Yorba Linda residents should be proud of their professionalism, fact-based speeches, and compelling testimony. Thank you to Supervisor Todd Spitzer for articulating the concerns so well. We are sorry it ended with the project’s approval. Read the Orange County Register article.
If you are interested in the Esperanza Hills fight… you can support the effort by going to the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday at 1:30 PM–in red of course. Read the Voice of OC Opinion Editorial from Protect Our Homes and Hills Team Member Bob Kanne.
It appears the Cielo Vista project will go before the Subdivision Committee for its Vesting Map in Spring 2017. Esperanza Hills on the other hand is refusing to comply with the requests of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The developer refuses to consider the impacts of the bridge, reduce the density, and/or secure a secondary primary access.
“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” –George Santayana For the last few years, Hills For Everyone has created an informative video of our accomplishments and upcoming challenges for the next year. Looking back reminds us exactly how far we’ve come. Take three minutes to see the impact your support and donations have made to ensure the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor is protected for everyone, forever. View the Video on YouTube>>
The Board of Supervisors complied with part of the Judge’s order: rescinding all the approvals and entitlements of the Esperanza Hills project. After a long discussion amongst the Board members. The Board was considering holding Cielo Vista’s approvals hostage so that they could force Cielo Vista to sell an easement to Esperanza Hills! Supervisor Nelson pointed out that government had no business forcing private party agreements. In the end, it came down to Third District Supervisor Todd Spitzer reaffirming his … Read More