Wednesday’s hearing

On Wednesday March 29 at 2pm, the city council will have its latest hearing on the Coast Highway diet and redevelopment plans.

The agenda has three main items:

• Approving an increase in fees for the consulting
• Discussing the three alternatives: no build, full diet (north to south), and partial diet (leaving South O unchanged). The city is unlikely to select one of the options until after the public comment period on the Environmental Impact Report, now expected to extend to May or June.
• Discussing the proposed density increases (“development incentives”) along Coast Highway, including buildings up to 65′ at Cassidy/Coast and Oceanside/Coast.

Because these density increases have the potential to dramatically change the character of South O, we encourage all Save South O residents who can to attend the hearing. If you can’t attend the hearing, we encourage you to contact the council via phone or email to let them know how you feel about the proposed upzoning.