HomeMy WebLinkAboutAvila Ranch DEIR Public Comment received 1-17-17 (D. Smith)From: "David Smith" <
Date: Tue, Jan 17, 2017 at 6:00 PM -0800
Subject: Avila Ranch development concerns
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
JAN 18 2017
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
I live at 4575 Mello Lane, which branches off of Buckley Road. I had my home
built in 1973, after leaving the San Francisco Bay Area because of the
massive development. Now I am experiencing the same overdevelopment that
made me leave the Bay Area. The Avila Ranch proposal will erode the air
quality, and increase traffic congestion.
I have witnessed Buckley Road change from a rural road, with very little
traffic, to somewhat of a freeway. Cars frequently tear down Buckley Road in
excess of 70 or 60 mph, since there are no stop signs. Accidents are common
at the Hoover way /Buckley Road junction, and at the Vachell Lane/ Higuera
Street junction. In addition, Buckley Road cannot handle the massive amount
of vehicles that the Avila Ranch development will add. As it is now, we
cannot use the Vachell Lane/ Higuera Street junction in the morning and
evening because of the amount of vehicles trying to turn left on to Higuera
Street. The same applies to making a right turn off of Buckley Road on to
Broad Street.
I realize that the city wants to provide additional housing for potential
homebuyers, but from what I understand, there are no plans to widen Buckley
Road in the foreseeable future. Cyclists will be at more of a risk if this
is approved. This development will create more traffic congestion, and angry
motorists. It is unconscionable that this plan even got this far. I'm sure
it all comes down to money from developers. Many of which do not even live
in SLO. If you are trying to make SLO into LA or the Bay Area, this will be
one step towards doing that. I am in my mid 70's now, so I have been able to
enjoy the wonderful lifestyle in SLO, but I now fear for my children and
grandchildren, who will not experience SLO as I knew it.
Please consider my comments.
David Smith