From: B Wilson
To: [email protected]
Cc: Christopher DeNatale; Beth Painter; Mary Luros; Bernie Narvaez; Clerk; [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: URGENT: Opposition to Demolition of Christmas Tree House (Silverado Trail Project) Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026 08:36:51 AM
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Subject: URGENT: Opposition to Demolition of Christmas Tree House (Silverado Trail Project)
To: The Napa City Council and Planning Commission
Date: July 12, 2026
Dear Mayor Sedgley and City Council Members,
I am writing to formally oppose the demolition of the "Christmas Tree House" and the displacement of Mr. Charlie Rossi for the proposed Silverado Trail roundabout project.
While I understand the need for traffic improvements, the human cost of this specific design is too high. Forcing an 83-year-old resident from the only home he has ever known poses a documented and severe risk to his mental and physical health.
Medical studies consistently show that such
involuntary displacement in the elderly significantly increases mortality risk and causes profound psychological trauma. Here are four high-impact, peer-reviewed studies (available via PubMed or NIH) that demonstrate that forced displacement poses a lethal risk to Charlie Rossi.
1. The "Transfer Trauma" & Mortality Study
Study: Relocation stress and the elderly (PMID: 742577) Key Finding: This foundational study explicitly concludes that the stress of relocation for an elderly person can lead to increased
physical/psychological problems, serious illness, and even death. It is the primary source for the concept of "transfer trauma." ATTACHMENT 5
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/742577/
2. The Systematic Review on Dementia & Relocation
Study: Health Effects of the Relocation of Patients With Dementia: A Scoping Review (Published in The Gerontologist, indexed in PubMed) Key Finding: This review of 13 studies found that relocation often results in a decline in physical, mental, and functional well-being , with some
studies showing mortality rates rising significantly within 30 days of a move. It emphasizes that unless carefully planned (which forced demolition is not), relocation should be avoided.
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30590528/ (Note: If this specific PMID redirects, the title is searchable on PubMed Central).
3. The Eviction & Mortality Link
Study: Evictions and short-term all-cause mortality: a 3-year follow-up study (Referenced in PubMed Central: PMID 34030283 / Social Science & Medicine)
Key Finding: Research links eviction and forced displacement directly to higher all-cause mortality
. It establishes that the event of losing one's
home is a distinct health shock that increases the risk of death in the following years.
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34030283/ (Or search "Rojas evictions mortality" on PubMed).
4. Relocation Stress Syndrome (RSS) Clinical Definition Study: Relocation stress syndrome: the case of palliative care patients (PMID: 9519166)
Key Finding: Defines Relocation Stress Syndrome (RSS) as a nursing diagnosis characterized by anxiety, confusion, and hopelessness, noting ATTACHMENT 5
that the vulnerability of patients with limited adjustment time (like an 83- year-old facing sudden demolition) drastically increases the risk of distress and health failure.
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9519166/
After decades of enjoying Mr. Rossi’s Christmas spirit and the warmth he brings to our community, are you truly prepared to sign the order that trades his remaining years for a slightly faster commute?
His home is inextricably
linked to his identity and survival; demolishing it is not just 'progress,' it is a cruel displacement that will directly shorten his life.
There must be alternative engineering solutions that improve safety at this intersection without destroying a lifelong home and a local landmark. I urge the Council to:
1. Halt the acquisition and demolition plans for Mr. Rossi’s property immediately.
2. Direct staff to revisit alternative traffic designs that preserve existing residences.
3. Consider the long-term community impact of displacing vulnerable seniors over traffic flow efficiency.
Please record this letter as part of the public record for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and upcoming City Council hearings.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Wilson
707-337-6802
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From: Mindy King
To: Clerk
Subject: August 4th, 2026 Meeting Regarding Charlie Rossi"s Property Date: Friday, July 10, 2026 10:40:17 AM
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City Clerk: I respectfully ask that you forward the below letter to Mayor and all members of the Napa City Council.
Please include it in the public record for the August 4, 2026 meeting regarding Charlie Rossi’s property.
Thank You.
July 9, 2026
Mayor Scott Sedgley and Members of the Napa City Council City of Napa
Dear Mayor Sedgley and Members of the Napa City Council, I am writing to ask you to oppose the use of eminent domain to take the home of my second cousin, Charlie Rossi.
Charlie is 83 years old and has lived in this home his entire life. He was born and raised there.
This is not an investment property or simply a piece of land on a map. It is the only home Charlie has ever known.
Charlie is my father’s first cousin, and the Rossi family has been part of Napa for generations.
Our family has watched Napa grow and change over the years, and we understand that growth and infrastructure sometimes require difficult decisions. However, progress should not come at the expense of an 83-year-old lifelong Napa resident without every possible alternative being fully explored.
Many people in Napa know Charlie and his home because of the Christmas tree he has displayed year after year. His tradition has brought joy to countless people passing by and was even featured in the Napa Valley Register. Charlie and his home are part of the fabric, character, and history of this community.
I ask each of you to consider this decision not only from the perspective of infrastructure, traffic, engineering plans, and property acquisition, but from the perspective of the person whose life will be permanently changed.
Imagine being 83 years old and being told that the only home you have ever known may be taken from you.
Where does Charlie go?
How do you put a value on 83 years of memories?
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How do you compensate someone for losing not just a house, but the place where his entire life has unfolded?
Eminent domain is one of the most significant powers a government can exercise over a private citizen. Because of that, it should be used only when every reasonable alternative has been thoroughly explored and exhausted.
I respectfully ask the City Council to slow this process down, listen to Charlie and our family, and publicly demonstrate that every reasonable alternative to taking his home has been fully and fairly evaluated.
I also ask you to consider whether the public benefit of the proposed project truly outweighs the profound and irreversible impact of removing an 83-year-old lifelong Napa resident from the only home he has ever known.
Napa’s history is not found only in historic buildings, photographs, or archives. It lives in its people and families.
Charlie Rossi is part of that history.
On August 4, 2026, you will not simply be making a decision about a parcel of land or a public works project. You will be making a decision that will permanently change the life of an 83-year-old man who has spent his entire life in Napa and in this home.
Once Charlie’s home is taken and a lifelong resident is displaced, that decision cannot be undone.
Please do not allow Charlie to become simply another parcel number in a public works project.
Before the August 4 meeting, I respectfully ask each of you to carefully consider the human impact of this decision and whether every reasonable alternative to taking Charlie’s home has truly been explored.
Listen to Charlie.
Listen to our family.
Listen to the Napa community.
Please find another solution.
Please do not take Charlie Rossi’s home.
Thank you for your time, your service to our community, and your consideration.
Sincerely,
Melinda “Mindy” King
Member of the Rossi Family
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From: Margarita Perry
To: Clerk
Subject: Charlie Rossi
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 8:16:39 PM
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To Mayor Scott Sedgley and Members of the Napa City Council:
I am writing to respectfully urge you to reconsider any action that would require taking Charlie Rossi’s home through eminent domain.
Charlie is 83 years old and has lived in this home since the day he was born. It has been in his family
and is far more than a piece of property—it is a living part of Napa’s history.
For decades, Charlie’s home has been known throughout the community as the “Christmas Tree House.” Generations of Napa residents have grown up visiting it during the holidays.
Hundreds of people drive by, walk by, and stop to take photographs and videos each year. It has become a cherished landmark that has brought joy to families for decades and is woven into the fabric of the community.
I have personally known Charlie for nearly 30 years through his work at Home Depot in San Rafael, where he has faithfully worked for approximately 35 years. He is a fixture in the garden department, and countless customers seek him out for his knowledge, kindness, and genuine desire to help others. Even at 83 years old, despite facing significant health challenges, he continues to work because he loves serving people. That speaks volumes about his character.
To ask Charlie to leave the only home he has ever known is heartbreaking. The emotional impact cannot be measured. At 83 years of age, after a lifetime of contributing to his community, he deserves compassion, dignity, and every possible consideration before such a life-altering decision is made.
I understand that the City has a responsibility to improve infrastructure and ensure public safety. However, I respectfully ask that every possible alternative be explored before taking the extraordinary step of removing a lifelong resident from his family home. If there is any feasible way to redesign or modify this project while preserving Charlie’s property, I hope the City will seriously consider it.
If the City ultimately determines that acquisition is unavoidable, then I respectfully ask that Charlie be made truly whole. Fair compensation should reflect not only the market value of the property, but also the real financial burden of replacing a longtime home in today’s housing market, the costs associated with an involuntary relocation, and any potential tax consequences that could significantly reduce the funds available for him to purchase another home. No resident should be left financially disadvantaged because they are being required to surrender their home for a public project.
Charlie Rossi embodies the values that make Napa special: hard work, generosity, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to his community. His home has become a symbol of holiday spirit and community pride. Losing it would mean more than the loss of one residence—it ATTACHMENT 5
would mean the loss of a beloved Napa tradition and the displacement of a man who has spent his entire life giving back to others.
I respectfully ask you to consider not only the engineering of this project but also its human impact. Please do everything within your power to preserve Charlie’s home and this treasured piece of Napa’s history. If that is not possible, I ask that you ensure he is treated with the fairness, compassion, and dignity he has earned over a lifetime.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.
Respectfully,
Margarita Perry
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From: JERRY PEGGY LARGHI
To: Clerk
Subject: Charlie Rossi home 801 Silverado Trail Napa
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 11:22:19 AM
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Dear Napa City Clerk
please forward our letter below to
Mayor Scott Sedgley and Members of the Napa City Council and include it in Public Record for the August 4th 2026, meeting regarding Mr Rossi’s home at 801 Silverado Trail Napa California :
Dear Napa City Clerk, Mayor Sedgley and Members of the Napa City Council, We are horrified that you would even consider destroying the Beautiful home of our long time citizen, Charlie Rossi at 801 Silverado Trail, Napa!
This Family and their home has brought so much joy and pleasure to our community for so many years! Your plan
to displace an 83 year old citizen from the one and only home he has ever lived in -
is just Unbelievable and it’s a True Travesty that you would even consider such a thing!
Surely there must be other options for our city than to do this horrific eminent domain take over of this beautiful historic property for a round about ! We totally disagree with your plans and beg you to stop this plan!
Please find a better solution and let our good citizen Charles “Charlie” Rossi remain in his beautiful home! Save 801 Silverado Trail - it’s a Napa Landmark! Life-Time Napa Residents,
Jerry&Peggy(Moen) Larghi
571 Foothill Blvd Napa
[email protected]
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From: Amanda Mercer
To: Clerk
Subject: Charlie Rossi"s Property/Please forward this letter to the Mayor and City Council AND include it in the Public Record for 08/04/2026
Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026 5:16:39 PM
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Dear Mayor Scott Sedgley and Members of the Napa City Council,
I
am sending this letter to you with my deepest concern for the beautiful home of Charlie Rossi’s at
801
Silverado Trail.
My parents
and I moved to Napa in 1976 where we lived on Heinke Drive until August 1999.
I attended Mt. George Elementary School, Silverado Junior High School, graduated from Napa High School in 1986, and went to Napa Valley College.
My first job was at
Long John Silver’s while going to high school.
My last place of employment in Napa was
at Silverado Resort after nearly 10 years.
We also attended Mass at Saint John the Baptist
Catholic Church.
Although, we did move from the vibrant area, I still return each month to visit family members.
In
2000, I also married Mark John Ianziti who has many family members in Napa and surrounding areas, including the Kroyer’s.
Mark
volunteered at the Edgerly Island Fire
Station and was among the top Managers at Silverado Resort.
Sadly, my beloved spouse
passed away in 2018 and is laid to rest at Tulocay Cemetery along with my mother-in-law, Mary Ianziti who passed away in 2020.
Both
our daughters were born at Queen of the Valley Hospital.
Our eldest daughter,
Amanda and her husband Brett, moved to Napa after their high school graduation in 2015 and lived there for 3 years.
Amanda attended Napa Valley College and Brett attended
Sonoma State University.
They were both very hardworking and successful at holding great jobs while going to school and covering all their expenses.
I’ll
forever be grateful to my parents (who also have both recently passed away) for my very wonderful childhood growing up in Napa.
Living in the area during part of the 70’s, all the
80’s , and most of the 90’s was an incredible experience.
I have so many fond memories of
riding my bike and mostly walking with one of my brothers in Mr. Rossi’s neighborhood area.
We would either be on our way or returning from Big D Burgers or the Fairgrounds or many other fun adventurous places.
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What made that corner so amazing was Mr. Rossi’s lovely home. The Christmas trees were always my most personal favorite, except that was not all.
I also recall the years their front
steps were filled with jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween. Last, but not least, the front window has always had the prettiest displays throughout the years.
Just typing
the above brings me to tears.
I raised my own children to know and learn about
Mr. Rossi’s home because it has touched and warmed the hearts of so many for decades and decades.
Now they too always look over at his home when they are visiting.
As everyone
is fully aware, Napa has changed so much over time.
All the new people and
younger adults will never fully know and understand what Napa was truly like back in the day when we had more country properties filled with agriculture and the busy heavy industry.
Those years were very special and won’t ever be forgotten, at least not by those who are still here to remember.
Yes, I
understand you have an issue with traffic.
So much has been added to the city in
such small spaces all over.
Also, to bring up BottleRock of all things is ridiculous.
Yes, I
have personally been to that concert a couple of times, except let’s be honest, that concert is much too large for the Napa Fairgrounds.
If that and other oversized events are also
amongst your biggest concerns or worries, then kindly relocate them to other venues.
However,
just the idea or thought of anyone wanting to upset an elderly gentleman who has only brought decades of joy to our community is so heartbreaking.
Graciously consider his
emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing in being able to live out his years in peace.
Mr.
Charlie
Rossi’s
home should be considered an Historical Landmark
and
not be removed
for an engineer’s dream to build a roundabout.
For starters, we need to offer this man a
sincere apology and grant him and his family absolute serenity.
Please
and without meaning any disrespect, leave Mr. Rossi alone and let all of us continue enjoying the beauty that is displayed both on the inside as well as the outside of his invaluable home.
So many people consistently rely on this part of Napa to always remain and forever be the same.
If you have any questions, please contact me
on my
personal cell
phone at 530-591-5064.
Thank
you very much for your consideration,
Karen
R. Lehman
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From: Cindy DeLeo
To: Clerk
Subject: Mayor Scott Sedgley,
Date: Friday, July 10, 2026 07:28:19 AM
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Dear Mayor Scott Sedgley,
I am writing to express how deeply upsetting it is that Charlie Rossi, an 87-year-old lifelong Napa resident, may be forced to leave the only home he has ever known because of the proposed roundabout project.
This is not simply a house. It is Charlie’s family home, filled with nearly nine decades of memories and an important part of Napa’s history. Forcing an elderly resident from his home —and potentially demolishing such a beloved local landmark—feels heartless and completely contrary to the values of community and compassion that Napa should represent.
Surely the city can find another solution. Road improvements should not come at the cost of displacing a lifelong resident and destroying a home that means so much to Charlie and to the community. I strongly urge you and the City Council to reconsider the current plans, explore every possible alternative, and work directly with Charlie to protect his home and dignity.
Charlie deserves better from the city he has called home for his entire life. Please do the right thing and find a way to let him remain in his home.
Sincerely,
Cindy Guida DeLeo
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From: [email protected]
To: Clerk
Subject: please forward to the Mayor
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026 06:33:30 PM
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We are absolutely dumb struck by the roundabout plans to take control of Charlie Rossi's home.
Please reconsider kicking out an 83 year old man from his home of 50+ years!
We are humans first, do the right thing......
Dana Simi
Napa Resident
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From: Steve Potter
To: Clerk
Subject: FW: round about by silverado trail
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 4:55:11 AM
This email was communicated to the entire Council so I am sharing it with you.
From:
Leeanna Gracy <[email protected]>
Subject: round about by silverado trail
Date: August 18, 2026 at 10:09:21 AM PDT
To: [email protected], [email protected],
[email protected], [email protected],
[email protected]
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Hi, my name is leeanna gracy I see where you're coming from with the 2 round abouts by silverado but i think you should wait until the person in that house dies
before putting it in , but i have an idea you can put 1 big round about instead of2.
thank you, leeanna gracy
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From: Jessica Lowe
To: Clerk
Subject: Fw: Roundabouts
Date: Monday, August 24, 2026 4:24:42 PM
-----Original Message-----
From: Lynn Wyman <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 4:58 PM
To: Engineering <[email protected]>
Subject: Roundabouts
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How are pedestrians going to safely cross the roundabouts? Drivers are going to be concentrating on merging into the traffic in the roundabout. Pedestrians currently have safe signalized exclusive crossings. The roundabouts are going to get pedestrians hurt or killed.
The signalized intersection functions well. I pass through the intersection usually twice a day and have been doing so for 30 years.
Thank you for protecting pedestrian safety and not building the roundabouts.
Sincerely,
Lynn Wyman
Green Valley Road
Napa, CA
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From: Dana Gillespie
To: Clerk
Subject: Public Comment for August 4, 2026 Meeting – Support for Charlie Rossi Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026 05:30:12 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
I am writing to express my strong concern regarding the City of Napa's pursuit of eminent domain against the home of Charlie Rossi.
Mr. Rossi is 83 years old and has lived in this home, known to many in our community as the "Christmas Tree" house, since the day he was born. This home represents not only his life but his family's deep and lasting connection to Napa.
I respectfully ask that Mayor Scott Sedgley and the Members of the Napa City Council take this into careful consideration ahead of the public hearing on August 4, 2026, at 6:30pm at City Hall.
Please forward this message to Mayor Sedgley and the City Council, and include it in the public record for that meeting.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Dana Michelle Gillespie
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From: Lynn Wyman
To: Clerk
Subject: Roundabouts
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026 09:15:14 PM
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Dear Mayor Sedgley and City Council members:
I oppose the roundabouts because the will disrupt the neighborhood and be dangerous for pedestrians. There is significant pedestrian traffic from the school and neighborhoods. Pedestrians have designated crossing times with the traffic signals as the intersection functions currently. The roundabouts will not provide protected crossings.
The traffic signals are programmed to accommodate the traffic volumes at intersection. The roundabouts will encourage speeding and result in increased traffic accidents. Please do not construct a hazardous traffic configuration.
Sincerely,
Lynn Wyman
Masters in Urban Planning
Napa, CA 94558
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From: cindy clark
To: Clerk
Subject: Charlie Rossi - Roundabout
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 5:10:51 PM
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City Council Members,
People do not know how to drive in our current roundabouts.
I've had several near misses
with cars plowing thru and not paying the slightest bit of attention at the First Street roundabout.
The idea of taking an 83 year old man's family home away is shamefull! Voices may fall on deaf ears, the deal may be done, but every homeowner in Napa should be outraged. And, you would be if it was your family member, or you and your home.
Leave the man at peace.
Sincerely,
Cindy Clark
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From: Monica Taylor
To: Clerk; Derek Taylor
Subject: Charlie Rossi
Date: Friday, July 10, 2026 08:04:21 AM
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Dear Mayor Scott Sedgley and Members of the Napa City Council, Please let Charlie Rossi stay in his home. He is one of Napa's longest residents, and it is causing him distress to think about moving.
We live nearby and do not feel any rush to clear up the congestion at the 5 way intersection at this time. Please forward this to public record and include it in the August 4, 2026 meeting regarding Charlie Rossi's property.
Thank you for supporting this. Charlie is 83! We can do better to support our community.
Please let Charlie live the remainder of his life in this home.
Best,
Monica and Derek Taylor
60 Hoffman Avenue
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You are calling this outrage and wasteful 5 way intersection roundabout an improvement? On Mon, Jul 27, 2026 at 3:10 PM Jay Pence <[email protected]> wrote:
Good afternoon,
To resolve scheduling conflicts, the date of the public hearing for the proposed 5-Way Intersection Project has been rescheduled to the September 15,2026, City Council meeting.
Thank you,
Jay Pence
Assistant Engineer – Engineering Division
Public Works Department, City of Napa
1600 First St., Napa, CA 94559
Phone
(707) 257-9244
Email [email protected]
Website
www.cityofnapa.org
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From: Jay Pence <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Document - Five-Way Intersection ATTACHMENT 5
Sent: Friday, August 7, 2026 9:07 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Cc: Scott Jenny <[email protected]>; daniel m zeichner <[email protected]>; Liz <[email protected]>; Esq Richard Jenny <[email protected]>; Anthony Jenny <[email protected]>; Guy Preston <[email protected]>; Guy Preston <[email protected]>; Jay Pence <[email protected]> Subject: Five-Way Intersection Improvements Project - Napa Ca
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Caltrans/CIty of Napa,
This office has reviewed the draft EIR DISTRICT 4 –NAP–121 (PM 7.2/7.5) 0J890/0414000097 on behalf of the property
owners (Zeichner) for 36 Coombsville Road, Napa, CA. (APN 006- 211-010).
Our understanding is that the Napa City Council is scheduled to hold a Public
Hearing for certification of the Final EIR on
September
15th. 2026. We have the following
comments on various items lacking in the draft EIR:
· Road /turn lane grading impacts have not been fully determined or evaluated. The schematic plans in the draft EIR are deficient, they do not include any preliminary lane profiles or identify any grading impacts.
According to the
topographic survey your office provided, the vertical elevation rise from Silverado Trail to Coombsville Road is approx. 17'.
As such, there will be significant grading for
construction of the roundabout.
The grading impact on my client's property has not
been quantified nor even identified.
These impacts include grading, effects on
existing driveways, and effects on adjacent trees, landscaping, fencing and access.
· No accurate takings exhibit. This lack of information on the new turn lane does not allow the property owner client to fully understand the extent of hproperty to be taken
· Grading impacts in front of the existing house have not been fully determined or evaluated. The schematic plans in the draft EIR are deficient, as stated earlier - they do not include preliminary lane profiles or identify any grading impacts.
According to the topographic survey your office provided, the vertical elevation rise from Silverado Trail to Coombsville Road is approx. 17'.
As such,
significant grading
will likely occur.
Based on our initial analysis (previously provided to the city) the roadway/turn lane grade in front of the subject property (at 36 Coombsville Road) will be several feet
below
the existing roadway grade at the sidewalk entrance to the subject house.
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motorized front gate, trees and newly installed front yard landscaping located at the front of the house and near the intersection will need to be removed, as well as the sidewalk entrance to the house.
· Project extent/scope has not been fully determined for evaluation in the EIR.
Without the aforementioned preliminary grading or vertical alignment studies, the preliminary plans do not properly depict the length of the turn lane from Silverado Trail to Coombsville Road.
Therefore, the EIR cannot properly evaluate the project impacts.
Given that the rise is approx. 17'
the turn lane length will need to be
extended significantly.
If this lane is extended, as we fully expect, the lane extension will likely affect the ability to use my client's driveway entrance to their house, making it unusable.
· Traffic safety has not been fully evaluated in the EIR. We are concerned about safe access to my client's property from their gated driveway.
There will be driving
conflicts between drivers merging onto Coombsville Road and drivers accessing the existing driveway to my client's property.
These issues regarding driveway
intersection turning movement safety have not been addressed in the EIR. · Lighting Impacts have not been fully evaluated in the EIR. Right now there are no street lights by our property. We are concerned that new lights will add to light pollution.
· Inability to access our property during construction. We are concerned with the inability to access our house/property during construction. · Traffic Safety Concerns In reviewing the EIR documents, there do not appear to be any concrete barriers proposed along the south side of Coombsville Road in front of my client's property. They would provide vehicular protection for the house, which is 25' from Coombsville Road (not 50 feet as described in the EIR), as well as acoustic mitigation for noise impacts to the house.
· Construction Mitigtion measures There will be significant vibration from jackhammers and other mechanical devices being just 25 ' (perhaps even less to the master bedroom window) and not 50 feet as described in the EIR. There is no mention of how these impacts will be mitigated, as they will affect the existing house’s stability and foundation. If something happens mid-construction, does construction stop immediately? Will there be some recompense for these impacts?
Please review these comments and provide a timely response.
If you have any questions, do
not hesitate to reach out to this office.
Jerry Aplass, PE, PLS
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From: Clerk
To: Clerk
Subject: FW: Silverado Trail roundabout
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026 8:51:51 AM
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Beck <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 7, 2026 2:49 PM
To: Steve Potter <[email protected]
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Subject: Silverado Trail roundabout
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Steve, I liked your letter to the Register about the roundabout at the 5 way and Silverado Trail. It really helped to explain and clarify what the plan was to rectify the supposed traffic problems at that location.
As a 38 year resident on 3rd Ave, I drive Coombsville through that intersection whenever I need to get to town and frankly, it’s not that bad no matter what people say.
It is bad weekdays on Coombsville
around 3 when Silverado Middle SchooL gets out and 4:30 on Silverado Trail when workers from up the valley who get off at 4 arrive, but there is so much traffic then I can’t imagine roundabouts are going to help
relieve the congestion significantly. And that’s a lot of money and a big disruption for a long time. Most
of the times I drive through, the longest wait I have is just one light rotation.
I am a fan of roundabouts used properly but I do think that one at this intersection will cause more problems that it will fix and will increase accidents. Oh yeah, how will middle school students and others get safely across the Silverado Trail at the busiest time without a light?
I’ll try to make it to the
next meeting.
Thanks,
Richard Beck.
510) 409-4110
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Thanks for the update - This project looks Fabulous
Roger Bubel
On 07/15/2026 10:42 AM PDT Jay Pence <[email protected]> wrote:
Please see attached.
Thank you,
Jay Pence
Assistant Engineer – Engineering Division
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From: Jay Pence <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 10:38 AM
Subject: Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Document - Five-Way Intersection Improvements Project
Good morning,
Attached is the Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Document for the Five-Way Intersection Improvements Project. This notice includes information on how to access the document.
Thank you,
Jay Pence
ATTACHMENT 5