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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Comment Card CC - 06/18/2018 - PROVIDENCE PARK - LINDON(Please print) 1. Complete this card in its entirety (DO NOT leave anything blank) 2. Give the card to the City Clerk BEFORE THE COUNCIL MEETING BEGINS. 3. When your name is called, approach the podium and speak directly into the microphone and state your name and address. _ TODAY'S DATE: Ll:- NAME: !if 4p ADDRESS: /� . f-- 5 �c �C � /� &C-51 PHONE: -7 7L -lam, G _ - Li �) V 6 Agenda Item No.: A f� ❑ 1 WANT TO SPEAK about this Agenda Item Iii 1 DO NOT want to speak but I would like the following comments read into the record. You must be present at the meeting to have your comments read. Zoning Case No.: ❑ 1 WANT TO SPEAK about this Zoning Item ❑ 1 am in SUPPORT of this Zoning Item ❑ 1 am in OPPOSITION of this Zoning Item ❑ 1 DO NOT want to speak but I would like the following comments read into the record. You must be present at the meeting to have your comments read. ❑ 1 am speaking on behalf of a Group or Neighborhood' ❑ YES (please complete below) ❑ NO Name of Group/Neighborhood ***You are required to fill out an Affidavit before speaking on behalf of the group you are representing. **Please read the following RULES regarding Public Comment: • Public Comment is allowed on any Agenda Item or a General Public Comment can be made about something that is not on the Agenda. • All General Public Comments are allowed a total of five minutes. • ALL Public Comments in SUPPORT of a Zoning Agenda Item are allowed a TOTAL of ten minutes. ALL people who wish to speak in SUPPORT have a total of ten minutes as a group. • ALL Public Comments in OPPOSITION of a Zoning Agenda Item are allowed a TOTAL of ten minutes. ALL people who wish to speak in OPPOSITION have a total of ten minutes as a group. If you have made any campaign contributions to a Councilmember aggregating $250.00 or more, please check "yes" or "no": ❑ Yes 0 No. When you have completed this card, please give it to the CITY CLERK before the meeting begins. Please see the CITY CLERK if you have any questions regarding this Public Comment Card. www.cityofmiltongo.us Revision Date: 05.2018 June 18, 2018 Francis Lindon 14810 East Bluff Road Milton, GA 30004 I want to speak in favor of the Providence Park Master plan presented at the May 14th City Council Work Session. The presentation listed a number of concessions made to appease abutters, those concerned about "strangers" in their backyards. Among them was a 30 ft. minimum buffer for any trails, relocation of the access to the Milton trail system and a discussion of installing "barrier -type" fencing. As to disturbing a beautiful natural setting, the point of a public park is to invite people of all abilities into the woods to be able focus on more nature in all its messy glory. Due to budgetary constraints the construction process is to be done in phases over several years. I believe therefore that the plan will be fluid, a "meandering river" taking shape over time to quote one City Official, the initial efforts to be focused on stabilizing the site and building necessary facilities parking and restrooms. What I envision is a section of the Green Way east of North Point Parkway from behind Ethan Allen down to Mansell Road. It has a number of stream crossings, a boardwalk through No Text