[OldNorth] FW: 437 J public hearing continued to June 21

[Andrew P. Wallace]

Forwarded message.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Old East Davis [mailto:oldeastdavis at omsoft.com]
> Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 9:40 PM
> To: Old East & Old North Friends
> Subject: Re: 437 J public hearing continued to June 21
> 
> Old East & Old North Friends--
> 
> This is a WIN!  (see below).  Our strong showing at Hattie Weber plus
> our strong opposition to *any* demolitions in our neighborhood at the
> Planning Commission meeting came through loud and clear to the city
> and to the potential developers.  They now know that this is what
> they face *every time* a demolition is proposed.
> 
>  From the Planning Commission meeting, we have a newly found friend.
> Our friend is called "Adaptive Reuse."  It is in the guidelines as
> being "encouraged" of projects in our neighborhood, not required.
> Staff admitted (to their credit) they had failed to mention the
> importance of this concept to the potential developer of 416/420 K.
>  From the below, the developer of 437 J has been informed!  The Old
> East Davis neighborhood *strongly* encourages the city and potential
> developers to consider the opposition they will face if developers
> are not *strongly encouraged* to go with "Adaptive Reuse."
> 
> This isn't to say it's time to rest.  On the contrary, we are having
> an effect!  Put June 21 on our calendars and let's see what they've
> come up with.  Or if it is just a ruse to buy time to find a way
> around designation.
> 
> Remember, this is just the beginning.  Right now *four* houses in our
> neighborhood are threatened:  416 K, 420 K, 437 J, and 5XX J (just
> north of 5th st. on the right).  ***FOUR HOUSES proposed for
> DEMOLITION***  Several blocks of our neighborhood are already
> apartments; or commercial; or duplexes; the few grand old houses will
> be saved.  So that leaves us with a handful of small to medium
> bungalows that really are what make up Old East Davis character.
> 
> Are we going to let these few remaining bungalows be demolished one
> by one?  Or will we band together as a neighborhood and STOP THE
> DESTRUCTION OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER???
> 
> The original email:
> 
> >Dear Old Easters,
> >The public hearing to consider designation of 437 J St. has been
> >continued until June 21 at the applicant's request.  In the interim,
> >staff and a subcommittee of Commissioners will meet with the applicant
> >to discuss alternatives to demolition.
> >
> >If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email or phone me.
> >We won't be reannouncing the June 21 hearing, so please make a note on
> >your calendar if you're interested in following the process or providing
> >comment.
> >
> >Sincerely,
> >Esther
> >
> >Esther Polito
> >Cultural Services Manager
> >City of Davis
> >phone:  530/757-5610
> >fax: 530/757-5660
> >epolito at ci.davis.ca.us