HomeMy WebLinkAboutChimene Benson - 620 Park St Deborah Lovejoy
From: Chimene R Benson <BensonC@msd321.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 2:31 PM
To: Deborah Lovejoy
Subject: rezoning of 204 S 5th west from single family homes to apt buildings
My name is Chimene Benson, I live at 620 Park St and have been there for 25 years. Were to
begin...first and foremost I am completely against this! I understand the need for growth and
someplace for people to live. When we first moved here there was still farmland pretty much next
door. We have watched that become the henderson subdivision and we have watched all the apt
buildings go up along pioneer.
And then 5th west. We fought hard to keep the stone business from becoming high density. We knew
it would create a lot of traffic in front of an elementary school and that's always a hazard. We were
told "not to worry", it would only be about 7 buildings a couple of stories high. We did succeed in
getting the entrance moved off of 5th west, but for the most part we were completely ignored. Now
there are 19 4 story buildings in that space. Even more high density buildings went in along that side
Of 5th west.
Now you want to rezone to put some sort of apt building smack dab in the middle of a residental
neighborhood that has only single family homes. Tell me the area home values will go down without
telling me my home value will go down!
I can't think of a single positive! The area is completely surrounded my homes. It will add a lot of
additional noise, and traffic, not to mention they are usually lit up like christmas trees so the added
light polution. Including pooring into bedroom windows. Having an apt next door infringes on
privacy in a way that having a house next door does not.
I picked my home because I liked the safety and security that comes from living in an area surrounded
by homes, not apt buildings.
I undestand the need to accomodate the crazy growth. But there is also a resposibility to those of us
who have already purchased homes and have been part of the tax base for a very long time.
I would like to feel like I am being represented and heard as well. I'll admit that it's been a while since
I've felt that. I feel like I and others in similar situations are ignored and pushed aside.
Please do not change the zoning for that area.
Chimene Benson
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