2008/11/19 Council Agenda Packet

condescending towards her. They explained that if someone didn't have the financial means or resources, they could apply through CHIP or obtain a PUD loan. When she responded that she had heard that there were limitations on both those programs of what kind of selections one could make, the condescending man backed off. So now we have arrogant, deceitful and condescending. Justifying the Overlay by calling the CHIP and PUD loans into play brings on another point that gives me pause -- the refusal to understand that people may lack resources is myopic. I've been the fortunate recipient of both the CHIP and two PUD loans. The keyword is "loan". You have to pay it back. If it costs more, you will pay more. This really doesn't help my 84 year old neighbor on an limited income who can't get those pricier windows or the correct siding because either, 1) CHIP or the PUD will not support that selection, or 2) she can't afford to pay it back. The result would be that people in the Overlay would not have access to either program. Needed repairs-, remodeling, changes would not be made and the neighborhood, which is lovely right now, would fall into disrepair. So now we have arrogant, deceitful, condescending and myopic. Another concern I have is the way this has all come about. The timing of this proposal is suspicious. A notice sent out in late August and it's set to go before you for approval by in October. We're being told that our comments are being listened to, but if that were the case, wouldn't the comments be heard BEFORE moving to schedule the next meeting? This is on a fast-track and someone has greased the wheels. We were told that this has been discussed in the publication mailed out regarding the neighborhood meetings. I received the newsletter for this month. The last one before that was years ago. At least 4 or 5 years. I remember it because it had a survey asking if we'd prefer to spend money on sidewalk repair or on a float for the parade. Reading that, it was easy to conclude that the people at the meetings were not, for lack of a better phrase, the brightest bulbs in the pack. It certainly didn't inspire me to spend any time with them. So now we have arrogant, deceitful, condescending, obstinate and suspicious. And someone wants to put arrogant, deceitful, condescending, obstinate and suspicious people in charge of my home? The city has rules in place that everyone must abide by. It is wrong to put another layer in place for a select few because of the actions of these few, who have so far shown that they have questionable judgment. From its inception, the Riverside Historical Overlay Zone has been poorly handled. We're in tough economic times. If you approve the Riverside Historic Overlay, you will be creating a big burden to the residents and taxpayers within its boundaries. It's not only the wrong way to do it, it's the wrong time. Please vote against the proposed Riverside Historical Overlay Zone. Vote for property- owner's rights to make their own decisions within existing laws and ordinances. Respectfully, Tina Guzinski 3008 Victor Place Everett WA 98201 425-259-5216 2