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Residents urge council to protect Burbank Rancho’s equestrian character, raise ADU and trail safety concerns
Summary
Public commenters at the Jan. 13 joint Burbank City Council meeting pressed the city to preserve the Rancho neighborhood’s equestrian character, called for tenant disclosure or protections around accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and urged completion of a proposed bridle trail to improve rider safety.
Veronica Christiansen, a Rancho neighborhood resident, told the Burbank City Council during the meeting’s public comment period that she wants the city to ‘‘maintain the integrity, the uniqueness, and the value of the Rancho area’’ and to preserve its equestrian character for future generations.
Her remarks opened a string of public comments focused on the Rancho Specific Plan and horse‑keeping culture. Christiansen praised previous public outreach, including meetings at the Buena Vista Library, and said the neighborhood’s access to Griffith Park and local riding trails make it ‘‘very special’’ to residents.
Another longtime Rancho resident, Marva Lee Kornblatt, who said she has lived on Valencia Street for 80 years and worked for…
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