CC_10202026_Exhibit 14_11b — Glendale City Council, October 20, 2026

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From: Kiesel, Roger
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 8:19 AM
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Subject: FW: New York and Foothill Project
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From: CHRIS CORNELL <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 1, 2026 10:07 PM
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Subject: New York and Foothill Project
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Dear Sir,
I am opposed to this project. People of the Crescenta Highlands don't want a 5 Story building on Foothill.

More traffic is not what is needed. Chris Cornell
3842 El Caminito
La Crescenta
(Off Boston above Foothill)
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Exhibit 14 - Comment Letters to Planning Commission
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From: Mavandi, Shahnaz
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 9:33 AM
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Subject: FW: its a bad idea all the way around for us tax paying La,Crescenta people. nothing good is to come out of this woke nonsense , we will not stand for this ruining our nice quite city, this will effect us negitivly

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Shahnaz Mavandi | Executive Secretary (Steno)
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Sent: Monday, June 1, 2026 4:28 PM
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From: kathleen boss <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 1, 2026 7:31 PM
To: Kiesel, Roger; Planning Commission
Subject: POOR DEVELOPMENT
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Hi Glendale Representatives,
I live one block below Foothill Bl. at New York Ave.

When I fist saw this as a proposal, I thought surely everyone will see that this is the result of some development group trying to make money - not in any way aligned with the nature of the La Crescenta community. I imagined the developers looked around downtown Glendale, saw that it was jam packed with countless new apartment buildings, and said to themselves, "Well, where else can we go, but north, into the foothills!" There is NOTHING anywhere near here this tall! In La Crescenta, Montrose, La Canada, Tujunga, Sunland... but somehow, the developers secured WAIVERS to get whatever they want. This sounds totally like an inside negotiation. In now way can this be an impartial decision, nor one that included the vote of the people living in the surrounding areas. How do you explain this, honestly?
Please don't start with "We need more housing!" Yes we do but NOT LIKE THIS. We need more APPROPRIATE housing, CONSIDERED housing. Agreeing to this deal satisfies the developer, but puts everyone else at a disadvantage. If I wanted to live in a cramped city, I'd move to downtown Glendale. I deliberately moved here to be AWAY from that kind of density.

I grew up in Glendale and have seen controlled growth - until the past 10 years or so, then came the downtown boom. This strains supportive resources. And are those apartments filled to capacity, that we need to spread out even more? I would be interested in reading stats on this. Can these numbers be provided? Quality of Life should still count for something. It appears resident voices count for nothing.

Can't wait to vote tomorrow.

Kathleen Boss
3428 Maryann St.

La Crescenta [Glendale]
CA 91214
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From: Kevin Altar <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 1, 2026 9:17 PM
To: Planning Commission
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Good evening
We have been residents of La Crescenta for 45 years and sent our son & daughter to Lincoln, Rosemont, & CVHS. This project will impact the traffic at this intersecƟon that is already congested during school days. Traffic is already a nightmare on Boston south of Foothill at the Armenian school during school days. Please deny this project! Sent from my iPhone
Sincerely
Kevin & Kathy Altar
818-523-3866
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From: Kevin Rhoades <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 2:32 PM
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3411-3427 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
Appeal Case No: PAPP-006680-2026
Dear Riger Keisel and City of Glendale Planning Commission I am wriƟng to oppose the proposed development at this locaƟon because of serious public safety and infrastructure concerns.

I understand there may be contaminaƟon issues at the site, along with fire evacuaƟon concerns. An 87-unit development that could add more than 200 residents at this corner would likely increase traffic on New York Avenue and surrounding streets, making emergency evacuaƟon more difficult and potenƟally delaying first responders.

These safety concerns are compounded by the fact that our neighborhood already lacks the infrastructure to support this level of growth. MulƟple ADUs have already been added in the area, and residents are experiencing power outages and sewer issues. Although the developer has agreed to cover some costs, those contribuƟons are unlikely to address the full long-term impact on public infrastructure. Glendale residents should not be leŌ to bear the cost of upgrades, repairs, or service disrupƟons caused by a project of this scale.

I am also concerned about potenƟal risk to the New York Park Reservoir, which supplies nearby residents and supports local fire hydrants. ConstrucƟon could cause damage that is not immediately visible but may create serious future risks to water reliability and public safety. Given Glendale’s emphasis on emergency preparedness, wildfire risk, and infrastructure resilience in its Safety Element, the City should require a thorough independent review before considering approval.

For these reasons, I respecƞully urge the City to deny this project or, at minimum, delay approval unƟl a full and transparent evaluaƟon of the safety and infrastructure impacts has been completed. Please include this leƩer in the public record. Thank you for your Ɵme and consideraƟon. 2 Sincerely,
Kevin Rhoades

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From: Maria Klein <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 2:39 PM
To: Planning Commission
Subject: Public Hearing - June 3rd at 5:00
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JUNE 3rd, APPEAL MEETING; 3411-3437 FOOTHILL BLVD
 The Crescenta Valley has significant geographic and infrastructure constraints including narrow and congested roadways and documented wildfire exposure.  According to this CALFIRE map 90% of the buildings in La Crescenta-Montrose are in an INDIRECT EXPOSURE ZONE of a potential wildfire. This means we are NOT in a MINIMAL EXPOSURE ZONE which is asserted incorrectly in the Density Bonus Application.
 An INDIRECT EXPOSURE ZONE is an area at risk of catching fire from airborne embers, sparks, or leaves that are lofted high into the air by a strong wind - such as the Santa Ana’s as we saw in the Eaton and Palisades fires. These zones are very dangerous and can result in devastating property loss.
 La Crescenta is situated directly against the Angeles National Forest; a Wildlife Urban Interface Area with elevated risks of catastrophic wildfire. The proposed development is less than a mile from the base of the Angeles National Forest.  Due to the historical vulnerability of seasonal Santa Ana winds everyone who lives in La Crescenta, especially those who live near the foothills know the potential exists for a devastating wind-driven fire like we witnessed in Altadena and the Palisades which would create an urgent emergency evacuation for thousands of residents.  The Eaton Fire generated extreme, wind-driven ember showers, that traveled deep into the town causing chaos, gridlock, and trapping some residents as they attempted to flee.
 My point is that this massive 87 unit apartment complex could potentially add 151 or more vehicles at a choke point.
 All streets running north/south from the base of Angeles Forest to Foothill Blvd. are a single lane in each direction. In a wildfire, panicked families would be trying to flee using one lane, and the other lane would contain first responder vehicles trying to access the fire and assist with evacuations.
2  Safety concerns if there is a wildfire during wind conditions are:
 Clark High School - less than 1/2 mile from the proposed development - evacuating 1400 students and staff who depend on approximately 20 buses to get them to and from school.
 View Elementary School - evacuating about 600 students and staff less than 3/4 of a mile from the development
* All residents evacuating from cul-de-sacs that feed on to New York.
 The residents of La Crescenta are not against housing or low income housing, but we are against housing that adversely affects the health and safety of those living here, and also the future tenants of this complex.

I will be speaking at the hearing and will bring the CalFire maps with me. I will be arriving early.

Thank you,
Maria Klein
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Kiesel, Roger
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 8:13 AM
To: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: FW: Project 3411-3437 Foothill Blvd
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From: Mark Weaver <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 1, 2026 8:08 PM
To: Kiesel, Roger <[email protected]>
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Subject: Project 3411-3437 Foothill Blvd
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I have observed for many years the careless handling of hazardous waste. Last proposed project I mentioned this but the council member said no problem with waste here. I figured the soil would eventually be tested. Even though he no longer owned the property he would still be responsible for some of the clean up costs under federal EPA cradle to grave statues. Now this State law allows him to cover up possible hazard waste site without proper testing.

What do I know about hazardous waste. When I worked for AT&T for 39 years one of my many jobs along with emergencies was supervising the clean up of spills of all kinds of hazardous waste. I was also responsible for keeping an eye on fuel tank removals and monitoring soil testing. Plus ground water testing monitoring at some of the really bad sites . When I retired some were still being monitored and bet they still are I was friends who are dead now ,suspected the leaks that they had to repair over and over again and seemed impossible to find where actually coming from across the street . They had no proof but I believed them. Where the Wells Fargo building on foothill is was a Mobil stations. That property took years to clean up. After about 10 years they finally just recently cleaned up the 76 station a were able to remove the clean up equipment. Of the station at the bottom of foothill and Briggs. I think the owners of the foothill project are trying to use the state law as a cover up of long existing problems with that site. Glendale should use due diligence to protect public safety. Thanks and take care. 2 Sent from my iPhone
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From: Michelle Lee <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 1, 2026 8:33 PM
To: Kiesel, Roger; Planning Commission
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Subject: Opposition to Case No. PAPP-006680-2026 | Foothill Blvd. Density Bonus Project – June 3rd Appeal Hearing
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Dear Mr. Kiesel and Members of the Glendale Planning Commission, I am writing as a deeply concerned resident of 4533 Frederick Ave, Glendale, CA, on behalf of myself and the 11 homes of the Hillview HOA community, in strong opposition to the approved 5-story, 87-unit apartment complex at the corner of Foothill Blvd. and New York Ave. (Case No. PAPP-006680-2026). I am formally requesting that the Planning Commission uphold the appeal and reverse the approval of this project.

I raised nearly identical concerns with this office in 2021 regarding a prior building proposal at this same location. Those concerns were valid then, and they are even more urgent now. The conditions that made this project inadvisable have not changed — and in several respects, the risks are more clearly documented today.

We respectfully urge the Commission to reject this project for the following reasons:

1. SINGLE-ACCESS ROAD AND FIRE EVACUATION RISK
Our community sits at the end of Frederick Ave — a small, closed street with one entrance and no alternative outlet. The broader Foothill corridor in this area is similarly constrained. In the event of a wildfire or other emergency requiring rapid evacuation, the addition of 87 units and hundreds of new residents to this corridor would create a dangerous bottleneck on the only road in and out. This is not a speculative concern — it is a foreseeable life-safety hazard in a region that has experienced and continues to face serious fire risk.

2. CLARK MAGNET SCHOOL TRAFFIC AND EMERGENCY ACCESS
Clark Magnet School sits directly above this corridor and generates approximately 20 buses daily in addition to significant parent and staff vehicle traffic. The road infrastructure serving both the school and our residential community is already operating at or near capacity during school hours. Adding a highdensity residential building at this intersection would further congest the only evacuation path serving both the school population and our neighborhood — a serious public safety concern that must be weighed in this decision.

Some people who received this message don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important 2 3. AGING UNDERGROUND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
The proposed development is located directly adjacent to a large underground water reservoir that is approximately 75 years old. Construction of an 87-unit, 5-story structure in such close proximity to aging underground infrastructure carries meaningful risk of damage and should require, at minimum, an independent structural and geotechnical assessment before any approval can be considered final.

4. INADEQUATE PARKING AND TRAFFIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Frederick Ave and the surrounding streets are not designed to absorb the traffic volume a development of this scale would generate. Parking availability is already limited for existing residents. The developer's agreement to cover some infrastructure costs — with acknowledged limits — means that the remaining burden will fall on Glendale taxpayers and existing residents. That is not an acceptable trade-off for a project that provides no benefit to those who already live here.

5. PRECEDENT FOR FURTHER HIGH-DENSITY DEVELOPMENT
Approving this project signals to developers that Foothill Blvd. is open to large-scale high-rise construction, regardless of the existing infrastructure constraints. This decision will not be made in isolation — it will set a precedent that invites further proposals of this kind, compounding every concern raised here across a widening stretch of this corridor.

6. SUNLIGHT AND RESIDENTIAL QUALITY OF LIFE
A five-story structure immediately south of our homes on Frederick Ave would eliminate the primary source of natural light for south-facing residences — a direct and material impact on habitability and property value for households that have invested in this community for years.

While many of our Hillview HOA neighbors are unable to attend the June 3rd hearing in person at 633 E.

Broadway, Rm. 105 at 5:00 PM to voice these concerns directly, I respectfully but urgently ask the Commission to uphold this appeal, protect the safety and infrastructure of our community, and deny further approvals for this project.

Thank you for your time and serious consideration of these concerns.

Respectfully,
Michelle Lee
4533 Frederick Ave, Glendale, CA
On behalf of the Hillview HOA (12 Homes)
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From: Sonia Silva <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 1, 2026 6:49 PM
To: Kiesel, Roger; Planning Commission
Subject: Oppose 87 Unit on Foothill
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Good evening,
I want to express my strong opposiƟon to the proposed 87-unit development at Foothill and New York.

This project will negaƟvely impact emergency evacuaƟon and response Ɵmes, and the building’s size is excessive! Foothill is already experiencing significant traffic and congesƟon. What is the reasoning behind this? It’s simply unsafe! Thank you,
Sonia Silva
4218 Lauderdale Ave
Glendale, 91214
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From: Susan Bolan CVCA <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 3:22 PM
To: Kiesel, Roger; Planning Commission
Cc: Susan Bolan CVCA
Subject: Planning Meeting 6/3/26 - Item 7a, 3411-37 Foothill Attachments: CVCA - Appeal on Decision for 3411-3437 Foothill 6-3-26.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.

Dear Planning Commission & Staff,
Please find attached comments from the Crescenta Valley Community Association regarding the above item.

Thank you,
Lisa Morris, CVCA
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June 2, 2026
Planning Commission & CDD Staff Comments submitted via email 633 East Broadway, Room 105 to Case Planner, Roger Kiesel Glendale, CA 91206 & Planning Commission
RE: 3411-3437 Foothill Blvd, Glendale PLEASE INCLUDE THESE COMMENTS AT THE FORMAL PROCEEDING.

Dear Planning Commission & Staff,
The Crescenta Valley Community Association (CVCA) is a cross-jurisdictional, volunteer organization that represents the valley with one voice in matters of preserving our historical structures, monitoring and encouraging thoughtful building design, and promoting open space to maintain and enhance our suburban quality of life. Our main objectives as an association are to protect our limited resources and infrastructures through responsible growth policies; to encourage development that is compatible, preserves our historic structures and our rural community; and to ensure open space is protected and valued as a necessity for the quality of life in the Crescenta Valley area. The CVCA welcomes participation from all stakeholders in Sunland-Tujunga, Glendale, La Crescenta, Montrose and La Cañada Flintridge.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project.

The Crescenta Valley Community Association has thoroughly reviewed the above referenced Density Bonus Case #PDBP-005269-2025. Based on the information presented during the public hearing on March 18, 2026 and written within the Decision Letter dated March 25, 2026, the CVCA supports the appeal documents submitted by the Crescenta Highlands Neighborhood Association.

It is the opinion of our membership based on available information, public testimony, and support documents submitted by the CHNA, that the City of Glendale Planning Hearing Officer:
1) Did not acknowledge that the project could present a specific adverse threat to public health or safety of the apartment residents and/or community
2) Failed to consider the limitations of narrow two-lane streets, such as New York Avenue, for emergency evacuation due to fire, flood, or earthquake
3) Dismissed the community concerns that the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone located just north of the project location could create an indirect exposure zone at the project site, dropping embers on the structures in high winds
4) Did not consider that significant excavation of the project site could trigger a breach in the underground water reservoir in New York Park, immediately adjacent to the project location, resulting in potential flood and debris-flow danger to residents in the apartments and those south and below the project

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5) Assumed that provisions of AB 130 made this project exempt from CEQA when, in fact, this project will present a specific adverse threat to public health and safety which qualifies it as necessary If the Planning Commission does not grant the appeal on the grounds of the evacuation danger posed by a project of this size, it should find that the project is subject to CEQA and order an Environmental Impact Report with the costs of mitigation to be borne by the developer.

Thank you for your consideration,
Sincerely,
Lisa Morris, CVCA Steering Committee Member & Resident of Glendale, California [email protected]
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Kiesel, Roger
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 5:48 PM
To: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: FW: 3411-3427 Foothill Blvd.,
Roger Kiesel | Senior Planner
Community Development
633 E. Broadway, Room 103, Glendale, CA 91206
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From: George Garikian <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 3:15 PM
To: Kiesel, Roger <[email protected]>
Subject: 3411-3427 Foothill Blvd.,
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Hello Roger,
My name is George Garikian, I work in Glendale, own commercial properties in the vicinity and am familiar with this project's location and area. Additionally, I have multiple friends that live in the area. I strongly advocate for this 87 unit complex.

This area has been underdeveloped and underutilized for many years and needs new development.

Located on a commercially zoned street, this project is appropriate for its size, nature and magnitude. This is corroborated by how the City of Los Angeles also plans for projects of this size on major corridors.

The project’s design is visually appealing and would greatly enhance the area’s aesthetic. Wood accents, landscaping, and a cohesive color palette are key elements of this project.

As we are all aware, there is a significant housing shortage in this area, and this project would provide much-needed housing that is also affordable. I drive regularly on this street and feel the traffic is of no concern. In addtiion, the location of the project on Foothill Blvd., eliminates concerns about emergency evacuations, as it is not a narrow, single-lane road.

For years the park behind this project has been underutilized and I think the influx of residents from this project will revitalize the park as well as many businesses in the area.

You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important 2 This project will not block any views of the mountains. In fact, it maximizes views by incorporating balconies and patio spaces on the upper floors.

In conclusion, I believe this is a unique project in an area that has seen no significant development in years. This project's progress has been held up for a long time and it is time that it is approved so that we can meet the mandated housing goals that we all agree to and believe in.

Thank you.

George Garikian
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Kiesel, Roger
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 5:10 PM
To: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: FW: 3411-3427 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD — IN SUPPORT
Roger Kiesel | Senior Planner
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633 E. Broadway, Room 103, Glendale, CA 91206
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From: hovik hmkcpa.net <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 3:26 PM
To: Kiesel, Roger <[email protected]>
Subject: 3411-3427 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD — IN SUPPORT
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PROPOSED PROJECT: 3411-3427 Foothill Blvd.
87 apartment Units ( 23 x 1 bedrooms — 46 x 2 bedrooms — 18 x 3 bedrooms) My Name is Hovik Khaloian and I am a long term resident of City of Glendale and have lived in the city since 1979, I am writing this email in support of the above referenced project::

The area where the proposed project is located is in need of new developments and is currently severely underutilized and the project is a unique product for the area that has not seen any significant development in years.

There is a significant housing shortage in this area, and this project would provide much-needed housing and will also provide affordable housing.

The project’s design is visually appealing and would enhance the area’s aesthetic. Landscaping, wood accents, and a cohesive color palette are key elements.

The project will not create any concerns for traffic.

You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important 2 The businesses in the area will benefit from increased foot traffic due to the new residents.

The project does not block any views of the mountains.

The project’s location is on Foothill Blvd which eliminates any concerns about emergency evacuations.

Respectfully yours,
Hovik Khaloian, CPA
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Kiesel, Roger
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 5:47 PM
To: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: FW: 3411-3427 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD — IN SUPPORT
Roger Kiesel | Senior Planner
Community Development
633 E. Broadway, Room 103, Glendale, CA 91206
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From: Robert Babayan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 5:26 PM
To: Kiesel, Roger <[email protected]>
Subject: 3411-3427 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD — IN SUPPORT
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I am in support of 3411-3427 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD project for 87 Apartment Units ( 23 x 1 bedrooms — 46 x 2 bedrooms — 18 x 3 bedrooms)
I live in Glendale and familiar with location, we will need affordable housing in this area.

Overall, this is a unique product for the area that has not seen any significant development in years.

Best Regards,
Robert Babayan
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From: Kiesel, Roger
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 5:08 PM
To: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: FW: 3411-3427 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD — IN SUPPORT
Roger Kiesel | Senior Planner
Community Development
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From: Sarkis Khajarian <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 3:29 PM
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Subject: 3411-3427 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD — IN SUPPORT
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To Whom It May Concern,
I am a Glendale resident and am writing to express my support for the proposed development at 3411- 3427 Foothill Boulevard.

Having spent considerable time in this area, I believe this project would be a positive addition to the community. The site is currently underutilized, and Foothill Boulevard is an appropriate location for new residential development. Glendale, like many communities throughout Southern California, continues to face a shortage of housing options, and projects such as this help address a growing need while making productive use of existing commercial corridors.

I was also impressed by the project's architectural design. The combination of landscaping, modern materials, and thoughtful design elements would improve the appearance of the area and create a more welcoming streetscape. Rather than detracting from the neighborhood, I believe it would enhance it.

In addition, new residents would bring increased activity and support to nearby businesses, helping strengthen the local economy and encourage further investment along Foothill Boulevard. The added You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important 2 population could also increase use of nearby public amenities and contribute to a more vibrant community.

Overall, I believe this is the type of well-planned development Glendale should encourage. It provides much-needed housing, improves an underutilized property, and contributes positively to the surrounding area. I respectfully urge you to support and approve this project.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Sarkis Khajarian
Glendale Resident
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Kiesel, Roger
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 5:53 PM
To: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: FW: Support for 3411-3427 Foothill Blvd Project Roger Kiesel | Senior Planner
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From: Shahan Kemanjian <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 1:44 PM
To: Kiesel, Roger <[email protected]>
Subject: Support for 3411-3427 Foothill Blvd Project
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Hello,
I am lifelong resident of Glendale and I am writing to you today because I want to express my full support of the project that is proposed for 3411-3427 Foothill Blvd. I can say objectively that it has never been more difficult to find affordable housing in our city, especially as all the new buildings being built are clearly for those who are in the upper-middle class groups. Thus, we are literally pricing out hard working residents and families from having better living situations. This isn’t the Glendale that I grew up in. This is why I feel so strongly in support of this project. It is the perfect time to make this sort of change in order to help better the future for our community.

I understand that some are feigning concern over traffic issues, but to be quite honest; Glendale’s traffic situation as a whole is much, much more concerning than a single area that would help benefit the entire city. So perhaps those individuals should focus on the issue as a whole than trying to use that excuse to stop close to 100 people from having affordable housing. This initiative will help the businesses in the area, it will help the nearby parks, and it will help Glendale be what Glendale should be. A community for all to have a happy, comfortable life within.

Please do the right thing and choose the people first in this situation.

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From: Kiesel, Roger
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 5:07 PM
To: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: FW: Foothill Blvd. Density Bonus Project #PAPP-006680-2026 FYI
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From: miller time <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 4:06 PM
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Hello,
I'm writing today regarding the large apartment complex that is proposed for the corner of Foothill & New York, project #PAPP-006680-2026.

Let me start by saying, I use NY avenue every day. It's already gotten so much worse since Clark Magnet HS began. While I totally appreciate the use of buses at Clark, there's a lot of traffic already added to the area due to the many busses plus the school traffic that doesn't use the bus. Now it's being proposed to add a huge apartment complex?! Are you kidding me? This will only compound the traffic problems at this intersection.

After the Altadena fires, I'm also very concerned about our exit routes by potentially adding a whole lot of people and cars to that intersection.

I'm also very opposed to granting such a large and tall apartment complex to Foothill Boulevard. This is not at all consistent with the current look and feel of the area. We chose to live here because we like the quieter area. We don't want huge apartment complexes added. It will definitely decrease our quality of life and that's not right. I'm assuming if this project goes forward; it's just a matter of time before Foothill You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important 2 looks like downtown Glendale with so many apartments and condos. We don't want that, which is why we live here.

I hope you'll listen to those of us who live in this community and drive Foothill and New York every single day.

Thanks,
Tammy & Scott Miller
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: James Lloyd <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 8:54 AM
To: Planning Commission
Cc: Abajian, Suzie; Wong, Jack; Golanian, Roubik; Garcia, Michael J.

Subject: Re: public comment re item 7a for tonight's Planning Commission meeting Attachments: Glendale - 3411-3427 Foothill Boulevard - HAA.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.

Please see attached a corrected version of our public comment regarding the proposed 87-unit housing development project at 3411-3427 Foothill Boulevard, which includes 9 very low income units, calendared as item 7a for tonight's Planning Commission meeting.

Please substitute this version for our previously submitted comment letter.

Dear Glendale Planning Commission,
The California Housing Defense Fund (CalHDF) submits the attached public comment re item 7a for tonight's Planning Commission meeting, the proposed 87-unit housing development project at 3411- 3427, which includes 9 very low income units.

Sincerely,
James M. Lloyd
Director of Planning and Investigations
California Housing Defense Fund
[email protected]
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City of Glendale
613 E. Broadway
Glendale, CA 91206
Re: Proposed Housing Development Project at 3411- 3427 Foothill Boulevard To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Dear Glendale Planning Commission,
The California Housing Defense Fund (CalHDF) submits this letter to remind the City of its obligation to abide by all relevant state laws when evaluating the proposed 87-unit housing development project at 3411-3427 Foothill Boulevard, which includes 9 very low income units. These laws include the Housing Accountability Act (HAA), the Density Bonus Law (DBL), and AB 130.

The HAA provides the project legal protections. It requires approval of zoning and general plan compliant housing development projects unless findings can be made regarding specific, objective, written health and safety hazards. (Gov. Code, § 65589.5, subds. (d), (j).) The HAA also bars cities from imposing conditions on the approval of such projects that would render the project infeasible (id. at subd. (d)) or reduce the project’s density (id. at subd. (j)) unless, again, such written findings are made. As a development with at least two-thirds of its area devoted to residential uses, the project falls within the HAA’s ambit, and it complies with local zoning code and the City’s general plan. Increased density, concessions, and waivers that a project is entitled to under the DBL (Gov. Code, § 65915) do not render the project noncompliant with the zoning code or general plan, for purposes of the HAA (Gov.

Code, § 65589.5, subd. (j)(3)).The HAA’s protections therefore apply, and the City may not reject the project except based on health and safety standards, as outlined above.

Furthermore, if the City rejects the project or impairs its feasibility, it must conduct “a thorough analysis of the economic, social, and environmental effects of the action.” (Id. at subd. (b).)
2201 Broadway, PH1, Oakland, CA 94612
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CalHDF also writes to emphasize that the DBL offers the proposed development certain protections. The City must respect these protections. In addition to granting the increase in residential units allowed by the DBL, the City must not deny the project the proposed waivers and concessions with respect to three concessions/incentives to deviate from lot coverage, floor area ratio, height standards, residential units on the first floor, open space, and underground parking. If the City wishes to deny requested waivers, Government Code section 65915, subdivision (e)(1) requires findings that the waivers would have a specific, adverse impact upon health or safety, and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact. If the City wishes to deny requested concessions, Government Code section 65915, subdivision (d)(1) requires findings that the concessions would not result in identifiable and actual cost reductions, that the concessions would have a specific, adverse impact on public health or safety, or that the concessions are contrary to state or federal law. The City, if it makes any such findings, bears the burden of proof. (Gov. Code, § 65915, subd. (d)(4).) Of note, the DBL specifically allows for a reduction in required accessory parking in addition to the allowable waivers and concessions. (Id. at subd. (p).) Additionally, the California Court of Appeal has ruled that when an applicant has requested one or more waivers and/or concessions pursuant to the DBL, the City “may not apply any development standard that would physically preclude construction of that project as designed, even if the building includes ‘amenities’ beyond the bare minimum of building components.” (Bankers Hill150 v. City of San Diego (2022) 74 Cal.App.5th 755, 775.)
Furthermore, the project is eligible for a statutory exemption from environmental review pursuant to AB 130 (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.66). Caselaw from the California Court of Appeal affirms that local governments err, and may be sued, when they improperly refuse to grant a project a CEQA exemption or streamlined CEQA review to which it is entitled. (Hilltop Group, Inc. v. County of San Diego (2024) 99 Cal.App.5th 890, 911.) As you are well aware, California remains in the throes of a statewide crisis-level housing shortage. New housing such as this is a public benefit: by providing affordable housing, it will mitigate the state’s homelessness crisis; it will increase the city’s tax base; it will bring new customers to local businesses; and it will reduce displacement of existing residents by reducing competition for existing housing. It will also help cut down on transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions by providing housing in denser, more urban areas, as opposed to farther-flung regions in the state (and out of state). While no one project will solve the statewide housing crisis, the proposed development is a step in the right direction. CalHDF urges the City to approve it, consistent with its obligations under state law.

CalHDF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission includes advocating for increased access to housing for Californians at all income levels, including low-income households. You may learn more about CalHDF at www.calhdf.org. 2 of 3
Sincerely,
Dylan Casey
CalHDF Executive Director
James M. Lloyd
CalHDF Director of Planning and Investigations
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1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Jenny Heller <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 8:53 PM
To: Kiesel, Roger; Planning Commission
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Hello,
I was deeply distressed to hear that Project PAPP-06680-2026 has been approved. I acknowledge California's housing shortage but think that this 87-unit apartment complex (that is maximum density approved over the City's limit of 58 units and double the City's maximum height limit of 36 feet) will create more problems than it will solve. This area simply does not have the infrastructure for this large of a project.

The Crescenta Highlands are located within a Very High Fire Severity Zone. Many of us evacuated for the recent Eaton Fire, and in 2009, the Station Fire presented significant evacuation challenges in hillside neighborhoods (including mine) due to traffic congestion, which hindered first responders' ability to access the fire. Adding more housing in these already constrained areas puts residents at risk during evacuation due to increased density and narrow streets.

I understand that this decision is being appealed and urge you to reconsider with these concerns in mind.

Best,
Jenny
Jenny Heller Giagni
310.709.2006
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From: Kristin Cantella <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 7:02 PM
To: Kiesel, Roger; Planning Commission
Subject: 5 Story 87 Unit Apartment complex at the corner of Foothill Blvd. and New York Ave.

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I am a resident of La Crescenta. Our home is near this proposed development. My husband and I strongly oppose this development.

I am very concerned about traffic congestion, reduction in parking spaces, the impact on our cities resources, and potential increases in crime and car accidents. Also, projects like this tend to lower the overall value of the existing properties. For these reasons, we are strongly opposed to this project. I strongly encourage you to listen to your constituents and the residents that live here. Im pretty sure that is an important part of your job, is to listen to the wants and concerns of the tax paying residents of the city.

Many of my neighbors feel the same as we do about this project. I implore you to PLEASE reserve the community charm and stop the encroaching high density building projects!! It is bad for the city and no one wants it!! Thank you,
Kristin Cantella
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From: Kiesel, Roger
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 8:35 AM
To: Rafi Sarkis
Cc: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: RE: 3411-3427 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD — IN SUPPORT
Good morning. Thanks for your e-mail. I will forward it to the Planning Commission for their review and consideration. -Roger
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From: Rafi Sarkis <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 6:46 PM
To: Kiesel, Roger <[email protected]>
Subject: 3411-3427 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD — IN SUPPORT
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PROPOSED PROJECT: 3411-3427 Foothill Blvd.
87 apartment Units ( 23 x 1 bedrooms — 46 x 2 bedrooms — 18 x 3 bedrooms) To Whom It May Concern,
My name is Rafi Ekmekian, and I have proudly called Glendale home for more than three decades.

Having lived in the city since 1993, I am writing to express my support for the proposed development referenced above.

In my opinion, this project represents a positive investment in an area that has long been overlooked and lacks the level of development seen in other parts of the city. The site is currently underutilized, and this proposal offers an opportunity to bring new life and activity to the neighborhood.

Housing availability continues to be a challenge throughout our community, and projects such as this help address that need by introducing additional housing opportunities, including affordable housing options for residents who need them most.

You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important 2 I am also impressed by the project's architectural design and overall presentation. The combination of landscaping, quality building materials, and thoughtful design elements will enhance the appearance of the area and create a development that complements its surroundings.

I do not anticipate the project having a significant impact on local traffic conditions. Given its location and accessibility, it appears well-positioned to accommodate future residents without creating undue congestion.

The addition of new households will also provide a boost to nearby businesses by increasing the local customer base and encouraging more economic activity in the area.

Another important consideration is that the project does not interfere with existing mountain views, preserving an important aspect of the community's character.

Finally, because the site is located along Foothill Boulevard, concerns regarding emergency access and evacuation routes are minimized due to its direct connection to a major transportation corridor.

I believe this development will be a valuable addition to the community and respectfully encourage its approval.

Sincerely,
Rafi Ekmekian
Glendale Resident Since 1993
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Rita Zobayan <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 8:58 AM
To: Kiesel, Roger; Planning Commission
Subject: Foothill and New York Ave
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Hello,
I am wriƟng regarding the proposed construcƟon at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and New York Ave. I am opposed to this high rise project. This area cannot sustain that many units.

New York Ave is already extremely crowded with school buses and school traffic. Pennsylvania Avenue is very difficult to maneuver due to traffic from mulƟple schools. Traffic is backed up many Ɵmes for blocks geƫng to and from CVHS and the 210 freeway. Foothill Blvd is already crowded.

This project is not the right size for this locaƟon. It is going to send commuters into the neighborhood streets where we already experience speeders who are looking to bypass the crowded main boulevards. Many people walk, walk their dogs, ride their bikes, take strolls with their children on these community streets and the increased traffic puts everyone at risk . Just yesterday there was a major accident involving a motorist and a child on a bike at the corner of Pennsylvania and Foothill Boulevard. Adding so many units is going to increase these issues and accidents.

The project needs to be far smaller with fewer units. We are already struggling with congesƟon, let alone an inadequate infrastructure to support the addiƟonal populaƟon and vehicles.

Rita Zobayan
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From: Kiesel, Roger
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 8:24 AM
To: Robert Conaty
Cc: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: RE: Foothill Blvd. Density Bo oject Case No. PAPP-006680-2026 Thank you for your e-mail. I will forward it to the Planning Commission for their review and consideration. -Roger
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From: Robert Conaty <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 10:25 PM
To: Kiesel, Roger <[email protected]>
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This project is 2 blocks from my house. I am on the 3400 block of community Ave and this massive project will cripple traffic near my home. We already deal with the 20 busses coming and going from Clark Magnet school. This needs to be re evaluated immediately.

I do not understand how such a large structure could be approved for a small area.

Thank you, Robert Conaty

1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Kiesel, Roger
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 8:26 AM
To: Vaz Deravanesian
Cc: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: RE: 3411-3427 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD — IN SUPPORT
Good morning. Thank you for your e-mail. I will forward it to the Planning Commission for their review and consideration. -Roger
Roger Kiesel | Senior Planner
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From: Vaz Deravanesian <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 9:36 PM
To: Kiesel, Roger <[email protected]>
Cc: Agapeh Allahverdi <[email protected]>
Subject: 3411-3427 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD — IN SUPPORT
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Hello,
I am in full support of this development on Foothill Boulevard. I believe it will bring much needed housing opportunities while also adding diversity and vibrancy to our community.

My wife and I have lived in Montrose and owned a small business here for the past 14 years. We have seen firsthand how important it is to support thoughtful growth that benefits both residents and local businesses. This project has the potential to create new opportunities for small businesses like ours, strengthen the local economy, and help our community continue to thrive.

As both homeowners and business owners in Montrose, we strongly support this project and believe it will be a positive investment in the future of our community.

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Sincerely,
Vaz Dera
T: 818 275 2155
3730 Park Place
Montrose CA, 91020
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Desiree Portillo-Rabinov <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 12:14 PM
To: Planning Commission
Subject: Approve project at 3411-3437 Foothill Blvd.

Attachments: Glendale Planning Commission 6.3.26.pdf
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Dear Commissioners and planning staff:

Please accept my attached comments regarding the above-subject project for tonight's meeting.

Thank you,
Desiree Portillo-Rabinov
Desiree Portillo Rabinov
Glendale College Board Trustee
"Si, se Puede", "Every moment is an organizing opportunity, and we must use our lives to make the world a better place". Dolores Huerta

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Planning Commission & Community Development Department Staff Attn: Case Planner, Roger Kiesel
633 East Broadway, Room 105
Glendale, CA 91206

VIA EMAIL
RE: 3411–3437 Foothill Blvd – Support with Conditions for Transportation and Environmental Review Dear Planning Commission and CDD Staff,
I am writing as a long-time La Crescenta resident to express my support for the City’s efforts to expand housing opportunities along Foothill Boulevard. This corridor, serving both Glendale and La Crescenta, has long lacked affordable and low-income housing options—despite being an area with excellent schools, access to Glendale Community College, and strong community amenities. Increasing housing here can broaden access to these opportunities, support local businesses, and strengthen the economic vitality of Foothill communities.

It is my understanding that this project is proceeding under ministerial approval pursuant to state and local housing laws. Even within that framework, I believe it is essential that the City continue to evaluate the broader impacts of increased density along this major corridor. Foothill Boulevard is a key regional connector, serving multiple jurisdictions and existing public transit routes. As density increases, it is important that transportation infrastructure, transit service, and local street and highway connectivity be reviewed to ensure they can safely and sustainably support additional population growth.

If an environmental or transportation mitigation review has already been conducted, I appreciate the due diligence your department has undertaken to move this project forward responsibly. If such analysis is still pending or incomplete, I would support the project with the expectation that the City will implement appropriate mitigation measures. These should include strategies to address traffic congestion, enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety, expand multimodal transportation options, and ensure that new development aligns with our community’s long-term sustainability goals.

Thoughtful planning today will help ensure that new housing strengthens—not strains—our neighborhoods, and that residents can move safely and efficiently throughout the subregion.

Thank you for your continued work to balance housing needs with responsible infrastructure planning. I appreciate your consideration of these comments.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree Portillo-Rabinov
La Crescenta Resident
[email protected]
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: Joe, Dennis
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 12:57 PM
To: Ezzati, Vista
Subject: FW: Appeal Case No. PAPP 006680-2026, Density Bonus Case No. PDBP-005269-2025, 3411-3427 Foothill Blvd., Glendale, CA 91214
Another comment regarding Roger’s Foothill project from this morning.

Dennis
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From: Lisa Morris <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 8:48 AM
To: Kiesel, Roger <[email protected]>; Joe, Dennis <[email protected]> Cc: Lisa Morris <[email protected]>
Subject: Appeal Case No. PAPP 006680-2026, Density Bonus Case No. PDBP-005269-2025, 3411-3427 Foothill Blvd., Glendale, CA 91214
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Please include this email at the formal Appeals Hearing being conducted this evening:

In response to some of Staff Comments in the Report Approved for June 3, 2026, I have the following comments or concerns:

1. Evacuations. It is shown in the Evacuation Analysis (part of the Safety Element Update), that several streets within the neighborhood, are projected to exceed capacity in the event an evacuation were necessary in an emergency. It appears, due to the time frame they measured for the capacity tests, that they did not consider in their calculations, the number of students, staff and guests leaving Clark Magnet High School on New York Avenue. The report identifies not only New York Avenue, but also the north/south streets of Dunsmore and Boston, Avenues and the east/west streets of Markridge Drive and Santa Carlotta Street as Emergency Response Routes. One needs to remember, there are several cul-de-sacs with homes along New York Avenue, whose residents could You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important 2 have a difficult time exiting due to traffic jams and back-ups on New York Avenue. Foothill Boulevard is a collector road will be jammed as well. While I recognize a Roadway Management Plan is in place to improve capacity, in the event of a real life threatening emergency with panicked residents, there could very well be delays in getting the help they need to escape. And, the public’s communications may be out. No one can forget the images of residents trying to exit during the Pacific Palisades fires with one road out and people having to abandon their cars.

2. Fire Threats. Staff Report does recite the project site is roughly one-quarter mile from the VHFHSZ, and thus eligible for the AB 130 exception. Well, that’s all well and good, as long as the the wildfire behaves itself and doesn’t jump the boundaries of the designation. And we know how flying embers in high winds can travel far and ignite properties and land. I found it odd, that due to the Station Fire of 2009 and the recent devastating fires of the Eaton Fire of January 2025, the Safety Element did not analyze this area for wildfires; they only did for the Verdugo Mountains (close and south of us) and the San Rafael Hills (east Glendale). They did include a Landslide scenario for our area. We are next door to La Canada and they were under evacuation orders for the Eaton Fire; too close for comfort. According to the USDA wildfirerisk.org App, homes in La Crescenta-Montrose, have on the average, greater risk than 93% of communities in Los Angeles County, and the State. Plus, by the same source, 90% of buildings in our area are in the Indirect Exposure Zone.

Time and thoughtful consideration needs to be had for the concerns noted, along with other arguments and evidence presented at the Appeal Hearing. I urge you to deny the Density Bonus Application.

Thank you for your attention,
Lisa Morris
Resident of La Crescenta
818-326-0345
1 Ezzati, Vista
From: paul rickey <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 2:32 PM
To: Planning Commission
Cc: Kiesel, Roger
Subject: Resident Opposed to PDR 2105883 Project Address: 3411 – 3437 Foothill Boulevard, Glendale, CA
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PDR 2105883
Project Address: 3411 – 3437 Foothill Boulevard, Glendale, CA To: [email protected]
Opposed to 5 Story Housing
I’m a homeowner one block from this proposed project. My concern is this monstrous housing complex disturbs the character of our neighborhood because it creates more traffic, strains street parking, strains aging underground water infrastructure.

I understand the state has allowed builders to go taller, more dense and get waivers on environmental reviews because this project adds 9 low income units. They get to add 2 stories above the 3 story limit designed for Foothill.

Since there is not environmental impact required, I will provide one: Pennsylvania and Foothill is already a problem intersection. There are accidents there every week. I drive through it morning and afternoon for school runs and there are 14+ buses going in and out of Clark School. There are tons of cars up and down to the freeway. The additional 87 units will add 100+ more cars into this mix. New York Ave is gridlock in the am and after school.

On Pontiac St., drivers speed through to avoid using Foothill because of how busy it is already.

Imagine how many more speeders will use residential streets if this project is allowed.

If this project is permitted, please add more parking, decrease the number of units and do an environmental impact report that includes a traffic study (that includes peak weekday traffic patterns).

Thank You,
Paul Rickey
3242 Pontiac St
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City of Glendale
613 E. Broadway
Glendale, CA 91206
Re: Proposed Housing Development Project at 3411- 3427 Foothill Boulevard To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Dear Glendale Planning Commission,
The California Housing Defense Fund (CalHDF) submits this letter to remind the City of its obligation to abide by all relevant state laws when evaluating the proposed 87-unit housing development project at 3411-3427, which includes 9 very low income units. These laws include the Housing Accountability Act (HAA), the Density Bonus Law (DBL), and AB 130.

Code, § 65589.5, subd. (j)(3)).The HAA’s protections therefore apply, and the City may not reject the project except based on health and safety standards, as outlined above.

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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project.

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Thank you for your consideration,
Sincerely,
Lisa Morris, CVCA Steering Committee Member & Resident of Glendale, California [email protected]

Glendale City CouncilOctober 20, 2026

Glendale City Council
October 20, 2026