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Ted Shepard
From: Karyl Ting Uktbaker82@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 9:36 AM
To: Ted Shepard
Subject: Re: 431 Laurel Replat
Dear Mr. Shepard,
Our residence is at 720 Peterson and back lot line on the alley shared by the proposed replat.
I was involved in the discussions around 2002 with the replat of the lot on the NW corner of Laurel and
Whedbee. The standard for lot size of 5000 sq. ft. implemented at that time was thought to be a
compromise to allow the replatting of lots larger than the prevalent 9500 sq ft lot and avoid the in -fill of
small alley homes seen on the Westside.
I object to the proposed replat. First, if the intent of Planning is to jettison the 5000 sq ft standard, I
would rather that it be done as a straightforward proposal to be considered by the Eastside/Centennial
Neighborhood at large rather than in a piecemeal fashion. As part of that discussion, design standards
and setback requirement could be considered and implemented at the same time. The current discussion
regarding size standards isn't addressing the real concern I have which is 'structure height' as a ratio to
'set back' from the property lines.
Second, and ironically my bigger objection, is the waiver of the requirement for off -site parking. To do
so would, in my opinion, open a Pandora's box of requests for waivers from all sides. That such a small
structure would generate 4 (or more) additional 'permanent' street parked cars would have huge negative
impact on the safety and liveability of the surrounding residences. Given the number of rental units on
Laurel, it could snowball, effectively limiting parking for owners in front of their own homes. Parking
on Whedbee also limits visibility from the alley exit (unfortunately, first hand knowledge.)
As an aside, I was unaware that the the current structure had been given an Certificate of Occupancy as a
duplex. I hadn't seen evidence of designated off street parking on the current lot.
I hope to attend the planning meeting on the 12th and have encouraged the neighborhood to attend as
well.
Thank you for your time,
Karyl Ting
720 Peterson
1 /10/2011