Hancock Park Synagogue
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It is clear that Congregation Etz Chaim’s request for a conditional use permit was rejected because a powerful interest group called in a political debt owed by City Council President John Ferraro (July 9). What is less clear is why the Hancock Park Homeowners Assn. opposed the application in the first place.
Has the homeowners association forgotten that Orthodox Jews’ desire to remain in and return to Hancock Park is a major factor in preserving and enhancing property values? These Jews want to live in Hancock Park precisely because of the synagogues that are within walking distance of their homes. Given these circumstances, how could a synagogue located at the intersection of the area’s busiest streets possibly threaten property values or neighborhood character?
ALAN PAUL
Los Angeles
* Can anyone explain why the City Council, which is so quick to shut down a synagogue in Hancock Park, refuses to do anything about unlicensed, unsupervised drug and alcohol rehab facilities in our R-1 residential neighborhoods in San Pedro?
NOEL PARK
San Pedro
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