I support low density housing in this area, although I would like to see the number of units reduced by 20-22 (or more). 210 is too many for this spot. I would like to see a larger green space in the center section (where the walkway is)--with the Bryn/Devon units reduced by 12 to accomodate it, and a second, larger, green space in the upper right corner (cutting out all 8 units there). I think 2 -5 more units in the lower right should be cut to make room for a second access road on 500 W. I don't live in the neighborhood but very much sympathize with neighborhood residents who have expressed their concern about the increased traffic and safety concerns in adjoining neighborhoods that would come with an access point on 730 W. I would suggest that there be instead two access points on 500 W. It seems too dangerous to have an access point on the curved portion of Lakeside. Moreover, having spent a semester recently in Virginia, where we lived in a townhome development, I really really liked that our development had access points only on one street. It made for a much much safer neighborhood and it directed all traffic to a street that could easily absorb it.
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I support low density housing in this area, although I would like to see the number of units reduced by 20-22 (or more). 210 is too many for this spot. I would like to see a larger green space in the center section (where the walkway is)--with the Bryn/Devon units reduced by 12 to accomodate it, and a second, larger, green space in the upper right corner (cutting out all 8 units there). I think 2 -5 more units in the lower right should be cut to make room for a second access road on 500 W. I don't live in the neighborhood but very much sympathize with neighborhood residents who have expressed their concern about the increased traffic and safety concerns in adjoining neighborhoods that would come with an access point on 730 W. I would suggest that there be instead two access points on 500 W. It seems too dangerous to have an access point on the curved portion of Lakeside. Moreover, having spent a semester recently in Virginia, where we lived in a townhome development, I really really liked that our development had access points only on one street. It made for a much much safer neighborhood and it directed all traffic to a street that could easily absorb it.