910 Parrish Street
The owner/developer requesting the Special Use Permit to build two homes on the lot located at 910 Parrish Street originally housed only one single dwelling. The Special Use Permit states that the ‘proposed density of 910 Parrish Street is two units within .12 acres or 16 units per acre.’ By making this Special Use request, the owner/developer is taking advantage of the permitting process. Building three two-story homes on this small parcel of land is an encroachment on existing family’s homes. The proposed buildings would be too close together and adversely impact parking on the street. These three structures, *908 1/2(1 house) and 910 (2 houses) on the small lots will adversely impact drivability due to an increase in the number of cars on this narrow street. It will be detrimental to the safety, health, morale, and legacy of the Westwood Community. Furthermore, it will be a hazard for all emergency vehicles and school buses. Currently, sewer repairs are adversely impacting the community. The streets have been blocked off for months and neighbors have experienced an influx of sewer rats and rodents. (See photos)
Parrish Street has the most historic homes in the neighborhood. (See photo) These homes have existed since the neighborhood’s inception. The proposed construction is not appropriate with the historic architecture of the Parrish Street homes and the Westwood Community in general due to the size of the structures and the requested variance setback requirements. The proposed dwellings will not reflect the character of the existing community.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
(May 16, 17 & 20)
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
We will be knocking on doors in the Historic Westwood Community to get signatures that support the opposition of building two houses at 910 Parrish St., a house at 5312 Stokes Lane and a house at 5314 1/2 Stokes Lane. If you are interested in volunteering with this task, please complete below:
Tuesday
June 20th
1:30PM
What: Planning Commission Meeting
Where: City Hall, 5th Floor Conference Room
900 E. Broad St.
Purpose: The residents of Historic Westwood Community will speak to the Planning Commission as to why it's not in the best interest of the Historic Westwood Community to build two homes at 910 Parrish St. The Planning Commision will make a recommendation to the City Council and the City Council will vote on the proposal.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN TO ATTEND IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. THERE'S POWER IN NUMBERS! PLEASE RSVP BELOW.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
(June 20, 21 & 22)
9am-4pm
Call 311 or (804) 646-5935
Choose one of the days above and call Andreas Addison's liaison, Whitney Brown.(Andreas Addison is Westwood's council representative.) We need you to call Whitney Brown and read the script below that's applicable.
Resident of Westwood Script:
"My name is (say your name). I'm a resident of the Historic Westwood Community and I'm calling about Ordinance 2023-108. I oppose to the Special Use Permit of building two houses at 910 Parrish St. Please record my opposition. Thank you."
Member of Westwood Baptist Church Script:
"My name is (say your name). I'm a member of the Historic Westwood Baptist Church, located in the Historic Westwood Community. I'm calling about Ordinance 2023-108. I oppose to the Special Use Permit of building two houses at 910 Parrish St. Please record my opposition. Thank you."
Non-Resident of Westwood Script:
"My name is (say your name). I'm calling about Ordinance 2023-108. I oppose to the Special Use Permit of building two houses at 910 Parrish St. Please record my opposition. Thank you."
Monday
June 26th
6:00PM
What: City Council Meeting
Where: City Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chamber
900 E. Broad St.
Purpose: The residents of Historic Westwood Community will speak at the City Council Meeting on why it's not in the best interest of the Historic Westwood Community to build two homes at 910 Parrish St.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN TO ATTEND IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. THERE'S POWER IN NUMBERS! PLEASE RSVP BELOW.
5312 & 5314 1/2 Stokes Lane
Building a two-story home on these small lots would be an encroachment on the families on both sides of the proposed structures. The proposed building would be too close to the existing homes on both sides and affect their privacy. (See photos) The construction of the proposed two-story house would tower over the current homes and be disruptive to the airflow and overcrowd the land.
5312 Stokes Lane
5314 1/2 Stokes Lane
Construction of the proposed two-story houses would also adversely impact the sewage and water lines to the surrounding properties as the current sewage pipes and sewage materials are old and have not been updated or cleared by the city in over 50 years or more. Neighbors have experienced sewage backups in their homes as the system currently exists. Sewer lines in the neighborhood and on Stokes Lane have been collapsing. This could cause more sewage problems and cost the city and residents money to replace, upgrade, and/or clear.
Monday
July 17th
1:30PM
What: Planning Commission Meeting
Where: City Hall, 5th Floor Conference Room
900 E. Broad St.
Purpose: The residents of Historic Westwood Community will speak to the Planning Commission as to why it's not in the best interest of the Historic Westwood Community to build a house at 5312 Stokes Lane and a house at 5314 1/2 Stokes Lane. The Planning Commision will make a recommendation to the City Council and the City Council will vote on the proposal.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN TO ATTEND IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. THERE'S POWER IN NUMBERS! PLEASE RSVP BELOW.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
(July 18, 19 & 20)
9am-4pm
Call 311 or (804) 646-5935
Choose one of the days above and call Andreas Addison's liaison, Whitney Brown.(Andreas Addison is Westwood's council representative.) We need you to call Whitney Brown and read the script below that's applicable.
Resident of Westwood Script:
"My name is (say your name). I'm a resident of the Historic Westwood Community and I'm calling about Ordinance 2023-109 and Ordinance 2023-110. I oppose to the Special Use Permits of building a house at 5312 Stokes Lane and a house at 5314 1/2 Stokes Lane. Please record my opposition. Thank you."
Member of Westwood Baptist Church Script:
"My name is (say your name). I'm a member of the Historic Westwood Baptist Church, located in the Historic Westwood Community and I'm calling about Ordinance 2023-109 and Ordinance 2023-110. I oppose to the Special Use Permits of building a house at 5312 Stokes Lane and a house at 5314 1/2 Stokes Lane. Please record my opposition. Thank you."
Non-Resident of Westwood Script:
"My name is (say your name). I'm calling about Ordinance 2023-109 and Ordinance 2023-110. I oppose to the Special Use Permits of building a house at 5312 Stokes Lane and a house at 5314 1/2 Stokes Lane. Please record my opposition. Thank you."
Monday
EXACT Date - TBD
6:00PM
What: City Council Meeting
Where: City Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chamber
900 E. Broad St.
Purpose: The residents of Historic Westwood Community will speak at the City Council Meeting on why it's not in the best interest of the Historic Westwood Community to build a house at 5312 Stokes Lane and a house at 5314 1/2 Stokes Lane.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN TO ATTEND IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. THERE'S POWER IN NUMBERS! PLEASE RSVP BELOW.