HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/06/04 Item 8 - Written CommunicationsJune 2, 2019
City Council
City of Chula Vista
276 4th Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91901
Subject: Bonita Glen Apartments
Dear Esteemed Members of City Council,
On behalf of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) San Diego – Tijuana, I extend our support in favor of the
construction of Bonita Glen Apartments which go before council for final approval on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.
We applaud the efforts of City Council and staff to adopt progressive and forward thinking land use policies
including the deferment of development impact fees to support more affordable housing production and
ambitious climate action goals. The planning principals of the Bonita Glen project are aligned with both ULI
best practices and the City’s long-term vision for vibrancy.
By way of reminder, the mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide leadership in the responsible use
of land in creating and sustaining thriving communities. We deliver this mission primarily through education
and outreach, research, and case studies. The ULI community is the most diverse and amongst the most-
respected land use practitioners in the world. Housing is a key area of focus. According to ULI research,
attainable housing for the middle class represents as much as 60% of the market demand while larger less
affordable homes represent a growing share of the supply. The Bonita Glen Apartment Community will meet
the need for this “missing middle”.
In addition to providing essential housing, Bonita Glen is sited to support increased transit use, walkability, and
help to fund ongoing infrastructure investments. Projects like Bonita Glen support more local retail, attract a
younger and more diverse population, and catalyze hyper–local economic growth. The network of public parks
and trails will benefit everyone in the community.
Again, we applaud the ambitious and progressive land use policies adopted within the City of Chula Vista.
These were decisions made with a bold vision and outlined definitive steps to avoid pitfalls of the past and
contribute to a more vibrant and dynamic Chula Vista. Elected officials and city staff have an awesome
responsibility to the community to the greater good to support land use practices and projects that will
contribute to long-term prosperity, high-quality of life, and environmentally responsible land use practices.
Respectfully,
Heather Foley
Executive Director
The Urban Land Institute
May 21, 2019
Subject: Bonita Glen Apartments
Dear Chula Vista Mayor and City Councilmembers,
I am providing this letter to express my support of the Bonita Glen Apartments project
proposed by Silvergate Development.
As a local stakeholder, I welcome the development of the vacant lot that is currently
used for illegal dumping and vagrancy. Silvergate’s proposal to bring a new, tax-
revenue generating project to our community will enhance our neighborhood and
provide critically needed workforce and affordable housing to Chula Vista. The
community will benefit from having street improvements installed, access to a new park
and the local businesses will have an added customer base.
I support the Bonita Glen Apartments project and recommend it for approval.
Sincerely,
Tony Raso
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