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Attachment 6 <br /> -' Housing Leadership Council -3�� <br /> u ° of San Mateo County � <br /> _ 690 Broadway <br /> H O U 51 N G Redwood City, CA 94063 <br /> LEADERSHIP T: (650) 364-4576 / F: (650) 364-4577 <br /> c o u N c �� W�,�, hlcsmc.or <br /> snx r,urEO courm g <br /> November 11, 2004 <br /> Hilary Paulson, Chair <br /> And Members of the Planning Commission <br /> City of Redwood City <br /> 1017 Middlefield Road <br /> Redwood City, CA 94063 <br /> RE: Support for the Montgomery Villas Developmeut <br /> Dear Chair Paulson and Members of the Planning Commission: <br /> The Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo has endorsed the Montgomery Villas development <br /> proposed by First Community Housing and Peninsula Habitat for Humanity. This project meets our <br /> criteria for a well-designed, well-located development providing housing opportunities for people in the <br /> community at a wide range of incomes. With its close proximity to Sequoia Station and location on El <br /> Camino Real, Montgomery Villas is an excellent example of transit-oriented development. <br /> In particular, we commend the developers' efforts to provide 58 affordable rental homes and 8 for-sale <br /> townhomes for families with incomes at or below 50% of area median. The need for housing in this <br /> income bracket is particularly acute for our community. Occupations in this bracket locally include such <br /> positions as bank tellers, bank teller managers, license practical nurses, plumbers, administrative <br /> assistants, childcare workers, and more. <br /> The developer has also told us he is committed to quality construction and workmanship, which should <br /> result in a development Redwood City can be proud of for years to come. The construction of the <br /> development will contribute to economic development through the good jobs it will provide to local <br /> workers. <br /> The Housing Leadership Council, together with our nearly 80 member organizations, works to preserve <br /> and expand the supply of adequate, accessible, and affordable housing for residents and workers of San <br /> Mateo County. Montgomery Villas helps creates much-needed homes to meet the needs of our <br /> community. We urge your support of the Montgomery Villas development. <br /> Thank you for your consideration. <br /> Sincerely yours, <br /> C��'��/�'t� ��2�7� <br /> Christopher Mohr <br /> Executive Director <br /> cc: Geoffrey Morgan, First Community Housing, Inc. <br /> Ed Hayes, Peninsula Habitat for Humanity <br /> C:\Documents and SettingsUnriordan\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKIOWLC Endorsement Letter.doc <br />