Empire Ranch Trilogy Condo Project

----- Original Message -----
From: CL
Sent: 10/15/2007 10:31:21 AM
To: themayor@folsom.ca.us, andy@themorins.com, eric@ericking.org, corrprincess@ardennet.com, smiklos@folsom.ca.us, jstarsky@folsom.ca.us, admindept@folsom.ca.us, lgullone@folsom.ca.us, etscott@sbcglobal.net, john.arnaz@comcast.net, mgordon@cwnet.com, Greg.Eldridge@ch2m.com, robin@robinkaplan.com, c_vanderveen@yahoo.com
Cc: pwarholic@calhomenet.com
Subject: Empire Ranch Trilogy Condo Project

To all of those in charge of approval of this project:

I have lived in Empire Ranch for nearly 4 years and plan to stay here for another 20 as our children blend from Empire Oaks Elementary to Middle School, and eventually up to Vista Del Lago HS.

This are of concern at the corner of Golf Links and Natoma where the proposed 141 High Density Condos are proposed is simply out of control. There are already (2) Condo projects on Natoma between Blue Ravine and Golf Links, and both are backed up to 100% open area, and wetlands, making them more appropriate on their given land. This project is not only inappropriate for the site proposed due to it being surrounded by SFR's, but the size of lot is just ridiculous and will create a mass headache for traffic, especially at school time (early am and mid afternoon) with Elementary school and High School so close in proximity. Not to mention the two story format allows far too many residences in too small of an area. The other (2) Condo projects are on a much larger plot of land, and this project does not take into consideration the awful eyesore of losing our view of the Empire Ranch hillsides, while causing far too many people to reside in such a small area.

The traffic on Natoma is already driving far over the speed limit, and the amount of autos at peak hours can at times be dangerous, and adding another 141 units with approximately 300 autos daily passing by an Elementary school needs to be re-zoned.

Please review you current outline for 2-story Condos to be revised back to 1-story medium density Condos only, with specific guidelines for Architectural appearances only to match the existing Single Family Homes.

Sincerely-
CL
Parkway Homeowner

Editor's Note: Another great e-mail. Thanks CL, and I hope to see you at the ARC meeting on Thursday morning, October 25th at 07:30 in the morning.

Patrick Warholic
Folsom Luxury Homes

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