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02-05-2019 - Public Comments on Planning_RedactedHonorable Mayor Lloyd ,ionnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South WNW West Covina, CA 91790 Kia E-Mail- Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org FEB ® 4 2019 Dear Mayor Johnson: Planning Division I live at and have been a resident or West Covina for -.Z) years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, j/�1t1 JO/>s j cc: Mayor Pro -Tern Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez4iado: lettylopez@westeovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmaii.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jnderson@westcovina.org Nonorame rn2yor L1OYQ JOnnSOn City of West Covina , 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 VlaIR-Mall, Lloyd,Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at W� have been a resident of West Covina for '� Z— . years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations Issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs, Sincerely, cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@_westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez4iado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos, Darto4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: janderson@wesYcovina.org FEB 0 4 2019 Planning Division live at the above address and have been (r} residentti: _; of West Covina for " years.. ; rig, � aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I/we am/are opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, Sincerely, cc: Mayor Pro -Tern Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jandersoi@westcovina.orq West Covina Planning Commission room 208 Jeff Anderson 1444 West Garvey Ave. South West Covina CA 91790 (626) 939-8422 office Received FEB 0 4 2019 Planning DIVISI®n rionoraDie Mayor LIOYQ jonnson City of West Covina 1444'4k1. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E-Mail: Lloyd.Johnsoii@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of West Covina o re that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning 61 Commission, and in advance f final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs Sincerely, cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wugwesteovina.org Councilwoman Lefty Lopez-Viado: or Councilman Dario Castellanos: — sjo OF Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: janderson@westcovina.org ROGSIVOCI FEB 0 4 2019 ptariffinq DIVII10n Honorable Mayor Uoyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 t91a E.Mal9: Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of West Covina for —3P j— years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, cc: Mayor Pro -Tern Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westoovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jnderson@westeovina.org Received Fc=d ® 4 2019 Planning Division Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E-Mail: Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: I have been a resident of West Covina for about 22 years and live at - I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to mace c anges o e ordinance governing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. 1 am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, Abel Salinas cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@westeovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jnderson@westeovina.org Reetwod FSS 0 4 2019 mannln9 ®tvlslon monoranie Mayor Lloya aonnson City of West Covina ' 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 La E Mall- Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of West Covina fVR years. i am aware t at a ity Council is currently proposing to matte changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California, I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, cc: Mayor Pro Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina,org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viacio: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: janderson@westoovina.org Received FEB 0 4 2019 Planning Division lVialyUl LIUYU OUITIMU11 City of West Covina " 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South lNest Covina, CA 91790 ,Aq E-Mail. Lloyd.Johnson@westoovina.org Dear MnyorJohnson I live at and have been a resident of West Covina for _ years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance, of final regulations. issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any ohanq6ilto he City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, 7 V cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@weatcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: leftylopez@westcovine.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: janderson@westcoN(ina.org Raiielved FEB 0 4 2019 Planning Division vie live at the above address and have been (a) resident(s? of West Covina for F`l ears. I veto an ase aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes Yo the ordinance gover mg ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. 1 we am/ re opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs Sincerely, 4n-el- G Name of siVer &;Oro G' Herrera Sincerely, Nw�a, N, arne of signer Lj ii dq H e-rre-rll ce: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony_wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: iettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson; Planning Director: ianderson@a vestcovina.org West Covina Planning Commission room 208 Jeff Anderson 1444 West Garvey Ave. South West Covina CA 91790 (626) 939-8422 office RONIVed FEB 0 4 2019 Planning Division these live at the above address and have been (a) resident(s) of West Covina for }37years, liwe wnlaro aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I/we am/are opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs Sincerely, Name of signer �<z ; , y 01� Sincerely, Q Name of signer cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: ianderson@westcovina.org West Covina Planning Commission room 208 Jeff Anderson 1444 West Garvey Ave. South West Covina CA 91790 (626) 939-8422 office FEB ® 4 2019 Manning Division Honorable Mayor UOYO JOnflsOn City ofWeswovina ' 144,0, W. Garvey AvenuP South West Covina, CA 91790 Via _E.fflajj-. Ljoyd.johnson@vvestcOVnQ-Or9 Dear Ma or Johnson' I live at and have been a resident of West Covina for zt24 years. I am avvOre, that the City Connell is currently proposing to matte changes to the ordinance governing ADLIs despite conflicting recommendationsfrom its Planning Commission, and in advance - of final by the State of California; I am opposed to any changes to the Citys existing ordinance governing ADUs. 'Sincerely, cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu,' tony.wu@westcoVinp.org Councilwoman.Letty LopezNiaft. le"IoPez@w8stO0V'fia-Or9 Councilman Dario Castellanos: Da.r.io4WC@Doai.com JW Anderson, Planning Director: jandersonQWestcovina-org ROWIVS(I FEB 0 4 2019 Planning Division YvlEl live at the above address and have been (Tj) resident(, of West Covina for years. u m{a� aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I/we am/are opposed to any changes to the City,s existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, Sincerely. � 1 > P-, i�isjsn.� of tiitJf��ar cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gm2il.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jandersonn esficavir a orcJ West Covina Planning Commission room 208 Jeff Anderson 1444 West Garvey Ave. South West Covina CA 91790 (626) 939-8422 office Ramived FEB ® 4 2019 Planning Division City of west Covina 1444 W. Gamey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Remind FEB 0 4 2019 Via E Ma®l: Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Planning Division Dear Mayor Johnson: I live atP— and have been a resident of West Covina for z-� years. I am aware that the City is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincere — .--A ,12 cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmaiLcom Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jnderson@westcovina.org 91791 West Covina City Council - Rawlwd I am confused. FEB ® 4 2019 Apparently you are considering undoing a ruling that you put in place only 2 ycAlaa g Division regarding the building of "guest houses" in West Covina. At that time the issue was researched, analyzed, debated & resolved satisfactorily to the vast majority of the people that were concerned. And rules were created & put in place to address similar situations that would occur in the future. A recent planning committee meeting confirmed the validity of those rules. Now, it seems, you are in the process of undoing all that was accomplished at that time. Thus my confusion. Why would you do this? Why would you deliberately want to put West Covina on a path to high density housing and the problems that come with it —congested parking, loss of privacy, overcrowded schools, over taxed city services, etc? Per Webster's dictionary: "suburb -------- smaller community adjacent to a city; the residential area on the outskirts of a large town or city." West Covina is a suburb. I have lived in West Covina for 50 years. I believe that the vast majority of people live here because they much prefer the characteristics & advantages that the SUBURB of West Covina offers. As representatives of the people of West Covina you have an obligation to preserve the dynamics of the place that these people have chosen to live. It makes no sense that you would deliberately do something that could eventually drastically affect the quality of life for these people. It would seem that there is more to this than meets the eye. From my friends & neighbors there certainly is no hue & cry to build guest houses. If, in fact, you have a friend or associate that you want to favor, I'm sure you can grant them a variance to the existing laws, assuming it doesn't impinge on the lives of their neighbors. But, to impose on the other 100,000 + people of West Covina is just wrong. Your own planning committee & the majority of concerned citizens have told you this is not a good idea. If you really want to listen to the people who voted for you, &, if you really want to do what is best for West Covina, this should not even be an issue. Marcel Van Herde Feb 1, 2019 Dear Mayor Johnson: We live a the address the below nd yea beWehome are aware that the City Council s currently ently I, Kim, have lived m city overnin ADUs despite conflicting proposing to make changes to the ordinance g g in advance of final regulations recommendations from its Planning Commission, and issued by the State of California. We are opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. erOuS ngs are NOT Clearly the number of people who have stoodbefM You ointed out last , allowing these lf Lure Rental in favor of this. As the Planning Dept p om" passes — will Overtax Units —let's just call them what they will really become when sources with NO additional funds to pay fn Fire and Police addrfions. the services and re Sewers will be overtaxed and parking will disappear. Parking is already a major problem on almost ALL neighborhood streets. Why do we continually have to spend multiple meetings and SO many hours on the same ll but so was the subjects that citizens clearly'do'nbt want? Yes the sampling was sma sampling of eligible voters on Election Day —and you agreed with those results. Stop bowing down to contractors/developers and their wishes and do what the You majority of the RESIDENTS want. You were put there to serve us and not be pupilet s.for the residents and we have made it very clear we do not want restrictions changed. Sincerely, Sincerely, r Kim Sutli Barry Sutl G cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmai1.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: tan grson�a we—StQO inaLoic West Covina Planning Commission room 208 Jeff Anderson 1444 West Garvey Ave. South West Covina CA 91790 (626) 939-8422 office Received FEB 0 4 2019 Planning Division ■ Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina; CA 91790 Received _Via E=tfAaiil: Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org FEB 04 2019 Planning Division Dear Ma I live at and have been a resident of West Covina forM"qWCouncil is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's exisfing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, r cc: Mayor Pro Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Reny Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina:org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail,com Jeff Anderson; Planning Director: janderson@westcovina.org Honof`able Mayor Llayd Jonnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Gamey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 € eceived boa =ailiael: Llayd.Johnson@westcovina.org FEB ® 4 2019 Planning Division Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of West Covina for years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing.ADUs. Sincerely, 17 cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Lefty Lopez-Viado lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmaii_com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: Anderson@westeovina.org West Covina, Ca. 91790 Received City Council Members: FEB 0 4 2019 We live at the address above and have been residents of West Covina for 40+ yearsf'1WAPYI'i®n aware that the City Council is currently proposing the make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. We are opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, Richard McCabe Teresa McCabe I'ronoraple Rmmyur Pw 0yq City of Meet Covina , ' West CdiAna, CA 01790 � afl- Uoyd.Johftson@WFEB 04 2019 ar,Mspr Johnson: Planning Division five at and have been a resident of West Covina -for 2 ;year , f ain awarei foie Cih, Council is ourraniiy. prapoaing.4® Make chtahgesi Bii®drdinanco gnuining:AE3i 9s di4e carnFlictin recommendations from its Planning Commission, and inldvanr t�flinal rulatioiis,iued �y the Mate of Galo�iia. 1 am :apposed taany oihahg®r iiri/a�nge �goVemiin�g / OU9. aSir!Oerely, 1.�� t i "r "x" `a%' '✓ oo: Mayor taro=iem Tony wu: tefny wu@ymstoovina ding fioulscllwomael;;Le�y !�o �+lad� �iettyica�wesfdsv9r�diirg . Goundim'an Darlo Castel(andi O"Aw'.G0gmail:carr} Jeff 0.ndemon, Manning i7xe�oe . fandersten@westcov neieirg FFR 0 4 ?099 Funning Division DAir=: 23 :L6 — 2 o I � Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 @f9 E-Naail, Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of West Cov aware _, a_ _ e .:+y Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs Sincerely, cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: leifylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmaii.com Jeff Anderson, planning Director. jnderson@westcovina.org FFB 0 4 2oig Punning Division DATE 'Z It Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of W" Covina 1444 W.Garvey Avenue south West Covina, CA 91790 -1 fkag--Mafl. Lloyd.-Johriton@weatcovina..org Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of West COVI years. I am; awAre that the City Council is currently proposing to matte Changes to the ortfinailde 6dverrift AOUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance roffinal regulations issued by the Stots of Califbinjai. I am opposed to changes to the City!$ Welsting ordinance governing ADUS. sincerely, Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony-viru@Wastcovina,org Counoilwoman.Lefty Lopez-Viado:,,lqttyIqpez@west covina.org, Councilman Doric, Castellanos: pano4ilUCQa gmaii.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director Jonderscin@WestcoVifta.org Planning Division DAri : l / 311 i01 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Coyina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 @!Is-Malll. Lioyd.Johnson@westco6iria org Dear Mayor' Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of West Covina for 3a . years I airi aw are that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am -Opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing Aotts, Sincerely., cc: Mayor Pro4am Tony Wu: tony.wu@Westcovina.org Councilwoman:Letty Lopez Uado;,;ieftylopez(a?westcovine.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: ©ado4WCQa gmaii.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: Anderson@westeovina.org Honorable mayor UOYCI jonnson City of Ijkle-st Covina ' -1444 W Garvey Avenue South west Covina, CA 91790 Ma Lloyd.Johnson@westcovini.org Dear Mayor Johnson: I live and have been a resident of W awa is currently proposing to make at NWWNW Wast,covina for years. am awa changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its , Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California, I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, 4-ti& Alin ce- mayor Pro-Tem Tony VVu: tQnY.wu@westcOYIna-0r9 Councilwoman Lefty Lop=-Viado: lettylopez@wOstcOvina-org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4VIC@gm: ll.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: janderson@,westeovine.org Recalved FEB 04 2oig NOnGraDje fflayUr LIOYU CltyofWest ,Covina 1444 W. Garvey Pqeq,46 South , West Covina, CA, 61790 la E-Mail- I-loyd.Johnson@wastdovina.Org FEB 0 4 2019 Door Mayor Planning Division I live at and have been a resident of West Covina for years. I am. aware th tt a City Counci 18 curreniiy proposing to make changes to the Ordinance governing. ADUsdespli. conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of. final regulations Issued by the State of Callfoinla. I am opposed to any changes to the Gay's existing ordinance governing AOU9. Sinc o y, cc: Mayor pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcoVjna-org CounciWoman,Letty. LopwNjado. 10tylopezowestcovira'arg. Councilman Dario Castellanos: Qario4YVC@9maiLcom, Jeff Anderson, Planning Director.' janderson@westobvina.org Honorable Mayor LIOYCI JOYIF13011 City of West Covina ' 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South Vjfest Covina, CA 91790 fterawfid Via E-Vall' LloYd.JOhrI90r'@w8stcOVFfO.Or9 FEB 0 4 2019 Dear mayor Johnson: planning f)!k(jS 10r, I live at nd have been a resident of West Covina fors,,® years. I am awa r.s.thi( , the City Gounc�l ss currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs 680P conflicting recommendations from its planning Commission, and in advance Of final regul0lonz Issued by the State Of Galftffta- I am opposed to any changes, to the Clys existing ordinAnde governing ADUs. Sincerely, cc-, Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tonY.wu@w"stcOvina.org Councilwomah;LsitYLopez 7.V�*dO:IlettylOPe.zO—west . covi na'drg Councilman Dario Castellanos: Qado4WC@gmall.c0m Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jandewsonO_westcoviha.0rq — �eoeived ,. 0 4 2019 ' Planning division DA i E: 28 7019 Honorable mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garrey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 vi€a Nia7ii LLloyd.Johnson@westcovina.oro Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of West Covina for years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's misting ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, . -,WI Edmund J. Zakoor cc: mayor Pro-T em Tony Wu: tony.Uvu@vaestcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4lNC@gmaii.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director. janderson@wesicovina.org 2019 IN 31 P11 4: 46 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at fore =v.=.rl . F11r, Fatt. I and have been a resident of West Covina years. I am aware e City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's exdsting ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, cc-. Mayor Pro -Tern Tony Wu, tonV.wuQwestcovIna.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez Viado: lettylopsz@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director. janderson@westcovina.4org FEB 0 4 2019 Art= Olonzeilez planning Division September % 2018 Mr. Jeff Anderson Planning Director CRY CA We* Covina 1444 VVeU Garvey Avonlie SOW Wasi Govirinj CA W1700 ft Punning 09mmhWon; 11tidy Oewtop Ct.)de 4mondrrient No. -IR�W Act essory Dineiring Unit Revision I arri. greatly concerned Vith MQ pos-sIVUltif Of Was? Covina ADU standards, that are currently in piace being revised: The changes proposed to the planning 0.0mmlaelon will have a negative impact to Wineowners that do NOT wish to have second dwellings. bullt In their neighborho ads, The revisions will affect ft newly formed districts of Welt Covina 1-n;Fi dIsPr(3P0Yr1Qt1at& Way. Tkits 015proporlion will have an adverse effect on pVOV(6kl&IY OF Otiff0raly-profiled as loyfline-oinp areas. The currPIntADU .mandardis provides a- safeguard against adviM80 POPUlMi0l) donsity and provides the residents a oonfinuel, suburban life stylo. Tlie proposed revision shouid be rajemed. Any revr6fon is unacceptable.. Tfie proposed ADU ftdrao being presented'? the Planning COMMISSIOA is quite alarming , The reduction of IN size- reWifement Of 12,000 0119re 100t. Decreasing the tnimmum ruar setbaol(from 28 feel to 5 feet: Ificreasiri-q-the alloWed size of dwelling unit from 600 squaw fedtto 1, flit square featllie laadscape�fWestCovina is distinct. Housing s Ntated on hiliNdes, in ViMeys, on flat lands, and1n gated commurillies, Homes and tot sizes vary from one, nalgKoorhood to another In each district. According to one statistic 25 percent 011ie residential propert[es In West Covina are al least 12,000 foet. The- ex-plicit meaning of Iftis statisfic is that 75 percent of the city's residential propaily is Potential iof unfetter exploitallon. I have strimll reserva-110ni) that an squitable outcome will be realized especially for a city W11h five jieiNly created districts and whose d.0mograpifics. are qd!6 diverse. Haw can the changes proposed not effect one d1svict in an adverse way while having the opposite effed on another district OnD onhe toplasJOr abeinging ADU standards is the rhot6ric on housing shortage. Ito goVernnjent and btiginess groups are -axpoufldjng that Southern California has An affordable housing crisis, I-om . if city, governments are tasked to, davelopplans; that r� add, oas thn hOu8in9, ;?lic ri,19e in tile font di a short terra fly 4n P1ot+3110M Oallf&rliA' aff€rr€Intlle i ousing orlsls% to husinass (harry fs ate -fro rued for `-.horf term fix"; it's eallod yr `+psrntonerit fib '. Providing a moatjs to permit more structures to bo, built on Oxisiing prupscty lows that( 'l MOD WIWO laet I$ al, ill conceived pian it alibtiv,5 for increase Popl.rlMon dorrsity that will advomely impaol Wem covinek resid rit's quality of ilfb, Damp popula#ion p1wes-a burden on rt .0dents and the City`s "I'tie stalidards of "quality, inhich -the etty of tftiera eattcnna einf races }tiA gilielclir erode ns cfudn4fty' oontintres to be tale davilrecl whorl term" solution for hi t business and government. Sr cawing morO e-Wuululet irric W-nited spraco, f5 a dirgseTvice fib rosfdents of tNost Covina, Code Am ndirlon No, 1 &0Z Accessory C1WOMIng Unit Rovf5ions Is unaocf-)Plahlai 1 moved from Los Angeles 2a fy6drs ago, I etala0.110d hG60113e I wAnied io-fornave myself from the probioms that are Irlhererrt with Poor Ruvornanal in a €to looly Populated of y, I paumb,aseci my house ill 1� ost GOvirla 36 YOM' 290 hsatluse I NJr'jnti�{i tO live 11'i Q city Where `qU WY of life" is- first The fact that I On oN& tarttily furicti0i's do rriy pfopsrtY witiiau( Erny n grstivn inti5 et on rfry noiglib e's woll being is impoitaryt. In 25 years of Irvitjy ii'<the salno no ghilarhoo€l not € n* cr?mptalnt fresrn my nelgiil?ovs. This is one of tho bwolits fnhLiren, to o city with low poputalloit, LbAng a sub urban life (style) in V+ e$! Covina has bmn �itremendow biu3sing! I df, not+Narttto see this dream that. I have wasr,lsoco so 11$f I to attain taken away. l rio strongly oppose amending the wrrentADU 81mclardto. ; inorIy; Arturo Qonwlex r. ReColVed DATE: t"l fj - igl FEB 0 4 2019 Honorable Mayor L=.oyd Johnson City of West Covina Planning Division 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E-Pail: Lloyd. Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of VVest Covina for -- years. I am aware t aL , e i .until is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the city's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely,s�— rccJL �`l cc: Mayor Pro Tern Tony Wu: tony.tivu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty i-opez-Viado: lettylopez@ii.testcovina.org councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmall.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: janderson@westcovina.org R@n@iv@d R FEB ® 4 2019 /�� DA1 E: � e?'3�z-��'�'� ' planning Division V IV Honorable Mayor Lloyd -Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 W. E-P€WP Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: i live at and have been a resident of West Covina for years. I am aware that th e City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations f, om its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. ! an, o�..e'ioy c tinges to i �e�Ciby's e�ist'nc ordianc��vemt gDtJs. - Sincerely, 41 cc: Mayor Pro-T em Tony VVu: tony.wu@westcovina.orcd Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4l1VC@gmailcom Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: janderson@westcovine.org rv, RaNived Jeff Anderson From: Angie Gillingham FEB 0 4 2019 Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 9.43 PM planning Division To: Jeff Anderson Subject: Fwd: Population control in West Covina Jeff & Herb, My neighbor Jean Gipe would like to submit her views on the subject discussed at.9111 commissioners meeting. She has an 95 yr old motherwho lived with her until a week ago that she has now placed in Grand Regency for around the clock care. She loves her mother just like the rest of us, Thanks for listening, Angie Subject: Population control in West Covina Hi Angle — Does this help? Edit as you wish. J. I have lived In West Covina since 1976 both in a townhouse and a -single family home. My choice to live here was based on my work.( a professor at Cal Poly) and the beauty and openness of the area. In looking at any plans to develop more housing and increase population density for West Covina I am strongly opposed. It completely changes the nature of the community in appearance and live ability. If one looks at LA County statistics for population density (litioWmans.latimes.com/nel hborhood's/t)opulaUon/deiisitvineicjhborhood/list/) many of the surrounding towns are lower than West Covina (Azusa, Glendora, Diamond Bar, Rowland Heights, La Verne and Walnut). Our closest neighbors of Covina and Pomona are only slightly higher. A sizeable change for Vilest Covina will decrease the desirability as a place to live and cause all the negative impacts that brings to property values, etc. long term. Jean Gipe, Professor Emeritus Apparel Merchandisinq & Management http•Ilwww cpi)edul^aoritapparel-merchandising-and-managemenUindex shtmi f Reel ed January 26, 2019 Dear Mayor Johnson: FEB 0 4 2019 Planning Olviaion We live at the above address and have been residents of West Covina for 20 years. We are aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. We are opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, Sincerely, Amanda K. Fernandez Ronald C. Fernandez cc: Mayor Pro -Tern Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: inderson rni westcovina.org West Covina Planning Commission room 208 Jeff Anderson 1444 West Garvey Ave. South West Covina CA 91790 (626) 939-8422 office f� E Honorable Mayor LICYO jonnson City €af wee, Covina " 1444 W. Gamey Avenue South Yvest Covina, CA 91790 Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a fesidam Of West covinsfor.--y �� years. I are aware that the city council is Currently Proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADus clespite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of Celifftia. I am opposeci to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, cc: Mayor Pro- ern Tony Wu: tOnY.wu@westcOvina-Org councilwoman Lefty Lopez-viadv. letlYlOPBZ@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dado4WC(Mgmail-cofn Jeff Anderson, planning Director: janderson@westcovina-org RGUIVed FEB 04 2019 RaLftel DATE: �A FeB 0 4 2019 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina Planning Oivlsi®n 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E-Mail: Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of West Covina for _ years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, iwe gj10 � cc: Mayor Pro -Tern Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: leiwlopez cr westcovina.orq or Ilopez-viadonwestcoyMa.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC gmail.com or deastellanosCo westcovina.or Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jnderson@westcovina.org DATE: o�d/% FEB 0 4 Z019 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson Manning Division City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E-Mail: Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson I live at and have been a resident of West Covina for years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: traruyaw`rs@,vestc®vvisaa.org Councilwoman Letiy Lopez-Viado: 9ettvlopea cC)westcovina.ore� or i]oraeMaaiado(wesicovana.arc� Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC gmail.com or dcastellanos@cIvesgoovina,orn Councilwoman Jessica Shewmaker: Jessica She,,amaher.US Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jas�dersan@westoovina.org �gE51V@C� FEB 04 2019 DATE: #,Lloyd planning DivisionHonorson City of 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E-Mail: Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson I live at N and have been a resident of West Covina for _ years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, i/ 117is-v �e%va1 �. cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Lefty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@jwestcovina.org or llopez-viado@Yiestcovida:orq Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WCOomail.com or d castellanos(a.vvesteovin a, o Lg Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jnderson@westcovina.org rA January 30, 2019 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Dear Mayor Johnson: Dale & Wend Duncan �ecelvsd FEB 0 4 2019 Planning Maim Via E-Mail After attending the Planning Commission Meeting October 8, 2018, it appeared that its recommendation to the City Council was to refrain from any changes to the code governing ADUs, and to at least wait until the state had issued new regulations when any necessary changes could be considered. Apparently, the Council believes that for some unknown reason it is imperative to change the City's code related to ADUs immediately exposing the City to additional changes when state regulations are issued, in opposition to majority opinion on the matter, in opposition to its own Planning Commission recommendations, and to benefit only a few residents of our city. We are opposed to any changes until final state regulations are finalized and issued. We do sympathize with those individuals who may have elder -care issues, but honestly believe that the issue is much more complex than to simply relax the existing ordinance governing ADUs. To help you understand our position, on behalf of my wife and myself, I offer the following comments. I was born in Pomona, my wife was born in Hollywood, we were both raised in La Puente, and chose to live in West Covina because of its suburban and reasonably open environment, location, and reputation. We chose the location of our home 38 years ago for several reasons that I won't address here, but many of those would be changed negatively should ADU requirements be changed. We happen to live next door to a home behind which an ADU was built in 2014, and which was the topic of let's call them, "energetic" discussions and public comments before the Planning Commission. Although not completely satisfied with the results, my wife and I understand the dilemma that faced this Commission and the City who worked to resolve as many concerns as possible within the guidelines of the then existing ordinance to minimize the impact on all parties affected, and to develop an ordinance that would prevent future negative impact on existing residents. Yet, here we are again. I'll start with our conclusion. The City has an ordinance that has functioned well for the last 4 years, and it appears from discussions in past Planning Commission meetings that there have been and are in fact very few requests to build detached ADUs. As my dad used to say, "why fix it if it ain't broke?". The requested changes may benefit a few interested parties annually based on historical inquiries, but potentially affect many in a negative manner. Why do we feel this way? C:\Usersiduncan\AppData\Local\Mlcrosoft\Wlndows\iNetCache\Content.Outlook\R5WO5M64\WC Council ADU Protest Letter 2019.01.04.docx 1 Dale & Wend Duncan First, there would be a negative impact on parking, which is currently abysmal at best in many areas. It appears that many residents have chosen to use existing 2 car garages for other purposes forcing them to rely on driveways at times, and streets. The result is poor appearance, congestion and decreased home values Second, I have heard comments that the current ordinance disincentivizes residents from building an ADU, and residents instead subdivide interior portions of a home, and/or convert garage space to living quarters. I believe that financial concerns and the avoidance of a permitting process are what incentivize residents to do this. It is less expensive to subdivide interior spaces and to "convert" a garage, and to bypass the City's permitting process, than to invest in and to build an ADU. Also, there is no reassessment of values for property taxes. Third, I do not believe that more population density as a result of ADUs will enhance homeowner values. Perhaps realtors may state this, but I suggest that formal studies may in fact challenge the notion. We along with many residents purchased homes in West Covina because of its suburban charm, and openness. Adding units and people will negatively impact that appeal and will not in fact increase values. We chose to live here rather than Los Angeles or other surrounding large cities to avoid the related density issues. Millennials enjoy portability and do not consider home ownership a vital concern as earlier generations did, and they tend to enjoy a more urban flavor where they live. However, I believe that many people still share our dream and enjoyment of a great city in a suburban and open atmosphere like West Covina. Fourth, personally we are blessed with a reasonably good view of the San Gabriel mountains and regularly remark while sitting on our patio how fortunate we are to be able to enjoy such a treasure in our area. Again, changing and relaxing the existing ordinance has the potential to take something away from us that we did not believe could or would be taken away from us, and is in fact something we sacrificed to purchase some 38 years ago. Fifth is the impact on municipal services including fire and safety, the sewer system and utilities. We understand that utilities are not controlled by the City and that the City's water supplier has assured it that it has "adequate" supplies to provide for the potential expansion. However, we are constantly reminded by Suburban Water of the need to conserve water use due to drought, by watering restrictions imposed on us, by the rising cost of water, and certainly by the new "green", or brown lawns and dying landscaping. How can this assurance be "reasonably" provided or accepted? It does not appear that studies have been conducted on the impact of increased noise, safety concerns related to fire suppression, and law and code enforcement, or even how to monitor, control and regulate the illegal conversion of property to residential rentals, and contradicting the intended uses of ADUs. With the potential to add 2,000 - 3,000 units based on information provided and using a conservative result, all services will be strained beyond capacity and present newer and larger financial burdens on the City and our community. Dale & Wendy Duncan Sixth, increasing the maximum square footage from 800 to 1,200 square feet is tantamount to allowing multiple residences on a lot intended for one residence, and it flies in the face of the intended purpose of an ADU. Finally, and what may be considered the most egregious aspect of the Council's proposed changes relates to reducing the current setback requirement from 25 feet to 5 feet. This is without any significant discussion or consideration of its impact on neighbors, and most certainly not an attempt at some type of reasonable compromise between the current and proposed setback restrictions. This is essential to maintain the privacy expected, assumed, and deserved for every resident's quiet enjoyment of their homes and yards. A setback of 5 feet will be an infringement of our privacy. Would you like to have an ADU overlooking your property with picture windows and intimate views of your yard and living quarters? Would you like to have your view of our surrounding area interrupted and/or destroyed by the addition of an ADU? Much has been said about the high cost of living and shortage of housing. The proposed changes do nothing to mitigate the high cost of housing, and construction of permitted ADUs will only be affordable by those with resources and will not in fact lessen housing shortages in our area. ADUs are intended for elderly parents as eloquently stated by Mayor Pro -Tern Wu. Assuming children may want to continue living with parents which is a major assumption, the proposed changes may be beneficial to again, a few residents with resources. It will not however alleviate housing shortages and again, is designed to benefit a few while impacting many. I urge the City Council to refrain from making any changes currently, to allow its Planning Commission to function as intended providing the Council with its recommendations after duly considering the opinions of city residents, the analysis of the projected increase in required City services, and conformity with legislation when enacted by the state. Sincerely, Sincerely, �iLG/t C Lam\/ c!' ` %,(' � �-S� � � -•-` Dale E. Duncan Wendy J. Duncan cc: Mayor Pro -Tern Tony Wu (via e-mail) Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado (via e-mail) Councilman Dario Castellanos (via e-mail) Jeff Anderson, Planning Director (via e-mail) Kay Zahrt FEB 0 4 2019 Planning OdvisiOn January 30, 2019 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E-Mail Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at the above address and have been a resident of West Covina for 60 years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs Sincerely, Kay Zahrt cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu (via e-mail) Councilwoman Lefty Lopez-Viado (via e-mail) Councilman Dario Castellanos (via e-mail) Jeff Anderson, Planning Director (via e-mail) Jeff E bert & Shell Zahrt-Egbert Repoivest FEB 0 4 2019 Planning DIVISI®n January 30, 2019 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E-Mail Dear Mayor Johnson: We live at the above address and have been residents of West Covina for 50 years. We are aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance offinal regulations issued by the State of California. We are opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, Sincerely, 7 Jeff Egbert Shelley Zahrt-Egbert cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu (via e-mail) Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado (via e-mail) Councilman Dario Castellanos (via e-mail) Jeff Anderson, Planning Director (via e-mail) Robert and Linda Gomez Dear Mayor Johnson: Rewlved FED 0 4 Z019 Planning ®IVlslnn We live at the above address and have been at this residents of West Covina for 14 years. We are aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. Uwe am/are opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, Sincerely, Robert GomezG / � Linda Gomez cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com JeffAnderson, Planning Director: ianderson(o)westcovina.org West Covina Planning Commission room 208 Jeff Anderson 1444 West Garvey Ave. South West Covina CA 91790 (626) 939-8422 office R@W"d FEB 0 4 2019 DATE - Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 191790 Via E-Mail: Lloyd-,Johnson@.westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: Uve at have been a resident fff West Covina for 20years_ I am aware that the City Council is curready proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. 1 am opposed to any changes to the Ci4,s existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, �il HonorMDIP Mayer LIOYCI jonnson City of West Covina ' 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South vast Covina, CA 91790 Vla E.Mall- Lloyd.jolinson@wer.tcovina.org Dear mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident Of West Covina for w years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing MA e changes to tile ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I air opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs Sincerely, cc: Mayor pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@wes'Ecovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-ViedO: lettYlOPez@we$tcov'na-or9 Councilman Dario Castellanos: DaVio4WC@gmail.COM Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: janderson@,westcovino.org FP 04 2019 Rmftomafo" Racewed DF, i E:_ / FEB 0 4 2019 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City Of West Covina pmnnina Division I W. Gamey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 - - ------ --- ------ --- VBa-il�iai9 Lloycl.Johnso-n@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: l live at and 'nave been a resident of West Covina for 2_ years. 1 am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, cc: Mayor Pro-i em Tony Wu: tony_wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: letiyiopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: DarioQVC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director•, janderson@westcovina.org r� Rswivea FEB ® 4 2019 DATE: t- ZV- j% Planning Division Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City cd West Covina 1444 iAf. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 3#6a-t'Sia`sB: Llo rd.Johnson@westeovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at M and have been a resident of West Covina for — If Ii years. i am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes -to the ordinance governing 4DUs despite conflicting recommendations 7o, n its Manning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City$ existing ordinance governing ADUs Sincerely, cc: Mayor Pro- € em 1 onylNu: tony_ovu@v<resteovine.org Councilwoman Letty L opez-Viado: letfylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Darlo4WC@gmail.com Jefi Anderson, Planning Director janderson@vvestcovina.org a)" �e�iv®d P FranA�/-in j. I ove FEB ® 4 2019 Attorney at Lava Planning Division January 10, 2019 Mayor Lloyd Joluison City of West Covina 1444 West Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Re: Accessory Dwelling Units Dear Mayor Johnson: I have been informed that the City of West Covina is again going to consider making changes that relax the restrictions on Accessory Dwelling Units. This issue Was thoroughly considered by the West Covina Planning Conunission. Although the legal principles of Res Judicata do not apply, as a matter of practicality they should. Simply because there has been a recent change in a few members of the City Council is not good cause to modify all of the facts and positions previously raised by all interested parties. Should political comradely be allowed to override well reasoned decisions by those charged with such responsibilities; the City of West Covina is going to expose itself as a Defendant in multiple lawsuits. There is little doubt that if the radical changes are allowed that the affect will be to pit neighbor vis-a-vis neighbor over abatement of private nuisances. Any seasoned attorney would include the City of West Covina as a co -Defendant. I am sure you are aware that many residents of this city have been greatly concerned over the enonnous amount of legal fees that this city has endured over questionable decisions. Don't "monkey" around with this issue. Very traly-yo—ufs, Franklin J. Love FJL:ca �' RaNIVed FEB ® 4 2mg Michael Randazzo Planning Division January 9, 2019 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W.Garvey Avenue South Dear Mayor Johnson: Irene and I have lived at the above address for over forty years. Recently we have learned the City Council is proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from it's Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. We are opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordnance governing ADUs. Sincerely, Michael Rand 110 Irene Randazzo Rosa E. Garcia January 8, 2019 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Received FEB 0 4 2019 Planning Division Via E-Mail Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at the above address and have been a resident of West Covina for 5 years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, Rosa E. Garcia cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu (via e-mail) Councilwoman Lefty Lopez-Viado (via e-mail) Councilman Dario Castellanos (via e-mail) Jeff Anderson, Planning Director (via e-mail) no FEB ® 4 2019 Planning Division January 7, 2019 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E-Mail Dear Mayor Johnson: We live at the above address and have been residents of West Covina for 45 years. We are aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. We are opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, �4dA&td e-,- John Galleano cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu (via e-mail) Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado (via e-mail) Councilman Dario Castellanos (via e-mail) Jeff Anderson, Planning Director (via e-mail) Sincerely, Maryanne Galleano Geor e & Helen Treantafelles ROOM O FEB 0 4 2019 Planning Division January 6, 2019 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E-Mail Dear Mayor Johnson: We live at the above address and have been residents of West Covina for 45 years. We are aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. We are opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs.. Sincerely, George Treantafelles cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu (via e-mail) Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado (via e-mail) Councilman Dario Castellanos (via e-mail) Jeff Anderson, Planning Director (via e-mail) Sincerely, Helen Treantafelles Bob & She Franklin Received FEB 0 4 Z019 Planning olvision January 4, 2019 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E-Mail Dear Mayor Johnson: We live at the above address and have been residents of West Covina for 12 years. We are aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. We are opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs Sincerely, Sincerely, ✓/ j C� j Bob Franklin Shery Franklin cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu (via e-mail) Councilwoman Lefty Lopez-Viado (via e-mail) Councilman Dario Castellanos (via e-mail) Jeff Anderson, Planning Director (via e-mail) Dr. Humberto A. & Ms. Ana Elizabeth Galleno Received FEB 0 4 2019 Planning Division January 4, 2019 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E-Mail Dear Mayor Johnson: We live at the above address and have been residents of West Covina for 35 years. We are aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. We are opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely �' V Humberto A. Galleno cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu (via e-mail) Councilwoman Lefty Lopez-Viado (via e-mail) Councilman Dario Castellanos (via e-mail) Jeff Anderson, Planning Director (via e-mail) Sincerely, Ana Elizabeth Galleno Lorraine Switzer Received Fr:.9042019 Phone E-mail October 2, 2018 To the West Covina City Council and the West Covina Planning Commission, Dear Sir, It is important to me not to change the Accessory Dwelling Units policy and codes. I am an owner and resident of West Covina since 1954. The policy and codes the way they stand protects the value of my property. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Q 'Y ' Lorraine Switzer f Honorable Mayor LIoyG Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 1/Ia E.Mall- loyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of West Covina for_ years. am aware a e r Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of Califomia. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, , ) cc: Mayor Pro -Tern Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Lefty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmaii.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jnderson@westcovina.org peuoivsn FEB 0 4 2019 Franklin J. Love mom Re: Accessory Dwelling Units Dear City Council, October 9, 2019 Receive0 FF'3 0 4 2019 Planning Division We have resided in West Covina for the past 21 years. It has come to our attention that consideration is being given to a proposal to modify the existing restrictions on Accessory Dwelling Units. Any relaxation on the current restrictions would result in parking problems, overcrowded neighborhoods and invasion of the adjoining neighbor's privacy. With respect to invasion of privacy issues, this will invite lawsuits to abate nuisances. Ifthe City Council relaxes these restrictions, there would be plenty of opportunity for an aggrieved plaintifFto include the city as a codefendant. The history of this City demonstrates that it does not need to be a party to any more lawsuits. We sincerely hope that you will maintain the current restrictions'on Accessory Dwelling Units. Respectfully Franklin & Irma Love aepremoer to, Luca Mt. Jose Jimenez West Covina Planning Commission, Room 208 Received 1444 West Garvey Ave, South West Covina; CA 91790 FEB 0 4 2019 Fax: (626) 939-8667 Dear Mr. Jimenez: Planning Division My name is Martha Flores. I have resided at �or 30 years. This letter is to address the issue of ADUs (hereinafter "dwelling"). In 2014, my neighbors on Fircroft put tip the dwelling (pictures attached). The dwelling is 5 feet from my back wall! My husband and I were never informed by anyone at West Covina City Planning Department that our neighbors were planning, and had been approved, to build a dwelling behind their- house. Had anyone from City Planning contacted us we would have informed them that our lot on Shasta sits much lower than the neighbor's lot on Fircroft. As a result, the dwelling is much higher than our wall. City Planning did not consider the impact it would have on us and my neighbors on the north and south side on Shasta. Although the dwelling may look great from our neighbor's perspective, it does not look great from our perspective. We have a beautiful back yard shadowed by an eyesore. We open our sliding door from our fancily room and that's what we see. There is hardly any room behind the dwelling for landscaping to cover the back of the dwelling facing our yard. Moreover, I am concerned that any landscaping between the dwelling and my back wall could eventually disturb the foundation, particularly close to our pool. I know this is old news and there is nothing that can be done about it now. Unfortunately, once a dwelling goes up it doesn't come down. We are stuck with this view, but we would like to prevent this from happening to anyone else. I couldn't attend the September 11, 2018 Planning Commission meeting, but I watched the video. Commissioner Sheena Heng addresses a property on Inspiration Point on how extending towards the back and any future additions would block the neighbors view and would impact the neighbors' yard. She mentions how the majority of home owners bought their homes for the view. Frankly, it is a slap in our face. So because we live at the bottom of the lull and don't have a view of DTLA we don't matter? Our homes may not be over a million dollars, but they are easily half a million. Ms. Heng also mentioned the re -sale value and how one neighbor had to sell their house because of the obstructed view. The dwelling on Fircroft will most likely affect the future sale of our home. We used to be able to see trees and mountains. Who wants a -view of a dwelling? Ms. Lee mentions "property value is dependent on the aesthetics of my property and converting my home to a duplex by attaching an ADU that's not the way that we are going to preserve the charm of West Covina. Realtors can tell you a detach guest house holds more property value than a duplex." Adding an extra bedroom with a bathroom also adds more property value: If the setback is changed from 25 fee to 5 feet a homeowner could potentially be staring at 3 dwelling walls. After my father passed away, 20 years ago, my mother came to live with us. I have a 3- bedroom home. My boys were 8 and 10 at that time, each with their own bedroom but REOFIVED 2019 . r.IN 31 PN 4: 48 �) DATE: `� Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via _FA t__ Lto_v_d,Johnson@-westcovinn.orci Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident, of West Covina for _ 3 years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. i am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. 6 Sincerely cc: Mayor Pro- Tern T ony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director. Anderson@westcovina.org 2fji9'IN 3i PM 4 46 DATE: Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 —__Afin ai:__Lloyd.JohnsonCc�r�westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of West Covina for /_ years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. , a Sincerely, cc: Mayor Pro -Tern T ony VVu: tony.wu@,westcovine.org westcovina.org Councilwoman Lefty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmaii.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director. Anderson@westcovina.org DATE: 11WI-049 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E-Mail: Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of West Covina for years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, mund J. Zakoor cc: Mayor Pro- em Tony \Nu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director. jnderson@westcovina.org DATE: Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 14444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 9iln E-ROW. Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of West Covina or years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, .. Edmund J. Zakoor cc: Mayor Pro- T em i ony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmaii.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director. janderson@westcovina.org Jeff Anderson From: Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 2:41 PM To: Lloyd.Johnson@west Covina.org; Tony Wu; Jett lopez@westcovina.org; Jeff Anderson; Cc: Subject: West Covina City Council Agenda Item: Code Amendment 18-02 February 5, 2019 Good Afternoon. My name is Susan Cole and I live at Thank you for serving on the City of West Covina City Council. 1 would like to let you know that I, along with my husband Charles Cole, oppose the proposed Code Amendment 18-02, regarding changes to the Accessory Dwelling Unit section of the. City of West Covina Municipal Code. As a retired Senior Planner, having worked in Diamond Bar, Claremont, Chino Hills and retiring from the City of Azusa, I have dealt with the impact of accessory dwelling units on single family residential areas, both negative and positive. When properly constructed and in compliance with reasonable. codes of the city, accessory units can be an asset to the community. Unfortunately however, in my experience, the negatives of ill-considered and intrusive accessory units, such as those which will be allowed under the proposed code amendment, vastly out -weigh the positives for the community. The proposed Code amendment is an example of broad and flimsy standards which can be readily exploited for the gain of a few property owners, to the detriment of the many West Covina property owners who voted for you, as council members, to look out for our best interests. The Planning Commission, after multiple study sessions which included public testimony and input, recommended against removing the required minimum lot size for accessory units; recommended against reducing the required setbacks for accessory units; and against increasing the allowed size of an accessory unit from 800 to 1200 sq.ft. (In 2017, the Planning Commission had already increase the allowed accessory unit size from 600 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft.) Construction of accessory structures under the new proposed Code Amendment would decease the distance between dwelling units on adjacent lots, resulting in a reduction of open space in residential areas and would cause an increase of noise, a limiting of air flow and a reduction of access to sunlight, all health concerns. The new proposed amendment would also lead to a reduction in the heretofore expected privacy enjoyed by the residents of West Covina. The resulting increase in residential density and associated increase in traffic and parking congestion would be quickly apparent and unwelcome to current residents, who purchased residential property in West Covina with the expectation of adequate privacy and adequate residential parking. The City of West Covina already has generous code standards in place that allow accessory units to be constructed within existing residential units; more generous that many other cities in the San Gabriel Valley. Personally, I have already remodeled my home to accommodate my 91 year old father; my brother added a bedroom and bath suite to his home for his mother-in-law and a neighbor added a bedroom/bath suite for his adult son and daughter-in-law. In all cases, existing code standards were used and there was no need to reduce or negatively impact the amenities of adjacent neighbors in, order to provide for our parents and loved ones. In addition, one very important concern is the enforcing of the proposed new standards, which currently require that the property owner reside in the primary structure and which allow the accessory unit to be rented out to anyone. An increase in larger rental units (proposed to be increased to 1,200 sq.ft.), with up to 2 bedrooms, in single family areas will trigger an increase of the code enforcement budget to adequately provide the additional manpower, money and time needed to ensure compliance with this regulation. With the proliferation of AIR B&B's and Craig's List rentals, it will be difficult to ensure the continued single-family density of the single family residential areas. The expected single-family areas will increase in density and be utilized as multi -family zones without the proper safeguards and in direct conflict with the expectation of the residents of West Covina. Please vote against the proposed Accessory Unit Code AmendmentNo.18-02. Sincerely, Susan and Charles Cole -To: Angie Gillingham FYI I won't make it tonight but I sent this to Dario. From: James Tom Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 7:40 AM oo: Dario Castellanos Cc: Chris Freeland; Jeff Andersc m;- Subject: Agenda No, 9 ADUs Councilmember Castellanos, I'm writing to you on the ADU change on tonight's city council agenda. You voted on the ADU issue as a planning commissioner last September. At that time, you took a position different than the one you had taken just a month earlier. Your explanation, quoted in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, for your position was "based on the driving I've been doing since last time and looking at aerial views of diff erent neighborhoods." You then voted, with the planning commission, for restrictions on ADUS, including minimum lot size, rear setback of 25 feet, and limiting ADU size to 800 square feet. The facts in September 2018 could not have changed by December 2018, when you changed your position once again, this time votingto eliminate any minimum lot size, reduce the rear setback to 5 feet, and increase ADUS to 1200 square feet. Now could the neighborhoods have changed in that short lime? Due process in public hearings demands disclosing "ex parte" out of hearing fads. Information must be disclosed on the record in suff,iclent detail to so that all parries can respond and all decisionmakers are provided access to the same information. You should either recuse yourself from the vote tonight, vote based on the facts you said you relied upon in September, or explain how the facts you relied on in September changed by December. It is important that the process not be 'tainted by a lack of due process and transparency. The voters of your district expect as much. James Toms S Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson Gil, of IVest Covina 144, W. Garvey Avenue Sough tfVest Covina, CA 917go Mi212-i'Iis10, iloyc.Jei�nsoncswesivcvina.o Dear Mayor Johnson: l Viva at and have been a resident. of �I��euE ovine for 11.3 years. i am aVL!arP th,,, Ehe City Council is aw—i-n:ly proposing -to }Flake manses to the c edin's�ice governing ADUs despite cont rocor�mei�daaor s i a � ifs : Fanni7g Gommission, and in advance Of final regulations issued by the Stage of California. i am opposed to any ciia<zges to the Glty's existing ordinance governing ADUs. r Sir3waaty; � ja rr 61,, 00: MaYor P ogeM Tony iflfu: tart Y_wu@wreatcox ina.org Couneiicvoman Lem Lope? Viado: iei yiopez@we$tcovina.org Councilman Datie Gas'ellanos: Dario-lWCs✓5a grnaii.cooi JeffAnderson, Manning Director. janderson@tNestcovina.org3 Honorable Mayor Lloyd Jonnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 V a altla86e Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: 1 live at and have been a resident of West Covina fore Years. I am aware that the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs Sincerely, cc: Mayor Pro -Tern Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.arg Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina_org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmaii.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jnderson@westcovina.org FEB 0 4 204 Planning ®Ivisinn Honorable Mayor ietoyd Johnson O iy O, Wei Covina 1 414 W. Gervey Avenue South infest Covina. CA 917go Ata �dtiea§$= i 30yC1.�ohrtSon ty VutStCOVit t&.Org wear2yor-3fltlrtsoZ: I lire at Mi.." nhave been a'resident of Hest Cov r el aril aware that tr`ie Cicocil is Currents roposin changes to the ordinan,.e governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendaltons irp ri'r its Plan ng Commission, and. in advance otninal regulations issued by the State a California. t am opposed to any changes to the Citye e xleUng ©rdinance govanl ncr Us. sincerely, GO' Mayor Pro-'f alit Tony I .rLiU: ?041Y-wu C@r YVeStcOv!nft..org CounciNvoman Leo Lopez Viado: larylopez awes covina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Daiio/,Iwc a@girrali.com Jet; Anderson, Planning Director. landerson@westeovinr..org Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina ' 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E=H2@9: Lloyd -Johnson c9,,vestcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson I live at and have been a resident of West Covina for U 5 years- I am,aware MIRWITtouncil is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and. in advance of final regulations issued by the State of Calif&nia. i am opposed to any changes to the City's exiating ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely c AV r cc: Mayor Pro -Ten Tony Wu: tony.wu a�westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez @@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Davio4WC@gmall.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jnderson@westeovine.org V� ? HanorabEe Wlayor Lloyd Johnson L.iiy of W16st Covina 1&W K Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via - Dear orJohnson 1 live a West years. and have bean a resident of e� s� i am aMtare ihactile City CLuncid is cur=n tilt proposing to make Chan- ct3fhc- ordinance govern€r;g L1gUs despiEe confiiiccing t�connzendafions i, �'l4ny zing Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the Scale o: Califon ia. t ar opposed to any changes 9 iho Gi is e�isling ©rcainance govemins bpi Ss cSincerely, OM Mayor Pro-'€ enl Tony utru_ fony.wu c�t;rves cosina.org CounciWor:nan Lefty LOPez Vil ado: letiylapeZ�lNwtGpvitt@.opg Counci4rrtan �a�in Casieiiaitos: l3ario-^.^.-WC@gmaiLConz Je hatieisvre, Planning Director i2ildergon@wesicovina.org Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina IA44 W. Garvey Avenue South tAtest Covina, CA 91790 Via, iE-Ha'al. Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Dear (Mayor Johnson: and have been a resident Of I live at West Covina for years. 1 am eiware .� at the City Councik is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, a cc: Mayor Pro -Tern Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez `u'iado: -,r Councilman Dario Castellanos: i:!r;;<.;'„-;+_- or Jets Anderson, Planning Director: jandersori@westcovina.org DAI E.-JI p C '— Honorable Mmyor Lloyd Johnson Ci3, et Wes, Covina 1444 W. Gainey Avenue Soulh West Covina, CA S1 ig© v�ui� ?o>i'ue8`s$: Llayd.Johnson c, we�icavina.org Dear mayor Johnson: I live at and have been a resident of IRleci OVlnafor Zr «—•-•yew. 1 I-m auuare ha`tihe City Council is cur wilily I3rOpOSing t0 n2li� cheng@8id$heardinont�6Gef41}lrjgl1j�des'Pitecbr!}II0ting!`ew7nm8fId8[l'o"skornitsPlanning Commission, and in advance of final regulations iswuad by the Stale o Callfoinia. I am opp03ed io any ci ranges to the City's exissing ordnance governing ADUs_ Sincerely, cc: Mayor Pro- i eri i onv Irifu: -to ny wu@itJestcQvina.org Councilwoman Leity Lopez Viado: lei ylopez@wesrcovina.org CoiNIcRMan Daio Castellanos: D.qrlo4WC@gmaii.com aii.com JelfAnderson, Planning Direotor. randemon@westcovina_org Oonoraoie Mayor Uoya Jonnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 Via E-Mail: Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson We live at and have been a resident of West Covina for 30 years. We are aware that the I y Uouncil is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. We are opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs Sincerely, Robert Flores Martha C. Flores wunouc neSnanrOn snared a nedroom so my mother could have the third bedroom. We could have built a dwelling for her when she fast came to stay with us. She was still independent and able to move around. Mr. Tabatabai (sp?) says that in his culture it is shameful to put parents in a home and Ms. Lee is concerned about her grandmother being elderly, but either one has any issue with moving them into a dwelling away from the main house. What happens when the parent/grandparent can no longer take care of themselves, or dies? Who is going to live in the dwelling? My mom still lives with us. She is 97 years old and yes in our culture it is frowned upon to put a parent in a home, but sometimes there is no other choice for their own safety and well-being.: It is not shameful if they are going to be provided with 24/7 care. Fortunately, I have a wonderful caregiver who comes and stays with her while my husband and I are at work, but once we get home it is up to us to care for her. She is where we can keep an eye on her, not across our yard. It is a well-known fact that most dwelling are used as rentals. Homeowners started by renting bedrooms in their home to supplement their income. The idea of adding a dwelling means additional income. Ms. Lee not only wants the setback changed but also wants the current 800 sq. ft. changed to 1200 sq. ft. That is not the size of a dwelling, it is the size of a single family home! If you're lucky enough to have the square footage, then add a bedroom for your aging parent/grandparent. Don't use the "I need to have a place for my parent/grandparent) as an excuse to build a dwelling when in reality it is most likely to be used as a rental. Mr. Jimenez, I appreciate you taking the time to read this letter. Should on wish to contact me, I can be reached via email at or at Sincerely, Martha Flores RECEIVED I j SEP 1 tots Rawlvad PLANNINQ BEAT, 1i-.H04Z019 Planning Division Members of the planning Commission I am writing to oppose changing the city code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU); if residents need more room for additional family members, current plans already nts want privacy, simply exist: they are called room additions. If the occupa submit plans that would shield the new addition from the existing structure, such as a common wall or a locked door. I understand that the lay terminology for these ADU's is "granny flats". This terminology renders a description of a quiet, elderly woman as the ADU's at happens when "granny" dies? Who will Occupy occupant, Haw quaint. But wh the ADU ? Another "granny", or perhaps another family member? Or perhaps several people who don't mind sharing facilities in a trade-off for low rent? Where will these people park? Probably on city streets that are already structures used by current residents and home -owners asp parking storage units. West Covina was conceived as a suburb of single family residences. Although times change, YOU have the capacity to retain that concept by not allowing high - density housing in our neighborhood. Just because a minority of the population figures if they are vocal enough, adamant enough and persistent enough in their effort to modify current rules, thatYOU will grant them their request. We have lived in West Covina for 65 years. We ask that you please keep our current building code and keep West Covina beautiful. Thank you Robert W. Kirk and ]Noreen E. Kirk Honoralole mayor _,Dya jonnson city ofvvestcqvina WWI WA W,. Garvey Avenue South \Nest Covina, Cp, 91790 FEB 4 Z019 E.Nall, LloYcl-JOI'vl�'on@westrovtna.org 2s-�� pear Mayor Johnson; , a resident Of and have been -8 currently proposing to M811, I live at E.ars I arn aware thal the uncil, is its Planning mmendeftons in" West Covina for 3s ddsl)ft conflicting reco r governing.ADI; I ` d by the State of Cal'totnis. changes to the ordinanc8 issue CoV,,nlsej.n, and in advaOCO 01 final regulations I ain.opposed 10 ,y changes to the UYS e1dating ordinance 90vefnlng AoiJ8' sincerely, Mayor pro--tem Tony Wu: tony"wo@Weetcov! coundiwon". way Lopqzmado, 11., 1p-IIylopoz@wGstwVina'.rO: , t)ej�o Castellanos, b%Io4\NC@9m3'l-corII Coundliman Anderson@westcovine.org Jeff Anderson' Honoeaaie ovlayor LIoya aonnson� City of West Covina 1444 UV. C,arvey Avenue South FEB ® 4 2019 West Covina, CA 91790 Via_ E' Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org Pgannin9®ivtsi®n Dear May rJohnson: and have been a resident A to make I live I am aware that the City Caunco Is currently proposing ears. Utiest Covina for y the State of Ca{'ribrnia. 1 changes to the ordinance governing or final pgula -On s sued by g reCommendatsonstrom its planning Commission, and in advanc ( am opposedto any changes to the City'e existing ordinance governing Ai3i1s. sincerely, .A,,/�� cc: Mayor Pro -Tern Tony Wu' tony'wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty.Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@9m3it.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jnderson@westcovina.org Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City cf NAjest Covina 1444 W. Gamey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 'pia eL-R]aai: Lloyd-Johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: and have been a resident of I live at \,+Vest Covina for i years- 1 am aware that the City council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I an, opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincere) , ter%%% ✓� cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.vvu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: janderson@vresteovina.org RMWad FEB 0 4 Z019 piannin9oilimon i-acnorable mayor iloya jonnson City df West Covina RO 1444 UV. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 9`1790 FEB 0 4 Z019 Via mail- Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org �tanningDIVisi®n Dear Mayor Johnson: and have been a resident o U proposing to [Hake . Council is currently p p 1 live at year;, I am aware that the City West Covina Tor -- governing ADUs despike conflictin hrecommendations e a of Gal f ..niaom its planning changes to the ordinance 9 Coirmission, and in advance of final regulations issued by Ai3Us. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing Sincerel. cc: or pro Tem `cony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Mayor Ca Pr oinan Le" Lape2-Viado_ t,tVopez@westcOvIna'org Councilman Dario Castellanos: I: janderson@W9stcovina.org Jeff And, planning Director: landeeson@westcovina.org monoraoie tmayor Uoya jonnson City of west Covina 1444 w. Gamey Avenue South WOW West Covina, CA 91790 FCB ® 4 2919 via loyd.Johnson@westcovina.org planaingvast Dear Mayor Johnson: and have been a resident of 1 live at years, i am aware that the City Council is Currently proposing to make West Covina for ulations issued by the State of California. changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from , its Planning Commission, and in advance of final reg ce governing AD.Us. 1 am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinan Sincerely, cc: mayor Pro -Tam Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org .org Councilwoman Lefty E apez-Viado: l9tcylapez@westcovina Counciiman'Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@grnail.com Director: Anderson@westcovina.org Jeff Anderson, Punning Vlonorable Nlayor. Lloyd Johnson R€8et City of Wiest Covina South West j444W Covi��a, Gaa, CA 91790 FEB ® 4 ?"99 W. westcovina.org t3ivi�iert �iLtoyd.Johnson@ r��wntrvg Dear ma or Johnson: and have been a reside nt Of make i live at years. 1 am aware that the CftY Council is currently Proposing West Covina for -�nce overears. APPs despite conttict}n he State of Caf �orniaom its Pianntng changes to th and In advance of finai regulations iissued by C©mmission, ordinance governing ADlJs. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing Sincerely. 6 or Pro Tern Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org cc: May Lo ez-V"do: lettylopez °G�`fi1estcovina oTg Coundiwoman Levy p maiLcem pnos- :: inderson@Westcovina.or9 Cauncifrnan patio Gasteiianos: Dario4WC g Jett Anderson, Planning i-ionorame Mayor >wwya jonnson RGC@Wed City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South I=c':; ip 4 2019 West Covina, CA 91790 Via EaNai1- Lloyd.Johnsoh@westcovina.org lanning pivie+nn Dear Mayor Johnson' _ and have been a resident of I live at proposing osing to make West Covina far yearn. i am aware that the City Council is currently p' p ations changes tUs dspe conflicting recommend anOrdinand in adce governing vance of f"malArDgulations sued by the State of California - Commission, from its Planning I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, j� J cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman jetty Lopez Viado lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dar't04WC@gmaiLcom Jeff Anderson, Planning Director- janderson@westcovina.org rzonolaoie Emayor zioyu Jonnson City of west Covina ra�tvs 1444 W Garrey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 FEB ® 4 2019 ,yia Lloyd. Jahnsongwestoo hna.org P9�nning ®ivisiar Dear Mayor Johnson: and have been a resident of I live at — -- y proposingto make West Covina for_aq,, years. I am aware that the City Co eecommendat tons fcil is cu rom its Planning changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued lsy the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADCSs. Sincerely, C)„ t cc: Mayor pro- t em Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado: lettylopezOwestcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: janderson@westcovina.org nonoraoie Mayor Lioya Jonnson City Of West Covina �tueea 1444 VV. Garvey Avenue South West Covina, CA 91790 FEB0 4 15 @lia_ p Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org PlanningoiVigim Dear Mayor Johnson: and have been a resident Of I live at Council is currently proposing to make West Covina for years. I am aware tna� : i City changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. t am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely/ E CV. Mayor pro -Tern Tony Wu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Left Lopez ado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: DariO4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director. janderson@westcovina.org �o�gRes� rionoraoie mayor Lioya .ronnson City of West Covina South FEB ® 4 2019 1444 W. Garvey Avenue t11(est Covina, CA 91790 ®ivi®ian S�tannin9 @f'sa�61ii�61: Lloyd.johnson@westcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: and have been a resident of I live at years. ! am a are that the Gity Cbunc� is currently proposing to make West CovinP __® ate oonflicting recommendations from its Planning changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. t am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, ec: .arg Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wu: tonymu@westcovina Councilwoman LeftLopez-Vlado: lettylopez@westcovina:org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dae04WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: jnderson@wesicovina_org Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson Re@gWad City of West Covina South FEB 1444 W. Garvey Avenue West Covina, CA 91790 ®Wilt®n �9i�m}1�aiB: Lloyd.Johnson@westcovina.org �Isnning pear Mayor Johnson: _ and have been a re to make "It Of I live at yeParsam aware that the City Cauneil is currently proposing West Covina for - oveming ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its {Tanning ulations issued by the State of California. changes to the ordinance g Commission, and in advance of final reg governing ADUs. y °hang es to the City's existing ordinance t am apposed to an Sinceret�G�'r% em Tony Wu= tonywu@westcovinalS cc: Mayor Pro-' V: lettylopez@°etcovina.org Councilwoman Lefty Lopez- Councilman Dario Castellanos: Da6o4WC@gmall•com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: janderson@westcovina.o'rg Honorable Mayor Lloyd Johnson City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue SOUth west Covina, CA 91790 Vaa i -RAM: Lloyd.Johnson@mestcovina.org Dear Mayor Johnson: and have been a resident of I live at West Covina for /� years• I a t the City Council is currently proposing to make changes to the ordinance governing ADUs despite conflicting recommendations from its Planning Commission, and in advance of final regulations issued by the State of California. I am opposed to any changes to the City's existing ordinance governing ADUs. Sincerely, ✓ G`, cc: Mayor Pro-Tem Tony vUu: tony.wu@westcovina.org Councilwoman Lefty Lopez-Viado: lettylopez@westcovina.org Councilman Dario Castellanos: Dario4WC@gmail.com Jeff Anderson, Planning Director: janderson@westcovina.org Receiveg FES 0 4 2019 Planning Division