We the residents of Nesconset, NY and the surrounding area vehemently oppose the zone change petition by Story Book homes (#2012-04) to construct 66 garden apartments in the area between Pierson St. and Heritage Place South off of Lake Avenue. This is CLEARLY not in keeping with the character and integrity of the distinctly single family home neighborhood. In addition to the detrimental impact that such density will have on the extremely congested corridor (Lake Avenue) this will create:

Instability within the Tackan Elementary school given a highly transient population that flexes either up or down without warning every school year (constraining resources).

Add highly intrusive ambient lighting from parking areas needed to accommodate up to 99 cars.

Significantly increase the noise levels for all surrounding single family homes.

Require septic and waste water management facilities that are not in keeping with the infrastructure and aesthetic of the residential area.

Further choke the intersection of Smithtown Blvd. and Lake Avenue - an area that already backs up for miles throughout the day due to high traffic volume.

Most importantly - A HIGH DENSITY RENTAL COMPLEX WILL HAVE SEVERE IMPACT ON ALREADY DAMAGED PROPERTY VALUES. Any purported tax benefit will be tremendously offset by the lowering of all surrounding home values. Support the currently in place and correct zoning. Represent your constituents, not the greed of one developer.