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Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 4:26 PM
To: Distrib- City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: For public comment
The increase traffic from Northgate redevelopment project will exacerbate the already dangerous, congested, traffic conditions. I requested the following traffic studies be required to complete the phase of the Northgate project. The updated traffic studies must be based on actual traffic counts prepared by a licensed engineer approved by the city and funded by the project sponsor. This must include a condition in the project entitlements thank you for keeping Terra Linda resident safe and for your consideration to this important community concern.
With Gratitude,
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From: Ken Strong
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 4:45 PM
To: Distrib- City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Public Comment: Support for the Northgate Town Square Dear City Council members,
I am writing to you today in support of the Northgate Town Square housing project. I urge you to vote to approve the project at the December 2nd meeting.
I have lived in Marin for the past thirty four years. Marin needs to be more accessible for moderate to low income families and individuals. This project directly addresses the housing crisis by providing affordable units, with some home ownership opportunities in addition to rentals. Additionally, the plans include accessible units that are compliant with updated ADA guidelines, which will provide housing options for those with disabilities.
This project will add community vibrancy. The plans include retail, a community green space, and restaurants. The mall as it is now, is an underutilized building with few open stores and an excess of empty parking. This project would immensely improve it to create a true utilized community space.
There are also positive environmental components to developing mixed use buildings. The Northgate Mall is already developed land, and urban infill is the most environmentally friendly option for new developments. This project is in a transit dense area, it will improve bike infrastructure - which will lead to decreased car dependency, and all the housing units are 100% electric. I would like to see the provisions permitting drive through restaurants and gas hookups for restaurant deleted if possible as well. As we continue to combat climate change and environmental concerns, it is imperative to build housing that mitigates these issues. This project will do so.
This project is much needed for the community and Marin County as a whole. I encourage your vote of approval.
Sincerely,
Ken Strong
Greenbrae
From: Nicholas J. Maurer
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 4:10 PM
To: Distrib- City Clerk <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Public Comment: Support for the Northgate Mall Redevelopment Project Dear City Council members,
I am writing to you today in support of the Northgate Mall housing project. I urge you to vote to approve the project at the December 2nd meeting. As a resident of this community, I see housing has become a desperate need for many of my peers. This project allows for the beneficial redevelopment of an under-utilized mall into a vibrant community.
Marin needs to be more accessible for moderate to low income families and individuals.
This project directly addresses the housing crisis by providing affordable units, with some home ownership opportunities in addition to rentals. Additionally, the plans include accessible units that are compliant with updated ADA guidelines, which will provide housing options for those with disabilities.
This project will add community vibrancy. The plans include retail, a community green space, and restaurants. The mall as it is now, is an underutilized building with few open stores and an excess of empty parking. This project would immensely improve it to create a true utilized community space.
There are also positive environmental components to developing mixed use buildings. The Northgate Mall is already developed land, and urban infill is the most environmentally friendly option for new developments. This project is in a transit dense area, it will improve bike infrastructure - which will lead to decreased car dependency, and all the housing units are 100% electric. As we continue to combat climate change and environmental concerns, it is imperative to build housing that mitigates these issues. This project will do so.
This project is much needed for the community and Marin County as a whole. I encourage your vote of approval.
Sincerely,
Nicholas J. Maurer
From: Romeo Arrieta <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 5:04 PM
To: Mayor Kate <[email protected]>
Cc: Distrib- City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Comments on Item #6 December 12, 2024 meeting
Dear Mayor Colin, and Council,
While the Marin Association of REALTORS does not endorse individual housing development proposals, we understand that many of the housing issues impacting our community are due to lack of supply.
However, we do support the zoning policies that make it possible to increase the muchneeded supply of all housing types whether they be affordable, rental, or homeownership housing opportunities.
Thank you for your consideration of policies that will lead to the increase of housing supply.
Thank you,
Romeo Arrieta, RCE, AHWD
Chief Executive Officer
Marin Association of REALTORS®
40 Mitchell Blvd. San Rafael, CA 94903
[email protected]
415.507.1011
From: Ray Lorber
Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2024 10:04 AM
To: Rachel Kertz <[email protected]>
Subject: Please vote against the Northgate project
“The increase in traffic from the Northgate Redevelopment Project will exacerbate the already dangerous congested traffic conditions. I request that follow-up traffic studies be required at the completion of each phase of the Northgate Project. The updated traffic studies must be based on actual traffic counts prepared by a licensed traffic engineer, approved by the City and funded by the project sponsor.
This must be ‘included as a condition in the Project Entitlements’**. Thank you for keeping Terra Linda residents safe and for your consideration to this important community concern.”
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From: Susan Yeres
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 5:53 PM
To: Distrib- City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Public Comment: Support for the Northgate Mall Redevelopment Project Dear City Council members,
I am writing to you today in support of the Northgate Mall housing project. I urge you to vote to approve the project at the December 2nd meeting.
Marin needs to be more accessible for moderate to low income families and individuals. This project directly addresses the housing crisis by providing affordable units, with some home ownership opportunities in addition to rentals. Additionally, the plans include accessible units that are compliant with updated ADA guidelines, which will provide housing options for those with disabilities.
This project will add community vibrancy. The plans include retail, a community green space, and restaurants. The mall as it is now, is an underutilized building with few open stores and an excess of empty parking. This project would immensely improve it to create a true utilized community space.
There are also positive environmental components to developing mixed use buildings. The Northgate Mall is already developed land, and urban infill is the most environmentally friendly option for new developments. This project is in a transit dense area, it will improve bike infrastructure - which will lead to decreased car dependency, and all the housing units are 100% electric. As we continue to combat climate change and environmental concerns, it is imperative to build housing that mitigates these issues. This project will do so.
This project is much needed for the community and Marin County as a whole. I encourage your vote of approval.
Sincerely,
Susan Yeres
San Rafael, CA 94903