PH-37 <br />Recd 9/9/13 from Will Dixon <br />SHEILA STEIN <br />610 Chief Kelly. Drive <br />Nevada City CA 95959 <br />530.913.9377 <br />March 18, 2007 <br />Grass Valley City Council, <br />Planning Commission Members <br />City of. Grass Valley <br />125 Main Street <br />Grass Valley, CA 95945 <br />Honorable Members: <br />Nevada City Cohousing is now considered a fabulous project for Nevada City, but <br />CoHousing creators Durrett & McCamant had to overcome mountains of opposition from <br />city planners, officials and neighbors in order to build it. <br />Nestled in a. neighborhood amoungst expensive homes, the architects McCamant & <br />Durrett take great care to make sure their communities fit into the existing neighborhood. <br />Once the Nevada City CoHousing project is complete, the community will.be surrounded <br />by 7 custom homes and will appear as a traditional neighborhood. I personally perceive <br />the project as a charming self-contained village with a delightful ambiance and close-knit <br />sense of community. What a wonderful opportunity for home ownership. I feel very <br />strongly that this tastefully planned and creative innovation has not in any way <br />diminished the value of my home or other more expensive homes in the area. <br />In spite of initial opposition and fear in Nevada City, I feel that not only has the <br />development been accepted but is also appreciated as a vibrant contribution to the <br />Nevada City landscape. <br />It appears the developer's plans for Grass Valley contain the same dedication for flair <br />and taste with creative consideration for. privacy and independence providing an extra_ <br />buffer for all the existing homes in the area past the Kmart retail center. <br />In closing, I think.fears should be set aside. All communities have differing social and <br />economic levels and all should work together in harmony and spirit that allows <br />opportunity to all. This community spirit has been a vital element in the beautifying and <br />development of this special town and may it continue with your acceptance and blessing <br />for a vital and necessary element of specialized housing. <br />Sincerely, <br />Sheila Stein <br />Neighbor to Nevada City CoHousing <br />Nevada City Council Member <br />1289 <br />