Revised Project with Community Input
Types of Boats Permitted on Lake
 
Proposed Project With Community Input
Concern Before Now
Home sites 37 29
Lakes/Ponds 2 1
Water Source Well Reclaimed
Equestrian Center None Approx 7 acres
Equestrian Trails None > In and around project.
> Public equine resting/watering hole
Lot Size Three acres including part of lake. Three acres not including lake. (4 acres if you include the lake)
Lot lines now stop at the lakes edge creating more open space and larger useable residential/agricultural lots
Help the Community Maintain rural character with large lots and enhance surrounding property values with quality homes. >Help eliminate Ramona Water District “Spray fields” by using reclaimed water.
>Maintain rural character of the Valley with large lots (no international airport).
>Maintain and enhance surrounding property values with quality homes.
>Create 63.4 acres of permanent open spaces (County requires 57.5 acres)
>Lake useful for fire protection.

Rural Community Character
  • Almost seven acre Equestrian Center including: Hot walk, hay barn, stable, riding arena*
  • Equestrian trails in and around the property with public watering hole*
  • Underground Utilities*
  • Mature trees to be preserved* (we have over 50 old growth Eucalyptus Tress)
  • Landscape Plan includes over 200 new trees (native species) to be planted*
  • 3 acre minimum size lots*
  • Hike and Bike path*
  • Barns will be encouraged, large animals permitted*
  • 63.4 acres open space.*
  • Open space connectivity to neighboring properties*
  • Rock outcropping to be maintained*
  • Home sites with small vineyards or orchards will be encouraged*
  • Home sites to be certified by the National Wildlife Federation.
  • 100 year floodplain to be preserved*
  • Dual water system installed* (both reclaimed and potable water systems)
  • Architectural style of homes required to fit exactly with surrounding community  *
  • Asterisk represents items directly from the Ramona Community Plan Recommendations


Lot size and Density
  • Zoning allows one dwelling unit per four acres.
  • 147 acres / 4 acres = 36.75
  • Total allowable home sites 37.
  • Proposed development has 29 three-acre home sites
  • Effective density of one dwelling unit per 5.08 acres.
  • County requires 57.5 acres open Space
  • Esquilago to provide 63.4 acres of open space.
  • All Biological sensitive areas preserved in permanent
    open space easements