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More from CamarilloThe Camarillo City Council will consider changing the general plan and certifying an environmental impact report for a development that could include up to 1,350 homes.
In a 4-0 vote this week, the Planning Commission recommended changing several elements in the city's general plan and approving the final environmental impact report for the 173.5-acre Springville Specific Plan area.
Commissioner Jim Bradley abstained because of a potential conflict of interest.
The next step is for the council to certify or reject the final EIR and approve or deny amendments to the general plan, tentatively on June 13.
One change to the general plan would be to amend the land-use element.
A change to the area's land use, currently designated as agricultural land, would allow a variety of development, including residential and commercial, said Bob Burrow, director of community development.
Another amendment would allow for development of two, five-acre neighborhood parks.
The approved specific plan would establish guidelines for development standards, public facilities and infrastructure.
The Springville area is bordered on the south by Highway 101, on the north by West Ponderosa Drive, by Las Posas Road on the west, and West Daily Drive on the east.
Before any development occurs, the Springville Drive interchange on Highway 101 between the Las Posas Road and Central Avenue exits must be built.
The interchange must be built to accommodate increases in traffic, according to city officials.
The city recently received a state permit that allows the interchange to be built.
Utilities in the project's way on Ventura Boulevard must first be moved, and property owners must finance the interchange, according to city officials.
The development would include 1,260 residential units with an additional 90 units designated for senior housing.
In addition, about 12 acres would be provided for developing commercial properties.
Posted by anne on May 4, 2007 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
How about this developer build us a new high school. Don't let them build all these homes without a huge contribution to our suffering school district...PVSD, not Oxnard.
Posted by yellocobra01 on May 4, 2007 at 12:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
and don't forget to build a fair share of low and low-low income housing. Santa Paula's got more than it needs to handle with more on the horizon. The housing "mix" needs to be fairly distributed in all the cities in the county.
Posted by reldytina on May 4, 2007 at 2:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It would be really nice and considerate of the Council to consider increasing the number of Senior housing units in this development. As a past resident, and Realtor, I can attest to the severe need, and the lack of Senior housing availablity within Camarillo. Those Baby Boomers are looking these days. And Seniors compliment any neighborhood. I also do not see any mention of affordable housing withing this development.
The aboves are just a thought .... After all not all residents are middle class, and high end residential consumers. Never forget the Seniors that brought us our lives and our history, or the lesser income families that work so hard to make Camarillo such a great community.
Posted by cowchip on May 7, 2007 at 5:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree with you, reldytina. There are far too many SFR in Camarillo, especially with the huge new development off the freeway, west of Santa Rosa. I think that seniors are a very valuable part of society and I, personally, would love to see more senior housing. The reason I love living in Camarillo is because of the small-town feel. Letting seniors become more a part of our community contributes to this feel.
Posted by Bacibear on May 10, 2007 at 9:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Private profit at public expense
The Camarillo City Government created a development plan to preserve the quality of life here. Now the smell of money is tempting them to abandon their promise to the current citizens.
Many of us (including me) moved here to get away from the congestion of LA and the San Fernando Valley. Do we need thousands more cars on the local freeways? I have seen dramatic development and increases in traffic since I moved here fourteen years ago.
Builders and local businesses profit from increased business. Camarillo Government enjoys an increased tax base. The current residents lose.
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