HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2017-228 Comment 25_04232019_HarrisFrom: missyharris@cox.net
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 9:51 AM
To: Zdeba, Benjamin
Subject: Ford Road Condo/Apartment Project
Hello. My name is Missy Harris and we live on Port Sheffield, the closest street to the proposed
condo/apartment project. We are strongly opposed to condos or apartments going in at this site for
many reasons, but the primary reason is because of safety. My family and children have almost been hit
multiple times when trying to cross from the exit of the Port Streets across to Ford Road. I have asked
the city to put in a stop sign before you take a left into the Port Streets and a crosswalk, but they have
done nothing. We walk to the park by the proposed condos every day and I can tell you that an accident
will happen one day and this is without increased traffic from this potential project. Our neighborhood
families and children use the walking trails, tennis courts, pickleball courts and park and I can’t imagine
how the city would let such a beautiful area be overtaken by condos or apartments. If you go there
especially on the weekends, you will see that there is already inadequate parking and cars speeding
down the road all while children are trying to play soccer games and play at the park. If something is
going to be done with the land, it should be a public use project that would add value (not money to the
city) to the community. I would suggest to expand the park and potentially add a dog park and keep the
space green. Port Streets Children who attend CdM also use the bike path to get to school and with the
proposed plan, that would not be an option. And I’m telling you that if the kids are forced to go around,
there will be accidents. This area is just too congested without proper stop signs or crosswalks. Finally,
we live in the day when people want to develop all available land to make money. There is something to
be said about not building on every square inch of space. We must preserve our nature, trees and
environment. The city has done a wonderful job with that area and it would be so sad to put in condos
or apartments- it would change the feel and purpose of the space forever. Could you please let me
know when the next meeting will be regarding this project? Also, what elementary school would any
kids that reside there attend?
Thank you so much for you time.
Missy Harris