More Trouble in College Park
After my post the other day, FFFF received this communication from a gentleman who refers to himself as Richard From College Park.
Dear Friends for Fullerton’s Future,
I’m reaching out about something deeply concerning in Fullerton that I believe needs immediate attention on your blog. You blogged about it yesterday.
The City of Fullerton has issued a permit for a development in our preservation district that is completely out of character with the neighborhood. As you can see from the attached image, this structure is a jarring addition that completely disregards the historic character and architectural integrity of the area.
What’s particularly frustrating is that this is happening in a designated preservation zone where there should be stricter oversight to maintain the neighborhood’s historic charm. The building looks completely out of place and frankly, it’s an eyesore that detracts from the surrounding properties.
I’m wondering how the city could possibly approve something like this in a preservation district. There seems to be a serious disconnect between the preservation guidelines and what’s actually being approved. This sets a dangerous precedent that could lead to more inappropriate developments that undermine the character of our historic neighborhoods.
I think this would make for an excellent blog post that could bring attention to this issue. Perhaps you could explore:
- How this project got approved despite preservation guidelines
- What recourse residents have when inappropriate developments are approved
- Whether there’s been a pattern of similar approvals in preservation districts
- How the city’s planning process might be failing to protect historic areas
I believe your readers would be very interested in this story, and it might help pressure the city to be more thoughtful about future development in preservation districts.
I really want my District Councilman Ahmad Zahra to do something about this travesty.
Please let me know if you’d be interested in covering this story. I’m happy to provide any additional information you might need.
Thank you for any assistance.
Richard from College Park
Thanks for the input. I’m going to stay on top of this. We need to find out who dropped the ball, and why Sunaya Thomas cooked up a rasher of bullshit for the City Councul.
This is an issue of state law, which Sunayana made clear at the last meeting. Take it up with your state representative. It’s not a city matter
And why is it a state matter? That hinges on what constitutes an ADU which this giant box obviously is NOT. It’s a principle building not an accessory structure.
Sunaya Thomas blew it here and it’s obvious. Was she lazy or inept, or both?
Both
It is the City’s position that there are essentially no building codes or restrictions because of “state law”. Makes it easier for them to be lazy and negligent.
I thought the law allowed some discretion to the city when an ADU goes up in a preservation zone. And yeah that ADU is YUGE.
Yeah, that’s not an ADU.
nimbys gonna nimby
That’s nonsense.
Zahra lies and fails AGAIN!
What did he lie about this time?
It’s just a matter of time before Fullerton is exactly like Bell and Bell Gardens. Stuffing eight people into a 2BR 1BA, overcrowded, decayed streets with potholes that swallow small cars, no parking, and a City Council that only cares about using the office for self-enrichment or stepping stone to the next level.
Stuffing people into small units✅
Overcrowded ✅
Decayed streets✅
No parking✅
Corrupt politicians✅
It’s not a matter of time…
We ARE like Bell Gardens/Bell RIGHT NOW.
And then the city will allow paved parking on what used to be lawns.
Thomas should be fired immediately and the city should hire someone more competent, if that’s even possible. This disaster of an eyesore should be torn down immediately- do you hear that Ahmad? And while you’re at it tear down that GD “bump out” on the NE corner of Harbor and Commonwealth, and then send Mario the bill. Easy peasy.
The bump out is even easier, presumably the tear down was long ago agreed to, they just have to act!
There is some sort of settlement of the settlement agreed to by the City Council but to my knowledge not made public.
I don’t know what the big secret is, but I get the feeling it isn’t good.