eureka valley historic context statement. it was written by elaine styles for the oeureka valley neighborhood association. the eureka valley study area encompasses all or a portion of 29 city blocks bounded by 16th, market and 17th, sanchez and church, and douglas. the study period states just before permanent european settlement in the region to 1976. the end date extends the study period 10 years beyond the 50-year cutoff date. it calls out influential themes, geographic patterns and time periods. the statement identifies key associated property types, forms and architectural styles and offers a detailed discussion of areas of significance, criteria, considerations, and integrity thresholds. outreach activities associated with the development included efforts to enlist assistance from castro valley residents and developing the material. also a project email address was established for community members to contact the project team and a project page was created on the planning department's website. regular communication was provided through the newsletter and neighborhood association meetings and staff pr

doesn't mention eureka valley neighborhood association that they voted last night to endorse the project. every neighborhood group to whom we presented the project when their boards of directors had a chance to consider it, endorsed it unanimously. so eureka valley, the ccbd, the merchants, and the housing coalition. we're very proud of the project, grateful for the input we've got. we're very proud of the support that we've received from your staff and from the neighbors and we'd like your support as well. i'm available to answer questions. will is available. the owners. at your service. >> president hillis: thank you. let's first open this up to public comment. and then we may have questions for you. i have one speaker card, robert luddin. if others would like to speak, please come forward after mr. luddin. >> i have some handouts that will explain what i'm about to talk about. if i have enough. thank you. hello. i'm here to urge the commission not to approve the application as currently designed. it's not intended to stop the project but to tweak the project in a way that respect the