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FW Shoppes on Sand Key - 1241 Gulf Boulevard - Case # REZ2007-10001 VFrom: Reynolds, Mike Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 2:06 PM To: Everitt, Steven Subject: FW: Shoppes on Sand Key - 1241 Gulf Boulevard - Case # REZ2007-10001 fyi. -----Original Message----- From: Delk, Michael Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 2:01 PM To: Reynolds, Mike Subject: FW: Shoppes on Sand Key - 1241 Gulf Boulevard - Case # REZ2007-10001 FYI. Michael L. Delk, AICP Planning Director City of Clearwater, Florida myclearwater.com -----Original Message----- From: Stevens, Elaine F [mailto:Elaine.F.Stevens@questdiagnostics.com] Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 1:44 PM To: Everitt, Steven; JLMART@aol.com Cc: Delk, Michael; Clayton, Gina; Porter, Catherine; Lopez, Geraldine Campos; ed@jpfirm.com; JayneS@jpfirm.com; Mary Reinhardt; John Martinez Subject: RE: Shoppes on Sand Key - 1241 Gulf Boulevard - Case # REZ2007-10001 I am writing to you regarding the proposed rezoning of the land which now houses the Shoppes of Sand Key on Gulf Boulevard. As a resident of the "community" of Sand Key, I strongly oppose the development plans which are coming before you and the associated rezoning of the land. I selected the word "community" carefully. It represents the feeling that the area provides to both permanent residents, renters, and guest. The shops are the "center of our local community". People routinely have dinner, pick up last minute gifts, take the grandchildren for ice cream or drop off dry cleaning. The shops provide a valuable service to the area. With the proposal, the shops would be gone and addition visitors will be in the area. One might think that this is a good change but the calm, peaceful environment that we now have will start to become like Clearwater Beach, busy, noisy, and cluttered. Owners can now come to their condominiums without the need to rent a car since everything for a short term visit is available within walking distance. Many renters coming to Sand Key do so because they have the lovely beach yet a more quiet area than that found elsewhere along the beach. Many of the owners and renters enjoy the intra coastal view with a morning coffee. The proposed development will block the view and reduce the enjoyment factor so many people have come to love. Furthermore, these shops provide a high level of AFFORDABLE convenience that one does not associate with hotel shops and restaurants. With the increase in taxes and insurance many owners rely on the rental income during the year. The changes proposed and the construction will make the area less desirable and may cause more owners to sell or worse yet default on their property. Certainly not a good thing in this difficult time. Gulf Boulevard is already crowded with pedestrians and vehicles. More are not needed. The roads barely support the current community yet alone additions. Crossing the road is difficult even with crosswalks. Exiting the parking lots is also a challenge particularly during the season. Can the current infrastructure need to be upgraded to support the development? What will the impact of wind pattern changes be to other buildings in the area if a 100 foot structure is built on the proposed site? I would encourage the Planning Board & the Zoning Committee to review all of this carefully before making a decision. On behalf of myself and many others on Sand Key, I ask that you do not approve the proposed zoning changes and keep Sand Key as it is today; a lovely quiet neighborhood. Elaine Stevens Landmark One 1230 Gulf Blvd #1504 ------------------------------------------ The contents of this message, together with any attachments, are intended only for the use of the person(s) to which they are addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Further, any medical information herein is confidential and protected by law. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to use, review, copy, disclose, or disseminate confidential medical information. If you are not the intended recipient, immediately advise the sender and delete this message and any attachments. Any distribution, or copying of this message, or any attachment, is prohibited.