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71 °F Forecast | Road Cams Tuesday, August 3, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics Tempo AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map SPECIAL SECTIONS Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Prime Times Wellness Connection Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Wedding Guide Rogue Valley's Finest EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend July 30, 2004 Ballot measure targets subdivision in Phoenix PHOENIX — A local developer’s plan to build 10 single-family homes on Camp Baker Road has run into opposition, including from the Committee for Responsible Growth, which Thursday filed a ballot measure against the proposal. The Planning Commission and City Council recently approved the annexation and rezoning of 2.82 acres at 1730 Camp Baker Road for T. Scott Dunn Construction to build the development. At this stage, just the annexation and rezoning have been approved. According to June 14 planning commission minutes, 19 neighbors spoke during the public comment period expressing concern about added traffic, added demands on city services, and the loss of Camp Baker Road’s rural feel. "There’s nothing that affects these people," said Phoenix Mayor Larry Parducci. "I just don’t understand it." He said Dunn has met all the requirements, and could actually build more units if he wanted. Among those who spoke against the proposal during the planning commission meeting was Planning Commissioner David Lewin, who recused himself because of a conflict of interest so he could comment as a private citizen, according to the minutes. Advertisement Lewin, who lives on Pacific Lane behind the parcel, said he thought the subdivision as proposed would have a negative effect on water pressure, traffic flow, and was not compatible with the area. The Committee for Responsible Growth filed a ballot title with the Phoenix city recorder Thursday on the subject of annexation and rezoning of property at the address. Mayor Parducci said Lewin, who has appealed the council’s decision, has been involved in the ballot measure. "He has to get 130 signatures or something like that to be able to put it (the measure) on the ballot," he said. Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S RESOURCES Oregon Road Conditions & Cams SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Food for Thought Wellness Connection Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities Prime Times