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Downtown Parking Committee urges City Council to weigh parking, structural and charter limits in Paseo Nuevo redevelopment
Summary
The committee voted Nov. 13 to forward a transmittal letter to City Council expressing ‘significant concern’ about the projected loss of publicly accessible parking if the Paseo Nuevo / Lot 2 redevelopment proceeds, asking for structural, circulation and fiscal details before Council approval.
The Santa Barbara Downtown Parking Committee on Nov. 13 voted unanimously to finalize and send a transmittal letter to the City Council on the Paseo Nuevo disposition and development agreement, expressing concern about the project's potential effects on public parking, building massing and the limits of the city charter.
Committee members said they support downtown revitalization but want more analysis of structural feasibility, circulation and financial responsibility before Council action. Chair Pinner said the letter reflects committee concerns and is intended to be attached to the council report and the final DDA staff report when those are posted for the Dec. 2 City Council meeting.
City staff member Tessa Harris told…
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