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Carolyn Henry <br /> From: Robert Bretz <rbretz @nd.edu> <br /> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2017 4:21 PM <br /> To: Carolyn Henry <br /> Subject: Opposition to Expansion of former Pandora Bookstore Building <br /> Dear Ms. Henry, <br /> I am Bob Bretz. I live at 1029 N. Notre Dame Ave and recently became aware of the proposal to expand the size and <br /> proposed uses of the former Pandora building. I am strongly opposed and ask that you convert my strongest possible <br /> opposition to the zoning board and all others who will be involved in making the decision about the proposal. <br /> The building is already inconsistent with the nature and purpose of the neighborhood. The proposed expansion would <br /> serve to make it even more out of line with the neighborhood. This is a neighborhood that is specifically residential, <br /> single family, and owner occupied. Any use beyond that does irreparable damage to both the neighborhood culture, <br /> and to the property values of the other residents. I won't leave not have purchased a home here without the zoning <br /> protections being in place. Mixed use buildings certainly have a place in but that place is not in a residential single <br /> family, owner occupied neighborhood. Of particular concern to me, in addition to the proposed use, are the size of the <br /> proposed building and the amount of on street parking that the neighborhood would have to absorb. The size and the <br /> parking problems would cause significant problems for the current residents and would negatively affect our property <br /> values. <br /> Again, I am strongly opposed and ask that you make this known to all those involved in the decision making process. <br /> Thank you, <br /> Bob Bretz <br /> 1029 N. Notre Dame Ave <br /> 1 <br />