TO: City of Sunnyvale Council
RE: Crescent Avenue Project - FILE # 2021-7826
Dear Sunnyvale City Council,
It is with interest in the Sunnyvale Community that I write this letter to wholeheartedly reject the current proposal for development plans associated with File#2021-7826 on Crescent Avenue.
Unfortunately, I was not able to make the Monday, May 21 meeting.
QUESTION: As a long-time Sunnyvale citizen, what can we do to alter or STOP this project?
Here are the concerns I have:
1. AMOUNT OF UNITS (19)
That is TOO many for that space - too much high density housing on this street causes many problems.
2. SMASH & GRABS: Crescent Ave is regularly a victim of 'smash and grab' attacks throughout the year - probably about 10 in the last year.
3. PARKING: I encourage you to drive down the street at either 6a or 6p, there are parking problems - SO MUCH so, we can't find a place to put out our garbage cans on a weekly basis. The street is completely full every night with cars.
4. TRASH & BLIGHT:
- With so many cars consistently parked on the street, this has led to problems with the cleanliness of our little street.
- Street cleaning is not effective because of the consistent presence of cars - Often times, during storms, storm drains are backed up and we have flooding because proper removal of garbage and yard waste cannot be achieved. - Due to the already unsightly presence of garbage and other debris, people have no issues adding to the trash.
- People often throw their garbage in my and my neighbors garbage cans, sometimes it is animal waste
5. MAIL THEFT
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We regularly experience mail theft, there doesn't seem to be any activity on the part of Sunnyvale Safety to curb the appeal of this street for personal mail.
6. WATER SUPPLY
As you’re aware, our part of Sunnyvale is on a well system. I don’t think adding this high density housing will help with our scarce water supply.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Students and other folks regularly walk along Crescent Ave to get to school and/or for recreation. In addition, there is a senior center directly across the site. This project will result in our small street being overwhelmed with construction vehicles and gear that would not be beneficial for anyone living here.
SUGGESTIONS
Ideally, it would be great to develop a small townhome community with 6-8 units. This would prop up our property values for myself and my neighbors. I realize that this may be impossible, therefore, I have some other suggestions for you to consider:
1. REDUCE the number of condo units for that space to 9 or 10
2. REQUIRE MORE PARKING ON SITE: I think I saw there was something like 5 spaces for 19 units - that is not acceptable, there should be at least 1 space for every 2 units.
Thanks for 'listening' and PLEASE let me know what Sunnyvale citizens can do to adjust the current plan and focus on a better plan for our community.
Lianne Caetano
1 106 Lautrec Terrace
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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