Build A Letter Campaign
Writing a letter can have a big impact but starting a letter can be daunting. We’ve put together a template to help you build a customized objection. Just choose from components in each section. (Feel free to add your own). Voila, instant letter campaign.
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Reference Rezoning Application
Z-134-25-3 NEC
in your communications. Note that all communications will be entered in the case file.
1. Select Your Contact Person (See where to send on Use Your Voice! page)
-Debra Stark, District 3 Council Member
-Mayor Kate Gallego, City of Phoenix
-Matteo Moric, PV Village Planner
-Paradise Valley Village Planning Committee
-Phoenix City Council
-Governor Katie Hobbs
2. Choose a Greeting
-Dear [Planning Commission / City Council Members],
-To the [City/Town Name] Planning Board,
-Dear [Mayor / Councilmember Name]
3. Introduce Yourself
-I’m am a resident of [Neighborhood/Street Name]
-I am a long time resident
-I am a long time business owner
-I am a business owner (include address)
-I live near the proposed rezoning site
-I commute through the corridor of the proposed rezoning
-I drive my child to/from school here
-I shop here
-I attend church here
-Other
4. Share the Purpose of your Letter
-I want to share my perspective on the proposed rezoning of the current office complex at 3420 and 3410 E. Shea Boulevard
-I would like to express my concerns regarding this proposed rezoning application.
-I am writing to respectfully express my opposition to the proposed rezoning
-l'd like to raise several concerns about the potential impacts of this rezoning request
5. List Your Main Concerns
(Choose one or more of the following bullet points; some additional notes accompany each section; feel free to add your own)
Traffic & Safety
-Congestion
-Speeds at or in excess of 50mph on regular basis
-Frequent accidents
-Increase in yellow and red signal violations at signaled intersections
-Difficult and frequently dangerous access to/from businesses, schools, churches, neighborhoods
Violates several sections of the City of Phoenix General Plan 2025
“The General Plan 2025 Update is a reflection of our City’s vision for a vibrant and sustainable future. It is the result of extensive research and collaboration with our community members and partners,”per City of Phoenix website. This General Plan update was passed by voters in the Fall 2024 general election with 79.53% of the vote
Displaces Existing Businesses
There are currently 43 established, professional businesses renting at the office complex. If we value the business community as we say we do, we cannot allow the dislocation of yet another small business hub.
Safety & Location Concerns
Located on a high speed, accident prone corridor. The South West corner of the property shares a wall with the on-ramp to Highway 51, a major arterial highway. This wall has been demolished twice in recent years by out of control high speed traffic.
Increases risks to already unsafe Pedestrian & Bicycle crossings and pathways
Sidewalks in this corridor currently have no buffer zone and the high speed vehicles jump the curbs. This makes for a dangerous combination
Compounds overflow Parking & Infrastructure
Developer has not allotted enough parking spaces. The neighborhoods, businesses and nearby schools would have to absorb overflow parking
Concerns about increasingly unsafe traffic and access issues for Desert Voices school
Currently parents must wait in the suicide lane while attempting to enter school grounds to drop off/pick up their children. Increased volume of vehicles will exacerbate this safety issue
Traffic already uses the school’s driveway to make illegal u-turns. This will increase as drivers attempt to circumvent entry/exit issues from their property
Negative Environmental Impact
These neighborhoods currently maintain a delicate balance between city life and wildlife, making them some of the last places in Phoenix that protect desert-city ecosystem. Incessant, high density development in these areas will destroy that balance
The doubling in height and size of proposed building would increase the heat island in an area plagued with heat island effects
Increases overwhelm on Public Services & Infrastructure
6. Describe your requested action
-Deny the current rezoning application
-Approve a comprehensive Traffic Impact Study (TIS) for the Shea Boulevard corridor particularly between 40th Street and Highway 51. This area meets the criteria for a High Injury Network (HIN) as outlined in the City of Phoenix Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan
-Delay any consideration of application for rezoning until the results of the completed TIS can be analyzed and a plan to address both current issues, rezoning related complications, and future development can be formulated
-Strongly recommended a comprehensive corridor study and plan for rejuvenation that honors both existing business, residences and characteristics while honoring future, responsible, well planned growth.
7. List Your Requested Form of Follow Up
-Phone call
-Other
8. Select Your Closing
-Thank you for your time and for considering the concerns of residents like myself.
-I appreciate your attention to this important issue and your service to our community.
-Thank you for listening to our neighborhood's perspective on this matter.
-Other
9. Choose A Send Off
-Sincerely,
-Respectfully,
-Best regards,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address or Neighborhood]