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In 1998, the voters adopted Proposition S, which changed the Escondido general plan to require that amendments to certain portions of the general plan can only occur after a majority vote of the people at an election. Proposition S specifically provides that general plan amendments or specific plans cannot be adopted without a vote of the people if the changes increase residential density, change the general plan's residential land use categories, or change certain residential designations (rural, estate, suburban, and urban) to a commercial or industrial designation.

In addition, Proposition S re-adopted specific policies from the current general plan. These policies are those which regulate land use patterns and character, residential development, and residential preservation and development. The measure re-adopts specific policies regarding planned development zoning, specific planning areas, clustering of residential development and the population objectives. Proposition S required that changes to these policies in the future cannot be made except by a vote of the people at an election.

This particular Measure asks whether the land use category of the Escondido General Plan should be amended for 6.5 acres west of Centre City Parkway, east of Morning View Drive, north of Decatur Way, addressed as 1252 N Centre City Parkway from the current designation of Urban II (12 units per acre) to Urban IV (24 units per acre) to increase the number of multi-family units allowed from 45 to 90 (as shown on Exhibit 6).

The proposal was endorsed by the Escondido Planning Commission and the City of Escondido Planning Department Staff. Under this proposal, the density will still be substantially LESS than the average density already in the neighborhood.

This proposal is consistent with official "Smart Growth" policies because it provides development adjacent to major roads and freeways, employment, shopping and entertainment centers, thus minimizing travel time.

This proposal will provide ownership opportunities for first time buyers and middle class families without causing urban sprawl.

This proposal will leave 2.5 acres of the Reidy Creek Channel UNTOUCHED, which provides an open space and park like setting for the project.

The proposal will not have a negative impact on existing services nor require any additional roads or facilities, because the property is located in the geographical center of the city. The proposed residential use is comparable and compatible with the surrounding uses and densities.

A positive vote for this family project in the center of Escondido is a smart way to plan our city.

MICHAEL DURKIN

BARBARA H. FREEMAN

Reidy Creek Channel will remain "untouched" because it is a flood control area.

The very reason the city selected this property for the Proposed new Escondido Police Station is because of its central location and access to major roadways. If the City of Escondido wants to purchase the land, an Urban II to Urban IV zoning change would only inflate the price to the City and the Tax Payers.

VOTE NO ON PROP N.

GAYLE M. CALHOUN, President, East Grove Neighborhood Assn.

RICHARD M. CALHOUN, East Grove Neighborhood Assn.

That will allow an additional 45 families to cram together with 45 other families on 6.5 acres. If the land is already bordered by other apartments that are set at 12 units per acre, why would the developer want to intesify land use? Why not build consistant with the surounding neighborhood? Has anyone noticed that this would inflate the land value if the city and taxpayers buy the land for the proposed new Escondido Police Station. Everyone already knows that the freeways and schools are overcrowded and this would only serve to increase the problem. With possible energy shortages, and threated rolling black outs this last summer, and pending water shortages to Southern California in the future, is this a good plan? NO! This is the very reason the Growth Management and Neighborhood Protection Act was passed by 60% of the voters 2 years ago. To allow YOU the voters to decide. Vote NO on more overcrowding and congestion. Stay with the Escondido City General Plan on this one. Vote no on Prop. N .

R. MIKE CALHOUN

BRUCE MC CARTER

We are asking for a density of 13.8 units per gross acre. The property next door has 15.6. The four other neighbors that share a portion of the Reidy Creek Channel average 17.9 units per gross acre.

We are asking for LESS.

The Growth Management and Neighborhood Protection Act (Proposition S) passed by voters 2 years ago was not intended to do away with correct and fair planning. Good planning and environmental protection ENCOURAGE INFILL PROJECTS LIKE THIS since services and infrastructure are already present. Infill projects near a freeway like this one help prevent leapfrog development and reduce traffic.

This proposal complements the existing neighborhood, provides 2.5 acres of open space, and allows for "Smart Growth" without congestion and overcrowding.

This is a good proposal. It is the ONLY proposition to receive UNANIMOUS City Council support.

A positive vote for this family project in the center of Escondido is a smart way to plan our city.

MICHAEL DURKIN

BARBARA FREEMAN