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Small-business owners warn Speer Boulevard redevelopment could remove parking, block awning repairs
Summary
Two neighborhood speakers said a proposed redevelopment at 12th and Speer could eliminate 5–7 parking spaces and prevent Gato's Bakery at 1160 Speer Boulevard from restoring a longtime awning without a permit, harming foot traffic and accessibility.
Bonnie Grama Martz, introduced by the moderator, asked council to preserve access and storefront visibility for Gato's Bakery at 1160 Speer Boulevard amid a community redevelopment plan. Martz said one closure design would block access needed for customers and for a bus that serves residents at 420 West 12th Avenue, and she requested permits for two awnings and a street-facing sign.
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