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GMI is a family owned and operated insurance agency. Founded in 1980 by our father, Norman Trudel, the Trudel legacy brings over 30 years of commitment to the transportation insurance industry. Our leading-edge auto insurance programs offer experience, knowledge and top-rated carrier partnerships to our valued customers....

The GMI Business Auto product targets contractors, artisans, building supply dealers, wholesale distributors, system installers, and specialized delivery that is not time sensitive in nature. Qualified accounts are automobile fleets that involve the use of commercial vehicles and private passenger cars to support business activities where the primary goal is to sell and distribute products, perform contracting operations and provide services to customers....

...t lawyer Timothy Walsh, whose firm an class='cm-highlight'>rentan>s a neighboring office, appealed the decision, citing parking concerns. With a school, strip mall, offices and homes, the neighborhood is a congested area with an existing parking problem that would be made worse by the shelter, Walsh said. Several neighbors agreed, including a woman who said parking is so tight, people leave their cars in her driveway. The project, which only identifies 18 parking spaces for its use, doesn't meet city regulations that mandate at least 36, and possibly as many as 55, he said. Officials can't ignore the rules just because the project may offer a beneficial service. "This is not about challenging Teen Challenge. I'm sure they are a wonderful organization and helping people," Walsh said. "The Planning Commission simply can't ignore city regulations dealing with parking." But planner Keith Boyle said city regulations do allow parking requirements to be cut in half if the building is used for transitional housing. Boyle also said the city only has a chance to weigh in because the use departs from commercial zoning. If a more intensive retail business moved into the building, the city would not be able to stop it. "From our perspective...e of the better opportunities not to impact neighbors," Boyle said. Mike Borden, Teen Challenge executive director, urged the council to uphold the planning commission's decision. He said the nonprofit has operated similar facilities in Watsonville for 27 years without problems, and it is providing vital services to a vulnerable population. Borden also said the facility would not need much parking in any case. Residents involved in the rehabilitation program are not allowed to have cars, and shelter guests don't typically have the finances to own vehicles. "The best way to see if we are going to have a negative impact is to look at our record," Borden said. "We're very careful and concerned about our public image, and we are a contributing member to this city and to this county." Councilwoman Nancy Bilicich, citing concern over possible litigation, wanted to resolve issues before the project moved forward. She voted no. Content provided by http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/watsonville/ci_26028584/watsonville-council-oks-brennan-street-homeless-shelter

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