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From:Kimmie Nguyen <
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:11/16 Planning Commission - Agenda #4a - 1422 Monterey Street
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Hello,
I am a resident of SLO and local housing advocate, and I am writing in support of the proposed HASLO project at 1422
Monterey Street. In my eyes, the merits of this project stand on their own, and the City should not waste more time in
approving the application in order to make it more palatable to a vocal minority of the community.
The City of SLO recognizes that it desperately needs more affordable housing close to transit and local services, at a
variety of scales and unit types that can support a diverse population and workforce. HASLO's proposed project provides
one piece of that puzzle and does so with notable sensitivity to its local context and accommodation to the requests of
City advisory bodies - even where such requests have potentially fallen outside of purview and run afoul of California's
Housing Accountability Act.
The provision of these affordable units will keep families and seniors in our community for the long term, protecting
many who would otherwise be vulnerable to eviction or homelessness. The location at 1422 Monterey would allow
residents the opportunity to work, play, and visit with a low carbon footprint compared to most individuals in this
County, contributing towards the City's Climate Action Plan goals. Regrettably, the groups opposing this project would
prefer to see that there are sufficient homes for trees in our community, rather than homes for living breathing human
beings.
I am excited to see more projects like this one come forward and welcome neighbors into this community who
otherwise may not have had the opportunity to live here. Approve the project, and please do not require any more
hoop-jumping from the applicant while there are literally people sleeping in the street. It is simply incompatible and
unconscionable with the stated values of our community.
Best,
Kimmie Nguyen
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