Maureen Puddicombe

From: Barbara Amick Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2021 12:42 PM To: Participate Cc: Participate Subject: Bluebird

To Mayor and Ketchum city council and P and Z : Your traveling sign being parked around Ketchum is very offensive and ignorant of the majority of Ketchum voters and taxpayers, irregardless if they are 1% wealthy or hard working middle class business people like myself. You are all ignorant about is We all want affordable housing in the Wood River Valley to sustain our business and productivity and way of life. We just don’t want that unpleasant monstrous housing project in our beautiful downtown business core area with little parking and eliminating even more parking. That area should be for new business, not ugly rooms for 50 employees that will probably be working south as that is where business seems to be moving. You are going to help ruin business for the downtown business already there as many already driving south for shopping with parking. A vibrant community does not have a mayor and city council and p and z that ruin forever their city core. “ Your own city staff report to the P and Z cited several reasons why the project (hot dog hill) does not meet the city’s standards. It stated that the building ignores local context, would diminish Ketchum’s vibrant, small‐town character, will exacerbate the gentrification and homogenization of downtown Ketchum” These should not be treated differently! Very undemocratic! Sell that property and buy into the Warm Springs open air park that will benefit many more people and tourists! There is other better land for affordable housing and never in middle of expensive city core!!! Or do Bluebird at where moving city hall, and remodel present city hall and sell back lot for great price for business on bottom and underground parking and nice condos on top for a great amount of money11 Thank you! Barbara Amick Over 50 year resident of Ketchum

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From: linda Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2021 7:02 AM To: Participate Subject: Bluebird Village

The following comments reflect my experiences as a developer, a business owner and a real estate broker for the past 25 years.

I recognize the need for workforce housing in Ketchum and I have paid in‐lieu monies for this housing.

I believe this project, due to its size and lack of quality and safety issues, is the wrong building for the site.

I believe there will be copious amounts of problems and potential lawsuits for the city if this building is allowed to go forward.

As you are analyzing the project, please consider the following issues:

1. The size of the building is too massive to fit the scale of our small ski town village atmosphere. 56 units with no air‐ conditioning and one elevator, 43 bedrooms without ventilation or windows and inadequate parking should not be allowed.

The architecture of a block building that is 52’ high with hardly any undulation or beauty should not be allowed. This mass of building will create shadow issues and block views from all sides of the surrounding area. There will be issues concerning ice build‐up and possible safety issues due to the snow build‐up on the balconies, roof, sidewalks and streets below. It will tower over the surrounding neighborhood homes and buildings. It certainly will not fit in to the town’s character or add to the beauty of our little town.

2. The town should be worried about potential lawsuits and hazards for the residents. I am concerned about the 43 bedrooms without windows. Sleeping in a room without windows can cause humidity build‐up, stale air and warm temperatures: all a perfect environment for mold growth. This will be a terrible health hazard and possible lawsuit for the city. The building will not be air conditioned.

3. I am concerned about the venting of the ovens and the dryers. Please ask the developer if he is planning to vent the dryers and the ovens. If not, the moisture could rot the framing and promote mold growth. Lint can catch fire, and if the dryers are gas they can emit CO2.

4. There should not be BBQ’s allowed on the decks. It is against fire code and someone will need to police this issue. Also, it would be an obvious fire hazard. The question would be: are there are gas outlets provided on the decks?

5. It appears to me that the small balconies are piercing setback rules. The people who live next door are going to be complaining about noise, dogs and potentially even issues with snow falling on their roofs or sidewalks below.

6. In the small one bedroom units, the tenants have to walk through their bedroom to get to the living room. This is a major design flaw.

7. In the one bedroom units, the kitchen is so small there is no room for a dishwasher. If you cram in a small one, there will be no room for cooking supplies and dishes. This is one of the reasons that the affordable housing units that I built didn’t sell for a while. Everyone wanted a dishwasher.

8. There is only one elevator for the two buildings. It appears that there is discrimination against handicapped or elderly people living in the building. Most older people can not walk with suitcases or groceries up four stories.

9. There are clearly not enough parking spaces in the building for the number of bedrooms. It is not fair for the surrounding homes and businesses to give up parking for their visitors and clients to provide parking for the tenants. There is already an issue with lack of parking in the area and business owners have been complaining about this for years.

Our workers deserve quality and well designed spaces for their living environment. With this building, there is limited parking, poorly designed spaces, lack of windows for ventilation, no air conditioning, one elevator and closet space for 3 coats and a few hanging items. There is also limited space for storage and decks that don’t function for any purpose.

The location in the commercial core would be acceptable if there was adequate retail space below and fewer units above with more room to actually live and adequate parking for tenants. Deal with those issues and the whole town will support the project.

I would be happy to help or assist in the design, safety and quality discussions.

Respectfully yours,

Linda Badell Associate Broker Sun Valley Sotheby’s International

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From: H Boyle Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 1:34 PM To: Participate Subject: For Bluebird public comment

To get a sense for just how massive Bluebird is and how it will tower over the retail core, take a look at this photo taken from Giaccobbi Sq.

With its solar panels, Bluebird will be as tall as those pine trees.

Tall trees are nice. Tall buildings are not so nice. And, as our P&Z and City Staff report on Solstice pointed out, building of that scale are not compatible with what Ketchum is all about.

We can increase density in the core at three stories. Why go to 4+ and destroy our retail core?

Let’s put the kibosh on Bluebird now and refocus that $9mm of Ketchum taxpayer money on better alternatives for Community Housing.

Bluebird NO Community Housing YES

Perry Boyle, President Affordable Housing Coalition of Ketchum AHCKetchum.com

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From: Jennifer Case Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 12:59 PM To: Participate Subject: Bluebird Village

I have been coming to Ketchum/Sun Valley Idaho for 48 years, own three properties‐ a house, a condo and land in Gimlet. We are considering transitioning our residency to full time here in Ketchum but are extremely upset by the potential Bluebird Village apartment building, which we believe would be a disaster to the downtown Ketchum community.

First, The retail center of Ketchum is already stretched with minimal parking and the proposed building will only exacerbate that issue by increasing the number of residents but only providing approx 28% of them parking?!?

Second, the size and monstrosity of the building does not fit with the historical and picturesque visual of the space‐ which is a main attraction for the towns tourism and visitors. Ketchum should place the highest priority on maintaining and protecting the historic western mountain town feel or it risks destroying the very attribute that makes it a top visitor destination. Maintaining the integrity and character of Ketchum/Sun Valley should be the town’s top priority for it to continue to attract visitors and residents, and hence flourish.

Jennifer and Greg Case 670 2nd Street East Ketchum

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From: Annie DeAngelo Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 12:18 PM To: Participate Subject: Housing

Hi all,

Hope you are doing well! I just wanted to voice my support for the Bluebird project and affordable housing in general. We need projects like that to continue to make this place the vibrant community that it is.

I also wonder if it would be possible to create a tax on people who own second homes and short‐term rent them. If you short‐term rented out your primary home to make ends meet you wouldn't pay the tax. But if you short‐term rented out your second home you would be taxed more. I think this would pass in a vote since only local homeowners would be able to vote on it. That money could then be put forward to more affordable housing projects.

Thanks for your work on this, Annie DeAngelo

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From: Rachelle DeLong Sent: Friday, April 09, 2021 8:29 AM To: Participate Cc: rachelle delong Subject: Bluebird Village

Date: 4/9/21

To: the City of Ketchum Officials

From: Alice and Rachelle DeLong, 580 East 5th Street

We are writing to express our views of the proposed Bluebird Village workforce housing project. As one of the neighbors that is the most directly impacted by this project, we want to put on record that we are adamantly opposed to this project for many reasons. We agree that there should be workforce housing in Ketchum, but not in this downtown location.

My parents built their house on the corner of 5th and Walnut in 1972, prior to the fire department’s current location. They fell in love with Ketchum and its unique and charming character unlike many other ski resorts. As property owners and property tax payers for the last 50 years, it hardly seems fair to us or our neighborhood or the community as a whole to build such a high density project in precious and rare downtown real estate with no consideration to the negative impacts of this project.

The proposal of this high density project in the center of limited, prime downtown retail real estate is unconscionable for several reasons:

1. Destroys the character of downtown Ketchum: We feel the elected officials of the City of Ketchum are not considering the environmental impact and the magnitude of the consequences that this proposed project will create in our neighborhood. Currently, this would be the first 4 story building in east downtown Ketchum. We believe that it will change the character of Ketchum and what makes this small- town-feel of Ketchum so unique from other ski towns such as Aspen or Vail. People love Ketchum for its authentic, small town feel and character. This project will ruin the small town feel of downtown Ketchum.

2. Ugly Massive Building Design: This building looks like a small prison or “the projects” in any urban city. It does not fit in at all with the character of Ketchum or structures in the area. It is an eye sore. The proposed development for Hotdog Hill was recently denied in which the Mountain Express quoted, “The P&Z denied approval of the Fourth and Main development on Feb. 9, with some objections that the building would be too large and would not fit Ketchum’s “character.” If the proposed Hotdog Hill design doesn’t fit with the character of Ketchum, then this unsightly proposed 4-story behemoth with a walking bridge does not belong in downtown Ketchum.

3. Traffic and Parking Impacts: The downtown area surrounding Atkinson’s already has high traffic congestion and parking issues especially during tourist season. There are many times people block our driveways in busy tourist months and there is no overnight street parking in the winter. With the addition of this high density housing project, downtown traffic and congestion will become much worse. With 56 units, possibly having 2 people in each unit, there will be at least an additional 56 to 100+ people and cars within this small neighborhood. Providing only 46 spaces, 24 being tandem spaces, does not provide sufficient parking for its residents let alone for their guests. It does not seem right that the City of Ketchum would not require amble parking especially in this busy downtown business area. And the suggestion by the developer that this is a car-less community is completely arbitrary since no parking or

1 traffic study for this massive development is required. Not requiring or providing a traffic study or parking study on the impacts that this massive development will have on the downtown community is also outrageous.

4. Retail Space: Ketchum has limited and valuable retail space. It doesn’t make any sense to cannibalize precious and limited retail space for this purpose.

5. Noise Congestion: In the evening, the area is very quiet. Add 56-100+ occupants with a roof top deck, as one of the closet neighbors, this is a real concern especially as there are no required set-backs from our property. Add in parking lot loitering, trash collection and a host of noises associated with having 56- 100+ neighbors, this will no longer be a quiet neighborhood.

6. City Officials listening to the neighborhood and community: Lastly, we feel that it is not right for Ketchum city officials and out of town developers to make deals behind closed doors which directly impacts not only our neighborhood but the community of Ketchum. The community, business owners, and property owners in the neighborhood that are directly impacted should be involved in the decision making process of this development and have a voice. Ketchum’s elected city officials should be listening and advocating for the neighborhood, the community and preserving the integrity of Ketchum.

7. Property Values: As there is no current study, this most certainly will lower our property value as well as our neighbors. As property owners for the last 50 years, how is this fair? This is prime sought-after, downtown property. This is not the appropriate location for such a high density project in a small, already congested downtown area.

Lastly from our personal perspective, we not only will have our views of Baldy Mountain blocked, but our west facing light blocked and no set backs between our properties.

We are asking for your consideration in taking into account our concerns as a 50 year property owner and City Hall neighbor, and how this will impact us, our neighborhood, the downtown business community, and the community of Ketchum as a whole.

We completely agree and support workforce housing but not in this downtown location.

Sincerely,

Rachelle and Alice DeLong

580 East 5th Street

Ketchum, Idaho 83340

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From: Neil Bradshaw Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 5:20 PM To: Lisa Enourato Subject: Fwd: Bluebird Village

For public record (if not included already)

Begin forwarded message:

From: Neil Bradshaw Date: March 24, 2021 at 11:32:26 AM CST To: James Gagne Cc: Amanda Breen , Michael David , Courtney Hamilton , Jim Slanetz , Jade Riley , Suzanne Frick Subject: Re: Bluebird Village

Thank you Jim and Tori I appreciate your participation and I share your view that workforce housing is required. I can assure you that this application, like any development application, will go through a rigorous review process with council determination at the end of that process. The design and the massing of the building will be reviewed by the P&Z commission and it will make a recommendation to council. As you are no doubt aware, this location is entirely consistent with the community‐led Comprehensive Plan that was adopted in 2014. I am sure you are also aware that numerous other sites have been pursued without success due to various reasons. As always, I welcome suggestions as to what specific sites are available for workforce housing that are available and are supported by financing ‐ we continue to look for new opportunities for housing. I am always available to meet and discuss your ideas as housing is a priority for our community. Thanks again for your email. Cheers Neil

On Mar 24, 2021, at 11:06 AM, James Gagne wrote:

Mayor and Council members,

As a 20 year visitor and owner in Ketchum we are 100% opposed to the Bluebird Village project. It is the wrong site for this and there seems to be a number of better sites. I understand the need for workforce housing and we are in favor of that but not on one of the best sites for development in Ketchum. The massing of the building is way too much and it should not be allowed. Find another site for this project and sell the land to someone else and use the money to protect other land.

Thanks,

Jim & Tori Gagne

James R. Gagne 675 Sun Valley Road E. Sun Valley, ID 83340 612‐709‐5158 [email protected]

2 Feb 27

Comments regarding the proposed Bluebird development.

Summary:

Despite the fact the proposed Blue Bird development meets the city development guidelines, it should be rejected based on the massive increase in traffic congestion around the already problematic parking situation surrounding Atkinson’s Market. It has nothing to do with the issue of “affordable housing”.

In 2006, the council passed Ord 994, allowing for the construction of residential housing without providing sufficient parking. The reasoning behind this decision seems incomprehensible at this point in time. The single greatest problem the city of Ketchum faces, and in fact the entire Wood River Valley, is traffic congestion. The counsel should immediately require all new construction, both residential and commercial to provide adequate off‐street parking.

The issue of affordable housing and traffic congestion are intertwined. Each day there must be thousands of workers who commute into Ketchum. To this number must be added the tourists. As the valley grows, these numbers will surely increase.

One solution is to house workers in the city to provide diversity of the community and reduce commuter traffic. I think the is unrealistic, or frankly impossible. To provide enough housing for a significant number of workers sufficient to reduce traffic would require building multiple high rise, high density housing, completely changing the character of Ketchum. Exactly who are these workers who need the affordable housing? Essential workers such as police or fire, or schoolteachers? Or is the target the wait staff and house maids, seasonal lift operators? How do you decide who gets the discounted housing? I submit it not the proper roll of government to make that decision.

To address these issues, it is important to not look at Ketchum in isolation. Rather, the issues must be considered in the context of the economic unit that is composed of the entire Wood River Valley, from Ketchum to Belllevue, a distance of only 20 miles. Now the problems become manageable. Affordable housing will naturally develop in the south of the valley where land is available, and much more affordable. The key moving forward is development of a robust public transportation system. To preserve the quality of life in the Wood River Valley, and Ketchum in particular, we must get people out of their cars by every means. This is a very expensive undertaking but will only increase exponentially in cost and complexity in the future.

Forget about affordable housing. Develop a public transportation infrastructure, and that problem will take care of itself.

Walter Hoffman

Ketchum Maureen Puddicombe

From: Participate Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 3:27 PM To: Maureen Puddicombe Subject: FW: Form submission from: Contact Us

Public record.

From: City of Ketchum Idaho Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:35 PM To: Participate Subject: Form submission from: Contact Us

Submitted on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 ‐ 2:34pm

Submitted by anonymous user: 70.171.130.201

Submitted values are:

First Name Paricia Last Name Kaiser Email [email protected] Question/Comment Bluebird: I've said it before ‐ had I known voting for the fire station and police/city hall would lead to Bluebird as proposed, I would have registered NO. Don't try this again.

Design considerations for Ketchum's core ought to assess whether a project's scale in all four dimensions (parking as number 4) and intended use are appropriate to this City's footprint. Wide‐penness and territorial sight lines ought to be paramount. Bluebird fails miserably in every respect other than the current hot button ‐ affordable housing.

The affordable housing movement ‐ admirable as it might be ‐ is a cart before the horse proposition. Tourism, tourism, tourism that is the primary source of income. Bluebird is a negative.

People moving about freely pedestrians, kids, bikes, dogs, shops, wide walkways, on street dining those are the places and amenities that appeal to me both as a west Ketchum permanent resident and world traveler. This City's concept of a vibrant year round tourist destination ‐ seems antithetical to my vision. I see Sun Valley Village, Leavenworth, WA, Carmel CA, Paris, San Francisco as great destinations. Each of those has placed architectural controls and limits to facilitate tourism and people friendly environments. By the way where's affordable housing in San Francisco? Subsidized frequent transportation to Hailey, Bellevue, Shoshone, Jerome, Twin makes a lot more sense. Each of those locations has plentiful land, and could support perfect affordable housing neighborhoods. What do Ketchum's City planners see? I don't get it. Good to remember: "The evil men do lives after them the good ..."

Respectfully submitted, Doug and Pat Kaiser

The results of this submission may be viewed at: https://www.ketchumidaho.org/node/7/submission/6991

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From: Participate Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 3:27 PM To: Maureen Puddicombe Subject: FW: Form submission from: Contact Us

Public record.

From: City of Ketchum Idaho Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:35 PM To: Participate Subject: Form submission from: Contact Us

Submitted on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 ‐ 2:34pm

Submitted by anonymous user: 70.171.130.201

Submitted values are:

The affordable housing movement ‐ admirable as it might be ‐ is a cart before the horse proposition. Tourism, tourism, tourism that is the primary source of income. Bluebird is a negative.

Respectfully submitted, Doug and Pat Kaiser

The results of this submission may be viewed at: https://www.ketchumidaho.org/node/7/submission/6991

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From: Christine Kraatz Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2021 1:31 AM To: Participate Subject: Bluebird Project

I want to voice my objection to this project. Low income housing should not be located in our city core. The project does not offer enough parking and parking is an issue in downtown Ketchum. There is a lot of impact in this type of project with cars, pets, personal items etc.

How can the city sell a valuable piece of real estate to a developer for $!.00 without the approval of the taxpayers?

Please do not approve this project.

Christine Kraatz

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From: Neil Bradshaw Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:03 PM To: Kevin Livingston Cc: Amanda Breen; Courtney Hamilton; Jim Slanetz; Michael David; Lisa Enourato; Jade Riley; Suzanne Frick Subject: Re: Bluebird

Thanks for your email Kevin They will be put in the public record for P&Z and council deliberation As we go through the formal application process of any development proposal, we hope that the community gains greater understanding of the data, design and information behind any proposal. At this point, the complete formal application and design has yet to be been submitted by Bluebird. As with each development application, we are committed to rigorous and thorough review that will go through the public process. I appreciate your participation in the process Cheers Neil

On Apr 13, 2021, at 10:46 AM, Kevin Livingston wrote:

I hope the Council will listen to the people and taxpayers moving forward. These projects are so outlandish out of character, I'm surprised that they are even being considered in their current state.

The City is also putting the taxpayers at a significant risk with developers suing because one ridiculous project does not get approved vs. the one that did. We should go back to the building codes.

The Bluebird has so much opposition that I can't believe it's even being considered. However, given the PEG experience and no regard for the massive opposition, I'm starting to understand.

Downtown businesses oppose Bluebird

Downtown businesses oppose Bluebird Over the past 10 days, I visited 53 downtown retail businesses located within one and a half city blocks of the ...

Kevin Livingston 415-596-4336

2 From: John Melin To: Participate Subject: Bluebird Village Date: Friday, April 09, 2021 4:22:57 PM

What Does Ketchum Business Think About the Bluebird?

Over the past 10 days, I visited 53 downtown retail businesses that are located within 1 ½ city blocks of the proposed Bluebird project. I personally spoke to 38 owners or managers and asked in an impartial way about their attitude toward the Bluebird. Because I wanted to speak only to an owner or manager, a number of businesses were not tabulated because they were not available.

The attitudes of the 38 businesses are that 31 (82%) are opposed and 9 (18%) don’t know anything `about the Bluebird or need more information to make a decision. NONE of the owners is in favor of the project. Typical responses to my question were that “I support the idea of affordable housing,” but “this project will reduce parking,”, “parking is to hard now”, it is in the wrong location,” “it is too big,”” it is too high,” or “it looks like a jail.”

While it is clear that businesses in the core area do not support the project and are concerned that the project will reduce available parking and harm their business, I also learned that NOBODY from the City has contacted ANY business owner, and that the business owners typically believe that the City does not listen to them.

Ketchum’s local businesses are essential to a healthy economy and to our local employment. I urge the City administration to reach out to local businesses and to listen to their concerns. A mistake with Bluebird will have decades long, non-correctable effects on our community and on the downtown area.

With the admirable goal of providing housing subsidies to a few, the Bluebird has the potential to damage the economic situation for many.

John Melin, Owner

Ketchum Kitchens Maureen Puddicombe

From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 10:22 AM To: Participate Subject: Housing

To whom it may concern,

I am writing in support of all affordable housing in Ketchum, specifically the Bluebird Village project. As anyone who has searched for housing, much less affordable housing, in our valley knows, we are in desperate need of places for the less well-off to live. Whether that is workforce housing or even just an affordable place for a young person that will bring more vibrancy to the town - it does not matter. When I first moved here 8 years ago, finding housing was difficult but not impossible. If I was trying to move here currently I would have given up. Even if I could find a place, I could not afford it. I am now a local business owner and a volunteer firefighter/ EMT and like to think that I am of value to the community. If new people who are not very wealthy cannot move here, think about all of the other valuable people to our community who we are missing out on.

If people keep opposing affordable and workforce housing in our community, they will only realize their mistake when there is no one to serve them at their favorite restaurant, no volunteer, or even full-time, emergency medical personnel to show up when they are in a car accident, and our community loses its vibrancy. Clearly buying land and building affordable housing is already a challenge, and it’s unfortunate that we face the additional challenge of locals unwilling to live next to firefighters, doctors, nurses, servers, ski patrollers, teachers, and business owners. I wish our community would try to help solve the problem with their support instead of just saying these projects are always in the wrong place.

In closing I would like to thank the City of Ketchum for all the attempts they have made at affordable housing. I hope that Bluebird village will be the success that this community needs.

Thank you for your time,

Niels Meyer

‐‐ Niels Meyer

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From: Neil Bradshaw Sent: Monday, March 29, 2021 4:25 PM To: Lisa Enourato Subject: Fwd: Volunteer Firefighters Need Housing

For public record Pease share with council thanks

Begin forwarded message:

From: Sarah Michael Subject: Volunteer Firefighters Need Housing Date: March 29, 2021 at 3:53:29 PM MDT To: Neil Bradshaw , Suzanne Frick , Liz Keegan

Volunteer Firefighters Need Housing

Our Ketchum, Sun Valley and rural North Blaine County fire departments rely on paid on‐call volunteers to help fight fires. These are folks who have other jobs but have taken the time to be trained to protect the community. The proposed Bluebird affordable rental project will add to the available rental units we so desperately require. Opponents are concerned about parking and the design. My highest priority as a North County Rural Fire Commissioner is having enough firefighters living nearby who can respond quickly and save lives and property. Please think about public safety and support the Bluebird project.

Sarah Michael No. Blaine County Rural Fire Commissioner 1 Maureen Puddicombe

From: Victoria Rossin Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 2:51 PM To: Participate Subject: Housing Concern

Hello,

I am a full time Ketchum resident and I support the Bluebird Village Housing project. I have recently been hearing from several of my friends and coworkers whom are having a hard time with the housing situation in Ketchum. I know several people who are being forced out of their homes after having their rent increased dramatically. I would love to see more affordable housing options in Ketchum, as well as see our community address the issue of short term rentals pushing out the opportunity for long term renters. I believe this is an issue that we need address now as we are seeing more and more people moving here and rental and housing prices increase.

Thanks you for your time, Victoria Rossin

1 Walter & Stefanie Zable

April 6th, 2021

To Whom It May Concern,

As a resident of Ketchum ID, the proposed Blue Bird Village building is very concerning to me and all of the neighbors for a variety of reasons. As mentioned in my previous letter sent to Mr. Cory Phelps on October 27th, 2020, the proposed location is going to negatively impact every aspect of the downtown corridor. There is tremendous growth in the downtown area with an extensive amount of money being invested. I am fully aware that the city of Ketchum would benefit from additional affordable housing, however this project, due to its massive size and lack of quality and safety issues is the wrong building for this site. This low-cost housing project would best be located south of town, where parking is available, and the size of the building would be more appropriate.

After my initial letter I have learned of even more concerning issues with the proposed project that I would like to address.

1. The size of the building is way too large to fit the scale of the surrounding units in this ski town. The building will create shadow issues blocking views for neighbors. Aesthetically this size building should not be permitted. With this large of a building you also run the risk of safety issues due to snow build up on balconies, roof, sidewalks and streets below.

2. From a legal standpoint I see many potential lawsuits. One of them being from lack of proper ventilation. With 56 units and no air conditioning and 43 units with no windows this is a perfect breading ground for mold. Which is a huge health hazard and grounds for a lawsuit for the city.

3. There is also a concern with this many units about proper venting for ovens and dryers. I would like to know how the developer plans to vent the ovens and dryers. If this is not done properly the moisture could begin to rot the framing and promote additional mold growth in these non airconditioned units.

4. I noticed on the plans that the balconies look to be piercing setback rules. The neighbors who live next door could have issues with extra snow falling onto their property and noise complaints. In addition I would like to know if barbeques plan to be used on these balcony’s as this is a huge fire hazard.

5. As far as layout for the units they seem unpractical. In the one bedroom unit you have to walk through the bedroom to get to the living room. This is a major design flaw and should be fixed. I also noticed there is no room for a full dishwasher again this seems unpractically.

6. There is only one elevator for the two buildings. How do you expect this to be sufficient for handicap and elderly people who are unable to use the stairs and our dependent on the elevator every time they leave their home.

7. Parking is another huge issue that not only affects the tannates but all the surrounding home owners and businesses. The lack of proper parking should be addressed before anything is allowed to move forward. As this is already an issue in the area.

In conclusion as a homeowner in Ketchum I do not see this size unit fitting within the space you are proposing. Myself and many neighbors would be happy to assist in restructuring the proposed plan into something that would fit this area. Something with retail space below, units above with more room to actually live in, and adequate parking. I appreciate your time to read this letter.

Sincerely,

Stefanie & Walter Zable April 22, 2021

To Whom It May Concern,

As a property owner in Ketchum, the proposed Blue Bird Village housing project is of concern to me and my neighbors. This project not only neglects the fundamental aspects of affordable housing but also negatively impacts, disrespects and is unfair to the prospective residents of this Project and our Community. The Community wants additional housing which is affordable for people working and living in Ketchum, however, it needs to be properly planned and units that are safe and livable. This project should not be allowed to move forward until major issues are addressed.

There are also concerns in the Community about the request for proposal process for this project. Were all required processes required followed and where is this evidence? Where can the public review this information?

Here is a list of a few issues which also need to be addressed regarding the Project.

1. Is this the highest and best use for this parcel? Given the value of this property, it seems it could be sold and a larger parcel be purchased where better and more housing could be built. 2. Has the need for additional infrastructure (fire, police, schools, parking, etc.) been planned? 3. Has a study been completed on response times for safety services, etc. been conducted? 4. The project is 56 units, many with no windows. This presents a significant safety issue for the residents in terms of the ability to escape a fire or other disaster. The design for many of the one bedroom units require the resident/ guests to walk through the bedroom to access common areas (living room). Also, with no windows in units, there is no other ventilation (air conditioning). How is this safe and livable housing for prospective residents? 5. There is one elevator for the two buildings. This is not sufficient for disabled and/or elderly people. 6. Parking is a huge issue that impacts the prospective residents of Blue Bird and all the surrounding homeowners and businesses. The addition of an estimated 56 new cars (if there was only one car per household), would negatively impact the community and businesses in the area. There is not sufficient parking planned for the building thus requiring residents to park on the street, which again is unfair to prospective residents. During high season months, this problem would be exasperated and negatively impact tourism, as visitors would be frustrated and not return to our area.

In conclusion, this project should not move forward at the current location without significant changes. I appreciate your time in considering my concerns.

Sincerely, Maureen Puddicombe

From: Karen Dickens Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 10:55 PM To: Participate; [email protected]; Aimee Christensen; Participate Cc: Karen Dickens; [email protected] Subject: Bluebird Village

To Whom it may concern,

Today is Earth Day and as a concerned business owner and resident of the Wood River Valley for over 48 years,

I would like to express my deepest feelings in opposition to the proposed Bluebird Village downtown Ketchum.

1) A massive 4 story building in the downtown core will block the views of our beautiful Bald Mountain for everyone!

2) Where are the people supposed to park when 18 out of 47 parking places are tandem and there are 56 bedroom units, not to mention the retail spaces on the ground floor?! Some bedrooms will not even have a window! We already have a parking problem in Ketchum.This development could possibly house 150 residents!

3) How can the Mayor and the City Council give the City of Ketchum’s property away for 1$ a year for 99 years? Where will the money go from the sale of all these units and the rental of retail spaces? Who is going to do the maintenance, snow removal and pay for it? The City?

4) First you REZONE the property, Then you develop, THEN you get Federal tax credits and KURA granted financing, and THEN you contract and hire an OUT OF STATE developer to build it!!!!

5) This is absolutely the WRONG LOCATION in downtown Ketchum! I’m not opposed to affordable housing. Find a more suitable location . We don’t need 4 story dormitories in downtown Ketchum!!!

What is happening to our town is very sad indeed, and will impact this city forever. Please don’t make this mistake.

Karen Dickens Primavera Plants & Flowers 511 Leadville Ave N PO BOX 2076 Ketchum ID 83340 208‐726‐7788

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From: Ginny Foreman Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 8:27 AM To: Participate

The Bluebird Project is a disaster, in ever SO MANY ways, for the entire city of Ketchum! It is UNFATHOMABLE that it should even be considered to become a part of this town’s landscape!

With sincere hopes that this deplorable scheme NEVER takes place! Ginny Foreman

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From: Sam Reutter Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:35 AM To: Participate Subject: stop bluebird now

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From: John Milner Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 10:05 AM To: Kim Taylor; Perry Boyle; Participate Subject: Bluebird Village

As residents of Ketchum, Idaho we strongly oppose Bluebird Village in its present concept for affordable housing. It’s to big for the site it’s proposed for and should be scaled down from its present iteration. The city owned property it’s presently proposed to be built on is to valuable an asset for Ketchum to give away for free to this project affordable housing or not.

We strongly recommend that the city turn down this project in its current state and look at scaling it down and charging market rate for the property or building the affordable housing component of this project in other locations around Ketchum and south valley.

Regards,

John Milner and Kim Taylor

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From: Barbi Reed Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 5:21 PM To: Participate Cc: Barbi Reed Subject: KETCHUM DESERVES BETTER

PLEASE RECONSIDER GOING BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARDS!

1. A thorough survey as to who would be interested in and qualify for workforce/affordable housing. What do THEY want? 2. Contact and speak to: hospital, school administrators, city department heads, non‐profits, start‐ups, etc…those who are responsible for the vitality and welfare of this community. (This should not include hotels such as the Mariott who primarily serve visitors and have deep pockets to assist or pay their employees sufficiently to live here!) 3. an appointed team to survey what is the cutting edge re. successful workforce/affordable housing elsewhere. (My initial investigation with developers outside Ketchum is that the growing trend is toward, ongoing commitment for Mixed‐Use, not concentrated, potentially stigmatized housing. 4. speak to potential, noteworthy designers/architects who would be interested in undertaking this project with the goal to make it the “gold standard” of solving our housing crisis. Initial inquiries I’ve made hafve turned up a couple of internationally known firms who would welcome the opportunity to get involved. 5. recognize that your setting up a committee to preserve recognized buildings because of their architectural aesthetics and history is in direct conflict with the aesthetics, mass and uncreative vision of BLUEBIRD. 6. PULL back on a building that will far outlive all of us and set a very low bar. 7. Let us see your traffic and safety study. 8. Remember: this is a small, rural town. Public transportation and expecting citizens to not have a car to enjoy our great backyard, etc. seems very dismissive at best. BLUEBIRD as conceived might work in a city (although it is dated), but it DOES NOT work here. 9. Reach deeper. Envision with greater study and investigation of what COULD happen that is not a “cookie cutter” example of what may have worked in an urban area years ago.

Let’s take the time to do the homework and not ram this project through…units will be filled and then what. An overall plan needs to be done or redone, based on the enormous community changes in Ketchum this past year. Take a deep breath, revisit, mediate with those opposed and come together. There is common ground and common goals. Focus on those and then seek what is best for Ketchum, today and in the future.

Set the bar high. Revisit. Reconsider. Take advantage of Ketchum’s uniqueness to bring in THE BEST!

Ketchum deserves better.

Ketchum’s citizens deserve better.

The Mayor and City Council owes this to all of us.

Barbi Reed

1 Barbi Reed [email protected]

208-841-9200

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From: Gemma Daggatt Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 10:38 PM To: Participate Subject: YES to Bluebird Housing Development

We're heartbroken to see how NIMBY the reaction to this project has become. And for no valid reasons as far as we can tell, from reading the info on the city website...

It's in a great location to encourage residents to not need cars, with the superb bus service and walkability that comes with being downtown. More parking is not needed for the building.

Smart location for lack of visual impact, too. The building isn't too tall, the setbacks will make it work.

Thank you for providing this bigger number of much-needed workforce housing!

We hope to see more in the future. Plenty of room, since Ketchum's downtown footprint is much bigger than needed.

Let's say yes to density, to preserve outlying lands for views and recreation. Sprawl is not ok for here...

Gemma and Russell Daggatt 1207 Warm Springs Road

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From: Carolyn Lloyd Sent: Friday, April 30, 2021 8:30 AM To: Participate Subject: Bluebird

We are in support of community housing but the Bluebird project is not what we want in downtown Ketchum due to the size, look and parking limitations. Carolyn and John Lloyd

Sent from my iPhone

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From: Cathy Butterfield Sent: Friday, April 30, 2021 11:29 AM To: Participate Subject: No parking? No shopping.

The economy still runs on gas, as long as bus routes are few, far between, and stop running at night. Look at the Vail model, 24/7 bus routes, big central parking structure. You can't penalize people for having cars‐‐most still need them to get to jobs, appointments, shopping, trips to Twin, visits to family. Bluebird shouldn't emulate the SV Dorms.

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From: Participate Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2021 8:47 AM To: Maureen Puddicombe Subject: FW: For Public Record on the Proposed Bluebird Development

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: steve gaggero Sent: Monday, May 03, 2021 3:15 PM To: Participate Subject: For Public Record on the Proposed Bluebird Development

Ladies & Gentlemen,

The Bluebird project is inappropriate for so many reasons its difficult to comprehend how it can even be considered. The proposed location is woefully inappropriate. The FAR, height, design and incredible lack of parking are unacceptable anywhere in Ketchum. The traffic and impact on the town center and surrounding area will be impossible to mitigate, now and forever...

Where are the third party traffic and parking studies?

Where is the EIR?

The Bluebird Project must be rejected, and a message sent to any would be developer that we demand sensible affordable housing, incorporated into all developments, and distributed throughout the community, Not in one abominable edifice.

Respectfully Submitted,

Steve Gaggero

PO Box 391 Ketchum, ID 83340

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From: Participate Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2021 8:46 AM To: Maureen Puddicombe Subject: FW: Bluebird Village

From: Pesky Wendy Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2021 7:11 AM To: Participate Subject: Bluebird Village

“I move to deny the Bluebird Village Mixed‐Use Building Design Review, finding the project does not comply with the Design Review standards specified in Chapter 17.96 of Ketchum Municipal Code."

I strongly feel we need affordable housing but in keeping with our town’s image. Ketchum is quickly losing any charm it ever had and placing this structure, as proposed, in the core of the city will be a sad unfortunate decision. The Sun Valley/Ketchum destination is distinctly different than a Vail or Snowbird because of it’s western charm and that is a major draw for our increased population and tourism. Are we set to again destroy this with another building that completely defies our aesthetics ?

Concerned citizen who has residence in Sun Valley/Ketchum since 1977.

Wendy Pesky

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From: Participate Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2021 8:47 AM To: Maureen Puddicombe Subject: FW: In Favor of Bluebird Village

From: Sheila Liermann Sent: Monday, May 03, 2021 2:45 PM To: Participate Subject: In Favor of Bluebird Village

We are in dire need of affordable housing. One glance at the classifieds says it all. We had 13 columns of Help Wanted ads and ZERO (Yes, 0!) Rental ads in the Idaho Mountain Express last week.

I moved here in 1980 with thirty bucks I borrowed from my little brother. I know, I know, who moves someplace with 30 bucks in their wallet? Seems ridiculous now, but I'm proud of the fact that my husband (I married up ‐ he had 100 bucks!) and I were able to get our foot in the door and become productive members of our community who give back what we can to this great community in terms of volunteer time and donations. It is virtually impossible for a person today to find a rental if they had ten times the money I had in 1980. Imagine how many people we are turning away who could be productive and giving members of our community?

I wonder if the people who are not in favor of Bluebird Village actually need local services? Do you shop at Atkinsons Market? Do you grab a coffee at Starbucks? Do you need an engineer or carpenter to build your home? Do you need banking services? Like to have a G&T in a local bar every now and again? Do you want your kids taught by competent and giving teachers who understand our community? Do you need your bike worked on or your skis tuned? Need a Uber ride from the airport? Do you hire a local fishing guide to show you the secret spots? Do you expect a quick response if your house catches on fire? Need to check out a book at The Community Library? Need a vaccination by a registered nurse? Need a babysitter?

If the answer to even one of these questions is "Yes" then perhaps you understand that, in the end, affordable housing is what makes this a great place to live. Without local affordable housing we become an empty and soulless community. Being soulless means we are a community without character or individuality. Our individuality is what makes the Wood River Valley a colorful and wonderful place to live.

Please don't be a NIMBY. When you support Bluebird Village, you are supporting those individuals who grease the wheels and make our community more interesting and lively.

Thanks, Sheila Liermann 117 Meadowbrook Road ‐ East Fork

SHEILA LIERMANN Associate Broker | Sun Valley Real Estate LLC

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From: Participate Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2021 8:48 AM To: Maureen Puddicombe Subject: FW: for public record on Bluebird

From: Peter Chaffey Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2021 10:09 AM To: Participate Subject: for public record on Bluebird

Hello I hope you give this application the attention it deserves. If this project becomes a reality the downtown core will be changed forever.

Affordable housing is very needed in our valley, but is not suited to the downtown core. This is another case of another needed project in the wrong place, very similar to camp rainbow out east fork... and after they were denied, they ended up at a way better location, suited to their operation.

This will happen with the Bluebird project, which ultimately is better suited to a south valley location. We have a great bus service that is under utilized most of the time, the parking spaces this project will take up will be out of control. You know that most of the units will have 2 vehicles that will need to park, and those will end up on city streets, where we already have a limited supply.

Please have the foresight when looking at this project to realize the impact this will have on downtown Ketchum, it won't be good.

Thank you for listening Peter Chaffey 109 Victor Dr, Hailey

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From: Participate Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 8:47 AM To: Maureen Puddicombe Cc: Suzanne Frick Subject: FW: Bluebird Village community housing

Public comment.

From: Nancie Tatum Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2021 2:33 PM To: Participate Cc: [email protected] Subject: Bluebird Village community housing

To the members of the Ketchum Planning and Zoning Commission:

We respectfully submit our concerns regarding the proposed Bluebird Village.

We believe that building ordinances providing for Ketchum community housing are in many ways inappropriate for this structure. Such ordinances allow for these structural variances, yet serious accommodations need to be extended to the neighboring structures, be they residences or businesses.

Our concerns/issues include the following:

 A zero lot line for neighboring structures – a setback of at least 10‐25 feet should be included to allow passage alongside the proposed building and the established neighboring structure for safety and maintenance purposes.

 A 4 story, 52 foot tall structure with special permission to go higher if granted by the City Council – the mass this structure creates presents a daunting presence from all angles/streets – and begins to take on a ‘tenement style” – which is NOT in character for Ketchum‐style architecture.

 Designated parking does not accommodate the proposed density for a building of any size. Overflow to the surrounding neighborhood is not an appropriate parking solution.. The community housing developments on Washington Street provide a vision into what parking overflow looks like when not considered appropriately. There are many reasons to conduct a comprehensive parking study that includes the input of the neighbors and surrounding businesses

 Zero(0) parking is provided for business owners and employees who purchase the retail space – this is not an appropriate business model to attract a real estate purchase of the street‐level space.

1  Mountain views and strong light exposures are critical components of our mountain community and culture. This building will eliminate this key feature of our landscape from the residents and businesses surrounding this site.

 Unfortunately, the proposed structure looks massive, choppy and unprofessional compared to other new structures in Ketchum. While attempting to incorporate modern building materials, it does not project a warm, welcoming essence that our town possesses. Community input was supposedly solicited but not heard in this regard.

Our recommendations include:

 A 30 unit, 3 story building constructed with tiered levels that incorporates more natural materials will be more in line with the neighboring buildings and architectural style precedents in the community.

 We understand to qualify for tax credits, community gathering space is required in the architectural design. Could a courtyard accommodate this requirement? See the example incorporated in the Scala building on the corner of Sun Valley and Leadville.

 Is a gym necessary? The YMCA along with multiple gyms in our very “fit” community are located close to the proposed location. This saves cost and maintenance expense.

 Parking design needs to accommodate and scale to the number of units and potential number of residents, For example, a 1 BR unit could have 2 adult residents with 2 cars...etc.

 Unit interiors beg more thorough evaluation – it appears they have unique configurations that require creative living accommodations. But the plans are difficult to read.

 Underground parking, utilities, and storage should still be investigated as possible solutions. Long term, these could prove to be advantageous and cost effective. th  The new building at 4 and Walnut is an excellent model of the type of structure appropriate to the Ketchum Community Core. It is a 2 story structure with natural materials and modern, mountain‐style lines that project a warm essence. A structure designed similarly to the building at the corner of 4th and East street could also provide some consistency in style

We live in the 300 Block of North Leadville‐ from which we view the proposed 56 unit development site. Adding a massive, 4 story plus housing structure, that is one city block long, in our neighborhood will negatively impact not only the residents of said housing, but also on our property.

We are happy to discuss any of these concerns at your availability. We are also very interested in participating in any community discussions that could bring a positive solution to this project. With kind regards, Nancie Tatum and Thomas Hennig 320 Leadville [email protected]

‐‐ Nancie Tatum 208‐726‐6465 [email protected] 2 Maureen Puddicombe

From: Participate Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 8:51 AM To: Maureen Puddicombe Cc: Suzanne Frick Subject: FW: Bluebird Village

Public comment.

From: SUSAN PASSOVOY Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2021 4:39 PM To: Participate Subject: Bluebird Village

To the members of the Ketchum Planning and Zoning Commission:

Regarding: Pre application for design review of the proposed Bluebird Village

Date: May 4, 2021

First, I want to state that I think that –for many sound reasons‐‐ the proposed location makes a great deal of sense for community housing. Although that issue is not before the P&Z, the project location presents several design and zoning issues that might not be applicable to the proposed project were it located in a less central location.

The zoning ordinance provides several exceptions and privileges for community housing. However, in order to make the project compatible with and embraced by the local residents and business owners, and their fellow residents throughout the city, the development should revisit the following elements:

1. Height and massing: even though a 52’ height is allowed (the project proposes 50’9”), it is not compatible with the neighboring properties or the architectural context predominant in the Ketchum. In addition, the drawings provided show a dark, massive “hulk” dropped in to the middle of more light, and airy structures.

2. Using a zero lot line on the south side, impacting both the safety and comfort of the neighboring properties.

3. The amount of types of parking seems to be a hot‐button issue for many. Even if the number provided for tenants is demonstrably sufficient, the parking should include charging stations for electric vehicles, and sufficient parking for business owners and employees.

4. It would be helpful to everyone if the developer would provide a 3‐D physical model of the project and its context so that we can better understand the design and its impact. It is very difficult to assess the project from the plans provided to date.

1 I think we need to face the reality that component changes will jeopardize the IHFA financing assist3ance. However, unless the design and components can be made acceptable to and embraced by the residents of Ketchum, that financing may well be lost in any event because of delays.

Because I am a fierce advocate for workforce/community housing, I urge the Commission to encourage the developer to make substantial changes to the design of the project. His is an important site and an important project needed to address a critical need in our community.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Passovoy

Ketchum resident and Chair of the Blaine County Housing Authority 2006‐2010

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From: Participate Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 9:17 AM To: Maureen Puddicombe; Suzanne Frick Subject: FW: BlueBird

Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged

Public comment.

From: Neil Bradshaw Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 8:50 AM To: Rebecca Neeley Cc: Participate Subject: Re: BlueBird

Thanks Rebecca, I will put your comments into the public record for council and P&Z consideration. As always, thanks for your participation. Cheers Neil

On May 5, 2021, at 8:35 AM, Rebecca Neeley wrote:

Neil,

I want to formally write to express my opinion that Bluebird is not wanted in this location. I am in favor of low income housing, but NOT in the center of town on land with such a high price tag.

Let’s look back to Ketch 1 and Ketch 2. Do you remember our conversation about parking. During the winter our block was full! There is no debating this. Once the mountain closed and town cleared our, as normal. The parking numbers went way down in front of Ketch 1 & 2. The majority of tenets are NOT working in our community. They left when the Mountain closed. The parking in this area will only increase with the new city hall location. No parking for that either.

1 Now its incredibly interesting that Ketch 1 & 2 has now sold and for an amazing price!! Imagine what the current city hall is worth in the middle of town! Ketch 1 & 2 can now become condos, VRBO Hotels anything. Interiors can be changed without anyone knowing. No parking required. The developer made a fortune! You allowed him to build and not park, a very large saving for that developer and a big profit! Shame on you!

NO ON BLUEBIRD. Possibly remind the city council that they were voted to be our representatives! They need to be our voice. Its their job to be the voice of the people. As Amanda seems to believe we voted for her to make the tough choice, not true she is elected to be our voice. Again its her job and all those on the city council. They need to listen and vote appropriately. Their opinion is irrelevant.

Rebecca Neeley [email protected] 208‐720‐6912

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From: Participate Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 9:13 AM To: Maureen Puddicombe; Suzanne Frick Subject: FW: For Public Record on Bluebird

Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged

Public comment.

From: Geoff Isles Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2021 5:57 PM To: Participate Subject: For Public Record on Bluebird

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing in opposition to the Bluebird Housing Project. I do so not because I oppose workforce housing in general, but for the following reasons:

* From the start, the project has been a minority project, pushed by the Mayor and ignoring every single comments about how poorly thought out the project is.

* The project ignores all zoning for the City of Ketchum, and while the recent project on "Hotdog Hill" was considered "to big", Bluebird is larger and unlike "hotdog Hill" it ignores all regulations to prevent structure like it.

* The parking situation is a fiasco!!! And while the City passed regulations 2 years ago in anticipation of Bluebird, it did so once again without support of the majority of the city residents.

* The whole bidding process was a joke, to benefit one person, the friend of the Mayor who got the bid... as the only bidder. That fact alone should shut this project down.

* The false evaluation the City uses for the property. Everyone knows the property's value is at least double what the City is using, and while they legally might no have to adjust the value, it is a lie, pure and simple. They city is falsely using the lower number to help them with their argument. That is dishonest!!!

* Finally, it is the wrong place for this project. The City does not have the support of one commercial business in the downtown area!!! Not one. The Mayor has already showed his lack of support for these vital businesses when he shut down 4th St last Summer, but this is a complete slap in the face to them. Do Not Bite The Hand That Feeds You!!!

Sincerely

Geoff Isles

Geoff Isles 235 Spur Lane Larkspur 103 Ketchum, ID 83340 1 [email protected] 917-626-1134

2 From: Suzanne Frick To: Maureen Puddicombe Subject: Fwd: Support for the Bluebird Design, Parking and Location Date: Thursday, May 06, 2021 8:27:08 AM

Public comment

Begin forwarded message:

From: Sarah Michael Date: May 6, 2021 at 7:41:21 AM MDT To: Suzanne Frick , Neil Bradshaw Subject: Support for the Bluebird Design, Parking and Location

Dear Members of the Ketchum P&Z Commission,

I am writing in support of the Bluebird project. For almost 25 years, I have shopped at Atkinson's almost daily so I know the area well.

Design: I am comfortable with its design, location, and parking. The renderings on the Blue Bird website show a building with different colors with different elevations. It appears to me to be attractive and tasteful.

Parking: In a common sense and understanding manner, the Ketchum Bluebird Parking Study calculates that there will be no impact on parking near Atkinson's and, in fact, the number of spaces should improve because city employees who utilize 23 on- street parking spaces will be parking elsewhere. There will also be a reduction in parking demand because people will no longer commute for jobs in Ketchum and most workers will have their cars in the 49 parking spaces located there. The analysis was based upon national criteria.

Location: Housing in the downtown core, near shopping, coffee shops, restaurants, the Community Library, and other amenities will reduce traffic congestion and will make the city more walkable. Decades have been spent discussing the idea about a "walkable downtown". This plan for affordable housing in the core will achieve this goal.

I believe that this project will be a benefit to the City and will provide much needed community housing. I serve as a North Blaine County Fire Commissioner. Our Ketchum, Sun Valley and rural North Blaine County fire departments rely on paid on-call volunteers to help fight fires. These are folks who have other jobs but have taken the time to be trained to protect the community. The proposed Bluebird affordable rental project will add to the available rental units we so desperately require. Opponents are concerned about parking and the design. My highest priority as a North County Rural Fire Commissioner is having enough firefighters living nearby who can respond quickly and save lives and property.

In addition to considering the design elements and other issues, please think about public safety and support the Bluebird project.

Sincerely,

Sarah Michael Hulen Meadows

. From: Participate To: Maureen Puddicombe; Suzanne Frick Subject: FW: Form submission from: Contact Us Date: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 1:45:20 PM

Public comment.

From: City of Ketchum Idaho Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 12:53 PM To: Participate Subject: Form submission from: Contact Us

Submitted on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - 12:52pm

Submitted by anonymous user: 70.171.143.250

Submitted values are:

First Name Paula Last Name Perry Email [email protected] Question/Comment Just a comment re: the Bluebird Project. I'm very much in support of this project. Something like this is long overdue, and the need for affordable housing is an absolute necessity for our business to stay in business. It is almost impossible to hire employees unless they are an established resident. This problem will not go away on it's own, so let's take a step to solve it. Thank you.

The results of this submission may be viewed at: https://www.ketchumidaho.org/node/7/submission/7461 From: Participate To: Maureen Puddicombe; Suzanne Frick Subject: FW: Support for Bluebird Date: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 1:44:53 PM

Public comment.

From: Neil Bradshaw Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 12:51 PM To: Paul Holle Cc: AllCouncil ; Participate Subject: Re: Support for Bluebird

Thanks for your comment Paul It will be put in the public record for council deliberation Cheers Neil

On May 5, 2021, at 1:53 PM, Paul Holle wrote:

Please list me in support of bluebird for the meeting. I have cut 40% of hours in one location, plan on cutting more hours this summer, and am delaying a production expansion due to a lack of staff. This is not a wage problem, this is a lack of actual spaces problem. I can't make the meeting because I have to work due to a lack of staff.

Thanks, Paul

Paul Holle | Head Brewer & CEO Sawtooth Brewery Brewery and Shipping- 110 N. River St., Hailey, ID 83333 Public House- 631 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum, ID 83340 208.720.8437 [email protected] www.sawtoothbrewery.com From: Participate To: Maureen Puddicombe; Suzanne Frick Subject: FW: Bluebird project Date: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 1:43:06 PM

Public comment.

From: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 11:26 AM To: Participate Subject: Bluebird project

I don't know what others have said or written but I think this impending Bluebird project is the dumbest thing coming down the pike that I have ever seen. I am in complete agreement with J. L Martin. This project should never have gotten off the ground. Land in the heart of Ketchum is scarce and should be put to better use.

Regards,

Bing Olbum

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