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[bordercolliefan]

Orangetj, I agree with you completely. We had the same priority and jumped at the chance to buy our house (on 1/3 of an acre) even though it wasn't one of the newest or most snazzy houses in Folsom.

The only way this madness will stop is if (1) people stop buying houses on postage stamp lots (which people don't seem inclined to do -- though this may be because they perceive they have no choice) or (2) the City Council gets a backbone and enacts some minimum lot size standards -- which many, many towns have done (and which tends to make the town more liveable, and with higher property values, for all).

As a sidenote, some of the pressure for tiny lots comes from urban-planning types who theorize that cramming us all together in over-crowded cities prevents "sprawl" and preserves countryside. What these people don't seem to care about is people's quality of life -- most people need some space to play in, relax in, and have some privacy. Preservation of countryside doesn't mean much if all the people are hemmed in, miserable, irritated with each other, engaging in road rage and the like...

Maybe what we really need to do is get a handle on population growth (which now comes primarily through immigration -- NOT through the birth rate) so we don't have to keep cramming more and more people everywhere.

[cybertrano]

It's the supply/demand game. Demand for houses has been up for the last 5 years, and the builders build small sacks, or any kind of houses, and people will buy them. This is an issue with growing-pain cities which don't give too much of a crap - Folsom, Roseville, Elk Grove. These cities just want to increase their tax base, fatten up the builders. The two worst ones are Folsom and Elk Grove.

There are local cities out there which still build houses more properly and in a managed manner - Granite Bay, EDH, Loomis, etc....

[Cloud9]

I wish there was a fabulously well done high-rise luxury condominium adjacent to the folsom mall with great views of the lake....

[Orangetj]

QUOTE (Cloud9 @ Jul 27 2004, 06:16 PM)

I wish there was a fabulously well done high-rise luxury condominium adjacent to the folsom mall with great views of the lake....

Are you serious? IMO, high rises are not what Folsom is about. If that's what you're looking for, try San Francisco or San Diego.

[matt]

There were to be some high rise condo/apts there, but I think their definition of "high-rise" is around 5-6 stories.
It would probably take a 40-story building to see the lake from that location.

[Terry]

I believe Folsom has a high-rise limit of 4 stories (Intel was an exception at that ime). A lot of it has to do with the ability of the fire department to protect high rise properties. Intel came up with (and funded) their own fire suppression plan.

So, don't look for any true high rises in Folsom.

[Cloud9]

QUOTE (matt @ Jul 28 2004, 10:49 AM)

It would probably take a 40-story building to see the lake from that location.

40 stories? You think? I don't think you'd need 40 stories to see the Folsom Lake from there.

I'd rather see a building where residents can buy a unit for $200-300k than current "low income" housing being built.

It would also be suitable for those that may currently be raising kids, but plan on retiring in Folsom and downsizing from a house to a smaller elegant living space....

I can easily see Folsom being a "Hub" City. Just wait 10-20yrs....

[matt]

QUOTE (Terry @ Jul 28 2004, 11:51 AM)

I believe Folsom has a high-rise limit of 4 stories (Intel was an exception at that ime).  A lot of it has to do with the ability of the fire department to protect high rise properties.  Intel came up with (and funded) their own fire suppression plan. So, don't look for any true high rises in Folsom.

The article lists "high-rise" condominiums as being in the plans.
http://sacramento.bi...03/daily13.html

I don't think 4 stories fits that description.

Height restrictions can be waived even if there is a 4-story limit.

http://sacramento.bi.../16/story3.html

[jake]

we need a mini-golf/go cart park here.

[bishmasterb]

QUOTE (jake @ Jul 28 2004, 10:52 PM)

we need a mini-golf/go cart park here.

Speaking of...has anyone been to the indoor kart racing track in Rancho Cordova? I think it's called RPM, and is right near the 50, possibly on Bradshaw.

[billsfan]

I haven't been there yet, but they have a really good web site with prices and lots of pictures - http://raceplacemoto...om/homepage.php

[Orangetj]

QUOTE (bishmasterb @ Jul 28 2004, 11:19 PM)

QUOTE (jake @ Jul 28 2004, 10:52 PM) we need a mini-golf/go cart park here. Speaking of...has anyone been to the indoor kart racing track in Rancho Cordova? I think it's called RPM, and is right near the 50, possibly on Bradshaw.

Yes I have. It is a ton of fun, but it isn't cheap entertainment. My recommendation is to get together a group of 8-10 buddies and reserve the track for a Grand Prix. That way, you get the track to yourself and you get to truly race eachother rather than racing the clock. It turns out that I'm way slow, but even my average lap speed was in the mid 30 mph range and my fastest lap was close to 40 mph. Considering that you're about an inch and a half off of the ground, and that there are lots of tight turns, it feels plenty fast.

[Animal]

Going back to the Farmer's Market -- I hope those of you who are using the market will get the word out to others. I have gone twice and the farmers are wonderful. However, if they do not build up a clientele they will not keep the market going. So...shop until you drop every Sunday morning. Get to know the farmers -- they are great! Buy some fresh bread and flowers, maybe a pastry and some fruit and veggies -- make a morning out of it. I think it's wonderful that we now have a market!

[john]

QUOTE (Orangetj @ Jul 29 2004, 11:04 AM)

QUOTE (bishmasterb @ Jul 28 2004, 11:19 PM) QUOTE (jake @ Jul 28 2004, 10:52 PM) we need a mini-golf/go cart park here. Speaking of...has anyone been to the indoor kart racing track in Rancho Cordova? I think it's called RPM, and is right near the 50, possibly on Bradshaw. Yes I have. It is a ton of fun, but it isn't cheap entertainment. My recommendation is to get together a group of 8-10 buddies and reserve the track for a Grand Prix. That way, you get the track to yourself and you get to truly race eachother rather than racing the clock. It turns out that I'm way slow, but even my average lap speed was in the mid 30 mph range and my fastest lap was close to 40 mph. Considering that you're about an inch and a half off of the ground, and that there are lots of tight turns, it feels plenty fast.

MyFolsom.Com group event anyone...?
Perhaps we could have a get together at this event and go racing!

[john]

How about a fondue place? That would be fun.