Fair Oaks Orange Grove Specific Plan

Speaking for the Complete Streets Coalition, praised the plan's walkability elements and urged safe street design tools on the Fair Oaks corridor.

Committed LEAF to helping find funding and incentives for businesses opening in the district.

Pasadena Heritage endorsed the plan, citing seven game-changing historic preservation elements including the Black Legacy District and adaptive reuse policies.

The Pasadena Woodworks owner clarified he's grandfathered in but fears being forced out again like his father was by eminent domain in 2002, with the property now zoned for 87 units per acre.

Supported environmental and restorative justice elements but flagged the heavy concentration of Flock surveillance cameras in the plan area.

Urged keeping the Planning Commission's 48 units-per-acre upzoning and mixed-use corners so 100% affordable projects can pencil out and displaced residents can return.

A high schooler from North Fair Oaks, she asked for incentives for an anchor community-serving business like a food hall and low-interest loan programs.

Supported the plan and the Black Legacy District, urging more commercial-required corners, upzoning, and safe crossings with medians.

Urged the council to adopt 48 units per acre and extend the designation to city-owned land like the health department site to enable affordable housing and right of return.