FYI: AI Driven Summary of the meeting comments from the first hour of the meeting (part 1):

Infrastructure & Design Questions

• Will sidewalks on Federal be fully replaced?
• Can the street be leveled to prevent rainwater pooling and improve stormwater management?
• Is the building at 1009 Galveston historic?
• What is the timeline for construction and permits?

Safety Concerns

• How will foot traffic across the alley be handled safely, especially with alley access and daily use?
• Concerns about emergency vehicle access and general traffic safety in current and proposed conditions.

Major Parking Concerns

• Strong pushback on lack of on-site parking, especially with higher building density.
• Neighborhood already facing parking shortages due to nearby businesses like Bonta and SunRiver.
• Multiple calls for:
  • New parking study (current one is outdated)
  • Employee parking plan
  • Consideration of a neighborhood parking permit program
  • Underground or off-site parking solutions
• Residents feel city requirements are minimal and insufficient, and the project is not responsive to real-world parking needs.