SECOND SHOWDOWN WITH DEVELOPER
FEBRUARY 18th, 7PM, Hesse Park
We are rapidly approaching the next big showdown with developer Jha over the massive 482 Condo development proposed for Silver Spur Canyon.
We won the last showdown, and we intend to win this showdown. If Jha loses this one, he will be forced into lengthy and expensive litigation that will delay the project anywhere from six months to four years or more.
Help us make this happen! Jha is appealing the Planning Commission’s decision to deny him the use of the Builder’s Remedy law. This now goes to the City Council. Without the Builder’s Remedy, Jha cannot build this massive development. We couldn’t have made such a impact at the Planning Commission without the support we got from all of you.
IT WORKED!
STOP a thousand people and 500 more cars in the small Silver Spur neighborhood
STOP up to a decade of phased construction of 4 massive 11-story buildings, with trucks, worker’s cars, and NOISE
STOP the increased traffic by Silver Spur School
STOP the danger of having 1000 more people evacuating the neighborhood while you and your family are trying to escape a wildfire.
How you can help:
Come to the Meeting - Come to the City Council meeting on February 18th at 7 PM at Hess Park. The City Council will vote during the meeting to decide whether or not to deny Jha’s appeal. Wear something red so we can flood the room with our red shirts showing we oppose the project. (We still have a few T-shirts available at our cost on our website savethecanyon.net)
Speak up! - You can also speak at the meeting if you’re so inclined. Each citizen is allowed 2 to 3 minutes to speak their mind about the project. The more the better! If you’re not sure what to say, reach out to us and we can help
Attend by Zoom - If you can’t attend in person, you can also attend in Zoom (see below), and even speak if you want to on the Zoom meeting. This does require you to register in advance - Pre-Register at: Form Center • Public Participation and Comment Request Form
Write a letter - at the last showdown we had a impressive 60 letters lined up opposing the development. We’d love to see even more letters this time around. The most effective letters are ones that you personalize, but we’ve also attached an example letter below if you’d like to use it. (Be sure to note you are submitting for the Feb 18th City Council Meeting regarding the 5323 Ironwood “Silver Spur Canyon” Project)
Email (send to both ASAP):
CC@rpvca.gov (Goes to all City Council Members)
cityclerk@rpvca.gov (Makes sure your letter goes into the official report)
Regular Mail (Must arrive by next Monday):
RPV City Council
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
EXAMPLE LETTER
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
City Council Members
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.,
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
February 10, 2025
Subject: 5323 Ironwood Street, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Dear City Council:
The intent of this letter is to express my grave concern regarding the proposed 482-unit project at 5323 Ironwood Street. I am opposed to this proposed development, and, like over 400 of my neighbors, have joined Neighborhood Voices of Silver Spur to speak out against it.
I was very pleased to learn that the City of RPV and the Planning Commission have denied the developer the builder’s remedy. Recently, however, I learned that the developer is appealing this determination and requesting an expedited review of the project. This should not and cannot be permitted. Mr. Jha should be required to abide by the zoning laws.
Given the fact that we are located in a high landslide, high fire risk area, and due to the environmental impact of this massive project on existing wildlife and habitat, his request for expedited handling should be denied. A development like this should require intense scrutiny and a thorough review process, not a streamlined, expedited review. The impact of this proposed development on our community is immense. The Silver Spur community along with adjoining neighborhoods will never be the same. Many of our neighbors will never recover from its far reaching, even if, unintended consequences. The fact of the matter is that since the City of RPV is in compliance with the Housing Element, we should not even be considering Mr. Jha's appeal. On behalf of our entire community, please deny Mr. Jha's appeal for a streamlined review.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]