Nonsequitor
Louis Longhi and DIG (Dornin Investment Group) are trying to
sell their project as: If you don’t like this project then you don’t like art
or support artists in this community.
I like art and dislike this
project.
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There was initially no opposition to this project when it
was 8 units. Something appropriate
in size, scale and character for the site. But all you have to do is follow the money. When DIG got involved, somewhere in the
twilight, the project morphed into a 30-unit apartment complex. It became so large and complex the City
needed to add a new zoning code into the general plan. The project is so large it cantilevers
over Laguna Canyon Creek. And… be
aware… when you are looking at those story polls as your driving through the
canyon-you are only seeing HALF of the project. The other half is quietly hidden on the adjacent property
under those trees. And.. if the project stays as is, they will all have to be
removed. But the latest hoorah
with this project has been just another tiny, tiny slight modification. This ever so slight modification will
allow “events” to be held on site without
having to have the normally required permits. Permits that anyone else in the community, like you or I or
a business would be required to have. Hmmm. Can’t put
my finger on it, but there is just something about this just doesn’t seeeem
right. But heck, who doesn’t like
sitting in their car in the canyon during unanticipated traffic events.
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It has been citizen diligence that has keep greedy fledglings
like Longhi, DIG and projects like this 30-unit apartment complex, and their delusions
of greed and grandeur in check. Opposition
to this project has nothing to do with art, or artists but something
larger-like maintaining a livable community and preventing unruly unbridled development,
like this project. We have seen
unruly development before. Just look at Diamond/Crestview. Its not pretty, nice or artistic. Those opposed to this project have
looked at the details. It doesn’t
not comply with the general plan and/or specific plan. Opposition to this project IS called
preserving the character, livability and artistic character of this community.
It’s why people like to come here and why this project belongs in Irvine.
