7. 23-1090 Public Hearing: Action on a Rezone to Planned Development and Architectural Review for a First- and Second-Story Addition to a Single-Family Residence at 1485 Bellomy Street
As a homeowner and resident of Santa Clara's Old Quad I am opposed to the city allowing yet another exception to the area's zoning. Much of this historic neighborhood has already been allowed to be destroyed. This area does not need what amounts to a McMansion on a very small lot that is supposed to have restrictions on the amount of expansion allowed. What is the point of zoning restrictions if the city is just going to allow exceptions anyway?
Please do not approve this rezoning! It is completely out of scale and character for this area of the Old Quad. We can't all build whatever we want in whatever location. Some lots have constraints that should not be ignored. If this owner needs so much space, it may mean that they should take their design to a new location with more space. This design will permanently change the feel of the street, and not add any more units for residents!
I opposed the rezoning of 1485 Bellomy. The current zoning is appropriate for the lot and allows for a reasonable addition. The proposed structure is out of line for both the lot size and neighborhood character. I am pro-develomemt but this proposal does not add any additional units and it removes one of the few affordable houses from the market.
I strongly oppose this overbuilt design. The owners knew they were buying in a historic neighborhood, and they knew the limitations. This is unfair and should not be approved. They need to design a home that is historic, looking and smaller or go somewhere else in the city and build it.
I oppose the rezoning of 1485 Bellomy Street. The proposed house plans are larger than what was previously approved by the city and it does not reflect the character of the area.
Building a big house on a small property impacts the integrity of this historic neighborhood. I’ve lived here 50 years and I see it happening more and more and it’s not necessary. It changes the look of the neighborhood. In no way will this be an improvement in the Old Quad.
I oppose the rezoning for 1485 Bellomy Street due to inadequate neighborhood compatibility, harm to historic homes, no public benefit, and inconsistency with land use plans. I urge you to carefully reconsider this rezoning request and its potential consequences for our neighborhood. Instead, I encourage you to promote development that is respectful of our community's historical and architectural heritage, adheres to established zoning regulations, and genuinely benefits the public.
Strongly oppose big house on small lot on Bellomy. Proposed plans are larger than what was previously approved, detracts from overall look of the neighborhood, and could worsen parking on an already busy street. The single family homes of the Old Quad foster a strong sense of community that reflect the historic nature of the neighborhood. Too many big houses and multi-unit properties detract from the look, safety, and overall community of this historic district.
I’m not sure why this project is being considered when it doesn’t meet the 4 requirements for rezoning? Definitely oppose this type of building and disregard for neighbors and our historic neighborhood. Please do not let this project pass - it will ruin our neighborhood. There can be tasteful and historically appropriate options within the 499 sq ft addition allowed. What is the point of zoning if you can keep changing it at people’s whims? Oppose!
I'm all for pro-building, but this design is excessive for the lot, the neighborhood, the historic homes, and the directly neighboring houses. Is it worth our community making concessions on the restrictions that the applicants knew about when they bought the home just so one couple can have a 25'x24' "great room" & a home 4x the size? No. Send this back to the drawing board to find a thoughtful design within the confines of the PD that the applicant was well aware of when they bought the home.
As a homeowner and resident of Santa Clara's Old Quad I am opposed to the city allowing yet another exception to the area's zoning. Much of this historic neighborhood has already been allowed to be destroyed. This area does not need what amounts to a McMansion on a very small lot that is supposed to have restrictions on the amount of expansion allowed. What is the point of zoning restrictions if the city is just going to allow exceptions anyway?
Please do not approve this rezoning! It is completely out of scale and character for this area of the Old Quad. We can't all build whatever we want in whatever location. Some lots have constraints that should not be ignored. If this owner needs so much space, it may mean that they should take their design to a new location with more space. This design will permanently change the feel of the street, and not add any more units for residents!
I opposed the rezoning of 1485 Bellomy. The current zoning is appropriate for the lot and allows for a reasonable addition. The proposed structure is out of line for both the lot size and neighborhood character. I am pro-develomemt but this proposal does not add any additional units and it removes one of the few affordable houses from the market.
I strongly oppose this overbuilt design. The owners knew they were buying in a historic neighborhood, and they knew the limitations. This is unfair and should not be approved. They need to design a home that is historic, looking and smaller or go somewhere else in the city and build it.
I oppose the rezoning of 1485 Bellomy Street. The proposed house plans are larger than what was previously approved by the city and it does not reflect the character of the area.
Building a big house on a small property impacts the integrity of this historic neighborhood. I’ve lived here 50 years and I see it happening more and more and it’s not necessary. It changes the look of the neighborhood. In no way will this be an improvement in the Old Quad.
I oppose the rezoning for 1485 Bellomy Street due to inadequate neighborhood compatibility, harm to historic homes, no public benefit, and inconsistency with land use plans. I urge you to carefully reconsider this rezoning request and its potential consequences for our neighborhood. Instead, I encourage you to promote development that is respectful of our community's historical and architectural heritage, adheres to established zoning regulations, and genuinely benefits the public.
Strongly oppose big house on small lot on Bellomy. Proposed plans are larger than what was previously approved, detracts from overall look of the neighborhood, and could worsen parking on an already busy street. The single family homes of the Old Quad foster a strong sense of community that reflect the historic nature of the neighborhood. Too many big houses and multi-unit properties detract from the look, safety, and overall community of this historic district.
I’m not sure why this project is being considered when it doesn’t meet the 4 requirements for rezoning? Definitely oppose this type of building and disregard for neighbors and our historic neighborhood. Please do not let this project pass - it will ruin our neighborhood. There can be tasteful and historically appropriate options within the 499 sq ft addition allowed. What is the point of zoning if you can keep changing it at people’s whims? Oppose!
I'm all for pro-building, but this design is excessive for the lot, the neighborhood, the historic homes, and the directly neighboring houses. Is it worth our community making concessions on the restrictions that the applicants knew about when they bought the home just so one couple can have a 25'x24' "great room" & a home 4x the size? No. Send this back to the drawing board to find a thoughtful design within the confines of the PD that the applicant was well aware of when they bought the home.