Foothill Boulevard Density Bonus Housing Plan

Expressed strong opposition to the 5-story project, stating it is too large for the community, blocks mountain views, causes fire evacuation and traffic hazards, and provides too few affordable units for the concessions granted.

Argued that the project violates state laws regarding evacuation planning (AB 747 and AB 478) and fails to address severe fire safety and sewer capacity issues, urging the hearing officer to deny the plan.

Shared time to oppose the project, noting he has lived in La Crescenta for 50 years and that high-density developments create safety and security issues.

Expressed opposition as a resident living across from the site, citing excessive building height, traffic hazards, and electrical infrastructure concerns.

Highlighted severe local traffic bottlenecks, lack of police and fire resources, and dangerous evacuation routes out of the foothills.

Raised concerns about traffic congestion on New York Avenue, school traffic from Clark Magnet High School, and inadequate infrastructure to support 87 units.

Spoke in strong support of the project, arguing that the region desperately needs housing, the site is near transit and schools, and state laws like AB 130 mandate approval.

Expressed disappointment over the lack of community outreach by the developer and warned that driveway placement will cause traffic backups on Foothill Boulevard.

Called the 5-story building a monstrosity that will ruin neighborhood character and criticized unchecked housing and ADU density in Glendale.

A 73-year resident of New York Avenue who warned about impossible evacuation times during wildfires and worsening fire insurance availability.

Stated that the project is under-parked and will worsen traffic congestion and safety hazards near Clark Magnet High School and New York Park.

Questioned fire zone determinations and expressed concern over emergency vehicle response times and severe historical traffic gridlock on Foothill Boulevard.

Stated that the project will devastate the community and worsen already severe parking shortages.

Argued that the project does not qualify for a statutory CEQA exemption because it will cause significant traffic and public safety impacts, and urged the city to require full environmental review.

A fourth-generation local resident who described dangerous student driving and heavy school bus traffic blocking the proposed driveway location four times a day.

Expressed deep concern over disaster evacuation logistics for schools and residents, noting police and fire presence is already stretched thin.

Stated he generally supports housing but opposes this project due to fire and flood zone risks and incompatible 5-story height in a low-density mountain community.

Argued that good planning requires height transitions, warning that a 5-story building creates an unwanted wall effect and obstructs mountain views.