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<br />Page 1 of 1 <br /> <br />Livermore, Kathleen <br /> <br />From: Paul Amato [PAmato@waterboards.ca.gov] <br />Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 1 :21 PM <br />To: Livermore, Kathleen <br />Subject: Please Deny Grocery Outlet Appeal <br /> <br />Hello Kathleen, <br /> <br />My name is Paul Amato and I have just recently purchased a home in the Broadmoor in San Leandro. A good <br />friend and long time San Leandro resident has brought to my attention that the City of San Leandro recently <br />denied approval to the Grocery Outlet Store at the location of the former Albertson's on Juana and East 14th. I <br />would like to extend my support to the City and request that any planned appeals by the Grocery Outlet be <br />den ied. <br /> <br />While I am a new resident of San Leandro, I have lived in the Bay Area and the East Bay for the past 17 years <br />and I believe that San Leandro will benefit from transit oriented development and stores that provide high <br />quality goods and services that are not currently available in the immediate community. Many communities <br />are improving the quality of life of their constituents by attracting non-chain businesses that add to the <br />character and often give back to their community. I personally do not see the Grocery Outlet as an example of <br />this. As I familiarize myself with San Leandro, I have observed a high concentration of chain stores and would <br />hope that this kind of development does not take over, especially in the downtown area. <br /> <br />Recognizing that the former Albertson's site could accommodate a new grocery store, if this is under <br />consideration, I would encourage you to consider small local companies like Farmer Joe's Organic Food Market. <br />You may be aware that this company recently opened it's second store in the Dimond District on Fruitvale Ave in <br />Oakland and having lived in that neighborhood myself, I can attest that it is a significant asset to the area. <br /> <br />Whatever else is proposed at this location, please support plans that mix retail and residential and provide <br />pedestrian friendly access. I thank you in advance for your time and attention considering what is in the best <br />interest of San Leandro residents. <br /> <br />Paul <br /> <br />Paul F. Amato <br />Environmental Specialist <br />SF Regional Water Quality Control Board <br />1515 Clay St. Suite 1400 <br />Oakland, CA 94612 <br />phone (510) 622-2429 <br />fax (510) 622-2501 <br />pamato@waterboards.ca.gov <br /> <br />6/7 /2007 <br />