MEHC template email to support the Waterstreet project appeal

In the MEHC Coming Up Week of March 31st newsletter an email template was included to show support for the Waterstreet project in Sausalito. You can view the template below:

Dear Planning Commissioners, 

I urge you to sustain the appeal of administrative determinations for the proposed mixed-use development at 605-613 Bridgeway. 

605-613 Bridgeway is a well-suited site for higher density housing in Sausalito. I support its inclusion as an opportunity site in the Sausalito housing element at the density listed in its certified housing element.

Sausalito has limited sites suitable for development that are not constrained by Ordinance 1022 or Ordinance 1128. 605-613 Bridgeway is not at high fire, flooding or landslide risk. In addition, this site is close to a transit hub and highly bikeable and walkable.

The Waterstreet project is a prime example of the sort of infill housing development that we should be building in Marin. It increases density in a walkable, transit-rich area. The project places 47 homes within 1/4 mile of a Marin County transit hub, one of only 14 transit hubs in the County. There are few potential projects in Marin that are so close to a transit hub. 

Lastly, this project offers 20% affordable housing in a high-resource area with no other affordable housing, nor is there any affordable housing within walking distance of the Ferry Landing, or, to my knowledge, in this Southern portion of Sausalito. I encourage Sausalito to uphold the appeal and give this project its due process.

Sincerely, 
[Your Name]