by Dale Tyler

Residents should be aware of the deadline for comments regarding the Steadfast/Aliso Ridge Draft Environmental Impact Report. Those wishing to respond must submit their comments by 5 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 21, 2005.

As reported in the blog two weeks ago, the City of Mission Viejo decided that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was required to address the expressed concerns of the citizens about Steadfast’s Aliso Ridge project. The plan is proposed for the parcel next to Unisys on Jeronimo Road at Los Alisos Blvd. The scoping meeting was held Feb. 16, 2005, to provide public consultation on the topics that should be addressed by the EIR.

All comments must be received in writing by 5 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 21, by the city to be considered. A copy of the EIR is available at
http://cityofmissionviejo.org/news/index.html There are four parts totaling nearly 1,000 pages. While this document can be overwhelming, it is very important that each person who is concerned about the devastating impacts this project will have on our city must take the time to comment. Your comments should be specific and address at least one concern. For example, one might be concerned about the impacts of traffic, residential development's excessive usage of city resources or other issues. Please take the time to write your comments and send them to Chuck Wilson, Director of Community Development, 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. If you have questions, you can email me at the address shown above or contact Chuck Wilson at (949) 470-3053.