HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2017-228 Comment 85_04272019_BensonFrom: Sara Benson <benson.sara@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2019 4:40 PM
To: Zdeba, Benjamin
Subject: 4302 Ford Rd Project
Hi,
My name is Sara Benson and my husband and I are homeowners at 1847 Port
Taggart. We are strongly opposed to condos or apartments going in at the ATT, 4302
Ford Rd. Project 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 the children risk being hit by cars.
Also, it is also important to 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.
Thank you,
Sara Benson
1847 Port Taggart
Newport Beach