Dear Friends of UC,
This is the second of two posts from us regarding the University Community Plan Update. The first, (posted yesterday) contained our comments on the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (DPEIR).
This post summarizes our comments on the Second Draft of the University Community Plan.
We have submitted a letter to the City, dated April 27, 2024, detailing our comments on the Second Draft of the Plan. As discussed in our prior communications, the City rejected most of the recommendations we submitted after the Community Discussion Draft of the Plan was released last spring. We have therefore reiterated our comments with the goal that the City would agree to some minor compromises to help protect the existing communities and the environment.
Comments must be submitted by Monday, April 29, 2024 and are submitted to planuniversity@sandiego.gov. You may also want to copy Mayor Todd Gloria at mayortoddgloria@sandiego.gov, Councilmember Joe LaCava at JoeLaCava@sandiego.gov, and Councilmember Kent Lee at KentLee@sandiego.gov.
If you agree with our recommendations, we encourage you to submit your own comments.
The following sample email summarizes our main comments. Please feel free to use it:
To Whom It May Concern:
I am submitting comments on the University Community Plan Update. I support all of the comments submitted by Help Save UC. I especially want to highlight the following:
The height limit for any future development at the UC Marketplace (the Sprouts shopping center on Governor Drive) must be 40 feet with a setback of 30 feet from adjacent properties.
The height limit for any future development at the University Square (the Vons shopping center on Governor Drive) must be 50 feet with a setback of 30 feet from adjacent properties.
The density at the UC Marketplace must be 29 dwelling units/acre and the density at the UC Marketplace must be 54 dwelling units/acre.
For the four commercial properties (gas stations) on the corner of Genesee Avenue and Governor Drive, along with the Chase Bank and Carl’s Jr. properties located on the south side of Governor Drive, east of University Square, and the commercial property on the northwest corner of Regents Road and Governor Drive (Outcast Grill and offices/retail), these properties must have a maximum density of 29 dwelling units/acre, the current height limits must be retained, and setbacks must be 30 feet from adjacent properties.
Development on a property designated “Community Village” in the University Community Planning Area shall maintain a minimum of 80% of ground floor building area for post offices, pharmacies, community serving retail, food, beverage, and grocery use.
Next Steps
We will do our best to keep you informed of the city’s response and the next steps in this process.
Sincerely,
Help Save UC