esteban wrote on Apr 21, 2008 2:47 PM:Take them down....dont let them step all over you!

Catch 22 wrote on Apr 21, 2008 3:57 PM:Here we go. Cities like Vista, Oceanside and Carlsbad pass laws on RV parking. Then they prohibit RV lots from being built where people now have to park. So where is everyone supposed to park their RV, boat,etc. when every local facility capable of parking these vehicles is full and has long waiting lists and you won't allow new ones to be built. You (the cities) can't have it both ways. Either repeal the parking restrictions or allow lots to be built.

Oh boo hoo wrote on Apr 21, 2008 5:44 PM:Arie has made more money in San Marcos than any other man alive. Stop being so greedy and do something better with your land. We are all tired of blighted auto/RV lots!

vistaguy wrote on Apr 21, 2008 5:57 PM:I say GO CITY COUNCIL GO! Stick it to these crackpots who want to make Vista look like a worn out parking lot with oil stains and eyesores. WAKEUP VISTA AND JOIN THE 21st CENTURY!

To Know Him is to Respect Him ! wrote on Apr 22, 2008 6:46 AM:The minute Vista hears of the wishes of Arie DeJong to construct an RV lot, they make a Zone Change. How convenient for them. Looks like Vista has taken lessons from San Marcos on how to treat its businesses. Over the years Mr DeJong was run through his traces every time he wanted to build or create something in San Marcos. The previous commenters obviously do not even begin to know him or of his generosity. San Marcos should give him an award because he cares about the people and puts his money where his mouth is. As far as the hurried EIR, I can just hope that the appropriate steps have been taken to protect the rights of the people.

Ted wrote on Apr 22, 2008 1:57 PM:Blighted RV lots? I don't think so -
I would love the opportunity to do something like my Beaumont project in Vista. I'll bet if Vista saw this project, they would consider allowing it.

wouldnt live in Vista wrote on Apr 22, 2008 2:04 PM:I find it ironic that vistaguy is trying to put the blame on the disgusting, patch-work way Vista looks, including un-maintained roads in sore need of repair , on a legitimate businessman who has probably paid a lot of taxes. He bought his property as commercial fair and square so let him develop it fair and square as he wants. You couldn't pay me to live in Vista!

Geno wrote on Apr 22, 2008 3:07 PM:The area is question is a high traffic area and deserves something nice... not an RV park. Put an RV park somewhere secluded or hidden... there is no reason for a RV park to be in such a "main" area. Welcome to Vista...look at our wonderful RV park. Vista needs to clean up it's act and actually try to get some decent business. That's what they're doing. Good job.

I live in Shadowridge and we can pay $75/month to park our RV's in a designated / secure lot within our community. More communities should do the same. If you're thinking about getting an RV, make sure you know where you're going to put it. I'm glad they're not allowed on the street for over night parking... What a nightmare that would be.

RE to Geno wrote on Apr 23, 2008 6:37 AM:You shadowridgeians are all the same. You think your community should have special rules and that the citizens of that area should make all city policy. Get real. You people always say "I live in Shadowridge" like admiting it's part of Vista is a dirty word. I have worked in that area for years and the conduct of the residents never ceases to astound me. I have been approached during the course of my duties as a public employee and been told by HOA members "this is a private area, Do you have the associations permission to be doing this work?". You folks think "your" neighborhood is the taj mahal of north county or something. Get real. There is a gas station across the street, an industrial complex across the other street. Let him build the lot. Maybe you just don't want to lose your kid's dirtbiking spot or something. I do agree that people should consider where they are going to park something like this when they buy it.

Dictakes by Government wrote on Apr 23, 2008 7:21 AM:I drove by the location that is in question and saw a fence around the lot. I don't understand how a property was zoned for this and how the city of Vista can quickly change things ( or try too). Instead of having another strip mall-(alot more traffic) I think if a RV Park is esthetically appealing- then I say why not. In the city of Carlsbad,I saw a RV park on El Camino Real- you hardly knew what it was and it looked good... What the shame here is how the Vista is sneaky and pulls the rug when something is zoned for RV storage and then have Big Government change the rules.

Geno wrote on Apr 23, 2008 12:23 PM:We do have rules, but I don't think they are special. The rules are designed to keep our properties nice looking. All it takes is someone that wants to park a car in their lawn to work on it, have 2 broken down RV's in the back, and who knows what... I like to call it "pride" of ownership.

Before you even purchase a house in Shadowridge, you must agree to the HOA rules and sign. If you don't like it, don't live there.

You must admit, if you drive through Shadowridge, it doesn't look like it was built in 1989, does it? I wonder why? Because there are "rules" to keep the "riff raff" out (or controlled).

I'm not a big fan of rules either, but I must admit, the simple rules that are in place keep the neighborhood looking great.

As a side note, I live in Shadowridge, but I'm an Oceanside resident, not Vista. No kids with dirt bikes either. Just the sound of RV makes me cringe because I've seen some pretty "broken" looking ones... I guess if the entire park is not "visible" anywhere from the street, it might be doable.

Richard wrote on Apr 23, 2008 6:25 PM:Im a french Australian nationality
dealer in RV importing from the state to AUS,in simple words ,give you the job and supporting your business and employment. I joint the Eucalytus at Beaumont projet because is a fantastic clean project helpfull for the community

Yankee !! why are you so nasty,

envious, jalous ,for someone try to do the right thing to the community wich
some has work for a long time, paid there duty in the world and now dream to get retired and have some occupation
You Yankee,healhtfy, how come, you have
the right to criticise , what you will needed tomorrow, or because you have no brine, lazy ,low earner,low income, don't have the money to access to a dream, create your jalousie tan you are a destructeur
What is the comment Arie make a lot of money !
answer why you don't do that, because you have peas in you brine
I have the right to said that
i come in Australia in 1980 with $ 12000 that all, non speaking english,in my live i run several succefull business always start from scratch with no money or little
i challenge all,
when i start my RV business from scratch
i was a french Pastry cook chef and know nothing about it, but i like the idea of RV,tan i start to crack the deal
Now going retired after i sold 128 FW all by myself ,no help
Winger !!! gro up your little peas in your head, and please help the retire people
American image in the world is not good at all and get worst, but i like USA and the people individally
love you guy's
Richard

South Vista Family wrote on Apr 24, 2008 5:37 PM:We live in the area tagged as Shadowridge, but not in the planned development area. We do not have the regulations they have there, so people do park their boats and RVs and trailers in their yards... my neighbor has not moved his for over two years. At some point it becomes yard art. His comment is there no place to take it without driving a half an hour each way. Vista needs a place to park these things. I looked into the planned development. They are giving the city the corner with a fountain feature, as The City wants something nice there, so they will have that. The design of the parking lot is such that it totally screens the contents, I am told it will look like a nice gated community, walled for security. If they do that and you can not see the RVs, its okay with me. Looks like they put a lot of planning into it. My neighbors support it as it will not generate a lot of traffic, and will actually make the neighborhood it is next too safer and quiter, a good thing. Good to get the yard art out and clean up these neighborhood eye sores. This project has my vote of approval.