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Dear Commissioner LoCastro:
My name is Laura Simmelink, and I’m writing as a full-time resident of Collier County to express my opposition to One Naples, the Stock Development project on Vanderbilt Beach Drive.
Basically, the project as currently proposed is not aligned with the character of our Collier County coastal neighborhoods or the preferences of our community.
As you are aware, this will set a precedent for future development, and I believe it will irrevocably change the character of Collier County.
Is the increased tax revenue from the proposed project enough of an advantage for Collier County Commissioners to approve the project as it stands?
I cannot think of any other benefit to our community, other than that additional revenue. If there are other positive outcomes, I am unaware of them. Is it worth it to irrevocably change
the character of our community?
This project will increase density, reduce live-ability, reduce the beauty of our community, and reduce road safety for pedestrians, bikers, and drivers, among other negative outcomes.
I support a project with:
- significantly lower structure height
- fewer residences
- significantly greater setbacks
- not gifting the developer the roads and other publicly-owned space
As you make decisions about this project, please bear in mind that you represent the public. And that the way you vote will affect our community permanently.
Generations from now, people who reside in and visit Collier County will experience the legacy of your vote on this project.
This isn’t just about North Naples. This is about our entire community. Your vote on this could impact your district Marco Island for decades.
Thank you for the time you dedicate to serving our community.
Sincerely,
Laura Simmelink