The developer withdrew their application for the Diamond Valley Estates project today. I am crying tears of relief knowing our stretch of rural land will remain untouched. We need to stay alert for future attempts to change the zoning laws, but for now, we celebrate.
March 5, 2018
Final supporters
KEEP SAGE RURAL
We would like to inform everyone about the Sage Town Hall Association, and explain to you why this is such an important endeavor!
The Sage Town Hall Association is a non-profit 501c3 organization that was formed in 2017 by a group of residents that were concerned with the lack of a unified voice in Sage. This group sought to help address the issues and concerns that faced the community. As an association, some of the things that we do are: advocate for identification and preservation of historical sites, work towards protection of local environment and wildlife habitat, and attempt to prevent community deterioration. When issues arise that may impact Sage and its residents, the Association serves as an organized unit that can be contacted by government agencies or private parties. We attempt to effectively communicate with, give and receive community input and feedback to, and generally represent the best interests of Sage to these parties. As such, the Association was recently contacted regarding a 412 parcel of land, adjacent to Old Sage Road. The owner of this acreage is seeking to amend the general plan and subsequently re-zone the property from open space and rural residential to medium density housing and commercial retail. This re-zoning would allow the construction of the developer’s proposed Diamond Valley Estates project. The project includes a hotel, college, tourism center, retail shopping, and higher-density housing and much more on 412 acres of land adjacent to Old Sage Road.
The Association has been working non-stop to assure that the voices of Sage are heard. However, we cannot officially represent your voice, to our county supervisors or any other entities unless you become a voting member. The Sage Town Hall Association will be holding meetings to listen to the concerns, hear arguments both in favor and opposed, and receive general feedback on not only this development, but any other issues that need community attention or representation. Our voice will become much louder, stronger, and powerful with each member that joins us. Our board members receive no salary or compensation. All membership fees and donations are used only for Association expenses such as signs, flyers, supplies, event and fund-raiser set up, etc. Memberships are only $10 and are open to any resident of Sage and Diamond Valley 18 years or older. Membership gives you voting rights, both in board elections and community meetings. It also adds you to our e-mail list, which we use to keep everyone informed of any issues, events, meetings, or important news. This is a time when we will truly will find strength in numbers.
Please visit our website or Facebook page if you would like more information on either the Association or the proposed development, and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Updates
February 11, 2018
I have spent my mornings walking the trails near Old Sage Road and thinking about how quickly this character could vanish under asphalt. The feedback you have sent keeps me focused on protecting the quiet life we have built here together.
February 11, 2018
Seeing this kind of energy for our home makes me realize that we are truly not alone in fighting for the character of Sage. I grew up on these roads and it means everything to see so many people protecting the land that raised me.
35 Comments
Any high density development in this area will have a huge negative impact on our lovely rural community. The traffic on Sage Rd will become very dangerous, as the road is already inadequate for the existing traffic volume and widening the road would appear to be almost impossible due to the terrain. The Diamond Valley Estates is not the only high density residential neighborhood being processed in the Riverside County Planning Dept.. Sage lends itself to low density parcels approx. 5 acre min. lot size, as potential horse/open space/ rural properties.
I love our rural town. And water up here is a MAJOR concern. Not to mention no police/sheriffs up here..
So you can drain the ground water that all the homes out there need since they have wells? No thanks.
I live on the hemet/temecula border but I drive through Sage everyday to get to hemet. I look forward to the part of my drive through Sage that has few cars and where I can hear birds chirping with my windows down. I would seriously consider moving if a big developer came in and ruined the beauty of living in the country!
Stop the rezoning and the amendment to the general plan. Keep Sage the way it is, country. No development or rezoning of property. Minimum 5 acres.
This is a horrible idea to do to an area that has limited resources already. do not allow this development project!
No commercial developments!
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The developer withdrew their application for the Diamond Valley Estates project today. I am crying tears of relief knowing our stretch of rural land will remain untouched. We need to stay alert for future attempts to change the zoning laws, but for now, we celebrate.
March 5, 2018
Final supporters
KEEP SAGE RURAL
We would like to inform everyone about the Sage Town Hall Association, and explain to you why this is such an important endeavor!
The Sage Town Hall Association is a non-profit 501c3 organization that was formed in 2017 by a group of residents that were concerned with the lack of a unified voice in Sage. This group sought to help address the issues and concerns that faced the community. As an association, some of the things that we do are: advocate for identification and preservation of historical sites, work towards protection of local environment and wildlife habitat, and attempt to prevent community deterioration. When issues arise that may impact Sage and its residents, the Association serves as an organized unit that can be contacted by government agencies or private parties. We attempt to effectively communicate with, give and receive community input and feedback to, and generally represent the best interests of Sage to these parties. As such, the Association was recently contacted regarding a 412 parcel of land, adjacent to Old Sage Road. The owner of this acreage is seeking to amend the general plan and subsequently re-zone the property from open space and rural residential to medium density housing and commercial retail. This re-zoning would allow the construction of the developer’s proposed Diamond Valley Estates project. The project includes a hotel, college, tourism center, retail shopping, and higher-density housing and much more on 412 acres of land adjacent to Old Sage Road.
The Association has been working non-stop to assure that the voices of Sage are heard. However, we cannot officially represent your voice, to our county supervisors or any other entities unless you become a voting member. The Sage Town Hall Association will be holding meetings to listen to the concerns, hear arguments both in favor and opposed, and receive general feedback on not only this development, but any other issues that need community attention or representation. Our voice will become much louder, stronger, and powerful with each member that joins us. Our board members receive no salary or compensation. All membership fees and donations are used only for Association expenses such as signs, flyers, supplies, event and fund-raiser set up, etc. Memberships are only $10 and are open to any resident of Sage and Diamond Valley 18 years or older. Membership gives you voting rights, both in board elections and community meetings. It also adds you to our e-mail list, which we use to keep everyone informed of any issues, events, meetings, or important news. This is a time when we will truly will find strength in numbers.
Please visit our website or Facebook page if you would like more information on either the Association or the proposed development, and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Updates
February 11, 2018
I have spent my mornings walking the trails near Old Sage Road and thinking about how quickly this character could vanish under asphalt. The feedback you have sent keeps me focused on protecting the quiet life we have built here together.
February 11, 2018
Seeing this kind of energy for our home makes me realize that we are truly not alone in fighting for the character of Sage. I grew up on these roads and it means everything to see so many people protecting the land that raised me.
35 Comments
Keep Sage Rural! NO high Dollar developers and developments wanted here in Sage! We bought property out here in the rural area to get away from these types of developments and all the noise, traffic and pollution they bring to an area!
Any high density development in this area will have a huge negative impact on our lovely rural community. The traffic on Sage Rd will become very dangerous, as the road is already inadequate for the existing traffic volume and widening the road would appear to be almost impossible due to the terrain. The Diamond Valley Estates is not the only high density residential neighborhood being processed in the Riverside County Planning Dept.. Sage lends itself to low density parcels approx. 5 acre min. lot size, as potential horse/open space/ rural properties.
I love our rural town. And water up here is a MAJOR concern. Not to mention no police/sheriffs up here..
So you can drain the ground water that all the homes out there need since they have wells? No thanks.
I live on the hemet/temecula border but I drive through Sage everyday to get to hemet. I look forward to the part of my drive through Sage that has few cars and where I can hear birds chirping with my windows down. I would seriously consider moving if a big developer came in and ruined the beauty of living in the country!
Stop the rezoning and the amendment to the general plan. Keep Sage the way it is, country. No development or rezoning of property. Minimum 5 acres.
This is a horrible idea to do to an area that has limited resources already. do not allow this development project!
No commercial developments!
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Keep Sage Rural! NO high Dollar developers and developments wanted here in Sage! We bought property out here in the rural area to get away from these types of developments and all the noise, traffic and pollution they bring to an area!