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Petaluma has a reputation far and wide for being a quaint little town. I'm 58 yrs old, born and raised in Petaluma, and I am completely saddened by the push to "compete" with bigger cities ! Please stop the notion that bigger is better !!!
Gina supported: Stop the sellout of Petaluma's Historic Downtown to approve oversized hotelI moved here two years ago because of the historic look of downtown Petaluma and the lovely homes on the west end of town. Interesting businesses & restaurants are icing on the cake. Do we really need to make the downtown as blah as the east side? Do we really need another large hotel? There are so many in or just outside the town. Are they actually fully occupied enough to justify a new large hotel? What do the statistics show? The introduction of a structure that requires the town to overturn its current preservation plans is worrisome.
Richard supported: Stop the sellout of Petaluma's Historic Downtown to approve oversized hotelI'm 70 and grew up in San Rafael. It was a cute little town and is not so "cute" anymore (in my opinion). I LOVE Petaluma for its adorable historic downtown with unique boutiques, restaurants, etc. It has a lovely combination of a country and small town feel. The Appellation Petaluma Hotel will do to Petaluma what happened to San Rafael. With no parking, you won't be able to park downtown to shop, eat, etc. The surrounding streets will be full of people parking in front of homes in quiet neighborhoods to go to the hotel. The city will likely put in parking meters which won't help the businesses on Petaluma Blvd, Kentucky and Forth Street. There is already 2-hour parking. We already have some nice hotels that to my eye are hardly bursting at the seams with guests, that are mostly in the architectural style of the historic sections of downtown. Six stories will be architecturally unappealing and the modern style will significantly clash with the architecture of the surrounding buildings. If we have to have a hotel, how about a 2-story (with underground parking) built in the style of the historic buildings here?
Kaitlyn supported: Stop the sellout of Petaluma's Historic Downtown to approve oversized hotelI came to Petaluma 35 years ago. It was not “wine country” which had conquered my hometown. Appellation says nothing about Petaluma. It says wine tourist, the target clientele. I don’t want to see Petaluma’s unique identity replaced by one fixated on wine tourism. Walking in and trying to change the rules so they can have an outsized influence on Petaluma’s character and identity feels arrogant and disrespectful. I’m fine with change just not when it happens like this.
Eric supported: Stop the sellout of Petaluma's Historic Downtown to approve oversized hotelI certainly understand the council’s drive for increased tax revenue and growing Petaluma; however, it doesn’t have to be at the expense of what we hold dear. Tax revenue, growing our city, and maintaining the beauty and charm of our downtown are not mutually exclusive; we can find a way to accomplish all three.
Zach supported: Stop the sellout of Petaluma's Historic Downtown to approve oversized hotelThe community improved this area from neglected, unmaintained and often trashy to a place of meaning and beauty. If some adjustments are needed to make it safe, then provide guidance and a ‘path’ to compliance (pun intended). Let the garden stand as it what it has become for the community - the gateway to Dog Beach.
Kurt supported: Save Gwen’s Memorial Garden – A Community Space Erased Without JustificationThis petition is such an important step toward preserving not just a garden, but a legacy of community, care, and connection. Gwen’s Memorial Garden was more than flowers and benches—it was a place where neighbors met, families found quiet comfort, and children learned about the importance of nature in our everyday lives. Erasing it without any clear justification feels like wiping away a chapter of our shared history and the spirit of togetherness Gwen inspired.
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