Jane Woodward – Comments for the April 22, 2023, Planning Commission meeting

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    Below and attached are my public comments for the April 22 Planning Commission meeting. Please include them in the
    engagement report’s public comments.
    PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR APRIL 22 PC MEETING
    First, I want to thank you for agreeing to 3 PC meetings in a row two days apart. But I want to
    note that it makes it difficult for the public to keep up. And I want to second Fred and Jim’s
    comments.
    On pages 8-10, you have staff- proposed options for selecting the level of ministerial
    review. I’m presuming this only applies to the Gateway Area Plan. If not, please let the public
    know.
    !. I want to point out that you are not required to select these 3 options as presented. First,
    it’s not clear if the square feet apply to building square feet or lot square feet. That needs to
    be clarified.
    2. You have the option of having all proposed projects regardless of size go through PC
    review against objective standards. Smaller projects would clearly require less PC time to
    evaluate against the City’s objective standards. And that’s the only way to ensure public
    review. Even with Option 2, Zoning Administrator plus public hearing, there Is no guarantee
    the public will have proper notice, because Zoning Commissioner hearings to not seem to
    appear on the live meetings portal. Would this be changed to provide proper notice?
    3. I also want to remind you that staff has not yet laid out a plan for L Street as a linear park
    so that City Council can actually consider the alternative to a 1-way L Street.
    4. Finally, I want to remind you that you have not yet scheduled a meeting to discuss the
    implications of sea level rise for intensive residential building in the Coastal Zone and the
    Gateway Area subject to sea level rise.
    Thank you for your consideration. Happy Earth Day.
    Jane Woodward Arcata Resident