Questions that need answers
Our neighborhood has been designated a VERY HIGH Fire Hazard Severity Zone by the State Fire Marshal — every blocked driveway or fire hydrant puts lives at risk.
Los Carneros Road is the primary evacuation route for both our neighborhood and the DP Ranch residents behind us.
With only 125 parking spaces, and two event spaces next to eachother, additional vehicles in residential streets is a serious safety concern during emergencies.
Will parking overflow and congestion on residential streets worsen as they exceed even the minimum parking requirements?
How will their plans to expand services, including adding preschool and school programs, affect my daily routine and neighborhood livability?
The lot proposed for development is designated as a local Monarch Butterfly and Raptor Roosting Habitat — critical species already under pressure. How will these sensitive habitats be protected from the impacts of increased traffic, lighting, noise, and daily activity associated with a high-occupancy assembly use?
Has the City conducted an independent impact assessment to evaluate how a high-occupancy assembly and potential school operations would affect emergency access, evacuation routes, and the already constrained traffic circle at Los Carneros and Calle Real?
City projections estimate 1,400 vehicles per hour on Los Carneros Road by 2030. Adding 290+ church-related vehicles would push traffic beyond safe capacity, especially during peak times or evacuations.
The proposed new curb cut would directly disrupt the Class II bike path, putting cyclists at risk and reducing safe alternatives to driving.
Will Stow House be forced to reduce or eliminate popular events due to parking and access problems?
How do we preserve the historic ranch atmosphere with 22,038 s/f mega-church activities compete for space?"
How do we prevent Anthem members from using Stow House parking lots during church services?
Will the Old Time Fiddlers Festival need to change to Saturday?
Will amplified church music compete with or overpower Stow House's events?
The adjacent Lake Los Carneros and its surrounding woodlands are officially designated scenic resources. This area is not just visually significant — it's ecologically vital. How will this development safeguard the ecological integrity and scenic value of this protected zone?
Didn't I buy my home with the expectation that the city would protect residential zoning?