In nearly a decade, we've seen several proposals - many of which didn't align with the surrounding community. This one preserves a significant amount of landscaped open space and meets the needs of our aging population.
The property at 80 Willow Road isn't officially on the National Register of Historic Places because the owner objected to the listing, but the California Environmental Quality Act requires the property owner to complete an environmental impact report regarding the history.
"It's a massive jump. And going to a program where he went to, where they were top-ranked in the nation and they're always having talent coming and going from there. It was a step. But I think it was a good opportunity for him to be around those guys and practice and have that level of battle that's there, fighting for your ice time. It was a year of growth, for sure."
The decision by the Urban Transportation Commission to reject the street vacation request was primarily influenced by concerns regarding access for neighboring properties, particularly for deliveries.