From: Kristin Kiefer
To: City Council Public Comments; Sheikhali, Monet
Subject: [EXTERNAL] 3/15/22 City Council Meeting Comment for 15.1- Hearn Veterans Village Appeal Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:55:06 AM
Good morning Santa Rosa City Council,
Apologies for the late submission of my public comment regarding item 15.1- Hearn Veterans Village Appeal.
I strongly recommend the City Council follow the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department, and reject this appeal.
I support the development of permanent supportive housing at 2149 West Hearn for up to 32 veterans struggling with mental disabilities, substance abuse disorders, chronic health conditions, or homelessness. It is critical to Santa Rosa's housing production goals to provide important supportive housing opportunities that ensure local veterans have access to quality housing, providing another option to make living in the area more attainable. The proposed project is appropriate for its location in the Rural Residential-Rural Heritage zoning designation and site development would not adversely impact scenic view corridors of the area nor detract from the neighborhood residential character. The project has received necessary approvals from city staff and the Planning Commission with adoption of an Addendum to the Roseland Area/Sebastopol Road Specific Plan EIR and a tentative Parcel Map. I implore the Council to stand with community housing production goals and support the development of the Hearn Veterans Village.
Best Regards,
Kristin Kiefer
Santa Rosa resident of District 5.