Four Corners appeal

A former skeptic who now supports the project, urging approval 'because it's the right thing to do' and noting the townhomes could help renters become homeowners.

Opposed, citing townhome affordability requiring $147,000 income and asking why only 5,000 sq ft of retail when retail was a major city campaign promise.

Sheet metal workers union rep said Sand Hill has no viable plan for local apprenticeships and community workforce benefits promised in the specific plan.

Echoed union concerns and asked about income targeting, tree buffers, and affordability levels, saying he's not necessarily supportive.

Urged approval: housing solves societal problems, the empty lot yields no taxes, schools need money after Facebook's departure, and jobs matter for youth.

Read translated comments from four neighbors supporting the project, including one warning 'we will see you at the polls' if it stalls again.

Spoke in Spanish and English urging approval, saying opponents already have their affordable buildings and the city needs the jobs and taxes.

A head of household asking for approval so her family can become first-time buyers in East Palo Alto.

Asked why the city should trust Sand Hill when maintenance at their existing buildings, including where his father lives, is horrible.

Said the affordable amount violates the inclusionary housing policy and the city needs housing residents can afford, citing 4,000 applicants to Colibri Commons.

Supported both projects, citing the developer's responsiveness, the regional housing obligation, the city's structural deficit, and the cost of losing a lawsuit.

Ravenswood Choice representative urged approval, citing engagement, connection fees addressing infrastructure gaps, and the requirements of law.

A former resident who praised Sand Hill's outreach as exemplary and urged the council not to let the project be threatened.

A lifelong resident and business owner who's neutral on the project but says the rezoning has squeezed out local businesses in favor of wealthy investors.

Asked the developer to restore setbacks between the mixed-use and townhome portions and to consider more commercial space.