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To whom it may concern,
I am a long time Arcata resident and am writing to formally have my thoughts taken as part of the community record
regarding the ‘Gateway Area plan”.
Arcata needs to better understand how quick growth in the near future will forever change the community and
culture of our city. Arcata has never been, nor should it ever be, a large city, which is often defined by their high
density populations. The beauty and allure of our community is in the small town setting which allows a feeling of
community with all that live here: whether they are friends, neighbors, transplants or tourists. Four story and smaller
buildings are the average height of the apartments and buildings that have been built here in the last couple of decades.
We should hold to this precedent. No buildings taller than four stories should be allowed to be zoned, permitted or built
in the city of Arcata. The future neighborhoods of Arcata need to be walk, bike and public transportation friendly and
stick to building schemes putting the Arcata community first in all of its design. Cal Poly’s housing dilemma should NOT
be the city’s primary concern.
Please allow Aracta to remain Arcata in feel, look and designs for the future
Thank You
Mark Moschetti