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Resident urges broader public notice and criticizes 5‑story Solano Avenue proposal, saying density bonus was misapplied
Summary
A resident told the Planning and Zoning Commission that Albany’s 300‑foot notice rule limits public input and alleged the commission ignored its mission when approving a modern five‑story project on Solano Avenue; the commission did not act on the comment at the meeting.
During public comment at the May 14 meeting, Dr. Steven Alpert criticized Albany’s mail‑notice practice and raised concerns about a proposed five‑story mixed commercial‑residential building on Solano Avenue, saying the public was not sufficiently notified and that the design conflicted with the neighborhood’s character.
Dr. Alpert told the Planning and Zoning Commission that "the practice of only notifying those within 300 feet clearly limits public discourse" and said postcards…
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