A proposed development that would add 15,000 new residents to Mira Mesa was the topic of the neighborhood's planning subcommittee Monday evening.
The Stone Creek project would build up a 300-acre piece of land in Carroll Canyon, about one half mile west of Camino Ruiz to Black Mountain Road. John Horst, chairman of the planning group, calls it the biggest development undertaken in Mira Mesa.
Though it is about 10 times the size of the controversial One Paseo project in Carmel Valley, few have heard of it. Alvin Walter, who lives adjacent to the site, is not in favor of the proposal.
“I don't want any more development. I see the way it is now, I expected it to maybe be developed into a natural park,” he said.
Vulcan Materials, which has a sand mining operation at the site now, proposed Stone Creek in 2006.
According to the plan, developers would build 4,445 apartments and condominiums, as well as 730,000 square-feet of commercial and industrial space.
Some neighbors envision natural space and more affordable housing options.
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“I think it's a good idea to build on the community, but what comes to the community needs to serve the community,” said Joey Garcia, a Mira Mesa resident.
The first Stone Creek homes won't be built for at least a decade, as mining is expected to continue in the area.
Monday's is the last of five presentations the developer has made to the subcommittee.
Patty Schreibman, a representative for Stone Creek, sent NBC 7 this statement about the story:
“We are very excited to continue sharing this long-term vision for Stone Creek, a unique new neighborhood in Mira Mesa that will take shape over the next three decades.
“For several years we've been sharing with city officials and community leaders our proposal for transforming the mining operation into this new community of the future. Their feedback has been very helpful, resulting in many changes to the plan.
“With mining to continue for 20 more years, the first homes won't be built for another 10 to 20 years. They will provide housing for future generations of San Diegans - for our children and grandchildren.
“Once presentations to the Mira Mesa Community Planning Group Subcommittee are completed, Stone Creek will be part of a community Open House to showcase the project, as well as the many other exciting things that are planned for the vibrant community of Mira Mesa.”
