The City of Santa Cruz announced the Notice of Completion and Availability of Draft EIR for the proposed amendments to the Downtown Recovery Plan. Details for the EIR can be viewed on City website: http://www.cityofsantacruz. com/government/city- departments/planning-and- community-development-2/ environmental-documents These two topics will give you an insight into the intended development along the San Lorenzo River area: Aesthetics visuals of intended development are @ the end of this Chapter http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/home/showdocument?id=61223 Biological Resources this chapter includes important bird population information. http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/home/showdocument?id=61227 Your comments are highly welcome since the proposed 70’ building height & the building mass will effect the San Lorenzo River bird habitat, which e-bird lists in 13th place out of the 100 Santa Cruz County Hotspots. Thank you very much for voicing your concerns. Sept. 8th, 2017 is the deadline for PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD Thank you