HomeMy WebLinkAbout06_28-29_2017 PC Correspondence - Avila Ranch (Henry)
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Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:49 PM
To: Advisory Bodies
Subject: Avila Ranch project concerns
Mr. Davidson and Members of the Planning Commission,
RECEIVED
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
JUN 2 9 2017
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT !
I am writing to state my objection to the Avila Ranch Project. I have some serious concerns regarding the safety
of drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Buckley road is aiready dangerous as it is.
There are three significant blind spots for traffic traveling on Buckley road, in that (at present speeds of 50+
MPH) there is not an opportunity to properly see traffic entering from the south side of Buckley road from
Jesperson, Davenport Creek road, Mello Ln, Hidden Springs road and Thread lane in time to respond.
The entry is even more hazardous for trucks and trailers, as they take a minimum of 10-12 seconds to safely
enter the road, and even longer if they are required to slow down due to livestock in the trailers. There have
been many instances where I have not been able to make a left hand turn off of Davenport Creek road onto
Buckley with my horse trailer for safety reasons.
These same blind spots place a very significant risk to bicyclists and pedestrians on the road as well.
These current issues will be further compounded by the traffic associated with the Avila Ranch project which is
estimated to more than double to over 9000 cars per day once the project is complete, and the extension of
Buckley Road to Higuera Street is complete.
The solutions that have been proposed regarding traffic for this project are only a minor widening of Buckley
road in the area of the Avila Ranch property itself and a traffic circle at the intersection of 227. I have lived in
areas with roundabouts and witnessed many avoidable accidents. I fear that on such an extremely busy road,
especially during the five o'clock hour, the danger of accidents will only increase.
Even if the entirety of Buckley road were to be widened you would still be ruining the agricultural character of
the area, as anyone with a rural or agricultural pursuit would be discouraged because of the traffic dangers and
congestion.
I request that this email be added to all appropriate files and records regarding the Avila Ranch project, and also
that it is individually provided to the members of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission.
Please confirm receipt of this email, and your ability to comply.
Sincerely,
Lauren Henry