HomeMy WebLinkAboutA023 - Letter dated Septemer 12, 1989 from Roger P. Murphy ROGER P. MURPHY
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
ROUTE 4. SQUAW VALLEY
AMES, IOWA 5001 O
5 1 5-232-4460
September 12 , 1989
Mayor Goodland
City Clerks 's Office
621 Main
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Mayor Goodland,
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that I am
opposed to the proposed boundaries of the proposed historic
district. My property is located in a so-called "buffer
zone" and I do not want my property included.
My property is located on the south-east corner of Seventh
and Duff . The proposed boundary runs along the north side
of Seventh until approximately the 200 block and then
changes to the south side to include this area in the buffer
zone. I feel that the boundary should stay on the northside
as this seems to a the natural boundary.
My property is bordered by a new commercial building and
there are several other commercial buildings and parking
lots on the block. The block is zoned commercial which adds
to the value and potential use of my building. I feel that
this proposed ordinance will inhibit the future development
of my property and therefore decrease its value.
Since the City has allowed commercial development on this
block and since the purpose of the proposed boundary would
be for a "buffer zone" , I strongly oppose the inclusion of
my property in the propose historical district. Such
inclusion would cause unnecessary devaluation of the
included properties .
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Si.}L erely,,
`Roge'r P. Murphy
Owner-619-621 Duff2lve
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