Mary Avenue Villas Affordable Housing Project Public Hearing

Supported the project, emphasizing that home and belonging are core values for community leadership.

Stressed that local families need housing options for adult children with developmental disabilities.

Casa de Anza homeowner opposed the project due to severe parking losses and spillover into private lots.

Representing SV at Home, urged immediate approval of the thoughtfully planned affordable housing site.

Expressed concern over historical involvement of local service clubs and loss of traffic lanes and parking on Mary Avenue.

Argued that public right-of-way cannot be disposed of without clear legal findings and full public benefit analysis.

Longtime resident supported housing over occasional festival parking and noted narrower streets improve safety.

Highlighted the severe affordable housing crisis and the vital need for consistent support systems for IDD residents.

Asked whether units would be independent or assisted living and questioned why a parking garage wasn't considered.

Explained that Housing Choices will provide on-site supported living services tailored to individual independence.

Supported housing project to satisfy housing element requirements and prevent builder's remedy overreach.

Presented community-wide coalition support for Mary Avenue Villas and its vital value to vulnerable families.

Reviewed project history since 2019 and presented photographic evidence showing parking spaces are largely unused.

Legal counsel for Garden Gate Coalition argued the city is rushing through decisions with defective CEQA exemptions and street vacation findings.

Neighbor on Mary Avenue argued that street vacation legal standards have not been met and public uses remain vital.

Lifelong resident urged voting yes so disabled individuals can stay in the Bay Area.

Raised concerns about quarry traffic and truck hours while noting that the Mary Avenue project process serves as a good lesson in project management.

Spoke as Housing Commission chair supporting the Mary Avenue Villas project and noted rapid response resources for immigrants.

Expressed worry over truck traffic on Stevens Creek and the reduction of parking spaces from the Mary Avenue housing project.

Urged the council to address quarry truck operating hours and oppose any jurisdictional boundary changes.

Independent living case manager spoke alongside clients urging approval of housing for disabled residents.

Consultant presented findings that the parking study failed to evaluate conditions during major Memorial Park festivals.

Spoke in strong support of IDD housing, urging the city to prioritize vulnerable residents over parking.

Neighbor expressed deep disappointment that resident input regarding traffic and safety was ignored by the council.

State council representative urged approval, highlighting the Lanterman Act and regional center support services.