From: April Bassett
To: Planning Commission; De Coite, Kim; Beckman, Hayden; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); Villasenor, Jennifer Subject: Historic Main Street
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 1:47:40 PM
No Rezoning
No 3 story homes on historic Main Street.
Please keep it as it is
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From: [email protected]
To: Planning Commission
Subject: Re: Rezoning of parts of Huntington Beachh downtown area Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 2:48:02 PM
Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to you to request you drop the 600 block of Main Street, and any other affected areas within the Historic District as defined by the most frequent mapped areas. Some of the lots on the 600 block have already been split into very narrow parcels, have small front yards fronting on the street, little if any back yards, and are alley loaded. The smaller bungalows offer architectural relief to an area that is rapidly becoming "canyon-ized" by overbuilding. The latest revisions to SB 9 exempt homes in historic districts, but require at least 800 sq ft. of original home to be owner occupied, and an ADU to also be no more than 800 sq.ft. These restraints offer little gain in housing potential, and tremendous damage to the neighborhood as it is.
I understand there are some parcels in Huntington Beach that could yield housing opportunities, but these homes are not your best targets. Other alternatives might be commercial properties that are vacant and have been vacant for some time, rental units that remain vacant for a long time because landlords ask excessive rents no one can afford.
Thank you for your attention,
Regards,
Bonnie Benton
6942 Tucana Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
From: Cathy Haro
To: Planning Commission
Subject: 600 block Main at
Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 8:43:20 AM
Please pardon my tone but are you people nuts? How on God’s green earth can ANYONE even think to raise/demolish an entire block of Historical HB homes to make room for the ugly modern ‘shotgun’ or ‘bowling Alley’ homes?
STOP, take a deep breathe and think preservation!
You want to build those fugly homes? Find a new location. I also think it’s ironic that Posey’s home won’t be affected.
Does Ms. Villasenor own a home in HB? Have her block demolished! Yes, this email is choppy and poorly written but I’m sure you can feel the sentiment here! Please refer to Van Mars post on the Huntington Beach Insider or Huntington Beach Community forum for the information we are receiving.
From: Craig Yeager
To: [email protected]; Beckman, Hayden; Villasenor, Jennifer; De Coite, Kim; Planning Commission Subject: Rezoning 600 block of Main Street
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023 6:00:29 PM
Hello,
I recently heard about the rezoning of the 600 block of Main Street. I’ve been a resident of Huntington Beach for 45 years and grew up in this town.
I highly oppose this area being rezoned and would love to see this portion of our city to continue to have some of it’s original historic homes remain. Too much of our city is being taken over by the high density buildings as well as modern houses that honestly stick out like a sore thumb in the city. It’s a very sad thing to see these popping up all over the city to be honest.
I highly oppose this and would love to see some of you oppose this as well, especially since I gave you my support and voted for some of you who are now in office.
I beg you to please care and oppose this rezoning. Let’s please preserve some actual character in Huntington Beach.
Sincerely,
From: Gary Tarkington
To: De Coite, Kim; Beckman, Hayden; [email protected] Subject: Rezoning Main Street and any other downtown historical type homes! Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 7:45:52 AM
This came up in one of the forums and I say NO!! PLEASE do not approve this!! Van Mar
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Hello Community,
We are reaching out for your support, The 600 block of Main Street is being rezoned and your opinion counts.
All the homes on the chopping block are historic and we have worked to preserve them. If the zoning changes, large developers can build 3/4 story tall and skinny homes. We would like the same consistency as the rest of Main Street.
The only 3 story on Main is Michael Posey’s house.
The meeting will be this coming Tuesday, and we have been advised to write an email to the planning commission. Jennifer Villasenor is the head of the project. Below are the emails.
We thank you!
Ann Tarkington
Huntington Beach
From: Gary Tarkington
To: Planning Commission
Subject: Rezoning Main Street!
Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 10:03:34 AM
Van Mar
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Hello Community,
We are reaching out for your support, The 600 block of Main Street is being rezoned and your opinion counts.
All the homes on the chopping block are historic and we have worked to preserve them. If the zoning changes, large developers can build 3/4 story tall and skinny homes. We would like the same consistency as the rest of Main Street.
The only 3 story on Main is Michael Posey’s house.
The meeting will be this coming Tuesday, and we have been advised to write an email to the planning commission. Jennifer Villasenor is the head of the project. Below are the emails.
We thank you!
[email protected]
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE NO!!
Ann Tarkington
Huntington Beach
From: Gary Tarkington
To: [email protected]; Planning Commission; De Coite, Kim; Beckman, Hayden; city.council@surfcity- hb.com; Villasenor, Jennifer
Subject: Rezoning homes on Main Street, and all of the area homes in that area! Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 7:44:46 AM
I came across this on one of the forums, and I am asking that you vote NO to this. We need to preserve the original homes and keep the beach style type of life! "
Van Mar
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Hello Community,
We are reaching out for your support, The 600 block of Main Street is being rezoned and your opinion counts.
All the homes on the chopping block are historic and we have worked to preserve them. If the zoning changes, large developers can build 3/4 story tall and skinny homes. We would like the same consistency as the rest of Main Street.
The only 3 story on Main is Michael Posey’s house.
The meeting will be this coming Tuesday, and we have been advised to write an email to the planning commission. Jennifer Villasenor is the head of the project. Below are the emails.
We thank you!"
AGAIN, please vote NO!!
Thank you,
Ann Tarkington
From: Ginny Bean
To: Planning Commission; [email protected]; Beckman, Hayden; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); [email protected]
Subject: 600 block of Main Street
Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 12:12:51 AM
Please, do not change the aesthetics of our beautiful main street. We do not need 3/4 story homes on this historic block. Leave the charm our city intact the way it is. These homes our the city’s history and legacy as a beach town.
Our city has grown beyond what our streets can handle. We need to preserve any historic home.
Sincerely,
Virginia Bean
45 year resident
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From: Isabella Ford
To: Planning Commission; De Coite, Kim; Beckman, Hayden; [email protected]; Villasenor, Jennifer Subject: Please do not change the zoning of Main St
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 11:05:03 AM
Hello,
I hope I'm not too late, but I understand you are considering changing the zoning of our iconic Main St so developers can create the tall and skinny homes. One of the best traditions we have is our 4th of July parade which gives everyone the opportunity to see what is truly unique and lovely about Huntington Beach. We are a diverse city. I think we have five different zip codes!?! And within each zip code, there are many different neighborhoods with wonderful character. Main St is one such neighborhood and it would be a real shame to allow it to be redeveloped with 3 or 4 story buildings and little to no yard. Landscaping is a part of the character of Main St.
Thanks for listening.
Isabella Ford
714-308-0660
From: Janet Bean
To: Planning Commission; De Coite, Kim; Beckman, Hayden; [email protected]; Villasenor, Jennifer Subject: 600 Block of Main / NO ON REZONING!
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023 4:50:46 PM
Hello Planning Commission and City Council,
We are writing to ask that you preserve the historical homes in the 600 block of Main Street and stop the rezoning that would allow these beautiful homes to be removed and replaced with unsightly homes that have no place in this neighborhood.
All the homes on the chopping block are historic a great effort has been made to preserve them.
There is too much overdeveloping going on in Huntington Beach and it only helps to line the pockets of the developers and does nothing for the community. It is already too crowded downtown, do not allow this to happen and ruin this lovely neighborhood, time for you to stand up as citizens of this community and not for greedy developers.
Janet Bean
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From: Laurie Virtue
To: Planning Commission; Villasenor, Jennifer
Subject: 600 Block of Main Street
Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 10:46:27 AM
I oppose the zoning changes on the 600 block of main street. Have lived in HB for over 40 years and there have been enough changes on Main street already, leave it alone. Most of you don't bother to listen to the citizens of this city but you should, we live and spend our money here. Why can't you leave a few areas of HB alone, you are killing the history of this once great town by the build, build, build mentality. Much like the monstrosity you want to build on Bolsa Chica. If you are on the planning commission and are in support of this, if you run for city council you will not get mine or my family's votes. Do the right thing and leave Main street alone. And please re-consider the Bolsa Chica monstrosity.
Thank You,
Laurie Virtue
From: Meredith La Tour
To: Planning Commission
Subject: Rezoning of Main st
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 9:46:44 AM
Please don't rezone leave as is two story homes are tall enough, let's preserve our small beach town Sent from my iPhone
From: Moe Kanoudi
To: De Coite, Kim
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10:20:12 AM
Please leave Main Street as it is and no resining
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From: [email protected]
To: Planning Commission; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF) Subject: Zoning changes for 600 block of Main St
Date: Monday, October 9, 2023 5:48:18 PM
We are writing to request no zoning changes be approved for not only the 600 block of Main St & but also the rest of our downtown & other neighborhoods. Please return Huntington Beach to its citizens rather than developers. Many of us have made the largest capital investment of our lives in our homes relying on zoning to remain unchanged. Changing it to allow developers to line their pockets at the expense of your constituents, both financially & quality of life, is not good for Huntington Beach.
We are quickly reaching the point where no homeowners feel secure in their investment.
Thank you for your consideration.
Richard & Judy Taylor
From: Rick Knutzen
To: Planning Commission; De Coite, Kim; Beckman, Hayden; [email protected]; Villasenor, Jennifer Subject: Please save Main Street
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023 4:20:28 PM
Dear Ms. Villasenor,
I am writing to you to request that you PLEASE do not change the aesthetics of our beautiful Main Street. All the homes on the chopping block are historic and we have worked hard to preserve them. If the zoning changes, large developers will be able to build 3/4 story tall/skinny homes. We would like the same consistency as the rest of Main Street. Currently as I am sure you are aware the only 3 story on Main is Michael Posey’s house.
Please vote to preserve Main Street in Huntington Beach.
Respectfully,
Rick Knutzen
From: [email protected]
To: Planning Commission; De Coite, Kim; Beckman, Hayden; [email protected]; Villasenor, Jennifer Subject: Rezoning of the 600 Block of Main Street
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 11:36:57 AM
Importance: High
To whom it may concern,
I have lived in Huntington Beach for the last 32 years. Huntington Beach has gone from a beautiful beach city to a city of high-density homes. Just the other day I was driving along the 600 block of Main Street with my sister and commented to her “at least these homes are what made Huntington Beach a beautiful community not what’s going on downtown”. We need these historic homes as a reminder of what Huntington Beach was!
Please do not change the rezoning of the 600 block of Main. Please leave something of what makes Huntington Beach the best city to live in!
Thank you!
Sandi Caffey
From: Sharon Qualls
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); Planning Commission Subject: Rezoning - 600 Block Main Street
Date: Monday, October 9, 2023 7:59:14 PM
To Jennifer Villasenor and or community leaders,
I understand the 600 block of Main Street is being rezoned. I am a resident of Huntington Beach and I am against rezoning these homes, many of the them are “historic” and represent the history and charm of our community.
Please do not rezone the 600 block of Main Street.
Thank you,
Sharon Qualls
714 321-5868
From: Sherry Kennedy
To: Planning Commission
Subject: Change in zoning
Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 11:56:41 AM
As a long-time HB resident, I oppose wholesale changes to zoning that may adversely affect any Huntington Beach resident's
Sherry Kennedy
From: Sunrae Dawson
To: Planning Commission; De Coite, Kim; Beckman, Hayden; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); Villasenor, Jennifer Subject: No re -zoning
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 2:06:46 PM
Hello,
Please, no re –zoning!!!
No 3 story homes on historic Main Street.
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From: terryagriffin
To: Planning Commission
Subject: LEAVE MAIN STREET ALONE!
Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 12:19:52 PM
PLEASE DO NOT REZONE 600 BLK OF MAIN! STOP THE MADNESS. HISTORICAL ANDCREPRESENTATIVE OF HB.
THANK YOU.
Terry Griffin
HB Resident
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From: vanessa martinez
To: Planning Commission; De Coite, Kim; Beckman, Hayden; [email protected]; Villasenor, Jennifer; William Hennerty Jr.
Subject: Amendment to the 600 block
Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 9:35:22 AM
Good Morning,
I have reached out to some of you regarding the proposed amendment to the 600 block of Main Street.
As we are not opposed to being zoned residential, we are opposed to changing the aesthetics of the homes on Main Street. Part of the amendment should include that lots on Main Street can not be able to be split into 2 (25-foot homes).
In addition, There are no other homes on Main Street that are more than two stories with the exception of Michael Posey's home on the 700 block. We do not want to be sandwiched in between a tall and skinny home. All homes should remain 2 story, matching the remainder of the homes on Main Street We are in a very specific spot on Main. We are on a historic street. The argument that " The existing zoning does not match any of the surrounding single-family homes" is False. We match all the other homes on Main Street and that should not change. What would not match is if you changed the aesthetics of Main Street.
Thank you,
Vanessa Martinez and Bill Hennerty