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Resident urges Albany to expand planning‑notice radius after contested 1600 Solano project
Summary
During public comment, Dr. Steven Alpert urged the council to expand mailed public‑notice distances beyond the state minimum (300 feet), citing a controversial 5‑story project at 1600 Solano where he says only 73 properties were notified and nearby traffic safety issues were not studied. He requested the council place an agenda item to reconsider the notice radius.
A resident urged the Albany City Council on April 6 to revise the city’s public‑notice practice for new development after recounting community opposition to an oversized five‑story project at 1600 Solano Avenue.
Dr. Steven Alpert said the city follows the state minimum of mailing notices to properties within 300 feet of…
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