General (3)Jennifer L. Hall
From: Mary Dragieff <
Sent: Friday, January 7, 2022 1:45 PM
To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Gloria S. Ma'ae; Jose Diaz; Avelino Valencia; Trevor O'Neil;
Stephen Faessel; Ted White; City Manager
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Grandmas House at West and Pioneer
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Dear Mayor, City Council members, City Manager and Building Director,
Where shall I start regarding the letter from David Zisser to James
Vanderpool regarding Grandmas House?
Perhaps such a letter is meant to be intimidating, rude or threatening. In this
case, I found it to be all three, plus arrogant. HCD has interpreted the law as
they see it, however is this how Anaheim perceives it, as well as other cities in
the state? Is this the first CUP for transitional housing to be denied by the
city? Why is the state saying a CUP is unnecessary for transitional housing,
when the city obviously had many others from Grandmas House, and other
group home businesses?
Not only did planning and development unanimously deny the CUP, but
you, our city officials agreed unanimously to deny. The reason was "over
saturation." The state should recognize this reason as valid groups.
According to the letter transitional home businesses are permitted to
commercialize our communities. And, have the ability to put any size
occupancy in these homes, including persons with severe mental illness. It
seems to me the state cares nothing about the quality of life in our
communities or the group homes.
We saw yet another show of true arrogance by the founder of
GHH. Contacting the news to do a follow up story on how she beat
Anaheim and is moving into the property. She gave us the impression that
she has a wonderful partnership with the city. This seems to be a case of
throwing the city and the residents "under the bus." For her to say that once
they move into these locations, everyone loves them when at all of the
meetings held, neighbors complained about syringes thrown over walls, men
and women arguing, loud noise, and trash.
You have heard from many disgusted residents of the community over the
past months. A half dozen people clearly stated said "enough is enough."
Our Westmont Colony has enough! Several realtors told Jenet at meetings
that they will help her find another location. But no, she wants 626 West St.
so GHH can turn it in a MOTEL. And since there is currently no limit on
occupants, it will grow to 25, 35, 45 or more than 55. If Anaheim does not
stand up to the state now, this play will be coming to your street soon.
I hope we can count on your support and challenge the state over their
discrimination against homeowners, and families of this once great state.
By the way, when we contacted our neighbors again to inform them of this
latest stab in the back, two neighbors have moved out of the state. Both
replied, but I think you can guess what they had to say. Permitting a huge
number of these homes into our neighborhood was one of the reasons they
gave. It is beyond comprehension what is happening.
Sincerely,
Mary Dragieff
43 year resident in our home
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