3920 Empire Avenue General Plan Amendment

Opposed the commercial redesignation next to her home, citing cut-through traffic, noise and loss of residential boundaries; asked council to decline the amendment.

Property owner said there is no buyer yet and asked the council what vision it has for the corner.

The longtime adjacent resident (her husband bought the property in the 1970s) is adamantly opposed, fearing any commercial building will tower over and drastically devalue their home where they plan to live out their lives.

A teacher and Diablo Water District liaison, speaking as a resident, said commercial makes some sense but worries about traffic safety for kids crossing to Laurel Elementary, and suggested the school district office site could be an alternative.