HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2017-228 Comment 123_05022019_SimaanFrom: Jalee Simaan <newport1607@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 2:47 PM
To: Zdeba, Benjamin
Subject: 4302 Ford road
Mr. Zdeba and Planning Commissioners,
I am writing in regard to the proposed development at 4302 Ford Road,
named Newport House. After reviewing this proposed project, I am
opposed to the development from a safety, environmental, traffic and
noise related standpoint. I believe the project should require an
Environmental Impact Report report under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
The Newport House condo/apt development not only compromises the
safety to students commuting daily to CDM Middle and High School, but
also to those who use the park and bike path area adjacent to the
project. The driveway to the underground parking lot at Newport House
(and the turn around area) is dangerous to both pedestrians and bicyclists
using the bike lane and sidewalk the way it is currently designed. Backing
in and out of a sloped driveway to an underground parking structure with
limited vision is dangerous!
The Newport House also has potential environmental issues as it is
adjacent to the AT&T sub station building, (current improper storing of
their hazardous waste), and the proximity to the current cell tower - which
will need to be relocated.
There are noise related issues with trucks backing up (back up beeping
alert), rooftop deck parties, pool parties, planned celebrations, gatherings,
increased traffic, etc.
There has not been an adequate traffic study as it relates directly to those
impacted by the potential development. The traffic on Ford Road/Mesa
View and Bonita Canyon at peak hours is already unbearable. The
intersection at Ford Road and Newport Hills Road West will need an
additional stop sign on Ford Road and most likely a crosswalk to be safe
with the additional traffic on Ford Road. (This could cause back up all the
way to Mesa View and Ford Road and impact Bonita Canyon as well as
NH Road West). Currently, there is no stop sign for those making a left
hand turn off of Ford onto NH Road West. In fact, many people make an
unsafe U-turn at the intersection of Ford Road and Newport Hills Road
West after dropping off young children at the soccer fields. With the
additional traffic the project will create, the safety at that intersection will
need to be addressed.
Please reconsider this proposed Newport House project and require at the
very least an EIR.
Thank you,
Jalee Simaan