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State Park Clarifications

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 18, 2015 with No Comments

Excerpts from testimony at the City of Chino Hills meeting on 2/17/15 provided by Hills For Everyone Executive Director Claire Schlotterbeck: “I am here to tonight to clarify a few items regarding the state park. I know the last meeting was a bit heated and I prefer to add light rather than heat so I chose not to speak that night. However, I do want to provide clarifying information tonight. The State Park has been created with 33 separate … Read More

Fire Dangers in OC Canyons

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 9, 2015 with No Comments

The OC Register released an article on the risks of building homes in the canyons. Not only do firefighters have to contend with rugged terrain, but they must also deal with winding, narrow and dead-end streets. Taxpayers bear the burden of paying for homes in dangerous locations when fires strike. Maybe it is time to stop building houses at the Wildland-Urban Interface?

2014 Year in Review

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 26, 2015 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is pleased to release a short video recapping the 2014 Wildlife Corridor preservation efforts. From Stop Madrona to the Habitat Authority’s 20th Anniversary celebration, we were engaged in hillside protection and celebration efforts throughout the four-county region. Check out the 2014 Year in Review video!

General Plan Language Confusing

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 21, 2015 with No Comments

The City of Chino Hills is undergoing a long awaited update on its General Plan. Years ago the battle over housing density was fought and won when a large swath of land along the 71 freeway was zoned 1 house per 40 acres. Residents and planners wanted to see how the rest of the quickly developing city turned out first. Then that zoning was frozen in place by Measure U which requires voter approval if density is increased. But wait, … Read More

Esperanza Hills Moves to OC Supervisors

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 18, 2015 with No Comments

The Orange County Planning Commission, consisting of five members representing each of the five Supervisorial Districts in the County, considered an application by Esperanza Hills developers to build 340 homes in the foothills above Yorba Linda. After over two hours of public comment opposing the Esperanza Hills project, the Planning Commission voted unanimously that the project and the environmental documents were sufficient to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors. Over 65 people wearing red (in opposition to the project) were in … Read More