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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190815 The Grove at Neumann Correspondance (9) 10/3/2019 Zinn birl Zimbra jennifer.merriman@saratoga-springs.org Fwd: Mercedes Larsen letter to the Planning Board From : Bradley Birge <bbirge@saratoga-springs.org> Thu, Oct 03, 2019 01:18 PM Subject : Fwd: Mercedes Larsen Vetter to the Planning Board To : Susan Barden <susan.barden©saratoga-springs.org>, Jennifer Merriman <jennifer,merriman@saratoga- lft/br--, /il, F ,Y? H,/ springs.org> From: "Mercedes Larsen' <cd1V2114@gmail,com> To: "Bradley Birge" <bbirge@saratoga-springs.org> Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 12:17:32 PM Subject: Mercedes Larsen letter to the Planning Board Saratoga Springs Planning Board, I was one of the first tenants in the Grove, I wore a hard hat to view my apartment. When I moved in November 1, 2015 , they were still pointing the cement outside my apartment. When the apartments were finished, it became apparent that the rent was too high. After a year and a half the rents were lowered and the demographics of the renters were changed. I believe that was done without the Planning Board's knowledge. A second variance was needed and gotten at this time. I tell you this because this seems to set a pattern of behavior. If the residents, some of whom are here, had not objected to the disruption to our living space and possible harm to our health, the planning board would again be unaware of what is being proposed, Mr. Bonacio came to the Grove tennants' meeting and said that there was nothing we the residents could do to prevent the construction, we have been told it's a done deal. But is it? Can Mr. Bonacio go ahead with his construction plan without the final approval of the Planning Board? Has the board really looked at the plans? Have you questioned what material was going It is our understanding that at the time the building was sold, one of conditions was that there were going to be no changes to the original building. Has the board really looked at the plans? Have you questioned what material was going to be used? Is it brick as in original construction? What would be the appearance of the finished product? Will a building over 100 years old be able to hold the added weight of more construction? And finally and most importantly, what will be the affect of the construction on the well being of the present tenants? It's rather like letting a genie out of the bottle. Once it's open, how do you get the genie back? This addition has been proposed because of leaks from the roof of the original structure. We can see mold in the hallways and dining-room. How much mold and fungus is lurking in those 100 year old walls? Not many of you have the experience of living with the effect of asbestos exposure. It's a silent kill . You don't know you are sick until you start spitting uo blood. I've been a widow 10/3/2019 Zunbra distribution, or taking any other action with respect to the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please delete it and notify the sender by return e-mail. Thank you for your cooperation.