ATTACHMENT G
General Comments
FW: Form Submission - Contact - Land Use
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Name: William Jackson
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Subject: Land Use
Message: Please limit new construction to moderate-income housing, medical, and stores that real people actually would appreciate like Trader Joes and a real hardware. . It is impossible to travel around here already! Sent via form submission from San Marcos General Plan Update Name:
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Message: Please limit new construction to moderate-income housing, medical, and stores that real people actually would appreciate like Trader Joes and a real hardware. . It is impossible to travel around here already!
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From: Herzog, Beth
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Subject: RE: Form Submission - Contact - briggs parcel 212-021-82-00 still shows atrenate as hd high density Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:35:00 AM
Hi ,
Please see the Draft Proposed Land Use Map, available in both PDF and interactive formats on the website. Please note, this map maintains the current Low Density designation for the Briggs parcel (221-021-52). This Draft Proposed Land Use Map is what will be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council.
The Alternatives Report was a tool used in the Spring to discuss land use options. Based on the feedback received on the report, the Draft Proposed Land Use map was developed.
Please let me know if you have any further questions. Thank you.
BETH HERZOG | Administrative Services Manager City of San Marcos | 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos CA 92069 T: (760) 744-1050 x3280
C: (760) 390-9348
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Subject: Form Submission - Contact - briggs parcel 212-021-82-00 still shows atrenate as hd high density
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Name: Alllan Brent
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Subject: briggs parcel 212-021-82-00 still shows atrenate as hd high density Message:
The
parcel
was
decided
to
keep
parcel
as
low
density
so
why
is
it
still
showing
to
be
HD
alternate
1 high
density.
The
map
needs
to
be
changed
to
reflect
the
decision
and
committee
vote
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Subject: briggs parcel 212-021-82-00 still shows atrenate as hd high density
Message: The parcel was decided to keep parcel as low density so why is it still showing to be HD alternate 1 high density. The map needs to be changed to reflect the decision and committee vote
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FW: Form Submission - Contact - General Plan Feedback
Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 8:44 AM To: Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
FYI
Beth
From: Herzog, Beth
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 8:44 AM
To:
Subject: RE: Form Submission - Contact - General Plan Feedback
Good morning,
Thank you for your input on the City's General Plan Update. Please see responses below.
BETH HERZOG | Administrative Services Manager
City of San Marcos | 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos CA 92069 T: (760) 744-1050 x3280 C: (760) 390-9348
[email protected] | www.san-marcos.net
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From: Squarespace [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 28, 2022 9:25 PM
To: Herzog, Beth <[email protected]>
Subject: Form Submission - Contact - General Plan Feedback
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Does the proposed change to 222-121-32-00 indicate plans for expansion of the current Double Peak school? If not, why does the zoning need to be changed if a school already exists on the parcel? An expansion is desperately needed with the influx of hundreds of new families with young children moving into the community. 2) Parcel 222-170-38-00-B should contain a large playground similar to Alga Norte in Carlsbad. There are so many families in the adjacent community with no access to a nearby playground. Many of us have to drive several miles to find places for kids to play.
Thanks,
Guy
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Message: Hi there -
A few questions/comments:
1) Does the proposed change to 222-121-32-00 indicate plans for expansion of the current Double Peak school? If not, why does the zoning need to be changed if a school already exists on the parcel? An expansion is desperately needed with the influx of hundreds of new families with young children moving into the community. The Current General Plan’s zoning on this parcel is inconsistent with the existing, on-the-ground use, thus the proposed change on this parcel. 2) Parcel 222-170-38-00-B should contain a large playground similar to Alga Norte in Carlsbad. There are so many families in the adjacent community with no access to a nearby
playground. Many of us have to drive several miles to find places for kids to play. This parcel is part of a Capital Improvement project. A Master Plan for this area will be prepared in the future and your feedback has been shared with our Capital Improvement project team. They look forward to your feedback on future work products as they are available for public review.
Thanks,
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FW: Form Submission - Contact - Destruction of San Marcos Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 5:08 PM To: Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
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Beth
From: Herzog, Beth
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 5:08 PM
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Subject: RE: Form Submission - Contact - Destruc on of San Marcos
Good evening,
Thank you for your input on the City's General Plan Update. Your feedback has been shared with the project team and will help inform the planning process.
We look forward to your feedback on future work products as they are available for public review.
BETH HERZOG | Administrative Services Manager
City of San Marcos | 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos CA 92069 T: (760) 744-1050 x3280 C: (760) 390-9348
[email protected] | www.san-marcos.net
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Subject: Form Submission - Contact - Destruc on of San Marcos
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Name: Delia Wolfe
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Subject: Destruction of San Marcos
Message: For 20+ yrs we have been trying to improve our one plus acre property but because of zoning limitations we have been denied plans to do so. Mean time the city is leveling a whole mountain visible for miles to make room for a massive housing development. Where in your general plan is this explained.
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Subject: Destruction of San Marcos
Message: For 20+ yrs we have been trying to improve our one plus acre property but because of zoning limitations we have been denied plans to do so. Mean time the city is leveling a whole mountain visible for miles to make room for a massive housing development. Where in your general plan is this explained.
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From: Herzog, Beth
To: Amanda Tropiano
Subject: FW: Form Submission - Contact - Parcel specific survey only allows one submission Date: Monday, December 12, 2022 8:22:00 AM
fyi
Beth
From:
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Beth
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RE:
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Parcel
specific
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Good morning,
Thank
you
for
bringing
this
to
our
attention.
Please
try
again
–
you
should
be
able
to
submit
for
multiple
parcels
now.
Please
let
me
know
if
you
continue
to
run
into
issues.
BETH HERZOG | Administrative Services Manager City of San Marcos | 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos CA 92069 T:
(760)
744-1050
x3280 C: (760) 390-9348
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Name: Paul Mendoza
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Subject: Parcel specific survey only allows one submission Message:
The
parcel
specific
survey
only
allows
submitting
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response.
Then
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have
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taken
this
survey"
each
time
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Subject: Parcel specific survey only allows one submission Message: The parcel specific survey only allows submitting one response. Then it says "You have already taken this survey" each time I try to submit another response.
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FW: Form Submission - Contact - General plan update
Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 9:25 AM To: Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
FYI
Beth
From: Herzog, Beth
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2022 9:24 AM
To:
Subject: RE: Form Submission - Contact - General plan update Good Morning,
Thank you for your input on the City's General Plan Update. As part of the General Plan Update project, the Circula on Element will be updated. Your feedback has been shared with the project team and will help inform the planning process. We look forward to your feedback on future work products as they are available for public review.
BETH HERZOG | Administrative Services Manager
City of San Marcos | 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos CA 92069 T: (760) 744-1050 x3280 C: (760) 390-9348
[email protected] | www.san-marcos.net
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Name: Amy Anderson
Email: [email protected]
Subject: General plan update
Message: My comments-- put in right turn lanes at every intersection off a major thoroughfare. Twin oaks is severely lacking from Borden south to Village.
As well as Mission/San Marcos Blvd, woodland, etc we need them to alleviate through traffic.
San Marcos blvd is desperately in need of turn lanes and a 3rd lane in both directions.
All before more housing is added.
Our commutes shouldnt take 30 min to go 6 miles.
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Subject: General plan update
Message: My comments-- put in right turn lanes at every intersection off a major thoroughfare. Twin oaks is severely lacking from Borden south to Village.
As well as Mission/San Marcos Blvd, woodland, etc we need them to alleviate through traffic.
San Marcos blvd is desperately in need of turn lanes and a 3rd lane in both directions.
All before more housing is added.
Our commutes shouldnt take 30 min to go 6 miles.
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FW: Form Submission - Contact - General Plan - Providing Adequate infrastructure for all new building plans - especially traffic.
Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 9:42 AM To: Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
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Beth
From: Herzog, Beth
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2022 9:42 AM
To:
Subject: RE: Form Submission - Contact - General Plan - Providing Adequate infrastructure for all new building plans - especially traffic.
Good morning,
Thank you for your input on the City's General Plan Update. As part of the General Plan Update project, the Circula on Element will be updated – which includes evalua ng traffic and infrastructure. Your feedback has been shared with the project team and will help inform the planning process. We look forward to your feedback on future work products as they are available for public review.
BETH HERZOG | Administrative Services Manager
City of San Marcos | 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos CA 92069 T: (760) 744-1050 x3280 C: (760) 390-9348
[email protected] | www.san-marcos.net
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Subject: Form Submission - Contact - General Plan - Providing Adequate infrastructure for all new building plans - especially traffic.
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Name: Robert Sharpell
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Subject: General Plan - Providing Adequate infrastructure for all new building plans - especially traffic.
Message: Looking forward to coordinating and discussing ideas.
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FW: Form Submission - Contact - briggs parcel 212-021-82-00 still shows atrenate as hd high density Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 8:29 AM To: Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
Cc: "Farace, Joseph" <[email protected]>
FYI
Beth
From: Herzog, Beth
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 8:29 AM
To:
Subject: RE: Form Submission - Contact - briggs parcel 212-021-82-00 s ll shows atrenate as hd high density Good morning,
The Alterna ves Report was a tool used in the Spring to discuss land use op ons. Based on the feedback received on the report, the Draft Proposed Land Use map was developed.
The Draft Proposed Land Use Map, available on the project website, is the document the City Council will be asked to approve in early 2023. Please note, the Dra Proposed Land Use Map maintains the current Very Low Density designa on for the Briggs parcel (221-021-52).
Please let me know if you have any addi onal ques ons.
Thank you,
Beth Herzog
From: Squarespace [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, December 9, 2022 9:33 AM
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Subject:
Form Submission - Contact - briggs parcel 212-021-82-00 s ll shows atrenate as hd high density CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organiza on. Do not click links or open a achments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Name: Allan Brent
Email: [email protected]
Subject: briggs parcel 212-021-82-00 still shows atrenate as hd high density Message: remember that parcel 2120021-82-00 was changed away from alternate hd high density to remain low density 2-4 houses per acre. There was some confusion on the alternate maps were is was not changed away from HD back to low density. I want to make sure the plan does not proceed with the error of hd as the alternate and is approved as low density as voted and approved Sent via form submission from San Marcos General Plan Update Name:
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Subject: briggs parcel 212-021-82-00 still shows atrenate as hd high density Message: remember that parcel 2120021-82-00 was changed away from alternate hd high density to remain low density 2-4 houses per acre. There was some confusion on the alternate maps were is was not changed away from HD back to low density. I want to make sure the plan does not proceed with the error of hd as the alternate and is approved as low density as voted and approved
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FW: Form Submission - Contact - cars speeding and not stopping at stop signs Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 9:17 AM To: Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
FYI
Beth
From: Herzog, Beth
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 9:17 AM
To:
Subject: RE: Form Submission - Contact - cars speeding and not stopping at stop signs Good morning,
Thank you for your input. I’ve forwarded your feedback to our Traffic Division to address the more current concerns. Your feedback has also been shared with the General Plan Update project team and will help inform the planning process. We look forward to your feedback on future work products as they are available for public review.
Beth Herzog
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Subject: Form Submission - Contact - cars speeding and not stopping at stop signs CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organiza on. Do not click links or open a achments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Name: Robert Patrowicz
Email: [email protected]
Subject: cars speeding and not stopping at stop signs
Message: With the construction projects nearby the additional cut-through traffic has made Poppy, Applewilde and Honeysuckle dangerous streets to walk or drive on in Discovery Hills. Cars are not stopping at stop signs and speeding is excessive. Speed bumps are needed on Poppy and Honeysuckle to slow down the drivers who feel entitled to go 50 mph or more westbound (downhill) towards Via Vera Cruz before someone gets killed. My wife and I walking have nearly been run over several times by cars not stopping at stop signs. Additional sheriff enforcement is required, and regularly. Too many cars using these streets to avoid San Marcos Blvd congestion and are ruining our neighborhood.
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Message: With the construction projects nearby the additional cut-through traffic has made Poppy, Applewilde and Honeysuckle dangerous streets to walk or drive on in Discovery Hills. Cars are not stopping at stop signs and speeding is excessive. Speed bumps are needed on Poppy and Honeysuckle to slow down the drivers who feel entitled to go 50 mph or more westbound (downhill) towards Via Vera Cruz before someone gets killed. My wife and I walking have nearly been run over several times by cars not stopping at stop signs.
Additional sheriff enforcement is required, and regularly. Too many cars using these streets to avoid San Marcos Blvd congestion and are ruining our neighborhood.
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FW: Form Submission - Contact - City’s General Plan Update process Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 12:04 PM To: Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
fyi
Beth
From: Herzog, Beth
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2022 12:05 PM
To:
Subject: RE: Form Submission - Contact - City’s General Plan Update process Thank you for your interest in the General Plan Update. The a ached Fact Sheet provides a good overview of the progress to-date, and future ac on items.
On December 5, the Planning Commission confirmed the next steps in the process for City Council recommenda on; this ac on included the Dra Proposed Land Use Map. For the Planning Commission materials, please visit: Meeting Agenda 4 (san-marcos.net). In early 2023, The City Council will be asked to confirm the next steps in the process, including the Dra Proposed Land Use Map, as well. To ensure you’re aware of future mee ngs, I’ve updated your e-no fica on se ngs to include General Plan Update calendar items.
There’s also a comprehensive project-specific website dedicated to the General Plan Update: https://sanmarcos.generalplan.org/ Please let me know if you have any addi onal ques ons or would like further informa on.
BETH HERZOG | Administrative Services Manager
City of San Marcos | 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos CA 92069 T: (760) 744-1050 x3280 C: (760) 390-9348
[email protected] | www.san-marcos.net
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Name: Liz Vaisben
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Subject: City’s General Plan Update process
Message: I would like to be updated in the City's general plan process. Thank you!
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Subject: Re: Form Submission - Contact - Draft Proposed Land Use Map Date: Friday, December 16, 2022 4:27:39 PM
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Good afternoon Beth,
Thank you kindly for your concerted efforts to communicate my feedback. I am grateful and very impressed with your professional follow up. Our community and citizens in our city, along with city staff, should be thankful for your detailed communication to all parties.
I look forward to viewing the future GP mobility plan and future inclusion of open space as new development occurs. Please let me know if there is anything I can assist with. (Maybe one day I will inquire about a job opening in the city to utilize my Public Administration degree. In the meantime, I will stick to the baking industry.)
Beth, thank you again. I genuinely appreciate ALL your assistance this year. You have always returned a call and email, and for that, I am grateful.
Happy holidays, and see you in 2023!
On Dec 14, 2022, at 9:59 AM, Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> wrote:
The General Plan policy document will include an Element (chapter) dedicated to mobility which will include goals, policies, and actions to support the City's high-level vision for how people get around the community by walking, cycling, driving and taking transit. Although the General Plan itself provides high-level guidance on the City's mobility priorities, the City is also preparing a separate Active Transportation Plan (ATP) which identifies specific mobility improvements necessary to help people get around the City safely and efficiently. I've passed along the notes from the GPAC meetings, including the discussion about desired pedestrian improvements in and around the Laurels neighborhood, to the General Plan team and the ATP team to consider as these documents are prepared.
In regards to the desire for additional open space, future open space will be provided as new development occurs. For this reason, future open space areas cannot necessarily be shown on the land use map, however, as future parks are developed, the land use map may be updated to show their location. I've passed this information along to the City's General Plan team as well. The General Plan policy document will reiterate
the City's commitment to ensuring that open space is provided to support any future residential growth.
Thank you for your feedback,
BETH HERZOG | Administrative Services Manager
City of San Marcos | 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos CA 92069 T:
(760) 744-1050 x3280
C: (760) 390-9348
[email protected] | www.san-marcos.net
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Name: Rosanne Zinniger
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Subject: Draft Proposed Land Use Map
Message:
Hi Beth,
The following are comments on the recent General Plan Proposals. I am not sure if my comments matter, however here they are:
Per a review of the Draft Proposed Land Use Map and Land Use Alternatives Report, the Parcel 221-021-52-00 shows the VLDR, which I am thankful it has stayed as such. However per our Summer meeting there was agreement to add open space corridor / walking paths to connect the upper community (where I live) through to the Laurels along with a small park or open space. As it shows on the map, there is no green to indicate open space. There is a population of wildlife on this parcel, that include coyotes (which can be a nuisance to our pets), birds, rabbits, and other wildlife that would push them into neighborhoods or eradicate them due to increase population and increase traffic on San Marcos Blvd - which at times is like a highway.
Regarding the overall general plan proposal: Our continued concern in our neighborhood is too plan smart growth with inclusion of open space and population control to aid in water (which we are in dangerously low levels), schools w/ adequate parking (SMHS is over there allotted limit which is unacceptable, which is forcing traffic & parking enforcement adding to the strain on taxes, etc.), increased traffic to cross from one end of San Marcos Blvd to the other (takes more than 30 minutes at times sans construction & SDGE project, which adds more time), huge strain on first responders, hospitals, and other entities. While all cities in CA are mandated to increase housing, it is not on a Smart Growth Plan - as other resources are not taken into consideration. We are not a bicycle town as it is not safe - for many reasons. Increasing population with High Density, lack of proper parking, roadways, and infrastructure is not smart. While I know my words may be on deaf ears, it is my hope for 4 years from now we can have representation that will support this city and community, instead of developers and others that do not live in this fine city.
Beth, and Staff: Thank you for your efforts.
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Hi Beth,
The following are comments on the recent General Plan Proposals. I am not sure if my comments matter, however here they are:
Per a review of the Draft Proposed Land Use Map and Land Use Alternatives Report, the Parcel 221-021-52-00 shows the VLDR, which I am thankful it has stayed as such. However per our Summer meeting there was agreement to add open space corridor / walking paths to connect the upper community (where I live) through to the Laurels along with a small park or open space. As it shows on the map, there is no green to indicate open space. There is a population of wildlife on this parcel, that include coyotes (which can be a nuisance to our pets), birds, rabbits, and other wildlife that would push them into neighborhoods or eradicate them due to increase population and increase traffic on San Marcos Blvd - which at times is like a highway.
Regarding the overall general plan proposal: Our continued concern in our neighborhood is too plan smart growth with inclusion of open space and population control to aid in water (which we are in dangerously low levels), schools w/ adequate parking (SMHS is over there allotted limit which is unacceptable, which is forcing traffic & parking enforcement adding to the strain on taxes, etc.), increased traffic to cross from one end of San Marcos Blvd to the other (takes more than 30 minutes at times sans construction & SDGE project, which adds more time), huge strain on first responders, hospitals, and other entities. While all cities in CA are mandated to increase housing, it is not on a Smart Growth Plan - as other resources are not taken into consideration. We are not a bicycle town as it is not safe - for many reasons. Increasing population with High Density, lack of proper parking, roadways, and infrastructure is not smart.
While I know my words may be on deaf ears, it is my hope for 4 years from now we can have representation that will support this city and community, instead of developers and others that do not live in this fine city.
Beth, and Staff: Thank you for your efforts.
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FW: Dec.5th Planning Commission mtg
Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 8:21 AM To: Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
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Dear Commissioners,
As Chr of the GPAC I wish to state that we continue to pursue good planning practices for the betterment of San Marcos. We recently spent a lot of time on visioning. for the area you are studying on Dec. 5th. A recent development application for Resturant Row is in our area of interest.
It is a housing application that could be better placed somewhere else instead of where it is suggested to be. The vacated Restaurant Row property offers a unique opportunity to develop a community based location that could provide opportunities of the social and educational development of all of its citizens. It could tie Mission Ave. residents to San Marcos area residents and could create a greater sense of community.
This secondary vision is entirely my own and not the GPACS. I raise the issue now because why develop a vision and guiding principles set of forward steps if they are to be cherry picked to suit individual developers with their own company vision? Thank you for your consideration. With sincere concern, Ramona Finnila
Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
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Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 8:22 AM To: Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
fyi
Beth
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Good morning,
For parcels 223-080-41 and 223-080-42, the proposed zoning is to change from Specific Plan to Light Industrial. There were no speakers at Monday’s meeting on these specific parcels.
FYI, the Draft Proposed Land Use Map is still available for public review and public comments are due by December 16, 2022 at 5:00 pm. A parcel-specific survey is available on the project website: Work Products — San Marcos General Plan Update.
Please let me know if you need anything further.
Thank you,
BETH HERZOG
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Thank you very much.
Quick question that maybe you or Beth can answer:
Were there any speakers for or against the proposed light industrial zoning for the “movie studio”properties .
Is that property still proposed to change to light industrial? Thanks again,
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Good afternoon ,
Please click on the link below to access the 12/5/22 Planning Commission Meeting audio. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cec66h3wupo9qde/AAByAlEWtESx97TM-67zzJiva?dl=0 If you have any issues with the link, please let me know.
Thank you,
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FW: Form Submission - Contact - 830 deadwood drive / 840 questhaven Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> Mon, Dec 19, 2022 at 10:16 AM To: Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
The email referenced below was received and forwarded on to include as part of the City Council packet.
Beth
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Message: I sent message to Beth earlier as didn’t realize city was closed today, which mentions my desire that 830 deadwood gets another look in general plan update as it was not identified as an area of interest by the city in an earlier planning document and I believe deservedly so….thanks, Jim Bartholet Sent via form submission from San Marcos General Plan Update Name:
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Message: I sent message to Beth earlier as didn’t realize city was closed today, which mentions my desire that 830 deadwood gets another look in general plan update as it was not identified as an area of interest by the city in an earlier planning document and I believe deservedly so….thanks, Does this submission look like spam? Report it here.
Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
FW: General Plan Update - Draft Land Use Map
Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> Mon, Dec 19, 2022 at 3:26 PM To: Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
Cc: "Farace, Joseph" <[email protected]>
FYI
Beth
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Hi Beth - thanks for the detailed information.
On Dec 19, 2022, at 2:48 PM, Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi ,
Planning Director Joe Farace is happy to meet with you to discuss your request and this specific site. You can reach out to him directly at [email protected] to schedule a time to meet early next year.
At the Council meeting, City staff will be recommending the draft proposed map as-is currently available. If you disagree with staff’s recommendation, you can speak during the public comments portion of the meeting for Council’s consideration. The correspondence you’ve provided will also be included in the staff report packet that’s provided to Council. The exact Council meeting date will be confirmed early next year.
Beth
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Thanks Beth!
Sorry for being so disorganized on this.
When you suggest requesting a zoning change at the meeting, would that be a first request or is it inferred through my submissions ? Thanks
Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
FW: General Plan Update - Draft Land Use Map
Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> Mon, Dec 19, 2022 at 10:14 AM To: Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
Beth
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Good morning ,
Your comments have been received and will be incorporated into the packet that is presented to City Council early next year. You may also request a zoning change at the City Council meeting as well.
Thank you,
BETH HERZOG
| Administrative Services Manager
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Hi Beth -
I noted there is another deadline today about the general plan update.
I spoke previously as you arranged with Mr. Farace, and had impression that it might not be important to make case for my properties. However, as the city identified 830 deadwood without my advocacy as one of the very few parcels of interest for the general plan update, I feel I should continue to voice my views.
Just some quick points:
- we were zoned estate residential and I started a 8/2 acre split Map about 20 years ago but stopped as 16 homes on the adjacent nursery got tentative approval and we questioned the wisdom of building a dream home on 8 acres next to a dense project (Developer went bankrupt).
At the time, Jim Simmons suggested doing 4 lots plus a remainder for the 10 acres but we settled on 2/8 prior to nursery plan. - about a decade ago we were downzoned to Ag.
- a quick analysis of my 10 neighbors on Deadwood shows a lot sizes range from 1.1 to 5.34 acres with a 2.0 acre average. 10 lots on 20 total acres whereas I have 2 lots on 20 total acres.
It seems to me that 830 deadwood was correctly identified as an area of interest and should be zoned similarly to what now exists in our neighborhood or reverts to prior estate residential status, so I feel I’d be remiss not to say something by this afternoons deadline. Please advise the best way to do so if possible.
I checked the email and didn’t think this was something I should just type into the comments section.
Thanks and regards,
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Date: November 30, 2022 at 4:25:45 PM PST
To: "Herzog, Beth" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: General Plan Update - Draft Land Use Map
Hi Beth -
Thanks for the quick and thorough reply. I’m confused by the GIS, but will look at this and zoning designations as well (In other words, do my homework first 😬)
Best,
On Nov 30, 2022, at 4:00 PM, Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> wrote:
HI ,
Thank you for your email. Please see responses below. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Thank you,
Beth
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Hi Beth -
Thanks for this mail.
I have parcels 13 and 14 on screenshot below and have a few quick comments:
- the acreage listed on the parcels are incorrect as are 10.00 and 10.01 acres according to deeds, etc.
According to our GIS, the north parcel is 10.44 acre and the south parcel is 9.2 acres. The northern parcel is identified as Focus Area 41 and is shown in the GP as being 10.44 acres.
- surprised to see adjacent properties listed as hillside residential when they encompass very steep ravines and a important creek runs through them. - I’d like consideration for hillside residential as well.
Hillside Residential-1 actually permits less density when compared to the Agricultural designation. Hillside Residential-1 allows 1 dwelling unit (du) on 4 acres to 20 acres depending on slope, while the Agricultural designation allows 1 du on 1 acre to 8 acres depending on slope. The Hillside Residential was probably placed on this property because, as you indicate, it is highly constrained; and therefore the most restrictive designation was placed on the site.
You may request the change from Agricultural to Hillside Residential-1 at the upcoming Planning Commission and City Council meetings, however more density would likely be achieved under the existing AG designation. - in prior city document parcel #13 was highlighted as area of interest to the city (I believe to further housing supply) so curious why it’s apparently no longer highlighted and retains same status as before. Note it was downzoned about a dozen years ago.
Parcel #13 is shown as Focus Area 41. According to the General Plan, Focus Areas were areas where land use changes could occur, or were nominated for change by applicants or property owners. Of the 47 Focus Areas, 14 Focus Areas where not recommended for land use changes and maintained their pre-2012 General Plan designations. In this case, Focus Area 41 (Parcel #13) was one of the 14 Focus Area not recommended for change. The site was designated AG prior to the 2012 General Plan Update and remained AG under the current General Plan.
Thanks for your attention.
Best regards,
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On Nov 30, 2022, at 9:25 AM, Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> wrote:
Good morning,
Please press release below that has been previously issued regarding the General Plan Update and Draft Land Use Map. Please let me know if you have any questions.
The City of San Marcos has embarked on an update to its General Plan. The General Plan serves as the guiding document for achieving the community’s vision for the future, and the General Plan Update process offers residents and businesses the opportunity to provide input to help shape the direc on of the City going forward. For more informa on on the City’s General Plan Update process, please visit h ps://sanmarcos.generalplan.org/.
In May 2022 the City circulated the Land Use Alterna ves Report which evaluated poten al land use changes throughout the City and solicited public input through online surveys and in-person workshops. The Planning Commission discussed the land use alterna ves on June 6, 2022 and the City Council and General Plan Advisory Commi ee convened a joint session on June 16, 2022 to discuss the topic. Based on the input received during this review process, the City has prepared a Dra Proposed Land Use Map, available now for public review.
Get Involved: Attend an Upcoming Meeting or Complete the Online Survey We need to hear from community members like you to confirm that the Draft Proposed Land Use Map represents a desirable vision for the future of San Marcos. We invite you to attend an upcoming meeting, provide general comments, or complete an online survey to record feedback on specific parcels. Please provide all comments by December 16, 2022 at 5:00 pm. The Planning Commission is scheduled to consider the Draft Proposed Land Use Map at their regularly scheduled meeting on December 5, 2022 and the City Council is expected to consider the Draft Proposed Land Use Map in early 2023.
BETH HERZOG | Administrative Services Manager
City of San Marcos | 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos CA 92069 T: (760) 744-1050 x3280 C: (760) 390-9348
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FW: General Plan Update - Draft Land Use Map
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Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 2:06 PM To: Amanda Tropiano <[email protected]>
Cc: "Farace, Joseph" <[email protected]>
Please see email below. This is one of the property owners who requested a change (AG to SP) on the two sites noted below (830 Deadwood Drive, 840 Questhaven).
Beth
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Hi Beth -
Thanks for this mail.
I have parcels 13 and 14 on screenshot below and have a few quick comments:
- the acreage listed on the parcels are incorrect as are 10.00 and 10.01 acres according to deeds, etc.
- surprised to see adjacent properties listed as hillside residential when they encompass very steep ravines and a important creek runs through them.
- I’d like consideration for hillside residential as well.
- in prior city document parcel #13 was highlighted as area of interest to the city (I believe to further housing supply) so curious why it’s apparently no longer highlighted and retains same status as before. Note it was downzoned about a dozen years ago.
Thanks for your attention.
Best regards,
On Nov 30, 2022, at 9:25 AM, Herzog, Beth <[email protected]> wrote:
Good morning,
Please press release below that has been previously issued regarding the General Plan Update and Draft Land Use Map. Please let me know if you have any questions.
The City of San Marcos has embarked on an update to its General Plan. The General Plan serves as the guiding document for achieving the community’s vision for the future, and the General Plan Updateprocess offers residents and businesses the opportunity to provide input to help shape the direc on of the City going forward. For more informa on on the City’s General Plan Update process, pleasevisit h ps://sanmarcos.generalplan.org/.
In May 2022 the City circulated the Land Use Alterna ves Report which evaluated poten al land use changes throughout the City and solicited public input through online surveys and in-personworkshops. The Planning Commission discussed the land use alterna ves on June 6, 2022 and the City Council and General Plan Advisory Commi ee convened a joint session on June 16, 2022 to discussthe topic. Based on the input received during this review process, the City has prepared a Dra Proposed Land Use Map, available now for public review.
Get Involved: Attend an Upcoming Meeting or Complete the Online Survey We need to hear from community members like you to confirm that the Draft Proposed Land Use Map represents a desirable vision for the future of San Marcos. We invite you to attend an upcoming meeting,provide general comments, or complete an online survey to record feedback on specific parcels. Please provide all comments by December 16, 2022 at 5:00 pm. The Planning Commission is scheduled toconsider the Draft Proposed Land Use Map at their regularly scheduled meeting on December 5, 2022 and the City Council is expected to consider the Draft Proposed Land Use Map in early 2023.
BETH HERZOG | Administrative Services Manager
City of San Marcos | 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos CA 92069 T: (760) 744-1050 x3280 C: (760) 390-9348 [email protected] | www.san-marcos.net
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From: Herzog, Beth
To:
Cc: Farace, Joseph
Subject: RE: General Plan - Land Use Change Form
Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 2:18:00 PM
Good afternoon
This General Update project is focusing on zoning changes in the central core of the City. Thus, the City is willing to honor the zoning change on the La Cienaga parcels as signed by the owners, and where contiguous, but does not want to pursue a decrease in zoning on City parcels, or those without the consent of the owners, in that area.
The draft proposed land use map will be considered at a City Council meeting in early 2023. Your comments and feedback will be included as part of the Council packet.
Thank you,
BETH HERZOG | Administrative Services Manager City of San Marcos | 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos CA 92069 T: (760) 744-1050 x3280
C: (760) 390-9348
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Hello Beth and Joseph,
I want to follow up on the 12/5 Planning Commission Meeting and the proposed land use map. I noticed the latest version leaves several vacant lots and the city owned parcel as residential, but surrounded by agricultural zoning. I understand ideally it would be best to get signatures of those owners to join the petition to rezone to ag. land. Those lots however, change hands frequently as it's soon discovered they're not developable (wetlands, fire, slope, easements, narrow lot, no septic, water rights, etc). I knew the previous sets of owners at the start of the year but I believe the current owners are out of the county, if not state, if not country. I don't foresee getting signatures for these.
My question is: are signatures 100% required, given that the lots were changed from residential to agricultural without any signatures in the entire valley by the city 10 years ago?
Couldn't the city choose to rezone, without consent, as they did to our entire neighborhood 10 years ago without either consent or notification?
The reason I follow up with this is the current proposed map shows a region that will be predominantly agricultural (including the contiguous county zoning), but then there will be an anomaly of residential lots in the middle of an agricultural zoning area. This doesn't seem consistent with the city's goals of avoiding patchwork zoning. If possible, can the remaining lots also be included in the rezoning back to agricultural? Thank you once again for all your help.
W. La Cienega
From: Herzog, Beth <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2022 10:51 AM
To:
Subject:
General Plan - Land Use Change Form
Hi
We’re currently reviewing the submitted land use change form request and need additional information and/or have a few questions.
We need signatures from all impacted land owners, including undeveloped parcels. Please obtain and provide signatures for the following parcels. In case it’s helpful, I’ve provided the owner name from our records.
182-110-27 –
182-110-33 –
182-110-37 –
182-210-01 –
182-210-02 –
182-210-15 –
A signature is missing from the following. Please obtain and provide.
182-210-18 (165 W. La Cienaga)
There are additional signatures on the document that do not correspond to an APN but seem to be from other residents of La Cienega. Are these properties affected by this land use change? If so, can you please confirm what the corresponding property is for each one?
Please let me know if you have any questions or need some clarification. In order to continue with the General Plan Update process, please submit a revised, signed form as soon as possible, but no later than Tuesday,
March
22. BETH HERZOG | Administrative Services Manager
City of San Marcos | 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos CA 92069