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Neighbors raise traffic, solar and safety concerns about proposed Claremont senior-housing site
Summary
Multiple Rockridge neighbors supported housing but urged a traffic study, shadow analysis for solar impact, stronger setbacks and fire-safety review for the proposed Claremont/Red Cross redevelopment (a pre-application under SB 330). Speakers said the scale and likely rents indicate the project may not deliver affordable senior units without additional conditions.
Six neighbors spoke during open forum about a proposed redevelopment of the former Red Cross site on Claremont Avenue, urging the Planning Commission and staff to require additional studies and design changes before a formal application is accepted.
Alison Hightower said she has lived in Rockridge more than 30 years and asked the commission to require a traffic study to understand how a large building at the site would affect pedestrian safety and parking. "We would like the Commission to consider, requiring a traffic study in order to see what…
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