Comments on: Rehabilitation of Older Homes in Yorba Linda http://www.horton4yl.com/local-concerns/rehabilitation-of-older-homes-in-yorba-linda/ Yorba Linda News You Can Use Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:27:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: R Reiter http://www.horton4yl.com/local-concerns/rehabilitation-of-older-homes-in-yorba-linda/comment-page-1/#comment-3270 R Reiter Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:27:22 +0000 http://www.horton4yl.com/?p=679#comment-3270 Jan, I see no value added to Yorba Linda to preserve the vacant properties as historical sites. What a waste that would be. The boyhood home of President Nixon is a restored home in Yorba Linda and that is enough. The city council does not need to waste tax dollars "saving" eyesores. VR Tom Jan,

I see no value added to Yorba Linda to preserve the vacant properties as historical sites. What a waste that would be. The boyhood home of President Nixon is a restored home in Yorba Linda and that is enough. The city council does not need to waste tax dollars “saving” eyesores.

VR

Tom

]]> By: Rod http://www.horton4yl.com/local-concerns/rehabilitation-of-older-homes-in-yorba-linda/comment-page-1/#comment-3149 Rod Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:18:49 +0000 http://www.horton4yl.com/?p=679#comment-3149 I tend to agree that the city should not be in the real estate business. I do not want to see the homes destroyed either. I think there is some history to held close by keeping these homes in place. What if, the city were to sell the homes to individuals to be used for residence or business and find a way to provide loss interest restoration loans to those people? Just like Anaheim did with the old home down town. R I tend to agree that the city should not be in the real estate business. I do not want to see the homes destroyed either. I think there is some history to held close by keeping these homes in place.
What if, the city were to sell the homes to individuals to be used for residence or business and find a way to provide loss interest restoration loans to those people? Just like Anaheim did with the old home down town.

R

]]> By: David http://www.horton4yl.com/local-concerns/rehabilitation-of-older-homes-in-yorba-linda/comment-page-1/#comment-3119 David Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:03:43 +0000 http://www.horton4yl.com/?p=679#comment-3119 Perhaps an option would be to make them available for sale at a very low cost and require them to be relocated. Include an historic renovation incentive of $10K or so to the buyer to offset the relocation cost. If no takers in a resonable timeframe, zone the land for a developer to come in with a competitive low cost housing project. Perhaps an option would be to make them available for sale at a very low cost and require them to be relocated. Include an historic renovation incentive of $10K or so to the buyer to offset the relocation cost. If no takers in a resonable timeframe, zone the land for a developer to come in with a competitive low cost housing project.

]]> By: Jane http://www.horton4yl.com/local-concerns/rehabilitation-of-older-homes-in-yorba-linda/comment-page-1/#comment-3115 Jane Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:53:18 +0000 http://www.horton4yl.com/?p=679#comment-3115 The home near the postoffice is far past its restoring stage and is now an eyesore, unhealthy, infested structure falling down hazardous to all of Yorba Linda, especially the surrounding neighborhood. Mildew and animal infestation is very dangerous. The current owner needs to be sensitive to their environment impact and plan respectively to remove the structure. The home near the postoffice is far past its restoring stage and is now an eyesore, unhealthy, infested structure falling down hazardous to all of Yorba Linda, especially the surrounding neighborhood. Mildew and animal infestation is very dangerous. The current owner needs to be sensitive to their environment impact and plan respectively to remove the structure.

]]> By: Susie http://www.horton4yl.com/local-concerns/rehabilitation-of-older-homes-in-yorba-linda/comment-page-1/#comment-3103 Susie Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:34:31 +0000 http://www.horton4yl.com/?p=679#comment-3103 Rehabilitating old homes should not be a top priority when there is still no concrete plan for the town center. Furthermore if these homes are rehabilitated, what would they be used for? Renters or historical buildings. If used for renting that would cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars to make these homes up to code. If used for historical purpose, There would be the cost of a caretaker and up keep on the property with no incoming revenues. I believe either way it will cost the city too much money. Lets put all of our eggs in building a beautiful town square for everyone to enjoy. Thanks Susie B Rehabilitating old homes should not be a top priority when there is still no concrete plan for the town center. Furthermore if these homes are rehabilitated, what would they be used for? Renters or historical buildings. If used for renting that would cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars to make these homes up to code. If used for historical purpose, There would be the cost of a caretaker and up keep on the property with no incoming revenues.
I believe either way it will cost the city too much money. Lets put all of our eggs in building a beautiful town square for everyone to enjoy.
Thanks
Susie B

]]> By: A Johnson http://www.horton4yl.com/local-concerns/rehabilitation-of-older-homes-in-yorba-linda/comment-page-1/#comment-3097 A Johnson Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:40:03 +0000 http://www.horton4yl.com/?p=679#comment-3097 Jan...... We don't need to be spending money to fix these homes since the only reason I can see to do this is for their historical significance. There are already several homes in the downtown area which are fine examples of the architecture and building style of this period. Even if the city were awash with money, I am sure there are other, more appropriate and useful projects, with greater return for our citizens, which could use the money. Jan…… We don’t need to be spending money to fix these homes since the only reason I can see to do this is for their historical significance. There are already several homes in the downtown area which are fine examples of the architecture and building style of this period. Even if the city were awash with money, I am sure there are other, more appropriate and useful projects, with greater return for our citizens, which could use the money.

]]> By: D Bernstein http://www.horton4yl.com/local-concerns/rehabilitation-of-older-homes-in-yorba-linda/comment-page-1/#comment-3094 D Bernstein Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:15:59 +0000 http://www.horton4yl.com/?p=679#comment-3094 Agreed. Without an accepted Town Center plan, this makes no sense. Additionally, the placement of the homes (widely spaced and close to Lakeview, but lower than grade) is problematic. The homes don't appear to have much historical significance and certainly don't seem ideal as rentals. However, could the homes be repurposed as historical examples? In McKinney, TX (as in many older communities) some old homes have been moved and sited closely together to create a courtyard historical museum. Could this replace the proposed performing arts center as a historical/event venue? Could they be moved to Bryant Ranch House and Musuem? Perhaps to the site of the new park at Lakeview/Bastanchury? Maybe to the Friends Hi School site? Or maybe sold cheaply or given to individuals who will pay to move them to their properties? Just ideas. But DO NOT rehab on site for affordable housing, bad idea. Agreed. Without an accepted Town Center plan, this makes no sense. Additionally, the placement of the homes (widely spaced and close to Lakeview, but lower than grade) is problematic. The homes don’t appear to have much historical significance and certainly don’t seem ideal as rentals.
However, could the homes be repurposed as historical examples? In McKinney, TX (as in many older communities) some old homes have been moved and sited closely together to create a courtyard historical museum. Could this replace the proposed performing arts center as a historical/event venue? Could they be moved to Bryant Ranch House and Musuem? Perhaps to the site of the new park at Lakeview/Bastanchury? Maybe to the Friends Hi School site? Or maybe sold cheaply or given to individuals who will pay to move them to their properties? Just ideas. But DO NOT rehab on site for affordable housing, bad idea.

]]> By: The Corderos http://www.horton4yl.com/local-concerns/rehabilitation-of-older-homes-in-yorba-linda/comment-page-1/#comment-3090 The Corderos Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:22:26 +0000 http://www.horton4yl.com/?p=679#comment-3090 Let's leave housing development and the cost of "town center revitalization" to the private sector and philanthropic donors. After paying ever-increasing state and federal taxes and fees, folks are struggling now to stretch what is left of their income to pay for their families' needs. We expect those in power to limit spending what they receive of our tax dollars to what is NEEDED rather than for what would be NICE to have. Our city officials traditionally have been fiscally responsible, and we expect, in consideration of the uncertain economic years ahead, that spending will be even more tightly controlled and limited. Let’s leave housing development and the cost of “town center revitalization” to the private sector and philanthropic donors.

After paying ever-increasing state and federal taxes and fees, folks are struggling now to stretch what is left of their income to pay for their families’ needs. We expect those in power to limit spending what they receive of our tax dollars to what is NEEDED rather than for what would be NICE to have.

Our city officials traditionally have been fiscally responsible, and we expect, in consideration of the uncertain economic years ahead, that spending will be even more tightly controlled and limited.

]]> By: R Reiter http://www.horton4yl.com/local-concerns/rehabilitation-of-older-homes-in-yorba-linda/comment-page-1/#comment-3085 R Reiter Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:26:03 +0000 http://www.horton4yl.com/?p=679#comment-3085 Jan.......I have inspected the interiors and exteriors of some of the properties in question and I firmly believe the estimates to restore these dwellings is very, very low and will only grow higher as the change orders come in. I do not believe electrical, plumbing, gas and water restoration could be accomplished for the estimated costs, let alone general structure rehibiliation for safety, roofing and interior work. Bathroom fixtures, kitchen appliances and minimal landscaping will drive the costs out of sight. Raze these city eyesores. Some of the property could be used in the downtown improvement effort and while other areas could be used to satisify the state mandates for high and medium density housing. Restoration of these properties puts the city in the rental and property management business taking care of the properties for the residents, two areas requiring constant attention. As a career Ari Force officer I lived in base housing for many years so believe me, civil engineering and property management is not something the city wants to be involved with. It is a constant nagging headache and even if contracted out would be very, very expensive. VR Tom Jan…….I have inspected the interiors and exteriors of some of the properties in question and I firmly believe the estimates to restore these dwellings is very, very low and will only grow higher as the change orders come in. I do not believe electrical, plumbing, gas and water restoration could be accomplished for the estimated costs, let alone general structure rehibiliation for safety, roofing and interior work. Bathroom fixtures, kitchen appliances and minimal landscaping will drive the costs out of sight.

Raze these city eyesores.

Some of the property could be used in the downtown improvement effort and while other areas could be used to satisify the state mandates for high and medium density housing. Restoration of these properties puts the city in the rental and property management business taking care of the properties for the residents, two areas requiring constant attention. As a career Ari Force officer I lived in base housing for many years so believe me, civil engineering and property management is not something the city wants to be involved with. It is a constant nagging headache and even if contracted out would be very, very expensive.

VR

Tom

]]> By: F Stefano http://www.horton4yl.com/local-concerns/rehabilitation-of-older-homes-in-yorba-linda/comment-page-1/#comment-3083 F Stefano Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:54:53 +0000 http://www.horton4yl.com/?p=679#comment-3083 Jan - I do not believe the City should be in the rental business and I too believe the whole Town Center development should be left to the free market. While some of these homes might have a small degree of historical value, the cost to make them rental-ready would be prohibative at best. I understand the City is mandated to achieve a certain level of low income housing but I 'd much rather see them (City) act as facilitators to private developers than be in the business of rental housing managers themselves. Knock down the homes and clean up the area! Frank Jan – I do not believe the City should be in the rental business and I too believe the whole Town Center development should be left to the free market. While some of these homes might have a small degree of historical value, the cost to make them rental-ready would be prohibative at best.

I understand the City is mandated to achieve a certain level of low income housing but I ‘d much rather see them (City) act as facilitators to private developers than be in the business of rental housing managers themselves. Knock down the homes and clean up the area!

Frank

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