""What's the consequences if we allow 800 residents to be in a severe fire with no evacuation routes? We're being asked to choose between two really bad options.""
""My frank opinion of this is that this is not a good design at all," Moore said, noting that fire trucks may face challenges in accessing the area during emergencies."
The Cupertino City Council approved a 51-townhome project in a high fire risk area, despite concerns from residents about evacuation safety and traffic congestion. Councilmember R 'Ray' Wang opposed the project due to wildfire risks, questioning the consequences of increased population in a severe fire situation. The development complies with state housing laws, which limit local governments' ability to deny such projects. Concerns about evacuation capacity and street design were raised, with potential bottlenecks hindering emergency response.
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