HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter #05 Geri Kiesler
Shestak, Joe
From:Geri Kiesler <ginger.encore.8479@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 11:13 AM
To:Shestak, Joe
Cc:NBRW Krista Perman; Suzanne (& John) Thomas; susan.benneyworth@gmail.com
Subject:Neighbor’s Opposition to Liquor Store
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Completed
To whom it may concern
I am a homeowner in the Townes at Weston Pointe. I recently discovered there is a proposed plan to build a LIQUOR
STORE at 4350 Weston Pointe Drive, next to the entrance to
our neighborhood, as well as just a block or so from an entrance to the adjoining neighborhood, The Villages at Weston
Place.
The addition of a liquor store at this location would dramatically alter the neighborhood, in both perceived and real life
terms. Just knowing there is a liquor store so close to homes will immediately discourage potential home buyers to the
properties. Who wants to live a block away, or down the street from a liquor store?? Nobody I know. It is certainly going
to negatively impact property values.
As for real life potential dangers, there are lots of children and young families that live in the neighborhood. Please
consider the following having exposure to the liquor store & its customers:
1. Some customers for certain (but not all) will be inebriated and therefore unsafe, and is truly an UNNECESSARY risk to
children (it’s not like this is a MedCheck or other business that serves the community).
2. Important is consideration of the potential crime that such people can bring to an otherwise quiet neighborhood.
3. Also, given there is a child care business nearby, that only increases the likelihood of the stores customer interactions
with children, thereby increasing risk. Isn’t there a law or regulation about how close such businesses can be to a
childcare center?
4. Most importantly and disturbing is the fact that about one block into the neighborhood from the proposed liquor
store location, is a community SCHOOL BUS STOP for children in the neighborhood. How in the world can it be
considered safe for children to be waiting for, then getting off a school bus, many by themselves, in view of a liquor
store and the people that may frequent or loiter around there?!
I am in Arizona today so I am unable to attend this meeting live, like I have in the past for similar such issues. Please
include my reasons (above ) when considering such a business on the border of our neighborhood.
Regards,
Geri Kiesler
3941 Weston Pointe Dr
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