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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHS201900026 Correspondence 2020-06-02To: Rebecca Ragsdale From: Dr. Dolores Carr 1904 Dellwood Road Charlottesville, VA 22901 Re: Northfield Manor STAFF PERSON: Bart Svoboda, Zoning Administrator Rebecca Ragsdale, Principal Planner BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: May 6, 2020 (Deferred to June 17, 2020) PROJECT: HS201900026 PROPERTY OWNERS: The Manors, LLC (Darrick Harris c/o Terry Bentley) LOCATION: 2405 Northfield Road TAX MAP/PARCEL: 062A1-00-OG-OOIB0 MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Rio Date: May 10, 2020 Good Day Ms. Ragsdale, My name is Dr. Dolores Carr. I am a long-time (31 years) resident in the Northfield Sub- division. I am writing this letter in SUPPORT of the "The Northfield Manor", currently being built at 2405 Northfield Road. My husband was approached by a resident of Northfield to sign a petition to stop the opening of the "Northfield Manor" because of the "fear" it may disrupt our community. Long-time residents that enter Northfield from Rio Road at Huntington Road or Northfield Road, know exactly who is having a parry based on the number of cars parked along -side the road, because no one has enough parking for more than four to six cars. It is just part of life in Northfield. As a former event planner, let me share with you: 1. People traveling have a pre -planned itinerary of events. Generally, it does not include staying in a room all day. 2. The room is used to take a nap and grab a snack. Look at this scenario, there was an employer looking to hire a business associate. He had two final candidates and could not decide which one to choose. He decided to take each to lunch individually. Both ordered meals in a moderately price range. The first candidate received her meal and immediately put salt on her food. The second candidate received her meal tasted it and then proceeded to put salt on her food. Which one was hired? The second person because she gathered information about the food by tasting it and from that data, she determined it needed additional seasoning. The first candidate decided without any data the food needed additional seasoning. What if the chef had a bad day and put to much salt in the food? I use this scenario because many of the residents not supporting Mr. Harris have not taken the time to speak with him to gather the information needed to make a wise decision. The same time and energy used to petition lack of support for his project, could be used to ask Mr. Harris about his dream and vision, in addition to sharing their concerns and ask any questions to give them the clarification they desire. I did and this is what I learned: Northfield Manor is: • An investment • Beautiful, stylish, elegant, sophisticated • High quality facility, attracts high -end clientele • Sound -proof walls • Ample parking in the rear of the facility • Northfield Manor increases property values • Other properties owned by Mr. Harris are compliant to code Mr. Harris has another property. There have been no "official" complaints filed on that property from its conception. Maybe the suggestion can be made to the non -supporters to meet with Mr. Harris to discuss and ask questions, share any concerns and receive clarification they may have regarding Northfield Manor before making a final decision.