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Bassett residents ask Baldwin Park council to oppose rezoning of former Flanner Elementary site
Summary
Multiple Bassett-area residents urged the Baldwin Park City Council during public comment to oppose a proposed rezoning of the former Flanner Elementary School property for more than 100 condominiums and to preserve the site for open space or a park.
Residents from Bassett urged the Baldwin Park City Council during public comment on May 21 to oppose a rezoning effort that would allow residential development on the former Flanner Elementary School site.
Speakers said the property, now owned by Bassett Unified School District, is zoned for open space and recreation and should be preserved for community use rather than converted to market-rate housing. Gabriela Alba, a Bassett resident, said the proposal would put "over a hundred condominiums" at the site and asked council members to help stop rezoning and to include the parcel in greenway or open-space plans.
Why it matters: Commenters framed the issue as loss of a rare potential park site and public-health concern. Miguel Zuniga told the council he was worried about traffic impacts if more than 100 units are built, and Yolanda Kiros said neighbors on nearby streets would be most affected. Juana Whitley, speaking for the Park Not Condo Coalition, said the current zoning is for "open space and recreation use" and referenced the Baldwin Park 2002 General Plan, arguing that the proposed change would conflict with the city’s stated need to preserve and expand open space.
Speakers urged the council to consider alternatives such as a park, community center or education center and to coordinate with Bassett community leaders. Commenters also noted broader community needs such as safe, walkable recreation space for youth and families.
No formal action on rezoning occurred during the meeting. The remarks were part of the public-communication period; speakers asked the council to intervene or to consider the site when city open-space or greenway planning moves forward.
The council did not announce any vote or direction on the Flanner site during the May 21 meeting. The topic may return to future agendas if the council or staff choose to take a formal position or if a rezoning application is filed with the appropriate land-use authority.
