Lois Nagle Letter Regarding Terrazzo Project

Hello Mr Gage,

I attended the meeting on the Terrazzo project on January 7, 2014. I have reservations about this construction project and how it is not in the best interest of its neighbors, Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club (FGAC) and the City of Santa Rosa.

There were a fair amount of people at the meeting but who was conspicuously absent were the people it will impact most, the children. FGAC teaches children how to swim, has a swim team, and a growing summer camp program. These activities for children are open to all in our community. The camp grew from 40 participants in 2013 to 250 in 2014. We have a handful of summer camps in Santa Rosa but only a few sport camps. The camp runs from June through August offering children tennis, golf and swimming. A decrease in membership threatens these vital programs.

As it concerns adults, such as myself, we will lose privacy as we swim our countless laps in the pool. Some people start every day here. Mr. Futrell is wanting to build 19 homes. Does this seem reasonable to disrupt a community of 1000 plus people who make up FGAC? How about the community at large who benefit from the facility for weddings, meetings, banquets, and parties? My last concern is about employment. With a drop in membership FGAC will be forced to cut back on its work force or worse yet bankruptcy.

We know that people will drop their membership as soon as construction begins. We don't know when construction will conclude. Mr. Futrell said he would build the upper village at a later date. Unknown pending construction will make people hesitant to join FGAC for years.

I encourage you if you haven't visited FGAC to come for a visit. Take a walk around the pool. You will be transformed the minute you drive on to the property and are noticeably surrounded by trees and its peaceful setting.

Thank you for your time and consideration on this important decision.

Sincerely,

Lois Nagle