I.     We are concerned that the loss of 9 legacy oak trees and our mature tree canopy will:

a.   Reduce housing values in the Lomond neighborhood by up to 15%

b.   Potentially de-stabilize our homes’ foundations

c.   Increase the flooding risk to our homes and neighborhood

d.   Increase energy bills due to heat build-up and "heat islands" located in this part of Shaker. 

e.   Harm our air quality

f.      Negatively impact the character of our neighborhood

II.               We demand that the city:

a.    Provide an assessment of all project costs, which must include conducting full environmental, social, and economic impact studies in order to create a complete record of all costs 

b.    Publicly release the exact engineering "unconstructability" report

c.    Record and report on the utility conflict matrices

d.    Provide a comprehensive geotechnical impact study proving that this de-watering process will not cause structural settling to Lomond Boulevard homes

e.    Examine alternate solutions, such as but not limited to:

                         i.       Green Initiate Solutions including Bioswale Chicanes

                         ii.      Full consideration of a lower-cost

less disruptive method, utilizing a subterranean equalization (EQ) basin approach with a wet-well and lift station at the intersection of Lynnfield Rd and Lomond Blvd, pumped to a subterranean eq basin located under the Gridley Triangle Park

We want to make the Lomond Neighborhood a centerpiece of forward-thinking ecological design combined with beauty instead of a damaged and compromised eye sore that highlights poor judgement and project failure. SUCCESS IS POSSIBLE!