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This is the low hanging fruit- it’s about time! We’re on an island, there’s no good reason to keep burying our recyclables when there are markets for them. Our landfill is full! This will make recycling much more straightforward for all of Kauai’s residents and visitors. This is a win-win
We live in a family neighborhood and a large development at the beginning of Old Ranch Road does not fit in with our community. We have a quiet neighborhood where children play in the street. We do not need more traffic issues as it is difficult enough to get onto Grand as well as get on the freeway or Halycon. Has the city council even addressed the water usage issue which is a big problem. Has everyone forgot when Lopez was 30% full a few years ago and we had to conserve water and pay more for it? A development of 125 units with parking is so out of place on a lot that supposed to be developed as a community center for all people living in Arroyo Grande. This development is out of place, devalues our property, adds traffic and congestion to us that live off West Branch, and adds nothing positive to this community. It is out of place and if they have to develop try across the freeway where Francisco’s was located. Where there is more commercial development. Please listen to the people who live in this community and pay taxes and contribute to the quality of life in this area. I vote an absolute no for this project which is out of place and has not been thought out well or even sought out how the people who live here feel about another half full hotel on City Property.
I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed hotel project at 400 West Branch Street in Arroyo Grande, CA, and to suggest a more community-centered alternative: the development of a senior center at this location.
While I understand the need for economic growth, I believe a senior center would better serve the long-term needs of our community and align more closely with Arroyo Grande’s values and priorities.
Key Reasons for Supporting a Senior Center:
Meeting Community Needs:
Arroyo Grande has a growing senior population, many of whom could benefit from a dedicated space for activities, socialization, and support services. A senior center would provide critical resources for older residents, fostering community engagement and improving quality of life.
Enhancing Community Character:
A senior center would complement Arroyo Grande’s small-town charm by prioritizing the well-being of its residents. Unlike a large hotel, which primarily serves transient visitors, a senior center would directly benefit the local population and strengthen the fabric of our community.
Economic and Social Benefits:
A senior center could serve as a hub for local programs, partnerships, and volunteer opportunities, creating both economic and social value. It could also reduce isolation among seniors and offer intergenerational programming, further enriching the community.
Traffic and Environmental Considerations:
Compared to a hotel, a senior center would likely have a lower impact on traffic and infrastructure. Additionally, it could be designed with sustainability in mind, preserving green space and minimizing environmental disruption.
I urge the [City Council/Planning Commission/Relevant Authority] to reconsider the current proposal and explore the feasibility of developing a senior center at 400 West Branch Street. This alternative would provide lasting benefits to Arroyo Grande residents and ensure that future development aligns with the needs and values of our community.
Lynn, you have some great ideas. Arroyo Grande promotes itself as a "family friendly" area. Although I see a lack of a place for our seniors too. Multi-generational as more and more seniors are seeking our Central Coast as a retirement place to live. AG is a small area and who sees roosters rooming around in the downtown area. This is a special community that deserves special treatment. The community needs to get involved with the decision making not just City Council and individual people who would gain profits from the decision-making.
I am very concerned about the property devaluation and the increased risk of crime and the city council should be too. After working at the prison, one realizes that we all need to be vigilant but putting a hotel so close to homes will necessitate an even higher level of vigilance. My twins will not be walking home from the high school because they would have to pass that hotel and I don't feel it is safe for them.
I live on Old Ranch Road. There are several young children playing on this street, crossing the street. It’s already a pretty busy street. The parents of these children have to put cones out say SLOW Children Playing. How in the world is this huge hotel with 24 hr service unloading with beeping trucks going to not impact our beautiful area. What about the people on Larchmont and above them. West Branch Street cannot handle that kind of traffic. Weddings, wine trips, conventions. This is not the place to put it. Selling out to big corporate money will absolutely ruin our small town.
That piece of property is zoned for community development, not corporate developers. This is a retirement area besides being a family friendly area. The citizens of Arroyo Grande need a place to swim, which can raise money. Kids need swim lessons, which would raise money by charging for lessons. A community garden is needed, people can pay to have a grow area. How about basketball courts for our local teams, which will pay a fee. Many people would be happy to pay a fee for yoga, Pilates, exercise class, all paid for. After Covid people have lost touch with eachother and this could be a very useful place for our community to meet and reconnect. Now about this big hotel they are planning. The noise of trucks delivering supplies 24 hrs is pretty disturbing for the people who live at the bottom of Old Ranch Road. That would be beeping all night long. The huge problem of congestion on a crazy busy street which is already congested and very dangerous pulling in and out of the Sinclair gas station. What about extra congestion under the Branch Street Bridge? It is already a mess. Some people living on Old Ranch Road will lose their views and be faced with tons of traffic, noise and that will obviously decrease their property value. So the big corporate developers want to ruin our beautiful area. And the proposed hotel does absolutely nothing for our community.