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Residents, council members raise concerns about large warehouse projects near Lake Elsinore
Summary
Public commenters and council members expressed alarm about multiple proposed mega-warehouse projects in and near Lake Elsinore, citing projects in Serrano, Terramor and Temescal Valley measuring in the millions of square feet; the council highlighted the city's 'good neighbor policy' and pending state legislation offering added protections for homeowners.
Public comment at the Lake Elsinore City Council meeting drew attention to large warehouse proposals near the city and council members discussed local protections for neighboring residents.
Ace Vallejos told the council he is worried about several warehouse projects, including one "going in near Serrano in Terramor" that he said is "over 6,000,000 square feet," and urged the council to address zoning or plans that could allow conversion of land intended for residential or mixed uses to large industrial warehouses.
Councilmember McGee echoed the concern and put the public comment in regional context, saying an existing Temescal Valley development had been approved for about "6,800,000 square feet of warehouses" and warning developers could begin pulling permits. McGee noted the city adopted a "good neighbor policy" to protect homeowners and mentioned a bill pending in Sacramento that, if passed, would provide additional protections for residents.
Why it matters: large warehouse projects can have local impacts on traffic, air quality, housing patterns and property values. Councilmember McGee described proactive steps the city has taken, including working with staff, property owners and the Chamber of Commerce on the good neighbor policy and pursuing legislative remedies.
Council members did not take a regulatory action on the warehouse projects at this meeting; McGee and other council members used the announcements portion of the agenda to inform residents and emphasize preparedness and local policy tools. Members also highlighted community donations and upcoming events during their remarks.
Direct quotes from the meeting included Ace Vallejos’ description of the project sizes and Councilmember McGee’s summary of the Temescal Valley approval and the good neighbor policy. The council did not receive formal land-use applications for those projects during this meeting, and no vote on warehouse-related measures occurred.
