2018_01_08 C_ Ashqar CommentsFrom: Carl Ashqar [mailto:carlashqar@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 11:47 PM
To: Christopher Bradbury; Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg; Susan R. Epstein; David M. Heiser; Jason A. Klein;
j.rednick@verizon.net
Subject: 900 King Street - Concerns & Comments
To the Village Board,
As a resident and homeowner of the Arbors, I am writing to voice my concerns and
comments regarding the proposed project at 900 King Street. It is imperative that additional analysis be performed on
the potential effects of the project and that related mitigation measures / alternatives are further explored.
Specifically, the concerns I have for my family and fellow residents include the following:
· Traffic, Parking & Congestion - There is already a significant amount of traffic on King Street (e.g. school pick-
up and drop off times) impacting our ability to get in and out of Arbor Drive without delays. Adding a
development of this scale will only cause further congestion on King Street. This is especially the case given the
anticipated number of transient workers expected to support the facility (e.g. food service employees, travel
nurses, etc.) coming in and out on a daily basis on top of the residents themselves. How will this additional traffic
congestion be addressed? Has the safety of our children been considered given the increase in the number of
vehicles and people coming in and out of the area? How will parking be impacted including the overflow parking
for Blind Brook school activities?
· Home Values - Adding a development of this size is sure to have an impact on the value of homes in the Arbors
and the surrounding area (despite the fact they will be rentals). How has this been factored in, including the NET
impact on property taxes? The ability to sell my home without additional strain and economic losses as a result of
the construction is severely impacted.
· Public Services / Utilities - The increased amount of garbage / solid waste / recycling has
not been fully considered in the current plan. There will be impacts to the county sewer
system (e.g. increased food waste in the system) and additional costs for public services
related to garbage collection etc. How will waste disposal be handled and what is the
additional cost of this?
· Construction Impact - The demolition of the existing structure and construction of the
new development itself is expected to have a negative impact on the surrounding
environment. There will be disturbance to the ground and wetlands (grading alterations,
removal of trees / vegetation causing erosion) air pollution, noise pollution, and an
overall negative impact on our community.
Thank you for your attention to these concerns.
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Carl A. Ashqar
20 Bayberry Ln
646-460-2952