CVPA Brite Survey
Analysis Map	Responses Below:	The survey was undertaken to obtain a consensus of opinions, if possible, on questions of future development within the survey area. In early July, 2005, 1307 questionnaires were mailed to all of the unique property owners within the survey area (one form per person regardless of number of parcels owned), and about 451 of those questionnaires had been received back  as of 09/21/05. Some 28 outgoing were returned by the post office as undeliverable with no forwarding address. Three were returned with a forwarding address showing, although the forward order had expired, so we re-mailed them  to the new address. Shown below in non-italics is the wording of the form mailed out: To Property owners in the Brite Valley Ares:  June 28, 2005 The Cummings Valley Protective Association (CVPA), a non profit organization of more than 400 members, is concerned with preservation and development issues in both Cummings and Brite Valleys. It is working with county and local governments on the concept of developing a master land use plan for the greater Tehachapi area. Such a plan is probably several years away, and in the meantime growth pressures and increasing land values are resulting in conversion of land to increased residential subdivision. As residential occupancy increases, we expect proposals for zoning changes allowing small commercial development to occur. CVPA believes that public input is a critical part of land use decisions, so it is seeking your opinion on what kind of place you would like Brite Valley to be. Your wishes will be an important tool for CVPA and impacted land owners to use in dealing with the Kern County Planning Department, Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors when General Plan amendments and zone change proposals are brought before them. Current zoning allows for a total of 1,558 single family residences in all of the Brite Valley area (including 1,082 in Alpine Forest Park). There is no commercial zoning, although there is a commercial nursery operating under a conditional use permit, and fruit stands allowed by existing zoning. Please circle the appropriate answer or answers to the following questions, and return the questionnaire in the pre addressed postage paid envelope. Thank you for your effort and timely response. 1. Do you favor more RESIDENTIAL development in the Brite Valley area than would be possible under current zoning regulations? (A maximum of 1,558 single family units is possible under current zoning)
	81 288 47 66	a)  YES       b)  NO    c)  DON'T KNOW wrote reason. 2. If you favor more RESIDENTIAL development, please explain why. 3. If you favor more RESIDENTIAL development beyond what current zoning allows, how much more would you be in favor of?
	12 17 6 45 130 245 40	a) Between 1-20 single family homes    b) Between 21-50 single family homes    c) Between 51-75 single family residences    d) More than 75 single family residences 4. Do you favor having commercial development in Brite Valley?    a) YES    b) NO    c) DON'T KNOW 5. If you favor commercial development in Brite Valley, what types? (More than one answer may be circled.)
	52 97 88 79 70 23 133 290 78 52 317 104 113 204 262 106 55 101 134 22 52 33 11 362 219 147 247 81 39 153 15 89 313 155	a) Offices    b) Restaurants    c) Services (example: Gas station)    d) Minor retail stores (example, mini mart, video store)    e) Major retail stores (example, supermarket)    f) Other 6. Do you own land in Brite Valley outside Alpine Forest Park?    a) YES    b) NO 7. If yes, do you have a home on your property in Brite Valley?    a) YES    b) NO 8. Is your property in Alpine Forest Park?    a) YES    b) NO 9. If yes, do you have a home on your property in Alpine Forest Park?    a) YES    b) NO 10. Do you have a confirmed source of water for your property?    a) YES    b) NO    c) UNCERTAIN 11. If yes on #10, is the water source    a) Community?    b) Private?    c) Both? 12. Do you farm or raise animals in Brite Valley?    a) YES         For personal use         For sale    b) NO 13. Would you favor more agricultural activity in Brite Valley?    a) YES    b) NO 14. Would you like to have a community park in Brite Valley with picnic/barbeque areas, playground equipment, horseshoe pits, and other activities?    a) YES         Near me is OK         Not near me    b) NO 15. How important is open space to you?    a) Not important    b) Somewhat important    c) Very important Please use the following space for any additional comments. Wrote comments/remarks about their answers and/or the questions and/or their perception of the purposes of the survey. RESPONSES RECEIVED BY JULY 31 WILL BE INCLUDED IN SURVEY ANALYSIS Extended to "Postmarked no later than 1Aug2005."
	425	09/20/05 Timely Responses w/Data to  CVPA - Brite Valley Survey Form
	451	Total received, a 35+% return percentage.
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