HomeMy WebLinkAboutStop 4302 Ford Petition_05-10-2019 7-06-05 AMFrom: stop4302ford@gmail.com
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 7:07 AM
To: stop4302ford@gmail.com; Zdeba, Benjamin
Subject: Stop 4302 Ford Petition
From MIKE KIPER
islandmd1@aol.com
I am opposed to the proposed project for 4302 Ford Rd for the following reasons:
1) The driveway is hazardous. Delivery trucks would be forced to back in and out at a sharp
angle across the bike path and sidewalk because the plan does not include an area to turn around.
Also, the driveway would be squeezed between the entrance to the park and the existing utility
building driveway, across a bike path frequented by kids riding bikes to and from CDM
Middle/High School.
2) The increased population adjacent to the park would impede use by existing residents and
likely impact the parking, as well. The proposed project meets the 2-per-unit code requirement,
however many of the parking spaces are tandem so It is reasonable to assume the park's public
parking lot will be used by residents and guests of the project. The parking is already inadequate
during youth sporting events.
3) Multi-family housing is not in keeping with the existing single-family neighborhood. The
proposed 21 units on a 1.3 acre lot will consist of 63 bedrooms. This is approximately 3 times the
density of the adjacent housing.
I ask that the City deny the General Plan Amendment and rezoning of the parcel at 4302 Ford Rd
to multi-family residential.
At what point did the City Council forget they are suppose to be representing the best interests of
the Newport Beach (Tax Paying) residents?? This project will have a significant impact to the
local families/residents. It is common sense that increased people (along with their visiting
friends and family) with SIGNIFICANTLY increase the vehicle traffic which will greatly
increase the danger of accidents / injury to the children at the neighboring parks! The exorbitant
prices being paid to live in this area are largely based on the safety and quality of life of the
children. This project should NEVER been allowed to get this far and needs to be stopped! If
not, our voices will be heard during the next voting period!
Thank you.