Letters to the Editor: Sunrise Mall, shopping, architecture

Sentinel Staff Report–
Latest Letters to the Editor discuss shopping at Sunrise Mall, a rejected amendment proposal, and architectural design of buildings on Fountain Square Drive.

Resurrection of Sunrise Mall
It has been a long and non-productive path to find a way to jump-start a new and viable focus for Citrus Heights. I believe we have become stale. Remember how we gathered to fight the various unacceptable plans for sacrificing Fountain Square? Remember how we were passionate we were about saving ‘savable’ eye-pleasing architecturally designed buildings? Remember the very reasonable projected cost? Remember that the citizenry was pushed into decisions that did not sit right.

Remember when we were pushed to look at unsuitable property and areas? There had been so many proposals WE lost our focus (and purpose). Then, all of a sudden homely plan emerges. A modified BARN to complement the homely Civic BARN. WHY did we not look for something graceful, and architect designed; not a ranch.

How about a focus — a theme — a review of Citrus Heights? Something fun, an old west theme –a destination– incorporate gold mining river boats– any native Indians.Please look at an architect designed building.
—Lynn Avery, Citrus Heights

The Citrus Heights Council showed guts
I’m submitting this message as a longtime Fair Oaks resident. The Citrus Heights city council showed guts and their commitment to the best interests of Citrus Heights by rejecting Ethan Conrad’s plan to develop Sunrise Mall. Six drive-thru restaurants and a Home Depot will exacerbate Sunrise Boulevard’s traffic problem and would not create the central location for area residents to mingle and visit professional offices and shop and be housed. Since Mr. Conrad’s vision is contrary to the community’s, perhaps the city should offer to purchase Mr. Conrad’s holdings in the location. This development will affect Citrus Heights for generations. Let’s hope it enhances walkability, becomes a cultural hub, and doesn’t perpetuate car culture.
— Leonard Hart Nibbrig, Fair Oaks

Shopping at Sunrise Mall
I enjoyed it when I would just go pick up an online order and even browsed around for other stuff without it being crowded. However, it sucks now that I gotta go all the way to Arden OR Westfield Galleria now, but I still don’t mind. They should make it into a fair grounds or an outside mall. Maybe a new street market venue.
— Briana Green, Sacramento

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