Comments Received
Back to Analysis	" Mind your own business! Stay out of the Brite Lake area!" " Quality of life - not crowded." " Very Very Important!" (Open Space question) " Change current zoning to severely limit residential/commercial growth capabilities. Restrict this valley for recreational park/lake facilities and agricultural use only! Just my humble thoughts." " I thought that Brite Lake had all of the above mentioned." (Park question remark) " I would like housing development to stay at a minimum 2 1/2 to 5 acres per single family home." " Not sod farms ~ bad for environment" (More agro question  remark,) " I bought my lot to build my retirement home, specifically due to the reduced number of homes, people and traffic. I want peace, quiet and beautiful views! No more growth!" " Puts nitrates in the water. It's a problem in CV." (Response to more Agro question.) " We enjoyed the open space when we first moved here, that is why we moved here. It is already getting to(o) crowded. We also don't mind the nursery and bait shop that are already located here."  (added to Open Space question) "d) extremely important" ". I moved here because of open spaces, peacefulness, clean air and affordabliity...."  (to Coml Types question) "tractor - repairing etc, feed - supply, etc." " maintain current zoning status. Outside developers want rezoning for personal profit and have no regard for local impact. We need to protect our rural setting." (RE: Residential housing - would restrict lot spec? from subdivision to 2 1/2 acres or more, depending on terrain, rather than amount of homes.) " We can't stop growth in a growing nation. We can create laws to give better quality homes in our residential areas. Homes in the mountains and hills, Ag on the flat land." (returned photocopy and original survey form but counted only one)(disappointed that AFP land values have not increased in 15 years. Since deciding not to build wants to sell with no luck so far) " a small amount of coml development to accommodate the resident needs" "Growth/development is inevitable! Let's direct it to provide the best quality of life." "f) Parks / Rec" "Get electricity to the higher elevations in AFP." (preserve open space)(traffic, pollution, crime) "I don't want to vote on anything that would hurt AFP property value or natural beauty," (gave list of order of importance with open space/farming first) (favors some coml dev giving a list of favorites) " No KB type big houses on smallest possible lots." " Please keep the area open." (has remarks about farming/water) " KB Homes has destroyed life in AV." " no more development, road and water cannot stand further depletion" " ( People came to BrV for open space. Can't wait to win the lotto so could demolish those home on Arosa Rd.) (people moving into AFP and BrV seem to want to destroy forest and create city environ. Should not be.) " would like to see easier access to water and electrics @ AFP......." (want fire station in this BrV area) (moved to AFP to get away from population. Now all wildlife is being run off) " telephone and electrics in AFP would be of interest." (more housing as currently zoned for before deciding to further downsize) "The place is beautiful the way it is." "...not tract homes or commercial development..." "Good Luck!!" " ...too many people living here already...We don't have the resources for all the new..." "  have a park - Brite Lake, roads cannot handle more traffic. Water already a worry." " currently building." ( Resident here to getaway from development, but "money talks and politics and will win in the end.")  (May want to join CVPA - requests more info.) (Favors more agro if more water avail. Inadequate roads for increased traffic.)  ( Does not believe in zoning. Wants blacktop roads throughout AFP - no excuses etc etc)  (currently fighting mining operations) " We plan to retire on our land in AFP soon!" " Leave it alone!" ( Inconsistent answers  regarding favoring more residential dev but) "To keep in more rural"( as the reason). (does not want future zoning changes to prevent building home on lot) (for more res and more coml wrote "I would want to know the opinion of those families who reside presently." " I own a lot inside AFP, without a home, but plan to sell it, so I have no feeling for the above questions." (response to more res dev: )"It is a free country." " I am comfortable with the current General Plan." " I would like AFP Home Owners Assn. to be abolished, and turn the community 100% over to county jurisdiction and regulation." (thinks coml dev would benefit all Tehachapi, keep local money here, create new jobs for youth.) "Let's get the ball rolling and stop dragging feet over unimportant issues." (resp. to more coml) "f) B and B" "We have Brite Lake + RV Park" "Re elect nobody!" " Let's keep the flatland mentality for development out of the mountains. Slow growth or no growth! We moved here for the quiet and peace of the mountains. Let's keep it as close to rural as possible." " Don't know where Brite Valley is exactly located vs APF. We bought land, never lived in the area." ( Postmarked San Diego)  ( Postmarked San Diego) "Not familiar with Brite Valley so unable to answer some questions."  ("no" resp to more res dev) "Only because of the lack of roads."  (Postmarked Santa Barbara CA) "Be wise and cautious of special interest. Thanks for the inquiry".  (Postmarked Santa Barbara CA) "We have to keep it as natural as possible with open space and protect what we have." " ... now you want to bring us the very thing we are trying to escape from! . . . More homes mean more pollution- more noise-more traffic-more trash. Let's keep Brite valley strictly agricultural." (wants a WalMart Superstore, very negative about local businesses) "Anyone who moves here better ask a native how things are before they make this move!" " We love AFP as is, for what it is - pristine . . ." " I love people, such a beautiful area should have more people stay in. I'd like to build my vacation home ... in AFP, but there is nothing much near by." " We have one at Brite Lake" (resp to park) Spokane WA "We no longer live in the area and it is difficult to be objective about these issues." Harbor City CA "Am unfamiliar with the Brite Valley Area and prefer not to comment relative to it, Thank you," Tehachapi CA "I would like Brite Valley to stay a rural community." Tehachapi CA "About a year ago  a large metal bldg was erected on Banducci across from Brite Lake entrance. Now  building a stick built bldg next to it. Is this a commercial installation? And legal?" 29 Palms CA " If the people of APF vote for your idea of improvement on their living, they deserve what they get. This is a smoke screen for you to make Millions and the people  get BBQ and Fast foods - Ridiculous" (signed ) Lagrange GA (resp to more Agro)" Not sure" Tehachapi, CA " Any further dev of our communities would be detrimental  to our beautiful peaceful environment and ecology system... let's not destroy. . . The greed of developers will turn our beautiful valley into another LA" " Horses" " No more motor cross courses!" " . . . Someone needs to take a stand and realize that open space has as much economic value as ever increasing development. . . . Farming and raising animals are two coml activities that at least preserve  open space." " We live here for the open spaces and agricultural possibilities, not increased populations! Our children play in their own back yard, and we barbeque in our own back yard." "Just keep it the way it is, please!" " With the number of new homes going in, water may soon be in shorter supply. More Ag, parks or construction will only make it worse." " . With increased population Banducci needs upgrading. .Banducci at Arosa Rd has washed out, completely cutting off access. Kern Cty needs to pay more attn to this area. . .Highline becoming overtaxed, and 202 is a real mess." ". . . Development is inevitable. Hopefully, it will be structured." " . Only modest dev of residential. Fruit stands and nurseries are fine but we do not need nor want any of the above coml. Will actively oppose by all legal means!..I am interested in further information, please." (signed) " Some increase in res dev is in order. Some business that cater to these residences would be appropriate. However too much of a good thing in BrV would have a negative counter effect., Sincerely (signed) Bakersfield CA" Tehachapi, CA "We have too many homes here now! Many of them not up to code (my opinion)" Tehachapi, CA (Has serious AFP road concerns, mining pollution concerns, fire hazard concerns.) " I believe in managed growth. Open space is very important to me and I do not enjoy crowded, over built conditions . . .Permit nature and man to coexist. That is how it was intended to be." " In favor of growth of the area." (home currently under construction.) " . . . maybe mini market with gas. We moved here for open spaces and quiet! Too many homes already" " Agriculture = jobs. Thank you"( signed ) " plan to" (in response to raise animals.) ". . . community outdoor pool would be in order . . ." ". . . Brite Valley should remain a simple place for country people to lead a country life. . ." (signed) "I just completed a trip to Oregon that showed that the outlying areas need to grow." " Already have Brite Lake" (response to Park question but didn't circle No.)". . . zoning should be changed to reduce # of residences." (Gave list of concerns, suggested 10 Acre min size. " More people means more traffic .. time lost .. gas wasted .. more road repairs..more people, animals - agriculture means lower water table, higher water costs" " Development is good for the area." Rancho PV CA " Increase value of my property" Paramount CA " Please keep us posted of any new information, Thanks" (signed) 93561 " Thank you for your time in taking care of our valley." (signed) Banducci 93561 " Organic" response to Agro question. 93561 " . . my lot in AFP is at the center of my retirement plans . . I'd like to see it the way I bought it - with lots of trees and wide open spaces . . we don't need higher density .. that would be dirty pool - I bought to get away from too many homes/people. . . ." Altadena CA (has difficulty getting to AFP lot. Is concerned about environmental problems in the area) San Francisco CA ". . Keep it rural." 93561 ". . . preserve as rural communities. . . wish to be included to any future mailings, Thank you" (signed) 93561 " Maintaining AG and open space is key to maintaining property values in the valley." (signed) Granada Hills 91344 " already a lake. BrV AFP and CV should remain primarily a residential community. . . access to milk, staples would be beneficial . . " Chatsworth 91311 " .. I respectfully submit Cook's Law S=[f(r) +c*c]exp(n) +k where S is the level of stress, f(r) is a residential density factor, c is proportional to the amount of commercial development, n is the number of instances and k is a stress constant. My stress level is half what it was in my former residence which was upscale Newbury Park." (signed) 93561 " Need to raise property value." (response to More Res question.) (signed) 90745-1227 " Resp type of coml "f) Mall" "Commercial dev is needed for convenience for those living in BrV." (signed) FL 34284 " The greater the population the more tax revenue would be available to develop a better infrastructure for those choosing to live in the area." "Is it possible to get the survey results?" (signed) OR 97446 " Need more info as to the area that will be considered." (was Resp to More Coml dev) "There is one already at Brite Lake" (resp to Park question) 93581 " You should have stated current houses in addition to zoning allotments. Small amount of res coml dev is reasonable. However, preservation of best ag land should be encouraged." (signed) Sun Valley CA " Better for property development, Tax revenue." (resp to Res Dev question) " Trader Joes, Local American Indian Gift Shops" (resp to f ) Type) (signed) 93561 " In a perfect world we would have all the conveniences of a big city, but could keep the small town charm. I am in favor of limited and select dev in the valley. . . " (This resp was a retyped copy of our questionnaire but came in our return envelope so it was included.) " Gen Plan allows for 1168 homes in AFP. Dev can't be stopped under CA "By Right Law", Can only be controlled." " Brite Lake has these facilities already, expand or upgrade Brite Lake area." (Circled yes [in error I suspect] to more res question but wrote No More in how much more question area. Didn't tally either) " Current zoning is agreeable with me. We have 20 acres on Mt Climber beyond AFP maintained roads. Don't know whether this is AFP or not." (Circled yes to more res question but the remark says that should have been no. Didn't tally either.) (Doesn't really know where her lot is with respect to all of the survey area. She wants a map showing where she is to give more accurate answers. "Thank you for further information from you. Sincerely yours, (signed) 91016 " Majority of prop owners have purchased . . for reason of open space enjoyment of nature. An increased dev , inc coml dev would spoil the beauty of the Tehachapi area. Thank you for being involved! (signed) Pasadena CA 91101 "I realize that a lot of people enjoy the more rural living,however the cost for drilling a well $10,000-$12,000 . . . expensive propane . . big generator . . In regards to having these utilities more accessible I would deal with the housing developments." (Santa Clarita CA) " Put more homes in AFP so that my property value will go up." " Some light coml dev would encourage reasonable residential growth within existing limits. . .absence of utilities in AFP . . difficult to build. We look forward to seeing carefully planned and controlled growth in this beautiful area" (signed) NY " However a more important concern than open space is the possible effect from overbuilding on water supply, ground water contamination from septic. . . SS, CV, BVS, BrV, will have to contend with the present overloaded road system." 93561 (did not check coml types but gave a list of some.) " We bought prop in BrV so we can build a house where it is beautiful, not crowded. We would be very upset if zoning was changed to allow for coml dev, more res dev. Please don't allow this to happen. Keep Brite Valley beautiful." (signed) La Verne, CA) (Answer to more agro question) " Depends what kind." (Answer to park question) " Brite Lake recreation area is sufficient." " I favor slow or no growth in the Brite Valley / AFP area." " No subdivisions. . . We have a lake with good areas. I have just purchased on Foxtrot, building a home. I appreciate the open space no clutter around. If opened for commercial or subdivisions you will then have traffic problems as well as theft, misc." "We do not have roads to sustain more res or coml impact . . schools .. wildlife. I would not like our community to become any larger or more developed than it already is. . ." 93561 " I purchased in AFP for investment only. Would like to see more dev of area." " The is already losing its rural appeal. Please no more subdividing . Brite, Cummings valley should stay rural. . traffic. . roads . . I've tried to fight it but to no avail" ". .Somewhere in the Tehachapi area needs to remain rural and largely undeveloped. I prefer that location be the BrValley Area." (signed) AFP " . . . don't want to see condos or apartments in these fine communities. . .I'm sure the community board will make the right decision on whether to grow or not" " The infrastructure does not support (more) res /or coml dev." 93561 " My wife is a people person." (Generally answered No for husband Yes for wife. One form with two respondents.) " Majority of prop owners have purchased . . for reason of open space enjoyment of nature. An increased dev , incr coml dev would spoil the beauty of the Tehachapi area. Thank you for being involved!" 91101 " It would be nice to know how many homes are currently in BrV. A map providing the exact boundaries of BrV would be helpful. Will wildlife corridors be planned? Will roads be modified to handle more traffic? It is hard to respond w/so little information." " Tracts or 2 acre lots? (resp to more dev) Very little. (resp to more coml) Please disseminate more information to property owners." " It would be greatly appreciated if the current construction - home - developers were more courteous to the residents . . chronic problem with excessive eqpmt fumes - toxins due to poorly maintained eqpmt, speeding down private roads in excess of 30 mph on a 15 mph dirt road . . health hazard to res and animals. Thank you." "f=Produce Stands" " more agro depends on the water; no more parks it would just bring in more people from out of town; when our kids were home we had animals and I'm all for that." " I havn't been to CA since 1993 so can't really answer these questions well without seeing the area or plans." (In resp to type of Coml)"In town." " For a more community atmosphere." (resp to why want more res.) " want to be volunteers" (very emphatic about answers. Had suggestion for "low impact" agro. Think CV should be model for BrV not Simi Val. Had suggestions for parks.) " I don't want more res dev. I just don't want to preclude others from building on their property to 5 acres but no building on less than 5 acres" "I would favoe upgrading Brite Lake's Facilities." (But they marked more and how much more.) Redondo Bch CA " Don't know what you consider the confines of BrV. You should have provided a map . . . " (Resp to Coml Dev ? More Agro ?) "I am a believer in property rights and am leery of "Protective Associations". Underlying the high sounding goals and objectives is often an 'I got mine and you can't have yours attitude'. If you want to control density do it at the developer - subdivider level. On the other hand an owner of large acerage should be free to divide down to maybe 10 ac parcels. Just don't start telling people what they can and cannot do with their property. . .(etc)(signed)" "The noise really carries." (Parks question) (Why more res ? "More services.","f) Movie Theater. " "Prefer larger homesites rather than a bunch of small houses with no space. Keep it the suburbs!" (signed) (Agro question) "No other than horses or cattle, I worry about produce due to water concerns." "Leave it as it is!" " Development is inevitable. Let's work together to do it responsibly and keep out the "big" developers that will get anything they want with their "big" money." (resp to why ?) "when each of us moved to the TehV we were looking for a rural and country lifestyle. The thought of closing the gates now that we are here is not logical, so why not support "smart growth" vs being forced into something none of us would like." (resp to Agro question) "Do not need more pesticides or nitrates in our water source." Simi Valley, CA "Growth is necessary for increased revenue. 2 ac or larger building sites." ( Discourse about changes in Simi Valley since '61) " Hopefully Alpine will be left alone with a minimum impact in the future. If people want noise, traffic and such they should go some where else far away. Thank you " (signed) " No tract projects. Keep Agro as #1 priority" (signed) 93561 "I have been shocked by the recent explosion in real estate values and strongly support controlled growth." Dayton OH Santa Ana, CA "Property values will go up"