January 17, 2013 (La Mesa) –The City of La Mesa is nearing completion of a draft environmental impact report on Park Station, a proposed 18-story high-rise project that would be 10 stories taller than any existing structure in the city.
Before planners and council members weigh in, Urban Housing Partners, marketers of the project have issued a survey, which you can take here:
http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/UrbanHousingPartners/la-mesa-community-survey
The proposed project would include an office building tower, hotel, residential, retail and restaurant components. The 6.5 acre site is bordered by Cajon Boulevard, University Avenue, Baltimore Drive and Spring Street. The project would require a waiver of current height restrictions from the City Council. The land for Park Station is owned by the Kitzman family.
Supporters of the project have emphasized the need for a hotel, office and conference space in East County, among other things.
Opponents have voiced concerns about preserving community character, noting the project would be visible from La Mesa's historic downtown village. A prior poll by La Mesa Patch found 73% opposed the project because “the proposed height proposed height is way out of line with La Mesa standards and atmosphere.”
Comments
The Survey
After reading the survey questions, I have only one question: who makes up this stuff? Questions about the economy, parks and safety?
The real issue is: do you want the Kitzman's and developers to get rich? It looks like the project is at the current American Legion property.