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CITY OF POW A Y
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Ma~
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manage~~)1- UL
Reba Wright-Quastler, Director of Plan ing Services ~
Marijo Van Dyke, Associate Planner
DATE: August 1, 1995
SUBJECT: Minor Development Review 95-32 and Temporary Use Permit 95-50,
Chabad of Poway, App 1 i cant: A request to permi t the temporary
pl acement of three modular buildings to house the synagogue and
preschool for the Congregation Chabad. The property is located at
16580 Espola Road, in the RR-C lone.
APN: 275-332-28, 29,30
BACKGROUND
Representatives of the Congregation Chabad of Poway have requested that the
subject item be removed from consideration, in response to neighborhood
opposition to their intended use.
It is recommended that the City Council concur with their request and remove the
item from the August 1, 1995, City Council agenda.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Man~ '
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manager~').r J...
Reba Wright-Quastler, Director of Plan ing services~
DATE: August I, 1995
SUBJECT: Minor Development Review 95-32 and Temporary Use Permit 95-50, Chabad of
Poway, Applicant.
ABSTRACT
A request to permit the temporary placement of three modular buildings to house the
synagogue and preschool for the Congregation Chabad. The property is located at 16580
Espola Road, in the RR-C zone.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt, Class 3.
FISCAL IMPACT
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None.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
A Notice of Hearing was mailed to 15 nearby property owners and the Green Valley Civic
Association president.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Minor Development Review 95-32 and
Temporary Use Permit 95-50, subject to the conditions contained in the attached
resolution.
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF POW A Y
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Man~ ~
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assi stant City Manager C)\\ ~J
Reba Wright-Quastler, Director of Plannlng Services
Marijo Van Dyke, Associate Planner
DATE: August 1, 1995
SUBJECT: Minor Development Review 95-32 and Temporary Use Permit 95-50,
Chabad of Poway, Applicant: A request to permit the temporary
placement of three modular buildings to house the synagogue
and preschool for the Congregation Chabad. The property is
located at 16580 Espola Road, in the RR-C lone.
APN: 275-332-28,29,30
BACKGROUND
On June 13, 1995 the City Council approved a modification to the conditional use
permit and approved a development review for the construction of a new worship
center for the Congregation Chabad on the northwest corner of Espola Road and Old
Espola Road. The Chabad presently provides a preschool on the synagogue
property. During the construction of the new religious complex it will be
necessary to move the congregation's activities to temporary quarters. This
application requests permission to relocate the existing modular buildings to a
1.5 acre site located at the southeast corner of Espola Road and Martincoit for
the period needed for the duration of the construction. Completion is planned for
August 1996.
In 90-days following installation of the modular complex, the Chabad will apply
for a minor conditional use permit, which is required by Section 17.26.030.J of
the Poway Municipal Code, in order to permit them to remain on the lot until the
completion of the new religious complex, but in no case longer than eighteen
months in total duration.
On July 13, 1995, staff met with representatives of the Chabad and surrounding
residents to discuss the proposal to temporarily locate the facility on this
site. Solutions were found to several concerns, which are outlined below.
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FINDINGS
The property in question fronts Espola Road. It is a relatively 1 eve 1
undeveloped site containing a large number of predominantly eucalyptus trees.
The extreme northwest corner of the property contains the Anne Winton real estate
sales office. There are single-family homes adjoining the property on the south
and east sides.
The proposed placement of the buildings would allow for a separation of 50 feet
to the rear property line and 85 feet to the eastern property line. Parking and
access is proposed to be taken from Martincoit Road. A twenty-foot wide driveway
will connect Martincoit with the temporary parking lot, which will be surfaced
in decomposed granite so as to minimize rain water runoff from the site.
Adjoining neighbors are concerned about a drainage problem impacting their rear
yards, as rain water sheet flows across the subject property in roughly a
northeast to southwesterly direction. The applicants are proposing to install
a drainage swale parallel to the southerly property 1 ine with the intent to
intercept the flow and redirect it to Martincoit Road, thereby relieving some of
the oversaturation problems experienced in heavy rain years.
The project can be served by temporary connections to the City's water and sewer
systems, with mains located in Martincoit Road. The existing trees on the site
will not be disturbed by the project. Provisions have been made to work around
them with the parking lot, and to place the modulars in a clear area of the
property.
Due to a possible conflict with Painted Rock Elementary School concerning traffic
impacts created by starting times, the Chabad preschool will be scheduled to open
at 8:15 rather than 9:00, creating a 45 minute time buffer in order to prevent
adverse traffic impacts to the surrounding neighborhood, as requested in Mr.
Keltner's letter (Attachment D). The Congregation Chabad worships on Saturdays
at mid-morning. They are seeking permission to continue to utilize the current
modular building on the temporary site for that purpose.
The concerns thus far raised by the neighboring cOlllllunity are; traffic
congestion, noise, drainage, existing trees, and the establishment of a
"commercial" use in a rural residential zone.
A preschool is classified in the Poway General Plan as a semi-public use, and
along with a church or synagogue, could be approved under the same zoning with
a conditional use permit. In terms of location, the property is located on a
major arterial roadway. The lot is flat and large enough to provide generous
separations between the complex buildings and activity areas, and adjoining
residential properties. Access by way of Martincoit Road is recommended to avoid
additional dri veways on Espo la Road. There is only one residence fronting
Martincoit within the first block. The number of cars entering the property on
weekday mornings is estimated to be 20 to 25. The starting time for the preschool
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can be adjusted in order to avoid congestion. The drainage problem, although not
caused by this project, can be significantly improved by the installation of a
drainage swa1e. The preschool play areas are proposed to be located on the
Espo1a Road side of the complex so as to minimize noise impacts to the neighbors,
and in response to Mr. Keltner's letter.
Conditions of approval include the prohibition against any amplified sound or the
conduct of any outdoor worship services. The outdoor lighting will be required
to be minimized. No normally scheduled worship services will be held after
sundown. No audible security alarm system will be permitted. At the request of
the neighbors, the proposed line of parking which parallels the southerly
property line will be deleted from the plan. Finally, at the request of the
neighbors, staff recommends limiting the use of the site to a period not to
exceed eighteen (18) months or the completion of the new complex, whichever
occurs fi rst. A security deposit will be required to be posted in order to
ensure the proper removal of the modular complex and all its appurtenances, and
to ensure that the property is returned to its natural condition.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt, Class 3 (meaning the project is
determined not to have a significant effect on the environment in accordance with
the California Environmental Quality Act).
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
A Notice of Hearing was mailed to ~ nearby and adjOining property owners and
the Green Valley Civic Association president.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Minor Deve10Dment Review 95-32
and TemDorarv Use Permit 95-50, subject to the conditions contained in the
attached resolution.
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Attachments:
A. Proposed Resolution
B. Zoning and Location Map
C. Proposed Site Plan
D. Keltner Letter
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 95-32 AND
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 95-50
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 275-332-2B,29,30
WHEREAS, a request has been made by the Congregation Chabad of Poway for
approval to place three modular buildings on vacant property located at the
southeast corner of Espola Road and Martincoit Road, in the RR-C zone; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the permit is to provide a temporary location for
the Chabad Preschool and Synagogue; and
WHEREAS, a report supporting approval of the project has been submitted by
the City of Poway Planning Services Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard testimony from the public regarding the
application both pro and con.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1: Environmental Findinas:
The project is found to be categorically exempt, Class 3, under the
-- provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 2: Findinas:
1. The approved project is consistent with the general plan in that the
general plan anticipates the establishment of churches, synagogues
and schools within residential neighborhoods.
2. That the approved project wi 11 not have an adverse aesthetic,
health, safety, or architecturally related impact upon adjOining
properties in that the modular buildings are single-story, muted in
color and will be placed within a property which contains a large
amount of mature foliage which will act as a visual screen.
3. That the approved project encourages the orderly and harmoni ous
appearance of structures and property within the City in that the
buildings are low profile, residential scale buildings, which will
fit with the scale of surrounding buildings.
Section 3: Citv Council Decision:
The City Council hereby approves Mi nor Deve 1 ooment Review 95-32 and
Temoorarv Use Permit 95-50, subject to the following conditions:
Within 30 days of approval (1) the applicant shall submit in writing that
all conditions of approval have been read and understood; and (2) the
property owner shall execute a Covenant on Real Property.
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The use conditionally granted by this permit shall not be conducted in
such a manner as to interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of
surrounding residential uses.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS IS REQUIRED. COMPLIANCE SHALL BE
APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES.
SITE DEVELOPMENT
1. Site shall be developed in accordance with the approved site plans on file
in the Planning Services Department and the conditions contained herein.
2. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of
the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable City Ordinances in effect at
the time of building permit issuance.
3. Trash receptacle shall be enclosed by a six foot high solid wood fence
with view-obstructing gates pursuant to City standards. Location shall be
subject to approval by the Planning Services Department.
4. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced
thereof, all conditions of approval contained herein shall be completed to
the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services.
5. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code,
Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code,
Uniform Fire Code, disabled access requirements, and all other applicable
codes and ordinances in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
6. An outdoor play area suitable for use by preschool age children shall be
completed and fenced prior to building occupancy by students. The play
area shall be located on the north side of the complex.
7. Outdoor security lighting on the buildings or grounds shall be minimized.
Lights shall be directed downward and may be required to be shielded so as
not to project into adjoining properties and shall be turned off no later
than 11 :00 p.m.
8. No audible security alarm system shall be utilized in the subject complex.
9. No outdoor amplified sound shall be permitted.
10. No outdoor worship services shall be permitted and no regular worship
services shall be conducted after sundown.
11. A security deposit in an amount sufficient to ensure the proper removal of
the complex and restoration of the site to its original condition shall be
required prior to building permit issuance.
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12. This approval shall become null and void 90 days following the
installation of the modular complex. A minor conditional use permit may
be granted for the duration of the synagogue construction period, or 18
months, the lesser of the two.
PARKING AND VEHICULAR ACCESS
1. All two-way traffic aisles shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide. A minimum
of 24 feet wide emergency access shall be provided, maintained free and
clear at all times during construction in accordance with Safety Services
Department requirements.
2. The parking lot surface shall be maintained at all times so as to be
accessible to visitors, staff, and emergency vehicles. Where the
decomposed materials are worn thin, the applicant will be required to
immediately augment the surface upon notice from the Planning Services
Department.
LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
1. A Master Plan of the existing on-site trees shall be provided to the
Planning Services Department prior to the issuance of building permits and
prior to grading, to determine which trees shall be retained.
2. Existing on-site trees shall be retained wherever possible and shall be
maintained in a horticulturally acceptable manner.
3. All 1 andscaped areas shall be lIaintained in a healthy and thriving
condition, free from weeds, trash, and debris.
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Any sign proposed for this project shall be des i gned and approved in
conformance with the Sign Ordinance.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS IS REQUIRED. COMPLIANCE SHALL BE
APPROVEO BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES.
1. The applicant shall pay a $500 inspection fee to the City's Engineering
Services prior to building permit issuance. Such fee is to be used to pay
for City Inspector's time in making necessary inspections of the project
site that are required prior to issuance of said building permit and/or
Certificate of Occupancy.
2. A right-of-way permit shall be obta i ned from the City's Engineering
Services Department for any work to be done within the publ ic street
right-of-way or any City-held easement. Said work shall include, but is
not to be limited to, construction of driveway approach, sewer lateral
i nsta 11 at ion, water service line installation, street construction
- (including concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk). Permit shall be obtained
prior to start of work.
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3. The applicant shall pay a drainage fee in the amount of $1,206.50 prior to
building permit issuance.
4. A drainage swale shall be constructed which will collect on-site drainage
and direct it to Martincoit Road, to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering Services, prior to occupancy.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS IS REQUIRED. COMPLIANCE SHALL BE
APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY SERVICES.
1. Address numbers are to be installed at the entrance of the driveway as
well as on the relocated classroom building. The numbers are to be at
least six (6) inches in height and easily seen.
2. The old address numbers are to be removed from the roof and new numbers
painted on.
3. The drive width shall be maintained at a minimum 20 foot width throughout.
4. The required Fire Department turn around shall be maintained as shown.
5. Two additional access gates shall be provided as shown on the Fire
Department comment diagram on file at the Planning Services office.
6. The fire alarm system shall be extended to the new classroom building.
Plans for this system shall be approved by the Fire Department before the
system is installed.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Poway, State of
California, this 1st day of August, 1995.
Don Higginson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
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16761 Martincoit Road
Poway, CA 92064
July 13, 1995
Ms. Marijo Van Dyke
City of Poway
Planning Department
13325 Civic Center Drive
Poway, CA 92064
Dear Ms, Van Dyke:
I am writing as an immediate neighbor of the property at Martincoit and Espola Roads
proposed for the temporary "relocation" site for Chabad of Rancho Bernardo. Although
we understand the desire of Chabad to locate their temporary facility close to their
permanent site, I and virtually all of the neighbors I have polled object to the
introduction of the traffic and noise associated with the conduct of the Chabad
operations which include, among other activities, a preschool. These operations are
-".- proposed on property which is zoned for residential use and is in close proximity to
existing residences. We are particularly concerned because the proposed location is
nearby an existing elementary school which already generates an enormous amount of
traffic congestion and noise along the northern section of Martincoit Road. This
problem becomes acute during the hours immediately before and after the beginning
and end of the school day when northbound traffic stopped at the Espola Road traffic
signal backs up for several hundred feet blocking my driveway and residential traffic
trying to enter Martincoit from Sagewood.
We believe there are other vacant properties in Poway which would have much less
impact on existing residents which should be pursued by the Chabad, We understand
the desire of the Chabad to locate close to their existing site and to make it possible for
many of their congregation to walk to services. However, we question seriously
whether all members of the congregation currently walk to services, and even if they
did, we feel sure that under the circumstances, Rabbi Goldstein and the Chabad have
it within their power to grant a special dispensation during the period when their new
synagogue is under construction.
Therefore, we are asking that City Staff recommend against approval of the temporary
permit.
If City Staff should feel compelled to recommend in favor of the requested temporary
- use, we strongly request that the following changes and conditions to the proposal be
made a part of the temporary permit:
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1. Eliminate the fenced play area on the residents' (south) side of the property.
2. Require that the south edge of the parking area be no closer than 55 feet to the
closest residential property.
3. Prohibit operations on the site after sundown.
4. No extemallights of any kind (including security lights) to be permitted anywhere in
the parking area or driveway nor on the south side of the buildings area.
5, Neither the beginning or end of the Chabad preschool hours shall be any closer
than 45 minutes to the beginning or end of the beginning or end of the Painted Rock
School hours.
6. The temporary use permit shall expire and all buildings, equipment, fences,
materials and other items brought or constructed on the site by or for the Chabad, shall
be removed within 30 days after Chabad has initiated occupancy of their new
synagogue, or within 18 months of approval of the temporary permit, which ever comes
first.
We understand that you are desirous of accommodating the applicant. However, your
assistance and cooperation in behalf of the residents who will be impacted by approval
of this proposed use will be appreciated,
cc: Jerry Hargarten, GVCA
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July 25, 1995 Speetal Adm.
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Dnorle Ooldat.ln
Hebrew School
Mayor Don Higginson JUL 2 7 1995
City of Po way
13325 Civic Center Drive CITYOFPOWAY
Poway, CA 92064 CITY MANAGERS OFFICE
Dear Honorable Mr. Higginson,
This coming Tuesday, we will be attending the City Council meeting seeking council approval
for the temporary usage of the land on Martincoit and Espola Roads.
- In the past two weeks, I have had the opportunity to meet with the neighbors of the surrounding
area and members of the Green Valley Civic Association. It is our hopes that we have addressed
the immediate concerns of the neighbors and of the Association.
Our consideration now is to gain approval and consensus for a temporary use permit to
accommodate our small congregation for a period not to exceed one year, during construction of
our new facility.
We appeal to you today for approval of this project inasmuch as we will not be able to
commence construction of our new building until this site becomes available to us. We would
like to provide assurance that we will remain sensitive, courteous, and professional with respect
to the needs of neighbors and the Green Valley Civic Association during this transitional period
for our congregation.
Respectfylly yours,
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13325 civic Center Drive
Poway, CA 92064
At the August 1, 1995 Council meeting you will have the
opportunity to vote on the request from chabad of Rancho
Bernardo to issue a Temporary Use Permit for the lot at
Espola and MArtincoit.
Tl'dr; will allow the synacrogue to move t,heir modular
buildings to this location for a year while their new church
is being built.
Mr. Hal Ket.ner, on the corner of Martincoit and Sagewood,
contacted nineteen neighbors to ask their opinion. They all
said they did not w~nt the church in our residential
neighborhood. There also was a recent meeting attended by
city planning staff, the architect, Rabbi Goldstein and
seventeen neighbors. Again none of the neighbors were in
favor of t.he church moving into our neighborhood.
Their objections were:
1. Increased traffic during the week to drop off and
pickup pre-school children. This would interfere with
Painted Rock traffic.
2. Water problems in the vacant lots that adversely effect
the adjoining neighbors.
3. Lights and noise from evening services.
4. Saturday services.
5. Potential for longer stay due to construction
difficulties on their new synagogue.
-- 6. Neighbors wanted to keep our area Residential.
7. Decreane in property values.
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our property backs up to the area where the trailers are to
be located. My concern is the Saturday services.
I asked Rabbi Goldstein why they picked this location. He
stated that their congreg"tion is very Orthodox and they
walk to services on Saturday and wish to find a temporary
location where they can still walk to the saturday services.
This is not true.
On Saturday July 8th and saturday July 15th I sat in a
nearby church parking lot from 12:45 to 1:30 to observe the
activities at the church. On the 8th there were twenty cars
parked along the street. None were parked in the Chabad
parking lot. At the end of services two adults walked away
from the synagogue. The balance drove off in the cars parked
on the street.
The following Saturday there were twenty-four cars on the
street. Eight adults walked away and the balance drove off
in their carFl.
If they did move to our neighborhood they would then park on
Sagewood and Martincoit on Saturday which would disturb the
homeowners.
since we have now observed that the vast majority of the
congregation does not walk to services, as the Rabbi claims,
I urge the council to reject the permit.
If you allow the permit you would be accommodating five to
ten people who walk once a week to church but you would be
disturbing the neighborhood every day due to pre-school
classes, evening services and Saturday services.
There are many other locations in poway and Rancho Bernardo
that could satisfy their needs without disturbing a
residential neighborhood.
sincerely.
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Howard W. Maher
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Mr. and Mrs. Howard Maber
13440 Sagewood Drive
Poway, CA 92064
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We are a small Congregation and have been in the City of Po way for the past 6 years, We are located at 16934
Old Espola Road in Poway.
On June 13th we received approval from the City of Poway for the construction of our new permanent
Synagogue on Old Espola Road. In order for us to commence construction, we need to vacate our site and
temporarily relocate during the construction period.
Inasmuch as, we are an orthodox congregation. we are compelled to walk to Synagogue for Saturday services.
- Therefore, a location within a reasonable walking distance from our present location is being sought.
We are considering the location that would least effect the neighborhood, We are presently interested in the
property fronting Espola Road and cornering Martincoit Rd,
We would like to move our current modular buildings to facilitate our small preschool of 50 children. School
hours would be frol11 9:00 A.M. to ]2 noon, 5 days a week. We would have week-end services on Saturday
mornings at ]0 AM to 1 P.M. for about 60 people (most of whom walk to services), Other services during the
week are for about 10 people (for memorial or other services).
I am herewith enclosing a proposed layout of the site. The architect has taken into consideration and is very
sensitive to the needs of the neighbors surrounding the area. He planned to locate the trailers with a distance of
at least 55 feet from all property lines. The playground will face the main road and the property will be fenced
in with a 6 ft. fence so as to provide privacy and security.
As far as the traffic is concerned we are presently consulting and looking into the best possible way of directing
traffic to our school so as to avoid any conflict of traffic during crucial hours.
We are hereb)' inviting you to join us for a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, July 13, 1995 at
7:00 P.M. at the City Han Chambers in Poway. The address is 13325 Civic Center Drive.
At this meeting our architect and City Planner will be present to answer any of your questions.
I look forward to seeing you on the 13th of July.
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This office has been retained by a grbup of homeowners directly impacted by the
aoove-reierenceo appiication for a temporary use permit, by Chabad of Poway. On
their behalf we request a two-week continuance of the hearing on this application,
presently scheduled for Augustl, 1~95,
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Our clients are opposed to the application and my initial investigation iNo the matter
revealed new facts having a significant bearing on the proposed usage of I he property.
This information was not previously provided to thE' city planner's office and was not
included in their report and proposed resolution to the city council.
We are attempting to discuss this mCltler with the property owner and provide her with
relevant documentation, In hopes of a private resolution of this matter we ask that the
scheduled hearing be postponed, to allow us additional time to provide all of rhe
parties, including the city council, with all of the pertinent facts,
Please consider this notice a request to be heard at the scheduled hearing, in the "vent it
is not postponed,
Sinc ely,
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Dear Marjorie K. Wahlsten:
We wish to express our concerns over the placement of
three modular buildin~s at 16580 Espola Rd. Such structures
are not in kee~in~ with the neighborhood. That location
is the entrance to a lovely residential area and their
appearance will affect property values.
The "temporary" buildings at Painted Rock School do not
go away. Once something is designated as a location for
modular buildings it seems to stay that way.
Yours truly,
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