The Independent received a letter from land-use attorney Winston Stromberg, with Latham & Watkins, who represents the community group, Save Livermore Downtown.Â
In his communication, Stromberg addresses legal issues affecting the Eden Housing project that will be considered Monday, 7 p.m., at the virtual Livermore City Council meeting.
The following is Stromberg s submission in its entirety.
Re: May 24, 2021, City Council Meeting, Agenda Item 5.2:Â Â
Eden Housing Project (DDR 20-019; VTPM 11186 â SUB 21-003) Â
Dear Mayor Woerner and Honorable Councilmembers:Â Â
On behalf of Save Livermore Downtown, this follows up on comments sent to the City Council on May 18, 2021.1We have reviewed the staff report and associated agenda materials for Eden Housingâs request for Downtown Design Review and a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (âVTPMâ) to develop the western portion of the Downtown Core site in the Downtown Specific Plan area with 130
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1of3John Marchand, a former mayor of Livermore, points out different places on a plan for 130 units of new affordable housing that is planned to be built in conjunction with Stockmen s Park in Livermore, Calif. on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.Brittany Hosea-Small/Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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The Eden Housing project is set to go before the Livermore City Council during a May 24, 7 p.m. meeting.
Mayor Bob Woerner stated at this weekâs city council meeting that the council expects to hear comments about the 2.5-acre affordable housing project proposed for the downtown core, at the southeastern corner of Railroad Avenue and South L Street. Woerner said that the meeting could extend beyond one day, because a large number of public speakers were expected to participate.
For information on how to participate, visit bit.ly/Indy CouncilMeetings. The meeting will also be available for viewing only on YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/CityofLivermoreCalifornia.