I wish to express my deep dismay at the recent proposal to redevelop the Cedarwood Motel property by Chard Development and GMC Projects.
They are proposing two five-storey condos with 6,000 square feet of ground-level commercial property built upon a five-and-a-half-foot berm. These huge glass and cement structures would loom over the residential neighbourhood, resembling TrumpB次元官网网址檚 Mexican barrier. Visit 3rd Street and James White to get a feeling for how buildings of this height actually overwhelm a neighbourhood.
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If you agree that the Bakerview type of approach is the most appropriate contact SidneyB次元官网网址檚 mayor and council.
Elaine Hicks
Sidney
