6-14-2010
To whom it may concern:
My name is Calvin Barnum II. I reside at ......
I just returned home after attending a public meeting of the planning commission regarding proposed re-zoning of Silver Lake.
I originally intended to provide a lengthy explanation of why I am writing this email, but it got too lengthy. Instead I will suffice to say I was not treated equally, professionally, nor welcomed. I have no intention to return to any public meeting and have very little respect for the planning commission and their obvious lack of concern about the opinions and concerns of this resident.
The meeting was merely a formality. The commission bowed to the developer who admitted that he could only afford one version of development, regardless and unrelated to what was shown on the proposed maps.
My concerns were blatantly dismissed as unimportant and, I was told, not their concern. The developer, clearly more concerned with marketing that the commission, agreed to make a gesture to appease my concerns. Though the gesture can apparently be ignored and changed at whim.
The committee made disparaging remarks about Silver Lake residents, a neighboring land owner referred to as "the church", and asked that their comments and jokes be stricken from the record.
I was surprised that I was the only resident in attendance, but now clearly understand that residents are invited, but not welcome by your public officials.
I have rarely felt so dismissed.
Sincerely,
Calvin Barnum II
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