I am a University Terrace homeowner, I been for over a decade. I waited, and waited until I found a home my husband and I could purchase because this was the neighborhood I wanted to be in - hands down my first choice. I have been happy here; I'm raising my children here. I love the location and its easy access to just about anywhere and I’ve always enjoyed my neighbors.
My opposition to the proposed overlay is strictly a property right issue. I am NOT fighting for new construction. I am NOT fighting for 3 stories and I am not “in-bed” with the builders as some of you have implied. I did speak to a builder – he does not want to come in and build “up-side down” houses in our neighborhood. This builder does not build in this area, but has 40+ years of experience and I was drawing on that experience.
I encourage every one of you to get involved. I encourage you to read what is actually being proposed, because this overlay is NOT a fight against McMansions. This is a fight about property rights. YOUR PROPERTY RIGHTS. I bought my property with a certain amount of restrictions already in place by the city, I don’t want additional restrictions and encumbrances placed on my property that might adversely affect my property value.
I don't appreciate being vilified for my opinion. Instead I ask for the residents of the University Terrace to truly understand what the ramifications could be if an overlay were to pass. Please think of the big picture logically and with the benefit of gathered knowledge. Research this subject; do not make a rash decision based on emotion and misinformation.
