Item 13 Additional Material posted 4-20-211 of 5April 20, 2021, Item #13MEMORANDUM CityofPoway ADDITIONAL MATERIALS (Agenda Related Writings/Documents provided to City Council or Staff after distribution of the Agenda Packet for the April 20, 2021 Council Meeting) DATE: TO: FROM: CONTACT: SUBJECT: April 20, 2021 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Vaida Pavolas, City Clerk 'If (858) 668-4535 or vpavolas@poway.org Item 13 -Specific Plan Amendment 21-001, an Amendment to the Poway Road Specific Plan to allow Thrift Stores as a Conditional Use in the Commercial Office and Mixed Use Land Use Districts and Antique Shops and Consignment Stores in the Mixed Use Land Use District Attached please find correspondence received after the agenda posting deadline. Reviewed/ Approved By: Assistant City Manager Reviewed By: Alan Fenstermacher City Attorney App roved By: cf;Jb City Manager
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS2 of 5April 20, 2021, Item #13From: To: Subject: Date: Julie Randolph Qty_Qe[k Aug. 20, 2021 Council Meeting Item #13 Monday, April 19, 2021 7:52:52 PM Dear Poway City Council Member: We're writing in support of the Specific Plan Amendment to allow thrift stores in the Mixed Use/Commercial Office Zone via a Conditional Use Permit. Thrift shops have been an important part of our community and have brought shoppers in from other parts of the county as well. Thrift shops are an important part of the environmentally-minded trio "reduce, re-use, recycle." We're thankful that you're considering this and expect that you also appreciate the positives of including these shopping resources for the community. Sincerely, Julie and Rick Randolph
3 of 5April 20, 2021, Item #13From: To: Subject: Date: Hi Caylin, Nick Carruthers Cayljn Frank Thrift shops Monday, April 19, 2021 5:29:02 PM I hope all is well with you. I am writing to express my support for the Thrift Shops to find a home on Poway Road. While I believe they were in a somewhat rundown location they do provide an important source of revenue for several charitable organizations who put the monies back into local causes. My only concern would be that they can be located where the setbacks, parking and height requirements outlined in the Poway Road Plan can be met. Thank you for your consideration. Nick Nicholas Carruthers Ph.D E-mail: nicarruth@gmail.com Mobile: (858)-366-5037
4 of 5April 20, 2021, Item #13From: To: Subject: Date: Julie Randolph pave Grosch Item # 13/City Council Meeting Monday, April 19, 2021 7:57:17 PM Dear Councilmember Grosch (aka Dave): We're writing in support of the Specific Plan Amendment to allow thrift stores in the Mixed Use/Commercial Office Zone via a Conditional Use Permit. Thrift shops have been an important part of our community and have brought shoppers in from other parts of the county as well. Thrift shops are an important part of the environmentally-minded trio "reduce, re-use, recycle." We're thankful that you're considering this and expect that you also appreciate the positives of including these shopping resources for the community. Sincerely, Julie and Rick Randolph Frame Road P.S. Thank you for all your hard work on our "junk house." Things have been relatively quiet and peaceful since the judge's decision and the neighbors' decision to clean up. It's terrific! Like you said, it's not perfect but there is IMPROVEMENT! We can live with that.
5 of 5April 20, 2021, Item #13Cheryl Hoy From: Sent: To: Subject: April 20, 2021 Council Members, I support SPA 21-001 Chris Cruse <cmcruse@cox.net> Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:20 PM City Clerk; Dave Grosch; John Mullin; Steve Vaus; Caylin Frank; Barry Leonard 4/20/21 Council Meeting #13 SPA 21-001 The thrift shops were an integral part of the community, providing a place to recycle goods, and a place to buy goods inexpensively. They also provided a revenue stream for churches and other non-profits, which they used to support other services they provided to those in need in the community. The Constitution of the state of California gives police powers to cities to protect the public health, safety and welfare of their residents. The city's authority to zone is derived from that power. When the Council approved the newest Poway Road Specific Plan, they eliminated zoning for thrift stores, thereby prohibiting them from operating in the city. Was there a public health, safety or welfare reason to prohibit such entities in the city? I realize that other businesses might bring more money to the city's coffer, but the thrift stores provided something of value to residents that is not being replaced by any expected increase in revenue to the city. How is this not governmental overreach and a violation of the state constitution ? Please amend the Poway Rd Specific Plan to provide zones for the thrift stores near to the community that shopped at these stores. Sincerely, Chris M Cruse 1