Synopsis:
Homeowners were not engaged – Lack of forethought in the draft plan.
Homeowners were not even noticed.
The plan is out of touch with the community.
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Grand Jury Report on the Arcata Fire District
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The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury has released a report warning that the Arcata Fire District is “approaching desperate financial conditions” and may have to reduce services and close one of its stations. The report also delves into the District’s lack of a ladder truck and proper staffing to respond to fires in multi-story buildings.Arcata Fire District needs funds for safety — Who will pay?
The Arcata Fire District will need a large increase in funding to provide fire and safety services to Arcata's new tall buildings. It is my expressed opinion -- not based on any conversations or any outside input; just based my own speculation -- that the State of California will come up with the money, both the up-front funds and the annual expenses. I say this for a very simple reason: That something has to be done, and the local taxpayers will be completely unwilling to take on theses costs.Fire and Safety issues in Arcata and the Gateway Plan
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Arcata Fire District Fire and Safety issues in Arcata and the Gateway PlanPortland: Mixed-use zoning results in apartments and one-story houses side-by-side
Another example of newer apartment buildings in what once was a single-family home neighborhood. Located in Portland, Oregon.Ben Noble Form-Based Code presentation – June 29, 2022 – Part 3 Ministerial Review
This is a 14 minute section of the one-hour presentation by Ben Noble, from June 29, 2022. This section includes Ben's description of of the Ministerial Review permitting process. A link to the full presentation is included.Ben Noble Form-Based Code presentation – June 29, 2022 – Part 3 Ministerial Review
This is a 14 minute section of the one-hour presentation by Ben Noble, from June 29, 2022. This section includes Ben's description of of the Ministerial Review permitting process. A link to the full presentation is included.Gateway Ministerial Review and what it means for you
Key to the success of Arcata’s Gateway Area Plan is the quick and certain approval of all projects that meet the standards of the Gateway Code. The current draft has new Gateway buildings up to 37 feet tall – that’s three-stories, generally – being seen only by the Zoning Administrator. This one person would have complete authority to approve new projects. There would be no public hearings for these approvals.Ministerial Review – Selected Articles
Ministerial Review in the Gateway Area Plan Ministerial Review is a key ingredient of the Gateway Area Plan. Ministerial Review can include the review and...Arcata in the 1970s — 9-minute film and still photos
Around 2021, Mark Pahuta put up a video of Super-8 film he shot while in Arcata. The film is dated as being from 1968, but more likely it's from around 1976-1977. FILM and STILL IMAGES of Arcata from that era.Merritt Perry — Fortuna City Manager will be Arcata’s new City Manager
Merritt Perry has been the city manager in Fortuna for more than years. Prior to that he worked as City Engineer and director of Public Works in Fortuna for four years. He became interim City Manager following the resignation (after a second DUI) of former Fortuna city manager and Arcata city councilmember and 3-time mayor Mark Wheetley.What a destructive fire in a 4-story apartment building looks like
Three videos of the fire from June 19, 2024, in Miami. "I did get a chance to speak to one gentleman who tells me he was actually sleeping at the time. He awoke not because he smelled the smoke, not because he heard the commotion, but because he heard a firefighter knocking at his front door. That's what prompted him to get up, get outside."Sunset-101 Roundabouts — Let’s improve the design and make it SAFE
The traffic crossings are not safe. IT WILL ONLY TAKE ONE FATALITY to have us wishing that we'd thought about this more and done things differently. WITH PHOTOS of 3D images, models, and flashing beacon lights.Sunset-101 Roundabout discussion – Video and transcripts — City Council, February 21, 2024
Video and Transcriptions on the Sunset-101 Roundabout discussion. From the City Council meeting, February 21, 2024. "If you can make those changes -- the full separated bike and pedestrian facilities, the additional traffic calming measures, and getting rid of the slip lanes."The Sunset-101 Interchange design — It’s unsafe, and someone will be hurt
The letter that sent to the City Council, to request that the Sunset-101 Interchange funding be removed from the Consent Calendar, so that it can be further discussed. From the letter: "I believe there are unsafe elements to this design -- and that the design can be improved to make it safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. The design is good for vehicle traffic flow -- but not so good for bikes and walkers. My strong concern is that with this design there will be vehicle - bicyclist collisions. *** My concern is that someone will get hurt.***
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