John Summers

Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 11:33 AM

To: Jason.H...@nashville.gov

Subject: Opposed to rezoning at 46th & Utah

Jason,

 

I would like to express my opposition to the proposed rezoning request for the market at 46th and Utah.

 

The neighborhood has consistently opposed any commercial expansion along 46th Ave. and Murphy Road.   The zoning already allows for sufficient development of services for the neighborhood.   Any increased zoning will simply put more pressure on the neighborhood from traffic and parking.   That then makes those residential properties near the expanded commercial sites less desirable for purchase by homeowners.   It becomes a slow domino effect.

 

During the last two subarea reviews, the Sylvan Park community expressed strongly that they didn't want to see increased commercial zoning at this location.   So I believe this request is inconsistent with the sub-area plan.

 

It also appears that the property owners plan on tearing down the current historic structure on the lot.    The neighborhood used Community Development Block grant funds to help restore this structure in the late 80s, early 90s.   This request would set a precedent that other property owners would try to follow.

 

As our Council representative, I would ask that you oppose this request.

 

Thank you for your consideration.

 

John Summers

 

 

 

 

 

John Summers
5000 Wyoming Ave.
Nashville, TN  37209
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