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To City Council, Planning Commission and Planning Department Staff:
Thank you for your thorough and thoughtful community outreach and engagement. I may not
be able to attend and be polled at the gateway meeting on Aug 16, so here are my opinions and
feedback.
I fully support:
-Infill and increased density in the Gateway Area
-Strong, safe, segregated bike and pedestrian lanes and increased public transit
-The K/L couplet with preservation of L street trail next to one way vehicular traffic on L
-Mixed income housing
-Strong requirements for electrification of buildings, charging stations, heat pumps and all
climate adaptations possible
I am concerned about:
-Sea level rise and the Barrel district. My current understanding is that it is OK from the
standpoint of actual sea rise but buildings might not be insurable. I assume that the EIR and
the Coastal Commission will resolve those questions. If higher buildings cannot be built there,
maybe that can be a recreational area.
-Unreasonable delays in this process when development is important for climate, housing,
equity and state mandates/funding. Being careful and responsive to the community is
important but sometimes objections can be about stalling the project as a whole. It is
challenging as a resident to stay involved and attend so many meetings. Many hard working
residents do not have the time to keep coming to meetings to weigh in. Please conclude this
process ASAP.
As for building height, I am actually OK with 8 stories in the Barrel District (if deemed safe). I
prefer some areas to be denser with more green space. But I think 8 stories is so unacceptable
to many that it could kill the whole thing. So-probably best to lower from 8 stories. I am fine
with 4-5 stories in other areas if sun shading is carefully addressed and placement is carefully
considered.
Thank you for taking my input.
Cathy Chandler-Klein, MFT