Public Comments
Appeal Case No. PAPP-002052-2023
These comments were received after the
appeal was filed and are included for
Council's consideration.
Exhibit 8
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:03 AM
To: Calvert, Bradley; Ezzati, Vista
Subject: PDR 000210-2022, Questionable Appeal of Design Review Board Approval, 1900 Riverside Drive Attachments: letter to Mr. Calvert_GlendaleCityCouncil.pdf CAUTION: This email was delivered from the Internet. Do not click links, open attachments, or reply if you are unsure as to the sender.
Hi Mr. Calvert and Glendale Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing with respect to the appeal filed to the DRB approval of the project located at 1900 Riverside Drive
and ask that the City staff look closely at the primary reason for the appeal. The reason is not supported by facts and its validity is questionable.
Please see my attached letter with exhibits from the DRB application file.
Thank you for your consideration,
Emily Gabel-Luddy
PROJECT: K A R A P E D I A N F A M I L Y R A N C H
PROJECT NUMBER: 558.2101.08
JANUARY 20, 2023
NOT TO SCALE
ON SITE PHOT0 SURVEY
KARAPEDIAN FAMILY
RANCH1900 RIVERSIDE DRIVE GLENDALE , CA 91201
DATE:
SCALE:
BUILDING #:
Caption
PROPOSED PROJECT SUMMARY:
Attachment 1 ADDRESS1900 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, GLENDALE CA 91201EXISTINGPROPERTY TYPE:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:APN :
STABLESTRACT # 9792 1/2 VACALLEY ON SW562-5031-00824 / 246321939-1940 1942CE REGION/ CLUSTER:BUILT:ZONING:
GROSS LOT W/0 VACATION:VACATIONAREA:39,985 SF3,190 SF (EASEMENT NEXT TOCHANNEL)43,175 SFLOT AREA AFTERVACATION:
EXIST BUILDINGAREA:FARALLOWED:536 SF + 9,104 SF + 1,422 SF + 3,224 SF = 14,286 SFNONEFAREXISTING:14,286 SF / 39,985 SF = 0.357N/A (TABLE 30.15-B)LOT COVERAGE ALLOWED:LOT COVERAGE EXISTING:14,286 SF / 39,985 SF = 0.357 X 100%= 35.7% PARKINGEXIST PARKINGPROVIDED11
KEY NOTES
LEGENDS
EXISTINGPARKINGSTALLS #
NOTE: INFORMATIONONTHIS SHEET IS FORREFERENCE ONLY . REFERTOSURVEYPREPAREDBY / SEABOARDENGINEERINGCO. SURVEY DATED: 12/15/2021 KARAPEDIAN FAMILY RANCHDESIGN REVIEW A-01900 RIVERSIDE DRIVEGLENDALE, CA 91201DATE:1/20/2023PROJECT NUMBER558.2101.03 Caption 1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Marcia <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2023 4:20 PM
To: Brotman, Daniel; Kassakhian, Ardashes; Asatryan, Elen; Devine, Paula; Najarian, Ara; Design Review Board
Subject: Silver Saddle Stables
Attachments: Letter to Glendale City Council.pdf
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Glendale City Council Members,
Andrea Joel is my neighbor at 400 West Riverside Dr. Burbank, CA 91506. I support the statements in her letter, which I have attached.
I have been living next door to the stables for 22 years. My daughter took lessons there and we had many wonderful
experiences. The stables have never been in "good shape", there is nothing architecturally historic about them. Previous owners never did anything to improve or even maintain the stables.
Rats and coyotes live there now.
Rene has come to meetings with the HOA and explained his plans in detail. It will be an upgrade to the Glendale/Burbank Rancho. I was at the meeting when the Allen Ave access situation was resolved. It's my opinion he should be able to get started. This is a frivolous suit to delay the progress to provide a valued service to the neighborhood.
Who is really behind it? Developers?
There is enough building going
on around here.
2 Please let him begin the process of building his state of the art stables and dog daycare so we can continue to offer horseback riding to locals and the people who come here to enjoy riding in Griffith Park.
Keep the Glendale/Burbank Rancho the unique neighborhood it is and help the local businesses thrive.
Sincerely,
Marcia Lappin
400 West Riverside Dr. #6
Burbank, CA 91506
310-922-1521
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Michael Masukawa <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2023 12:19 PM
To: Brotman, Daniel; Kassakhian, Ardashes; Asatryan, Elen; Devine, Paula; Najarian, Ara; Design Review Board
Subject: Letter of Support for 1900 Riverside Dr./Silver Saddle Stables Attachments: Letter of Support, Silver Saddle Stables Renovation.pdf CAUTION: This email was delivered from the Internet. Do not click links, open attachments, or reply if you are unsure as to the sender.
To the Glendale City Council and Glendale Design Review Board, please see my attached letter of support for Mr. Rene Karapedian's proposed design for 1900 Riverside Dr. and our opposition to the appeal from Legal Action Network, LLC.
Thank you!
Best regards,
Michael Masukawa
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Michael Masukawa
(562) 685‐4602
Michael & Cherise Masukawa
400 W. Riverside Dr. Unit #5
Burbank CA 91506
September 23, 2012
To: City Glendale City Council & Glendale Design Review Board Re: Silver Saddle Stables @ 1900 Riverside Dr. Glendale, CA 91201 Dear Members of the City Council and the Glendale Design Review Board:
This is Michael & Cherise Masukawa, owners at the Tierre Verde V complex of townhouses located directly next to Silver Saddle Stables on the border of Burbank/Glendale, the only housing structure that shares a common wall with Silver Saddle Stables.
We are writing in strong support of Rene Karapedian and his proposed design for 1900 Riverside Dr./Silver Saddle Stables. We are opposed to the appeal from Legal Action Network, LLC that was submitted.
We are also involved with Tierre Verde V’s HOA and stand by the letter submitted to you from Andrea Joel, our HOA President, who speaks for our entire community, but wanted to voice our support as well. We have been waiting for a very long time for the renovation to occur at 1900 Riverside Dr. and met with Mr. Karapedian at one of our previous HOA meetings where he explained his plans and we were in unanimous support of the proposed renovations.
We read and discussed the appeal from Legal Action Network, LLC at our HOA meeting this past week, and it does not at all reflect the feelings or understanding of the situation at 1900 Riverside Dr. for the owners at Tierre Verde V. We are in support of our neighbor Mr.
Karapedian and feel that this appeal from Legal Action Network, LLC must be some kind of stalling tactic to frustrate Mr. Karapedian and his finances with this delay. Stalling this renovation can only have an ulterior motive, and likely whoever is funding Legal Action Network, LLC wants to force him to sell the property to them.
We feel it is in the best interest of the Rancho Equestrian Community and neighborhood to allow this project to continue as planned. We must let Mr. Karapedian continue with his renovations to Silver Saddle Stables and not let it lie dormant for rats and coyotes to move in.
Delaying the renovations further will negatively impact our property value and create situations unsafe for children, pets and residents in the neighborhood. Please deny this appeal and allow the renovations to contine. Thank you for your consideration.
Our Sincerest regards,
Michael & Cherise Masukawa
Owners of Unit 5 at 400 W. Riverside Dr.
Public Comments
Design Review Case No.
PDR-000210-2022
For DRB Consideration at the
August 10, 2023 Hearing
Writer’s email:[email protected]
August 10, 2023
VIA EMAIL
[email protected]
Vista Ezzati, Planning Department
CITY OF GLENDALE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
613 E. Broadway
Glendale, CA 91206
Re: Legal Action Network
1900 Riverside Drive Design Review Board Meeting August 10, 2023 PS File No.: 1005-2300
Dear Board Members,
This firm has been retained by Legal Action Network LLC (LAN), which is a network organization of community members, equestrians, business and equestrian business owners, residents, organizations, and other stakeholders that represent the urban horse communities of Los Angeles (Los Angeles Equestrian Center), Burbank, and Glendale, California. The Riverside Rancho in the City of Glendale and the Rancho Equestrian District in Burbank are part of only three urban horse communities in the United States. All three connect to Griffith Park in Los Angeles.
I am writing today to oppose the demolition permit you are considering for the new proposed project at 1900 Riverside Drive. As part of this opposition, we request that the Design Review Board take into consideration all of the comments opposing this project which were made at the March 7, 2023 City Council meeting, and consider all of the comments as part of the public record for your consideration.
Let me highlight a few of the issues for our opposition:
1. Since at least 2019, there has been significant communication with the City of Glendale providing evidence that there is a conflict between public dog facilities (kennels) and the equestrian uses in the Rancho.
2. The Health and Safety part of the CE code indicates that uses shall not result in a negative impact on neighboring uses. In this case, the dog kennel will have a negative health and safety impact on the adjacent equestrian facilities, trails and uses.
3. The claim that this property could no longer be used as a horse facility is and continues to be false. It was operating at full capacity until the new property owner ordered the horses to be vacated.
4. The City has been provided with two historical assessments, J. Snow 2018 and J DeCarli 2021, which support that the existing property deserves historic preservation. The approval by this Board of a demolition permit will not allow the community to continue to pursue historic preservation.
August 10, 2023
City of Glendale Design Review Board
L:\Client Files\1005\2300 - LEGAL ACTION NETWORK\CORRESPONDENCE\CE\CE.City of Glendale.001 (oppose demolition).docx At this time, our office continues to review the history of this proposed project, the health and safety impacts, and the historical preservation. As a result, we would request that the Design Review Board continue this proposed demolition permit to its next meeting to give the community additional time to provide further information and evidence to the Design Board and the City of the inappropriateness of this proposed permit and project.
Thank you for your consideration of our request.
Very truly yours,
Hunt C. Braly
cc: Clients
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Jean Schanberger <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2023 10:59 PM
To: Design Review Board
Subject: 1900 Riverside Drive - Silver Saddle Project
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Dear Design Review Board Members,
I’m one of the Burbank/Glendale Rancho residents who spoke at the August 10 public hearing in support of the Karapetians’ 1900
Riverside Drive stable/kennel project. Thank you so much for your Board’s gracious warm reception and support of this project. The equestrian neighborhood is delighted to know it is going forward and appreciative of Glendale’s support of our equestrian community.
It was also neat to learn more about windows from your conditions discussion!
Thank you again.
Kind regards,
Jean Schanberger
Burbank, CA
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Julie Schad <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 3:32 PM
To: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: 1900 Riverside Dr., Glendale
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Dear Vista Ezzati,
I’m writing to you in opposition to the proposed kennel at 1900 Riverside Dr., Glendale.
As you are by now aware, our neighborhood
is not just an equestrian neighborhood, it is a gem that has the potential, if undisturbed, to provide cultural and equestrian enrichment for future generations to admire and enjoy. The addition of a kennel at this location might makes sense from a business/financial perspective but it would easily contribute to the destruction of our equestrian niche. I’m referring to the permanent loss of approximately 70 horse stalls and the chaotic addition of a commercial dog boarding enterprise.
Please deny the application and help us to keep this part of our thriving community equestrian.
Thank you for your considerate attention to our
plight.
Kind regards,
Julie Schad
Griffith Park Horse Rentals
1820 Riverside Dr.
Glendale, CA
(818)840‐8401
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Karin Costa <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 4:08 PM
To: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: Silver Saddle Stables
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Hi, I’m sorry I’m late to email. I’m at a horse show and can’t appear in person tonight. I’m a home and horse owner in Glendale since
1977. I am in full support of this project. We are in need of horse and dog facilities in my area. Rene Karapedian is an amazing person and for someone to take this on to protect our horse community is an angel on earth.
Please approve this project. Thank you so much for reading my email.
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1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Laura Shamsi <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2023 12:19 AM
To: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: 1900 Riverside Drive, Glendale - Design Review Board - No PDR000210-2022 CAUTION: This email was delivered from the Internet. Do not click links, open attachments, or reply if you are unsure as to the sender.
Vista Ezzati –
I saw the sign announcing the design review meeting for 1900 Riverside Dr, Glendale Ca.
As a long time Glendale Rancho resident, equestrian, and Realtor I wanted to take a minute to express my support for this project and think it will be a great addition to the Rancho. This business will be welcomed among many of the neighbors and animals lovers alike and hope that it receives design review approval needed to move forward. The current building has been dilapidated for many years and we’d love to see their proposed project come to life.
Anyone that is willing to contribute to the uniqueness of our quaint rancho neighborhood should be embraced. Many of us bought our properties in this area because of the equestrian charm, yet much of that is disappearing.
I vote YES for this project.
Kind Regards,
Laura Shamsi
323 Allen Ave, Glendale Ca 91201
818.210.1111
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1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Nori Walla <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 3:30 PM
To: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: Public Comment - Design Review Case No. PDR-000210-2022, 1900 Riverside Drive CAUTION: This email was delivered from the Internet. Do not click links, open attachments, or reply if you are unsure as to the sender.
Dear Ms. Ezzati,
I am writing to express my tremendous support for Rene Karapedian's 1900 Riverside Drive project consisting of horse stables and dog boarding. The conceptual drawings and the plans are absolutely beautiful!. Once completed, this project will truly be the jewel of the Rancho!
Thank you to the City of Glendale for moving this project forward. It will serve the Rancho and indeed all of the City of Glendale, the City of Burbank, and the City of Los Angeles well. It is a shining example of how to preserve our historical equestrian districts as we all move forward to a better future.
Sincerely,
Nori Anne Walla
Burbank Rancho Resident
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Sam Kirkeby <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 4:18 PM
To: Design Review Board
Subject: 8/10/23 Meeting Letter IN SUPPORT of proposed redevelopment of 1900 Riverside Dr CAUTION: This email was delivered from the Internet. Do not click links, open attachments, or reply if you are unsure as to the sender.
Dear Glendale Design Review Board ~
My name is Sam Kirkeby and I am a 25 year resident of the Burbank/Glendale Rancho.
I am writing to offer my strong SUPPORT of the proposed remodel and development of 1900 Riverside Dr with new stables & dog kennels. There has been so much opportunistic development in our treasured Rancho equestrian district it is wonderful and refreshing to have people actually want to develop a property IN KEEPING WITH THE EQUESTRIAN INTEGRITY of our neighborhood. I am so relived this is one project proposal that I don't have to fight!
I kept my horses at 1900 Riverside Dr for nearly 10 years when it was "Silver Spur Stables" from 1995 through 2004. It is a great old place with a wonderful history and fantastic ambiance, but in truth it is in dire need of a refurbish and a facelift! I am so grateful the new owners want to do just that!
Please say "yes" to their proposal and let's keep the Burbank/Glendale Rancho an area that supports its equestrian history!!
Thank you so much,
Sam Kirkeby
1008 W Riverside Dr
Burbank, CA 91506
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Sharla <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 5:30 PM
To: Design Review Board
Subject: Silver Saddle
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Please let these poor people rebuild this barn…my gosh it’s been ridiculous the amount of money they’ve spent before even starting.
Public Comments
Appeal Case No. PAPP-000522-2022
For City Council Consideration at the
March 7, 2023 Hearing
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Platt, Jay
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 11:08 AM
To: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: Fw: TGHS Recommendation (AMENDED) - Agenda Item 9a, Appeal of Design Review Case No.
PDR-000210-2022 (1900 Riverside Drive to be heard March 7, 2023) Attachments: 1900 Riverside - Amend.pdf
From: john.schwab‐[email protected] <john.schwab‐[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, March 4, 2023 5:01 PM
To: Devine, Paula <[email protected]>; Kassakhian, Ardashes <[email protected]>; Brotman, Daniel <[email protected]>; Najarian, Ara <[email protected]>; Asatryan, Elen <[email protected]> Cc: Platt, Jay <[email protected]>; Abajian, Suzie <[email protected]>; Golanian, Roubik <[email protected]>; Calvert, Bradley <[email protected]> Subject: Re: TGHS Recommendation (AMENDED) ‐ Agenda Item 9a, Appeal of Design Review Case No. PDR‐000210‐2022 (1900 Riverside Drive to be heard March 7, 2023)
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Please see the amended document.
Thanks so much…..
John Schwab
‐Sims
> On Mar 4, 2023, at 4:37 PM, john.schwab‐[email protected] wrote:
>
> Dear Mayor Kassakhian & Glendale City Council Members, >
> Please see TGHS thoughts on this upcoming agenda item regarding potential development at 1900 Riverside Dr. This is scheduled to be discussed on March 7th.
>
> Thanks for your consideration.
>
> John Schwab‐Sims
> President ‐ The Glendale Historical Society
>
> <1900 Riverside.pdf>
P.O. Box 4173 Glendale CA 91202
www.GlendaleHistorical.org
March 4, 2023
Re: Agenda Item 9a, re: Appeal of the Director of Community Development’s determina- tion related to Design Review Case No. PDR-000210-2022 (1900 Riverside Drive to be heard March 7, 2023)
Dear Mayor Kassakhian and Members of the Glendale City Council:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above agenda item.
The Glendale Historical Society (TGHS) strongly supports the recommendation of Com- munity Development Staff to require preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to assess the proposed project at 1900 Riverside Drive.
TGHS agrees with the fact based conclusion made in the historic resource assessment prepared by Jenna Snow. Her finding was that 1900 Riverside Drive would qualify as a historic resource under Criterion A, Criterion B, and City of Glendale Criterion 5.
TGHS respectfully requests that you vote to require an EIR be prepared to assess envi- ronmental impacts for potential development at 1900 Riverside Drive.
The Glendale Historical Society (TGHS) advocates for the preservation of important Glendale landmarks, supports maintaining the historic character of Glendale’s neighborhoods, educates the public about and engages the community in celebrating and preserving Glendale’s history and architectural heritage, and operates the Doctors House Museum. TGHS is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and do- nations to TGHS are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Sincerely,
John Schwab-Sims
President
The Glendale Historical Society
cc: Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Jay Platt, Senior Urban Designer