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Letter re Transit Zoning Code and Development <br /> <br /> June 4, 2010 <br /> Page 3 <br /> e. A rehabilitation pool should be funded based on savings/cost <br /> avoidance from avoidance of moving or purchasing some of the properties. BHLG-10 <br /> The project before you is poised to ultimately result in the demolition of all BHLG-11 <br /> historic resources in the Lacy Neighborhood, leaving only the school and a large <br /> group of modern big-box apartments. With the prior demolition of 32 structures <br /> and the current proposed additional demolition of 28 more, a total of 60 resources <br /> <br /> would be lost forever. The Friends ask that the City consider the feasible BHLG-12 <br /> rehabilitation of only a third of these. This feasible alternative accomplishes most of <br /> <br /> the project objectives; therefore the project cannot be approved as proposed. <br /> Finally, I must relate to the Council my understanding that one of its <br /> members, Sal Tinejaro, has been publicly accusing the Friends group, whose <br /> members he does not even know, of racist motivations in its quest to include <br /> rehabilitation of some of the historic Lacy Neighborhood properties within the <br /> redevelopment of the area. Councilman Tinejaro's insulting, completely fabricated <br /> statements appear to be designed solely to cause division within the community. <br /> Fortunately, the members of Friends are known to be advocates who love the BHLG-13 <br /> community; their goal is not to "gentrify" the neighborhood but to encourage <br /> rehabilitation that does not destroy its unique architectural and cultural character. <br /> Thank you for your consideration. I hope that the City will work with the <br /> members of Friends to cooperatively move forward to preserve the Lacy <br /> Neighborhood resources to the extent feasible. <br /> Sincerely yours, <br /> Susan Brandt-Hawley <br /> cc: Jose Sandoval <br /> <br />