we're also not happy with ticking away a tourist hotel to sustain the economic vitality of cal hallow for much-needed tourists who stop and dine on union and chestnut streets. our merchants need all the help that can get to stay alive in this should the economy and already we have seen several motels go off the market and catered to a single room occupancy or dormitories. the king edward is a desirable property. with refurbishment could be an asset. the city is serious about helping small businesses, it would seem to was this property should not have been selected in the first place. perhaps if the committee had been consulted prior to the city buying the property, we would have been spared this ongoing hassle. of the properties would have been pointed out in the city would have saved considerable money in our communities with have been saved all this grief. our association urges you to just say no to both proposals." my name is michael williams. i have no conflict of the tourist with this letter. i have done a windshield survey, and i assure you that this is pretty well held througho

i represent the cal hallow association and other appellants. i will keep my comments brief. others wished to speak on behalf of the community. i would like to first make a point about the notice period. 20 days was inadequate. the proper time was 30 days. there is no dispute that over $ 2 million of this project is coming from the federal funds, and an analysis is required. in fact, a considerable environmental assessment impact report to hud was prepared, and yet, there was no notification to hud or any other federal agencies so that these documents could be coordinated with one another. i would also like to point out that this is on highway 101, and caltrans does have jurisdiction over this area. there were also not notified. finally, the historic elements of this property has not been addressed by the state's office of historic preservation. rather, the project sponsor has made an assessment of no historic value, and that assessment has been echoed by the department. in light of that, it seems strange that this application and pmnd not be submitted to the state office for