Zoning

Asked that Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes be permitted anywhere conventional bicycles are allowed on the seawall.

The developer, Haney Tomei of Tomei Properties International, defended their multi-family developments in Urban Neighborhood zones, stating they fill a need for affordable housing for students, city workers, and service industry employees. He argued that these developments generate tax dollars and that the city has historically allowed mixed-use properties. He acknowledged aesthetic concerns but highlighted efforts to improve building appearance with murals and more traditional designs in future projects.