FBCSP Workshop #1

The First FBCSP Workshop was a big success and we want to share that success with you!

Workshop #1 - History of the Foothill Blvd. Corridor Specific Plan. Our own neighbor, Jon vonGunten, who worked on the Specific Plan before it existed coordinated this workshop which included opening remarks by STNC president Dan McManus and an outstanding presentation by the planner who worked on the Specific Plan for 3-1/2 years, Nicolas Brown. Here are some highlights I took away from the Workshop:

1. As soon as Councilman Joel Wachs took office after the death of Howard Finn, Mr. Wachs made sure an Interim Control Ordinance was in place while the Specific Plan was created.

2. If we're not happy with our Community Planners at City Planning, we can get our Councilman to help replace them.

3. We can improve our Specific Plan by updating the Design Guidelines today. No need for a Community Design Overlay (CDO) or other layer of documents to refer to.

4. Many of the problems we have today still exist -- specifically an abundance of auto uses, proliferation of signage.

5. Major Activity Areas, Target Areas were included to tighten and improve development in these areas.

6. The Neighborhood Council is important for the community.

7. Building and Safety should enforce the existing rules.

Thank you to Joe Barrett, Sunland-Tujunga Alliance, for filming the presentation and making it possible for viewing online.

Links to the handouts are on this blog.

Now -- its time for your feedback. Comment here or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/SunlandTujungaNC

Workshop #2 - What happens when the FBCSP doesn't work well? will be held on Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m. -- More details soon!

Thank you to Mr. Brown, Mr. vonGunten, the committee and to all for your participation!

--Cindy Cleghorn
STNC Secretary
FBCSP Workshops Committee Chair

Workshop #1 this Saturday!

FBCSP Workshop Meeting - Wed 2/21 - 6:00 pm

Our next committee meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday. This meeting will take place 1/2 hour before the monthly LAPD Neighborhood Watch meeting.

FBCSP Workshop Meeting - Wed 2/15 - 6:30 pm