Staff received the following email message as public comment for this item:
From: Regina Georgopoulos
To: psarant
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2021, 11:16:47 PM PST
Subject: From Gerry Georgopoulos
December 12. 2021
To The City of American Canyon Planning Commission:
My name is Gerry Georgopoulos and since 1978 I have owned what was then known as
A & W restaurant at 3845 Broadway/Highway 29, Parcel number # 058-362-002-000 in American Canyon. It was remodeled and has been in continuous operation as Canyon Cafe for the last 33 years.
I support the neighboring Napa Cove Project and the building of much needed affordable housing.
However, I have serious concerns regarding the increased traffic and I want that to be on record.
I believe that both reducing speed and the addition of a traffic light on Broadway at Poco Way / Napa Junction will help alleviate the danger at that intersection. The additional cars, along with the lumber trucks sharing the same intersection needs our city’s attention and consideration.
Thank you in advance for your attention.
Sincerely,
Gerry Georgopoulos
An American Canyon Business Property Owner for 43 years.
Dear Chair Navarro, Vice-Chair Mallare, and Commissioners Altman, Goff, and Wong,
My name is Rich Peterson. I am a local realtor and former planning commissioner. Please accept this statement in support of the proposed Napa Cove Design Permit.
As you well know, the region is suffering a significant housing shortage. In fact, the average price of 2 bedroom apartments statewide have risen over 16% in the past year to just under $3,100. American Canyon is not immune to this inflation with the current cost of a 2 bedroom at the Village at Vintage Ranch starting at $3,080. Using the standard that 30% of the household income should go towards rent, that means that the household would have to gross over $120,000. In 2019, the median income for a Napa County household is only approximately $88,500.
These 66 units are vital to securing additional housing for people working average paying jobs in the County.
Further, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average job pays $29.63 per hour in Napa County (May, 2020) which is roughly equivalent to a $61,630.40 yearly income. Without additional affordable housing stock, individuals will continue to be priced out of Napa County creating additional traffic headaches. Napa Cove is precisely the type of project that is designed to meet the needs of these workers.
It is imperative that the City meet the needs of its residents for affordable housing. That is why I am strongly in favor of the Napa Cove Project.
Staff received the following email message as public comment for this item:
From: Regina Georgopoulos
To: psarant
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2021, 11:16:47 PM PST
Subject: From Gerry Georgopoulos
December 12. 2021
To The City of American Canyon Planning Commission:
My name is Gerry Georgopoulos and since 1978 I have owned what was then known as
A & W restaurant at 3845 Broadway/Highway 29, Parcel number # 058-362-002-000 in American Canyon. It was remodeled and has been in continuous operation as Canyon Cafe for the last 33 years.
I support the neighboring Napa Cove Project and the building of much needed affordable housing.
However, I have serious concerns regarding the increased traffic and I want that to be on record.
I believe that both reducing speed and the addition of a traffic light on Broadway at Poco Way / Napa Junction will help alleviate the danger at that intersection. The additional cars, along with the lumber trucks sharing the same intersection needs our city’s attention and consideration.
Thank you in advance for your attention.
Sincerely,
Gerry Georgopoulos
An American Canyon Business Property Owner for 43 years.
Dear Chair Navarro, Vice-Chair Mallare, and Commissioners Altman, Goff, and Wong,
My name is Rich Peterson. I am a local realtor and former planning commissioner. Please accept this statement in support of the proposed Napa Cove Design Permit.
As you well know, the region is suffering a significant housing shortage. In fact, the average price of 2 bedroom apartments statewide have risen over 16% in the past year to just under $3,100. American Canyon is not immune to this inflation with the current cost of a 2 bedroom at the Village at Vintage Ranch starting at $3,080. Using the standard that 30% of the household income should go towards rent, that means that the household would have to gross over $120,000. In 2019, the median income for a Napa County household is only approximately $88,500.
These 66 units are vital to securing additional housing for people working average paying jobs in the County.
Further, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average job pays $29.63 per hour in Napa County (May, 2020) which is roughly equivalent to a $61,630.40 yearly income. Without additional affordable housing stock, individuals will continue to be priced out of Napa County creating additional traffic headaches. Napa Cove is precisely the type of project that is designed to meet the needs of these workers.
It is imperative that the City meet the needs of its residents for affordable housing. That is why I am strongly in favor of the Napa Cove Project.
Sincerely,
Rich Peterson