ATTACHMENT D
PUBLIC COMMENT
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To: Sarah Cluff
Subject: (Conversion)Age Restricted park(s) Chapter 20.245 to No age restrictions parks.
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:04:18 AM
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To: Sarah Cluff, Associate Planner,
Our names are: George Wendleton & Darlene Armstrong - Co,Owners of 1145 Barham Drive, Space 40 *With regard to (TA24-0005) age restriction living -V- No age restriction, As we received this measure today in our mail, both Darlene were concerned and we wanted to insure our voice in the coming workshop, we will be out of town on a well earned vacation and did want to voice our thoughts and opinions for the change to chapter 20.245. (TA24-0005).
It is with strong conviction and personal preference, that any and all thoughts of making a change to this restriction i.e. 20.205 on any of the seven parks Especially 1145 Barham Drive, that will open the door to commingling and/or disallowing seniors to their earned ability and financial right to have their private living park to be converted to an all exclusive family park a betrail to our voice and right as seniors when we decided to perches the space that we own here in San Marcos.
Although I’m speaking for myself and Darlene, it is our opinion and the opinion of some of our neighbors we have talked to in passing that a change such as this would be an invasion of our rights that we spent a lifetime to earn if the chapter 20.245 is changed and/or modified.
Please consider the numbers of other populous in the seven (7) parks and their ability to voice their concerns or not have the ability to step forward to resist this measure due to their age and balance of mind to even associate their opinion due to disability of mind or physical ability to be part of the forum to make a change that will open the door to additional charges that could raise the prices of rents and/or other charges seniors have been given due to the zoning laws that protects seniors from higher fiscal costs and the ability to live at a level that is comfort instead of that which would choke most seniors ability to afford what they worked so hard to achieve in their retirement.
I understand the need for change, and if their were special conduits of financial aspects also considered for the seniors that occupy those dwellings already established as “Senior Property” with the same financial considerations that are now enjoyed due to the fixed incomes through SSI and personal investments the change would establish a consideration for seniors and the ability for the mobil home management to also accommodate families to coexist on separate financial plan i.e. rent and those costs that would be fixed for the senior i.e. 65 and older with no one living in the home under 65.
Indeed, this would honor a fiscal plan that would protect those that have the senior perk -V- those that are 64 and lower and/or within the age group of non-senior that are considered as adults with children under 18 and the elders of the family between the age of 18 to 64 are those that have the ability to work and afford the family fiscal ability to live as a (Non-Senior), therefore, than the change of the chapter and/or subchapters of 20.245 would make it fair for families and existing seniors.
Thank you for the announcement given in advance so everyones voice can be heard due to the announced change, it is my thought and hope that as a change is made the seniors affected through this fiscal living change is considered and special circumstances given for the senior.
Thanks,
George E Wendleton (69) & Darlene M Armstrong (66)
To: Sarah Cluff, Associate Planner,
Our names are: George Wendleton & Darlene Armstrong - Co,Owners of 1145 Barham Drive, Space 40 *With regard to (TA24-0005) age restriction living -V- No age restriction, As we received this measure today in our mail, both Darlene were concerned and we wanted to insure our voice in the coming workshop, we will be out of town on a well earned vacation and did want to voice our thoughts and opinions for the change to chapter 20.245. (TA24-0005).
It is with strong conviction and personal preference, that any and all thoughts of making a change to this restriction i.e. 20.205 on any of the seven parks Especially 1145 Barham Drive, that will open the door to commingling and/or disallowing seniors to their earned ability and financial right to have their private living park to be converted to an all exclusive family park a betrail to our voice and right as seniors when we decided to perches the space that we own here in San Marcos.
Although I’m speaking for myself and Darlene, it is our opinion and the opinion of some of our neighbors we have talked to in passing that a change such as this would be an invasion of our rights that we spent a lifetime to earn if the chapter 20.245 is changed and/or modified.
Please consider the numbers of other populous in the seven (7) parks and their ability to voice their concerns or not have the ability to step forward to resist this measure due to their age and balance of mind to even associate their opinion due to disability of mind or physical ability to be part of the forum to make a change that will open the door to additional charges that could raise the prices of rents and/or other charges seniors have been given due to the zoning laws that protects seniors from higher fiscal costs and the ability to live at a level that is comfort instead of that which would choke most seniors ability to afford what they worked so hard to achieve in their retirement.
I understand the need for change, and if their were special conduits of financial aspects also considered for the seniors that occupy those dwellings already established as “Senior Property” with the same financial considerations that are now enjoyed due to the fixed incomes through SSI and personal investments the change would establish a consideration for seniors and the ability for the mobil home management to also accommodate families to coexist on separate financial plan i.e. rent and those costs that would be fixed for the senior i.e. 65 and older with no one living in the home under 65.
Indeed, this would honor a fiscal plan that would protect those that have the senior perk -V- those that are 64 and lower and/or within the age group of non-senior that are considered as adults with children under 18 and the elders of the family between the age of 18 to 64 are those that have the ability to work and afford the family fiscal ability to live as a (Non-Senior), therefore, than the change of the chapter and/or subchapters of 20.245 would make it fair for families and existing seniors.
Thank you for the announcement given in advance so everyones voice can be heard due to the announced change, it is my thought and hope that as a change is made the seniors affected through this fiscal living change is considered and special circumstances given for the senior.
Thanks,
George E Wendleton (69) & Darlene M Armstrong (66)
fixed incomes and rely on the predictability and accessibility these parks provide.
Without this amendment, we risk losing a critical layer of our housing safety net.
This proposal aligns with the city's General Plan goals for housing equity and supports fair housing principles by maintaining age-appropriate options for older adults. I urge staff and Council to move forward with this amendment and continue prioritizing policies that protect Long-term residents and foster inclusive age- conscious planning.
Thank You for your attention to this matter Andrew Effenberger resident of SMME San Marcos Calif.
Allowing conversions to all-age occupancy would undermine decades of planning and expose seniors to market pressures they cannot absorb. Many residents live on fixed incomes and rely on the predictability and accessibility these parks provide. Without this amendment, we risk losing a critical layer of our housing safety net.
This proposal aligns with the city's General Plan goals for housing equity and supports fair housing principles by maintaining age-appropriate options for older adults. I urge staff and Council to move forward with this amendment and continue prioritizing policies that protect Long-term residents and foster inclusive age-conscious planning.
Thank You for your attention to this matter Andrew Effenberger
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Re: Notice of Public work shop
From Sarah Cluff <[email protected]>
Date Thu 12/11/2025 5:00 PM
To Diane Roman
Good day, Diane,
Thank you for your patience while City staff and the City Attorney’s Office reviewed the records related to Valle Verde Estates.
Based on the documentation available, the City Attorney’s Office reviewed the Regulatory Agreement for Valle Verde Estates and noted the following provision under Section 3(m), Residential Rental Property:
“(m) The Borrower will cause the Spaces in the Project to be occupied by Senior Citizens, to the extent permitted under federal and State laws. Such occupancy restriction may be reviewed from time to time by the Issuer and such future changes to the occupancy restriction may be memorialized in an agreement separate and apart from this Regulatory Agreement.”
This language, which reflects existing occupancy requirements at Valle Verde Estates, is consistent with the senior- restricted occupancy currently proposed in the senior overlay zone. The City Attorney further confirmed that the Regulatory Agreement does not automatically exempt Valle Verde Estates from future updates to the San Marcos Municipal Code or other City regulations, such as placing the park within a senior overlay zone.
If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss further, please feel free to reach out.
All the best,
Sarah Cluff
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From: Diane Roman
Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 4:54 PM
To: Sarah Cluff <scluff@san-marcos.net>
Subject: RE: Notice of Public work shop
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Hello, my apologies for the not connecting, I appreciate your assistance. Also, we have a Bond agreement with the City Of San Marcos in 2017. I will wait t o hear from you.
Thank you,
Diane Roman
Regional Manager | Valle Verde Estates
1286 Discovery Street
San Marcos, CA 92078
From: Sarah Cluff <scluff@san-marcos.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 4:44 PM
To: Diane Roman
Subject: RE: Notice of Public workshop
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Good afternoon, Diane,
As I haven’t connected with you following the voicemail I left last week, I wanted to let you know that I have reached out to our City Attorney’s office regarding the status of Valle Verde. I will follow up with you as soon as I receive any additional information from their office to share.
All the best,
Sarah Cluff
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From: Diane Roman
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2025 1:36 PM
To: Sarah Cluff <scluff@san-marcos.net>
Subject: Notice of Public work shop
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Hi, I am writing you regarding the flyer attached, I was wondering how our community became part of this community change , the reason is w e went through this 13 years ago with the City Of San Marcos, and when we started to attend the meetings, the city lawyer informed us that Valle Verde was excluded from any future changes to the community, we are non-pro fit organization
https://www.caritascorp.org/
Please advise,
Thank you,
Diane Roman
Regional Manager | Valle Verde Estates
1286 Discovery Street
San Marcos, CA 92078
Please vote against the recommendation to make current San Marcos age- restricted mobile home parks non-age restricted. This would seriously impact the lifestyle and property value of current owners who have chosen properties with age restrictions. Georgie S. Cossitt, 1930 W. San Marcos Blvd., Spc. 5, San Marcos, CA 92078.
We are mobile home owners at Palomar Estates West, Spc 314. We cannot attend the meeting on July 6th, however, we wish to state we DO NOT want our park converting to an all aged (family park) residence. Presently you must be 55+ to live in the park, and we strongly request this requirement continue.
Please consider our voice although we cannot be present. Thank you Richard Brent & Christine Parkman