Reader Input: Historic District residents concerned about proposed project

The Historic Folsom Residents Association* (HFRA), along with many residents of the Folsom Historic District, are concerned about two variances being requested for a proposed project located at 603 Sutter Street (corner of Sutter and Scott Streets). This project, a three story, 14,811 square-foot mixed use building (plus a 2,585 square foot roof deck) on a .17 acre site, will necessitate the approval of a Height Variance (the building height for this project would be 50 feet 6 inches), and a Parking Variance (NO parking spaces will be provided). These variances will have a long term impact on the historic integrity of the Folsom Historic District. New construction projects that do not fit the size, scale and aesthetic of the existing historic buildings will forever change the landscape of the Historic District. Buildings that do not enhance the historic district or provide adequate parking will take away from the historic charm and ambiance of this rare and cherished piece of Folsom's history. If you have concerns about this proposed project, please make your voice heard by contacting the City of Folsom, Historic District Commission before August 5, 2020, or visit the City of Folsom website for further information. The Historic Folsom Residents Association is a group of neighbors working together to protect, preserve, advocate for and enhance the Folsom Historic Residential District. Through community involvement and awareness, HFRA strives to collaborate and build strong partnerships with City Government and local entities to identify and resolve current and future neighborhood concerns affecting the Historic District. If you are a resident/homeowner of the Folsom Historic District and would like to know more about HFRA, please visit their website at www.thehfra.org. Cindy PharisFolsom Something happening in your community you have an opinion about? Gold Country Media welcomes Reader Input letters in all of its area publications. Letters should be no longer than 300 words and must include a name, address and phone number for verification. All topics must apply to the local community in which they are to be published. Letters must include publication of authors name. Letter writers are limited to one letter every 30 days and content is subject to review and approval by the editorial board prior to publication. Reader Input Letters can be submitted by CLICKING HERE: https://goldcountrymedia.com/live-content/form-letter-to-the-editor/