i oppose the rezoning. i own 1654 willlow street. the
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From: David WunderTo: Stueve, Ella C. - CPD City Planner SeniorSubject: [EXTERNAL] Colfax Rezoning #20201-00158Date: Friday, September 3, 2021 5:10:26 PM
I oppose the rezoning. I own 1654 Willlow Street. The rezoning will increase traffic anddecrease the value/use of the neighborhood. This is a single family neighborhood, and itshould remain so.
David Wunder910-554-9112
From: Patrick SantanaTo: Stueve, Ella C. - CPD City Planner SeniorSubject: [EXTERNAL] Zoning Proposal #: 2020I-00158Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021 4:12:41 PM
RE: East Colfax Additional Dwelling Units - Multiple propertiesLegislative Zoning change: from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1xProposal #: 2020I-00158
Dear Ms. Stueve,
I’m the owner of several properties within the boundaries of this East Colfax area proposed zoning change. Thankyou for the postcard notice about the change to E-SU-D1x (allow ADUs).
I’m very much IN FAVOR of this zoning change. ADUs are a good start. Ultimately, I hope the city will upzone thearea to allow 4-unit residences, not just single unit residences.
But for now, I want to state my support of this zoning change.
Thank you,Patrick Santana
From: Rezoning - CPDTo: Stueve, Ella C. - CPD City Planner SeniorSubject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Application #20201-00158Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 10:44:36 AM
-----Original Message-----From: Benjamin Romero <[email protected]>Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 11:27 PMTo: Rezoning - CPD <[email protected]>Subject: [EXTERNAL] Application #20201-00158
Sent from my iPadAugust 30.2021: I received by post card, Official Notice of Rezoning Application. Proposed Zoning: E-SU-DXx(Urban Edge-Single Unit-Accessory Dwelling Unit.
This again seems like investors, real estate investors to maximize profits at the expense of established homes. Therealtors and investors have been making a run on properties, flipping many for profit. Pushing in additionalstructures into property lots will add to congestion and destroy the character of the neighborhood which theseproperties will be used as rentals. Since these people do not live here, turning a nice neighborhood into an overcrowed potential urban slum. Parking will be an issue, with the addition of vehicle per added address, this will be anunneeded creation. With many new people working at the hospitals, parking congestion will be a problem. Nowstudents are sharing, which has now added to parking. I say this is a bad ideas for, the East Colfax neighborhood, aswell as, across in Montclair. Keep these two neighborhoods free from exploitation by some realtors to maximizeprofits at the expense of home owners. Many people have bought here because of the current neighborhoodenvironment. Over crowding has negative effects which result in diminishing the quality of the current single familyhomes. I say, emphatically no. Quality over making profits, keep the neighborhood family friendly.
Benjamin E Romero Sr. 1717 Valentina St. Denver Co 80220. Home owner. Despicable
From: Rezoning - CPDTo: Stueve, Ella C. - CPD City Planner SeniorSubject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Rezoning Application #2020I-00158Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 9:55:34 AM
From: Lannea Russell Hand <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 3:38 PMTo: Rezoning - CPD <[email protected]>; dencc - City Council <[email protected]>Subject: [EXTERNAL] Rezoning Application #2020I-00158 To Whom It May Concern: We fully support Accessory Dwelling Units as part of our community's journey toward racial and classequity for more affordable housing options, and one step toward policies that repair the harm thatgentrification has caused in the East Colfax neighborhood. We hope you will support this initiative torezone our community! Thanks!Lannea and Nathan Hand1785 Quince St, Denver, CO 80220 --Lannea Russell [email protected]
Planning Board Comments
Submission date: 6 September 2021, 4:33PM
Receipt number: 45
Related form version: 2
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Name Marie Armstrong
Address or neighborhood 1355 Syracuse Street
ZIP code 80220
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Case number 2020I-00158
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Would you like to express support or opposition to the project? Strong opposition
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Your comment: I have several concerns about the proposed re-zoning aroundEast Colfax, between Quebec St. and Yosemite St., andMontview Blvd. and 11th Ave. Having lived in my current homefor twenty-five years, I have seen a lot of change to this area:the building of the Lowry Neighborhood, the conversion of theold airport to the Central Park Neighborhood, and changes onEast Colfax Ave. Though some of this change has beenpositive and revitalizing to the area, it has also brought morecongestion. Already, there is so much traffic on Quebec thatproposals have been made to ease the congestion by re-routing, creating one-way streets, bike lanes and more. Myhome is on Syracuse and I have seen a steady increase in thetraffic in front of my home, and an increase of accidents on14th, 13th, and in front of my home. I've also noted an increaseof foot traffic both in front of my home and in the alley behindit. I am also concerned about retaining affordable housing andkeeping current residents in their homes. With the addition ofthe neighborhoods to the north and south, home prices, andlack of small, affordable homes have increased. Residents inthe area may not have enough income to pay increased taxesdue to property values. Adding accessory dwellings to theseproperties will contribute to all of these issues. Adding moredwellings will increase the number of neighborhood residents,increasing traffic for an already over-burdened infrastructure.Also, people who have lived here for a long time may not havethe funds or space to build acceptable units. Any building in theDenver area has become even more expensive and increasedbuilding in and around Denver has created a shortage ofbuilding materials. Who will then be "improving" theseproperties? There may be an increase of absentee owners.Absentee owners are concerned with their investments, not theviability of current residents maintaining ownership of theirhomes.My concerns with rezoning have given me pause andencouraged me to take a closer look at the issues of traffic,housing, and gentrification in the Kensington/Montclairneighborhood. I hope that you, too, will examine the impacts ofrezoning. I can't support a proposal that will very likelydecrease the quality of my life in and around my home oftwenty-five years
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Planning Board Comments
Submission date: 23 October 2021, 5:30PM
Receipt number: 56
Related form version: 2
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Name Bryan Simmons
Address or neighborhood 1759 Wabash St
ZIP code 80220
Email [email protected]
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Rezoning
Rezoning
Address of rezoning East Colfax Neighborhood
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Proposed text amendment
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Historic district application
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Would you like to express support or opposition to the project? Strong support
Your comment: I simply wanted to submit a comment voicing my strongsupport for the rezoning of the East Colfax neighborhood topermit ADUs. I am a resident of the neighborhood and feel thisinitiative supports the goals of denser, more affordablehousing in the city of Denver. Thank you for your work andtime.
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Planning Board Comments
Submission date: 25 October 2021, 8:30AM
Receipt number: 59
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Name Joann T Calabrese
Address or neighborhood 1655 Willow Street
ZIP code 80220
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Rezoning
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Case number 20201-00158
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Historic district application
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Comprehensive Sign Plan
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Name of project your would like to comment on
Submit your comments
Would you like to express support or opposition to the project? Neutral
Your comment: I am both supportive and also have some concerns. Denverobviously needs to think about housing issues and theaccessory units could be a part of the solution. The two things Iam concerned about are parking and safety. Parking on mystreet is already challenging as many families have multiplevehicles. What do you plan to do about parking? You can'tassume that people don't own cars. And population densityaffects crime and safety. Have you discussed this and what areyour plans for adressing it? (As a start there should be moretrees planted and more green space which studies showreduces tension and creates more safe environments.)
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Planning Board Comments
Submission date: 25 October 2021, 1:36PM
Receipt number: 60
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Name Monica Martinez
Address or neighborhood east Colfax
ZIP code 80220
Email [email protected]
Agenda item you are commenting on
Rezoning
Rezoning
Address of rezoning east colfax
Case number
Draft plan
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Comprehensive Sign Plan
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Would you like to express support or opposition to the project? Strong support
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