Current project proposals for Avila Beach are growing in number and scope. The ones we've been tracking include:
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Chevron's resort application for Avila Point.
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King's resort application for property off Ontario Road.
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A new application for 22 clustered residential units off Ontario Road.
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Numerous small projects in Avila's beach community, including vacation rentals.
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The looming threat of a Wild Cherry Canyon application for 1,500 to 15,000 homes.
In addition, there are two recent development applications, one to build a large resort on the golf course and another for a Cottages Resort on a parcel west of the San Luis Bay Inn. Both applications have significant impacts and raise many concerns.
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The Golf Course application states temporary events for up to 5,000 attendees are allowed as "accessory uses" and need no permit and states Open Space Easements do not restrict proposed uses. Emergency evacuation is proposed through San Luis Bay Estates. The traffic study omits evaluation of and mitigation for project impacts during summer weekends.
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The 50 units proposed for the Cottage Resort are part of the San Luis Bay Estates Master Plan. However, a proposed restaurant and additional development both require Master Plan amendments and the site contains sensitive archaeological resources.
Concerned Citizens for Avila successfully advocated a Community Plan Update and Envision Avila is underway.
Large development should be on hold until the Update is adopted to fulfill the Update's purpose of guiding future development.
Be sure to come to the next Envision Avila meeting, June 28, 6:30 p.m., at the Avila Beach Community Center.
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