Zoning 2800 Rhomberg Objectionspage 1 of 1
Jeanne Schneider ,
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"McLaughlin" <n~ndan@dubuque. net>
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Wednesday, Mayi 07, 2003 11:50 PM
meeting
5-7-03
To Dubuque City Council: I
The council meeting time ~chedule should not be changed. There
apparently are a number of dnanswered concerns regarding Mr. Spiegel's condo
project and this is too imporiant an issue to "hurry" things,along without .
ample opportunity for council members and citizens to vmce concerns. This
action of a special council ~m~eting has all the markings of a "done deal"
and one of special interest taking place over regular procedure. This is
the type of maneuvering that~ leads cmzens to quesl~o or lose confidence
in their city government. }
Personally, I am not oppobed to condos, however, this is not the
location for them for reason S I and others have pointed out m various
letters to the editor. Placinglcondos in front of the river bluffs will set
a significant precedent- notl~g is safe in the quest for profit. Look no
further than the northwest ar~i erial and the proposed southwest arterial.
Highways are natural magndts for development of all kinds. Future
landscapes and natural areasi are sure to fall to additional roadway and
urban encroachments. These changes are, for all intent and purposes,
irreparable.
Anyone who thinks that serious and thorough deliberation on these
matters is somehow against progress is dearly missing the point. Progress
is measured in many ways, one of which is maintaining and preserving that
which is historically, culturally, and aesthetically central to a community;
and in this instance, also a significant aspect of our natural ecological
diversity. Progress is much more than catering to a whining developer whose
only interest is his own bott6m line. Dubuque, like many other communities,
faces a constant challenge o.~ definirtg progress in the face of our
persistent onslaught against bur environment. What's the hurry with so much
at stake?
Respectfully,
Dan McLaughiin
12264 Swiss Valley Road, P~eosta, Iowa
5/8/2003
We, the undersigned, ask your courage in protecting our heritage, including our magnificent
bluffs, river vistas and conscious protection of the wildlife. Please continue the legacy of our
forefathers for future geneiations. Say NO to the Royal Oaks development project at the site of
the former Tollbridge.
Dubuque City Council
Re: Royal Oaks Development - Rezoning Request
Special Meeting - May 8, 2003
Dear Councilperson
Enclosed pleasel find signatures of individuals who are concerned, alarmed and
disheartened with the planned proposal to rezone our magnificent riverfront bluffs for
housing. We believe th~ council should instead implement their vision towards a
retention of this site fo~ all Dubuquers and visitors such as the former Tollbridge
restaurant allowed.
We believe the ~roposed structure is aesthetically atrocious, too large, too bulky.
We are concerned abm t the views from our venerable park. We are concerned about our
wildlife, the pelicans, eagles, hawks and falcons and all other soaring creatures and the
many who come to vie'v their flight.
We are collcel~
being exchanged to the
rather about our hefita
bluffs and vistas. It is'
so long after we are g~
has been gazed upon
ed about the ease at which our legacy of the beautiful bluffs is
highest bidder. This should not be about au increased tax base,
:e, one of the authentic characters of Dubuque, its beautiful fiver
tour duty to future generations to preserve this riverfront beauty,
ac, they too, can sense the wonder of our natural environment thai
r centuries by many peoples.
We would rath~ :r the council take this oppo~anity to come up with alternate
proposals that would s~rve to preserve for all the citizens, the wildlife and our sacred
bluffs. Our river bluffq should not serve as backdrops to be hidden; rather, their sacred
form should be visible lo all, from all directions.
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Finally, these p~titions were gathered in a 36-hour time frame by people who have
families, work and health issues. We were dismayed about this rushed, accelerated
meeting when we had +nly begun to involve concerned citizens. We believe, if voted on
by the populace, the co~adominium project would be rejected. Please, stop now, and
reconsider your fast-trqck decision. Come up with alternatives that would fulfill tax base
requirements and wou~d preserve our natural heritage.
S.A. Sutton
Respectfully,
Francine Banwarth
Carol Sula
We, the undersigned, ask your courage in protecting our heritage, including our magnificent
bluffs, river vistas and conscious, protection of the wildlife. Please continue the legacy of our
forefathers for future generations. Say NO to the Royal Oaks development project at the site of
the former Tollbridge.
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bluffs, river vistas and conscious protection of the wildlife. Please continue the legacy of our
forefathers for future gen~raao s. Say NO to the Royal Oaks developmem project at the site of
the former Tollbridge.
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forefathers for future generations. Say NO to the l{oyal Oaks developmem project at the site of
the former Tollbridge.
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bluffs, fiver vistas and conscious protection of the wildlife. Please continue the legacy of our
forefathers for future generations. Say NO to the Royal Oaks development project at the site of
the former Tollbridge.
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bluffs, river vistas and conscious protection of the wildlife. Please continue the legacy of our
forefathers for future generations. Say NO to the Royal Oaks development project at the site of
the former Tollbridge.
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