Many issues with Pacific Grove hotel project

Thank you for continuing to print pertinent information in opposition to the ATC hotel project. Eye-opening comments concerning the placement of the service entrance in a residential neighborhood that would compromise said neighborhood by allowing large trucks to use their streets was another example of how flawed this project is. The lack of transparency concerning this oversized and invasive hotel is being unveiled. In addition, the information shared by retired environmental and land use lawyer Jane Haines concerning laws being skewed and building plans not being easily accessible to PG residents are two more issues that need to be addressed.

I am no an economist, political official or business leader. I am a retired science teacher having lived on the Peninsula for 34 years, and a concerned nature advocate interested in Pacific Grove’s history, beauty and future. I strongly agree with Jane Haines’ remark about the harbor seals on Hopkins Marine Station beach. These animals have a secure, protected, established habitat there. The resulting confusion caused by excavation of granite bedrock would result in chaos and fear among the seals and other wildlife, not to mention the noise and possible resulting air, ground water and marine pollution within our spectacular marine sanctuary and town. Also, what about the Monterey Bay Aquarium and any resulting disturbances or changes to that iconic Monterey Bay establishment?

I am not suggesting that a smaller, less invasive and disruptive hotel does not have a place here. However, I believe a more complete examination is necessary concerning this project before any final plans are accepted. We should rethink this nature vs. finances project and be more interested in PG’s residents’ thoughts and wishes.

— Mary Ann Wilkinson,

Pacific Grove