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Residents and organizations urge council to reconsider parking and siting of proposed housing project
Summary
Public commenters at the July 16 hearing urged the council to preserve a key Old Town parking lot and questioned siting and parking for a proposed 44‑unit senior housing project at C & Clark Street, arguing notice and density concerns that may affect local businesses and residents.
During public comment at the July 16 meeting, multiple residents raised concerns about parking and the siting of proposed housing projects in Old Town Eureka. Joe Goslin, representing the Native Sons of the Golden West, said a proposed project near his lodge could remove a parking lot his organization relies on and warned the loss would "devastate" lodge activities and nearby businesses.
"I just can't imagine, not having our parking lot," Goslin said, noting the lodge holds dinners and meetings and that the lot serves more than 100 lodge members. He said he was not opposed to housing generally but objected to the location.
Resident Patrick Gilmore spoke about a proposed C & Clark Street senior housing project that he said would add 44 units to a medium‑density neighborhood and noted the project showed 11 off‑street parking spaces and 16 bicycle spaces. "44 units with a potential of 88 residents, 11 parking spots off street...the parking in the area is already overtaxed," Gilmore said, urging more local input and earlier notification to neighbors.
Other public commenters raised broader parking‑management concerns and supported Measure F on the November ballot as a way to protect local economic vitality and preserve parking for businesses. Council members acknowledged the public comments and suggested staff could bring more detailed information back to council on parking plans and specific project notifications.
