Attachment 13To: Mayor Sayoc and Town Council Members
Re: 15215 Shannon Road , 4/4/2017 Council Meeting
At the council meeting on March 21, there were many questions about process and what is included in
the application. We understood that the staff report would clarify that. We were reluctant to provide
you with yet another document to review, but with the additional questions presented in the staff
report, we still think there could be some confusion that we would like to attempt to clarify.
We have provided substantial justification to support the zoning designation of HR 2.5. We would like to
again clarify, that the PD overlay designation is required by the Town Zoning code. That was not our
option. We are not looking to change any governing requirements for the underlying land use with the
use of a PD . Consistent with the requested zoning designation, each proposed lot is configured equal in
area at 2.59 acres to meet the minimum size requirements under the zoning and slope density
calculation. The site topography naturally provides the flat and open spaces that establish a large LRDA
on each lot with very little grading and tree removal required to build a home. We have offered even
further restriction (Allowable Building Area) to limit the area where foundations can be constructed on
each lot so that maximum impacts can now be identified. We have showed that a maximum of eight
trees could be directly impacted by the development of all four new home sites. We believe the zoning
designation with five lots is most appropriate for the site.
We have also demonstrated that the proposed access road is configured in a way that has the least
impact to the existing environment . We have evaluated many options as we have gone through an
extensive three-year process and have provided substantial detail to ensure you that the proposed
access road is appropriate . And, with only the one requested exception, it complies with all of the Town
standards and guidelines. (Keep in mind that exception - a one-foot taller retaining wall for three
sections along the edges of the road -is what enables the proposed access road alignment that saves so
many trees and confines the grading to the footprint of the road.) The proposed access road was
studied in the environmental report (without any filed objection) and was supported by staff at the
planning commission. It is the most appropriate configuration with the least impact to the existing
environment.
The project benefits should also not be overlooked. The project incorporates safeguards to maximize
the safety of the future residents and the existing surrounding residents. The additional connectivity
and fire break provided by the proposed access road enhances fire protection access and emergency
egress for the surrounding neighbors. The additional EVA provided within the property to the north,
provides a back-up route and even more protection. In summary, the project provides two points of
unrestricted ingress and egress plus the three Emergency Vehicle Access routes, resulting in valuable
safety enhancement for all of the immediate area. In addition to enhanced emergency access, the
private sanitary sewer the project proposed to construct and maintain will also be available for use by
my neighbor, Mark Re.
From going before the CDAC in 2014, to the planning commission, and now to you, we have been
transparent in disclosing all aspects of the project so that informed decisions can be made. We have
followed all of the rules. The property is beautiful and we have taken great care to plan this project in a
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way that preserves its beauty. I think the information you have before you will allow you to make a
confident decision supporting the project as proposed .
We look forward to your support and our continued efforts bringing this property into the Town .
Sincerely,
David Wilson and Fred Sahadi