At its next meeting (agenda here) the Monrovia City Council will, among other things, consider ...
~ Purchasing the house at 222 E. Cypress Avenue for $1.53 million. The two-story property, in poor condition, is on a 32,514 square foot lot and was built in 1892. The city is concerned that another buyer might "consider development opportunities inconsistent with goals established by the City." The staff report says, "Future uses of the property have not been determined." Details.
~ Appropriating all of its Community Development Block Grant money from the federal government to residential rehabilitation. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Do it!! We need to preserve our beautiful Monrovia heritage!
ReplyDeleteNo no no.
ReplyDeleteCity is then going to spend several million fixing it up.
Besides doesn’t city give big tax breaks to people who buy/maintain historic homes?
Why did the city allow the Burr house property to be subdivided if they really cared about historic preservation--such a shame!
ReplyDeleteThe Council certainly has more money than intellect. Trying to pretend that the community should not change is to deny the tides, as a king once did. He lost and the city solons also are going to waste taxpayer money on a foolish goal.
ReplyDeleteCA, Monrovia along with it, is going to see people with intellectual and financial capital leave on an accelerated basis. That means a lower tax base and less money for government slugs to spend. This is a case of clueless people thinking they can freeze time so life will not challenge them any more.
That is "unsustainable" as a philosophy, as proven many times historically. Of course, some people are unburdened by the past and its lessons, and think they can make a future in their ignorance of what has worked and doesn't.
By all means, take your intellect and financial capital and leave California. We don't need anymore angry, mean-spirited people like you here, let alone in Monrovia. Your poorly written ramblings show you're unhinged and possibly aggressive (which is problematic and potentially dangerous). At the very least, take several writing courses so you can learn how to share your opinions in a thoughtful and considerate manner without all that unnecessary anger.
DeleteGive the money to the school district since they are 10 mil in debt
ReplyDeleteThat’s their own doing. City shouldn’t fill that gap.
DeleteI am not sure of the financial feasibility, but perhaps the city could flip it to a developer contingent upon a specific use: affordable housing that is actually affordable. Someone did a beautiful job with a multi dwelling project on Mayflower and Lime (I think).
ReplyDeleteDo it ! Absolutely preserve our historic heritage, maintaining the aspects of positive cultural heritage... and not subverting it in the guise of affordable housing.
DeleteDon’t do it, it will be a money pit. Save our money for more worthy causes. Not every old house needs to be saved and balanced development isn’t a bad thing
ReplyDeleteWhose the person in the picture?
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