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'� c v u° ws V yO G O m Dc cV O u O o y 'P O 00 d y m V R V 9 O S 9 E Z v m o a` �o S 'o E o_ "O o o E E o S I m 5 i 0 E a c 5 0 v L 'E � c a 0 Pi VISION 2004 ENDORSEMENTS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH February 2, 2001 Mr. Donald Glasgow, Chairman Corona del Mar Business Improvement District P. O. Box 2295 Newport Beach, CA 92659 -2295 Dear Mr. Glasgow: The Economic Development Committee appreciated the presentation on Corona del Mar's Vision 2004 project at our meeting of January 17, 2001. It was good to hear that the Business Improvement District is providing strong leadership, and that the business and residential communities are united behind the goal of improving Corona del Mar. • As you will remember, some concern was expressed with the long -term costs of the plan, especially to maintain the generous amount of landscaping proposed, and to cover City liability after Caltrans relinquishes control over Pacific Coast Highway. Nonetheless, the Committee was very glad to see your plan moving forward, and voted to support the plan in concept. • On behalf of EDC, I wish you the best of luck as you continue working to improve one of Newport Beach's important commercial villages. Si�ncerel , Sharon Z. Wood Assistant City M ger City Hall • 3300 Newport Boulevard • Newport Beach, California 92663 -3884 6 �l CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH -z 6-t/ FO February 2, 2001 Mr. Donald Glasgow, Chairman Corona del Mar Business Improvement District P. O. Box 2295 Newport Beach, CA 92659 -2295 Re: Corona del Mar's Vision 2004 Presentation at EQAC Dear Mr. Glasgow: Thank you and Mr. Edward Selich for your presentation on Corona del Mar's Vision 2004 project at the January 15, 2001 meeting of the City's Environmental Quality Affairs • Committee ( "EQAC "). It was good to hear that the business and residential communities are united behind the goal of improving Corona del Mar, and that you are doing extensive public outreach to inform, to hear and respond to reactions and to develop a consensus from the community for the Project. 0 As you know, many EQAC members expressed several concerns including safety, traffic, the size and scope of the landscaping including the size of replacement street trees, and funding and maintenance of the Project. Having recognized these concerns, EQAC's overall reaction was very positive: the full committee voted to support the plan in concept and expressing its hope that you will find funding to implement it. On behalf of EQAC, I wish you the best of luck as you continue your work to improve the quality of life in Corona del Mar. We look forward to hearing additional presentations as your plans take further shape and definition. Sincerely, Robert C. Hawkins, Chair Environmental Quality Affairs Committee City Hall • 3300 Newport Boulevard • Newport Beach, California 92663 -3884 • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH February 22, 2001 P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915 Mr. Donald Glasgow, Chairman Corona del Mar Business Improvement District P. O. Box 2295 Newport Beach, CA 92659 -2295 Re: Corona del Mar's Vision 2004 Plan Dear Mr. Glasgow, Thank you and our colleague Ed Selich for your presentation on Corona del Mar's Vision 2004 project at the January 4, 2001 Planning Commission meeting. It was good to hear that the business and residential communities are all involved in a cooperative effort to improve the Corona del Mar commercial area. Additionally, the extensive public • outreach campaign to inform, to hear and respond to reactions; and to develop a consensus from the community for the Project will benefit the entire program. As you know, the Planning Commission members had questions regarding the loss or gain of parking spaces, the way the sidewalks would be refurbished, the potential abandonment of Larkspur, funding of the improvements, and long term maintenance requirements. The Commission also indicated an interest in on -going involvement as environmental, traffic and fiscal studies are completed. With this said, the Planning Commission as a whole is very impressed with the work on the Vision 2004 plan to date. It appears to balance the long -term interests of the business and residential communities with the unavoidable reed to allow Coast Highway to accommodate its regional transportation service role. On behalf of the Planning Commission, I wish you the best of luck as you continue your planning process. We look forward to hearing additional presentations as your plans take further shape and definition, and look forward to participating in their implementation as the specific plan is considered for approval by the City. Sincerely, D —7 • Larry Tucker, Vice Chair Planning Commission 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach 0 1666 A unique blend of people and place Corona del Mar CHAMBER of COMMERCE web site: www.cdmchamber.com e-mail: cdmchamber @earthlink.net February 13, 2001 Members of the Newport Beach City Council C/o Ms. Lavonne Harkless, city Clerk PO Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Dear Members of the City Council: The Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce fervently recommends the conceptual plan of Vision 2004. It is believed that both businesses and residents • will equally benefit from the relinquishment of Pack Coast Hwy by Caltrans to the city of Newport Beach. 0 This visual conceptual plan has been shown to the Corona del Mar Residents Association, all Corona del Mar homeowner groups and to the Board of Directors, as well as the entire Chamber membership. The Chamber urges your support of this plan when it is presented to you for your approval. Sincerely 4,,e-4�42Z_l � Luvena Hayton Secretary 2843 East Coast Highway • Post Office Box 72 • Corona del Mar, CA 92625.949/673 -4050 Fax 949/673 -3940 �Cltyof Newport Beach P.O. BOX 1768, 3300 NEWPORT BLVD PHONE 949. 644 -3151 COMMUNITY SERVICES NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915 FAX 949 - 644.3155 February 21, 2001 Donald Glasgow, Chair Corona del Mar Business Improvement District PO Box 2295 Newport Beach, CA 92659 Dear Mr. Glasgow: You and Ed Selich are to be congratulated for the excellent presentation made January 2, 2001 on the CdMBID Vision 2004 proposed plan of improvements along East Coast Highway through Corona del Mar business district. It is obvious that much time, effort and community involvement went into this plan. The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission (PBEtR) was unanimously impressed • with the presentation. As is obvious the plan in addition to the landscaping aspects encompasses extensive traffic and monetary concerns, PBEtR in its advisory capacity to the City Council on all matters pertaining to parks, beaches, recreation and parkways and street trees look forward to working with your organization. Sincerel y Val Skoro, Chair Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission 0 NEWPORT HARBOR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A RESOLUTION OF THE NEWPORT HARBOR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN SUPPORT OF THE CORONA DEL MAR VISION 2004 WHEREAS, the year 2004 is the centennial anniversary of Corona Del Mar; and WHEREAS, in August of 1999, the Corona Del Mar Building Improvement District, in conjunction with the Orange County American Institute of Architects, hosted a weekend long design forum where professional architects and urban designers met with business people and residents to explore what design changes could be brought about to improve the Corona Dei Mar business district; and WHEREAS, the Corona Del Mar Building Improvement District, in conjunction with the Corona Del Mar Resident Association, and the Corona Del Mar Chamber of Commerce is preparing a specific area plan for the Corona Del Mar Business District entitled "Vision 2004 "; and WHEREAS, Vision 2004 will include a design for the public improvements on Coast Hwy; and WHEREAS, advisory design guidelines for the improvement of building facades, a new parking plan, and new • sign guidelines will be part of Vision 2004; and WHEREAS, improved development standards for commercial properties and improvement of alleys adjacent to the business district will be part of Vision 2004; and WHEREAS, in order to make significant changes through the business district the city needs to assume jurisdiction over Coast Highway from the state (Cal Trans.); and WHEREAS, the goal of the specific area plan is to increase the quality of life in Corona Del Mar and to restore and strengthen the "Village" atmosphere of Corona Del Mar business district; and WHEREAS, Vision 2004 envisions the creation of a linear park -like environment along Coast Highway from Avacado Street to Seaward Drive unlike that which exists in any other business district in Southern California; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, does hereby support the Corona Del Mar's Vision 2004 effort to develop a unique business district for the long range success of Corona Del Mar as a intricate component of the Newport Beach business community. ADOPTED, signed and approved this 23`d day of February, 2001 at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce. *4Jk Richard R. Luehrs, President *oseplf Parker, Chairman 1470 JAMBOREE ROAD, NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660 - PH: (949) 729-4400 - FAX: (949) 729-4417 - WEB: WWW.NEWPOPTBEACH.COM E � NEWPORT BIACH ( A l I f 0 1H (OIORM (OASim March 5, 2001 Mr. Don Glasgow Chairman Corona del Mar Business Improvement District P. O. Box 2295 Newport Beach. CA 92659 -2295 Dear Mr. Glasgow: I have reviewed the conceptual plan for the Corona del Mar Business Improvement District's proposed "Vision 2004" and support this design. The "Village" atmosphere of the plan and increased quality of life are very attractive features • afforded to the entire city. The improved landscaping, decorative lighting fixtures and a coordinated collection of street furniture are just a few of the proposed worthy improvements. 1 believe the "Vision 2004" plan is a beautiful revitalization to The Seaside Garden Village. 0 I urge you to support the proposed "Vision 2004" conceptual plan for Corona del Mar's Centennial. John F. Cassady Executive Director JFC:jac NEWPORT BEACH CONFERENCE & VISITORS BUREAU 3300 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California 92663, (949) 722 -1677 1- 800 -94 -COAST FAX: (949)722 -7672 www.newportbeach- b.corn ® P tr with say -based ink m rc dcd pep .. CORONA DEL MAR RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION • Dedicated to preserving the quality of life of the community since 1987. `In unity there is strength" March 27, 2001 BOARD OFDIRECTORS The Corona del Mar Residents Association is supportive of Vision 2004 and encourages the city council to support it as well. If you have questions, please contact me at (949) 675 -9312. Kind regards, ael L. Toerge Chairman 3334 E. Coast Hwy., P.O. Box 1500, Corona del Mar, California 92625 DON GLASGOW, CHAIRMAN Michael Toerge Chairman CORONA DEL MAR BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PO BOX 2295 OLDEC ..• NEWPORT BEACH CA 92659 PatrickBartolic Nancy Gardner Pat Hauk RE: VISION 2004 Troy Mikulka Robert SatHer Dear Don: Robert Scherer Michael Toerge Donna watt Over the past several months, board members and members at large of the Corona Luvena Hayron del Mar Residents Association have reviewed the Vision 2004 urban revitalization plan put forth by the Corona del Mar Business Improvement District. Vision 2004 IRVINE TERRACE: Val Skoro has been well received among our membership and we are in support of your efforts Son Luker to bring the conceptual plan to reality. We understand that to effectively bring about the design enhancements, the California State Department of Transportation must HARBOR VIEW HILLS: relinquish control of the portion of Pacific Coast Highway that runs through Corona Debbie Allen Jane Lyons del Mar to the City of Newport Beach. While financial and liability concerns have &RONA yet to be resolved, our association understands that the BID proposes to carry out HIGHLANDS: Vision 2004 with no special tax nor assessment to residents or business. Carl Jeremias Bill Finster The Corona del Mar Residents Association is comprised of residents located within SHORECLM. the sixth councilmanic district. Our board of directors is comprised of board Scott Mason members from the established homeowners associations within Corona del Mar. For CAMEO HIGHLANDS. those areas of Corona del Mar where no formal homeowners association exists (the Tony Fisher flower streets), the area is divided into five subsections each with a board appointed Marge Sawyer member. Resident feed back from each of these areas is presented to our board by CAMEOSHORES. each respective board member thereby incorporating the views of a vast number of Laura Dietz residents in our opinions. Audrey Moe Our association publishes and distributes a newsletter of general interest to CdM residents. Our last two newsletters were sent to over 3,660 households in Corona del Mar targeting approximately 7,000 residents. A detailed description of Vision 2004 was included in these newsletters. The Corona del Mar Residents Association is supportive of Vision 2004 and encourages the city council to support it as well. If you have questions, please contact me at (949) 675 -9312. Kind regards, ael L. Toerge Chairman 3334 E. Coast Hwy., P.O. Box 1500, Corona del Mar, California 92625 C IRVINE March 28, 2001 Mr. Donald Glasgow, Chairman Corona del Mar Business Improvement District P.O. Box 2295 Newport Beach, CA 92659 -2295 Dear Mr. Glasgow: The Irvine Terrace Board of Directors met on Monday, March 26, 2001. The Board reviewed the Corona del Mar Vision 2004 project at the meeting. It was decided to support your project in • concept. The Irvine Terrace Board would be interested and is concerned about the long -term cost and financing of the plan and would appreciate being kept apprised of future developments. u Good Luck in moving forward with your plan. Sincerely, Harve rown, Pre d Board of Directors Irvine Terrace Community Association Dictated, but not read. P.O. Box 19530 • Irvine, California 92713 • (949) 752.2225 s bore Clif f s • at Carona Del Mar r ✓ March 2, 2001 Mr. Don Glasgow Corona del Mar Business Improvement District P.O. Box 2295 Newport Beach, CA 92659 -2295 Re: Vision 2004 meeting with Shore Cliffs Homeowners February 25b, 2001 Dear Mr. Glasgow: On behalf of the 139 Shore Cliffs homeowners, we want to thank you and Edward Selich for taking the time on February 256' to educate us about the Vision 2004 plan for Corona del Mar. The meeting had a great turnout we are excited about the Vision 2004 plan. Corona del Mar has much to offer, but it currently lacks many of the major amenities and "village " ambiance that can ensure the longevity of both the business community and homeowner values. We would like to assist the Corona del Mar Business Improvement District in its endeavor to make this plan a reality. The Vision 2004 Plan addresses the lack of the overall ambiance by addressing the need to improve lighting, landscaping and hardscaping medians and sidewalks, increasing pedestrian crossings and street . access to create a community with character in a village atmosphere. Shore Cliffs would be very receptive to a traffic signal at the comer of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Seaward Road. The traffic volume and speed (often 60 mph northbound on PCH until Poppy) are a danger to pedestrians and to traffic entering and leaving Shore Cliffs at the Seaward intersection. Ever - increasing traffic from Crown Cove Retirement Center, which uses the Seaward intersection as a turnaround, adds to the danger at this intersection. The proposed lookout area would be an improvement over what is currently dirt and weeds. With no additional parking proposed for southbound PCH, the walkway improvements will enhance the southern terminus of the "village ". The board members and homeowners attending the presentation at Shore Cliffs indicated that they are in full support of your proposal. Several residents have spoken with board members at other community gatherings, and every comment has been favorable. We support the Vision 2004 plan for Corona del Mar, and will assist your efforts in any way possible to make the vision a reality. Sincerely, SHORE CLIFFS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Scott Mason President Shore Cliffs Property Owners Association, Inc. Page I • HvhD0nG1mgow3.doc Harbor View Hills Community Association Post Office Box 54 Corona Del Mar, California, 92625 -0054 February 7, 2001 Donald H. Glasgow, Chairman Business Improvement District 31 Whitecloud Irvine, CA., 92614 Re: Corona Del Mar Centennial Vision 2004 Project Dear Don, Thank you very much for speaking to the Harbor View Hills Community Association Annual Meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2001, about the exciting Vision 2004 Project for Corona Del Mar's Centennial. Good job! Very much appreciated by the Association and our membership. It was clear from the informal showing of hands following your presentation that you have the overwhelming support of our membership in making this project happen. Corona Del Mar will be a better community because of it. • Please feel free to use the name of our Association as an enthusiastic supporter for Vision 2004. Also, if the Board of Directors of the Harbor View Hills Community Association can help you, Ed Sellige, and your organization in your efforts, please don't hesitate to call upon us and we will respond. Again, thank you for coming and along at our Annual Meeting. '�6urs`very Y, I. Douglas Campbe , President Copies: HVHCA Board of Directors • 0 Corona NlghlandS Pr9pCft OWNS ASSIC18UM P.O. Box 415 Corona del Mar, CA 92625 January 28, 2001 Corona del Mar Business Improvement District Donald Glasgow, Chairman P.O. Box 2295 Newport Beach, CA 92659 -2295 K-. M �. Thanks to you and Ed for your presentation to the Corona Highlands Property Owners Association's General Membership Meeting on Jan. 22,2001 of Vision 2004, a plan for Corona del Mar's Centennial. There were approximently 65 -70 people in attendance and the majority of those present approved the plans and as a group, voted to support them. . Now we all await future news and developments on the project. • Sincerely, ZD Eleanor Lumsdon Pres, CBPOA • 0 0 Sneak January 19, 2001 ff P.O. Box 2594, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Ed Selich Corona del Mar Business Improvement District P O Box 2299 Newport Beach, CA 92659 Re: Vision 2004, A Plan for Corona del Mar's Centennial Mr. Selich, The board of directors for Speak Up Newport thank you and Mr. Glasgow for the presentation you gave our members at our January 3, 2001 meeting. After careful deliberation, Speak Up Newport's board of directors voted unanimously to support Vision 2004. We wish you success with this endeavor. ,Sincerely dn George Schroeder Vice President, Speak UP Newport weak Up \,e +sport ri a non - profit mutual benerit or,antzat:on. . ;x;: _.+.r> .ire :" pra%ide .= .. .. forum and ?Fee recoenition to thu;e •oho make posr.e cute 'r: STATE CAPITOL P.O. BOX 942649 SACRAMENTO, CA 94249-0070 (916) 319 -2070 FAX (916) 319 -2170 DISTRICT OFFICE 18952 MacArthur Bvd. SUITE #220 IRVINE, CA 92612 • March 2, 2001 c4sPmhlu Gli£arnin �rglslafurr ' re 3' .m M � JOHN CAMPBELL ASSEMBLYMEMSER, SEVENTIETH DISTRICT Mr. Don Glasgow Corona del Mar Business Improvement District 31 Whitecloud Irvine, CA 92614 Dear Don: COMMITTEES VICE CHAIRMAN: BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS MEMBER: INSURANCE UTILITIES AND COMMERCE BUDGET - SUBCOMMITTEE # 4 STATE ADMINISTRATION I enjoyed meeting you yesterday to discuss Corona del Mar's "Vision 2004" project. It is a pleasure to represent you in the State Assembly. I look forward to working with you in the future to make this project a success. JC /gf Printed w Recycled Paper CALIFORNIA MARKETING ( 0 H ( E P T S February 21, 2001 Mr. Don Glasgow Chairman, Corona del Mar Business Improvement District PO Box 2295 Newport Beach, CA 92659 -2295 Dear Mr. Glasgow: I have read and studied the Corona del Mar Business Improvement District's proposed • "Vision 2004" conceptual plan and I support it in theory. As a Newport Beach business owner, I believe the proposed "Vision 2004" conceptual plan will increase the quality of life in Newport Beach. It will strengthen the "village" atmosphere of the business district in Corona del Mar for residents, business people and the entire city. This plan is a unique opportunity to take the Corona del Mar business district to a level that is equal to the beautiful residential community surrounding it. Thus, providing a front door to the community that the entire city can be proud of Sincerely, Peggy'Fort President California Marketing Concepts PO Box 5111 • BAtBoA IstANN, (A 91661 • Tit 949.615.0501 • FAX 949.615.0506 • E - NAlt De99Yfort @aoLAOm SHERMAN LIBRARY AND GARDENS . 2647 EAST COAST HIGHWAY CORONA DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA 92625 (949) 673 -2261 February 16, 2001 Members of the Newport Beach City Council City of Newport Beach PO Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 Dear Members of the City Council: As an Advisory Board Member of the Corona del Mar Business Improvement District and Director of Sherman Gardens, I am strongly in favor of the Vision 2004 conceptual plan. By supporting this plan the City has an opportunity to improve the quality of life in Newport Beach and strengthen the "village" atmosphere of the business district in Corona del Mar for residents, business people and the entire community. • I urge you to support the proposed Vision 2004 conceptual plan, which includes an agreement with the State of California to give complete control of Pacific Coast Highway to the City of Newport Beach. Thank you for your consideration. 0 Sin erely, r e2G�E % =�+ G� Wade Roberts, Garden Director Sherman Library and Gardens CATHIMARIE'S INC. • Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation February 21, 2001 Mr. Don Glasgow Chairman Corona del Mar Business Improvement District P.O. Box 2295 Newport Beach, CA 92659 Dear Mr. Glasgow, My family has run three businesses continuously over the past thirty years in Corona del Mar; we have leased the office space in the same building for that period of time. I myself am a graduate of Corona del Mar High School, so in all aspects you can say I am a "local boy ". Within that thirty years, there has been much discussion, good planning and very little action in creating a refined, bold Corona del Mar. I participated in the design charette in August of 1999 hoping at last that there would be progress in bringing the ambiance of the village up to its true potential. The recent work taken on by the Business • Improvement District in continuing the vision and excitement of that event is remarkable in its scope and thoroughness. Here at last is a viable concept to bring Corona del Mar a world class identity and an environment that matches the unique character of this 97 year old village. r� By way of this letter, my wife, Cathy (the President of Cathimarie's Inc.), myself, and the rest of our office pledge our support and efforts in the realization of the Vision 2004 plan. Please count on our total cooperation in whatever it takes to finish this job. Sincerely Cathy Palmer President, Cathimarie's Inc. Scott Palmer CFO, Cathimarie's Inc. 2816 E. Coast Hwy #A Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 (949) 721 -8447 • FAX (949) 721 -6821 Catmarinc @aol.com C, H ` Crown �CE February 20, 2001 Members of the Newport Beach City Council C/o Ms. Lavonne Harkless, City Clerk City of Newport Beach PO Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Dear Members of the City Council I am a long time Newport Beach resident, grew up in Corona del Mar, and graduated from CDMHS. My father and I run the Crown Hardware chain, the first store being the CdM location which my father purchased and took over in 1974. My brother is also a long time business owner in the village. As a Corona del Mar business owner, I believe the proposed "Vision 2004 "plan IS the future for CdM. It is time for members of the business community and the residence to stand behind the Vision 2004 plan. This plan stands to greatly increase the beauty and the style that is so prevalent in the surrounding neighborhoods. There are many businesses in the village that have started in this direction on their own. With the recent beautiful remodel of Albertson's, the center with KFC and The Coffee Bean, Prudential, our recent Hardware store remodel, our almost completed renovation of Cabrillo Medical which is now retail fronted at PCH and Begonia, and the future Coco's remodel. Picture the entire village with this type of facelift plus lush landscaping, enhanced amenities, better public highway crossing, street -side dining, etc. The future is bright with this proposal. The CdM Business Improvement District has done a tremendous job, donating massive amounts of time and effort in pursuit of the Vision 2004 dream of a beautified CdM Village. I urge you to support this plan. Thank you for your consideration ri rK acnutein • own Ace Hardware CORPORATE OFFICES 9045 ADAMS AVENUE, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646 PHONE 714.962.4160 FAX 714.962.5594 Crown tCE Hardware February 21, 2001 Members of the Newport Beach City Council C/o Ms. Lavonne Harkless, City Clerk City of Newport Beach PO Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Dear Members of the City Council: I am a long time Newport Beach resident having moved to Newport Beach in 1970. My wife and I have raised three sons in Newport and Corona del Mar. I purchased the Crown Hardware store in Corona del Mar in 1974. I retained the name, as it stems from the city name "Corona." We currently operate ten stores in Orange County, all bearing the Crown name. As a Corona del Mar business owner, I believe the proposed "Vision 2004 "plan is instrumental for the business and residential well being of our village. With the greatly increased property • values and the prosperity of the residence of the area, the business district must reflect this. At this time the competition for our residences' - dollars get greater by the day. With new, beautiful, modem malls and plazas being built daily in Orange County, we run an increasingly difficult task of keeping dollars coming into our outdated and unappealing stretch of highway. We need to be proactive to keep these dollars coming in. The people with the money live in this town but spend much of it elsewhere. The Vision 2004 will greatly aid in stemming this outflow. • A number of business owners recognize the need for updating and have taken a proactive approach. Albertson's, Prudential, W alkie Ray's properties, and our two buildings (Crown and Cabrillo Medical at Begonia) are what the entire village needs to do. I ask that you very seriously consider the need for the highway relinquishment and the Vision 2004 plan. Thank you for your consideration Schulein vn Ace Hardware CORPORATE OFFICES 9045 ADAMS AVENUE, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646 PHONE 714.962.4160 FAX 714.962.5594 • PROPERTY VALUATION SPECIALISTS, INC. 2660 East Coast Highway Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Tel. (949) 640 -9002 Fax (949) 640 -0843 E -mail PVS2@aol.com February 20, 2001 Members of the Newport Beach City Council c/o Ms. Lavonne Harkless, City Clerk City of Newport Beach PO Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915 Dear Members of the City Council: I am a Corona del Mar business owner and a 21 year resident. I support the Business Improvement District's plan "Vision 2004 ". I believe the plan will not only improve the quality of life for residents of the community but also create a superior atmosphere for business. I urge you to support and agree to the State of California's relinquishment of the Pacific Coast Highway to the City of Newport Beach and the "Vision 2004" plan as a whole. The proposed "Vision 2004" improvements in Corona del Mar can only improve the image of the entire City of Newport Beach. This is an opportunity for you to make a significant and long- term impact on the City, both now and for future generations. Sincerely, Q� �� S Y_Y, _ , Sharon Dawson Property Valuation Specialists, Inc. 11 DAWSO N & DAWSON • A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION ATTORNEYS AT LAW JOHN HARLAN DAWSON 2660 EAST COAST HIGHWAY 11007-1907) CORONA DEL MAR. CALIFORNIA 92625 KEITH ABBOT DAWSON February 21, 2001 Members of the Newport Beach City Council C/O Lavonne Harkless, City Clerk City of Newport Beach P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Re: Vision 2004 Members of the City Council: TELEPHONE (949) 720 -9414 TELECOPIER (949) 759 -9144 E -MAIL: DAWSLAW®ACCESSI.NET I am pleased to add my name to the list of supporters of the Corona Del Mar Business Improvement District's Vision 2004. I am familiar with the support its goal of creating • of other coastal communities the fact that the single -most of life in Corona Del Mar is heartedly support acquiring State of California, just as done. Vision 2004 conceptual plan and I village atmosphere, just as a number have done with great success. Given significant influence on the quality the Pacific Coast Highway, I whole - the Pacific Coast Highway from the many other coastal communities have You have before you a once -in -a- lifetime opportunity to change Corona Del Mar for the better forever and to claim credit for the legacy that you will leave behind. As a 30 -year resident and as a business owner in Corona Del Mar, I urge you to support Vision 2004 and I urge you to cut through the red tape and make Vision 2004 a reality. 40 KAD /jm Very Truly Yours, SIBLING ASSOCL9TES 2699 White Road, Suite 150 Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 222 -5775 January 23, 2001 Mr. Donald Glasgow, Chairman Corona del Mar Business Improvement District Post Office Box 92295 Newport Beach, CA 92659 -2295 Re: STREETSCAPE RENOVATIONS EAST COAST HIGHWAY CORONA DEL MAR, CA Dear Don: Thank you for taking the time to meet with Dan Ardell, Lisa Lovely, Doug Cook and me to review your plans for Pacific Coast I- Eghway streetscape in Corona del Mar. As I explained, Sibling Associates and/or Sanderson -J.Ray Development own commercial • properties impacted by your plans located at: 2929 East Coast Highway 2931 East Coast Highway 2933 East Coast Highway 2935 East Coast Highway 2939 East Coast Highway 3141 East Coast Highway 3420 East Coast Highway 3426 East Coast I- Eghway 3444 East. Coast I- Eghway Kentucky Fried Chicken Mayur Cuisine of India Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Holiday House Liquor Mr. Best Dry Cleaner Rite Aid House of Fitness Salon Raffine Coco's Restaurant For some time, I have been concerned that this commercial district is looking rather seedy. What you and others are proposing will make a huge difference in restoring the "village feel ", which is what makes Corona del Mar special. I have reviewed your conceptual plans and believe that, with minor changes, they have the potential to transform this area of Corona del Mar both by enhancing its ambiance and encouraging pedestrian traffic. As a property owner, my support of your undertaking reflects a certain amount of "enlightened self - interest ". Specifically, my partners and I believe that your program will enable us to atttract superior tenants and achieve higher rents for the properties we own in • Corona del Mar. Mr. Donald Glasgow January 23, 2001 Page 2 I also want to offer my opinion on behalf of Cottage Corona del Mar, a shop my wife Janet and her partner lease at the intersection of PCH and MacArthur Boulevard. They have a vested interest in the commercial success of the area and believe that the beautification program you are proposing will increase business and attract additional customers. Finally, I commend you for your personal involvement in this undertaking. It may take a while but I believe your program will succeed and that the community will greatly benefit by it and owe you a great debt of gratitude. Very truly yours, W jJes "Walkie" Ray cc: . Mr. Ed Selich Mr. Michael D. Ray Ms. Lisa Lovely ,�` m 0 0 Corona del Mar Business Improvement District Donald Glasgow, Chairman P.O. Box 2295 Newport Beach, CA 92659 -2295 Dear Don: I am writing this letter in behalf of the proposed Corona del Mar Business Improvement District. I strongly support the efforts of the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce in its work, under your dedicated chairmanship, to upgrade and make our village more user friendly in keeping with current best planning features. As you know I attended the weekend planning sessions at the Corona del Mar Youth . Center some years ago. It was a remarkable synthesis of good thinking in its result. I have lived in Corona del Mar for 44 years, and I look forward to the proposed improvements. Thank you for your efforts in making wonderful improvements in our village. Sincerely, 444W � � Lucille Kuehn 1831 Seadrift Drive Corona del Mar, CA 92625 0 February 12, 2001 City of Newport Beach City Council 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92660 Re: Vision 2004 • Dear Members of the City Council: 0 After having reviewed the the map of Vision 2004 provided to me by Mr. Don Glasgow, I have agreed to fully support the project seeing it as a very positve direction for Corona del Mar. I have been a resident of Corona del Mar over 50 years and have owned .property at 2737 & 2731 East Coast Highway for 25 years. It is clear to me how valuable this plan will be to businesses in the area. Please count me in as a supporter of Vision 2004! Reg", Don Glasgow 2737 EAST COAST HIGHWAY • CORONA DEL MAR • CALIFORNIA 92625 • FAX (949) 675 -7673. OFC. (949) 675 -2311 E -Mail: cdmroger @aol.com • i Feb 07 01 09:59a 3�r V � February 6, 2001 Corona del Mar 9496733940 ERIC D. WELTON 2855 East Coast Highway Corona del Mar, California 92625 949 675 -6900 Mr. Bill Sinclair Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce Dear Bill, In my thirty some years of residency in Corona del Mar, I have seen several plans for improvement of our Coast Hwy street scape, but not until vision 2004 have I been enthused about what was proposed. I would like to offer a suggestion in furtherance of that plan as follows; Create a demonstration block in front of the Chamber office on the south side of the highway between Goldenrod and Heliotrope that would implement the hardscape and planting ideas proposed by the architect. In so doing, the residents and merchants might be incentivised to offer strong support, perhaps monetarily, to help implement the plan in its entirety. For negotiating reasons, such a potential subsidy should be confidential prior to Caltrans and City BID committments. If the architect could prepare a bidable set of hardscape and landscape plans for this one block stretch, we would be able to quantify and further discuss this idea. It seems that Starbucks has relocated the cultural center of our village to this block, and given that the Chamber office would be the nexus of promoting the plan, this seems like the best location, notwithstanding that I would benefit, as an adjacent property owner. I would be willing to attempt to recruit other property owners in the block for a seed money contribution of say, ten to twenty dollars a front foot which would raise several thousand dollars to help initiate what I think would be a great marketing tool for a project that deserves to come to fruition. Kudos to those who have provided leadership to bring us this far. • Sincerely" i' Eric e1W ton p.l • RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE February 13, 2001 Mr. Donald Glasgow Chairman, Corona del Mar Business Improvement District PO Box 2295 Newport Beach, Ca. 92659 -2295 Dear Mr. Glasgow: LOUISE WINDERS Vice President Branch Manager 2121 E. COAST HWY. SUITE 180 CORONA DEL MAR, CA 92625 BUS. (949) 644 -9060 FAX (949) 640 -8006 Please accept my thanks and appreciation for the very informative presentation on Vision 2004 by both yourself and Mr. Selich. As you know, I have over 100 sales associates in the Corona del Mar office and their response to the plan was very positive. There's a lot of excitement at the prospect of improving our lovely village and the plans you presented • to enhance its desirability and attractiveness were very well received. We are also grateful to both of you for the hours of work that you have generously given to this project. You have our full support and if there is anything we can help with, please call me. Thank you again and good luck with finalizing the project. Sincerely, Louise J. Winders Branch Manager • 11 Linda & Peter Oeth 420 Mendoza Terrace Corona del Mar, CA 92625 (949) 721 -0191 fax: (949) 721 -8323 February 19, 2001 Members of the Newport Beach City Council % Ms. Lavonne Harkless, City Clerk City of Newport Beach P.O.Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Dear Council Members: We have read and studied in some detail the Corona del Mar Business Improvement District's proposed "Vision 2004" conceptual plan. We generally support it in its present form, provided it includes a stringent, more restrictive sign ordinance to correct the present unsightly signage all up and down Coast Highway in CDM. As long time Corona del Mar residents, we believe Vision 2004 will improve the quality of life in Corona del Mar and in Newport Beach. It will help strengthen the village feel of CDM's business district for residents, business people and visitors from wherever. Importantly, the proposed plan supports an agreement on the part of CalTrans to relinquish Pacific Coast Highway in CDM to the City, which transfer, we understand, may significantly help fund the proposed improvements. We urge you to support Vision 2004 conceptual plan. This is a unique and timely opportunity to elevate the CDM business district to a level more in keeping with the beautiful residential community surrounding it, providing a "front door" from the south to a community the entire City can rightfully be proud of. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Linda & Peter Oeth .4 0 Members of the Newport Beach City Council C/o Ms. Lavonne Harkless, City Clerk City of Newport Beach PO Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 RE: Corona del Mar "Vision 2004 "Plan Dear Members of the City Council: February 2001 On behalf of the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce, please accept the following list of individual signatures in overwhelming support of the proposed "Vision 2004" conceptual plan. As an organization, the members of the CDM Chamber of Commerce • overwhelmingly support the plan's concept in theory. The CDM Chamber of Commerce believes that the "Vision 2004 " conceptual plan will strengthen the business district for Corona del Mar business people. Additionally, the proposed plan will strengthen the `village" atmosphere while increasing the quality of life for residents and the entire city of Newport Beach The Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce urges you to support the proposed "Vision 2004" conceptual plan for Corona del Mar's Centennial. This is a unique opportunity to take the Corona del Mar business district to a level that is equal to the beautiful residential community surrounding it. Thus, providing a front door to the community that the entire city can be proud of Thank you for your consideration Sincerely, B.J. Johnson President Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce �[".40c I 0 • n r� "c C tau rn� ( oac-7 1 02 CiY'irtoPryfc'7c') Jahn t ka (codaae corona del ) Or Lj i <2� cam C 'JMGCS SS-j -�--j Zh SC��� CAS. Gp� (?4b l �'�v) J An � t� cv7layeco��.r ll' / i P'�41xw E E g ¢ i z 3 �' o,S {sus t ;br3f�9 �)i; i� i!illf {(J! 1i�11k iPt h u. r E j[ 6I§ a U l;;ES Will a g .. 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A i E E o S a aF a .5 .E A C i a o .E 5 E E �. V i v i A `m E v a .& ° h z C G U �. L a. .5 q=q 9 0 9 C "�.] V m p a m ' w C o 3 y V C 9 C 0 d' Ps $ U x E V �s 5 E En `° des V 6 U t E E ra o oN 5 E E C 3 i v .o, E o ` t .� q 9 q .N — > Kb E o i, i .E s s E a o$ E o o E o 'a' ' o s 3 x6 2 0 G .a ._ o o .. ° E > F= 9 m i =❑ 01 P W i m .� .7 C 4 V V 5 ♦ V ♦ W ♦ ♦ ♦ V E t 0 E V c n' q 5 a °m i i March 28, 2001 Donald Glasgow, Chairman Corona del Mar Business Improvement District P.O. Box 2295 Newport Beach, California, 92659 -2255 Dear Chairman Glasgow and Committee The Guinness World Book of Records doesn't have an entry for years of living in, working in, and boosting for the community of Corona del Mar. But if it did, we'd probably get a mentioned. Over 30 years ago our family first moved there and - though we now have less meaningful nearby addresses - our hearts are still in CdM. To With that in mind, Nikki and I applaud you and heartily endorse your Vision 2004 plan for redeveloping Corona del Mar. It is an enormous amount of work; yet it would not erode the "village" atmosphere of this charming community in any way. To the contrary, we feel it would enhance it and perpetuate a feeling (and a reality) of small town life far into the future. How rare that would be in this age of constant change. �s If there is any way we can assist in Vision 2004 becoming a reality, either personally or via Coast magazine where we both work, please let us know. Until then, may all good fortune be with your considerable and impressive efforts. Very truly yours, Jim and Nikki Wood Jim Wood • 843 Promontory Drive West • Newport Beach, CA 92660 • 949.723.7800