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Warning about the massive housing development potential under SB 79 tied to dedicated bus lanes and the associated strain on infrastructure.

Praised the Spanish Colonial design and family-sized three-bedroom units, urging approval.

Expressed opposition to the Hermosa Avenue project due to excessive height, four stories, loss of oak trees, and lot coverage.

Agreed with prior testimony regarding the excessive scale and tree removal on Hermosa Avenue.

Expressed strong opposition to the four-story height, traffic congestion, and destruction of mature oak trees.

Expressed concern that the four-story building is too tall for the neighborhood and that street parking is already inadequate.

Objected to the project due to loss of light, privacy issues for adjacent bedroom windows, and increased traffic and density.

Supported the project, praising the architect's handling of a difficult sloping site and noting the project provides extra parking stalls.

Expressed full support for the modern design, affordable housing addition, and proximity to mass transit and local shopping.

Raised concerns about driveway placement, potential crashes, parking deficits, and building height.

Spoke on behalf of the neighborhood association, supporting the project conditionally if adequate landscaping and privacy screening are provided.

Strongly supported the project on behalf of Glendale YIMBY, urging immediate approval to address the housing crisis.

Urged approval of the housing project, arguing that supply constraints drive up housing costs and that new housing benefits the community.

Expressed appreciation for the oak tree preservation but suggested a Craftsman design style to match neighborhood stones.

Supported the project in principle while acknowledging neighbor concerns about property values and neighborhood character.

Expressed frustration with delays in the review process and urged the board to approve housing quickly during a crisis.

Expressed concern about building height, driveway safety, and parking congestion on behalf of neighboring residents.

Commented on local housing politics and election outcomes, encouraging support for housing production.

Advocated for funding an annual quality of life report and suggested partnering with the YMCA to provide swimming pool and recreation access for children in park-poor areas.

Advocated for housing and transit, urging the council not to delay upzoning around BRT stops and arguing that multi-family housing and apartments are beneficial.

Expressed strong support for the project, arguing that Glendale urgently needs more housing.

Expressed alarm over excavation stability downslope from the New York water reservoir.

Requested thorough review of geotechnical reports and reservoir proximity before project approval.

Criticized the project for ignoring hillside ordinances and creating extreme evacuation dangers during wildfires.

Shared terrifying experiences from past wildfires and argued that large developments belong on major commercial corridors like San Fernando Road, not foothills.

Pointed out that the area sits in an indirect wildfire exposure zone prone to flying embers and gridlock.

Expressed concern about cascading traffic bottlenecks when trying to evacuate from mountain cul-de-sacs.

Noted that numerous schools feed into Foothill Boulevard, creating existing congestion that the project will worsen.

Voiced frustration that planning codes and community character are being overridden by developer lawyers.

Detailed how nearby school evacuations during emergencies would collide with neighborhood residents fleeing.

Warned that multiple upcoming developments will destroy the suburban lifestyle of La Crescenta.

Urged the commission to follow state objective standards to avoid costly legal battles.

Shared firefighting experience regarding panic and gridlock during major Southern California wildfires.

Voiced strong support for the affordable housing project as chapter president of Glendale YIMBY.

Expressed frustration with severe traffic conditions near the proposed site.

Cited city evacuation modeling showing streets already over capacity during emergencies.

Shared multi-generational family experiences with foothill disasters and evacuation difficulties.

Noted frequent traffic accidents at the Foothill and New York intersection due to school traffic.

Voiced support for revitalizing the commercial corridor with modern housing for younger generations.

Described morning and afternoon school traffic backups and invited commissioners to visit the site.

Supported the project to address housing shortages and revitalize an underutilized commercial property.

Urged approval to help younger generations afford housing in the community.

Expressed concern that increased traffic threatens pedestrian safety during morning and evening walks.

Called a five-story building an atrocity that will overcrowd the neighborhood and reservoir area.

Urged the commission to approve the vetted project and avoid wasting taxpayer money on delays.

Expressed concern over parking shortages and street congestion caused by the proposed apartment building.

Highlighted severe street parking overflow and speeding traffic issues near Foothill and New York.

Warned about potential impacts on emergency water reservoir pump access and aging sewer line capacity.

Argued that open state water board investigation cases on the property mean it is on the Cortese list and ineligible for CEQA exemptions.

Raised serious concerns regarding narrow street access, emergency vehicle delays, and environmental particulate risks from grading.

Noted that Hillcroft Road is extremely narrow and the proposed home is out of character with the neighborhood.

Expressed concern over the geotechnical engineer's probation status and neighborhood safety.

Argued the home does not fit the neighborhood and questioned construction safety and access.

Highlighted severe drop-offs and drainage concerns along the border with his property.

Voiced concerns about dust allergies, fire safety, and street congestion.

Asked about road repair plans, developer insurance, and construction timeline.

Noted 53 years of residency and warned about long construction timelines and emergency access blocks.

Discussed historical ambulance access problems and severe neighborhood parking shortages.

Raised concerns about neighbor property intrusion during construction and requested independent geological review.

Inquired about Section 8 housing vouchers, housing extensions, and funding allocations.

Expressed support for efforts to address Section 8 housing voucher terminations.

Addressed housing voucher policies and urged council action to protect vulnerable tenants.

Shared historical experience with TDR projects in Los Angeles but cautioned that the staff report was vague and primarily benefited developers.

Expressed support on behalf of the Montrose Shopping Park Association for transferring development potential away from shopping park parking lots to preserve parking and community events.

Cautioned against high-density development encroaching on established neighborhoods and urged careful preservation of community character.

Expressed confusion over the scope of the TDR item relative to parking lots and raised concerns about luxury apartment development versus ownership housing.

Criticized the lack of public outreach on the TDR proposal and asked for clarity regarding housing element inventory numbers.

Argued against the city giving up control of its parcels and expressed opposition to increased density and heights.

Questioned the monetization of public parking lots and called for prioritizing open space and exploring alternative development sites like golf courses.

Voiced strong support for the TDR program as a smart tool to increase housing production near transit corridors.

Praised outgoing Community Development Director Bradley Calvert and supported exploring revenue-generating options like TDR that avoid local tax increases.

Advocated for urban infill housing, supported the Central Avenue project, and discussed transit improvements and bus shelters.

Expressed concern over light pollution from digital signs and supported large-scale housing to address shortages.