Jennifer Madrigal, the chair of the Glendale Neighborhood Council, has submitted public comments regarding an impact fee appeal hearing scheduled for November 17, 2026.
In an email sent to Daniel Echeverria, Madrigal requested that specific information be passed on to the Planning Commission regarding the appeal.
Madrigal noted that the applicant is requesting a change in impact fees despite allegedly being responsible for at least two power outages in the area that lasted over six hours each. One outage occurred on Monday, November 9, 2026, lasting from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The comments mention that the City has already approved increases in utility impact fees starting in January 2027 to address a 30-year discrepancy in the utility impact fee schedule.
Regarding Parks fees, Madrigal proposed that any amended and prorated Parks fees be made region-specific. Madrigal suggested a Parks fee of $3,000 per unit, citing the cost of the Glendale Regional Park located half a mile down the street.
Madrigal also proposed a brief audit to ensure the company is held financially responsible for damages caused to electrical poles at the development site to prevent the financial burden from falling on the city or taxpayers.
