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To: Graham Updegrove
Subject: RE: Attn: City Council, Re: 22 Chorro =RECEIVEDFrom: Graham Updegrove [ Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 12:08 PM
To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Attn: City Council, Re: 22 Chorro
City Council,
I am in support of the proposed mixed use project at 22 Chorro. The City needs a variety of housing types and
this project fills a niche, regardless of the tenant composition. The proposed project is a higher and better use
than previously planned projects on this site, which has long been vacant and underutilized. The proximity to
commercial services and transportation lend this location to reduced parking. The developer is trying to
incentive different ways of thinking in regards to transportation and circulation by proposing all tenants sign a
pledge to utilize alternative means of transportation. While not legally binding, it helps create a cultural shift
away from single occupant vehicles. I can understand neighborhood concerns over parking, however would like
Council to offer solutions (such as permits) rather than deny a project for that reason. This area of Foothill has
seen a revitalization with recent and ongoing improvements to both shopping centers within walking distance.
Allowing higher density on this site seems a logical way to increase the housing stock and will provide a greater
benefit than alternative proposed uses. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Regards,
Graham Updegrove