HomeMy WebLinkAbout16A El Paseo - Public CommentsFrom:Swartz, Kevin
To:Sanchez, Gloria
Cc:Ortega, Niamh
Subject:FW: Dining Deck
Date:Wednesday, May 26, 2021 11:01:54 AM
FYI
Kevin Swartz
Associate Planner
Ph: 760.346.0611 Direct: 760.776.6485
kswartz@cityofpalmdesert.org
From: Farouk Nurani [mailto:fnurani@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:59 AM
To: Swartz, Kevin <kswartz@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Subject: Dining Deck
Hi Kevin,
This letter is from me personally as a consumer.
Having needed to travel through a few different cities throughout California over the last few
weeks, I have noticed many of these cities have adopted dining decks. I feel that the decks
have been a great addition in every instance I have come across. Patrons seem happier to be
able to sit outside. It feels safer and more spacious.
Although I am local, I feel like I am on vacation when I am at our local restaurants on their
decks.
I notice there is a loss of parking to facilitate the decks, but in most instances I have been able
to find parking relatively close.
Lastly, I appreciate the lower wait times and smaller groups of people having to wait outside
these restaurants which end up blocking the sidewalks and sometimes even the streets.
Thank you to all the city staff to continue making decisions in a common sense format.
Much appreciated
Farouk Nurani
· Everything is always okay in the end, if it's not, then it's not the end.