AR 14 CORRESPONDENCE FROM OCTOBER 24, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING — Pasadena City Council, November 21, 2022 (part 1 of 2)

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Pasadena CA 91101
8/10/2021
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: PD#39 - Affinity Project -465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway Planning Commissioners:

Frequently the need for more housing is in the news. However, we don't often hear about the need for new housing for seniors. The Affinity Project is a mixed-use development that will provide both assisted and independent housing options for seniors. The project will also include much needed medical office space in the growing medical and technology corridor near Huntington Memorial Hospital.

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Emery Childress IV
Pasadena, CA 91106
08/10/2021
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: PD#39 - Affinity Project - 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway Planning Commissioners:

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Thl? will be isri eycit»n£ addition to our growing niedicaf <>nd heaith-cary rf'ated InduitrY <ind it; has my '.upf'ort.

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MafRie Crawford
P«»'.<»d<:'r^,CA 91107
Sydney Dailey
••?CA 91105
August 9, 2021
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Aveaue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: Planned Development #3 9 (Affinity Project) 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway Dear City PIanners/Plarming Staff,
I'm writing to express my support of The Affinity mbced-used development that is planned on the west side ofArroyo Parkway. This investment in the Arroyo Parkway commercial corridor will enhance the streetscape and will activate a pedestrian frontage along Arroyo, which currently has no pedestrian activity.

It will provide new medical office space and both assisted and independent bousing options for seniors, while preserving two historic buildings on the property.

Best,
Sydney Dailey
Cyndi Erickson
Pasadena.CA 91105
August 9, 2021
City of Pasadena
Planning & Coininunity Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: Affinity Project - 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway
To Whom It May Conceni:

Our city is becoming a major medical resource hub. So many healthcare providers already call Pasadenahome, including Shriners Hospital for Children, Kaiser Pennanente School of Medicine, USC, UCLA,just to name a few. Afltnily's new, state.-of-tbe-art medical building will support Pasadena's growinghealthcare sei-vices by helping to attract top physicians and researchers.

Addressing the need for more Class A medical office space in the Huntington Hospital Corridor will notonly enhance Pasadena's ability to serve the medical technology industry, but it will contribute to tlie economic interests of the city as well.

I veiy much support this projecl. It will be a great addition to the area. ely,in
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Mtchelte Flcarra
Pawdena.CA 91107
August 11, 2021
City of Pasadena
Ptannjng & Community OeveSopment Department
17S North Garfield Awnue
Pasadwa,CA 91101
RE: PD<39 - Affinity Project - 465.S77 S. Arroyo Parkway Planning Commisskmers;
Frequently the need for mor<k housing is in the news. Howcvt'r, we don't often hear about the need for new housing for seniors. The Affinity Project Is a mixed-use developmtini thai will provide both .assisted and independent housing options for seniors. The project wttl also Include much needed mcdtcat office space in the growing medical and technology corridor near Huntlngton Memorial Kosprta!',
I think this project wilt be a welcome addrtion to the area that wilt provide heatth and we(lne<is services to residents and the greater community as well I hope to we the project move forwdrd in a timely manner so we can sec the posrttve economic bcnerits this plan will bring to our town.

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Tuesday, August 3. 2021 1 1:39 AM
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CAUTION: This email was delivered from the Internet. Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. Report phish using the Phlsh Alert Button. Learn more...<https://mydoit.cityofpasaden3.net/5p?id-:::kb_3rticle_viewScsysparm_article=KB0010263>, As a long time resident of West Pasadena, member and board chair of HMRI, I am writing in support of this Kutzer Co. project. I have had an opportunity to review the plans and believe it would be a high qua'tty addition to the development of the area near HMH and have a positive infiuence on adjacent property values.

As a real estate investor, I sm very familiar with the expertise the Kutzer Co. brings to the development and management of like projects, and I urge approval of the Affinity development.

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Pasadena, CA 91104
August 10, 2021
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: Ihe_Affinitv Proiect Planned Development #39 - ProvidinQ Housing for ienioi
Dear Honorable Planning Commission:

I am a 19-year resident of Pasadena and writing in support of the Affinity project, City of Pasadena Planned Development Project #39. The Affinity mixed-use development project addresses two critical needs faced by our City.

First is the on-going need for more housing for seniors, and a related need is for additional medical office space for Pasadena's growing medical and technology industry.

As you may know, Pasadena has among the highest concentrations in the Los Angeles region of residents aged 50 and older. Given that the Independent Living vacancy rate in 2019 was 0.5% for Pasadena, there is a real need for additional housing options for our seniors. The Affinity will provide a much-needed option for housing for people who want to remain in the community as they age and their housing needs change.

The project is the right type in the right place. In addition to locating housing for seniors near transit, the project also includes additional medical office space near Huntington Hospital and in the area of Pasadena where such uses are appropriately located.

This is a well-planned project that is appropriate for and consistent with the Arroyo Parkway corridor, and I respectfully encourage your support.

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Pasadena, CA 91106
08/10/2021
City of Pasadena
Planning Et Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: Arroyo Parkway Planned Development ^39 - The Affinity To Whom It May Concern:

When I first heard about the proposed Planned Development on Arroyo Parkway I was worried that we would be losing the Whole Foods Market. I'm happy that the Whole Foods will be maintained and that the other historic buildings on the site wilt be preserved. It's often so easy for a developer to come in and revise history by putting up a new modern box. I'm happy that is not the case with The Affinity Project.

I'm grateful that the City of Pasadena has such a comprehensive planning process. I trust that this project will be a great new addition to our City. We need more housing, and with our growing health care industry, the medical office space will help boost our economy as well.

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South Pasadena, California, 91030
August 10, 2021
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
Subject: The Affinity Project - 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena Dear City Planners/Planning Staff,
I'm writing to support the mixed-use project called The Affinity. This property consists of a full city block and when completed, I believe it will greatly enhance the Arroyo Parkway corridor and contribute positively to the lives of area residents.

Plans for the development include two key components - new medical office space and assisted and independent housing options for seniors. It goes without saying that housing is in high demand, and seniors do not have a lot of options for housing if they want to remain in the Pasadena and South Pasadena areas. We have high concentrations of residents aged 50 and older, so a project that addresses the needs of our seniors will be a welcomed resource in the community.

People also want to have the care they need as they age. This project would allow continuing care for both independent living and longer-term needs including assisted and memory care. Building a modern medical facility close to those people with increasing health-related needs is a good fit. The medical resource will serve residents and the greater community as well. But perhaps equally importantly, it will support the area's growing health and wellness industry and help to attract top medical professionals to the city.

I hope you will approve this project that will add so much to the area.

Best regards,
Julie Rosenberg
Michelle Round
So. Pasadena 91030
August 10, 2021
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: PD#39 - Affinity Project - 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway Planning Commissioners:

Our city is becoming a major medical resource hub. So many healthcare providers already call Pasadena home, including Shriners Hospital for Children, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, USC, UCLA, just to name a few. Affinity's new, state-of-the-art medical building will support Pasadena's growing healthcare services by helping to attract top physicians and researchers.

Addressing the need for more Class A medical office space in the Huntington Hospital Corridor will not only enhance Pasadena's ability to serve the medical technology industry, but it will contribute to the economic interests of the city as well.

I very much support this project. It will be a great addition to the area.

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Mary Frances Snhillaci
Pasadena, CA 91105
August 8,2021
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: The Affinity Project Planned Development #39 - Providing Housing forSeniors Planning Department:

The Affinity mixed-use development project, addresses two critical needs of The City ofPasadena. One, the need for additional medical office space for our growing medicaland technology industry and two, housing for seniors.

Pasadena has among the highest concentrations of residents aged 50 and older in theLos Angeles region. According to market research, the Independent Living vacancy in2019 was 0.5% for Pasadena. The Affinity will provide a much-needed option for peoplewho wish to remain in the community as they age.

An added benefit, is its location near mass transit. Residents wilt have access to destinations throughout southern California and can possibly forego the need to own avehicle. Proximity to the Metro line, also provides convenient access to onsite medicalfacilities to the broader community as welt as nearby residents.

This seems like a great project for the Arroyo Parkway corridor.

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Victoria Stratman
Altadena California 91001
August 4,2021
City of Pasadena Planning Commission
Hale Building
175 N. Garfield Ave., 2nd Floor
Pasadena,CA 91101
Dear Members of the Planning Commission:

I write to express my support for the proposed Affinity Project on Arroyo Parkway. I have had the opportunity to see the plans for this project and am truly excited about it. Having recently retired from the California Institute of Technology as General Counsel, I am very interested in remaining connected to Pasadena. The proposed Affinity Project would provide some much-needed senior living in one of the most vibrant parts of Pasadena. Rather than being cut off and isolated, the Affinity project will allow seniors to continue being an active part of the community with a variety of opportunities within walking distance, including access to two Gold Line stations.

Equally important to me, the project preserves the nature of that very special area on the Arroyo Parkway. The plan includes restoring two historic buildings on the site and creating a public courtyard in addition to a mixed-use facility with medical offices. Based on what I have seen of the proposal, the result will be a beautiful, pedestrian friendly addition to Pasadena while at the same time serving seniors, such as myself, with a chance to remain active in the community.

For these reasons, I hope that the Planning Commission favorably reviews this project and thank you for your consideration of my input.

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I am writing in support of the proposed Affinity project on Arroyo Parkway.

I have lived and worked in Pasadena for over 40 years. The housing shortage continues to challenge our community and this project would allow older homeowners a viable option to move from their homes and remain within Pasadena. As an active Realtor in the area, I know that where to relocate if they were to sell, is a major concern with these seniors.

I have reviewed the plans and believe this medical and assisted living project is long overdue. These are complimentary uses, tied together with a very attractive courtyard between the historic buildings. This project will provide an ideal environment for people in the assisted living building to get together with family and friends, and to remain in the community they love. The medical/research building achieves the right level of prominence for this location, while still fitting in.

The thoughtful design will also encourage pedestrian activity down Arroyo Parkway from Old Pasadena.

Having a Metro Station on each side will minimize traffic, which is also the right approach in this area.

Please work closely with the developer team to make any necessary refinements, and help make this project happen soon. It would be a terrific addition to the area and help with our shortage of single family homes. barrel I bone
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RE: 491-577 S. Arroyo Parkway Project
Dear Commissioners:

As a Pasadena resident, owning part of an historic buildiag, (Pasadena's first co-op. The Batcelona,) I write to support the Affinity Project on Arroyo Parkway.

Pete Kutzer is die kind of developer that has a "goodness of fit" for Pasadena. When I was president of the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce from 2003 to 2015, we got to know each other, and watch as three high-quality firms attempted to create an appropriate infill project called Downtown SouthPas. It was sensitive and right-sized for the community. Yet, all were pushed away for fear of change. Today, that same site is a sensitively designed and vibrant comer at Fair Oaks and Mission - a product of The Kutzer Company, who Imew how to proceed to get both residents' embrace and commercial viability.

Pete and I met before the Pandemic and discussed The Affinity plans. Recendy I reviewed the project again.

It looks like an excellent mix of senior housing, medical offices and retail. It's close to the Metro Gold Line stop at Del Mar Stadoa, and Metro buses 177 and others on Del Mar, as weU as Pasadena Transit bus stops on California and S. Atroyo Parkway. If you conclude that the design respects the vision of the Design Review Board in preserving Arroyo Parkway biuldings, concenti-ating the taller buildings near the Gold line, and providing wallcable, pedestrian friendly perimeter, then there are good reasons to approve these plans.

Pasadena, like many California communities, is trying to respond to housing demands, without destroying our neighborhoods. We're even opening up for ADUs. We've allowed density bonuses for housing on all three sides of me — blocking a once protected sightline of die Qty Hall dome and San Gabriel Mountains, for Barcelona Owners.

I do not see similar downsides to the Affinity. Instead, this proposal brings in a solution for Pasadena's families, with specialized housing, so they can stay local as diey transition in their Hves. Since it also brings in a healthcare component, it feels like a two-for one deal.

Thank you volunteering, for guiding Pasadeaa with design sensitivity as well as allowing for commercial viability. When a developet with a track record of respectful, right-sized, historically sensitive projects, such as The Kutzer Company, seek approval — I am very confident, and offer my support I am at i if you'd like to reach me.
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City of Pasadena Design Commission
Attn:MichiTakeda
Hale Building
175 N.GarfieldAve. 2nd Floor
Pasadena,CA 91101
RE: 491-577 S. Arroyo Parkway
Dear Members of the Design Commission:

USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy is invested in supporting people of every age can enjoy life to the fullest. Our vision aspires to promote community, work, and living spaces that are inclusive and health- promoting, which includes attention to the design and flow of the physical space to craft a future environment where people thrive. In harmony with this vision, the Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice (OTFP) consults with organizations and communities that share our vision and core values that strive to create inclusive environments that consider the range individual needs across the lifespan. Specifically, we recognize that the health of the individual is in part constructed by a reciprocal interaction with their environment. While environmental adaptations are not novel in the realm of health and safety, OTFP supports the creation of environments that enhance well-being rather than solely decrease risk to health.

With this in mind, we have been supporting the applicant's team in the design of the Affinity Project in considering how community members might manage their physical health and mental well-being within the site (e.g., exercise facilities, community space, green space), how to facilitate safe and efficient navigation of the environment for individuals of all ability levels (e.g. cognition, vision, mobility), room designs that support open communication, and other health-promoting design choices. Throughout the last year, OTFP has been working with the applicant's team on ideation, design, and layout to explore and implement best practices including the consideration of design principles that support inclusiveness and productive aging. OTFP finds that the project is exemplary in design and function to support ease of use and enjoyment for all membersof the community including but not limited to those with limited mobility.

As a partner in this exciting project, we look forward to continuing our collaborative process until completion. We look forward to continued work ensuring that all aspects of the site have been thoughtfully considered with respect to the breadth of diversity and abilities.

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From: GREGG SMITH
Date: May 24, 2021 at 3:50:19 PMPDT
To: [email protected]
Subject: Affinity Project on Arroyo Parkway
Dear Michi:

My brother and I are the tenants across the street from the proposed project, the Affinity Project. We own the Parkway Grill and the Arroyo Chophouse restaurants and we feel that this project is sorely needed in our great City.

As is apparent, the buildings that occupy the real estate in question have been dilapidated for years and have been an eye sore and in need of some much needed reimagined/vital new uses.

I can not think of a better location for Medical, Research and Assisted Living uses that have synergy that works extremely well together.

I very much like the plans for preserving the two historic structures across the street from our restaurants and using the courtyard between them as the public center of the project.

I also feel that the development is the perfect fit for that corner, and will bring the kinds of jobs and economic activity that has been missing for the last couple of decades.

I feel that the proximity to Huntington Memorial Hospital is ideal.

My brother and I have hosted our Fall Food and Wine Festival at Parkway Grill and the Chophouse for the past 37 Years with all proceeds going to the Hospital. The funds have generally gone to the Trauma Center as more and more hospitals have closed theirs due to the expense involved in operating their own. This has been a very important endeavor for us, as one never knows when a family member or loved one may need to go to a Great Trauma Center. 1 In my opinion this project is long overdue.

We are 100% in favor of the Affinity Project.

Best to you,
Gregg Smith
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Attention:

City of Pasadena Design Commission
Michi Takeda
Hale Building
175 N. Garfield Avenue, 2nd Floor
Pasadena, CA 91101
Dear Commissioners:

I am a 34 year resident of Pasadena and a former commissioner in the City. I therefore appreciate what you do and the time that you devote to reviewing and considering projects for our City.

I am writing to you to express my opinion that an assisted living project is an important component for our City now and in the future. We all are aging and at some point, many of us may need a place where cutting-edge healthcare and research is available outside the hospital environment. It is then, if not right now, when we would look to The Affinity, and find a well designed, state of the art and (travel) accessible resource.

I have reviewed the Affinity Planned Development proposal and appreciate that it makes very good use of the space at 555 S. Arroyo Parkway. The location is very appropriate for access given the Gold Line stations, reducing potential traffic. The building designs works well with the existing historic structures and, being a fan of natural light and outdoor spaces, I again think this design (incorporating courtyards, and extensive landscaping) provides a very inviting atmosphere for potential residents as well as the entire community, if and when they have an opportunity to visit the facility.

I think The Affinity Planned Development would be a welcome asset to the City, for all residents now. With the evolving and expanding world of healthcare, it should also provide great potential for the future.

Thank you again for the time you are devoting to the review and consideration of this project. 1 .PASADENA

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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June 1,2022
Pasadena Planning Commission
Steven Olivas, Chair and Planning Commission
175 North Garfleld Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91109
VIA EMAIL: jvanpatten@cityofpasadena,net, [email protected] Re: The Affinity Project • June 8 Hearing - Environmental Impact Report Dear Chair Otivas and Planning Commissioners
The Board of Directors of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is fully supportive of the Affinity Project at California Boulevard and Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena.

The project will include a medical office building and an assisted living facility along with the existing Whole Foods Market and establishments in the historic properties on site.

The site of the project, along Arroyo Parkway is ideally suited for the uses proposed. Medical offices with complement the nearby Huntington Hospital and the already existing medical uses on Raymond Avenue and Fair Oaks Avenue. The assisted living facility will have easy access to the Gold Line Stations at Del Mar Boulevard and Fillmore Street. Medical offices In close proximity will also provide walkable access to necessary medical support.

We are all aware of the need for housing and services for our aging population.

The project will not have significant impacts on nearby streets and will provide an attractive use to the area that is not under-utilized. It is also compatible with the City of Pasadena's plans for the area and adheres to the General Plan.

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce urges your support for the Affinity Project and asks that you approve the Final Environment Impact Report for the project.

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Dear Hayman,
If possible, could you please forward this message to the Planning Commissioners regarding their review of the Affinity Project today? I'm sorry to be sending it so late and hope you will be able to distribute the message.

Many thanks. Sue Mossman
Dear Chair and Members of the Planning Commission:

On behalf of Pasadena Heritage, I am writing to express our strong and consistent support for the retention and reuse of the historic buildings on Arroyo Parkway that are part of this project. We have met with the developers, expressed our views and ideas, and appreciated being asked to share our opinions through several iterations of the proposed project. Our focus has always been first and foremost the treatment of the historic resources as part of this project.

We believe that the restoration and adaptive re-use of these smaller scale historic buildings adds character to the project, ties the new buildings to their larger historic context, and creates an open, lower-scale component to the project that improves it and the pedestrian experience along Arroyo Parkway.

As you review this PD proposal and deliberate today, please do not consider any change to the project that would jeopardize or eliminate these historic resources which would be to the detriment of the project and the city.

Susan N. Mossman
Executive Director
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June 3,2022
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City of Pasadena, California
Re: June 8, 2022 Meeting on Planned Development #39 (Affinity Project) ("Project")
Sent by email: [email protected]
Dear City of Pasadena Planning Commission:

I am a long-time resident of Madison Heights. The Project is close to my home and is therefore of keen interest to me. I have reviewed both the Preliminary and Final EIRs, and have attended an event where the Project developer presented the various aspects of the Project.

I support the Affinity Project. It will be a benefit to the community, and I encourage you to support it as well. In particular, I like the Project's aged-care and medical uses.

I am chief executive of an operator of both aged-care assisted living and memory care facilities. We do not operate in Pasadena, but have extensive knowledge of the many benefits that such facilities provide to a community, both for their residents and their adult children. Also based on my knowledge of the existing supply of aged-care facilities, the Affinity will meet an unmet demand for high quality aged-care services, and help keep Pasadena's elderly in Pasadena, where they want to stay and without the Project may otherwise have no choice but to move elsewhere. The medical research / office component of the Affinity should also be an attribute and further Pasadena's position of a leading medical services hub.

I am unfortunately unable to join this meeting; however, I request that this letter be read. Thank you for considering my views on this matter.

Best regards,
Andrew Oksner
Submission to Hearing on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 for the Proposed Affinity Project at 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena
The Affinity Project is a significant addition to address Pasadena's unmet senior needs.

Central Pasadena has historically been characterized as a community of local and LA- wide leaders in civic, corporate and medical affairs. Therefore, it is physically a community of large, single- family homes and has been largely self-contained for its needs. Such a community has many leaders who reach their career peak in their 50s- 60s.

That means that 20-30 years later such citizens need access to elegant retirement facilities, easy access shopping facilities and first-class geriatric medical care. Pasadena is not positioned to meet these needs. There are long waiting lists for our few continuum-of-care retirement communities, and, with the exception of Huntington Community Hospital, limited and decentralized medical care inadequate for the complex diseases of the elderly.

In the last few years, the greater Los Angeles medical community has identified these needs and there is currently a competition among the leading medical schools and health providers in Los Angeles to get a foothold in Pasadena. In the last few years Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has affiliated with Huntington Hospital and UCLA with Doheny Eye Institute; Kaiser has established a 4-year Medical School in central Pasadena; and USC is building a 100,000 square foot Medical Office Building to bring its affiliated faculty into the community. In a few years, Pasadena will be known as the City of Roses, of the Rose Bowl and of an easily accessible center of exceptional medical care.

The Affinity Project is a proposed Complex meeting all of these needs. It is a Wellness Innovation Community consisting of a Continuum of Care Assisted Living Facility, an Independent Senior Living building, a Medical Research Building/ an existing Whole Foods Market, underground parking, new commercial space and interwoven and surrounding attractive pedestrian grounds.

This new core Wellness Community will be part of a 5 square block area of downtown Old Pasadena with this extensive medical community, plus many great restaurants, six national chain hotels, and shopping and entertainment in the Paseo Colorado as well as many individual establishments. It will bring Independent Senior Living, the continuum of Assisted Living and a Medical Research facility to this extensive complex of care.

As a retired Professor of Medicine and Genetics who has lived in Pasadena for 20 years, I urge support for the creation of this complimentary community to further extend the capability of Pasadena as a Leading Community of medical and residential care for Seniors.

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Pasadena, CA 91101
Feburary 16, 2022
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: PD#39 - Affinity Project - 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway Planning Commissioners:

This project will be a welcome addition to the area that will provide health and wellness services to residents and the greater community as well. I hope to see the project move forward in a timely manner so we can see the positive economic benefits this plan will bring to
our town.

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February 16, 2022
City of Pasadena i
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: PD#39 - Affinity Project - 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway Planning Coinmissioners:

Frequently the need for more housing is in the news. However, we don't often hear about the need for new housing for seniors. The A£5nity Project is a mixed-use development that will provide both assisted and independent housing options for seniors. The project wiU also include much needed medical office space in the growing medical and technology corridor near Hundngton Memorial Hospital.

I think this project will be a welcome addition to the area that will provide health and wellness services to residents and the greater community as well. I hope to see the project move forward in a timely manner so we can see the positive economic benefits this plan wUl bring to our town.
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Pasadena, CA 91106
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Sydney Dailey
• Pasadena, Ca 91105
Februaiy 16,2022
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
R.E: Planned Development #39 (Affinity Project) 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway Dear City Planners / Planning Staff,
I'm writing to express my support of the Aftmity mixed-use development that is planned on the west side ofAn-oyo Parkway. This investment in the Arroyo Parkway commercial coiTidor will enhance the streetscape and will activate a pedestrian frontage along An-oyo, which currently has no pedestrian activity. It will provide new medical office space and both assisted and independent liousing options for seniors, while preserving tn'o historic buildings on the property.

Best,
Sydney Dailey
February 22, 2022
City of Pasadena
Attn: Mr. Van Patten
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: Planned Development #39 (Affinity Project) 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway Dear Mr. Van Patten,
I'm writing in support of the Affinity project on Arroyo Parkway.

As a longtime resident of Pasadena (I was born at St. Luke's Hospital), I believe this project will provide new uses that are desperately needed in our community. When my mother was widowed and needed additional care, it became impossible to find anything locally that suited her. She is 90 years old and currently in a place in Highland, CA, an hour or more drive for many of our family members. The City must support new investment in housing options for our seniors who want to remain in their community but need facilities that address their changing needs as they age.

Also, the project's investment in new medical and research facilities will expand Pasadena's capabilities in delivering healthcare and help the City stay competitive as technology and medical research advances.

I wish the project included some housing for formerly homeless seniors as our older adults on fixed social security need options for housing or they will become or stay homeless, but I understand that only so much can fit on the site.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Sarah Dusseault
Cyndi Erickson
Feburary 17, 2022
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: Affinity Project ~ 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway
To Whom It May Concern:

Addressing the need for more Class A medical office space in the Huntington Hospital Corridor will not only enhance Pasadena's ability to serve the medical technology industry, but it will contribute to the economic interests of the city as well.

I very much support this project. It will be a great addition to the area.

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Tricia Keane
Pasadena, CA 91104
February 15, 2022
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: The Affinity Project P[anned Development #39-ProvidinR Housing for Semors Dear Honorable Planning Commission:

I am a 19-year resident of Pasadena and writing in support of the Affinity project. City of Pasadena Planned Development Project ff39. The Affinity mixed-use development project addresses two critical needs faced by our City. First is the on-going need for more housing for seniors, and a related need is for additional medical office space for Pasadena's growing medical and technology industry.

This is a well-planned project that is appropriate for and consistent with the Arroyo Parkway corridor, and I respectfully encourage your support.

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February 16, 2022
Jason Van Patten
Senior Planner
City of Pasadena
Via email
Dear Mr. Van Patten,
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association wishes to express its support for the Affinity Project at 465-577 South Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena.

I have reviewed the environmental documents and agree with the determination that there are no impacts from the project that cannot be mitigated.

I appreciate the effort that will be made to preserve the historic buildings on site.

The project will add two important aspects that will enhance the quality of life in Pasadena.

Senior housing is going to become more and more critical as Pasadena's population ages. The Affinity Project will provide quality housing to seniors in our community and region, housing in close proximity to resident needs like groceries, medical facilities and even Huntington Hospital.

The medical office space proposed could serve the residents at the project, but also add opportunities for local residents to access medical care and service providers, another need that will be even more critical in the future.

In addition, the Affinity Project will enhance an important but underutilized corner and contribute to further improving to the Arroyo Parkway corridor. This will be an attractive project that will improve the aesthetics of the area while preserving historic architecture on site.

The Affinity Project will be a positive addition to Pasadena's built environment, provide needed services and housing and have no significant negative impacts on the area or the city.

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association supports the Affinity Project and looks forward to the developjnent.

Thank you,
Paul itt
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February 22, 2022
City of Pasadena
Attn: Mr. Van Patten
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
SUBJECT: Planned Development #39 (Affinity Project) 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway Dear Mr. Van Patten:

Please support the mixed-use plan proposed on Arroyo Parkway.

This investment will further contribute to the City's economic growth, which is needed as we continue to deal with the challenges of the pandemic, and it will re-energize the Arroyo Parkway, an important commerciat corridor in our City. The new medical offices and retail uses will help attract quality medical professionals to a location that's right next to public transit. It will also attract other investment and businesses to the area to serve the needs of the project's senior residents, physicians, medical researchers and office workers. I'm excited about the proposed changes with the streetscape improvements, greenery and open areas, and believe this project will provide positive enhancements for our community.

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Pasadena, CA 91106
2/16/22
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: Arroyo Parkway Planned Development #39 -The Affinity To Whom It May Concern:

When I first heard about the proposed Planned Development on Arroyo Parkway I was worried that we would be losing the Whole Foods Market. I'm happy that the Whole Foods will be maintained and that the other historic buildings on the site will be preserved. It's often so easy for a developer to come in and revise history by putting up a new modern box. I'm happy that is not the case with The Affinity Project.

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Michelle Round
So. Pasadena, Ca 91030
February 17, 2022
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 N. Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, Ca 91101
RE: PD#39 - Affinity Project - 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway Planning Commissioners:

Best regards.

Michelle Round
Feburary 18,2022
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: PDS39 - Affinity Project - 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway Planning Commissioners:

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Charlie Stratton
Pasadena, CA 91105
July 13, 2022
City of Pasadena Design Commission
Attcntioii: Miciii T'akcdfl and Kevin Johnsan
I[;ile Builditig
175 N. Giirficld Aveiiiic, 2nli [••loor
Pasadena, CA y 1101
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Dear Comrrtissioncrs:

Previously I spoke as n strong siipporrer oftlie Affinity llroject, aud I write {igaiii to reiterate tJiat support.

Bccniise off. mccl;c:il conGition I c^niior ntienfl rhc meetLng thii evcjiiiig. so I ain sending diis letter insrcp.d. ^\:> rlic prcsiclcnt of tlie Soiitli I'.isaclenn Chamber Qf f^ommercc I worked for uver a decatlc m an sinti- dt.-v't.-iopMiciit cnviroiiiTicnt .iiid lcanicd how to iinvignrc tlie desires of n n?i- or s!ow-gro\vtli cidzcnry \vlth the CtjU;lUy inipoftaiit need for clinngc and evolution to keep n conimiintty vil^ranr wirll a higll qualih- oi life.

Some of tlic iiius l iinportant gi.iidancc I got wsis trom one of its commercial properly' owner.s wlio had n ComniiLnicnl lu qu.tltly. appt-opriate clcsigiiand seusitivity in pl;>nniilg— Pete Klir/cr and liis teani at The Kuixer Cuiii[)iiiiy.
\\'1lCll Pcle ;lild 1 rcvie\vcd tht; plans tor the proposccl nssisted living facility T hsci slrcady lost borll my parents aft.cr ;i prolonged experience ofm;uiagiiig thcii: final d.iys v-ith a 1'OA. Tr was eyc-opciiitig, cxpcii.'iivc aiid disheanciiing. 'i'lic iiccd for s. quality solution such (is is being proposed in (he Affinity, withid the Ciry of Pasadena, is vital. It will offer fy.iiiilics n way to cope witli the experience ofagiiig in place aiid siipportuig thuir t'liniilics n.s circumstancuy evolve witli tl>c--u- health and pcr.sonal agency.

Pasndena is gro\ving and it's not always welconiet.l. I live in s. historic buildi.ng diatwi1! soon be engulfed by tail biiildin^ on all sides. Fortunately, die Design Coniinissioii licltl tlic developers to sriindards dint promise appealing acstlietic, and the dcnsit}' buiiuses l;g.ken were in ttadc fui: ail affordable housing cotnponcnt. So n-liilc I empaduxc \v-itli others who fear too much growi.ti tot) fiist, I tciid to thiiik that OUE City has a strong handle on it, and benvcen the cjualit)' of this builder and i.)ur soiling guuJclincs, we will gain a i-alLitible nsset in Pasadena by proceeding with the Afhniy project.
k-5"T?u~^or sctvi.ng to make Pasadena a better place to live. F \vish I could speiik to yoii (.tLtccdy in tl-tis, but fiiwt appc'ar m person at tb\s nionicnt. If you w'onJci lilcc to speAk \\'ith inc. I am at icerj^ipce
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July 13,2022
City Of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
Subject: The Affinity Project - 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena Dear City Planners/Planning Staff,
I'm writing to support the mixed-use project called The Affinity. This property consists of a full city block and when completed, I believe it will greatly enhance the Arroyo Parkway corridor and contribute positively to the lives of area residents. •j
People also want to have the care they need as they age. This project would allow continuing care for both independent living and longer-term needs including assisted and memory care. Building a modem medical facility dose to those people with increasing health-related needs is a good fit. The medical resource will serve residents and the greater community as well. But perhaps equally importantly, it will support the areas growing health and weltness industry and help to attract top medical professionals to the city.
hope you will approve this project.

Bestrots
Kyrasso
Jam, Hayman
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Public Comment -7/13/22 PC mtg, Item #5
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I am writing in support of item ft 5 on the Planning Commission agenda for 7/13, the Affinity project.

I have two main reasons:
1) I have lived in Pasadena and South Pasadena for 40 years and have travelled between the two cities many times, often along Arroyo Blvd. Once the center street beautification project was completed a few years ago, it became even more obvious that something should be done to make the boulevard more walkable and pedestrian friendly. This well-designed project does just that, in a block currently broken up by driveways and parking lots and a hodge podge of random uses. I am also impressed that the existing historic buildings are being incorporated into the proposed project.
2) I have elderly parents who have also lived in Pasadena for the past 40 years and we have spent the last year looking at retirement facilities that provide a continuum of care. I can tell you first hand that this type of facility is severely lacking in Pasadena. As is the case for most elderly people, my parents would prefer to remain in their community and, sadly, they are going to be forced to move outside of the city. I wish the Affinity project was being completed rather than beginning!
Thank you for your consideration. I urge you to support this important project and vote for its approval. .Kris Morris f{
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Re: Planning Commission Meeting July 13,2022
Item 5 -Affinity Project, Planned Development #39
Dear Chair Lyon and Planning Commissioners,
The Board of Directors of Old Pasadena Management District (OPMD) received a presentation from the project team of the proposed Planned Development tt39, known as the Affinity Project. The project is notwithin the Old Pasadena borders, but its adjacency makes the contentand execution meaningfLil to our stakeholders. The Board found the overall concept to be well designed, sensitive to its surroundings, and well positioned to provide important services to the Pasadena community. The project developers have executed and managed numerous properties in Old Pasadena, and are well known to be good and thoughtful owners who show as much concern for tlie whole as they do for their specific properties. Ttiey have been especially involved owners and have illustrated affection for Pasadena, respect for its history and historic fabric, and commitment to maintaining quality properties and tenants.

For all of these reasons, the OPMD Board is supportive of the Affinity project.

Respectfully,
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Steve Mulheiin
President & CEO
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Chief Executive Officer
Community Support Office
Sunrise Senior Living
7902 Westpark Drive
McLean, Virginia 22102
Dear Mr. Ca!lison,Jr.,
I am writing to convey to you my deep appreciation for the exceptional care that your staff provided to my mother, Anne Ross, during her 8-year long residency at Sunrise of Playa Vista.

Your staff were attentive to her needs, caring, and were exceptionally competent. She v/as always treated respectfully. The work that you and your staff do is challenging and so very important to residents and their families.

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Community Support Office
Sunrise Senior living
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July 13, 2022
City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: Affinity Project - 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway
Planning Commissioners:

Frequently the need for more housing is in the news. However, we don't often hear about the need for new housing for seniors. The Affinity Project is a mixed-use development that wilt provide both assisted and independent housing options for seniors. The project will also include much needed medical office space in the growing medical and technology corridor near Huntington Memorial Hospital.

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Tam, Hayman
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Affinity Project
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To who it may concern:

As is apparent, the buildings that occupy the real estate in question have been dilapidated for years and have been an eye sore and in need of some much needed reimagined/vital new uses.

I can not think of a better location for Medical, Research and Assisted Living uses that have synergy that works extremely well together.

I very much like the plans for preserving the two historic structures across the street from our restaurants and using the courtyard between them as the public center of the project.

I also feel that the development is the perfect fit for that corner, and will bring the kinds of jobs and economic activity that has been missing for the last couple of decades.

I feel that the proximity to Huntington Memorial Hospital is ideal.

My brother and I have hosted our Fall Food and Wine Festival at Parkway Grill and the Chophouse for the past 37 Years with all proceeds going to the Hospital. The funds have generally gone to the Trauma Center as more and more hospitals have closed their Trauma Centers due to the expense involved in operating their own Centers. This has been a very important endeavor for us, as one never knows when a family member or loved one may need to go to a local Trauma Center.

In my opinion this project is long overdue. We are 100% in favor of the Affinity Project.

Best to you,
Gregg Smith
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City of Pasadena
Planning & Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
Affinity Project) 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway
Dear City Planners/Planning Staff,
I'm writing to express my support of The Affinity mixed-used development that is planned on the west side of Arroyo Parkway. This investment in the Arroyo Parkway commercial corridor will enhance the streetscape and will activate a pedestrian frontage along Arroyo, which currently hSs no pedestrian activity. It will provide new medical office space and both assisted and independent housing options for seniors, while preserving two historic buildings on the property.

Given the track record and extensive experience of the development team, led by Patrick Chraghchian and Pete Kutzer, I'm confident that this project will greatly enhance the Arroyo Parkway corridor and be a wonderful resource to our community. es
Karora
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south lake business association
201 south lake avenue suite 505 pasadena ca 91101
1626.792.1259 f 626.792.1287 e [email protected] March 23, 2022
Jason Van Patten, Senior Planner
City of Pasadena
Planning and Community Development Department
175 North Garfield Ave.

Pasadena, CA 91101
RE: Planned Development #39 - Affinity Project - 465-577 S. Arroyo Parkway Dear Jason,
The South Lake Business Association is writing to express our support for the construction and development of The Affinity Wellness Community project in Pasadena. We would also like to commend Arroyo Parkway, LLC and its team for their commitment to the Pasadena Business Community, the emergent sectors within it, and those who have made a home in this city.

Amidst the rise of commercial and residential developments in the County, The Affinity's mix of state-of- the-art medical service/research, assisted living facility, and retail component are unique in vision and function. The project is a welcomed addition to the thriving life science and medical industries looking to operate in Pasadena. Its location, in a vibrant section of the Arroyo corridor, will aid in the success of shops, restaurants, and retail businesses in the area. Finally, the project's residential component will help address the acute shortage of assisted senior living facilities in the city.

We also enthusiastically approve of the preservation of the historical building within The Affinity.

It is for all these reasons that the South Lake Business Association supports the efforts of our colleagues and neighbors in the approval and construction of The Affinity Wellness Community Project.

Yours sincerely,
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Oscar Torres
President
South Lake Business Association
Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Abraham siordia and I'm a Local 661 Caq^enters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity. Opportunity for union members in the Pasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than commuting everyday to Los Angeles, Orange County, or further. This also creates opportunity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skills training to be successful in the construction industry.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Abraham siordia
1 Takeda. Michi
Subject: FW: Item no .5 affinity project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Adrian Gudino and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Adrian Gudino
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: tern No. 5 Affinity Project
My name is Adrian Moran and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Adrian moran
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
My name is Albert Garcia, and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Albert Garcia
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Alberto Sanchez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding tlie hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible- contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Alberto Sanchez
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Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My nanie is Alejandro chavez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made-a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity. Opportunity for union members in the Pasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than cominuting everyday to Los Angeles, Orange County, or further. This also creates opportunity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skills training to be successful in the construction industry.

It is important that we do not let great opportunities like this pass. We need jobs and we need good paying jobs- mortgage paying jobs, we need liealthcare, and we need retirement options for workers that call Pasadena their home. This project would create all that. With the amount of working union families that live in the area this project would benefit the community and the people that call this comniunity home. Let's take advantage of every opportunity to create economic prosperity for our constituents and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, AIejandro Chavez
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1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Alonso Vargas and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and-pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Alonso Vargas
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Andrew Gonzalez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity.

Opportunity for union members in the Pasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than commuting everyday to Los Angeles, Orange County, or further. This also creates opportunity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skills training to be successful in the construction industry.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Andrew gonzalez
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item no. 5 affinity project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Andruw Aguilar and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice niy FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Andruw Aguilar
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No.5 affinity project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Angel lomeli and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda, Mlichi
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Subject: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Anibal Rios and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Caq3enters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

It is important that we do not let great opportunities like this pass. We need jobs and we need good paying jobs- mortgage paying jobs, we need heatthcare, and we need retirement options for workers that call Pasadena their home. This project would create all that. With the amount of working union families that live in the area this project would benefit the community and the people that call this community home. Let's take advantage of every opportunity to create economic prosperity for our constituents and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item no.5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Anthony Perez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Anthony Perez
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1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No.5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Annando hernandez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Armando hemandez
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Blake Powell and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Blake Powell
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Carpenter / NFS CPFC Services
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A team is something you belong to,
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something you have to earn."
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1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Bonifasio Rojas and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Bonifasio Rojas
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW; Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Brandon Solorzano and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Brandon Solorzano
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1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Bryan De Leon, and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Bryan De Lean
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 affinity project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Bryon M_and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda, Michi
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Subject: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is cameron wadatz and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: tern No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Carlos Carbajal and I'm a Local 66 1 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask th.at you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Carlos Carbajal
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Subject: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Chuck Powell and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity.

Opportunity for union members in the Pasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than commuting everydayto Los Angeles, Orange County, or further. This also creates opportiinity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skills training to be successful in the construction industry.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Chuck Powell
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1 Takeda. Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Cristal Solis-Garcia and I'm a wife to a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Respectfully,
Cristal Solis-Garcia
Wife to Local 661 Carpenters Union Member
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Dan Langford and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity. Opportunity for union members in the Pasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than commuting every day to Los Angeles, Orange County, or further. This also creates opportunity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skills training to be successful in the construction industry.

This project would create all that. With the amount of working union families that live in the area this project would benefit the community and the people that call this community home. Let's take advantage of every opportunity to create economic prosperity for our constituents and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Daniel Acosta and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Daniel Ayala and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made-a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Daniel Ayala
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1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Daniel Galindo and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Daniel Galindo
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW; Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Dmitri and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,Dmitri Turner
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1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item no.5 affinity project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Edgar Flares and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Jason Green
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Eduardo Diaz and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors-that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661
Carpenters Union Member
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No.5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Edward Mills and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Edward Mills
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1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
My name is Elvis Corvera and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

It is important that we do not let great opportunities like this pass. We need jobs and we need good paying jobs- mortgage paying jobs, we need-healthcare, and we need retirement options for workers that call Pasadena their home. This project would create all that. With the amount of working union families that live in the area this project would benefit the community and the people that call this community home. Let's take advantage of every opportunity to create economic prosperity for our constituents and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 213 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
My name is Emilia Gonzalez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is emilio guidos and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Emilia Sandoval and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Emilia Sandoval
1 Takeda, Michi
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Subject:FW: Item no. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name isand I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Emmanuel Vazquez
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No, 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Enrique Apodaca, and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Enrique Apodaca
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Eric Valles and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member, Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Eric Valles
1 Takeda. Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project A
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Feliciano Flares and I am a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I am writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

It is important tliat we do not let great opportunities like this pass. We need jobs and we need good paying jobs- mortgage paying jobs, we need healthcare, and we need retirement options for workers that call Pasadena their home. This project would create all that. With the amount of working union families that live in the area this project would benefit the community and the people that call this community home. Let's take advantage of every opportunity to create economic prosperity for our constituents and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Feliciano Flores
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1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
My name is Franklin Rivera and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Herbert Hardy and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Herbert Hardy
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is lan Letelier and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for tlie Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, lan Letelier
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Hayman Tarn,
My name is Irene Langford and I'm a Local 661 Caipenters Union members wife. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity.

Opportunity for union members in the Pasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than coiTimuting every day to Los Angeles, Orange County, or further. This also creates opportunity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skills training to be successful in the construction industry.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Caipenters Union Member wife,
Irene Langford
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1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Israel Camacho and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Ivan Burgara and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, IvanBurgara
1 Takeda. Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Jason Green and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Jason Green
1 Takeda. Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Javier Hemandez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the AffinityProject. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages andbenefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobswith benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity. Opportunity for union members in the Pasadena area to work andbuild in the area they live rather than commuting everyday to Los Angeles, Orange County, or further. This also createsopportunity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skills training to be successful in theconstruction industry.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5- Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Jerred Langford and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Javier Vera and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Javier Vera
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name isjesus Gamez I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Joe Fuchs and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Cai'penters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Jonathan Saenz and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer-has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Jonathan Saenz
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1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Jose alvarez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates ai-e good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone 1 Takeda, Michi
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Subject: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Jose castaneda_and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Jose castaneda
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: No 5 affinity project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Jose Cruz, and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting • wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Jose cruz
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is _Jose Salcedo_and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Jose Salcedo
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tam,
My name is Josh and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Josh Trejo
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Josue Solis Quinones and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

It is important that we do not let great opportunities like this pass. We need jobs and we need good paying jobs- mortgage paying jobs, we need healthcare, and we need retirement options for workers that call Pasadena their home. This project would create all that. With the amount of working union families that live in the area this project would benefit the community and the people that call this community home. Let's take advantage of every opportunity to create economic prosperity for our constituents and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community,
We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Sincerely,
Josue Solis Quinones
Local 661 Carpenters Union Member
1 Takeda. Michi
Subject: FW; Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Josue and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Juan Arenas and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Juan Arenas
1 Takeda. Michi
Subject: FW: Item No, 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Juan Carlos Benoit and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member.
1 Takeda. Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Juan Hernandez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Juan Hemandez
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Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tain,
My name is Justin Sanchez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for theAffinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supportingwages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects tike this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are goodpaying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity. Opportunity for union members in thePasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than commuting everyday to Los Angeles, Orange County, orfurther. This also creates opportunity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skillstraining to be successful in the construction industry.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Kamran and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Kamran S Sepanlou
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Kevin Limones and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda. Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Kevin Marcial-Sahagun and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda. Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
My name is Liliana Rojo and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project-
The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Liliana Rojo
I
Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Maria Coronado and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member.

Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

It is important that we do not let great opportunities like this pass. We need jobs and we need good paying jobs- mortgage paying jobs, we need healthcare, and we need retirement options for workers that call Pasadena their home. This project would create all that. With the amount of working union families that live in the area this project would benefit the community and the people that call this community home. Let's take advantage of every opportunity to create economic prosperity for our constituents and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community.
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
My name is Marielena Apodaca and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for tlie Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as liealthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Marielena Apodaca
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Marion Miranda and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Affinity project
Subject: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Mitchell knox and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for theAffinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are goodpaying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity. Opportunity for union members in thePasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than commuting everyday to Los Angeles, Orange County, orfurther. This also creates opportunity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skills training to be successful in the construction industry.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Mitchell knox
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Nelson Marin and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Sent from my iPhone
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Oscar and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Oscar Tirade
1 Takeda. Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Patrick Crockerham and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity. Opportunity for union members inthe Pasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than commuting everyday to Los Angeles, Orange County, or further. This also creates opportunity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skills training to be successful in the construction industry.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Patrick Crockerham
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject; FW; Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Rafael olivares and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Rafael OIivares
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Richard Cardenas and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Sent from my iPhone
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
My name is Rolando Urquidez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for tlie Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity. Opportunity for union members in thePasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than commuting everyday to Los Angeles, Orange County, orfurther. This also creates opportunity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skillstraining to be successful in the construction industry.

It is important that we do not let great oppoilunities like this pass. We need jobs and we need good paying jobs- mortgagepaying jobs, we need healthcare, and we need retirement options for workers that call Pasadena their home. This projectwould create all that. With the amount of working union families that live in the area this project would benefit the community and the people that call this community home. Let's take advantage of every opportunity to create economicprosperity for our constituents and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Sent from my iPhone
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Sadie Lopez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like .this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity. Opportunity for union members in the Pasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than commuting everyday to Los Angeles, Orange County, or further. This also creates opportunity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skills training to be successful in the construction industry.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Sadie Lopez
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: [email protected]
Subject: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Sammy Granados and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Caq?enters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Sandra Hamilton and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Sandra Hamilton
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Shane Lau and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Shane Lau
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Shaun Mieure and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Shaun Mieure
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Subject: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
My name is Steve Perez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Susan Fuchs, and I'm a wife of a Local 661 Caqienters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Susan Fuchs
Sent from my iPhone
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Tom Cummings and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Thomas Cummings
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Vici Langford and I'm a mother and wife of a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Vici Langford
Sent from my iPhone
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject: FW: No. 5 Affinity Project
Hayman Tarn,
My name is Victor Camposeco and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects tike this that also create opportunity. Opportunity for union members in the Pasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than commuting everyday to Los Angeles, Orange County, or further. This also creates opportunity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skills training to be successful in the construction industry.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Victor Camposeco
1 Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item no.5 affinity project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is Victoria Gudino and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
1 Takeda, Mich?
Subject: FW: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name is yesenia lopez_ and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regardingthe hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing familysupporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates aregood paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity. Opportunity for unionmembers in the Pasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than commuting everyday to LosAngeles, Orange County, or further. This also creates opportunity for individuals to get on a career path withthe trades and to get the proper skills training to be successful in the construction industry.

V/e ask that you SUPPORT this project in fuii and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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Takeda, Michi
Subject:FW: Item No.5 Affinity Project
Subject: Item No. 5 Affinity Project
Dear Hayman Tarn,
My name isYesselDiaz I am the wife of a local 661Carpenter_and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
1 McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
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Protect Pasadena Trees
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Re: Protect Pasadena Trees
DearMr.Jomsky,
The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving the planned development project located at 465-577 Arroyo Parkway-1) A massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, destroying all trees on the property; 2) Planting of no large trees between building lot lines to create an urban canopy within a dense urban area;3) Zero street setbacks which will destroy the potential integration of trees into the new development plans supporting our urban forest policy. 4) Planting of only two street trees as described in the conditions of approval. 5) On page 42 of the Responses to Comments in the Final EIR, the city explicitly acknowledges "that in-ground trees may convey a perception of greater permanence than trees in planters; however, from an arboriculture perspective, there is little difference." Does City Council agree with this statement? The City Council must further review why the EIR conditions for this project approves of only two additional street trees to suffice to match our our urban forestry goals and policies for the General Plan. It is the city's and residents' interest to create an environment where strong urban forestry efforts with dense vegetation and a beautiful urban canopy for the vitality and health of the neighborhood. It is imperative that we ensure the city we pass down to our children is made of more than just parking lots and concrete developments.

Sincerely,
Mr. Ken Perry
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Mayor Victor Gordo
Pasadena City Council
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Re: The Affinity Project - October 24 Public Hearing
Dear Mayor Gordo and City Council Members
The Board of Directors of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is fully supportive of the Affinity Project at California Boulevard and Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena.

The project will include a medical office building and an assisted living facility along with the existing Whole Foods Market and establishments in the historic properties on site.

The Arroyo Parkway site is ideally suited for the uses proposed. Medical offices will complement the nearby Huntington Hospital and the already existing medical uses on Raymond Avenue and Fair Oaks Avenue. The assisted living facility will have easy access to the Gold Line Stations at Del Mar Boulevard and Fillmore Street. Medical offices in close proximity will also provide walkable access to necessary medical support for residents of the project.

We are all aware of the need for housing and services for our aging population.

The project will not have significant impacts on nearby streets and will provide an attractive use to the area that is currently very under-utilized. It is also compatible with the City of Pasadena's plans for the area and adheres to the General Plan.

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce urges your support for the Affinity Project and asks that you approve the project.
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44 North Mentor Avenue • Pasadena. California 91106-1745 626-795-3355 ph • 626-795-5603 fax • www.pasadena-chamber.org McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
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Re: Magnolia Landmark District and the Affinity Project DearMr.Jomsky,
The residents of Magnolia Landmark District are alarmed by the planned development proposal to build two,seven- story buildings just a block and a half from our boundaries. The Project as described with medical uses, has a traffic volume of 6,366 trips a day if the questionable and overzealous "trip credits" are not factored in. The City of Pasadena has not placed any conditions of approval in the CEQA study to protect our neighborhood from cut through traffic and they have not provided conditions to ensure we can readily exit our street when the train creates backup all the way to Euclid Avenue during peak hours. How will the lack of any limitations or conditions for approval prevent this adjacent historic neighborhood of quiet streets and historic homes turn into a very busy, noisy and unsafe living environment? Pasadena Land Use regulations were meant to help neighborhoods evolve without sacrificing their unique characteristics or charm. This proposed use will erode our surrounding historical neighborhood if it moves forward with the massive unmitigated number of vehicle trips adjacent to our historic neighborhood. In addition, this planned development is completely incompatible with our General Plan which promises to protect the character of our neighborhoods. Council must do more to understand the impacts of building 380,000 sfof new medical space a block and a half from our boundaries. How we can be assured our neighborhood will not be impacted when there are currently no mitigations being put in place to ensure our landmark district remains healthy, comfortable, and pedestiran safe while adjacent commercial districts massively expand? We must ensure this idea of a high-growth, high-density model for Arroyo Parkway has been thoroughly reviewed and impacts are appropriately mitigated before moving forward. Can the city consider doing a cumulative traffic impact report to ensure our street will remain accessible? The CEQA analysis is based on the 2013 Travel demand Forecasting Model which seems old considering we are closing in on 2023. In addition, the EIR Response to Comments (112.3) also states the City's inability to conduct traffic count surveys, why? It seems perfectly plausible and imperative to conduct in person traffic surveys to ensure the success of our roads and maintenance of our historic neighborhoods. This development is too massive, lacks enough green space for future residents, is not contextually relative to our suburban neighborhood, and will cause the intrusion of traffic impacts to our street. Southwest Pasadena does not have the proper infrastructure to support such growth, and we are concerned that all of this new traffic will make it nearly impossible for Pasadena residents to access adjacent roads for their transportation needs. When was the last time Pasadena approved a project of this size with only one condition of approval being two street trees?
Sincerely,
Mr.JeffKamin
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Re: Magnolia Landmark District and the Affinity Project Dear Mr.Jomsky,
The residents of Magnolia Landmark District are alarmed by the planned development proposal to build two, seven- story buildings just a block and a half from our boundaries. The Project as described with medical uses, has a traffic volume of 6,366 trips a day if the questionable and overzealous "trip credits" are not factored in. The City of Pasadena has not placed any conditions of approval in the CEQA study to protect our neighborhood from cut through traffic and they have not provided conditions to ensure we can readily exit our street when the train creates backup all the way to Euclid Avenue during peak hours. How will the lack of any limitations or conditions for approval prevent this adjacent historic neighborhood of quiet streets and historic homes turn into a very busy, noisy and unsafe living environment? Pasadena Land Use regulations were meant to help neighborhoods evolve without sacrificing their unique characteristics or charm. This proposed use will erode our surrounding historical neighborhood if it moves forward with the massive unmitigated number of vehicle trips adjacent to our historic neighborhood. In addition, this planned development is completely incompatible with our General Plan which promises to protect the character of our neighborhoods. Council must do more to understand the impacts of building 380,000 sf of new medical space a block and a half from our boundaries. How we can be assured our neighborhood will not be impacted when there are currently no mitigations being put in place to ensure our landmark district remains healthy, comfortable, and pedestiran safe while adjacent commercial districts massively expand? We must ensure this idea of a high-growth, high-density model for Arroyo Parkway has been thoroughly reviewed and impacts are appropriately mitigated before moving forward. Can the city consider doing a cumulative traffic impact report to ensure our street will remain accessible? The CEQA analysis is based on the 2013 Travel demand Forecasting Model which seems old considering we are closing in on 2023. In addition, the EIR Response to Comments (112.3) also states the City's inability to conduct traffic count surveys, why? It seems perfectly plausible and imperative to conduct in person traffic surveys to ensure the success of our roads and maintenance of our historic neighborhoods. This development is too massive, lacks enough green space for future residents, is not contextually relative to our suburban neighborhood, and will cause the intrusion of traffic impacts to our street. Southwest Pasadena does not have the proper infrastructure to support such growth, and we are concerned that all of this new traffic will make it nearly impossible for Pasadena residents to access adjacent roads for their transportation needs. When was the last time Pasadena approved a project of this size with only one condition of approval being two street trees?
Sincerely,
Dr. Amy Kim
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Pasadena's General Plan includes goals and policies with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating any negative environmental effects for the city, including protecting trees and open space. Policy 10.13 encourages the maintenance and planting of additional trees along the city's sidewalks and private developments to support the health and diversity of wildlife, reduce the urban heat index, and sequester GHG emissions. However, in the Affinity Draft EIR, the only planned condition for approval calls for planting of two new street trees along Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd. All other trees will be above-grade planters. This project is proposed to remove 23 current in-ground trees—two are mature Canary Pines, which produce significant shade. The plan to replace 23 mature trees with only two street trees and 38 above-grade trees in planters, raises a number of valid questions: 1) How can Pasadena's city council find this project to be in alignment with the goals and policies related to the urban forest as outlined in our General Plan? 2) Are the two new sidewalk trees enough to support healthy and diverse wildlife? 3) How effective are potted trees at mitigating and sequestering the pollution caused by the estimated 6,952 additional vehicle trips (as proposed by building A) 4) Will the above-ground potted plants reduce the urban heat island that will be created from the construction of a 151,000 sf medical office and 184,376 senior living facility? The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving this project: 1) The proposed massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, which will destroy all trees on the property; 2) The lack of any plans to place large trees between building lot lines, which would create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) The complete lack of street setbacks, which destroys any potential integration of trees into the new development; and 4) The assertion that planting two in-ground trees will somehow meet Pasadena's goals regarding trees and green neighborhoods.

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Dr. Amy Kirn
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Re: Magnolia Landmark District and the Affinity Project Dear Mr.Jomsky,
The residents of Magnolia Landmark District are alarmed by the planned development proposal to build two, seven- story buildings just a block and a half from our boundaries. The Project as described with medical uses, has a traffic volume of 6,366 trips a day if the questionable and overzealous "trip credits" are not factored in. The City of Pasadena has not placed any conditions of approval in the CEQA study to protect our neighborhood from cut through traffic and they have not provided conditions to ensure we can readily exit our street when the train creates backup all the way to Euclid Avenue during peak hours. How wilt the lack of any limitations or conditions for approval prevent this adjacent historic neighborhood of quiet streets and historic homes turn into a very busy, noisy and unsafe living environment? Pasadena Land Use regulations were meant to help neighborhoods evolve without sacrificing their unique characteristics or charm. This proposed use will erode our surrounding historical neighborhood if it moves forward with the massive unmitigated number of vehicle trips adjacent to our historic neighborhood. In addition, this planned development is completely incompatible with our General Plan which promises to protect the character of our neighborhoods. Council must do more to understand the impacts of building 380,000 sf of new medical space a block and a half from our boundaries. How we can be assured our neighborhood will not be impacted when there are currently no mitigations being put in place to ensure our landmark district remains healthy, comfortable, and pedestiran safe while adjacent commercial districts massively expand? We must ensure this idea of a high-growth, high-density model for Arroyo Parkway has been thoroughly reviewed and impacts are appropriately mitigated before moving forward. Can the city consider doing a cumulative traffic impact report to ensure our street will remain accessible? The CEQA analysis is based on the 2013 Travel demand Forecasting Model which seems old considering we are closing in on 2023. In addition, the EIR Response to Comments (112.3) also states the City's inability to conduct traffic count surveys, why? It seems perfectly plausible and imperative to conduct in person traffic surveys to ensure the success of our roads and maintenance of our historic neighborhoods. This development is too massive, lacks enough green space for future residents, is not contextually relative to our suburban neighborhood, and will cause the intrusion of traffic impacts to our street. Southwest Pasadena does not have the proper infrastructure to support such growth, and we are concerned that all of this new traffic will make it nearly impossible for Pasadena residents to access adjacent roads for their transportation needs. When was the last time Pasadena approved a project of this size with only one condition of approval being two street trees?
Sincerely,
Teri Shikasho
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DearMr.Jomsky,
Pasadena's General Plan includes goals and policies with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating any negative environmental effects for the city, including protecting trees and open space. Policy 10.13 encourages the maintenance and planting of additional trees along the city's sidewalks and private developments to support the health and diversity of wildlife, reduce the urban heat index, and sequester GHG emissions. However, in the Affinity Draft EIR, the only planned condition for approval calls for planting of two new street trees along Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd. All other trees will be above-grade planters. This project is proposed to remove 23 current in-ground trees—two are mature Canary Pines, which produce significant shade. The plan to replace 23 mature trees with only two street trees and 38 above-grade trees in planters, raises a number of valid questions: 1) How can Pasadena's city council find this project to be in alignment with the goals and policies related to the urban forest as outlined in our General Plan? 2) Are the two new sidewalk trees enough to support healthy and diverse wildlife? 3) How effective are potted trees at mitigating and sequestering the pollution caused by the estimated 6,952 additional vehicle trips (as proposed by building A) 4) Will the above-ground potted plants reduce the urban heat island that will be created from the construction of a 151,000 sf medical office and 184,376 senior living facility? The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving this project: 1) The proposed massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, which will destroy all trees on the property; 2) The lack of any plans to place large trees between building lot lines, which would create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) The complete lack of street setbacks, which destroys any potential integration of trees into the new development; and 4) The assertion that planting two in-ground trees will somehow meet Pasadena's goals regarding trees and green neighborhoods. We must do everything possible to promote a stronger urban tree canopy.

Sincerely,
Ten Shikasho
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Re: Magnolia Landmark District and the Affinity Project DearMr.Jomsky,
The residents of Magnolia Landmark District are alarmed by the planned development proposal to build two, seven- story buildings just a block and a half from our boundaries. The Project as described with medical uses, has a traffic volume of 6,366 trips a day if the questionable and overzealous "trip credits" are not factored in. The City of Pasadena has not placed any conditions of approval in the CEQA study to protect our neighborhood from cut through traffic and they have not provided conditions to ensure we can readily exit our street when the train creates backup all the way to Euclid Avenue during peak hours. How will the lack of any limitations or conditions for approval prevent this adjacent historic neighborhood of quiet streets and historic homes turn into a very busy, noisy and unsafe living environment? Pasadena Land Use regulations were meant to help neighborhoods evolve without sacrificing their unique characteristics or charm. This proposed use will erode our surrounding historical neighborhood if it moves forward with the massive unmitigated number of vehicle trips adjacent to our historic neighborhood. In addition, this planned development is completely incompatible with our General Plan which promises to protect the character of our neighborhoods. Council must do more to understand the impacts of building 380,000 sf of new medical space a block and a half from our boundaries. How we can be assured our neighborhood will not be impacted when there are currently no mitigations being put in place to ensure our landmark district remains healthy, comfortable, and pedestiran safe while adjacent commercial districts massively expand? We must ensure this idea of a high-growth, high-density model for Arroyo Parkway has been thoroughly reviewed and impacts are appropriately mitigated before moving forward. Can the city consider doing a cumulative traffic impact report to ensure our street will remain accessible? The CEQA analysis is based on the 2013 Travel demand Forecasting Model which seems old considering we are closing in on 2023. In addition, the EIR Response to Comments (112.3) also states the City's inability to conduct traffic count surveys, why? It seems perfectly plausible and imperative to conduct in person traffic surveys to ensure the success of our roads and maintenance of our historic neighborhoods. This development is too massive, lacks enough green space for future residents, is not contextually relative to our suburban neighborhood, and will cause the intrusion of traffic impacts to our street. Southwest Pasadena does not have the proper infrastructure to support such growth, and we are concerned that all of this new traffic will make it nearly impossible for Pasadena residents to access adjacent roads for their transportation needs. When was the last time Pasadena approved a project of this size with only one condition of approval being two street trees?
Sincerely,
Mr. John Holmes
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Dear Mr.Jomsky,
The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving the planned development project located at 465-577 Arroyo Parkway-1) A massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, destroying all trees on the property; 2) Planting of no large trees between building lot lines to create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) Zero street setbacks which will destroy the potential integration of trees into the new development plans supporting our urban forest policy. 4) Planting of only two street trees as described in the conditions of approval. 5) On page 42 of the Responses to Comments in the Final EIR, the city explicitly acknowledges "that in-ground trees may convey a perception of greater permanence than trees in planters; however, from an arboriculture perspective, there is little difference." Does City Council agree with this statement? The City Council must further review why the EIR conditions for this project approves of only two additional street trees to suffice to match our our urban forestry goals and policies for the General Plan. It is the city's and residents' interest to create an environment where strong urban forestry efforts with dense vegetation and a beautiful urban canopy for the vitality and health of the neighborhood. It is imperative that we ensure the city we pass down to our children is made of more than just parking lots and concrete developments.

Sincerely,
Mr.JeffKamin
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Re: Magnolia Landmark District and the Affinity Project DearMr.Jomsky,
The residents of Magnolia Landmark District are alarmed by the planned development proposal to build two,seven- story buildings just a block and a half from our boundaries. The Project as described with medical uses, has a traffic volume of 6,366 trips a day if the questionable and overzealous "trip credits" are not factored in. The City of Pasadena has not placed any conditions of approval in the CEQA study to protect our neighborhood from cut through traffic and they have not provided conditions to ensure we can readily exit our street when the train creates backup all the way to Euclid Avenue during peak hours. How will the lack of any limitations or conditions for approval prevent this adjacent historic neighborhood of quiet streets and historic homes turn into a very busy, noisy and unsafe living environment? Pasadena Land Use regulations were meant to help neighborhoods evolve without sacrificing their unique characteristics or charm. This proposed use will erode our surrounding historical neighborhood if it moves forward with the massive unmitigated number of vehicle trips adjacent to our historic neighborhood. In addition, this planned development is completely incompatible with our General Plan which promises to protect the character of our neighborhoods. Council must do more to understand the impacts of building 380,000 sf of new medical space a block and a half from our boundaries. How we can be assured our neighborhood will not be impacted when there are currently no mitigations being put in place to ensure our landmark district remains healthy, comfortable, and pedestiran safe while adjacent commercial districts massively expand? We must ensure this idea of a high-growth, high-density model for Arroyo Parkway has been thoroughly reviewed and impacts are appropriately mitigated before moving forward. Can the city consider doing a cumulative traffic impact report to ensure our street will remain accessible? The CEQA analysis is based on the 2013 Travel demand Forecasting Model which seems old considering we are closing in on 2023. In addition, the EIR Response to Comments (112.3) also states the City's inability to conduct traffic count surveys, why? It seems perfectly plausible and imperative to conduct in person traffic surveys to ensure the success of our roads and maintenance of our historic neighborhoods. This development is too massive, lacks enough green space for future residents, is not contextually relative to our suburban neighborhood, and will cause the intrusion of traffic impacts to our street. Southwest Pasadena does not have the proper infrastructure to support such growth, and we are concerned that all of this new traffic will make it nearly impossible for Pasadena residents to access adjacent roads for their transportation needs. When was the last time Pasadena approved a project of this size with only one condition of approval being two street trees?
Sincerely,
Dr. Heather and Mr Gabe Moreno
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Re: Magnolia Landmark District and the Affinity Project DearMr.Jomsky,
The residents of Magnolia Landmark District are alarmed by the planned development proposal to build two, seven- story buildings just a block and a half from our boundaries. The Project as described with medical uses, has a traffic volume of 6,366 trips a day if the questionable and overzealous "trip credits" are not factored in. The City of Pasadena has not placed any conditions of approval in the CEQA study to protect our neighborhood from cut through traffic and they have not provided conditions to ensure we can readily exit our street when the train creates backup all the way to Euclid Avenue during peak hours. How will the lack of any limitations or conditions for approval prevent this adjacent historic neighborhood of quiet streets and historic homes turn into a very busy, noisy and unsafe living environment? Pasadena Land Use regulations were meant to help neighborhoods evolve without sacrificing their unique characteristics or charm. This proposed use will erode our surrounding historical neighborhood if it moves forward with the massive unmitigated number of vehicle trips adjacent to our historic neighborhood. In addition, this planned development is completely incompatible with our General Plan which promises to protect the character of our neighborhoods. Council must do more to understand the impacts of building 380,000 sf of new medical space a block and a half from our boundaries. How we can be assured our neighborhood will not be impacted when there are currently no mitigations being put in place to ensure our landmark district remains healthy, comfortable, and pedestiran safe while adjacent commercial districts massively expand? We must ensure this idea of a high-growth, high-density model forArroyo Parkway has been thoroughly reviewed and impacts are appropriately mitigated before moving forward. Can the city consider doing a cumulative traffic impact report to ensure our street will remain accessible? The CEQA analysis is based on the 2013 Travel demand Forecasting Model which seems old considering we are closing in on 2023. In addition, the EIR Response to Comments (112.3) also states the City's inability to conduct traffic count surveys, why? It seems perfectly plausible and imperative to conduct in person traffic surveys to ensure the success of our roads and maintenance of our historic neighborhoods. This development is too massive, lacks enough green space for future residents, is not contextually relative to our suburban neighborhood, and will cause the intrusion of traffic impacts to our street. Southwest Pasadena does not have the proper infrastructure to support such growth, and we are concerned that all of this new traffic will make it nearly impossible for Pasadena residents to access adjacent roads for their transportation needs. When was the last time Pasadena approved a project of this size with only one condition of approval being two street trees?
Sincerely,
Frances Morrison
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Dear Mr. Jomsky,
The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving the planned development project located at 465-577 Arroyo Parkway-1) A massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, destroying all trees on the property; 2) Planting of no large trees between building lot lines to create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) Zero street setbacks which will destroy the potential integration of trees into the new development plans supporting our urban forest policy. 4) Planting of only two street trees as described in the conditions of approval. 5) On page 42 of the Responses to Comments in the Final EIR, the city explicitly acknowledges "that in-ground trees may convey a perception of greater permanence than trees in planters; however, from an arboriculture perspective, there is little difference." Does City Council agree with this statement? The City Council must further review why the EIR conditions for this project approves of only two additional street trees to suffice to match our our urban forestry goals and policies for the General Plan. It is the city's and residents' interest to create an environment where strong urban forestry efforts with dense vegetation and a beautiful urban canopy for the vitality and health of the neighborhood. It is imperative that we ensure the city we pass down to our children is made of more than just parking lots and concrete developments.

Sincerely,
Frances Morrison
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DearMr.Jomsky,
Pasadena's General Plan includes goals and policies with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating any negative environmental effects for the city, including protecting trees and open space. Policy 10.13 encourages the maintenance and planting of additional trees along the city's sidewalks and private developments to support the health and diversity of wildlife, reduce the urban heat index, and sequester GHG emissions. However, in the Affinity Draft EIR, the only planned condition for approval calls for planting of two new street trees along Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd. All other trees will be above-grade planters. This project is proposed to remove 23 current in-ground trees—two are mature Canary Pines, which produce significant shade. The plan to replace 23 mature trees with only two street trees and 38 above-grade trees in planters, raises a number of valid questions: 1) How can Pasadena's city council find this project to be in alignment with the goals and policies related to the urban forest as outlined in our General Plan? 2) Are the two new sidewalk trees enough to support healthy and diverse wildlife? 3) How effective are potted trees at mitigating and sequestering the pollution caused by the estimated 6,952 additional vehicle trips (as proposed by building A) 4) Will the above-ground potted plants reduce the urban heat island that will be created from the construction of a 151,000 sf medical office and 184,376 senior living facility? The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving this project: 1) The proposed massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, which will destroy all trees on the property; 2) The lack of any plans to place large trees between building lot lines, which would create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) The complete lack of street setbacks, which destroys any potential integration of trees into the new development; and 4) The assertion that planting two in-ground trees will somehow meet Pasadena's goals regarding trees and green neighborhoods. Your consideration is appreciated.

Sincerely,
Ms. Melissa Eaves
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DearMr.Jomsky,
Pasadena's General Plan includes goals and policies with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating any negative environmental effects for the city, including protecting trees and open space. Policy 10.13 encourages the maintenance and planting of additional trees along the city's sidewalks and private developments to support the health and diversity of wildlife, reduce the urban heat index, and sequester GHG emissions. However, in the Affinity Draft EIR, the only planned condition for approval calls for planting of two new street trees along Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd. All other trees will be above-grade planters. This project is proposed to remove 23 current in-ground trees—two are mature Canary Pines, which produce significant shade. The plan to replace 23 mature trees with only two street trees and 38above-gradetreesin planters, raises a number of valid questions: 1) How can Pasadena's city council find this project to be in alignment with the goals and policies related to the urban forest as outlined in our General Plan? 2) Are the two new sidewalk trees enough to support healthy and diverse wildlife? 3) How effective are potted trees at mitigating and sequestering the pollution caused by the estimated 6,952 additional vehicle trips (as proposed by building A) 4) Will the above-ground potted plants reduce the urban heat island that will be created from the construction of a 151,000 sf medical office and 184,376 senior living facility? The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving this project: 1) The proposed massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, which will destroy all trees on the property; 2) The lack of any plans to place large trees between building lot lines, which would create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) The complete lack of street setbacks, which destroys any potential integration of trees into the new development; and 4) The assertion that planting two in-ground trees will somehow meet Pasadena's goals regarding trees and green neighborhoods. Your consideration is appreciated.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Kristi Link
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DearMr.Jomsky,
It is imperative that we ensure the city we pass down to our children is made of more than just parking lots and concrete developments. The planned development for 465-577 Arroyo Parkwayis very concerning to me because of the lack of any meaningful setbacks along Arroyo Parkway, which translates to zero in-ground trees anywhere around the periphery of the development. Pasadena's General Plan includes goals and policies with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating any negative environmental effects for the city, including protecting trees and open space. Policy 10.13 encourages the maintenance and planting of additional trees along the city's sidewalks and private developments to support the health and diversity of wildlife, reduce the urban heat index, and sequester GHG emissions. However, in the Affinity Draft EIR, the only planned condition for approval calls for planting of two new street trees along Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd. All other trees will be above-grade planters. This project is proposed to remove 23 current in-ground trees—two are mature Canary Pines, which produce significant shade. The plan to replace 23 mature trees with only two street trees and 38 above-grade trees in planters, raises a number of valid questions: 1) How can Pasadena's city council find this project to be in alignment with the goals and policies related to the urban forest as outlined in our General Plan? 2) Are the two new sidewalk trees enough to support healthy and diverse wildlife? 3) How effective are potted trees at mitigating and sequestering the pollution caused by the estimated 6,952 additional vehicle trips (as proposed by building A) 4) Will the above-ground potted plants reduce the urban heat island that will be created from the construction of a 151,000 sf medical office and 184,376 senior living facility? The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving this project: 1) The proposed massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, which will destroy all trees on the property; 2) The lack of any plans to place large trees between building lot lines, which would create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) The complete lack of street setbacks, which destroys any potential integration of trees into the new development; and 4) The assertion that planting two in-ground trees will somehow meet Pasadena's goals regarding trees and green neighborhoods. On page 42 of the Responses to Comments in the Final EIR, the city explicitly acknowledges "that in-ground trees may convey a perception of greater permanence than trees in planters; however, from an arboriculture perspective, there is little difference." I strongly believe that it is in everyone's interest to create and foster strong urban forestry efforts, as dense vegetation and a beautiful urban canopy are vital for the health and beauty of our neighborhoods. It is concerning that the historic and tree-lined Madison Heights neighborhood would be directly abutting such drastic concrete canyons of development, and I appreciate your careful consideration of the shortcomings of this development plan.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Page Malloy
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DearMr.Jomsky,
Pasadena's General Plan includes goals and policies with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating any negative environmental effects for the city, including protecting trees and open space. Policy 10.13 encourages the maintenance and planting of additional trees along the city's sidewalks and private developments to support the health and diversity of wildlife, reduce the urban heat index, and sequester GHG emissions. However, in the Affinity Draft EIR, the only planned condition for approval calls for planting of two new street trees along Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd. All other trees will be above-grade planters. This project is proposed to remove 23 current in-ground trees—two are mature Canary Pines, which produce significant shade. The plan to replace 23 mature trees with only two street trees and 38 above-grade trees in planters, raises a number of valid questions: 1) How can Pasadena's city council find this project to be in alignment with the goals and policies related to the urban forest as outlined in our General Plan? 2) Are the two new sidewalk trees enough to support healthy and diverse wildlife? 3) How effective are potted trees at mitigating and sequestering the pollution caused by the estimated 6,952 additional vehicle trips (as proposed by building A) 4) Will the above-ground potted plants reduce the urban heat island that will be created from the construction of a 151,000 sf medical office and 184,376 senior living facility? The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving this project: 1) The proposed massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, which will destroy all trees on the property; 2) The lack of any plans to place large trees between building lot lines, which would create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) The complete lack of street setbacks, which destroys any potential integration of trees into the new development; and 4) The assertion that planting two in-ground trees will somehow meet Pasadena's goals regarding trees and green neighborhoods. It is imperative that we ensure the city we pass down to our children is made of more than just parking lots and concrete developments. Please help our community.

Sincerely,
Heather Drake
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Re: Please Do Not Build a City Without Trees
Dear Mr.Jomsky,
It is imperative that we ensure the city we pass down to our children is made of more than just parking lots and concretedevelopments. The planned development for 465-577 Arroyo Parkway is very concerning to me because of the lack ofany meaningful setbacks along Arroyo Parkway, which translates to zero in-ground trees anywhere around the peripheryof the development. Pasadena's General Plan includes goals and policies with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating anynegative environmental effects for the city, including protecting trees and open space. Policy 10.13 encourages themaintenance and planting of additional trees along the city's sidewalks and private developments to support the healthand diversity of wildlife, reduce the urban heat index, and sequester GHG emissions. However, in the Affinity Draft EIR,the only planned condition for approval calls for planting of two new street trees along Arroyo Parkway and CaliforniaBlvd. All other trees will be above-grade planters. This project is proposed to remove 23 current in-ground trees—twoare mature Canary Pines, which produce significant shade. The plan to replace 23 mature trees with only two streettrees and 38 above-grade trees in planters, raises a number of valid questions: 1) How can Pasadena's City Council findthis project to be in alignment with the goals and policies related to the urban forest as outlined in our General Plan? 2)Are the two new sidewalk trees enough to support healthy and diverse wildlife? 3) How effective are potted trees atmitigating and sequestering the pollution caused by the estimated 6,952 additional vehicle trips (as proposed by buildingA) 4) Will the above-ground potted plants reduce the urban heat island that will be created from the construction of a151,000 sf medical office and 184,376 senior living facility? The Pasadena City Council must address the following issuesbefore approving this project: 1) The proposed massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, which will destroyall trees on the property; 2) The lack of any plans to place large trees between building lot lines, which would create anurban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) The complete lack of street setbacks, which destroys any potentialintegration of trees into the new development; and 4) The assertion that planting two in-ground trees will somehowmeet Pasadena's goals regarding trees and green neighborhoods. On page 42 of the Responses to Comments in the FinalEIR, the city explicitly acknowledges "that in-ground trees may convey a perception of greater permanence than trees inplanters; however, from an arboriculture perspective, there is little difference." I strongly believe that it is in everyone'sinterest to create and foster strong urban forestry efforts, as dense vegetation and a beautiful urban canopy are vital forthe health and beauty of our neighborhoods. It is concerning that the historic and tree-lined Madison Heightsneighborhood would be directly abutting such drastic concrete canyons of development, and I appreciate your careful consideration of the shortcomings of this development plan.

Sincerely,
Mark Freeark
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Re: Pasadena's Urban Tree Canopy
DearMr.Jomsky,
Pasadena's General Plan includes goals and policies with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating any negativeenvironmental effects for the city, including protecting trees and open space. Policy 10.13 encourages the maintenanceand planting of additional trees along the city's sidewalks and private developments to support the health and diversityof wildlife, reduce the urban heat index, and sequester GHG emissions. However, in the Affinity Draft EIR, the onlyplanned condition for approval calls for planting of two new street trees along Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd. Allother trees will be above-grade planters. This project is proposed to remove 23 current in-ground trees—two aremature Canary Pines, which produce significant shade. The plan to replace 23 mature trees with only two street treesand 38 above-grade trees in planters, raises a number of valid questions: 1) How can Pasadena's city council find thisproject to be in alignment with the goals and policies related to the urban forest as outlined in our General Plan? 2) Arethe two new sidewalk trees enough to support healthy and diverse wildlife? 3) How effective are potted trees atmitigating and sequestering the pollution caused by the estimated 6,952 additional vehicle trips (as proposed by buildingA) 4) Will the above-ground potted plants reduce the urban heat island that will be created from the construction of a151,000 sf medical office and 184/376 senior living facility? The Pasadena City Council must address the following issuesbefore approving this project: 1) The proposed massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, which will destroyalt trees on the property; 2) The lack of any plans to place large trees between building lot lines, which would create anurban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) The complete lack of street setbacks, which destroys any potentialintegration of trees into the new development; and 4) The assertion that planting two in-ground trees will somehow meet Pasadena's goals regarding trees and green neighborhoods.

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Mrs. Lisanne Kern
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Re: We Need Trees!
DearMr.Jomsky,
Pasadena's General Plan includes goals and policies with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating any negative environmental effects for the city, including protecting trees and open space. Policy 10.13 encourages the maintenance and planting of additional trees along the city's sidewalks and private developments to support the health and diversity of wildlife, reduce the urban heat index, and sequester GHG emissions. However, in the Affinity Draft EIR, the only planned condition for approval calls for planting of two new street trees along Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd. All other trees will be above-grade planters. This project is proposed to remove 23 current in-ground trees—two are mature Canary Pines, which produce significant shade. The plan to replace 23 mature trees with only two street trees and 38 above-grade trees in planters, raises a number of valid questions: 1) How can Pasadena's city council find this project to be in alignment with the goats and policies related to the urban forest as outlined in our General Plan? 2) Are the two new sidewalk trees enough to support healthy and diverse wildlife? 3) How effective are potted trees at mitigating and sequestering the pollution caused by the estimated 6,952 additional vehicle trips (as proposed by building A) 4) Will the above-ground potted plants reduce the urban heat island that will be created from the construction of a 151,000 sf medical office and 184,376 senior living facility? The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving this project: 1) The proposed massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, which will destroy all trees on the property; 2) The lack of any plans to place large trees between building lot lines, which would create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) The complete lack of street setbacks, which destroys any potential integration of trees into the new development; and 4) The assertion that planting two in-ground trees will somehow meet Pasadena's goals regarding trees and green neighborhoods. We must do everything possible to promote a stronger urban tree canopy.

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Mrs. Anneke Greco
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Re: Leave Room for Trees
DearMr.Jomsky,
It is imperative that we ensure the city we pass down to our children is made of more than just parking lots and concretedevelopments. The planned development for 465-577 Arroyo Parkway is very concerning to me because of the lack ofany meaningful setbacks along Arroyo Parkway, which translates to zero in-ground trees anywhere around the peripheryof the development. Pasadena's General Plan includes goals and policies with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating anynegative environmental effects for the city, including protecting trees and open space. Policy 10.13 encourages themaintenance and planting of additional trees along the city's sidewalks and private developments to support the healthand diversity of wildlife, reduce the urban heat index, and sequester GHG emissions. However, in the Affinity Draft EIR,the only planned condition for approval calls for planting of two new street trees along Arroyo Parkway and CaliforniaBlvd. All other trees will be above-grade planters. This project is proposed to remove 23 current in-ground trees—twoare mature Canary Pines, which produce significant shade. The plan to replace 23 mature trees with only two streettrees and 38 above-grade trees in planters, raises a number of valid questions: 1) How can Pasadena's city council findthis project to be in alignment with the goals and policies related to the urban forest as outlined in our General Plan? 2)Are the two new sidewalk trees enough to support healthy and diverse wildlife? 3) How effective are potted trees atmitigating and sequestering the pollution caused by the estimated 6,952 additional vehicle trips (as proposed by buildingA) 4) Will the above-ground potted plants reduce the urban heat island that will be created from the construction of a151,000 sf medical office and 184,376 senior living facility? The Pasadena City Council must address the following issuesbefore approving this project: 1) The proposed massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, which will destroyall trees on the property; 2) The lack of any plans to place large trees between building lot lines, which would create anurban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) The complete lack of street setbacks, which destroys any potentialintegration of trees into the new development; and 4) The assertion that planting two in-ground trees will somehowmeet Pasadena's goals regarding trees and green neighborhoods. On page 42 of the Responses to Comments in the FinalEIR, the city explicitly acknowledges "that in-ground trees may convey a perception of greater permanence than trees inplanters; however, from an arboriculture perspective, there is little difference." I strongly believe that it is in everyone'sinterest to create and foster strong urban forestry efforts, as dense vegetation and a beautiful urban canopy are vital forthe health and beauty of our neighborhoods. It is concerning that the historic and tree-lined Madison Heightsneighborhood would be directly abutting such drastic concrete canyons of development, and I appreciate your careful consideration of the shortcomings of this development plan. Sincerely, Anamaria Young Sincerely,
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Re: Magnolia Landmark District and the Affinity Project DearMr.Jomsky,
The residents of Magnolia Landmark District are alarmed by the planned development proposal to build two, seven- story buildings just a block and a half from our boundaries. The Project as described with medical uses, has a traffic Volume of 6,366 trips a day if the questionable and overzealous "trip credits" are not factored in. The City of Pasadena has not placed any conditions of approval in the CEQ.A study to protect our neighborhood from cut through traffic and they have not provided conditions to ensure we can readily exit our street when the train creates backup all the way to Euclid Avenue during peak hours. How will the lack of any limitations or conditions for approval prevent this adjacent historic neighborhood of quiet streets and historic homes turn into a very busy, noisy and unsafe living environment? Pasadena Land Use regulations were meant to help neighborhoods evolve without sacrificing their unique characteristics or charm. This proposed use will erode our surrounding historical neighborhood if it moves forward with the massive unmitigated numberof vehicle trips adjacent to our historic neighborhood. In addition, this planned development is completely incompatible with our General Plan which promises to protect the character of our neighborhoods. Council must do more to understand the impacts of building 380,000 sf of new medical space a block and a half from our boundaries. How we can be assured our neighborhood will not be impacted when there are currently no mitigations being put in place to ensure our landmark district remains healthy, comfortable, and pedestiran safe while adjacent commercial districts massively expand? We must ensure this idea of a high-growth, high-density model forArroyo Parkway has been thoroughly reviewed and impacts are appropriately mitigated before moving forward. Can the city consider doing a cumulative traffic impact report to ensure our street will remain accessible? The CEQA analysis is based on the 2013 Travel demand Forecasting Model which seems old considering we are closing in on 2023. In addition, the EIR Response to Comments (112.3) also states the City's inability to conduct traffic count surveys, why? It seems perfectly plausible and imperative to conduct in person traffic surveys to ensure the success of our roads and maintenance of our historic neighborhoods. This development is too massive, lacks enough green space for future residents, is not contextually relative to our suburban neighborhood, and will cause the intrusion of traffic impacts to our street. Southwest Pasadena does not have the proper infrastructure to support such growth, and we are concerned that all of this new traffic will make it nearly impossible for Pasadena residents to access adjacent roads for their transportation needs. When was the last time Pasadena approved a project of this size with only one condition of approval being two street trees?
Sincerely,
Mrs. Shannon Kramer Staat
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Dear Pasadena City Council,
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My name is Richard Cardenas and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

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My name isRafael OLIVARESand I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

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My name is Josue Gil Zambrano and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

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Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity.

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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is Armando Hernandez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is Juan Carlos Benoit and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Juan Carlos Benoit
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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is_yesenia lopez_and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area.The jobs that it creates a re good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity. Opportunity for union members in the Pasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than commuting everyday to Los Angeles, Orange County, or further. This also creates opportunity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skills training to be successful in the construction industry.

This project would create all that. With the amount of working union families that live in the area this project wouldbenefit the community and the people that call this community home. Let's take advantage of every opportunity to create economic prosperity for our constituents and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is Jonathan Galicia and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is Cesar Gonzalez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are good paying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is Christian Molina and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

It is important that we do not let great opportunities like this pass. We need jobs and we need good paying jobs- mortgage paying jobs/ we need healthcare, and we need retirement options for workers that call Pasadena their home. This project would create all that. With the amount of working union families that live in the area this project would benefit the community and the people that call this community home. Let's take advantage of every opportunity to create economic prosperity for our constituents and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Christian Molina,
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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is Eduardo F Macias and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is Israel Guardado and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Israel Guardado
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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is Ricky Ceja and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Ricky Ceja
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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is Elvis Guzman and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member, Elvis Guzman
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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is Jose Peralta and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is Abraham Siordia and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is Aaron Oconnor and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is Thomas and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Projects like this create hundreds of jobs for working families in the Pasadena area. The jobs that it creates are goodpaying jobs with benefits. Its projects like this that also create opportunity. Opportunity for union members in thePasadena area to work and build in the area they live rather than commuting everyday to Los Angeles, Orange County,or further. This also creates opportunity for individuals to get on a career path with the trades and to get the proper skills training to be successful in the construction industry.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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DearMr.Jomsky,
The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving the planned development project located at 465-577 Arroyo Parkway-1) A massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, destroying all trees on the property; 2) Planting of no large trees between building lot lines to create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) Zero street setbacks which will destroy the potential integration of trees into the new development plans supporting our urban forest policy. 4) Planting of only two street trees as described in the conditions of approval. 5) On page 42 of the Responses to Comments in the Final EIR, the city explicitly acknowledges "that in-ground trees may convey a perception of greater permanence than trees in planters; however, from an arboriculture perspective, there is little difference." Does City Council agree with this statement? The City Council must further review why the EIR conditions for this project approves of only two additional street trees to suffice to match our our urban forestry goals and policies for the General Plan. It is the city's and residents' interest to create an environment where strong urban forestry efforts with dense vegetation and a beautiful urban canopy for the vitality and health of the neighborhood. It is imperative that we ensure the city we pass down to our children is made of more than just parking lots and concrete developments.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Stellwagen
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Dear Mr.Jomsky,
SAVE THE TREES!! Our newest neighbor specifically moved to Pasadena because of the tree lined streets! The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving the planned development project located at 465-577 Arroyo Parkway-1) A massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, destroying all trees on the property; 2) Planting of no large trees between building lot lines to create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) Zero street setbacks which will destroy the potential integration of trees into the new development plans supporting our urban forest policy. 4) Planting of only two street trees as described in the conditions of approval. 5) On page 42 of the Responses to Comments in the Final EIR, the city explicitly acknowledges "that in-ground trees may convey a perception of greater permanence than trees in planters; however, from an arboriculture perspective, there is little difference." Does City Council agree with this statement? The City Council must further review why the EIR conditions for this project approves of only two additional street trees to suffice to match our our urban forestry goals and policies for the General Plan. It is the city's and residents' interest to create an environment where strong urban forestry efforts with dense vegetation and a beautiful urban canopy for the vitality and health of the neighborhood. It is imperative that we ensure the city we pass down to our children is made of more than just parking lots and concrete developments.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Shannon Williamson
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DearMr.Jomsky/
The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving the planned development project locatedat 465-577 Arroyo Parkway-1) A massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, destroying all trees on theproperty; 2) Planting of no large trees between building lot lines to create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3)Zero street setbacks which will destroy the potential integration of trees into the new development plans supporting oururban forest policy. 4) Planting of only two street trees as described in the conditions of approval. 5) On page 42 of theResponses to Comments in the Final EIR, the city explicitly acknowledges "that in-ground trees may convey a perceptionof greater permanence than trees in planters; however, from an arboriculture perspective, there is little difference."Does City Council agree with this statement? The City Council must further review why the EIR conditions for this projectapproves of only two additional street trees to suffice to match our our urban forestry goals and policies for the GeneralPlan. It is the city's and residents' interest to create an environment where strong urban forestry efforts with densevegetation and a beautiful urban canopy for the vitality and health of the neighborhood. It is imperative that we ensurethe city we pass down to our children is made of more than just parking tots and concrete developments.

Sincerely,
Tiffany Beljak
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Re: Protect Our Urban Tree Canopy
DearMr.Jomsky,
The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving the planned development project located at 465-577 Arroyo Parkway-1) A massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, destroying all trees on the property; 2) Planting of no large trees between building lot lines to create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) Zero street setbacks which will destroy the potential integration of trees into the new development plans supporting our urban forest policy. 4) Planting of only two street trees as described in the conditions of approval. 5) On page 42 of the Responses to Comments in the Final EIR, the city explicitly acknowledges "that in-ground trees may convey a perception of greater permanence than trees in planters; however, from an arboriculture perspective, there is little difference." Does City Council agree with this statement? The City Council must further review why the EIR conditions for this project approves of only two additional street trees to suffice to match our our urban forestry goals and policies for the General Plan. It is the city's and residents' interest to create an environment where strong urban forestry efforts with dense vegetation and a beautiful urban canopy for the vitality and health of the neighborhood. It is imperative that we ensure the city we pass down to our children is made of more than just parking lots and concrete developments.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Sarah Shelton
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DearMr.Jomsky,
Pasadena's General Plan includes goals and policies with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating any negative environmental effects for the city, including protecting trees and open space. Policy 10.13 encourages the maintenance and planting of additional trees along the city's sidewalks and private developments to support the health and diversity of wildlife, reduce the urban heat index, and sequester GHG emissions. However, in the Affinity Draft EIR, the only planned condition for approval calls for planting of two new street trees along Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd. All other trees will be above-grade planters. This project is proposed to remove 23 current in-ground trees—two are mature Canary Pines, which produce significant shade. The plan to replace 23 mature trees with only two street trees and 38 above-grade trees in planters, raises a number of valid questions: 1) How can Pasadena's city council find this project to be in alignment with the goals and policies related to the urban forest as outlined in our General Plan? 2) Are the two new sidewalk trees enough to support healthy and diverse wildlife? 3) How effective are potted trees at mitigating and sequestering the pollution caused by the estimated 6,952 additional vehicle trips (as proposed by building A) 4) Will the above-ground potted plants reduce the urban heat island that will be created from the construction of a 151,000 sf medical office and 184,376 senior living facility? The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving this project: 1) The proposed massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, which will destroy all trees on the property; 2) The lack of any plans to place large trees between building lot lines, which would create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) The complete tack of street setbacks, which destroys any potential integration of trees into the new development; and 4) The assertion that planting two in-ground trees will somehow meet Pasadena's goals regarding trees and green neighborhoods. Sincerely, Dan Goldthwait Sincerely,
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Re: Magnolia Landmark District and the Affinity Project Dear Mr.Jomsky,
The residents of Magnolia Landmark District are alarmed by the planned development proposal to build two, seven-story buildings just a block and a half from our boundaries. The Project as described with medical uses, has a trafficvolume of 6,366 trips a day if the questionable and overzealous "trip credits" are not factored in. The City of Pasadenahas not placed any conditions of approval in the CEQA study to protect our neighborhood from cut through traffic andthey have not provided conditions to ensure we can readily exit our street when the train creates backup all the way toEuclid Avenue during peak hours. How will the tack of any limitations or conditions for approval prevent this adjacenthistoric neighborhood of quiet streets and historic homes turn into a very busy, noisy and unsafe living environment?Pasadena Land Use regulations were meant to help neighborhoods evolve without sacrificing their uniquecharacteristics or charm. This proposed use will erode our surrounding historical neighborhood if it moves forward withthe massive unmitigated number of vehicle trips adjacent to our historic neighborhood. In addition, this planneddevelopment is completely incompatible with our General Plan which promises to protect the character of ourneighborhoods. Council must do more to understand the impactsof building 380,000 sf of new medical space a blockand a half from our boundaries. How we can be assured our neighborhood will not be impacted when there arecurrently no mitigations being put in place to ensure our landmark district remains healthy, comfortable, and pedestiransafe while adjacent commercial districts massively expand? We must ensure this idea of a high-growth, high-densitymodel for Arroyo Parkway has been thoroughly reviewed and impacts are appropriately mitigated before movingforward. Can the city consider doing a cumulative traffic impact report to ensure our street will remain accessible? TheCEQA analysis is based on the 2013 Travel demand Forecasting Model which seems old considering we are closing in on2023. In addition, the EIR Response to Comments (112.3) also states the City's inability to conduct traffic count surveys,why? It seems perfectly plausible and imperative to conduct in person traffic surveys to ensure the success of our roadsand maintenance of our historic neighborhoods. This development is too massive, lacks enough green space for futureresidents, is not contextually relative to our suburban neighborhood, and will cause the intrusion of traffic impacts toour street. Southwest Pasadena does not have the proper infrastructure to support such growth, and we are concernedthat all of this new traffic will make it nearly impossible for Pasadena residents to access adjacent roads for theirtransportation needs. When was the last time Pasadena approved a project of this size with only one condition of approval being two street trees?
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Mrs. Susan Drum
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Re: Magnolia Landmark District and the Affinity Project DearMr.Jomsky,
The residents of Magnolia Landmark District are alarmed by the planned development proposal to build two, seven-story buildings just a block and a half from our boundaries. The Project as described with medical uses, has a trafficvolume of 6,366 trips a day if the questionable and overzealous "trip credits" are not factored in. The City of Pasadenahas not placed any conditions of approval in the CEQA study to protect our neighborhood from cut through traffic andthey have not provided conditions to ensure we can readily exit our street when the train creates backup all the way toEuclid Avenue during peak hours. How will the lack of any limitations or conditions for approval prevent this adjacenthistoric neighborhood of quiet streets and historic homes turn into a very busy, noisy and unsafe living environment?Pasadena Land Use regulations were meant to help neighborhoods evolve without sacrificing their uniquecharacteristics or charm. This proposed use will erode our surrounding historical neighborhood if it moves forward withthe massive unmitigated number of vehicle trips adjacent to our historic neighborhood. In addition, this planneddevelopment is completely incompatible with our General Plan which promises to protect the character of ourneighborhoods. Council must do more to understand the impacts of building 380,000 sf of new medical space a blockand a half from our boundaries. How we can be assured our neighborhood will not be impacted when there arecurrently no mitigations being put in place to ensure our landmark district remains healthy, comfortable, and pedestiransafe while adjacent commercial districts massively expand? We must ensure this idea of a high-growth, high-densitymodel for Arroyo Parkway has been thoroughly reviewed and impacts are appropriately mitigated before movingforward. Can the city consider doing a cumulative traffic impact report to ensure our street will remain accessible? TheCEQA analysis is based on the 2013 Travel demand Forecasting Model which seems old considering we are closing in on2023. In addition, the EIR Response to Comments (112.3) also states the City's inability to conduct traffic count surveys,why? It seems perfectly plausible and imperative to conduct in person traffic surveys to ensure the success of our roadsand maintenance of our historic neighborhoods. This development is too massive, lacks enough green space for futureresidents, is not contextually relative to our suburban neighborhood, and will cause the intrusion of traffic impacts toour street. Southwest Pasadena does not have the proper infrastructure to support such growth, and we are concernedthat all of this new traffic will make it nearly impossible for Pasadena residents to access adjacent roads for theirtransportation needs. When was the last time Pasadena approved a project of this size with only one condition of approval being two street trees?
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Dear Pasadena City Council,
My name is Bryan Sanchez and I'm a Local 661 Carpenters Union member. Carpenters Local 661 represents nearly 5,000 working men, women, and families in the area. I'm writing to you today regarding the hearing this afternoon for the Affinity Project. I wanted to voice my FULL SUPPORT for this project.

The Developer has made a solid commitment to hire responsible contractors that will be providing family supporting wages and benefits such as healthcare and pension.

We ask that you SUPPORT this project in full and approve this project at today's hearing.

Local 661 Carpenters Union Member,
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Re: Magnolia Landmark District and the Affinity Project DearMr.Jomsky,
The residents of Magnolia Landmark District are alarmed by the planned development proposal to build two, seven- story buildings just a block and a half from our boundaries. The Project as described with medical uses, has a traffic volume of 6,366 trips a day if the questionable and overzealous "trip credits" are not factored in. The City of Pasadena has not placed any conditions of approval in the CEQA study to protect our neighborhood from cut through traffic and they have not provided conditions to ensure we can readily exit our street when the train creates backup all the way to Euclid Avenue during peak hours. How will the lack of any limitations or conditions for approval prevent this adjacent historic neighborhood of quiet streets and historic homes turn into a very busy, noisy and unsafe living environment? Pasadena Land Use regulations were meant to help neighborhoods evolve without sacrificing their unique characteristics or charm. This proposed use will erode our surrounding historical neighborhood if it moves forward with the massive unmitigated number of vehicle trips adjacent to our historic neighborhood. In addition, this planned development is completely incompatible with our General Plan which promises to protect the character of our neighborhoods. Council must do more to understand the impacts of building 380,000 sf of new medical space a block and a half from our boundaries. How we can be assured our neighborhood will not be impacted when there are currently no mitigations being put in place to ensure our landmark district remains healthy, comfortable, and pedestiran safe while adjacent commercial districts massively expand? We must ensure this idea of a high-growth, high-density model for Arroyo Parkway has been thoroughly reviewed and impacts are appropriately mitigated before moving forward. Can the city consider doing a cumulative traffic impact report to ensure our street will remain accessible? The CEQ.A analysis is based on the 2013 Travel demand Forecasting Model which seems old considering we are closing in on 2023. In addition, the EIR Response to Comments (112.3) also states the City's inability to conduct traffic count surveys, why? It seems perfectly plausible and imperative to conduct in person traffic surveys to ensure the success of our roads and maintenance of our historic neighborhoods. This development is too massive, lacks enough green space for future residents, is not contextually relative to our suburban neighborhood, and will cause the intrusion of traffic impacts to our street. Southwest Pasadena does not have the proper infrastructure to support such growth, and we are concerned that all of this new traffic will make it nearly impossible for Pasadena residents to access adjacent roads for their transportation needs. When was the last time Pasadena approved a project of this size with only one condition of approval being two street trees?
Sincerely,
Mrs. Sally Howell
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

2. HEIGHT: The height of the new buildings should be below 75' where they front Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd, and then step up. We do not want the southern entrance to our city to become a stark, uninviting canyon — particularly so close to residential neighborhoods and several Landmark Districts (including the soon-to-be-finalized Madison Heights Landmark District).

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it wi!l make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

5. CITY HAS WIDE LEEWAY TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS: Because this is being proposed as a Planned Development, the City has wide leeway to impose conditions of approval as seen fit. All of these requirements can — and should — be made.

Thankyou very much.
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

Please consider curbing the overdevelopment of our city. Let's maintain the sustainable and environmentally important canopy of trees in our City-planted in ground. Pasadena is a wonderfully walkable city. Let's keep it that way with wide deep sidewalks.

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thankyou very much.
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thankyou very much.

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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thank you very much.
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To The Pasadena City Council,
I, Dr. Claire Smigiel, and other Pasadena physicians have come together to write a letter to the Council to urge for action on climate change. We want the council to think about how climate change negatively affects the health of the population including the members themselves, their families and younger generations. I hope each member will read this letter and that it might inspire action. The time to act is now! Happy to have further discussion with any member if requested.

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On behalf of our patients and the community we serve, the physicians of Pasadena are urging you to implement policies that will counter climate change and the looming climate emergency. To quote over 200 medical and health journals: The science is unequivocal; a global increase of 1.5°C above the preindustrial average and the continued loss of biodiversity risk catastrophic harm to human health that will be impossible to reverse. [1]
The American Medical Association (AMA) declared climate change a public health crisis, risking mental illness, physical injury, heat stroke, insect borne diseases and respiratory illness. [2] According to the Cei^ters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), climate change is already impacting human health through air pollution, allergens and pollen, diseases carried by vectors, food- and water-borne disease, temperature extremes, and wildfires, and these health impacts are expected to increase. [3]
Heatwaves have become more frequent since the mid-1960s and are projected to become longer and more intense. This summer large portions of the globe experienced unprecedented heatwaves, with record temperatures of 117°F in Portugal, 109°F in France, and over 104°F in the UK. We here know all too well how this oppressive heat feels. Such extreme temperatures lead to heat stress, the largest single cause ofweather-related deaths in the US.

Climate change has contributed to changes in the frequency, duration, and geographic distribution of droughts, and increases the risk of wildfires. Lastly, disasters and the need to quickly evacuate can affect usual access to medications, medical services, and electricity which can be dangerous for those with chronic disorders who need these items to survive. [4] This year will again bring record highs in greenhouse gas emissions because we lack policy to prevent it. With current policies, the world is on track to warm by at least 3°C above preindustrial levels by 2100. [1] The technology for the transition exists but has not been prioritized or used to its maximum potential.

This is where the Council's job is of utmost importance. We desperately need policy prioritizing a rapid transition away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy. The single most effective action that we can take in Pasadena to fight the climate catastrophe is to stop buying and generating the fossil fuels that emit the greenhouse gases that cause climate change. We support the Pasadena 100 effort to have Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) commit to achieving 100% carbon free power generation by 2030. We also support policies to electrify all buildings in Pasadena.

The signatories below strongly encourage the City Council to implement policies that promote and enforce the switch to renewables. This is the only way to have a healthy, livable future. The physicians of Pasadena are calling on the Council to take the climate crisis seriously and show leadership commensurate with the threat. The faster the transition happens, the less damage to our citizens' health.

Signed below are the doctors and their specialties.

Sincerely,
Your physicians:
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Claire Smigiel, MD - Allergy/Immunology
Alexis Rieber, MD - Otolaryngology
Caroline Yao, MD - Plastic Surgery
Leslie Korostoff, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Annemarie Fanselau, MD - Pediatrician
Mark Swanson, MD - Otolaryngology
Katie Harder, MD - Emergency Medicine
Taylor Carle, MD - Otolaryngology
Celene Mulholland, MD - Neurosurgeon
Ronnie Bannerje, MD - Anesthesia
Aakash Agarwala, MD - Anesthesia
Joanna Chan, MD - Dermatology
William Lee, MD - Vascular surgery
Eva Poon, MD - Internal medicine
Sing Wind Poon, MD - Plastic surgeon
Richa Agarwala - Psychology
Vicky Pai, MD - Ophthalmology
Haig Yenikomshian, MD - Plastic Surgery
Evann Rosenberg, MD - Cardiology
Sonal Patel, MD - Allergy/Immunology
Marc Futernick, MD - Emergency Medicine
Tina Wang, MD - Hematology/Oncology
Sheila Clayton, MD - General Surgery
Michele Montllor, MD, FACS - General Surgery
JoAnne D. Als M.D. - Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry Anna Cheng, MD - Physical medicine & rehabilitation
Amy Ni, MD - Family medicine
October 20th, 2022
References:

1. Medical Journals Call Climate Change the 'Greatest Threat to Global Public Health (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/07/climate/climate-change-health-threat.html)

2. AMA adopts new policy declaring climate change a public health crisis [June 2022] (https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-adopts-new-policy-declaring-climate- change-public-health-crisis)

3. US public health response to climate change for allergists-immunologists. Gillespie, Elizabeth et al. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Volume 128, Issue 6, 626 - 628.2022

4. Building a comprehensive approach in CDC's National Center for Environmental Health to address the health effects of climate change. Schramm PJ, Cordero A et al. The Journal of Climate Change and Health. 2021
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

First and foremost, I am extremely tired of the overdevelopment of Pasadena. We need to keep at least some of the charm of the city intact. This development looks to be ugly and an eyesore.

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, white trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

5. CITY HAS WIDE LEEWAY TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS: Because this is being proposed as a Planned Development, the City has wide leeway to impose conditionsof approval as seen fit. All of these requirements can —and should — be made.

Thankyou very much.

Cybelle Sato
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

I support the following issues in addition to my concern about the continual growth and Pasadena's water supply.

Roads are no longer capable of carrying the traffic . We cannot let land developers control the historic and beauty of our city. Remember the concrete building on Los Rabies !! Once something is built, the mistake is a constant reminder of where we failed.

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thankyou very much.
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

2. HEIGHT: The height of the new buildings should be below 75' where they front Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd,and then step up. We do not want the southern entrance to our city to become a stark, uninviting canyon — particularlyso close to residential neighborhoods and several Landmark Districts (including the soon-to-be-finalized Madison Heights Landmark District).

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This isconsistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area saferand much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

5. CITY HAS WIDE LEEWAY TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS: Because this is being proposed as a Planned Development, the Cityhas wide leeway to impose conditions of approval as seen fit. All of these requirements can — and should — be made.

Thankyou very much.

Linda Ehrlich,
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thank you very much.

Amelia Swabb
Madison Heights Resident
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council: As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project: 1. TREES: The developer should be required to plant trees in the ground with sufficient root space for full maturity, rather than in raised planters on the ground level. This can even be done over parking garages, by eliminating just a couple of spaces. Despite their claims, planting in the ground will vastly reduce required water use over time, while helping ensure greater size and success for the trees. Both are very important considerations to our city. 2.

HEIGHT: The height of the new buildings should be below 75' where they front Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd, and then step up. We do not want the southern entrance to our city to become a stark, uninviting canyon — particularly so close to residential neighborhoods and several Landmark Districts (including the soon-to-be-finalized Madison Heights Landmark District). 3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian- friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation. 4. NO HISTORIC RESOURCES VARIANCE: This project should not be granted an additional height Variance for Historic Resources. That law was not intended for this sort of project. This variance cannot be used if a hardship is of the developer's own making, 1 10/24/Z022
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yet that is exactly what this developer did, by choosing to classify it as a "Planned Development" project. 5. CITY HAS WIDE LEEWAY TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS: Because this is being proposed as a Planned Development, the City has wide leeway to impose conditions of approval as seen fit. All of these requirements can — and should — be made.

Furthermore, we voted you into office so that you would protect and advocate for our community. We are counting on you taking our historic and beautiful city and it's residences into consideration when you are voting.

Thank you,
Page and Justin Malloy
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

Trees are what make Pasadena stand out from surrounding cities. Please consider that when reading the following paragraph!

2. HEIGHT: The height of the new buildings should be below 75' where they front Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd,and then step up. We do not want the southern entrance to our city to become a stark, uninviting canyon — particularlyso close to residential neighborhoods and several Landmark Districts (including the soon-to-be-finalized Madison Heights Landmark District).

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This isconsistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area saferand much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

5. CITY HAS WIDE LEEWAY TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS: Because this is being proposed as a Planned Development, the Cityhas wide leeway to impose conditions of approval as seen fit. All of these requirements can — and should — be made.

Thankyou very much.

Paula Rao
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

Keeping Pasadena as a walkable city with shade trees and views of the mountains is crucial to the attractiveness of the city for residents and also businesses. Development must be done in a way that respects the historic nature, scale, and appearance of the city.

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thank you very much.

Elizabeth Lanski
Pasadena 91106
110/24/2022
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights and a member of Pasadena Heritage, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

I also hope that some of units will be affordable as the last thing Pasadena needs are more luxury apartments.

Thankyou very much.

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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a 40+ year resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

1. TREES: The developer should be required to plant trees in the ground with sufficient root space for full maturity, rather than in raised planters on the ground level.

This can even be done over parking garages, by eliminating just a couple of spaces.

Despite their claims, planting in the ground will vastly reduce required water use over time, while helping ensure greater size and success for the trees. Both are very important considerations to our city.

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

4. NO HISTORIC RESOURCES VARIANCE: This project should not be granted an additional height Variance for Historic Resources. That law was not intended for this sort of project. This variance cannot be used if a hardship is of the developer's own making, yet that is exactly what this developer did, by choosing to classify it as a "Planned Development" project. 5. CYT\ HAS WIDE LEEWAY TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS: Because this is being proposed as a Planned Development, the City has wide leeway to impose conditions of approval as seen fit. All of these requirements can — and should — be made.

Thank you very much.

Annette Drey110/24/2022
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Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council,
Pasadena Heritage's focus on this project has been first and foremost the treatment of the historic resources as part of this project. Throughout the review process, we have expressed strong and consistent support for the retention and reuse of the historic buildings on Arroyo Parkway that are part of this project.

We believe that the restoration and adaptive re-use of the two smaller scale historic buildings adds character to the project, ties the new buildings to their larger historic context, and creates an open, lower-scale component to the project that improves it and the pedestrian experience along Arroyo Parkway.

We have met with the developers several times, expressed our views and ideas, and appreciated being asked to share our opinions through several rt:erations of the proposed project. We continue to have some questions about design aspects of the proposal but believe those can be addressed in the Design Review process. We also know that the nearby neighborhood associations and residents have expressed many concerns about the size and scale of this project and its traffic impacts. We are pleased that a number of those concerns are reflected in the Planning Commission's recommendations, including more pedestrian amenities, trees that can be planted in natural soil and thus mature more successfully, and water and other sustainabilrt:/ issues as well.

As you review this PD proposal and deliberate today, please do not consider any change to the project that would jeopardize or lead to the demolition of the historic resources, which would be detrimental to the project and the ch;/. We also thank the Planning Commission for their diligence and for making strong recommendations that would improve the sustainability of the project. We support their proposed conditions.

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Susan N. Nossman
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DearMr.Jomsky,
The Pasadena City Council must address the following issues before approving the planned development project located at 465-577 Arroyo Parkway-1) A massive subterranean garage going lot line to lot line, destroying all trees on the property; 2) Planting of no large trees between building lot lines to create an urban canopy within a dense urban area; 3) Zero street setbacks which will destroy the potential integration of trees into the new development plans supporting our urban forest policy. 4) Planting of only two street trees as described in the conditions of approval. 5) On page 42 of the Responses to Comments in the Final EIR, the city explicitly acknowledges "that in-ground trees may convey a perception of greater permanence than trees in planters; however, from an arboriculture perspective, there is little difference." Does City Council agree with this statement? The City Council must further review why the EIR conditions for this project approves of only two additional street trees to suffice to match our our urban forestry goals and policies for the General Plan. It is the city's and residents' interest to create an environment where strong urban forestry efforts with dense vegetation and a beautiful urban canopy for the vitality and health of the neighborhood. It is imperative that we ensure the city we pass down to our children is made of more than just parking lots and concrete developments.

Sincerely,
Mrs. KatherineJohnson
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Dear City Council,
I'm writing in support of the Affinity project on Arroyo Parkway.

As a longtime resident of Pasadena, I believe this project will provide new uses that are beneficial to and in demand by our community. The City should support new investment in housing options for our seniors who want to remain in their community but need facilities that address their changing needs as they age.

I look forward to the Affinity's future development.

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SUBJECT: ItemftlG. PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT #39 (AFFINITY PROJECT) - 465-577 SOUTH ARROYO PARKWAY (LEGISLATIVE AND QUASt-JUDICIAL ACTIONS) Dear Mayor and Councilmembers:

I'm writing in support of The Affinity mixed-use project in Pasadena.

My family and I have been residents of Pasadena for many years, and we support the addition of more senior housing options so that our older residents can continue to live in the city they love and remain where they have family and friends. We have seen families struggle with finding quality assisted care for their relatives that is in the community and near their doctors.

This plan is also a good fit for its location. It will provide new medical and research offices adjacent to assisted living facilities that have aaccess to the Gold Line and bus lines. It will preserve the historic buildings onsite, offer space for new shops and cafes, and create new outdoor areas. All of this will be accomplished in attractive and energy and water efficient buildings with plenty of new landscaping.

I appreciate this investment in our city and believe the project will add great value to the Arroyo Parkway corridor.

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Shae Morales
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RE: ltem#16. PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT #39 (AFFINiTr' PROJECT) - 465-577 SOUTH ARROYO PARKWAY (LEGISLATIVE AND QUASI-JUDiCIAL ACTIONS) Dear Mayor & Councilmembers:

I'm writing to express my support of The Affinity mixed-used development that is planned on the west side of Arroyo Parkway. This investment in the Arroyo Parkway commercial corridor will enhance the streetscape and will activate a pedestrian frontage along Arroyo, which currently has no pedestrian activity. It wilt provide new medical office space and both assisted and independent housing options for seniors, while preserving two historic buildings on the property.

Given the track record and extensive experience of the development team, led by Patrick Chraghchian and Pete Kutzer, I'm confident that this project wilt greatly enhance the Arroyo Parkway corridor and be a wonderful resource to our community. est
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RE: ltem#16. PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT #39 (AFFINITY PROJECT) - 465-577 SOUTH ARROYO PARKWAY (LEGISLATIVE AND QUASI-JUDICIAL ACTIONS) To Whom It May Concern:

Addressing the need for more Class A medical office space in the Huntington Hospital Corridor will not only enhance Pasadena's ability to serve the medical technology industry, but it will contribute to the economic interests of the city as well.

I very much support this project. It will be a great addition to the area.

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RE: ltem#16. PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT #39 (AFFINITT PROJECT)- 465-577 SOUTH ARROYO PARKWAY (LEGISLATIVE AND QUASI-JUDICIAL ACTIONS) Dear Mayor & Councilmembers:

Frequently the need for more housing is in the news. However, we don't often hear about theneed for new housing for seniors. The Affinity Project is a mixed-use development that willprovide both assisted and independent housing options for seniors. The project will also includemuch needed medical office space in the growing medical and technology corridor near Huntington Memorial Hospital.

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Michelle Round
10/24/2022
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers:

Please support the mixed-use plan proposed on Arroyo Parkway.

The new medical offices and retail uses will help attract quality medical professionals to a location that's right next to public transit, ft will also attract other investment and businesses to the area to serve the needs of the project's senior residents, physicians, medical researchers and office workers.

I'm excited about the proposed changes with the streetscape improvements, greenery and open areas, and believe this project will provide positive enhancements for our community.

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Charlie Stratton
Pasadena, CA 91105
10/24/2022
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a lifelong resident of Southwest Pasadena (My Great grandfather purchased property on Marengo & Fillmore in the 1920's, where my mother was raised), I have concerns about the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thankyou very much.
110/24/2022
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

We are writing as very concerned, long- time Pasadena residents, regarding the proposed huge development on ArroyoParkway just north of California. Does this city really need such a mammoth industrial-looking building? Are there notenough empty office spaces already in this city? And don't expect any of us to believe that any of it will be "affordable housing".

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

2. HEIGHT: The height of the new buildings should be below 75' where they front Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd,and then step up. We do not want the southern entrance to our city to become a stark, uninviting canyon — particularlyso close to residential neighborhoods and several Landmark Districts (including the soon-to-be-finalized Madison Heights Landmark District).

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This isconsistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area saferand much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

5. CITY HAS WIDE LEEWAY TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS: Because this is being proposed as a Planned Development, the Cityhas wide leeway to impose conditions of approval as seen fit. All of these requirements can — and should — be made.

Thank you very much for your consideration.
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RE: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT #39 - AFFINITY PROJECT (465-577 ARROYO PARKWAY) Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and Pasadena City Council,
Because the Affinity Project is proposed as a Planned Development, the City has very wide leeway to impose conditions of approval that are best for the city and its residents. As a residents of Madison Heights, adjacent to the proposed project, we hope you will consider these important points while reviewing the project.

1. TREES
The developer should be required to plant trees in the ground with sufficient root space for full maturity, rather than in raised planters on the ground level. This can even be done over parking garages, by eliminating just a couple of spaces. Despite their claims, planting in the ground will vastly reduce required water use over time, while helping ensure greater size and success for the trees. Both are very important considerations to our city. Moreover, because this is a transit-oriented development and the City is trying to encourage more modes of transportation, reducing some parking spaces is also in the City's interest.

2. HEIGHT
The height of the new buildings should be below 75' where they front Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd, and then step up in the interior. We do not want the southern entrance to our city to become a stark, uninviting canyon — particularly so close to residential neighborhoods and several Landmark Districts (including the soon-to-be-finalized Madison Heights Landmark District).

3. SIDEWALKS
This condition is very important to our residents. Along all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that should soon be approved for this area. It will not only make this area consistent with the rest of Arroyo Pkwy moving forward, but it will make the area safer and much more inviting and pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.
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The applicant has argued that they can't have 15' sidewalks for the new construction because the historic buildings they intend to keep only have 10' sidewalks (without setbacks), and thus pedestrians would somehow bottleneck or crash into them. (Despite the wide driveways between the buildings.) This claim makes no sense. By this logic, we should have no corner buildings in the city, because people will walk into them after crossing the street. Pedestrians do not crash into staggered buildings, particularly those separated by wide gaps. Nor do they crash into trees or lampposts. And we don't get crammed bottlenecks of pedestrians here causing problems. Even if that were a legitimate concern, the walk zone could remain fairly consistent anyway. Moreover, such staggering of buildings would actually increase visual interest.

4. NO HISTORIC RESOURCES VARIANCE
This project should not be granted an additional height Variance for Historic Resources. That law was not intendedforthissortof project. This variance cannot be used if a hardship is of the developer's own making, yet that is exactly what this developer did, by choosing to classify it as a "Planned Development" project.

5. CITY HAS WIDE LEEWAY TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS
Because the applicant chose to propose this as a Planned Development, the City has wide leeway to impose conditions of approval as seen fit. All of these requirements can — and should — be made.

We hope the City Council considers these points carefully, bearing in mind the impact of setting or adding to (and thereby cementing) precedents. Thank you very much. ^^T
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thank you very much.

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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

2. HEIGHT: The height of the new buildings should be below 75'where they front Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd, and then step up. We do not want the southern entrance to our city to become a stark, uninviting canyon — particularly so close to residential neighborhoods and several Landmark Districts (including the soon-to-be-finalized Madison Heights Landmark District).

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thankyou very much.

Nancy Chulay
Pasadena 91106
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

1. TREES: The developer should be required to plant trees in the ground with sufficient root space for full maturity, ratherthan in raised planters on the ground level. This can even be done over parking garages, by eliminating just a couple of spaces. Despite their claims, planting in the ground will vastly reduce required water use over time, while helping ensure greater size and success for the trees. Both are very important considerations to our city. Please consider the following:
a. Typical sidewalk installation requires the underlying soil to be compacted to 95% density to support the sidewalk loads. That level of density inhibits deep root growth and can contribute, over time to shallow roots that lead to the uplift of pavement.
b. Modern, enlightened, urban planting practices advocate the creation of larger tree planting pits and / or the creation of continuous root zone corridors between trees using "structural cells". Structural cells are modular pedestals that transfer the weight of the sidewalk down through a 30"~36" deep root zone to a compacted soil layer that is below the tree pit.
c. The structural cells support the pavement and create a larger area for horticulturally suitable soil that is installed at a lower percentage of compaction (typically 85%). This larger area of accessible soil provides a greater mass for root grown which improves tree health and longevity. This is especially important as we see increases in ambient air and pavement temperatures harming and killing our street trees.
d. Structural cells, use in conjunction with root diversion barriers and an appropriately designed irrigation system can channel the roots deeper, thus reducing the potential for pavement up-lift. e. Street trees are critical to reducing pavement surface temperatures and the resulting "urban heat island" effect.
f. Healthy street trees must be a critical component of Pasadena's long-term strategy to offset C02 emissions in the broader efforts to hold global warming at bay. I am confident that the Pasadena's Urban Forestry team in the Department of Public Works are aware of and would support therequirement for structural cells for all trees to be planted in pavement within the landscape design of the proposed Development #39).

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3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we ad Thank you in advance for your consideration and action on these important matters.

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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thank you very much.

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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hopethat you will consider these important points while reviewing this project: 1. TREES: The developer should be required toplant trees in the ground with sufficient root space for full maturity, rather than in raised planters on the ground level. Thiscan even be done over parking garages, by eliminating just a couple of spaces. Despite their claims, planting in theground will vastly reduce required water use over time, while helping ensure greater size and success for the trees. Bothare very important considerations to our city. 2. HEIGHT: The height of the new buildings should be below 75' where theyfront Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd, and then step up. We do not want the southern entrance to our city to become astark, uninviting canyon — particularly so close to residential neighborhoods and several Landmark Districts (including thesoon-to-be-finalized Madison Heights Landmark District). 3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in thisdevelopment, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that willlikely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especiallyimportant as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modaltransportation. 4. NO HISTORIC RESOURCES VARIANCE: This project should not be granted an additional heightVariance for Historic Resources. That law was not intended for this sort of project. This variance cannot be used if ahardship is of the developer's own making, yet that is exactly what this developer did, by choosing to classify it as a"Planned Development" project. 5. CITY HAS WIDE LEEWAY TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS: Because this is beingproposed as a Planned Development, the City has wide leeway to impose conditions of approval as seen fit. All of these requirements can — and should — be made. Thank you very much.

Ray and Sally Turner
Pasadena, CA91106
110/24/2022
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

I have lived in Madison Heights for thirty-three years and have been a property owner since 1963. I'm appalled by the enormity of this planned development.

As Madison Heights is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thank you very much.

Barbara Lamb
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City Council,
We strongly support the correspondence from Livable Pasadena and add that This City has got to Stop Being directed and run by developers and our Planning department needs a revamp so that they work for us, the citizens and not for outside interests such as developers.

Please change your thinking and become raore of a body that centers their focus on the community, Not outsiders who are only interested in the Dollar.

Thank you for giving thought to these comments.

Al Cullen President
Greenwood/AllenNeighborhood Association
110/24/2022
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thank you very much,
Barbara
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thankyou very much.

GWuts
110/24/2022
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As residents of Madison Heights for over 50 years, which is next to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), we hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thankyou very much.

Jane and Daniel Levy,
1 10/24/2022
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

1. BRIDGE OVER THE TRAIN TRACKS OR PUT TRAIN TRACKS UNDERGROUND: This has always been such a bottleneck since the trains started running and with no relief as Glenarm, California or Del Mar, now is the perfect time to fix this HUGE mistake and give relief to neighbors trying to move around their city easily!

2. TREES: The developer should be required to plant trees in the ground with sufficient root space for full maturity, rather than in raised planters on the ground level. This can even be done over parking garages, by eliminating just a couple of spaces. Despite their claims, planting in the ground will vastly reduce required water use over time, while helping ensure greater size and success for the trees. Both are very important considerations to our city.

3. HEIGHT: The height of the new buildings should be below 75' where they front Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd, and then step up. We do not want the southern entrance to our city to become a stark, uninviting canyon — particularly so close to residential neighborhoods and several Landmark Districts (including the soon-to-be-finalized Madison Heights Landmark District).

4. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

5. NO HISTORIC RESOURCES VARIANCE: This project should not be granted an additional height Variance for Historic Resources. That law was not intended for this sort of project. This variance cannot be used if a hardship is of the developer's own making, yet that is exactly what this developer did, by choosing to classify it as a "Planned Development" project.

6. CITY HAS WIDE LEEWAY TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS: Because this is being proposed as a Planned Development, the City has wide leeway to impose conditions of approval as seen fit. All of these requirements can — and should — be made.

Thank you very much.
110/24/2022
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Dear Mayor Gordo and Councilmembers,
My name isJeffCyrulewski, and I'm a Pasadena resident. I'd like to echo the concerns from Protect Pasadena Trees and Livable Pasadena on the Affinity Project, and also hope that staff will go into detail on how traffic metrics were applied to the project, especially with the new Local Mobility Analysis metrics in place. Madison Heights' letter to the Planning Commission back in February does a really good job of laying out a lot of traffic concerns, and my hope is that staff can address those (along with the concerns from Livable Pasadena and PPT) on Monday night.

Thank you,
Jeff Cyrulewski
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The intersection of Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd. are already THE MOST (^l^^fe-^Eio4 ^ 9: f 2 INTERSECTION IN OUR CITY. Are we going to add even more traffic to this almost impassible area? At the very least, the smaller proposed project should be approved for that reasonalone;. ' Also please be sure that the developer follows the following elements:

TREES
The developer should be required to plant trees in the ground with sufficient root space for full maturity, rather than in raised planters on the ground level. This can even be done over parking garages, by eliminating just a couple of spaces. Despite their claims, planting in the ground will vastly reduce required water use over time, while helping ensure greater size and success for the trees. Both are very important considerations to our city.

HEIGHT
The height of the new buildings should be below 75' where they front Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd, and then step up. We do not want the southern entrance to our city to become a stark, uninviting canyon — particularly so close to residential neighborhoods and several Landmark Districts.

SIDEWALKS
For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

NO HISTORIC RESOURCES VARIANCE
This project should not be granted an additional height Variance for Historic Resources. That law was not intended for this sort of project. This variance cannot be used if a hardship is of the developer's own making, yet that is exactly what this developer did, by choosing to classify it as a "Planned Development" project.

CITY HAS WIDE LEEWAY TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS
Because this is being proposed as a Planned Development, the City has WIDE LEEWAY to impose conditions of approval as seen fit. All of these requirements can — and should — be made.

Sincerely,
Molly Kennington, Secretary, Los Robles Plaza HOA: 355 South Los Rabies Avenue 10/24/2022
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I support the project. Please consider the following.

SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3'setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,
Jonathan Paek
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thank you very much.

Cynthia Dale
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council, As a resident of Meridian Court (SW corner of California Blvd. and Marengo Avenue), which is near the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39) and could be heavily negatively impacted. I hope that you will consider the following five (5) important points while reviewing this project:

2. HEIGHT: The height of the new buildings should be below 75' where they front Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd, and then step up. We do not want the southern entrance to our city to become a stark, uninviting canyon, particularly so close to residential neighborhoods and several Landmark Districts.

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15', plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Dr. Ching-Yao (Tony) Tang
1 10/24/2022
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

Below are a list of items that my wife and I have concerns about in regards to the new project planned for Arroyo parkway. My wife works in engineering and construction, so she understands, better than I, the complexities involved in such a huge project, so we're empathetic to the challenging decision making that needs to occur. However, we hope that you'll take our concerns into consideration while making a choice that will impact our community for decades to come. Thank you.

This can even be done over parking garages, by eliminating just a couple of spaces. Despite their claims, planting in the ground will vastly reduce required water use over time, while helping ensure greater size and success for the trees. Both are very important considerations to our city. 2. HEIGHT: The height of the new buildings should be below 75' where they front Arroyo Parkway and California Blvd, and then step up. We do not want the southern entrance to our city to become a stark, uninviting canyon — particularly so close to residential neighborhoods and several Landmark Districts (including the soon-to-be-finalized Madison Heights Landmark District). 3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi- modal transportation. 4. NO HISTORIC RESOURCES VARIANCE: This project should not be granted an additional height Variance for Historic Resources. That law was not intended for this sort of project. This variance cannot be used if a hardship is of the developer's own making, yet that is exactly what this developer did, by choosing to classify it as a "Planned Development" project. 5. CITY HAS WIDE LEEWAY TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS: Because this is being proposed as a Planned Development, the City has wide leeway to impose conditions of approval as seen fit. All of these requirements can — and should — be made. Thank you very much.

Jonathan Knight and Heather Todak
Jonathan Knight
110/24/2022
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Dear Honorable Mayor Gordo and the Pasadena City Council:

As a resident of Madison Heights, which is adjacent to the proposed Affinity Project (Planned Development #39), I hope that you will consider these important points while reviewing this project:

3. SIDEWALKS: For all the new construction in this development, sidewalks should be 15 feet, plus 0-3' setbacks. This is consistent with the updated Specific Plan that will likely soon be approved for this area, and it will make the area safer and much more pedestrian-friendly. This is especially important as we add so much new housing and office space in this area, while trying to encourage multi-modal transportation.

I urge you to consider what is best for our beautiful city and our local residents over the long term, and not what is in the interests of a particular project or developer. Your decisions are your legacy. Choose wisely.

Janice Ohta
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Linda Vista-Annandale Association 2022 OCT 24 AM 10: 26 Pasadena, CA
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Re: Planned Development (PD) 39 -Affinity Project; City Council Meeting 10-24-2022; Agenda Item 16 .

Mayor Gordo and Councilmembers:

The Linda Vista-Annandale Association (LVAA) appreciates this opportunity to comment on the Affinity Planned Development (PD) 39.

Our comments reflect several interrelated issues: first, whether the Project EIR is legally adequate and should be Certified, second, whether the recommendations of the Planning Commission should be accepted in addition to or in place of the Staff Recommendations; and third, whether any additional requirements should be imposed on the Project in connection with any approvals. Our comments on the proposed Certification of the EIR are made for the purposes of the Administrative Record in addition to being provided for your consideration.

1. Planning Commission Recommendations. LVAA strongly supports all of the still relevant Planning Commission recommendations, particularly recommendation no. 1:
limiting the height of Building A to a maximum of 75 feet under all use circumstances, that is, whether the Building is a medical research/office building OR a housing project.

The proposed Building is a massive Building at a key corner: California Blvd. and Arroyo Parkway, proposed at over 90 feet, and much more if housing is the selected use and the State Density Bonus Law is sought and applied. Such a result, no matter which use is selected, is out of scale, out of character, will be destructive to adjacent neighborhoods, loom over this area and change it in clear violation of all applicable City ordinances and policies, including adopted Planning documents.

2. Project On-Site Mature Tree Canopy. City policies and procedure have evolved to meet current thinking: the changing climate requires on-site real canopy shade trees in the ground, NOT in pots and planters. All of our new Specific Plans recognize this, as did the Huntington Hospital in connection with its recent medical project on South Fair Oaks. Staff and other developers KNOW how to put canopy shade trees in Tree Wells and otherwise in the ground. This project should be required to follow suit and stop avoiding this requirement which is so important to the community. In fact, this community benefit should be required not only because it is the "right" thing to do, but

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