From: Elpida Sklavos
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:58 AM
To: Sebastopol Public Works <[email protected]> Subject: Fwd: ATTN: Elissa Overton , re street repairs
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Hello Elissa,
Thank you for speaking to me today regarding my concerns with the condition of Hutchins Avenue (situated off of Gravenstein Highway South near Papas and Pollo).
I am the trustee for 6965 Hutchings Avenue, the second home on the street. It was our family home, and my sister has lived at this address her entire life. She has some challenges which have kept her from learning to drive. When I, other family members, or friends are unable to drive her mostly for errands, she walks up the street three times a week to participate in activities with the Senior Center and to volunteer at the Legacy, where she has volunteered for years. She also often walks down the street to help some longtime friends who live down the street when they are in need.
As you can see from the images below, the road is way overdue for resurfacing and repair. We are constantly worried that my sister (who has some issues with her ankles), myself (recovering from a recent hip replacement) or other family or friends who visit, may with one slight distraction, fall and suffer a serious injury. We are also concerned for the neighbors who use the road daily (some who walk) and any potential danger to their wellbeing and to their cars.
I want to add that although Hutchins Avenue is a deadend, the first two houses at least see more traffic on a regular basis. Across from those homes is a storage facility and the Sebastopol Subud Center. When the Subud Center is in full use, their parking lot overflows and many of the attendees to its events park down Hutchins Avenue and walk the street to the center. Additionally, people often come down Hutchins Avenue to turn around in the Subud parking lot or to park along the street when there is no further parking at Papas and Pollo. This additional traffic may explain why those areas are the most worn.
We are hoping to see the second street repair project you spoke of begin very soon. We especially hope that it begins with Hutchins Avenue.
Please send people out to see the condition of the street (worse than the pictures), and let us know when this issue will be addressed.
Best Regards,
Elpida Sklavos
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