The 181 housing units were originally approved decades ago and are still planned for development, despite concern from nearby canyon residents about wildfire risks and evacuation routes.
Tag: Foothill-Trabuco Specific Plan
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Chandos and Sefton: Trabuco Residents Cry Foul Over Saddleback Meadows “Done Deal” Appeal Hearing Set for May 5 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Public interest groups have appealed the issuance of a use permit for Saddleback Meadows, a controversial development in in a very high fire hazard severity zone in Trabuco Canyon. They cite the secretive planning process, which avoided public input about wildfire and evacuation risks, environmental changes, and unknown water supply details.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Foothills Sentry: Open letter to Supervisor Spitzer, Save Our Specific Plans
Modjeska Canyon resident Steve Duff writes that Orange County supervisors need to respect the area’s specific planning documents and process.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Sefton: OC Community Planning Efforts Should be Respected
OC Canyons Environmental Activist Gloria Sefton writes that Orange County supervisors need to reverse amendments that threaten area specific plans like the Foothill-Trabuco area, Silverado-Modjeska, North Tustin, Orange Park Acres, and Coto de Caza.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Tustin
Foothills Sentry: OC Sups Should Oppose Zoning Change for Catholic Senior Housing Project
Foothills Sentry Editor Tina Richards writes that Orange County supervisors have a chance to reinforce the community planning process this week by voting against a senior housing project proposed for North Tustin.
Posted inCanyons, Government, Top Stories
Activists ‘Thrilled’ With Spitzer’s Call on Canyon Development
Gloria Sefton hails it as a potential turning point in a county land use planning process that critics say favors developers over residents.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative
Judge: Supervisors Illegally Approved Trabuco Housing
Court declares that county supervisors failed to comply with environmental laws when they approved the Saddle Crest development.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Community Editorial: Stick to the Rules on Canyon Developments
Canyon activist Gloria Sefton warns OC supervisors against approving an environmental impact report on Saddle Crest homes.
