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Arcata resident urges vigilance over Cal Poly connectivity plan and large parking proposals

Arcata Planning Commission · April 15, 2026

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Summary

During early oral communications a resident who lives car‑free asked the Planning Commission to scrutinize a Cal Poly campus connectivity plan and raised concern about proposals that would add large parking lots near the Foster/farm area.

A member of the public used the early‑oral‑communications period at the April 14 meeting to urge the Planning Commission to closely review plans tied to the Cal Poly campus and to resist proposals that would add large parking lots near the Foster area. The commenter said she has chosen to live car‑free and asked the commission and city to prioritize community connectivity that reduces car dependence.

The comment did not reference a specific agenda item and was recorded during the public comment period for matters not on today's agenda. The chair acknowledged the comment and noted agenda items for tonight would be taken up in order.

The comment illustrates community concern about transportation planning affecting neighborhoods near campus; no action was taken on the topic at this meeting.