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From: M. Farid Shahid [
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2016 9:12 AM
To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>
Subject: Attn: ARC, Re: 22 Chorro
Importance: High
I'd like to voice my support for 22 Chorro at today's ARC hearing.
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DEC 0 5 2016
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Also, I just want to reiterate the massive amount of support this project is getting in the community from those who
own businesses nearby and from those who may potentially live here. The council meeting where this project was
last seen had a skyrocketing amount of positive letters and public comment.
The truth is that the people of SLO want this corner improved into the kind of forward thinking legacy that is
proposed.
Some minority neighborhood groups may say otherwise, but the bulk of SLO residents greatly support this, as I have
talked to dozens of them about their opinions on this.
Architecturally speaking:
• I think the scale, design elements, and palette of materials and colors is very suitable for this specific lot and
neighborhood.
• There are enough eye level elements to keep pedestrians feeling comfortable as they are on the sidewalk.
•The massing steps back incrementally to reduce the impact of height.
*The landscaping on the roof provides a gentle effect and transition into the sky, especially if you have a view of
the mountain.
• The materials and colors are very controlled and non -distracting to surrounding buildings.
• The continuous retail storefront along foothill is consistent with what we want Foothill to be, even if it's not
traditional style retail.
I hope you also see the appropriateness of this future rental community for the long term fabric of San Luis Obispo
and our future.
Best,
M. Farid Shahid
San Luis Obispo Resident of 7 Year