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Council upholds planning commission denial of 67‑unit Wilmington residential plan at Camino Real
Summary
After months of debate, the council voted unanimously to deny a proposed 67‑unit development at Camino Real and Jurupa Road, citing pedestrian safety, traffic and neighborhood character; staff estimated at least $2.5 million in off‑site road and railroad‑related improvements would be needed if the project were approved.
The Jurupa Valley City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to deny Warmington Residential’s proposed 67‑unit development at the southwest corner of Camino Real and Jurupa Road, rejecting the developer’s request for two‑story units and related waivers.
Councilmembers said safety, traffic and neighborhood character drove their decision. Councilmember Armando Carmona noted that multiple residents had reported traffic collisions and near‑misses in the area: "The safety of our children is nonnegotiable," he said during public comment, repeating several speakers’ appeals to delay or reject the project until a comprehensive safety plan is in place.
Nut graf: The project had been partially entitled under previous rezonings, but the planning commission denied the…
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