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i <br /> impacted residence includes elderly and ADA-protected individuals, yet no consideration was <br /> given to alternatives that could have lessened environmental and sensory burdens on this <br /> vulnerable population. Proceeding without exploring protective alternatives disregarded <br /> equitable planning principles and failed to account forthe heightened impact of environmental <br /> changes on those with age- or disability-related sensitivities. <br /> 9.5 Failure to Eva I u ate Alternatives as an Independent Basis to Vacate and Remand <br /> The omission of any alternative analysis resulted in an approval based on a single, <br /> unexamined option rather than an informed, balanced consideration of feasible pathways. <br /> This failure constitutes a material deficiency in the review process and stands as an <br /> independent basis to vacate and remand the approval so that reasonable, less intrusive <br /> alternatives may be properly evaluated. <br /> i <br /> 24 <br /> City Council 18 —40 2/3/2026 <br />