City Hosts Town Hall To Discuss Failed SVUSD School Proposal

LAKE FOREST, CA — The city, along with representatives from Saddleback Valley Unified School District, gathered Monday, Aug. 28 to discuss a rejected proposal to develop an elementary school in the Meadows Residential Community.

According to Communications and Marketing Manager for the City of Lake Forest Jonathan Volzke, the meeting was held to allow residents of the Meadows community to voice concerns about the failed proposal.

Though the town hall meeting was held by the city, Volzke said the proposed elementary school was ultimately turned down by the SVUSD in March.

At the forum, the Senior Planner for the City of Lake Forest presented an overview of how the school site was selected and the project's environmental studies. SVUSD Assistant Superintendent of Business Services spoke at the forum, along with representatives from Toll Brothers and the site developers.

Many residents who attended the forum voiced concerns about school overcrowding, lack of oversight and school funds, and Toll Brothers' and SVUSD's demographic and environmental studies.

According to the city's website, the Meadows Residential Community is a subdivision of roughly 126 acres located at the southeast corner of Bake Parkway and Rancho Parkway.

The property was previously used as the Nakase Nursery, and will include five single-family neighborhoods and a senior affordable housing project.

For more information on Meadows Residential Community, visit the city's website.