Planning Director, Councilwoman Atkins & Mayor Sanders at tonight’s HTC

Over 100 residents attended Tuesday night’s monthly meeting of the Hillcrest Town Council to hear San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, District Three Councilmember Toni Atkins and the Director of City Planning Bill Anderson speak on neighborhood land use issues,the Interim Height Ordinance (IHO) and other topics affecting our community.
Area development dominated the evening including the proposed southern boundary for the Interim Height Ordinance (Brookes or Upas?) The Mayor shared that he thought the 65-foot limit was a fair compromise. The IHO will be heard by the Planning Commission on March 6th). Other topic included the return of the controversial 301 University project and the preservation of our neighborhood’s character. Area residents also asked the leaders about homeless encampments and long-term street parking of over-sized vehicles that lead to living and (sometimes) dealing of drugs in the community.
The city trifecta reiterated the importance of updating the community plan and its role in the preservation of our area character. It was a great community meeting. Thanks to everyone for attending. Next month’s meeting will be Tuesday, March 11th.