The New Upper Pier Ave. Residents Survey
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The New
Upper Pier Ave. Residents Survey
Hand Written Public Comments - Page 1
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1 Hand written comments - Survey # 6 Hermosa is slowly losing its
character & quaintness. I would like to see some $s spent on
repaving residential streets. Our block is a disgrace. Hand written comments - Survey # 10 It looks to me like we are going to
have a UPA line with commercial condos. 200 Pier, mortuary lots, Alta Dena. Plus one on Can’t the UPAC do something about
it? Hand written comments - Survey # 12 I feel quite helpless about the
deterioration of Hermosa. What happened to LOW DENSITY? For every home demolished, 3 go up! Why are we the only city from
Hand written comments - Survey # 13 Ban plastic bags from retail stores.
Create a drop off bin for non
recyclable batteries. Shuttle bus for the city. Senior housing where Hope Chapel is
currently & departing. Require restaurants to use
biodegradable/recyclable to go containers. Hand written comments - Survey # 15 Would it be possible to make the
parking structure underground? Parking is ourt # 1 problem,
however, large parking garages are obviously unattractive. Hand written comments - Survey # 18 People density in Commercial areas
is a positive thing. It is this attraction in the core
central business district of all great cities both large and small that makes
them great and promotes economic well-being. Business needs people and without
people Business will wither and die. I am not suggesting that Rather, the City can adopt specific
general plan amendments and use zoning as a tool controlling the specific types
of retail and commercial uses permitted on Upper Pier. Hand written comments - Survey # 22 Any extra general money ought to be
used to repair some of the badly cracked & pot holed streets in town. We are beatified enough! Hand written comments - Survey # 25.A I feel in today’s stresses on the
environment that this city is not addressing alternate transportation. We need less cars – more mini buses
and bicycles. We live in a beach community – the
city of Hand written comments - Survey # 26 There seems to be a rush to get this
project through. I think we need to slow down. Hand written comments - Survey # 33 How can the city consider increasing
the number of visitors without first increasing the number of parking spaces? How many businesses will
benefit? Only bars and restaurants. How many of the owners are
residents? We sacrifice residents welfare to
restaurant owners. Hand written comments - Survey # 34 All the discussions about further
development in HB does not include the need for considerably more parking. The residents living west of PCH do
not want less than 4 lanes of traffic on Pier. Parallel parking on one or both
sides will delay traffic further as people try to park. Allowing 2-3 story buildings is a
nice idea, but where will the parking be? Hand written comments - Survey # 35 I am concerned about the impending
impact of increased day-time and weekend traffic on or around Pier. I believe City Planners may be
underestimating the volume of traffic to be added from all the new office condo
projects around town and the high number of special events. There is absolutely no way The parallel parking idea is a
recipe for disaster!... Why does Hermosa Council feel like
we need to attract even more visitors and out-of-towners down to our city? Residents like Hermosa because it is
a little forgotten Shangri-La, peaceful, quiet, and a slice of nature. We don’t really need more traffic
and more visitor issues… Hand written comments - Survey # 36 We do not need wider sidewalks. I have pushed strollers, jogged,
ridden my bike, etc. countless times and never found sidewalks to be too
narrow. Wider sidewalks would only benefit
the already over-abundant restaurants. A bike lane would be great. Stop the bar madness… Hand written comments - Survey # 37 Appreciate your efforts to get more
people in the community involved. Hand written comments - Survey # 38 Pier Avenue in Hermosa needs “small
town charm.” We are a small town! We need a fresh
coat of beautiful paint. People need to feel like they are
walking in a a beach cottage/dining area with lots of “cottage” charm. That means picket fences, roses,
bright colors, rocking chairs & an overall “old” feel. We in Hand written comments - Survey # 39 Build pedestrian bridge across PCH
at Pier on south side. Build pedestrian bridge across
greenbelt at Pier and Valley/Ardmore eliminating surface crosswalks. This should architectural (arched)
and a gateway structure that signage forever could be hung from. Put traffic lights, like MB, at
Valley/Ardmore and Pier on greenbelt. Consider diversifying traffic flow
from Keep current traffic configuration
on Hand written comments - Survey # 40 We on 16th Street are
already overwhelmed by the “improvements” Hermosa made by putting a traffic
signal at the bottom of our hill. Residents of this area have been
attending HB cit mtgs. For 2 yrs and Hermosa government
still does whatever is best for business owners! Stop trying to turn Hermosa into a We want to have the “small town”
atmosphere back! Stop trying to upgrade, electronify
everything, and push more business, population & noise on us! We attend mtgs, elect officials,
vote & nothing ever changes. HB city government still ignores the
rights of residents & finds “loop holes” to push thru projects they want. Or, enough notification isn’t given to residents to attend mtgs. Not everyone is, or wants to be,
“on-line” for everything! Hand written comments - Survey # 41 I am in favor of ending our city’s
status as a “party/drinking destination.” We need to return the emphasis to
that of a family oriented city. A broader band of businesses like we
once had downtown, i.e. theater, hardware store, pharmacy. The new construction on PCH over the
past 15 years is not tasteful. Take a look at the city of We are just a few years behind them
in the steady decline of quality. Hand written comments - Survey # 42 I think the UPAC should be replaced
with a What the past Council and (current)
have done to our city is sad. (As well as the Planning
Commission). Our city has been transformed from a sleepy little beach community with cute beach bungalows and funky shops and eateries into a town only visited by weekend drunks and now gang members. It
needs to stop! People should visit our town for the
beach, and the businesses should be geared for community and not the out of
towners who only trash our city. Hand written comments - Survey # 44 Despite being an avid bicycler, I
don’t believe Hand written comments - Survey # 46 Satisfied with Hand written comments - Survey # 47 Area needs more trees both sides of
street to create a beautiful entry to the city. Leave sidewalks as they are. Hand written comments - Survey # 48 This project was the brainchild of
the downtown Bar & Resturant Association, the businesses on You do not need to do anything
except keep existing streets in good repair. This is a beach – not a target for
big development. Stop this nonsense. Good government is govt. that leaves
us alone. Enforce existing health & safety
rules & quit trying to “find” new projects. Hand written comments - Survey # 49 I do not favor
changing the parking. I do not want
sidewalks widened – they are already too wide. Skateboarders now use it as a
speedway. How much sidewalk do you need to
walk on… Just clean up the existing business
fronts. Widening sidewalks, changing parking, will do
nothing to enhance Survey does not give any
consideration to residents with limited mobility who must use a car to
patronize local businesses. Postpone using funds for landscaping
and street lighting improvements until residential streets are improved,
repaired and repaved. Hand written comments - Survey # 54 I am not in favor of any additional
parking structures. It’s crowded enough as it is! People seems to find places to park
even during the fairs. PS One fair per year
is enough. Place a “tax” or increase fees… on Hand written comments - Survey # 56 This whole act is more bars. Councils before have done it and so
of course not only have they lied and so does this council It is going to be bars and more
cages for the people on the wide new sidewalks. The regular business stores will be
gone and the new will be Bars Bars and more Bars. Hand written comments - Survey # 57 Why do we need so many business
condos? To many overly big buildings will
ruin the small town effect. How about more parking? We have lost a lot of small businesses
which are being replaced by upscale boutiques and restaurants. More will be lost with the beach
front sale of Mermaids etc. More 3 story
buildings! Hand written comments - Survey # 59 I think a bridge over PCH would be a
lot more beneficial than a bridge over the greenbelt. A bridge over the greenbelt only
increases speed on I don’t see any benefit to
pedestrians since there are 4 stop signs in the area. However crossing PCH is a lot more dangerous. Hand written comments - Survey # 60 We like your [survey] approach. Hand written comments - Survey # 65 Less commercialized downtown. DO NOT increase retail & bar
square footage in order to increase the city’s tax base… DO NOT want Hermosa becoming like This city is for Residents first –
commercial 2nd. Our property taxes should fund
another Lunar Landing program by NASA if fiscal responsibility is exercised. More is NOT better always. Hand written comments - Survey # 66 I am very concerned with the
direction the city is going to take with all the properties at play on the
ocean front near the pier. Huntington Beach is a case in point,
in my mind, of what large development creates in a small town, and at least
Huntington has a much larger residential area to balance somewhat the downtown
development. Here, it is all right in our faces
and the impact will change this community forever. Does it make sense to allow
development requiring more & more city services (i.e. – the six additional
officers now required downtown) to overwhelm the character of the city &
bring in artificially contrived hordes whose primary interest is not in the
beach for its natural attractions. Hand written comments - Survey # 67 I’m not clear on the kind of
“improvements” suggested for PCH. I usually drive mainly to the Vons
shopping area 1-2X/wk. With mixed use suggestions – 1. Depends on the architecture 2. Like to wait & see how the new projects (on Pier/Manhattan Ave) look & works out (mainly re: traffic, parking, etc.) “Gateways” are really an really an
awful idea – a nicely designed sign would be better. My suggestion: Use $$ to repair all
current ugly brown & yellow street signs. This change would in itself make the
whole city look better. Hand written comments - Survey # 72 Yes!!! I have concerns about the
UPAC project. First, let’s talk financing. How much Hermosa money will go into
the project. Shouldn’t the McPherson oli
controversy be settled before Hermosa embarks on such a complex-expensive
undertaking? Now that Assemblyman Lieu has pulled
his proposal aren’t chances of a settlement diminished? I don’t see how Hermosa can win in
the McPherson case. Now let’s talk about Every time I walk by the “200”
project I think “When will this be completed?” Across the street, the dairy is
up for development with office condos & snack shop. How about “Pink??” It’s been empty
for several weeks. It’s up for grabs as well. Now let’s talk about the mortuary.
White & Day moved out & the building stood empty for quite a
while. The buildings were finally
demolished & the lost stood vacant; now something is finally happening. What will it be like with sidewalks
being torn out with these other developments taking place? Hand written comments - Survey # 101 1. 2. lanes 2. New landscaping 3. Plant new big shade trees (not palms!). Let's be a real "cool city." Hand written comments - Survey # 103 I like Hermosa just the way it is! Hand written comments - Survey # 104 Like City Council meetings, the city
has been great while 338 Pier is being constructed and destroying my house. Very supportive & helpful! Hand written comments - Survey # 105 Don’t waste our money. Don’t build a
new fire station. Spend wisely! Hand written comments - Survey # 106 Too many bars in Hermosa. Too much is done to support a
handful of bar owners. Hand written comments - Survey # 107 No new development between Stop all 2 story or more
floors on Keep our lives safe for walking! No kids need to confront angry
motorists driving through Hermosa! Hand written comments - Survey # 108 Keep Hermosa a quaint beach
city. Not like Hand written comments - Survey # 109 I think surveys are great especially
on important matters like this. There should be more of these in the future. I cannot hear Council meetings
because I have Direct TV and I am not going to meetings that last too many
hours. The community needs to be more
informed then they can have some input. I am not in favor of government
spending based on 5 people. Better communication is the way to
go. Hand written comments - Survey # 110 Thank you for doing this! Hand written comments - Survey # 117 Bike lanes! Hand written comments - Survey # 124 The intersections of Pier &
Valley/Ardmore are chaotic at best & when the kids get out of school they
are dangerous and basically out-of-control. Anything which can be done to ease
the confusion I would support, e.g.: crossover ped walkway on greenbelt for
children, joggers, etc; move the bus stop out of the equation;
be sure to keep 4 lanes. Hand written comments - Survey # 135 You need to build a walking bridge
“over” PCH @ Pier before people are killed. |
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The New
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The New Upper Pier Ave. Residents Survey
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