HomeMy WebLinkAboutComment Received 06-30-2017 - Avila Ranch (General) (Thoma)June 27, 2017
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Attn: Chairman and Planning Commissioners
Re: Avila Ranch
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ENGINEERING
RECEIVED
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
JUN 30 2017
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
In advance of this week's Planning Commission meeting, I wish to encourage your processing of the
existing Avila Ranch for approval in its current form. This project is one that is so important to provide
work force housing in our community. So many of our employees in San Luis Obispo cannot find
affordable housing, thereby requiring them to commute daily to their jobs. This housing is needed so
badly to reduce traffic, air pollution and congestion. This is in addition to the loss of productive human
resources driving to and from work each day.
This project has been specifically designed for smaller units and affordability, and includes amenities that
support our way of life in San Luis Obispo, and our culture here. The concepts that have been created
within the development have taken advantage of the goals of our community development and the
General Plan, including everything envisioned in the LUCE. This project is being developed by a local
developer who has his heart in doing the right thing as the firm has roots in our community. The project
respects the beauty and agrarian feel of San Luis Obispo.
Having been involved in the Land Use Planning Process for over 40 years of my life, I believe this is one
of the best proposals this city has ever seen. This is the right project, in the right location, for the right
demographics and at the right time.
Please consider your vote carefully and provide your support for this critical project going forward. Good
planning is good for everyone. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration in moving this great project
forward.
William A. Thoma, P.E.
President
Thoma Electric, Inc.
WBILL THOMAWvila Ranch Letter 2017-06-27.doc
3562 Empleo, Ste.0 • P.O. Box 1167
San Luis Obispo, California 93406
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