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Ziino, Genevey
From:Patricia Vigneau <vpattyvig@aol.com>
Sent:Tuesday, December 5, 2023 4:10 PM
To:Brigham, Anna
Subject:Bay ridge Realty Appeal No. 2023-034
To whom It may concern:
My husband, James Vigneau and myself, Patricia Vigneau, have resided at 950 Old Stage Road since 1990. We have been
noƟfied of the proposed housing project at 900 Old Stage Road and have viewed the zoning board mee Ɵng about it on
November 8th, 2023. We oppose this plan. Some of the statements made were not altogether true, one being the idea
that traffic would not be affected greatly. We agree with the neighbor, Barbara Lynch, that pulling out onto Old Stage
Road, anywhere, is like pulling out onto a highway. Traffic can be extremely heavy at Ɵmes with the rest of the Ɵme being
moderately heavy. Traffic is rarely light. By adding 27 more cars in the area, it most certainly will have a big impact. Also,
the accidents on this road are tremendous. We have witnessed quite a few, with one being a fatal right where the
proposed complex is to go. Just this year another person was killed trying to pull out on to Old Stage. This road is
dangerous, even now to cross to get to the safety of the sidewalk, you take your life in your hands. We have seen
motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian and auto accidents. Not a season goes by that we do not hear the squeal of brakes and
wait for the crash. I’m sure there are many police reports filed about the accidents on this road.
Also concerning is the wildlife that exists here now. We have deer, coyote, fox, hawks, possum, skunk, owls, eagles, blue
birds etc….. what becomes of them. They are very much needed to keep the rodent populaƟon down. They will be
displaced.
What about the sewage issue for that big of a project? Is this area zoned for that? Is it legal to put that many units on
such small acreage?
Another big concern is the dumping that was told about at the meeƟng. A neighbor witnessed a local builder doing it. Is
it dangerous to be building on all that toxic waste AND under the power lines!? Is that safe?? And pu ƫng a playground
there???
We oppose this project and hope that you use exisƟng buildings that are empty in the Town of Barnstable instead of
clearing the liƩle land leŌ . 900 Old Stage Road is not the place for it.
Sincerely,
James and Patricia Vigneau