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Subject: FW: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
From: Jill Galvez
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 3:40 PM
To: Kerry Bigelow <KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: FW: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
Hi Kerry,
Can you attach Ms. Dillon's comments below to the record for item #7 and distribute them?
I don't know if my comments below hers should be attached or not. Thank you!
Warm regards,
Jill M. GalvezI CouncilmemberI District 2, Northwest
276 Fourth Avenue I Chula Vista, CA 191910
Phone: 619.691.5177 1 Cell: 619.997.10161 Email: jmgalvez@chulavistaca.gov
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From: Terri Dillon [mailto: ]
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 3:07 PM
To: Jill Galvez
Subject: Re: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
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External Against it. Will contribute to additional congestion of traffic, parking, schools, utilities, trash,
Email evictions, distraction of first responders and so forth. Even selling properties, effecting sellers
ability to sell now having to respect tenant rights.
R1 zoning needs to stay R1. This is not a multiple dwelling code.
TERRI DILLON, Broker
TDillon(a)RealtyExecutivesDillon. com
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On Sep 30, 2019, at 2:56 PM, Jill Galvez <jm alg vez(a),chulavistaca.gov> wrote:
Hello neighbor,
I'm writing to you because you had questions about ADUs in the past, or because you're a homeowner
in our beautiful city.
Tomorrow night at 5pm (October 1St), the council will vote on removing owner -occupancy
requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (aka Granny Flats) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (aka
Garage Conversions).
Do you have any thoughts on this topic?
I am concerned that there might be an unfair advantage to existing landlords which might lead to over -
speculation on traditional housing stock in Chula Vista.
On the other hand, allowing non -owner occupied multifamily housing on existing parcels could provide
additional low-income rental housing throughout Chula Vista, which is a problem for our entire region.
I do not know what other cities or what the state will be doing in this regard. I've heard that the state
will be issuing new regulations mid-October.
Note: the council is not considering changing fee structures or providing pre -approved plans to make
building ADUs easier at this time.
Please come to the meeting or email me with your thoughts/concerns.
Warm regards,
Jill M. GalvezI CouncilmemberI District 2, Northwest
276 Fourth Avenue I Chula Vista, CA 191910
Phone: 619.691.5177 Cell: 619.997.10161 Email: imgalvez@chulavistaca.gov
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Subject: FW: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
From: Jill Galvez
Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 9:06 AM
To: Kerry Bigelow <KBigelow@chulavistaca.Bov>
Subject: Fwd: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
For distribution, thank you!
Jill Galvez
Councilmember, District 2
City of Chula Vista
(619) 997-1016 cell
Begin forwarded message:
From: Lasha Allen < >
Date: September 30, 2019 at 9:56:42 PM PDT
To: Jill Galvez <imgalvez@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Re: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
Would this cause a rezoning ... as in 2 on 1 leading to apartments? Where I am, absolutely for NO rezoning. Next door,
they just built a granny flat... this house already has 4 cars, no garage as it's too small for today's cars (plus it's full of
"stuff"). We already have too many renters with no concern about how the yards look, or noisy parties, or one house
with 4 dogs (that are not cleaned up after they go on our yards). These flats turn into non grannys... out to make a buck
like bnbs (spelling?)
How many on council have renters, granny flats, garage conversions, etc. next to them?
I'm flying out of town in a couple days, I won't be able to attend.
PS what are the owner-occcupancy requirements?
Tasha Allen
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Subject: FW: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
From: Jill Galvez
Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 9:06 AM
To: Kerry Bigelow <KBigelow@chulavistaca.Qov>
Subject: Fwd: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
For distribution, thank you!
Jill Galvez
Councilmember, District 2
City of Chula Vista
(619) 997-1016 cell
Begin forwarded message:
From: Bill Sears < >
Date: September 30, 2019 at 10:06:52 PM PDT
To: Jill Galvez <imgalvez@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Re: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
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External I oppose garage conversions because it tends to create neighborhood parking Issues. I live on a court with
Email seven homes. One home has someone living in their garage and that home has five vehicles. Another home
has converted their home into a workout gym and they have six vehicles. They double park driveway and sticking out
into the street. None will park their cars on the cross street (Nacion). When we have guests coming to visit there's no
where for them to park. It's also a real battle on trash can eve.
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Subject: FW: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
From: Jill Galvez
Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 9:05 AM
To: Kerry Bigelow <KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
For distribution, thank you.
Jill Galvez
Councilmember, District 2
City of Chula Vista
(619) 997-1016 cell
Begin forwarded message:
From: Michael Mace < >
Date: October 1, 2019 at 8:40:34 AM PDT
To: <imgalvez@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Re: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
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Much of the same as mentioned in my response to your other mailing on basically the
same subject. Only with this additional option, of course there can be other results. Of course
depending on the power of the $$ and interest in the area as an investment.
Most of the newer homes (built in the past 10 years) don't have sufficient property to do much of
anything. I would never do it, but if it was zoned to allow it or by this new agenda item, I could easily
build two apartments in my back yard and still have room for a garden. Not much of any in the East
Lake area would do that unless Pacific Islander families as they have. The point being that this will be
restricted to older areas on the most part. One area as an example where building has been done
without permits (that is what I have been told) in the residential areas just north of Harborside
Elementary School and all around that area. Next to where my daughter and son in law live which is
less than 300 feet from that school is pretty ghetto. The streets are very narrow, already grossly
overpopulated from the building and the streets packed with cars to beyond it's capacity. In my
daughters back yard, there is an apartment, a two car garage, and room for a couple more
apartments. The apartment is used like for storage. But the driveway can hold up to 4 cars or trucks.
The point is that outside investors could and would build and use them as multi rental locations for
income and it would be a ghetto as is that area I reference. Not an area for people with a desire to
move on up. There are certainly some positive aspects, but seems it is probably an answer to the
need of low income housing. Or seems that way in the long run. I could go on and on with both the
positive and negative, but for the most part it is negative for Chula Vista west of 805 as well as east to
the end of Chula Vista. A bit ghetto....
Good luck in solving this issue, Michael
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From: Jill Galvez <jmgalvez(aD_chulavistaca.gov>
To: 'Michael Mace' < >
Sent: Mon, Sep 30, 2019 4:14 pm
Subject: RE: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
Thank you, Michael. This rule change would allow for multiple tenants, not related, with the owner of the
property being an investor/corporation/out-of-state landlord.
Do you have any thoughts on that?
Warm regards,
Jill M. Galvezl Councilmemberl District 2, Northwest
276 Fourth Avenue I Chula Vista, CA 191910
Phone: 619.691.51771 Cell: 619.997.10161 Email: imgalvezC�chulavistaca.gov
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From: Michael Mace 0
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 4:10 PM
To: Jill Galvez
Subject: Re: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
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Thanks for thinking of me. I agree that it could cause a huge problem and at the
same time in some ways Alleviate some problems.
Pluses;
*Enable the building of a granny flat for family or other family members, even up to two
stories for even both.
*Enable an owner to build for rental purposes to increase income in retirement... up to two
stories too. For family members.
*Add substantial value to the property if and when the property is sold. Especially if
property is large as in Bonita.
**Add to the city tax base so the city has a greater income from property tax, building
permit fees and more.
**Add to the tax base for education and more from the increase in property value. For the
city, county and more.
Negatives;
*Over population of people, pets, all requiring more police and city services.
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*Parking, parking, parking. Overload of cars on the streets, wear and tear on the area
streets , congestion and more.
*Trash, trash, trash. 25%-50% increase of trash, air pollution, and need for disposal.
Costs greatly increase.
*Utilities; Greater use of water, electricity, gas, sewer.
*Greater crime; Possible holding areas for illegal immigrants, drug manufacturing, Storage
of ???
*Public services; Increase by 25% to 50 to include possible greater increase in school
age kids.
*If the property is built and is in some way connected to the original house, then the
increase in permits and more will be far less because it will be considered an addition and
not a separate building. Makes a huge difference in skirting fees... Codes are codes.
I see or for see headaches, headaches and more unless really controlled and
monitored..... oh gosh, that would create a substantial need for city employees in all areas
from code control, police, fire service and more ...... OMG..
Hope I have come up with a bit more than you have already thought of. Sadly most is
not good.
Be well and good luck... Michael
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Subject: FW: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
From: Jill Galvez
Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 9:04 AM
To: Kerry Bigelow <KBigelow@chulavistaca.Bov>
Subject: Fwd: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
For distribution - thank you!
Jill Galvez
Councilmember, District 2
City of Chula Vista
(619) 997-1016 cell
Begin forwarded message:
From: Savannah Sturges <s>
Date: October 1, 2019 at 6:53:48 AM PDT
To: Jill Galvez <imgalvez@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Re: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
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External I agree with you. I think we should maintain owner occupancy. I would not to live next door to a home with
Email multiple rentals within and a landlord no where in sight!
On Mon, Sep 30, 2019 at 4:53 PM Jill Galvez <imgalvez@chulavistaca.gov> wrote:
Hi Savannah,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. My concern is that the vote on the ordinance is to change two sections of the
municipal code to say:
19.58.022(c)(12) "The property owner(s) shall not be required to reside on the lot on which the accessory dwelling unit
is located or constructed."
19.58.023(B)(2) "Owner -Occupancy is not required in the single family residence in which the junior accessory dwelling
unit will be permitted."
There is no vote on fees.
I fear that the changes to our municipal code might squeeze out home ownership and cause homeowners like yourself
frustrations.
What happens if the house next door to yours builds an ADU or more, rents out rooms, and is owned/managed by
someone out of state? How does that impact public safety, preserve the right of our future generations to hope to own
a home in our city to build wealth for themselves?
Warm regards,
Jill M. GalvezI CouncilmemberI District 2, Northwest
276 Fourth Avenue I Chula Vista, CA 191910
Phone: 619.691.5177 1 Cell: 619.997.10161 Email: jmalvez@chulavistaca.gov
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From: Savannah Sturges [mailto:]
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 4:47 PM
To: Jill Galvez
Subject: Re: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
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Email Thanks Jill,
We feel owners should be able to establish an accessory dwelling. Particularly for the need for our generation to care
for our elderly parents eventually. I know I would consider building a granny flat when the time comes to care for my
parents. However, We feel this should be limited to one accessory dwelling (ex garage conversion or Granny flat). This
would prohibit an owner from renting a back granny, a garage, a room in the house, etc which would cause
overcrowding in neighborhoods. Thanks for asking our opinion.
Savannah Sturges
Savannah Sturges
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Subject: FW: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
From: Jill Galvez
Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 9:04 AM
To: Kerry Bigelow <KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
For distribution - thank you!
Jill Galvez
Councilmember, District 2
City of Chula Vista
(619) 997-1016 cell
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jo Anne Springer < >
Date: September 30, 2019 at 11:06:50 PM PDT
To: Jill Galvez <imgalvez@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Re: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
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I'm out of town and won't be returning til Wed. evening, so can't attend the council
meeting. I share your concerns about granny flats. I have no problem with providing
family members with residences close enough to allow for family care while maintaining
independence. I'm opposed to them being used as real estate income. I think we have
enough housing in this city, regardless of what the state or other council members want.
We are pushing the limits of maintenance of infrastructure as it is, not to mention the
strain on natural resources and traffic glut.
Jo Anne
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Subject: FW: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
From: Jill Galvez
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 7:38 PM
To: Kerry Bigelow <KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
Hi Kerry,
Can you distribute this? Thank you!
Jill
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jerilyn Brown < >
Date: September 30, 2019 at 7:36:22 PM PDT
To: Jill Galvez <jm alg vezgchulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Re: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
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External Hi Jill,
Email Thank you for all your hard work for our city!
My feelings are that if the property owner is not on the premises, two tenants in two structures could be
irresponsible neighbors. Buyers could buy multiple properties here on the west side where our lots are often
deeper and build granny flats, rent all properties and the renters don't feel any stake in the community or for the
property. Our nice quiet single family neighborhoods will be no longer nice and quiet.
Thank you for considering my concerns and representing me at the council meeting. We are unable to attend
because of a previous commitment.
David and Jerilyn Brown
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Subject: FW: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
From: Jill Galvez
Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 3:27 PM
To:'David Butler' <>; Kerry Bigelow <KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: RE: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Butler,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this topic. I am copying the city clerk so that she may distribute your comments
before the meeting. The council meeting begins at 5pm and this is item #7.
Warm regards,
Jill M. Galvez ( Councilmember I District 2, Northwest
276 Fourth Avenue I Chula Vista, CA 191910
Phone: 619.691.5177 1 Cell: 619.997.10161 Email: jmgalvez@chulavistaca.gov
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From: David Butler []
Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 3:24 PM
To: Jill Galvez
Subject: Re: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
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Email Suellen and I are strongly against this. First it would largely impact west Chula Vista where the
lots are typically larger. Why would we want our beautiful neighborhoods to become more dense?
It is a backhanded way of changing a single family zoned neighborhood into a multi family neighborhood
without changing zoning. Parking and traffic are already a problem in many neighborhoods. This would make it
worse. Our quality of life would be negatively impacted. I am a landlord with 3 single family dwellings and
could greatly benefit financially but the negatives far outweigh any financial benefit. This short term solution to
a perceived housing problem would lead to long term negative impacts on west Chula Vista
neighborhoods. Please oppose this measure.
David and Suellen
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Subject: FW: Item #7, 10/1/2019: Removing owner -occupancy requirements for ADU's
-----Original Message -----
From: Suellen Butler [mailto: ]
Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 4:01 PM
To: Mary Salas; John McCann; Mike Diaz; Steve C. Padilla; Jill Galvez
Subject: Item #7, 10/1/2019: Removing owner -occupancy requirements for ADU's
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Dear Mayor Salas and Council -members,
My husband David and I are life long Chula Vista residents, we want to go on record as strongly opposing this
agenda item. First it would largely impact west Chula Vista where the lots are typically larger. Why would we want
our beautiful neighborhoods to become more dense? It is a backhanded way of changing single family zoned
neighborhoods into a multi family neighborhoods without changing zoning. Parking and traffic are already a
problem in many neighborhoods, this would only make it worse. Our quality of life would be negatively impacted.
My husband and I own 3 single family rental properties on the west side of town and we would greatly benefit
financially if this item were to pass, but we feel the negatives far outweigh any financial benefit. This is short term
solution to a perceived housing problem which would lead to long term negative impacts on west Chula Vista
neighborhoods. I feel this council needs to begin looking at the long term issues their legacy will leave for the
future residents of Chula Vista.
I urge you to reflect on the beloved movie "It's a Wonderful Life", do you want to be remembered by future Chula
Vistan's as a council full of Mr. Potter's who created the slums of Potters Field, or do you want to be a George Bailey
who gave people pride in their town and roots for their children to grow. Please oppose this measure.
Thank you,
Suellen R. Butler
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Subject: FW: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
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From: Jill Galvez
Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 5:02 PM
To: Kerry Bigelow <KBigelow@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions for ADUs
Please distribute - thank you!
Warm regards,
Jill M. Galvezl Councilmemberl District 2, Northwest
276 Fourth Avenue I Chula Vista, CA 191910
Phone: 619.691.51771 Cell: 619.997.1016 Email: jm alvezgchulavistaca.gov
Begin forwarded message:
From: < >
Date: October 1, 2019 at 4:58:17 PM PDT
To: 'Jill Galvez' <jmgalvez(iDchulavistaca.gov>
Subject: RE: Important: Council agenda item #7, removing owner -occupied restrictions
for ADUs
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Email I believe there is a real problem with removing the owner occupancy requirements. There are already
many non -owner occupied properties in chula vista and many of those are not well taken care of. In
general, renters just do not care about the neighborhood the way that owners do. I believe this will cause a flood of
non -owner occupied building additions and effectively doubling the density of our current neighborhoods and create
slums. Also, there is not enough street parking as it is. Every street is full of parked cars. Please, at least maintain the
requirement for parking on the property.
Thanks
Tim Smith