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September 19, 2017
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Attn: Mayor and City Council Persons
Re: Avila Ranch Development
In advance of tonight's City Council 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 of the
Avila Ranch Project and related entitlements, including a Specific Plan Amendment (Airport Area Specific
Plan), General Plan Amendment, Rezone, Development Plan/Tentative Tract Map, and certification of a
Final Environmental Impact Report that addresses these entitlements. Good planning is good for
everyone. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration in moving this great project forward. We
appreciate everyone's time and effort that goes into a project like this.
Sincerely,
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Aamhoma, P.E.
President
Thoma Electric, Inc.
WBILL THOMMAvila Ranch Letter 2017-06-27.docx
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