Neighbors urge San Fernando council to reject proposed three‑story, 12‑unit development at 833 North Brand Boulevard

At a public comment period before the San Fernando City Council, neighbors urged elected officials to reject a proposed three‑story, 12‑unit apartment building at 833 North Brand Boulevard. "We respectfully ask you to reject the proposed 3 story 12 unit development at 833 North Brand Boulevard, San Fernando, California 91340, and to protect the residential character of our community," said Margarita Servaiso, who said she spoke on behalf of many neighbors and submitted additional letters for the record.

Servaiso told council members the narrow street and low‑density character of the block would be harmed by the project. She said the development would "increase traffic, create parking shortages, generate more noise, and raise safety concerns for the families who live there," and asked the council to honor the oath to protect residents' well‑being. Another resident, Efren Lamberta, who said he has lived in San Fernando for about 30 years, described growing worries about safety and pressure from outside investors: "I receive a lot of calls from... companies and investors. Also, I receive letters from all these companies to offer me if I accepted to sell my house," he said, adding that after decades in the city he and his wife are "thinking about moving to another city."

Council staff confirmed additional letters were provided for the record. The public comment period concluded and the meeting recessed into a special closed session; the transcript contains no record of a council vote or formal action on the project during the public comment segment.

The comments focused on neighborhood impacts — traffic, parking, noise, safety and changes to character — and on the fact that residents submitted written material for council review. The record does not include responses from the project applicant, staff recommendations, any planning commission findings, or a council decision on the proposal.