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Matter 25-515

Final Adoption of Ordinances.

Land Use & Zoning City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 02 May 2025
1 Document on file 19.6 MB · 1 extracted · 1 AI summary
File
25-515
Type
Final Adoption of Ordinance
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
02 May 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 03:53

The papers

1 document · 19.6 MB
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(a) Letters from the Public

19.6 MB Extracted AI Summary
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This document contains a formal objection to the proposed rezoning of properties on Glen Eyrie Avenue from R-1-8 (Single-Family Residence) to Open Space (OS). The objection outlines several key concerns, including the inclusion of existing residential structures in the rezoning map, potential loss of property rights, inappropriate application of General Plan policy, loss of private use and property value, lack of transparency and due process, and absence of compensation or clear benefits to homeowners. The authors request immediate clarification on various points and urge the Planning Division to withdraw the proposal until proper public engagement can occur.

Key points
  • The rezoning includes existing homes and structures, which raises legal and practical issues.
  • The General Plan should not justify broad zoning changes without considering their impact on homeowners.
  • Rezoning would restrict the ability to use or improve properties and could reduce property values.
  • The proposal lacks transparency and adequate explanation.
  • Homeowners seek clarification on property rights and future use of their land.
Limitations
  • The text contains placeholders and incomplete sections, such as missing specific addresses and details regarding the proposed rezoning.

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Subject: Formal Objection to Proposed Rezoning of Open Space Glen Eyrie Avenue from R-1-8 to We are writing to formally object to the proposed rezoning of our property at Glen Eyrie Avenue, currently zoned R-1-8 (Single-Family Residence), to Open Space (OS). This proposed action which was introduced as part of the General Plan alignment, includes existing residential structures such as homes, garages and other improvements on multiple affected parcels in the Willow Glen neighborhood along Los Gatos Creek. Key Objections: 1. Rezoning Map Includes Existing Structures The rezoning map provided by the City includes existing homes, garages, and other legally built residential structures within the proposed Open Space (OS) zone. This is deeply concerning. Open Space zoning is typically reserved for undeveloped or environmentally sensitive land—not for active, occupied residential lots. Including existing structures in the Open Space zone raises numerous legal and practical issues. Chief among them is the potential loss of property rights: homeowners may be prohibited from maintaining, improving, or rebuilding structures that fall within the newly zoned area. This could result in...