SU250009 Handout Memo 2
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DATE: 3/3/26 TO: Planning & Zoning Commission From: Joel Landis, Planner SUBJECT: SU250009 – 18401 W. Moreland Backyard Rentals Agenda Item: 7 Staff has continued to receive several items of opposition since the publishing of the staff report and subsequent handout memo. Attached to this memo are additional letters of opposition. Staff has prior received opposition from all parties, so the total count is not changed. However, one of the parties has indicated that they own a property within the 300’ buffer. While the supermajority has already been triggered, staff has updated this map to show this parcel as now being against the project. Attachments: SU250009 300’ Map (1 page) Additional Opposition Items (9 pages) Billy Hood APN: 502-37-101 Re: SU250009 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing because I do not want the loud event hall to be approved near my home. I am an adult, but my brain works like a eight-year-old. Loud noises are very hard for me. When there is loud music, bass, or lots of people, I feel like I am in pain. My body feels bad and I cannot calm down. I cover my ears, cry, and sometimes feel like I need to run away. This is not something I can control. My home is where I feel safe. Loud music and shaking sounds go through the walls, even when I am inside. I cannot escape the noise, especially the bass. I cannot just leave my house when this happens, and I cannot get used to it. Everytime the cars start to arrive my anxiety increases and I start shaking. Please do not approve this permit. I need my home to stay quiet so I can feel okay and live safely. Thank you Sincerely, Billy Hood Alex Covarrubias APN: 502-37-865 February 25, 2026 I oppose the special use permit for 18401 W. Moreland St. (Permit No. SU250009). I own the lot located to the southwest of Mr. Benavides's property. After I refused to allow event participants to park on or around my property, Mr. Benavides became disrespectful toward me. Despite my refusal, I have documented on camera individuals attending his events entering my property without permission, including visibly intoxicated individuals. These events generate significant traffic and safety concerns in what is otherwise a quiet residential area. Attendance has reached hundreds of people, which is wholly inconsistent with the character of the neighborhood and substantially increases the risk of disturbances, trespassing, and criminal activity. For these reasons, I strongly oppose approval of this permit. Thank you, Alex Covarrubias APN: 502-37-865 February 25, 2026 I oppose the special use permit for 18401 W. Moreland St. (Permit No. SU250009). I own the lot located to the southwest of Mr. Benavides's property. After I refused to allow event participants to park on or around my property, Mr. Benavides became disrespectful toward me. Despite my refusal, I have documented on camera individuals attending his events entering my property without permission, including visibly intoxicated individuals. These events generate significant traffic and safety concerns in what is otherwise a quiet residential area. Attendance has reached hundreds of people, which is wholly inconsistent with the character of the neighborhood and substantially increases the risk of disturbances, trespassing, and criminal activity. For these reasons, I strongly oppose approval of this permit. Thank you, Bharathi Rao 12919 W Luchana Dr Litchfield Park 85340 February 25, 2026 To Whom It May Concern: With regards to Case 4SU250009, brought to our attention by Dave Bandley and other residents and owners in Quintana Estates. 1 wish to provide a brief history of our dealings with Ruben Benevides, I own the lot directly across fom M'. Benavides property, APN: 502'-37-0778. He approached us about renting our lot for use as a parking area a few years ago. We planned to lease to him this land, contingent upon signing a lease, and complying with various legal and logistical requirements including providing legal indemnity for us with an insurance policy for the use of that land. He failed to provide the requested insurance, and as a result, we declined to rent to him. Despite this, Mr. Benavides placed rock material and a large tank on our property and began using it as a parking lot, including renting parking spaces to semi-truck owners. We informed him that all activity must stop and made efforts to block him from using our land. Nevertheless, he continued to use the lot to park his on semi-truck. We have recently sent Mr Benevides text messages to his phone and mailed a formal Cease and Desist aemand, regarding the unauthorized use of our propeFty, Given his repeated disregard for property rights, failure to provide insurance, and use of our land without permission or compensaon, I question his willingness to comply with rules or conditions imposed by the county and his willingness to cooperate with the neighborhood. Based on this history of non-cooperation from Mr Benevides, I am currently supporting the petition to deny his application for a Special Use Permit. Sincerely, Bharathi Rao 2026-02-25