April 11th, 2023
City of Corona
City Clerk
400 South Vicentia Ave., Suite 115
Corona, California 92882
Re: Undergrounding of Existing Utilities Waiver Request at 135 N Vicentia Ave, Corona CA Dear All,
My name is Arash Goshtasbi and I am the owner of 135 N Vicentia, Corona CA. I am writing to you in regards to our proposed single-story residence at 135 N Vicentia and our request for a Waiver to Undergrounding our Existing Utilities.
There was previously a residence there that was recently demolished, and therefore all our utilities are already existing. The project is surrounded by existing single-family residences, thus deeming it as an infill project. Our entire street has overhead electrical lines, and all the residences on the street have overhead service connections as well. Additionally, we have the Power Lines directly in front of our residence in the public right-of-way. Our Service Connection is already established on our lot as and we even have a meter and operating electrical service.
Per Municipal Code Section 15.60.060, the cost of Undergrounding our Service Connection would make this project unfeasible and would not allow me to continue on building this residence. It is estimated that our 65 Linear Feet of Undergrounding that is required would cost us $27,700- this it simply too big of a financial burden for this single-residence.
Additionally, the undergrounding of utilities would not result in the removal of the overhead power lines in front of the property, and thus would not change the aesthetic of the street.
By granting us a Waiver for the Undergrounding of our Utilities, you would allow us this project to remain feasible for us. This Waiver would result in the transformation of a vacant lot turning into a beautiful home in our community that represents the aesthetic and beauty of the City of Corona.
contact info:
Best,
949 302 2410
Arash Goshtasbil
[email protected]
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