Exhibit M
From: Manharsh Singh Sekhon <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2025 11:00 AM
To: PublicCommentsPlanning
Cc: Robert Holt; District6; Nicole DeMera
Subject: Planning Commission Hearing scheduled on June 18th, 2025 at 6pm Attachments: VICINITY MAP.pdf ; CITY OF FRESNO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.pdf ;
petition_signatures_jobs_19647030_20191221090114.pdf
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Surinder Kaur Sekhon
10048 N Dearing Ave
Fresno, CA 93730
Fresno City Planning Commission
2600 Fresno Street, Room 3065
Fresno, CA 93721
Dear Members of the Fresno City Planning Commission,
I am writing to you as a concerned homeowner at 10048 N Dearing Avenue to express my strong opposition to the proposed multifamily housing project led by Melanie Halajian of Land Development Services, Inc., which seeks to construct a two-story, 48-unit apartment complex at the northeast corner of Chestnut and Behymer Avenues , directly adjacent to Kids Kare River Bluff daycare and within a few feet of my backyard.
Our neighborhood is composed of single-story, owner-occupied homes , with a density of about 6–7 units per acre . The proposed project would more than double this density to 14.9 units per acre , disrupting the long-standing residential character and raising urgent concerns about traffic, infrastructure strain, public health, and safety.
As a directly impacted resident, my concerns are as follows:
1. Traffic Congestion and Pedestrian Safety
The addition of 48 units could result in up to 100 additional vehicles , significantly worsening congestion on Chestnut Avenue , which is already a single-lane road heavily used by parents, students, and commuters accessing Riverview Elementary, Clovis North High School, and Clovis Community College . The nearby intersection is already a safety concern, and this development would only intensify the risk, particularly for young children and pedestrians.
2. Loss of Backyard Privacy
My home is one of several directly behind the proposed complex, meaning the second-story balconies and windows will have an unobstructed view into our backyard . The current landscaping plan calls for small trees along the border, which do not provide adequate screening . This will lead to a serious and irreversible loss of privacy for me and many of my neighbors.
3. Inadequate Parking Capacity
With only 88 parking spaces planned, the development falls far short of the needs of 48 families. This will result in significant overflow parking on Chestnut and Behymer, worsening traffic, limiting visibility, and making street parking more difficult for current residents and visitors.
4. Noise Pollution
The proposed complex, with its increased density, will
generate considerable daytime and nighttime noise —from traffic, communal activity, and parking turnover. As a nearby resident, this change will have an outsized impact on our previously quiet and peaceful environment.
5. Overcrowding in Local Schools
The schools serving this area are already at or near capacity . Additional families from the proposed development will strain existing resources, increase student-teacher ratios, and impact the quality of education for all children in the area.
6. Health Impact from Increased Air Pollution
Both my husband and I suffer from chronic respiratory conditions , and the proposed development would expose us to a higher concentration of vehicle emissions and dust from increased traffic. The health risks this presents to us—and to others with asthma, COPD, or similar conditions— are significant and unacceptable.
This is not the first time our community has come together in opposition to such a development. In 2019 , a petition opposing a similar proposal at this same location received support from over 272 residents (attached to this email):
https://chng.it/ybF7pt6L74
Today, our community stands united once again. A new petition opposing the current project is now underway and is rapidly gaining traction:
https://chng.it/SDBQJJNygS
We expect this petition to receive strong support from hundreds of residents in the coming days, reflecting the widespread and deeply rooted concerns across District 6.
I urge you, as members of the Fresno City Planning Commission, to reject this proposal in its current form . We ask that any development at this location:
• Reflects the scale and density of the surrounding community, • Protects our health, privacy, and safety ,
• Ensures adequate infrastructure and parking , and
• Preserves the residential character of our neighborhood.
Thank you for your time and for listening to the concerns of those most affected by this decision.
Sincerely,
Surinder Kaur Sekhon
Homeowner
10048 N Dearing Ave
Fresno, CA 93730
Recipient: Jarred Olsen, Planning Commission, Jennifer Clark, Garry Bredefeld, Planning and Development - City of Fresno, Mike Sanchez, Robert Holt Letter: Greetings,
Stop the Proposed Multifamily Project at the Northwest Corner of Chestnut and Behymer Ave
Signatures
Name Location Date
Manharsh Sekhon Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Emmett Grealy Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Mignon West Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Lorence Liscano Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Sheralyn Manuszak FRESNO, CA 2019-12-19
Austin Kerr Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Nolan Frates Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
REBECCA ADAME Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Mindy Humphrey Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Katie Bailey Fresno, US 2019-12-19
Jeffrey Transou Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Janice Walters Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Linda Gardner Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Tammy Kent Clovis, CA 2019-12-19
Steven West Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Jill Ruiz Fresno, US 2019-12-19
Korrina Dietrich Citrus Heights, CA 2019-12-19
David Shearen Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Katherine L. Noverr Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Ashlee Rocchi Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Name Location Date
Lucas Diaz San Mateo, CA 2019-12-19
Jordin Giello Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
A Y Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Kray Thomas Santa Ana, CA 2019-12-19
charles bravo Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Rebecca Cutler Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Mike Phenicie Fresno, CA 2019-12-19
Patricia Sue Clovis, CA 2019-12-20
H N Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Marianne Pierce Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Jennifer Schantz Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Carolina Amiott Oakland, CA 2019-12-20
Eunice Chang Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Susan Boitano Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Taneha Martin Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Brytani Keys Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Kristine Todd Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Betty Anne Litzie Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Kerri Curtis Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Billy Jack Pierce Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Clay Beavers Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Aimee Bogna Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Name Location Date
Amabelle Shayeghi Marquez Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Zachary Curtis Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Ronald Williams San Mateo, CA 2019-12-20
Lawrence Sue Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Kristina Breshears Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Allison Hosoda Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Desiree Rocha Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
julie olsen Clovis, CA 2019-12-20
Rita Henriksen Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Nellicharice Garcia Oakland, CA 2019-12-20
Maddie Daetwyler Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Hollie Gabel Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Mark Humphrey US 2019-12-20
Maria Luisa Malimban Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Cauryn Updegraff San Francisco, CA 2019-12-20
Kristina Foote Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Richard Evans San Francisco, CA 2019-12-20
Michelene Fitzgerald Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Hina Fatima Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Bernard Malimban Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Donnita Wiliker Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Kari Genco Clovis, CA 2019-12-20
Name Location Date
Gladys Martinez Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Daniel Hernandez Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Jody McTavish Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Kirsten Nolan Friant, CA 2019-12-20
Geoffrey Barry Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Sandra Trejo Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Arlette Belisle Los Angeles, CA 2019-12-20
Gary Jacobs Bloomington, CA 2019-12-20
Hannah Burley Clovis, CA 2019-12-20
Lisa Fain Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Janice Bruno Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Kimberly Bell Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Karen Gomez Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Nicholas Buchanan Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Mary Miller Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Traci Clark Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Hope Anderson Clovis, CA 2019-12-20
Shanon Dominguez Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Julie Shows Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Xai Torres Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
ALLYSON TAPLEY CLOVIS, CA 2019-12-20
Mike Hazelrigg Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Name Location Date
Kristi Goerlich Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Taylour Paige Clovis, CA 2019-12-20
Janelle Wilson Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Margarita Spalard Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Nina Yagi Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
gia smith Clovis, CA 2019-12-20
Kim Love Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Melissa Carter Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Stephanie Vance Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Brandon Vance Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Kaitlyn Vance Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Terry Watts Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Cristina Jelladian-Buchner Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Rebecca Underwood Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Tom Schiebelhut Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Lisa Thurman Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Dawnette Rivas Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Sandra Franco Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Isaias Maldonado Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Tiffany Williams Clovis, CA 2019-12-20
Dena Dauer Clovis, CA 2019-12-20
James Underwood Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Name Location Date
Jenell Munoz Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Vannessa Gresham Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
MAX AMARA Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Daniel Quezadas Sandoval Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Shannon Cegielski Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Donna Lotia Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Imran Lotia Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Brianna Yoon Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Sarah Fecht Clovis, CA 2019-12-20
Amy Zaninovich Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Stephen Munsch Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Natalie Ramos Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Missi BURT Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Stan Holt Fresno, US 2019-12-20
Debra Clark Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Richard Sanikian Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Anthony Reta Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Debbie Warring Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Heather Piccolo Clovis, CA 2019-12-20
Laurette Lee Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Alyssa Chrisman Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Aurora Cabrera Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Name Location Date
Paulette Hearon Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Elizabeth Marquez Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Billy Anderson Clovis, CA 2019-12-20
Moses Ramos Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Nathan Bartlett Fremont, CA 2019-12-20
Kirsten Higgins Eugene, OR 2019-12-20
Rajesh Shaik Hyderabad, US 2019-12-20
Josue Montes Clovis, CA 2019-12-20
Carrie Gleason Littleton, CO 2019-12-20
Allegra Maddux Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
D E Brooklyn, US 2019-12-20
Joanna Herrera Los Angeles, US 2019-12-20
Riley Hancock Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Miguelito Santos Fresno, CA 2019-12-20
Tonya Hill Pomona, CA 2019-12-21
Regine Marquez Fresno, CA 2019-12-21
Krista Beavers Clovis, CA 2019-12-21
Mia Senda Portland, US 2019-12-21
Raquel Martin Fresno, CA 2019-12-21
Amy Zuniga Clovis, CA 2019-12-21
Joycelyn Davis Fresno, CA 2019-12-21
Ann Rader Fresno, CA 2019-12-21
Name Location Date
viola martin Fresno, CA 2019-12-21
Marlene Lim Fresno, CA 2019-12-21
Katie Leal Clovis, CA 2019-12-21
Rosie Bedrosian Fowler, CA 2019-12-21
Armen Bedrosian Fowler, CA 2019-12-21
Laura Lencioni Fresno, CA 2019-12-21
Stephen Farmer Clovis, CA 2019-12-21
Amy Dolan Fresno, CA 2019-12-21
Lisa Orr Fresno, CA 2019-12-21
Doretta Hovanessian Fresno, CA 2019-12-21
From: [email protected]
To: PublicCommentsPlanning
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Public hearing rezoning of property on Chestnut between Behymer and International Ave Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 3:16:24 PM
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Hello- I’m asking that the committee consider the fact that the apartment complex would NOT have enough parking spaces for the complex and there is NO street parking. Also, please consider that Clovis North High School and Granite Ridge students use Chestnut to travel to school. It is very chaotic in the mornings and after school on Chestnut as it is. Also, in the opposite corner of the apartment complex is an elementary school. When there are events ant the school, families are parking along Chestnut and Behymer. Imagine the chaos.
In addition, when residents turn into the apartment complex, they would HOLD UP the traffic as cars would have to yield to oncoming traffic. From experience, teenage drivers don’t have the patience to wait and some fly through the elementary parking lot to get around other cars waiting at the red light already.
Please take the parking and traffic in consideration when thinking of rezoning this property. I urge you to physically go out and see the traffic 7:30-8:10am and 2:30-3:30pm when school is back in session in August.
Thank you for your time.
Alison Liu
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