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Development in Cummings Valley
I've received tentative information regarding development on the Cummings Valley sod farms plus acreage along Banducci, south of the current Grimm Way farm land. First, apparently Grimm Way has purchased some land west of Banducci, just off Pellisier. It is rumor at the moment, but the rumor is coming from a pretty good source: Grimm Way wants to construct several (7 to 10) 5,000 square foot "green houses" and that will adhere to the current agricultural zoning so nothing can be done about it. This is a huge advantage because watering outdoor vegetables takes more water than greenhouse vegetables. Water from the Cummings Valley is very expensive. I've seen some of these industrial sized green houses down near San Diego and they look like industrial parks. How ugly will that be? Second, and this is no rumor but right from the lips of one of the sod farm owners: he is actively looking to sell his land to developers out of Orange and Los Angeles Counties. If that happens, we can look forward to a KB-like development on that land. A large developer like KB will sail through zoning obstacles with ease. I'm sure the Cummings Valley Protection Agency is still celebrating their victory over having Stallion Springs allow this area to be annexed into the community with CC&Rs that Stallion Springs would have some control over. KB homes is what we may get because so many people bought into the distortions and down right lies distributed by the Cummings Valley Protection Agency. We could have gotten a development that was conducive to the area and added value to Stallion Springs - and guaranteed good water quality and improved/updated sewage treatment facilities. I'll never understand these arguments: 1) we got land and built homes and we will now lobby so you can't get yours, 2) the purposed development will be larger then the current Stallion Springs. So what? Other current surrounding areas are larger: how has that effected Stallion Springs? Exactly, it hasn't. 3) who will buy a home in the "glare of prison lights." Everyone think about how illogical this is. How would that glare be any different or any less a disadvantage to 20 acre "agricultural" homesites? That is so dumb on so many levels that I'll just let each reader decide which argument against this logic they like best. 4) My favorite nonsensical reason for arguing against the sod farm owner's proposal .... those evil "godzillas" just want to get rich. Honestly - that was a much tauted argument. So, in that same light, we should all take the stand that the President of the Cummings Valley Protective Agency, Chuck McCullough, has too much money and because of that, he should not be allowed to take over two years to get no-where on his winery near the corner of 202 and Cummings Valley Road. How idiotic is that? I do wonder how he will get water up the hill from the valley aquifers - maybe the planting delay is because he has figured this will be a problem with only one, very expensive solution. For many, many, many months now, what he has produced for our viewing pleasure is bare land with empty posts sticking up. Not one green thing in sight. Gee - thanks Chuckie. 41 comments from 12 users
posted by
ragmop
on Feb 2, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Washburn: I give up. You may have to start another blog for your CV rant. It seems this one has turned into a Reagan admiration society. I don't have the heart to keep scolding a confused senior citizen, but she does have a charming way about her. As I posted elsewhere, she reminds me of Gracie Allen. Or maybe if you are patient, 'jen' will have to take a nap and you can grab your blog back. posted by
jen
on Feb 2, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Okay, fine. I suppose that because I admired President Reagan and his lovely wife Nancy I can't get on the computer anymore. You are both being very mean. I was only trying to say how much I admired the man. For Heaven's sake. posted by
jen
on Feb 2, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Just one more thing, I can't believe that people are mad at me again. Indeed. How am I supposed to know who to talk to. I thought you loved Ronald Reagan like I do. And, I do NOT need to take a nap. posted by
ragmop
on Feb 2, 2008 at 02:12 PM
jen: Nobody is mad at you. We all love Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy. I was just trying help Mr. Washburn because he started this blog in the first place so he got a little touchy about the subject matter changing to something that doesn't relate to his original subject. Unless we can find a way to relate Ronald Reagan to his Cummings Valley subject, we shouldn't take up his blog space. I know!! I bet Ronald Reagan ate grapes and drank wine from several types of vineyards!! There! A connection!! posted by
gube
on Feb 2, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Reagan sucked posted by
jen
on Feb 2, 2008 at 02:32 PM
I am sorry, my friend, but I will never believe that President Reagan EVER indulged in spirits. I thought that you understood, and now you leave me this message not to bother this person. How on earth am I supposed to express my opinions. I may be old., but I am not DAFT. posted by
ragmop
on Feb 2, 2008 at 02:42 PM
jen: you are no doubt right. Ronald Reagan probably never had more than a thimble full of wine at a sitting. Now, I'm not trying to be mean but I think you are getting a little cranky and you might want to consider that nap. Just a suggestion, mind you. posted by
Washburn
on Feb 2, 2008 at 05:33 PM
I knew there were dumb people in this world - but - wow!!!! Right here on my very own blog site. I feel honored and want jen and ragmop to know that it is good to have your people represented here. And you type too! Will wonders never cease. Your mother must be very proud. I encourage you to keep practicing. I still yearn for remarks regarding the subject. Is there anybody out there?
posted by
jen
on Feb 2, 2008 at 06:13 PM
I don't know why you have this happy cartoon face and there is so much bad pictures. If I was your age I would be out there doing something about it, instead of crying and moaning about it. Who was taking those pictures?? Were they starving too? Couldn't one of your fancy camera picture takers have given someone a bite of their sandwich? You might have a smiley cartoon face, but you are a BAD MAN. : ( posted by
Washburn
on Feb 2, 2008 at 10:16 PM
jen - what the????????? "there is so much bad pictures" ..... where did you get your education? What are you talking about now with the starving and sandwiches and picture taking? Take your meds. If you insist on writing, could you do so at a second grade level? Please. ragmop has some reading requirements, don't ya know - that would be second grade level - to meet her standards. posted by
ragmop
on Feb 4, 2008 at 12:01 PM
So, what's happening in Cummings Valley? posted by
Vader
on Feb 4, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Outside of the Iran / Contra affair his negligence of our inner cities, ignoring the crack epidemic, ignoring the aids epidemic, letting our domestic economy go to the toilette, and having an approval rating in the 40th percentile in his last year in office, besides all of that, Reagan was an awesome president!!! We are still paying TODAY for Reagan's HORRIBLE domestic policy. Everything from our war on drugs, to gang violence, to illegal immigration etc. can be traced back to the Reagan era. (I love the re-imagining of history!) The Reagan era was horrible, for the middle class, minorities, people with mental health problems, Vietnam Veterans, Farmers.... need I go on? Oh yeah, this is a blog about vineyards.... posted by
Joty
on Feb 4, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Well said Vader...now I think I will have a glass of Merlot. posted by
awsmom8
on Feb 4, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Reganism did nothing but make the rich richer and tax the middleclass! He was one of the downfalls of society! But not as bad as the Bushs'.....Jen, who are you really? What is your "other, real name"? You are just an alias!!!! posted by
Vader
on Feb 5, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Ok P6 you're obviously drinking the Reagan Kool Aid, so I won't take anything you have to write seriously. What you wrote about Clinton letting Osama take power in Afghanistan is Historically incorrect and wrong. Reagan's administration is THE REASON Osama Bin Laden is a hero in the radical Muslim world! The Reagan Administration considered Osama Bin Laden a PATRIOT! The Reagan Administration gave money and weapons, and training to Osama Bin Laden! Do I really need to go on? Osama Bin Laden didn't declare Jihad on the U.S. until the first Bush established Military Bases in Saudi Arabia. Know your facts P6, NOT Propaganda! By the way every presidential administration since world war 2 is responsible in one way or the other for the current state we're in, in regards to global terrorism. I can write a 20 page dissertation on how Reagan's domestic policy ruined inner cities and was responsible for the rise in Gang Violence and Drug Trafficing. You did hear about the Iran / Contra scandal didn't you P6? If you understand that Scandal and it's effect on U.S. Policy Foreign and Domestic you would not be a Reagan fan I Guarantee YOU! |
