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Kevin Charles

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 Thanks so much for putting this update out there. You passion and commitment to preserving our community’s natural resources should be commended and, hopefully, respected.   I suspect that grassroots efforts such as this is just how the Southwest Nature Preserve became reality several years back.   Please know that this Arlington resident appreciates your voice and your efforts!  I second your request to postpone the public hearing on this matter until other options can be explored that result in a Win‐Win for all.  Best, Randy Hendricks 817/614‐0475  

On Jun 20, 2020, at 8:39 PM, Grace Darling <darlingg@sbcglobal.net> wrote:  Dear Mayor Williams, Council Members, and Friends: I urge you to postpone the public hearing on this rezoning case until other options can be explored. - see below text and attached photos from Dec 2019. Thank you, Grace ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Grace Darling <darlingg@sbcglobal.net> Subject: Re: URGENT - ACTION REQUIRED 1001 W Mayfield PD 19-12 I appreciate your efforts to try to find a compromise, xxxxxx; we also sought a solution that would preserve the trees and the developer's right to develop his property. Unfortunately, these are the obstacles we see to that compromise: - there are multiple very large oaks, pecans, and elms randomly growing throughout the lot, the majority in the footprint of the proposed homes; - there is a cluster of 4 large, mature post oaks on the east side, about the level of the water tower, that were not inventoried as far as I can see and that would certainly be impacted by the development;

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- the most frequent trees on the property, accounting for much of the woody biomass (sequesteringcarbon, preventing soil erosion) and canopy (filtering the air, slowing rainfall, moderating flow, etc.), arehackberries, which are on the "prohibited tree list" and were not counted at all on the caliper-inchesinventory;- any fence within the trees on the west side, even an ornamental one, would necessitate heavyequipment access and result in obstacle clearing and soil compaction that would kill the trees;- the hydrology work alone - massive excavation, grading, and engineering to install culverts andconcrete-lined surface channels - spells certain, total destruction of the entire tree corridor on the westside.

We are sympathetic to the owner's need to realize a return on his investment, but there's a reason that property has escaped development all these years: It is a vital part of the Johnson Creek watershed; those trees benefit all of Arlington, not just the immediate neighborhoods; and it would cost a fortune to try to duplicate the hydrologic and ecologic services of the existing healthy, functioning, natural ecosystem, with uncertain results.

We believe the best outcome would be a private sale of the property, as is, to the city to set aside as future green space.* It's been done before for other ecologically sensitive tracts, like the Southwest Nature Preserve and Crystal Canyon, and also for Marrow Bone Springs Park, though for historical, not environmental reasons. To buy it, the city could seek grants not just from ATF but from some national tree preservation foundations; it could also mount a campaign to solicit donations from various nonprofits to help defray the purchase price, as Fort Worth did recently with Broadcast Hill.

The owner could take the tax loss AND a donation deduction if he were to offer it to CoA at a reduced price, but even if he didn't, everyone would come out looking good instead of being seen as the tree and creek killers they may be painted as.

Everyone who has seen it is convinced that the Mayfield site is ecologically important and should be preserved. This plan of action is worth a try; all that is needed is time to flesh out details and a willingness to negotiate toward an agreeable solution. We believe our city council is up to the task.

Grace

*I tried to interest a couple of land trusts into making an offer, but their minimum size was 25acres. However, the city could leverage other resources not available to me as an individual representinga tiny nonprofit.

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From: Randoll D HendricksTo: Sarah Stubblefield; Kevin Charles; Jennifer PruittCc: Andrew Piel; Gincy Thoppil; Jim Parajon; Trey Yelverton; Mindy CarmichaelSubject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL]Zoning Case PD 19-12 / 1001 W. Mayfield Road (between Matlock & Cooper)Date: Sunday, August 11, 2019 10:16:33 AM

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Team-I just saw this recent requested re-zoning case notification on NextDoor. Thanks for the notification. Also, I got themap in the mail yesterday as the neighborhood representative for Westador Addition.

I cannot find any details or the staff report online for this proposed zoning change request at the current time. But, Imay be looking in the wrong place.

First of all, I welcome all responsible development in my neighborhood. I know that new infill development iscritical to overall revitalization and renewal of mature areas such as this area if done with proper planning and input.To opine on whether or not I can support the proposed zoning change, I need a copy of the Staff Report withappropriate attachments, third party reports and sufficient time to study it.

Successful infill development is not as easy as typical fringe development and includes consideration of thefollowing higher level matters:1.) Neighborhood “Buy-In” and input - as the neighborhood representative for Westador, I have not been formallycontacted or otherwise engaged by the property owners or representatives requesting the proposed zoning change.Industry publications always advise that Neighborhood input is critical to a successful zoning change request for anyinfill development.2.) How does this fit within the overall approved City Plan for this area?3.) What are the current neighborhood issues and concerns relative to traffic, stormwater drainage/management andpublic safety? My primary concern at this stage is that S. Cooper Street is already 25-35% over designed capacitydepending on which published traffic counts are used. The other streets and thoroughfares in the vicinity (Matlock &W. Mayfield) are at or near design capacity per industry standards. If I understand correctly there is no room toexpand capacity on these roads. So, this leads one to ask how will traffic by managed in the future and what is theimpact of the proposed new development contemplated by the requested zoning change. A formal traffic study andtraffic mitigation plan are clearly needed up front as part of the zoning change approval request. We already haveissues getting out of our Westador neighborhood onto S. Cooper Street at the S. Cooper/Medlin/W. Mayfield Roadconvergence at most times of the day. So, any new development will only add to the already existing capacity andexisting traffic issues. What is Plan to mitigate current issues and impact of development proposed by the zoningchange request. We have already been working with Public Works on ways to ease the current congestion at thisconvergence.4.) What is impact of increased enrollment on local school - Foster Elementary. Since this is a zoning change toresidential, current capital needs were not planned for new residential zoned areas in this attendance zone I wouldimagine.5.) Has storm drainage study been completed for this area of the Johnson Creek Watershed. This property lies verynear Johnson Creek as it crosses under W. Mayfield Road.

These are are just a few of the obvious neighborhood concerns and issues without reviewing the Staff Report andother documentation. There is not much time between now and the currently scheduled hearings on 8/21 for P&Zand 9/10 for Council, so I need more details as soon as possible. I may have other questions after a more thoroughreview.

Thanks for all you guys do to help us all make Arlington a much better place to live, work and play.

I am eagerly awaiting additional details.

Randy Hendricks817/614-0475

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Kevin Charles

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From: J H Stewart <joanne‐stewart@tx.rr.com>  Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2020 11:49 PM To: Andrew Piel <Andrew.Piel@arlingtontx.gov>; Barbara Odom‐Wesley <Barbara.Odom‐Wesley@arlingtontx.gov>; Trey Yelverton <Trey.Yelverton@arlingtontx.gov>; Helen Moise <Helen.Moise@arlingtontx.gov>; Ignacio Nunez <Ignacio.Nunez@arlingtontx.gov>; Marvin Sutton <Marvin.Sutton@arlingtontx.gov>; Jeff Williams <Jeff.Williams@arlingtontx.gov>; Robert Shepard <Robert.Shepard@arlingtontx.gov>; Sheri Capehart <Sheri.Capehart@arlingtontx.gov>; Victoria Farrar‐Myers <Victoria.Farrar‐Myers@arlingtontx.gov> Subject: 1001 W Mayfield PD 19‐12 

Dear City Council,   I totally agree with Randy Hendricks and Grace Darling regarding this zoning case 1001 W Mayfield PD 19-12. Arlington has lost too many Post Oaks from our Cross Timbers - let’s preserve what is left and develop our city wisely. Thanks, Joanne Stewart, 2004 Elmridge, Arlington, Tx., 76012 817 319 2513

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Subject: Re: 1001 W Mayfield PD 19-12

Grace-

Thanks so much for putting this update out there. You passion and commitment to preserving our community’s natural resources should be commended and, hopefully, respected.

I suspect that grassroots efforts such as this is just how the Southwest Nature Preserve became reality several years back.

Please know that this Arlington resident appreciates your voice and your efforts!

I second your request to postpone the public hearing on this matter until other options can be explored that result in a Win-Win for all.

Best, Randy Hendricks 817/614-0475

On Jun 20, 2020, at 8:39 PM, Grace Darling <darlingg@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

Dear Mayor Williams, Council Members, and Friends:

I urge you to postpone the public hearing on this rezoning case until other options can be explored. - see below text and attached photos from Dec 2019. Thank you,

Grace

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I appreciate your efforts to try to find a compromise, xxxxxx; we also sought a solution that would preserve the trees and the developer's right to develop his property. Unfortunately, these are the obstacles we see to that compromise:

- there are multiple very large oaks, pecans, and elms randomly growing throughout thelot, the majority in the footprint of the proposed homes;- there is a cluster of 4 large, mature post oaks on the east side, about the level of thewater tower, that were not inventoried as far as I can see and that would certainly beimpacted by the development;- the most frequent trees on the property, accounting for much of the woody biomass(sequestering carbon, preventing soil erosion) and canopy (filtering the air, slowingrainfall, moderating flow, etc.), are hackberries, which are on the "prohibited tree list" andwere not counted at all on the caliper-inches inventory;- any fence within the trees on the west side, even an ornamental one, would necessitateheavy equipment access and result in obstacle clearing and soil compaction that would killthe trees;- the hydrology work alone - massive excavation, grading, and engineering to installculverts and concrete-lined surface channels - spells certain, total destruction of the entiretree corridor on the west side.

We are sympathetic to the owner's need to realize a return on his investment, but there's a reason that property has escaped development all these years: It is a vital part of the Johnson Creek watershed; those trees benefit all of Arlington, not just the immediate neighborhoods; and it would cost a fortune to try to duplicate the hydrologic and ecologic services of the existing healthy, functioning, natural ecosystem, with uncertain results.

We believe the best outcome would be a private sale of the property, as is, to the city to set aside as future green space.* It's been done before for other ecologically sensitive tracts, like the Southwest Nature Preserve and Crystal Canyon, and also for Marrow Bone Springs Park, though for historical, not environmental reasons. To buy it, the city could seek grants not just from ATF but from some national tree preservation foundations; it

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could also mount a campaign to solicit donations from various nonprofits to help defray the purchase price, as Fort Worth did recently with Broadcast Hill.

The owner could take the tax loss AND a donation deduction if he were to offer it to CoA at a reduced price, but even if he didn't, everyone would come out looking good instead of being seen as the tree and creek killers they may be painted as.

Everyone who has seen it is convinced that the Mayfield site is ecologically important and should be preserved. This plan of action is worth a try; all that is needed is time to flesh out details and a willingness to negotiate toward an agreeable solution. We believe our city council is up to the task.

Grace

*I tried to interest a couple of land trusts into making an offer, but their minimum sizewas 25 acres. However, the city could leverage other resources not available to me as anindividual representing a tiny nonprofit.

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June 22, 2020

Jeff Williams, Arlington Mayor

City Council Members, All Districts

City of Arlington

101 W. Abram St.

Arlington, TX 76010

Re: Vote NO on PD19-12

Proposed Development @ 1001 W. Mayfield

Dear Mayor Williams and City Council Members:

On June 23rd, you will decide on PD19-12, which requests rezoning for the property at 1001 W. Mayfield

in advance of the proposed 64-townhouse development project. I am asking you to vote NO on this

proposal because it does not align with the City’s policies, strategies, and goals.

My concerns are that the proposed development project:

• Disregards Arlington’s many environmental preservation policies

• Disregards Arlington’s Economic Development Strategy

• Further degrades Quality of Life for current residents

Environmental Preservation A number of resources highlight Arlington’s long-term focus on preserving the natural environment.

Specific stated goals include preserving the urban forest, maintaining natural habitats, preventing polluted

stormwater runoff, and addressing Johnson Creek flooding problems:

“The City of Arlington is committed to protecting and improving the health and quality of its natural

environment. The City endeavors to provide the highest level of environmental protection for the

community.” –City of Arlington Environmental Commitment Statement

“The [UDC] regulations encourage the preservation of the existing natural environment to aid in

the stabilization of the environment’s ecological balance whenever possible…. A critical

component of these regulations is the preservation of trees in Arlington that serve to clean the air,

provide shade, reduce the amount of soil runoff due to erosion, and beautify the environment.”

–Unified Development Code, Section 5.2.1, Page 5-5

“The City of Arlington is committed to protecting and enhancing the urban forest. We strive to

improve the environmental benefits from our urban trees through preservation, tree planting, and

educational programs.” City of Arlington Commitment to Tree Preservation

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“Our goal is to maintain the natural hydrologic cycle, prevent increased risk of flooding, prevent

undesirable stream erosion, and protect water quality.” City of Arlington Stormwater Management

Goals

“This stormwater runoff [from impervious surfaces] picks up pollutants like pesticides, herbicides,

fertilizers, vehicle fluids, pool chemicals, sediments, yard waste, and pet waste from our

residential areas and carries it [sic] to the nearest storm drain which flows to our creeks, streams,

and lakes.” –City of Arlington Stormwater Pollution Prevention

“Polluted stormwater runoff can ‘affect health, harm wildlife, cause or worsen flooding, cost

taxpayers money, and cause sewer overflows.’” –Excerpted, City of Arlington Stormwater

Education

“[The Johnson Creek] study is also nearing completion and submittal to FEMA is anticipated by

the end of the year. Project identification is in progress. Currently 19 projects have been

identified. These projects are currently being verified and ranked.” –City of Arlington Watershed

Study Programs, referring to the many existing watershed issues caused by previous

development

“The [Bee City USA] initiative will promote habitat conservation and restoration on both public and

private land. By increasing pollinator habitats, we also get many other benefits….. Arlington

commits to create and enhance pollinator habitats and incorporate pollinator-conscious practices

into city policies and plans….” –Excerpted, City of Arlington Bee City USA

“Johnson Creek had been studied by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Arlington

since the early 1980s due to a history of severe flooding. In 1990, the Corps proposed to

channelize and concrete-line substantial stretches of Johnson Creek, but the City opted for a

more holistic alternative with community-supported recreational, habitat, and economic

opportunities.” –Applied Ecological Services, referring to Arlington’s 30+ year history of

environmental commitment

Can you help me understand why the City is nearing approval to bulldoze this irreplaceable natural

amenity—including 800 trees—given Arlington’s clear commitment to preserving its urban forest and

other natural assets? I am similarly unclear as to why Arlington would want to build 64 townhomes in its

place that will only add to the area’s congestion, traffic, and pollution.

Strategic Economic Development Additionally, the proposed development project does not align with Arlington’s Economic Development

Strategy, which states:

Arlington “supports high-impact housing projects that will be market makers…that renovate or

redevelop aging multifamily and low-density housing…” and supports projects that “help

transform Arlington’s Quality of Place.” Excerpts, Arlington Economic Development Strategic Plan

Can you help me understand how the proposed townhomes align with these economic development

strategies? The project clearly doesn’t redevelop aging housing. It also doesn’t seem to be a high-impact

market maker or contribute to Arlington’s Quality of Place. I am at a loss as to the purpose for this project

as it relates to the larger development plan. Arlington cannot meet its economic development goals if we

continue to react to what is asked of us, rather than driving what we want for our city.

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Quality of Life for Existing Residents I understand Arlington’s overarching development goals, which focus on business and Quality of Place

development in particular. However, these goals and actions cannot be at the expense of Quality of Life

for current residents. Preserving green spaces and habitats, minimizing traffic density, providing buffers

between busy retail/warehouse/office zones and residential zones, and making urban residential areas

livable (not just functional or profitable) are important to me and many other residents in central Arlington.

It’s frustrating to see significant Quality of Life issues in east and central Arlington go unnoticed and

unfunded for years—such as a simple sidewalk on a stretch of Park Row that the City opposed for a

decade, forcing wheelchair-bound residents and pedestrians in the street. Or to drive by the same

disheveled properties and boarded up businesses year after year. Or to watch drug deals happening on

the corner while waiting at a stop light. Or to not be able to walk my dogs after dark because it simply isn’t

safe. Or to not have a modern grocery store or A-list retailers within several miles of my home.

Or any number of issues that affect my quality of life as an east/central Arlington resident. Perhaps these

aren’t your realities, but they are indeed realities for residents in this area.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I ask you to vote NO on PD19-12. The proposed development project at 1001 W.

Mayfield simply does not align with Arlington’s clear environmental policies, development plan, or

residents’ quality of life expectations. Any developer/architect can design a 64-unit townhouse project that

starts with a blank slate. In light of the City’s clear goals and policies, why have you not challenged the

developer to maximize the parcel’s unique natural assets as the basis for building design? I understand

that the property will likely eventually be built on, rather than preserved as greenspace. Removing 800

trees to do so, though, and otherwise ignoring the City’s own policies and goals is unacceptable. The City

can and must do better than to accept the current proposal.

Thank you for your time and consideration of my concerns and input.

Sincerely,

Deborah S. Ray Deborah S. Ray

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Kevin Charles

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‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: John Dycus <john@xdycus.com>  Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2020 12:59 PM To: Barbara Odom‐Wesley <Barbara.Odom‐Wesley@arlingtontx.gov>; Helen Moise <Helen.Moise@arlingtontx.gov>; Sheri Capehart <Sheri.Capehart@arlingtontx.gov>; Marvin Sutton <Marvin.Sutton@arlingtontx.gov>; Andrew Piel <Andrew.Piel@arlingtontx.gov>; Ignacio Nunez <Ignacio.Nunez@arlingtontx.gov>; Victoria Farrar‐Myers <Victoria.Farrar‐Myers@arlingtontx.gov>; Robert Shepard <Robert.Shepard@arlingtontx.gov>; Jeff Williams <Jeff.Williams@arlingtontx.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] zoning change 

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The Mayfield Place project on the east side is fiscally short‐sighted and environmentally destructive. It will cost us in many ways. 

Put the welfare of your city and future generations over that of a Dallas developer. 

Please vote no on PD19‐12. 

John Dycus 3607 Shady Park Drive Arlington 76013 817‐277‐2138 

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Kevin Charles

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From: Ann Knudsen <native_gardener@yahoo.com>  Sent: Monday, June 22, 2020 2:08 PM To: Jeff Williams <Jeff.Williams@arlingtontx.gov>; Helen Moise <Helen.Moise@arlingtontx.gov>; Victoria Farrar‐Myers <Victoria.Farrar‐Myers@arlingtontx.gov>; Sheri Capehart <Sheri.Capehart@arlingtontx.gov>; Andrew Piel <Andrew.Piel@arlingtontx.gov>; Marvin Sutton <Marvin.Sutton@arlingtontx.gov>; Ignacio Nunez <Ignacio.Nunez@arlingtontx.gov>; Robert Shepard <Robert.Shepard@arlingtontx.gov>; Barbara Odom‐Wesley <Barbara.Odom‐Wesley@arlingtontx.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Rezoning case PD 19‐12 (1001 W Mayfield) 

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Dear Mayor Williams and Council Members:

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As a lifelong citizen of Arlington who has seen extraordinary changes to this city, I urge you to postpone the public hearing on rezoning case PD 19-12 (1001 W Mayfield) until other options can be explored.

We have lost so much of our historical natural areas that can never be replaced. This tract of land is part of both of those aspects and serves a very real purpose hydrologically and to the quality of our air, as well, particularly in a central location of heavy traffic.

I am extremely concerned that the proposed development – which directly contradicts best practices – would obliterate the natural stream and pond and replace them with concrete-lined channels and a detention basin. More than 800 trees of all sizes and types, some hundreds of years old and very large, would be killed during construction and the area's drainage altered forever.

Regards,

Ann Knudsen

808 Briarwood Blvd.

682-554-4443

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Kevin Charles

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From: Marian Hiler <mernhome@sbcglobal.net>  Sent: Monday, June 22, 2020 12:51 PM To: Jeff Williams <Jeff.Williams@arlingtontx.gov>; Helen Moise <Helen.Moise@arlingtontx.gov>; Sheri Capehart <Sheri.Capehart@arlingtontx.gov>; Marvin Sutton <Marvin.Sutton@arlingtontx.gov>; Andrew Piel <Andrew.Piel@arlingtontx.gov>; Ignacio Nunez <Ignacio.Nunez@arlingtontx.gov>; Robert Shepard <Robert.Shepard@arlingtontx.gov>; Victoria Farrar‐Myers <Victoria.Farrar‐Myers@arlingtontx.gov>; Barbara Odom‐Wesley <Barbara.Odom‐

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Wesley@arlingtontx.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Re: 1001 W Mayfield PD 19‐12 

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Dear Mayor Williams and Council Members:

I urge you to postpone the public hearing on rezoning case PD 19-12 (1001 W Mayfield) until other options can be explored.

I am extremely concerned that the proposed development – which directly contradicts best practices – would obliterate the natural stream and pond and replace them with concrete-lined channels and a detention basin. More than 800 trees of all sizes and types, some hundreds of years old and very large, would be killed during construction and the area's drainage altered forever.

Regards,

Marian Hiler

1015 Glenwick Ln

Arlington TX 76012

817-657-7237

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Kevin Charles

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I oppose the Mayfield Place townhome development on the basis of tree loss and destruction of natural drainage.

Flooding and poor drainage in general (my street is a great example) is a problem throughout Arlington, and from the pictures of this development site, which I have seen, I think it appears to be a poor site in which to build. And I have heard that 800 trees are to be cut down for this project! Trees

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serve as our greatest source of oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide (I know you all know this), cool the air, and thus us. Tree roots help to mitigate erosion.

I oppose Agenda Item 11.3.Zoning Case PD19-12 (Mayfield Place) 1001 West Mayfield Road.

Thank you.

Wayne Halliburton 1304 Cherokee Street, 76012

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Kevin Charles

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Dear Mayor Williams and Council Members:

I urge you to postpone the public hearing on rezoning case PD 19-12 (1001 W Mayfield) until other options can be explored.

I am extremely concerned that the proposed development – which directly contradicts best practices – would obliterate the natural stream and pond and replace them with concrete-lined channels and a detention basin. More than 800 trees of all sizes and types, some hundreds of years old and very large, would be killed during construction and the area's drainage altered forever.

Regards,

Marian Hiler

1015 Glenwick Ln

Arlington TX 76012

817-657-7237

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Kevin Charles

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Dear decision makers,         I am writing today with concern over the proposed destruction of the property at 1001 W. Mayfield Road, an ecologically and historically sensitive area with a seasonal creek, a pond, and a lush riparian corridor running alongside the stream. The proposed development would obliterate the natural stream

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and pond and replace them with concrete-lined channels and a detention basin. More than 800 trees of all sizes and types, some hundreds of years old and very large, would be killed during construction and the area's drainage altered forever.  These are troubling times. We can't stop global warming, we have to find ways to live with the reality we have created, but large storms and rising temperatures will be the new normal. Now more than ever, trees and natural watershed areas are critical parts of infrastructure. And they are ones that don't even cost money- we just need to support them and leave them alone.  I ask you to do the courageous thing- think differently. Encourage the community to think differently. Clear-cutting, destruction of habitat is no longer sustainable. We look around and there is so much open land, but there is even more "concrete jungle" sitting vacant. Encourage new uses of empty buildings- mixed use, vertical, solar panel-shaded parking lots, rooftop gardens.  The trees and stream system on Mayfield are priceless, townhomes can go anywhere. I suspect there are 64 empty stripmall units around town. Let's do something different. It is a brave new world. It is time to entertain new ideas, "business as usual" has brought us to a dangerous place. 

Please DENY PD19-12 outright or at least postpone the hearing until other, less destructive options for the site can be explored. Respectfully, Deborah Danzeiser Arlington, Texas 

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Kevin Charles

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Name  Value Name* Abigail Smith Email* aabigailmoriahh@gmail.com 

Address* 909 E. Timberview Ln. City Arlington 

State / Province / Region TX ZIP / Postal Code 76014 

Country United States Daytime Phone* 2145462688 

Your Questions/Comments* 

Hello, Mayor Williams. My name is Abigail Smith and I am an Arlington resident, a graduate student studying clinical mental health, and I am worried about the Mayfield Place Project (PD19‐12). We are in the midst of an undeniable global climate crisis and the consequence of the proposed development is the removal of over 80 matured trees. This is unconscionable in the midst of the reality of global warming. Our aim should be to preserve and protect every bit of nature that we can. Condos are not a necessity ‐ trees are. To remove these trees would be to reduce their cooling, soil retention, and air pollution control. The monetary value to be gained from the proposed development is inconsequential to the damage it would do to the environment and the well‐being of our citizens. I am urging you to please do whatever is within your power to stop the proposed development. Thank you for your time, Abigail Smith 76014 

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Kevin Charles

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RE: Letter of Opposition - Zoning Case PD19-12, 1001 W. Mayfield Place

Mayor and Council Members,

I hereby respectfully request that you vote to deny approval of the proposed Zoning Case PD-19, 1001 W. Mayfield (Mayfield Place). I am opposed to this project for the following reasons:

The Mayfield project is not a good fit for the proposed location. Preservation of our natural environment at this location - those elements which contribute greatly to our quality of life in Arlington - trees, plants, green space, creeks and wildlife - all are at risk if this project is allowed to go forward. It is unconscionable to think about having those elements damaged and/or destroyed in the name of progress and rush to profit, especially when there are better places and better ways to locate, design and develop, instead of destroying the most desirable natural features of a unique property in the process.

In a perfect world, we would first, redevelop our "brown fields" (those tax-deficient, worn out, run down, abandoned or unsustainable structures, often plagued with impermeable surfaces and drainage issues) by replacing them with carefully planned ecological and environmental developments which would enhance our quality of life and put those properties back on our tax roles.

In turn, we would protect and preserve our scarce and environmentally valuable "green fields" (undeveloped properties) by leaving them in a natural state such as a park or nature reserve wherever possible, instead of damaging or destroying their most desirable qualities by development (Examples SW Nature Preserve and Crystal Canyon).

There are often valid reasons why a property was purposely left undeveloped or overlooked and the Mayfield property seems to be one of those. Because undeveloped infill properties are so scarce, they need careful planning and attention to the environmental and ecological features of each individual property to avoid the negative consequences that have plagued other developments in the past. For the Mayfield property, we will likely have only this one chance in our lifetime to get it right the first time.

High potential for downstream silting and flooding in Johnson Creek from Mayfield to Pioneer Parkway comes with development of this infill property. That corridor has a number of businesses and buildings which adjoin

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or are set near the creek and contribute to runoff and pollution in that area (auto repair shops, Enterprise Car Rental, KOA campgrounds, two (2) gas well drill sites, Graham Station, Mobil gas station, and a drainage channel for runoff from the west side of Cooper to the east side emptying into Johnson Creek, to name a few).

The proposed south Cooper St. revitalization project (currently sidelined by the virus) has the potential to add to erosion and flooding in Johnson Creek when completed. The drainage and storm water runoff from that project will be discharged into Johnson Creek (in same area as Mayfield property discharge), bringing more storm water and silting issues from redevelopment and/or new construction on Cooper.

A better storm water drainage plan is needed before any development. brings more stormwater and runoff. The original Johnson Creek corridor plan had called for several retention and detention ponds along the Johnson Creek eastern branch which flows from Gateway Park through Lakes at Matlock, through Vandergriff Park to Marrow Bone Spring, to capture silt and slow storm water. Vandergriff Park was an ideal location for a detention pond but it was never built although the city designated a wide, permanent floodway through the park where very little water ever flows or even stands and where no development is allowed. But instead of establishing a floodway on the western branch of Johnson Creek (the one flowing from Mayfield to Matlock and often containing water), the city has allowed all kinds of development along that corridor, some which border on that creek branch. During heavy rainfall, that western branch often runs bank-full so any new development upstream - and very heavy rainfall- means more potential for flooding of all those existing buildings and properties.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Barbara Salser 1819 Brookview Dr Arlington TX 76010 817-261-5280

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Mayor and City Council Members:

Arlington Conservation Council urges you to vote no on PD19-12, aproposed townhome development at 1001 W. Mayfield Road. Or as analternative, please consider postponing the vote until the mostenvironmentally destructive aspects of this project have been properly

evaluated.

Our opposition centers on the planned conversion of the seasonal creekrunning along the property's west side into a series of culverts andconcrete-lined surface channels. This destruction of natural drainage wouldrequire the removal of all existing trees and other vegetation on eitherside of the stream bed.

It is galling to plead for the preservation of this small and battered bit ofriparian forest while many acres of mature, irreplaceable post oakwoodland are being destroyed near Pioneer Parkway and Green Oaks. Thatis happening right now, and for many of us that loss is criminal.

The loss on Mayfield Road would be far smaller. However, it would includethe business-as-usual loss of tree services and the real possibility ofincreased floodwater damage. The former appears to be invisible to thosewho make our development decisions, and the latter is something we lookback at later and wonder how it could possibly have happened.

One probably overlooked point: The Mayfield property, even in its currentstate, provides what must be a valuable bit of resting and feeding habitatfor migrating birds as they move through many miles of our mostlyinhospitable metropolitan area. As native bird populations plummet, everygreen space takes on greater value.

Please vote against this project or take some extra time to consider itmore carefully. Just as we see at Pioneer and Green Oaks, the losses willbe permanent. Will the gains really outweigh them?

For Arlington Conservation Council,

John Darling

Board Member

Heart of Arlington Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 2386

Arlington, TX 76004-2386

June 22, 2020

Jeff Williams, Mayor Dr. Ignacio Nunez, District 5 Council Member Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley, District 8 Council Member Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers, District 7 Council Member City of Arlington 101 W Abram St. Arlington, TX 76010

Re: PD19-12 1001 W Mayfield

Dear Mayor Williams and Council Members Nunez, Odom-Wesley and Farrar-Myers,

HANA respectfully requests that you vote NO on the referenced zoning change request at the Tuesday, June 23, 2020 City Council meeting. A vote by HANA Board members resulted in a majority vote to oppose this project as the Board views that the removal of an extraordinary number of trees from the site is incongruous with the City of Arlington’s Environmental Commitment - Wildlife Protection, Tree Preservation, and Stormwater Management - and the “Protect Our Resources” section of the 99 SQ Miles Comprehensive Plan. While the developer intends to plant well over 200 trees on the site, along with many shrubs near buildings and around multiple green spaces, we believe it falls far short of replacing the native canopy that is present on the site today and will take many years for the new trees to offer the benefits that the existing trees provide today.

While the subject site is not within HANA, we have been strong proponents for preservation of tree canopies for many years as evidenced by the HANA Neighborhood Action Plan which was approved in 2013 and codified our views on tree preservation that had been a priority since HANA was re-formed in 2006. I attached a copy of the HANA White Paper on Trees that we use in discussions with developers of property in HANA. Our position paper is composed almost entirely of text related to tree preservation from our NAP.

HANA greatly appreciates the developer’s genuine efforts to address our concerns about stormwater management and drainage with modifications to the development plan; however, HANA feels that other environmental consequences are too high a price to pay. As Arlington residents who have witnessed the steady degradation of our tree cover for 50+ years, we cannot support development that continues to encroach on two of our largest assets, our natural creeks and Cross Timbers forests. Arlington's declared commitment "to protecting and enhancing the quality of the natural environment" should guide all current and future development decisions. We expect our elected officials to follow the spirit of the City's master plan and not try to hide behind an inadequate tree preservation ordinance; citizens of the Dream City deserve no less than that. We ask the Council to vote No on PD19-12.

Sincerely,

Alicia Gray HANA President 410 Baylor Dr Arlington, TX 76010

cc: Kevin Charles, Planner HANA Board Peyco Southwest Realty

Attachment: HANA Trees Position Paper

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**********************************************************************Dear Mayor Williams and all members of the Arlington City Council:

I have been a homeowner in central Arlington south of downtown and UTA since 1980, and our familywholeheartedly opposes 1001 W Mayfield PD 19-12.

I am currently out-of-town and unable to attend tonight’s City Council meeting. Had I known earlier that the City ofArlington was accepting petitions, I would have gladly done so during this pandemic if permitted virtually,petitioning against the project because of the property’s environmental and historical importance.

In 1957 the Lucretia Council Cochran Chapter (Arlington) of the Daughters of the American Revolution placed ahistorical monument on Mayfield, commemorating some of the earliest history of Arlington, the stagecoach inn atwhat was then known as Johnson Station, next to Marrow Bone Spring. This monument was placed on the site infront of the location of the inn, on property being semi-maintained at the time and on/facing Matlock, convenient forviewing. This is adjacent and feet away from the proposed development site. It is my understanding that the FortWorth-Dallas stagecoach path used to cross east-west just north of Mayfield across what is today Cooper Street andintersects the proposed development site. Some longtime residents of Arlington recall the indention in the soil fromthe old trail.

I ask you to vote against agenda item [1001 W Mayfield PD 19-12] during the Arlington City Council meetingtonight, Tuesday, June 23, concerning the redevelopment of property where a historic site was located, which is alsoa valued ecosystem. We understood from the property owner and proposed developer, that there is negligible wateron the site. However, this does not seem to be the case (see attachments of water on property). The developerintends to cover up the water source and remove established trees to build "townhouses" which will be surroundedby industrial buildings.

The proposed development obviously benefits the property owner and developer over that of the community, andwould erase one of the original keystones of the history of what it now Arlington, given that Trading House No. 1then Johnson Station was the original settlement which later moved northward when the train came through - tobecome Arlington - replacing the stagecoach.

The major "Peace Treaty" of 1843 was completed/signed there because of at least one tribe refusing to come toBird's Fort, so Marrow Bone Spring is technically the site of the Peace Treaty agreement being signed by all tribes,and ratified by the Republic of Texas, prior to Sam Houston's arrival. It was after the treaty was signed that thetrading h was established at Marrow Bone Spring in 1845, then with the arrival of Middleton Tate Johnson with acompany of Texas Rangers, Johnson Station was founded, with the stagecoach and mail stop following.

Over the years, I understand that it has been called "Marrow Bone Springs," "Marrow Bone Spring (one section),""Mary le Bone" and other variations, just as Johnson Creek was formerly called "Trading House Creek" and briefly"Mill Creek". Google maps show two different places named Marrow Bone Spring in Arlington. The sketch ofArista Joyner on page 13 of "Arlington: A Pictorial History," 1982 shows a scene of Marrow Bone Spring whichappears very much like the photo attached, of the property to be developed, adjacent to the DAR marker installed in1957.

There is a Texas State Historical marker placed nearby to the north of the original site of Johnson Station/the tradinghouse, on city park property.

https://www.arlingtontx.gov/residents/about_arlington/history_of_arlington/the_pioneer_trail

I currently serve as a commissioner on the Tarrant County Historical Commission, board member (and life member)of the Arlington Historical Society, and board member of the Arlington Preservation Foundation. I am also a currentmember of the Lucretia Council Cochran Chapter (Arlington) and a life member of the National Society Daughtersof the American Revolution .

Floreen Henry112 West Park Row DriveArlington, Texas 76010-2617