2018_01_15 J_ Gourin CommentsFrom: Joan Gourin <jigourin@aol.com>
Date: January 15, 2018 at 3:22:48 PM EST
To: CBradbury@RyeBrook.org
Subject: 900 King Street development
Dear Honorable Mayor Rosenberg and Honorable Members of the Board of Trustees,
I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the development t.
We as citizens of the Rye Brook community have an obligation to promote the welfare of our community
and environment for the present and future generations.
As I reviewed the plans for the redevelopment of 900 King Street I like to bring to your attention issues
that need to be carefully addressed.
1. There is a complete disregard for the concept of Environmental Recycling and reduction of our carbon
footprint. There is a complete failure of the developers even consider any constructive use of the
existing building to meet the present needs of the Rye Brook community. We need home ownership that
will add to a stable and vibrant community. Rentals are transient and often do not lead to a stable
community.
2.The Blind Brook School District is noted nationwide for its excellence .The 900 redevelopment will puts
this rating in jeopardy resulting in falling house prices etc. Both the Middle and High School butt on
Arbor Drive. The noise ,the toxic dirt and vibrations will all effect the students learning environment and
health. The students don't need this monumental development in their backyard.
There has to be a better way to use the 900 building to meet the community needs for housing. We need
to come together as a community to present these needs and ideas and hopefully the Board of Trustees
will take the consider this.
Joan I.Gourin
65 Greenway Circle
Rye Brook,New York 10573