Correspondence from Robert and Judith Clarke regarding 9 Erskine Lane
Residents expressing opposition to the development at 9 Erskine Lane, citing excessive density, destruction of Garry Oaks, and increased traffic.
Original Message
From: Robert Clarke
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2020 7:26 PM
To: Mayor And Council Email mayorandcouncil@viewroyal.ca
Subject: 9 Erskine Lane development.
To the Mayor and council members of the Town of View Royal.
From Robert and Judith Clarke, 28-14 Erskine Lane, View Royal B.C.
Regarding the proposed development at #9 Erskine Lane, View Royal B.C.
My husband and I moved into 28-14 Erskine Lane, 10 years ago. We were attracted to the area because of the country or rural feeling. The close proximity of the hospital and the small commercial areas nearby, endeared us to move here. Since then, there have been some new developments in the area, these tastefully executed, which have not detracted from the attractiveness.
However, the proposed development at 9 Erskine Lane is not so, if this development is allowed to be built, there will be too many buildings with too many units, housing too many people in too small an area. The flora and fauna that are in the area will be displaced, protected Garry Oaks will be destroyed, rock blasting will disturb the nearby residents and the traffic will be much increased. It will detract from the whole area.
9 Erskine Lane deserves to be preserved as much as possible. A discerning developer could make that area a pleasant development without destroying its beauty.
From Robert and Judith Clarke.
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