The consensus of the Councilmen was that Terre Verde had done its part to amend several components of the project, including lowering the number of units from over 19,300 to 16,196. Others said the beauty and nature of Summit Valley will be destroyed. Many residents said there is not enough water to sustain the additional residents. One resident called the Terra Verde Group “money gods” and “death gods” for planning to construct a community in the shadow of Cedar Dam, which could break during a major earthquake and potentially place residents on the Summit Valley floor in danger.Īnother resident asked if the Council would promise not to subsidize future Tapestry water costs by charging current Hesperia residents. Public opposition focused on warnings that the project would increase crime, pollution and traffic.
One resident who interrupted the meeting several times was removed by a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy. The vote for the project did not come without some heated comments from the majority of the 20 speakers. When completed, the development is expected to increase Hesperia’s population by 50,000 to 80,000. The Council’s approval paves the way for the Texas-based Terra Verde Group to build its master-planned community of 16,196 units in southeast Hesperia. One resident threatened to recall the entire Council and called them “traitors.” Ohanian said as people understand the “long nature” of what could be a 30-year build-out, they will come to realize that the Tapestry Project affords the city the ability to do infrastructure improvements that “they would not get with piecemeal tract developments.”Īs the Council discussed the benefits of the project before voting, nearly a dozen citizens walked out. “The project became better through this lengthy process that we’ve gone through.” “We are pleased with the vote this evening and it’s actually the beginning of a long process before we can start to develop the property,” Terra Verde Group Director of Development John Ohanian told the Daily Press moments after the meeting. The Council voted 5-0 on the three items, with Councilman Eric Schmidt voting no only on the EIR certification, citing traffic mitigation concerns. Hesperia - During a boisterous and historic public meeting, a standing-room-only crowd at City Hall watched as the City Council voted to approve the massive Tapestry Project on Tuesday night.ĭespite a tidal wave of opposition from residents over the last year and during the public hearing Tuesday, the Council voted to certify the Environmental Impact Report, adopt the Tapestry Specific Plan and approve several tract maps.
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