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Recommended City Council Actions • Deny the appeal request. • Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2014-01 as conditioned. • Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2014-01 as conditioned. Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing. Appellant representative, Cedric Volk, addressed the City Council; opined that proposed project needs environmental study and address inadequate parking; why not for sale or mixed use instead of rental units; unique opportunity to maximize area; high density; request additional time to address concerns. The following speakers addressed the City Council: • John Raya, opined that project should be approved on its merits; gateway project; quality tenants. • Jason Niedle, opposed to project, lack of public input, submitted letter for the record; light issue at Santiago and heavy traffic with no plan to address; need drop off at The Wooden Floor; insufficient parking; resident issues have not been resolved. • John Lewis, concerned with layout plan, one entry egress for densely populated project • Craig Richenburg, echoed comments by John Lewis. • Dawn Reese, Executive Director of The Wooden Floor, offered support to project commented that 100% of students are attending college; share same philosophy as developer; proposed location at Santiago and Civic Center. • Sean Coolidge, concerned with proposed development — issue with traffic egress; lack of parking and retail plan; request retail study; designate as artist village with studios. • Zabdi Alvarez, spoke in support of proposed project; provide dignified housing. • Carlos Melendez, thanked the City Council for considering comments; supports housing project. • Araceli Robles, request support for project, currently resides in similar area and has made difference to her family. • Marina Ramirez, representing Neighbor Watch, supports low income housing, addressed mix use request; City needs to improve the quality of health and living conditions; prioritize needs of the community. • Mike Balsamo, representing Building Industry Association, spoke in support of the proposed project; better jobs, sales tax revenue and support housing for all income levels; spoke on SB375 and future light rail project that will enhance area and opportunities. • Apolonio Cortes, member of SACReD, supports proposed project; need accessible housing, benefit the overall health of the community. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 27 JUNE 17, 2014