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Orange County supervisors approve contested Saddleback Meadows final map despite fire, traffic and zoning concerns
Summary
After nearly two hours of public comment raising fire-safety, egress, water and zoning concerns, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved the Saddleback Meadows final tract map (TRACMAC 15230) on a 4–0 vote with one abstention; supervisors emphasized that project approvals are largely ministerial at this stage and that use‑permit review remains.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved the final tract map for Saddleback Meadows (TRACMAC 15230) following extensive public comment from nearby residents, conservation groups and former fire officials who urged the board to delay action and require updated environmental review.
The vote, taken after the board heard from 18 speakers, passed 4–0 with one abstention. Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento announced he would abstain, saying he was not confident a sufficiently robust public process had occurred.
Supporters of delay told the board the project’s environmental documents are outdated, public safety is at risk and a single primary egress on El Toro Road imperils evacuation. “There is only one way in and one way out of our community,” said Dan Harris, a…
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