HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - Letter in support of application BOYS &GIRLS CLUB
Of Story County
"GREAT FUT URES
START HERE" November 8, 2012
210 South Fifth Street
P.O. Box 241
Ames,Iowa 50010 To Whom it May Concern:
(515)233-1872 phone
www.becstorycounty.com
I am writing in support of Shriver Rental Properties re-building the South Meadow
BOARD OFFICERS apartments after the devastating fire that occurred in July.
President They have been great neighbors to us and we have not had any issues with them and
Cathy Adams their parking has never been a problem for us. It would be nice to have that
Vice-President
apartment complex again available for students and families and to look nice once
Dan Walter again.
Secretary THANK YOU!
Ann Thompson
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Amber Corrien Sincerely,,
Wayne Clinton
John Greving
Connie Hargrave
Lisa Severseike
Shawn Smith
Ge esc ' er
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Executive Director
Geff Gescheidler
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Todd Jorgensen
STAFF
Thomas Hayes Tax ID
Samantha Holz
Mitch Miller 42-0888428
Natiely Montoya
Tyler Thomas
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
City of Ames
Story County
Private Donations
United Way of story county
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Professional Property Management, Inc. (515)232-5718
201 S. 5th Street, Suite 202 Ames, IA 50010 e-mail Cindy@ppm-inc.com
To: Zoning Board of Adjustment
From: Cindy Jorgensen, Sr. Vice President
Professional Property Management, Inc.
As the Sr.Vice-President of Professional Property Management, Inc.that represents three
other properties in the neighborhood on South Fifth Street, we support the South
Meadows proposal.
Either I or another PPM employee will be in attendance at the public hearing held on
November 14, 2012 to demonstrate our support.
Thank you,
Cindy Jorgensen
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.T&L SORENSONENTERPRISES, C.A.
.TAMES G.AND LISA E. SORENSON
2000 INDIAN GRASS COURT, AMES, IOWA 50014
TEL: 515-292-6642
CELL: 515-460-2520
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Re: South Meadow Housing Cooperative
Special Use Permit for the Restoration of a Damaged Nonconforming Structure
And
Conditional Use Permit for an Alternate Method of Elevating a Residential
Structure in the Floodway Fringe Overlay District
To Members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Our names are Jim and Lisa Sorenson and we own six 2-story apartment buildings on
South 5d' Street. The addresses are: 209, 211, 217, 219, 225 and 227 South 5t' Street. A
majority of our properties lie just to the east of the South Meadow Apartments.
As you are aware, in July of this year a fire devastated the apartment building at 301 S.
5t'Street.
Paula Shriver, the property manager for South Meadow Housing Cooperative, is a
wonderful neighbor for us. Her company provides more than adequate parking for all
their residents. They operate and maintain their units to the highest level.
We have been shown the proposed building plans and we heartily approve on all levels
and in every way—we are anxious to see the building rebuilt!
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
J& L Sorenson Enterprises, c.a.
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James G. Sorenson Lisa E. Sorenson
October 29, 2012
To Whom It May Concern with the City of Ames:
I lived at 301 S. 5tn Street #303 from August 1, 2008 until the recent fire in the
building on July 15, 2012. It has been brought to my attention that the South
Meadow Housing Cooperative does not have enough parking spaces according to
the City of Ames to build their building back to its original state. Parking has
never been an issue at this property for me. I was always able to find many
choices to park my car at all hours of the day or night during the past four years I
lived there. I recommend they be given sincere consideration in this matter and
be allowed to build their building back.
The Shriver's are excellent landlords and have a reputation of taking great care of
their residents. Please assist them in re-building their building by granting the
special use permit. South Meadow Apartments have provided safe and
affordable housing for many people in Ames over the last thirty five years. I look
forward to seeing their damaged building be restored so more people can be
given a place to live in this city.
Sincerely,
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Juliya Taborskaya