Lakewood Neighborhood - What do you think about the proposed zone change for Osprey Townhomes?

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.

I definitely prefer the zone change to be changed to more single family residential homes as opposed to low-density town homes. I have concerns about adding too many homes/traffic for the space available, and causing bigger problems with traffic safety, safety for families/kids riding bikes walking, and taking away from the more peaceful family neighborhood feeling.

If it is changed and town homes go in, I agree with a lot of the other comments that the best access to the townhomes (for the osprey point neighborhood already here and those of a future town home neighborhood) that access to it would be best off of Lakeview Parkway, NOT through the neighborhood. There are lots of families and kids in the neighborhood and adding that amount of traffic on the roads would really take away from the safe, family friendly neighborhood that is in place.

I’m not opposed to more housing going in but there needs to be better planning on parking, vehicular access, and green space.

Only two ways in and out for 210 units (on average each unit is expected to have a minimum of two vehicles) is woefully inadequate and will create congestion not only for the new housing but also for the rest of the Lakewood neighborhood. Also, having one of the access points go through a neighborhood street will decrease the neighborly atmosphere and drive people out. The houses on that road will begin to mimic other houses on busy streets and the overall visual quality of the neighborhood will decrease (I cite center street south of 500 W and 500 W as visuals for this).

Not enough parking units will recreate the disaster that is the Startup apartments on freedom blvd. Cars line the streets over there because there’s nowhere else to park, it’s not only an eye sore, it’s unsafe for pedestrians, bikers, and drivers.

Green spaces help our environment and create appeal and a positive living atmosphere that encourage residents to take care of where they live—that is an overall boon for the city.

Please post two maps: 1. Provo City with location of parcel. 2. Provo City west of I-15 with location of parcel. I need to see the bigger picture. Thanks.

This community seems to be lacking visitor parking spaces and green space. One small park for this many residents doesn’t seem adequate.

I think changing the zone to low density housing is a good move, though I would prefer to see detached single family dwellings instead of townhomes going in here.

Definitely don’t agree with any roads through our neighborhood going into any town homes, the thought of town
Homes is Blah! If a road were to be put through our neighborhood I’m saying this now, our neighborhood will give the biggest fight because of how many kids there are that enjoy riding their bikes, scooters and even family walks. I know there was talk to the lot next to the Havea’ s that the entrance would be there as well, TERRIBLE IDEA also!

My concern is similar to the concerns of a lot of the residents who shared about safety for our children in regards to the increased traffic that the current proposal would bring.
We have a lot of families with small children in this neighborhood and they love being outside with their neighborhood friends.

Having an entrance right off Lakeview Parkway and 500 west and NOT through the neighborhood for the residents in the townhomes just seems like an obvious logical choice to help relieve the traffic coming in and out for the residents that will be living in that area.

Honestly, I’m not in favor of the townhomes going up at all. But if that street does go through, then several speed bumps and traffic signs need to be in place on our neighborhood street, please.

I would be incredibly disappointed if an access to the townhomes was made along 570 W. We bought our house with DR Horton assuring us that a home would go at the end of the street and that it wouldn't be a through street. There are so many children on this road and I would hate to see more traffic along it. I would much prefer access in and out of the townhomes being along Lakeview Parkway. I also agree with Jordan Tompkinson that speed bumps would be necessary if access is on 730 W.

This is a family filled area and having more traffic would be dangerous and detract from the value of the neighborhood.

Osprey point has a lot of kids and the increase in traffic would make it far less safe, the proposed exits are on bends which is also unsafe. I support town homes in that space - but 210? the plan shows hardly any parking, and assuming a bunch of them will be rentals there will be 2-4 cars per unit. The park also looks as if it's small to make room for more housing.