Decision Makers:
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
We are asking to stop the build of a two-story 4 to 5 unit duplex on a property in a single-family home neighborhood in Winnetka, California. This area has been built for single-story homes. The change would bring a two-story project that does not fit the character of the block.
On the east side, there are already an ADU additions on the back because of the alley access, so the second story is not visible from the street. But on the westside of the street, neighbors would have to live with a much larger structure right next to their homes, over looking surrounding backyards impeding privacy. People are already concerned about how this will affect the value of their homes, but it is not only about property value. It is also about daily life.
The neighborhood is already dealing with parking problems 10-20 more vehicles and congestion from ADUs that have been built before. Adding more units will make that worse. Neighbors are also concerned that no perimeter fencing was put up to reduce dust and debris during construction, leaving nearby homes exposed. And before the house was torn down, we did not see any asbestos team go in to remove asbestos first, which raised real worries about safety.
We are trying to protect single-family homes throughout the Winnetka, California area from growing over-densification, more ADUs, and now the emerging duplex problem. We ask that this project be stopped so our neighborhood can remain safe, private, livable, and true to the homes that are already here. Keeping the existing home that was there and putting a one story ADU would have complimented the surrounding homes.
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November 10, 2026
I have walked four blocks today and plan to walk 8-10 blocks tomorrow. Please share the link with as many homeowners and residents as you can. I have reached out to District offices, officials, community leaders and LADBS. I will attend a meeting on Thursday at City Hall in downtown LA. If you would like to pass out QR codes let me know I have printed some to hand out at local places for support.
21 Comments
Too many people in small community, parking already at max capacity, invasion of privacy looking over our yards, makes the community look ugly. I can go on....
This construction directly affects my privacy. Building will over look my back yard
There are no two-story duplexes in our community. It’s gonna cause more congestion in parking. And after final inspection, The owner can now change new garage to a New ADU unit and the recreation room might also be turned into an ADU. who says the owner is not gonna change the entire property into an LLC or corporation. That would release him from having living on the site for 3 years. This is not good for the neighborhood!
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This is important because it drastically changes the landscape of the community and impacts the quality of life we each chose when we moved into an area of single-family homes. It impacts the environment, wellbeing, street congestion already existing and vetted communities who are homeowners who live here. We each have worked hard to have a peaceful quality of living. I myself left a condo to raise my children and retire in my home and neighborhood. I urge everyone to please sign.
They will bring down our property value by bringing in crime and addiction.
Will ruin our community if passed
Area is overcrowded, no parking available for any residents and this would only aggravate the situation for all neighbors
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Decision Makers:
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
We are asking to stop the build of a two-story 4 to 5 unit duplex on a property in a single-family home neighborhood in Winnetka, California. This area has been built for single-story homes. The change would bring a two-story project that does not fit the character of the block.
On the east side, there are already an ADU additions on the back because of the alley access, so the second story is not visible from the street. But on the westside of the street, neighbors would have to live with a much larger structure right next to their homes, over looking surrounding backyards impeding privacy. People are already concerned about how this will affect the value of their homes, but it is not only about property value. It is also about daily life.
The neighborhood is already dealing with parking problems 10-20 more vehicles and congestion from ADUs that have been built before. Adding more units will make that worse. Neighbors are also concerned that no perimeter fencing was put up to reduce dust and debris during construction, leaving nearby homes exposed. And before the house was torn down, we did not see any asbestos team go in to remove asbestos first, which raised real worries about safety.
We are trying to protect single-family homes throughout the Winnetka, California area from growing over-densification, more ADUs, and now the emerging duplex problem. We ask that this project be stopped so our neighborhood can remain safe, private, livable, and true to the homes that are already here. Keeping the existing home that was there and putting a one story ADU would have complimented the surrounding homes.
Updates
Keep the momentum
November 10, 2026
I have walked four blocks today and plan to walk 8-10 blocks tomorrow. Please share the link with as many homeowners and residents as you can. I have reached out to District offices, officials, community leaders and LADBS. I will attend a meeting on Thursday at City Hall in downtown LA. If you would like to pass out QR codes let me know I have printed some to hand out at local places for support.
21 Comments
The population increase is more than the community was originally planned for. Over population for the sake of profit with total disregard and consideration for the neighbors. Lose of privacy ( not knowing who is moving in or how many), community (renters come and go) and purpose of home ownership.
Too many people in small community, parking already at max capacity, invasion of privacy looking over our yards, makes the community look ugly. I can go on....
This construction directly affects my privacy. Building will over look my back yard
There are no two-story duplexes in our community. It’s gonna cause more congestion in parking. And after final inspection, The owner can now change new garage to a New ADU unit and the recreation room might also be turned into an ADU. who says the owner is not gonna change the entire property into an LLC or corporation. That would release him from having living on the site for 3 years. This is not good for the neighborhood!
· petition starter
This is important because it drastically changes the landscape of the community and impacts the quality of life we each chose when we moved into an area of single-family homes. It impacts the environment, wellbeing, street congestion already existing and vetted communities who are homeowners who live here. We each have worked hard to have a peaceful quality of living. I myself left a condo to raise my children and retire in my home and neighborhood. I urge everyone to please sign.
They will bring down our property value by bringing in crime and addiction.
Will ruin our community if passed
Area is overcrowded, no parking available for any residents and this would only aggravate the situation for all neighbors
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The population increase is more than the community was originally planned for. Over population for the sake of profit with total disregard and consideration for the neighbors. Lose of privacy ( not knowing who is moving in or how many), community (renters come and go) and purpose of home ownership.