High-Density Apartment Development at Foothill and New York

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.

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.

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

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.