PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Maria Fiocca on City of Yes Legislation
12:18:00
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Maria Fiocca, a lifelong resident of Flushing, Queens, expresses deep concerns about the City of Yes legislation and its potential impact on her community, particularly the Broadway North Flushing Neighborhood. She argues that the proposal threatens the character of her historic area and will strain local infrastructure.
- Fiocca worries about the transit zone provision leading to the demolition of cherished homes, including her 100-year-old residence.
- She criticizes the lack of parking mandates and the potential for ADUs to encroach on limited backyard space.
- Fiocca questions the motivations behind the plan, suggesting it primarily benefits developers and certain organizations at the expense of long-standing residents.
Maria Fiocca
12:18:00
My name is Maria Feelshey.
12:18:02
As a lifelong resident of Flushing Queens, I am deeply concerned about the city of yes legislation and potential impact on my community.
12:18:11
The Broadway North Flushing Neighborhood, which is listed on the National Register of Scarf Places, is a source of immense pride at for many of us who've called this area home for decades.
12:18:21
The provisions within the city of yes, pose a serious threat to the character and integrity of Alarm Spirit Neighborhood.
12:18:29
The transit zone provision will lead to the demolition of cherished homes, including my own one hundred year old residence in favor multifamily units, with minimal green space and zero parking mandates.
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AGUs will further encroach.
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We're not already limited backyard, surprising us in sunlight, and privacy.
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Moreover, our community's infrastructure is not equipped to handle the influx of new housing with the city of Yesville Spring.
12:18:59
We already struggle with flooded basements and streets during major storms and are asked to limit our client's usage during hot summer days because of the grain of resources, increasing the housing without understanding of which police fire, schools, and sanitation services will only exacerbate these issues.
12:19:20
I have closely filed the testimony presented to the city planning commission, and it means for our president.
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And it is clear that the primary supporters of this legislation are land developers, officials who reside in Landmark buildings, nonprofit and 4 profit organizations that use descriptive narratives to demonstrate their backing.
12:19:39
This race is concerned about the true motivations behind the city of the US plan and its potential to certain to benefit certain groups at the expense of the long standing residents like myself and my family.
12:19:54
Well, I understand the need for affordable housing because everybody deserves a home.
UNKNOWN
12:19:58
Thank you.
12:19:59
It sounds expired.
Maria Fiocca
12:20:01
Thank you.
12:20:02
And I just want to say you should vote no.
12:20:04
Just basic.
