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80 Page 10 PARKING CONCERNS: Mixed use of residential and business parking needs at the site, coupled with the awkward and consistently unsafe ingress and egress of frequent clients promises to create an untenable parking situation, even with the addition of a parking space, per the NOA. As of this writing, neighbors have observed that the three existing spaces on the site are in constant use, even with the storefront vacant, suggesting that the parking needs of the apartment residents are contributing to a likely parking overflow issue in future. COMPA TmILITY: In reviewing the NOA, the issue of'':compatibility with adjoining land uses" arises (p.2). First of all, there are no commercial properties adjoining the one in question; in fact, the property is literally surrounded by high-density residential buildings - an apartment in the ~ame building, the Woodside Terrace Senior Living facility directly to the east, and a multi-unit high-rise apartment building to the west. In any event, the previous business maintained far shorter hours of operation - the pool supply business operated from 9 to 5, and was closed on Sundays; the nature of this specific business causes it to be dependent on frequent visits throughout the day and evening hours. The greatly expanded hours proposed indicate that this use is highly incompatible with the immediate neighborhood. CONSISTENCY OF USE: The non-conforming status of the 1950's-era building needs to be rendered flexible with regard to today's laws, just as the community demonstrates flexibility with respect to growth demands. There is an additional concern about the wording of the NOA on page 2: "... and extending closing time to potentially 1 0 PM at a later date" - this further deviates from the consistency with previous use, inappropriately. SAFETY I PUBLIC HEAL Tn: In addition to increased traffic flow and parking problems, issues of maintaining a pedestrian and bicycle-friendly neighborhood arise. Elders residing at Woodside Terrace already face mobility challenges, and neighborhood youth are also at risk, riding bicycles and walking or playing in this area. The corner itself (Murray Court and Woodside Rd.) was the scene of a tragic accident in which a Redwood Oaks neighbor's brother was killed; it is our strong desire to reduce the potential hazard of additional traffic and parking, in order to address safety needs.