HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2017-228 Comment 109_04302019_CaseyFrom: Emily Casey <emilyacasey@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 11:04 AM
To: Zdeba, Benjamin
Subject: Ford Rod Condo/Apt project
To whom it may concern,
I have several concerns regarding the proposed Ford Rd Condo/Apt Project.
Safety concerns regarding the insufficient and potentially dangerous ingress and egress to the
property by vehicles. Both residents and any commercial vehicles servicing the property.
Insufficient parking on property for the residents and guests for the proposed number of units.
Noise issues and peaceful use of property for the nearby residents who purchased their
properties under current zoning which does not include high density housing.
Lack of clarity as to whether this will be apartments or condominiums.
And on a personal note, I have two main concerns:
Concern about lack of pickle ball courts within Newport Beach/ park expansion.
My home backs up to the city park bordering MacArthur Blvd where the new pickle ball courts
were installed. It would have been a much better option for the city to have been able to
purchase this proposed site to use for expanding the existing park and using that as a location
for the pickle ball courts. Since install I have no longer needed to use an alarm clock as the
pickle ball court usage is constant and starts early. I have been informed that in the past, the
city did indeed make an attempt to purchase this land to expand the park and the asking price
was just too high. It is also my understanding that our park is the only approved location for
pickle ball courts and the interest is only increasing. Additional courts built on the proposed site
instead of condo/apt project would be beneficial for all residents in Newport Beach not just the
residents of the Harbor View Homes development.
Concern about traffic and safety.
I use the Newport Hills Drive West/ Ford Rd entrance as my home is just the 2nd street in on
Port Abbey Pl. I am already concerned making Left turns leaving my street as the speed of cars
entering the neighborhood is alarming. And my oldest twin daughters (I have four children) will
be getting their driving learners permits later this summer. There is no caution to slow traffic
upon entering our neighborhood. No stop sign. And no cross walk. I have seen a number of car
accidents recently at this location due to the already heavy traffic on the street and parking for
the soccer fields and cars making u-turns. These cars are not respecting that they are entering a
residential neighborhood.
My fear is that if high density housing is built at the end of this street these accidents will only
increase.
Thank you for your time,
Emily Casey
emilyacasey@hotmail.com