I am adamantly against the building of any new duplexes in our residential neighborhoods. We already have specific zones in town that permit by right or by SLU approval multi-family housing. Duplexes have been scattered throughout our residential neighborhoods....they blend in and are architecturally appropriate. They were built over time, with care and by people who have a stake in keeping the character and charm of our city. All that will change if a developer buys and builds a duplex next to single family homes. Developers have no skin in the game of protecting and preserving Harbor Springs. They are in it for the quick dollar and then they move on. Once approved to be built, we have no control over how many residents can occupy a duplex.....possibly leading to over crowding and density. This is why #439 was voted down and the Planning Commission needs to listen and consider the voices of the property owners.
I am adamantly against the building of any new duplexes in our residential neighborhoods. We already have specific zones in town that permit by right or by SLU approval multi-family housing. Duplexes have been scattered throughout our residential neighborhoods....they blend in and are architecturally appropriate. They were built over time, with care and by people who have a stake in keeping the character and charm of our city. All that will change if a developer buys and builds a duplex next to single family homes. Developers have no skin in the game of protecting and preserving Harbor Springs. They are in it for the quick dollar and then they move on. Once approved to be built, we have no control over how many residents can occupy a duplex.....possibly leading to over crowding and density. This is why #439 was voted down and the Planning Commission needs to listen and consider the voices of the property owners.