HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210307 Thornton Final Subdivison Public Comment Dear Planning Board Members:
I attended the board meeting via Zoom last night (4/23). Previously, I had mailed in a letter in
opposition to the proposed Thornton subdivision. This was based, in part, on a lot& house plan which
was very different from what the Thornton's presented last night. The plans that I saw last night
succeeded in meeting the zoning criteria in a number of ways. Facing Birch instead of Grand satisfied the
lot width criteria.The proposed house plan satisfied the minimum sq. footage requirement.The traffic
study addressed the driveway issued. And the discussion appeared to commit extending the sidewalk
and addressing what is currently an intersection that is hazardous for pedestrians.
It does seem unfortunate that the Thorntons lost a portion of their property, to what I assume was
eminent domain, in an effort to improve the intersection with a slipway.Then, the resulting
"improvements" create a condition at the intersection that is more hazardous for pedestrian traffic. It
would seam unfair to make them pay to revert it to its former condition. I believe the City should be
responsible for funding proposed changes to the intersection in this particular case.
Had I seen the Thornton's presentation prior to last night I would not have objected. I support the
Thornton's proposal as presented last night with the caveat that the sidewalks will be extended and the
safety of the intersection can be addressed.
Thank you
Eric Ucci