Says article is inaccurate

In reference to the article "Neighbors upset . . ." on page 5 of the July 20 Camarillo Acorn, I must say there are a great many inaccuracies and an incomplete report. It is regrettable that further research was not done before going to press.

There are about 40 residents that abut the Lucchese tract, not 20. We reside on Old Coach, Valley Vista, Cerro Crest and other streets on the south side of the acreage.

The majority, if not all, plus many of the homeowners that fall within the "sphere of influence" of the proposed development, have sent letters opposing the annexation. Not only has Mr. Mitchell received letters from those of us who are next door neighbors and others in the community affected by the proposed development, but letters have also been sent to Rincon Consultants, the mayor of Camarillo, and city and county supervisors.

Your article makes no mention of the fact that there are slide areas and seismic activity within Lucchese's acreage. This is just one of the primary concerns. Ingress and egress are to be via county roads, i.e. Valley Vista and Old Coach. Potable water has to be brought in, which would probably come from the county as well as other county services that would have to be tapped into.

Traffic, noise, air pollution would impact this area tremendously. They would not be insignificant. In the event of fire, evacuation would be a nightmare.

It is known that the Luccheses wish for far more than the 12 lots. Interestingly, it is 12 plus "granny flats," which are in effect more residences. That makes 24. The city allows for 2.5 dwellings per acre. Times that by 57- now how many do you have?

As now proposed, each parcel could be subdivided by whoever buys the parcel. The more building and tunneling for services, the more likelihood landslides will occur. Does the city want the problems that Laguna has had, or the Hollywood Hills or Palos Verdes?

The entire area and those of us who chose to live here would be impacted in many negative ways. Is it so necessary to destroy wildlife, all open space and quality of life in the name of money? Because, at the end of the day, it is about that.

I hope that you take the time to explore all the ramifications of the Lucchese proposal. Elizabeth Edwards Camarillo