Public hearing to consider a timely-filed appeal (Case No. APPEAL-008659-2026) of the Planning Commission’s denial of a concession and imposition of conditions requiring construction of frontage improvements for a 120-unit multi-family apartment development on a 5.23-acre vacant site.

Urged the council to deny the Sage Canyon project appeal due to unsafe pedestrian conditions on El Camino Real.

Highlighted traffic volume data and pedestrian safety risks regarding the lack of sidewalks in front of the Sage Canyon site.

Supported the Planning Commission's decision, emphasizing that infrastructure must accompany density and public safety is paramount.

Dismissed developer legal threats, noted other projects successfully installed sidewalks, and urged requiring frontage improvements.

Urged the council to stand firm against developer waivers and support staff recommendations on safety.

Expressed personal safety fears as a resident living adjacent to the Sage Canyon project and urged denying the appeal.

Stressed the severe safety hazards of high-speed traffic on El Camino Real and supported denying the concession.

Argued that developers have a moral obligation to fund safety improvements to mitigate impacts from adding hundreds of new residents.