Council Agenda Monday, May 28, 2012 - City of St. John's

Dear Sir/Madam -City Clerk.
Reference: Rezone Vacant Land on Quidi Vidi Village Road- "School House llill"
Reference: Public Meeting- 7pm. Thursday, May 17, 2012 (Foran/Greene Room, 4th Floor, St.
John's City Hall)
I am David Smith and I own the property at 22 Regiment Road, St. John's, NL A I A 6135
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the referenced Public Meeting as I will be away from
home on an out of province business trip however, my partner, Gaye-Anne Fewer will attend in
my absence.
Further to receipt of notification ofRe1.one Vacant Land on Quidi Vidi Village Road- "School
I louse II ill" , I wish to inform you that I oppose the application made by "Powderhouse I Iill
Investments Ltd." for a 5-storey. 24-unit residential apartment building in condominium
ownership.
I am against the application because;
• it is in slark contrast with the individual family properties existing in Quidi Vidi Village
• is not in keeping with the historical architecture ofQuidi Vidi Village
• it will compromise my view of Quidi Vidi Lake
• it will compromise my view of the area beyond Quidi Vidi Lake
• it will increase traffic and noise in the neighbourhood, especially at night
• increased potential for accidents at the property entrance on to Quidi Vidi Road
• the road system in and out of Quidi Vidi Village is already stretched, especially in the
summer months
• Quidi Vidi Village should remain a "village" and its quaitness maintained
• Quidi Vidi is unique and should not be damaged by further large development
• tourists/visitors come to Quidi Vidi Village because of its natural setting and "oldfashioned"
aspect
Regards,
David Smith