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Minyard, Brian
From:Rebecca Pekar <beccapek@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, July 15, 2020 1:47 AM
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Subject:Opposition to HDC2019-023
July 15,2020
To all considering HDC2019-023,
My name is Rebecca Pekar. I feel it is sad we are having to fight so hard for appropriate infill.
Since moving into our home at 1010 Rock St. in 2000, we’ve seen the amazing downtown and SOMA growth, and the
more recent development south of 630. We love old homes and were taken with the unique historic neighborhood right
next to downtown. We don’t have the vibe of the core downtown or the more upscale feel of the Governor’s Mansion
area. We are a modest NEIGHBORHOOD. As is determined by the current zoning meant to protect us, this complex is
totally unsuitable. I hope you have walked the area and considered the homes that face and surround the proposed
project. I find it disturbing that Cumberland Towers and Parkview Towers, which already overpower and weaken the
historic district, have been used as justification for this proposal. I don’t believe we have such an urgent need for infill
that we would settle for something based on maximum profitability rather than compatibility. I really question there is
the market for high end condos in our area and am concerned what would become of the property in the future.
Please deny this application that we might have the pleasure in the future to consider compatible infill that will enhance
our neighborhood, respect zoning and guidelines, and reflect the area's history.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Pekar