Comments so far on this story:

1. Chula Vistan wrote on April 29, 2008 2:36 PM:
"Hmmm...the character of Third Avenue....lets see, how should I put this....it sucks. Preserve what? The only thing we should "preserve" on the Third Avenue is that new sign they put up."

2. San Marcos says, wrote on April 30, 2008 6:17 AM:
"Our citizens have brought forth an initiative, which has qualified for the November ballot. Information as to the battle all of us are facing is appreciated. We also would like to know if there is a list, anywhere, of the cities and counties that have instituted growth-management initiatives. The list is growing with every election. The problem that is faced is that developers and administrations do not like them because they require following the general plan of the city, rather than just changing it whenever it suits the many purposes and the many projects. Thanks for any information."

3. Christopher Hall wrote on April 30, 2008 8:28 AM:
"Of course the community for which ANYTHING is built should be the driving force for what and how it is built. Indeed, the community should be the driving force for the long-term buildout of its neighborhood and city. // But, of course, the way it works now is that developers survey what they think will make them the most profit to build, they lord over the 'Community Plans' to shape zoning and density in a manner that benefits them. Why do they have the upper hand in this process compared to the community members? Answer: because the developers are the ones who pay to get politicians they prefer elected, and these scamming politicians hire staff and appoint cronies for positions that developers work with in various city departments. // Who are you getting elected? Ha! you only have one vote!"

4. Concerned Citizen wrote on May 1, 2008 9:26 AM:
"Prop E, the "Jentz initiative" wasn’t well thought out. When one person writes something in his garage without public input, and then spends $400k promoting it, it is obvious that there is self interest involved. It doesn’t “protect” the General Plan, it changes it in areas from 85 feet to 45 feet. To say that it protects anything is a straight out lie. This ordinance will cripple our health care system, and ruin hopes of getting a four year University in Chula Vista. Real Estate Investor Earl Jentz is trying to line his pockets with more money. Don’t kid yourself."