HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-2015 Item 16 WhiteFrom: Linda White[mailto:lindaleewhitel5@cimail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 4:52 PM
To: E-mail Council Website
Subject: 1144 Chorro St. Appeal
Re: 1144 Chorro St. Development
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CITY CLERK
COUNCIL MEETING: W -.15 -ao15
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I am writing to add my opposition to the proposed mega -bar development at 1144 Chorro St..
My concern is not so much with the questionable business practices of the developers because
we have had nefarious developers operating in San Luis in the past.
My concern is with the further degradation of our once family -friendly and functional
downtown. I remember spending many happy hours shopping and actually finding things that I
needed in the downtown. I haven't shopped downtown in years. It has turned into an open air bar
where any behavior is tolerated. How many extra police have been hired at taxpayer expense to
control the alcohol induced behavior and crime?
The California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has repeatedly stated that our downtown,
compared to other cities in the State, has an over -concentration of bars, taverns and alcohol
outlets. Why would you allow this trend to continue unchecked?
Since the City works so closely and has so much influence now with Cal Poly and their Master
Plan, why not suggest that this mega bar be located on the campus where it belongs.
Linda White