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Editor:
I read your article on the development proposed by Lenox Homes. I think your reporter missed the point. After the first session, it should have been clear that the objections were that the development was simply too large for the site. It put everything from border to border. As a result, it would impose a super large structure on a quiet residential neighborhood. After the second session, nothing had changed. Yes, there were some superficial changes, but the fact that this development is significantly too large for the site and for the neighborhood.
Eight almost 2000 sq.ft. units are too much. The three story building destroys the privacy and reduces the value of the houses along Bickerstaff. It would certainly add significantly to the parking problems in the neighborhood. By have two bedrooms and a den, they minimize the parking they need when essentially this is a 3 bedroom unit.
The project is ill conceived and after hearing all the specific comments at the meeting, I would hope that the developer would make some real changes. I am not anti-development, but I am for responsible development. I do not believe that any developer should make a profit at the cost to someone else.
Leonard Dorin
Lafayette
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| Awards, Crimes and Cameras Discussed at Council Meeting |
| By Cathy Tyson |
| It was a big night for Lafayette police at a recent Lafayette City Council meeting. Two officers were recognized for their fine service, the chief gave his annual report on crime and a presentation was made ...read |
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| McShane Named Citizen of the Year |
| By Cathy Tyson |
| Toni McShane was named Lafayette's Citizen of the Year for 2014. Having worked for the last 24 years with the Lafayette School District, she's well-known by scores of kids and their parents. This warm, ...read |
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Miramonte Wins NCS
Mats, Cougars advance to State Tournament
After Two Tours in Afghanistan, Local Soldier Comes Home
Lafayette Police Blotter
Awards, Crimes and Cameras Discussed at Council Meeting
McShane Named Citizen of the Year
Moraga Police Blotter
Storm Drain Study Won't Get Local Sales Tax Funding
What is Moraga Going to Look Like?
Planning Commission weighs the impact of signs
Hetfield General Development Plan Approved
Does not include emergency access to Sanders Ranch
Orinda Police Blotter
Roads Bond Measure Headed for June 2014 Ballot
An Infant No More - Orinda Community Foundation Turns Four
Islands in the Stream
Orindans now able to watch City Council meetings live from home
Method of School Funding Overhauled
Parent, public input requested; second forum tonight at Campolindo
Letters to the Editor
Good News on Two Counts
Supervisor Criticizes MOFD Board
Lamorinda Fire News Briefs
The Cooperage Makes a Big Statement in Lafayette
business briefs
Campo Basketball Team Takes on Invasive Competitor
The 13 New Eagle Scouts of Troop 204
Moraga Valley Kiwanis Gives to MEF
Two Former Girl Scout Leaders Given Volunteer of Excellence Award
Container of Love Destination: Zimbabwe
Saying Goodbye to an Artist and Musician
The Man of History
Lafayette resident keeps California history alive
Words That Change Our World
Book shifts how Orinda football player looks at accountability, and what it means to be a man
Working Together to Collect the Oral Histories of Lafayette
Memoir Focuses on 'Maxed Out' Mothering in the 21st Century
Author Katrina Alcorn to speak at LLLC March 20
Looking Good in Lamorinda
It might as well be spring
Republic Services to Get Most of the 10-Year Garbage Franchise
Recycling still pending
Ten Lamorinda Odyssey of the Mind Teams Advance to State Competition
Helping Struggling Readers of Any Age
The 'Reading Revolution' method comes to Lamorinda
A Wide Array of Wonderful Films
East Bay International Jewish Film Festival comes to Orinda March 21-23
Campo Science Teacher Named AUHSD Educator of the Year
Stanley Jazz Group Heads to Monterey
THE APP RAP
Girl Scouts is about more than just selling cookies!
Burmese Cuisine Comes to Orinda
Chef William Lue and Orinda's Theodore Wang open The Refined Palate
Ono KauSwe
"Mr. Peabody & Sherman"
Most Frequently Viewed Stories From Our Last Issue
30 Years of Making Memories: OBA Kicks Off Another Season
Orinda celebrates program with proclamation
Lamorinda Boys' Basketball Teams Advance to State Tournament
Cougars Win NCS on PK's
Saint Mary's Basketball Update
Champion of Champions
Keeping the Streak Alive
CLAM Claims Win in Dive Meet
Young but Talented
St. P's Wins Championship
A Perfect Season
Lamorinda Wins Bridge Trophy
St. P's Brings Home Another Title
St. Perpetua's Team Advances to Tournament of Champions
Undefeated Champs
Lamorinda Summer Camps 2014
Where Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
A peek inside Lamorinda's gated communities
Lamorinda Home Sales recorded
The Home Designer
Dining Room S.O.S.
Digging Deep-Gardening with Cynthia Brian
Singing in the Rain!
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| Republic Services to Get Most of the 10-Year Garbage Franchise
Recycling still pending |
| By Sophie Braccini |
| At the Feb. 27 Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority board meeting, Republic Services was chosen over Mt. Diablo-Recology as the next franchisee to haul all of the garbage within the CCCSWA service area ...read |
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| Ten Lamorinda Odyssey of the Mind Teams Advance to State Competition |
| Submitted by Michelle Regan and Beverley Sopak |
| The winner's circle was filled with Lamorinda Odyssey of the Mind teams, each comprised of up to seven student members who competed for top honors at the San Francisco Bay Region competition March 1. Teams ...read |
| School Calendar |
Acalanes Union High School District
Board Room AUHSD Office
1212 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lafayette |
| Wednesday, June 22, at 7:30pm |
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Lafayette School District
LAFSD Office
3477 School Street, Lafayette |
| Wednesday, June 22, at 7pm |
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Moraga School District
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School Auditorium 1010 Camino Pablo, Moraga |
| Tuesday, June 14, at 7:30pm |
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Orinda Union School District
OUSD Office 8 Altarinda Road, Orinda |
| Monday, June 20, at 4pm |
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| Lamorinda Boys' Basketball Teams Advance to State Tournament |
| By Michael Sakoda |
TThe NCS playoffs wrapped up Saturday, and the brackets for the CIF State Tournament were announced with all three Lamorinda schools qualifying.
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| Cougars Win NCS on PK's |
| By Caitlin Mitchell |
| The Campolindo girls' soccer team entered the North Coast Section tournament as the No. 3 seed, but they walked away as No. 1. The Cougars won the NCS title over No. 4 seed Las Lomas on March 1. Regulation ...read |
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| Klein Gallery invites the Lafayette community to a reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 14 to celebrate the opening of its show, “Waves of The Current.” In addition to new works of art, there will be live music by ... |
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| Lafayette Physical Therapy is pleased to announce their fourth annual lecture series with information on injury prevention, fitness, and other related topics for the community. Highly educated and skilled physical therapists ... |
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| The Friends of the Orinda Library is excited to announce the commencement of 2014's Poul Anderson Creative Writing Contest, open to all students who reside and/or attend high school in Orinda. Entry Categories ... |
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