HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-17 Item 13 - Written Communications - Michelen Mucho1
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Subject:City of Chula Vista: City Council Meeting Comments
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name: City Council Meeting Comments
Date & Time: 03/17/2020 4:00 PM
Response #: 40
Submitter ID: 73211
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Survey Details
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Please use this form to submit comments on items that appear on the City Council's agenda or general comments to be
provided to the City Council. Comments submitted up to 30 minutes prior to a Council Meeting will be provided as part of
the meeting. Comments submitted later will still be accepted, but will not be provided to the City Council as part of the
meeting.
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please email the City Clerk at cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov or call (619) 691‐5041.
Council Meeting Date
03/17/2020
Is your comment related to an item that is on the agenda for the meeting date selected?
(○) Yes
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Enter the agenda item number.
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What is your position on the item?
(○) I oppose the item.
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Comments (if any)
Any comments submitted will become part of the public record.
My husband and I recently bought our first home this past October which is on Ridgewater Dr, and to our understanding,
the project would begin 40ft from out property (our backyard) as stated in the last meeting when asked. These homes along
Ridgewater Dr. were built with the intention of a beautiful view that would always keep or even increase the property value
as they were built with cast iron fences to enjoy the nature filled view. We alongside the other neighbors on Ridgewater Dr.
would appreciate it if nothing were in our backyards except the nature that already resides there. The neighborhood south
of the project site (St. Claire neighborhood) would also be affected and they do not wish to have it built either.
It was stated in the last meeting that self‐storage units would be the least amount of noise and traffic, but this will not
guarantee the privacy each home being violated by everyone who has access (or the time, possible teenagers) to pass
by/visit/walk through/hangout/rob units on the premises. Invading our privacy by just having the build there is our main
concern. Self storages get robbed frequently and draw much attention from people trying to steal from these units. We, the
neighborhood along Ridgewater Dr. would not feel safe keeping our windows/curtains open knowing at anytime someone
could be observing in. For the amount of money we have to pay to live in this community in addition to the HOA fees and
other living expenses, our home is the safe haven we slave away to enjoy, to retreat to. If we don't feel safe at home, what
are we spending our hard earned money on? and if we were to sell it? Any type of build directly behind us would definitely
bring our property value down which is not an option for us.
At the last meeting, many neighbors were not physically present. This is definitely due to the fast that there wasn't enough
notice to the meetings, the notices were not reaching out to the home owners specifically which causes more residents to
overlook and even toss out, and was scheduled at a time that seemed to be the most inconvenient for the working parent
(working to be able to afford the mortgage to live in this beautiful peaceful area). If the city truly wanted to consider what
the direct neighborhood and surrounding neighborhood felt about the project, why not have these meetings at a time when
they are able to show up‐ or give more notice than one weeks time so that these families wanting to represent the
neighborhood have the time to make necessary arrangements to be present. In addition to this, our HOA was not included
as an extra source to reach the community, when it was stated in the last meeting that they were notified.
We understand that there was a land swap of some sort here and a business owner is "stuck" with this piece of land. As a
small business owner myself , I understand this as well. They are investing and spending their hard earned money to
reevaluate, study, develop new ideas and projects for the site that we as neighbors will unfortunately always band together
and disapprove of. I truly understand business is business, but at the end of the day as we fight for this hard earned private,
peaceful, natural view, the ones trying to make MORE money off this project are able to retreat back to their sanctuary
homes that I'm sure include some type of beautiful view that they work hard to afford. We are asking to keep ours.
Is there any way that this piece of land can be donated for a tax break / honorable recognition to the San Diego National
Wildlife Refuge?
We as a community and collective of surrounding neighborhoods greatly appreciate your time and consideration, especially
during this sensitive time. We hope your loved ones and communities stay safe and healthy!
The following information is optional, although we do request it for follow up purposes.
Name
Michelen Mucho
City of Residence
Chula Vista
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Contact Information
(This information will only be provided to staff and City Councilmembers; it will not be made available to the public.)
Address 809 Ridgewater Dr.
Phone number (619) 852‐6677
Email address mishmuchoweddings@gmail.com
Thank you,
City of Chula Vista
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