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Wilbanks, Megan
From:Carson Britz <
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:Public Comment for Consideration for Planning Commission
Attachments:Planning Commission 5_11_22.pdf
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Hello,
Please see the attached public comment, in lieu of my absence at this Wednesday’s meeting. My comments are meant
to address this Wednesday, May 11th, 2022’s agenda item 4a (1701 Monterey Street - The HUB).
Please acknowledge receipt of this email.
Kind regards,
Carson Britz
559.284.9107
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