HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2017-228 Comment 90_04292019_NelsonFrom: Susan Nelson <susannelson@cox.net>
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2019 1:59 PM
To: Zdeba, Benjamin
Cc: portstreetmom@gmail.com
Subject: 4302 Ford Rd Condo/Apts...opposition
Mr. Zdeba,
I am writing in regard to the 4302 Ford Road Condo/Apts complex.
After reviewing this proposed project adjacent to the park in the Port Streets neighborhood, I truly
believe that it would be detrimental to the public safety and enjoyment of the existing community. The
property is not well planned out and really not appropriate for that location. It would add much more
congestion and traffic…and danger...to an already extremely busy area of the neighborhood.
The two main reasons this project seems infeasible...
1) Adds to Congestion - The neighborhood exit nearest the condos/apts handles about 25-50% of ALL of
the ingress/egress of the Port Streets community on a daily basis. In addition, existing activities at the
park and soccer field closest to it bring more traffic and parking issues. It is impossible to imagine that
adding so much additional housing and car trips would not add to that problem. Additionally, it seems
there isn’t enough parking provided by the new complex to even accommodate their tenants, not to
mention any guests who might visit. Where will that overflow end up if not on the streets or, even if
prohibited, in the park parking lot.
2) Creates Dangerous Traffic Patterns/Situations - It is already dangerous at times for children/families in
that area. Many children/teens use that area for the parks, soccer field or on their way to/from
somewhere else (school, baseball fields, etc). We all try to be extra vigilant with so many children
traveling through but children are unpredictable at times and more cars are not the answer to keeping
them safe. Currently, if the children stay on the sidewalk in that area we can be relatively certain they
won’t be run over, however the new complex creates a very busy driveway that would likely be crossed
often by children on foot or bike, etc. My family members often run and bike in that area and I can only
imagine how the extra car trips could impact them. Additionally, the entrance/exit of the new
development does not seem that it can be made safe at all. How will drivers of cars/trucks coming in
and out ever be able to see the cross traffic safely? Delivery trucks, especially, will end up backing up,
either in or out, which would seem to be an accident waiting to happen if a child were to cross the path.
This project seems to be a bad idea overall…and it doesn’t appear that it could be changed enough to
make it safe enough for such a busy neighborhood.
Please consider all of the people it will affect, especially those living nearby, before moving forward on
this plan. At the very least, it would seem that an Environmental Impact Study would be prudent before
putting so may people at risk.
Thank you.
Susan Nelson and family
1730 Port Manleigh Circle
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-466-1399/susannnelson@cox.net