10.1. Public Hearing to consider an appeal of Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 3210-23 for a new church and coffeehouse at 611 W. Chapman Avenue and finding of CEQA exemption.
Dear Honorable Mayor Slater and Honorable Councilmembers of the City of Orange,
As a resident of Parker Street, I write to express my strong opposition to the granting of Conditional Use Permit No 3210-23 to CedarHouse. I am deeply concerned about the impact this organization will have on our neighborhood. Upon moving to Parker Street four years ago, my fiancé and I found a warm and welcoming community among our fellow residents. I fear that allowing CedarHouse to operate will drastically alter the feel and safety of our neighborhood. In addition to the concerns already raised, the influx of visitors attracted by CedarHouse's activities poses a significant threat to our tranquility. The potential increase in noise levels resulting from music and foot traffic is alarming, as it jeopardizes the peaceful environment we cherish. Furthermore, heightened activity in our residential area raises valid safety concerns, particularly for families with young children or elderly residents. I implore you to reverse the approval of Conditional Use Permit No 3210-23 and, by doing so, safeguard the integrity of our beloved neighborhood and the well-being of its residents.
Dear Honorable Mayor Slater and Honorable Councilmembers of the City of Orange,
This letter is written to express my deep disappointment regarding the recent decision to grant Conditional Use Permit No 3210-23 to CedarHouse. As a long-time resident of the City of Orange, I firmly believe that this decision goes against the strategic planning goal of enhancing and promoting the quality of life in our community.
Having resided in Orange for 38 years, 32 of those years on North Parker Street and currently living on North Pixley Street, for the past 6 years, I have witnessed the love and care the neighborhood residents have invested in maintaining its charm and tranquility. However, the introduction of a coffeehouse/church to our quaint neighborhood would undoubtedly disrupt the peace and security we have worked to develop and come to cherish.
As a single mother raising two children, I have relied on the close-knit nature of our neighborhood to provide a sense of safety and familiarity. Knowing each of my neighbors on North Pixley Street and North Parker Street has fostered a strong sense of community and has been invaluable in ensuring the wellbeing of my family. Over the last six years my kids have been blessed to live within walking distance of their grandparents’ house on North Parker Street. This is the quintessential example of our orange community, down the street, through the alley and up three houses to Mimi and Papa’s house. The addition of a coffeehouse/church establishment that will be providing assistance for emotional and psychological health, hosting large events of 40-80 people multiple times a week, with the addition of live music would inevitably alter the dynamics of our neighborhood, leading to increased noise levels, traffic congestion, a loss of security, and damaging to the close connections we have cultivated over the years.
I find it disheartening that the city would endorse a decision that does not align with the planning goals set forth for our community. Our aim should be to enhance the quality of life for all residents, while preserving Orange’s rich heritage and a sense of small-town charm. I believe that granting the aforementioned Conditional Use Permit would hinder rather than contribute to this objective.
In light of the above, I wholeheartedly support the appeal to deny Conditional Use Permit No 3210-23. It is my sincere hope that you will consider the concerns raised by many residents, including myself, and reassess the decision in order to preserve the unique character and tranquility of our beloved neighborhood.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that you will take our collective voices into serious consideration when reviewing the appeal.
Warm Regards,
Andrea Brooks
170 N. Pixley Street
Orange, CA 92868
agaasch@hotmail.com
Dear Honorable Mayor Slater and Honorable Councilmembers of the City of Orange,
As a resident of Parker Street, I write to express my strong opposition to the granting of Conditional Use Permit No 3210-23 to CedarHouse. I am deeply concerned about the impact this organization will have on our neighborhood. Upon moving to Parker Street four years ago, my fiancé and I found a warm and welcoming community among our fellow residents. I fear that allowing CedarHouse to operate will drastically alter the feel and safety of our neighborhood. In addition to the concerns already raised, the influx of visitors attracted by CedarHouse's activities poses a significant threat to our tranquility. The potential increase in noise levels resulting from music and foot traffic is alarming, as it jeopardizes the peaceful environment we cherish. Furthermore, heightened activity in our residential area raises valid safety concerns, particularly for families with young children or elderly residents. I implore you to reverse the approval of Conditional Use Permit No 3210-23 and, by doing so, safeguard the integrity of our beloved neighborhood and the well-being of its residents.
Stephanie Mohl
Resident, Parker Street
Dear Honorable Mayor Slater and Honorable Councilmembers of the City of Orange,
This letter is written to express my deep disappointment regarding the recent decision to grant Conditional Use Permit No 3210-23 to CedarHouse. As a long-time resident of the City of Orange, I firmly believe that this decision goes against the strategic planning goal of enhancing and promoting the quality of life in our community.
Having resided in Orange for 38 years, 32 of those years on North Parker Street and currently living on North Pixley Street, for the past 6 years, I have witnessed the love and care the neighborhood residents have invested in maintaining its charm and tranquility. However, the introduction of a coffeehouse/church to our quaint neighborhood would undoubtedly disrupt the peace and security we have worked to develop and come to cherish.
As a single mother raising two children, I have relied on the close-knit nature of our neighborhood to provide a sense of safety and familiarity. Knowing each of my neighbors on North Pixley Street and North Parker Street has fostered a strong sense of community and has been invaluable in ensuring the wellbeing of my family. Over the last six years my kids have been blessed to live within walking distance of their grandparents’ house on North Parker Street. This is the quintessential example of our orange community, down the street, through the alley and up three houses to Mimi and Papa’s house. The addition of a coffeehouse/church establishment that will be providing assistance for emotional and psychological health, hosting large events of 40-80 people multiple times a week, with the addition of live music would inevitably alter the dynamics of our neighborhood, leading to increased noise levels, traffic congestion, a loss of security, and damaging to the close connections we have cultivated over the years.
I find it disheartening that the city would endorse a decision that does not align with the planning goals set forth for our community. Our aim should be to enhance the quality of life for all residents, while preserving Orange’s rich heritage and a sense of small-town charm. I believe that granting the aforementioned Conditional Use Permit would hinder rather than contribute to this objective.
In light of the above, I wholeheartedly support the appeal to deny Conditional Use Permit No 3210-23. It is my sincere hope that you will consider the concerns raised by many residents, including myself, and reassess the decision in order to preserve the unique character and tranquility of our beloved neighborhood.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that you will take our collective voices into serious consideration when reviewing the appeal.
Warm Regards,
Andrea Brooks
170 N. Pixley Street
Orange, CA 92868
agaasch@hotmail.com