KB Homes Wants to Change Irvine General Plan to Build Homes On RCI Property

Members of our Protect RSJ Golf Course Coalition have recently learned that the developer KB Homes has submitted an application to the City of Irvine to change our city's General Plan to build 123 homes on the Racquet Club of Irvine (RCI) property.

The RCI property is about 11 acres near the intersection of Culver and Michelson, and is currently the home to a popular tennis club in south Irvine.  In January, the owner of RCI wrote a letter stating that he is exploring a zone change for the property for possible sale to a developer.

Satellite map of RCI property near Michelson & Culver

Based on the size of the property (11 acres) and KB Homes' intent to build 123 homes, we believe the development may consist of a combination of 3-story attached townhomes with some attached single-family and/or duplex homes, all offered at market-rate prices.

A change in our city's General Plan to build more homes that go beyond the current General Plan will:

• Add more cars and traffic on our already clogged streets
• Further increase the number of students at our local schools which are already at capacity -- especially schools in University Park, Turtle Rock and Woodbridge
• Take away a valued and affordable recreational amenity that's enjoyed by residents throughout Irvine

What Can I Do To Help?
The Irvine City Council and the City of Irvine Planning Commission wants to hear from YOU, the community, on KB Homes' proposed General Plan change, as well as their wish to build 123 homes on the RCI property.

Here's how you can help:

• Speak at the next Planning Commission meeting which is this Thursday, June 20th at 5:30pm at Irvine City Hall
• Speak at the next City Council meeting, which is on Tuesday, June 25th at 5:30pm at Irvine City Hall
• Write to our Irvine City Councilmembers at irvinecitycouncil@cityofirvine.org

Your voice will make a difference!  Especially when it comes to our city's master planned community which is guided by our city's General Plan.

Tips on Speaking at a Meeting

• Planning Commission and City Council meetings take place at Irvine City Hall -- view map location
• When you arrive at the meeting, be sure to fill out a Speaker's Card
• Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes
• Since the RCI property will not be on the agenda, you will need to speak during the Public Comments session which is usually at the beginning of the Planning Commission meeting, and toward the end at the City Council meeting
• For a list of talking points, view the online petition from the Save RCI Coalition.  (And sign the petition if you haven't already done so.) 

Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you at either the Planning Commission meeting or the City Council meeting!

Questions?  Contact us