January 21, 2025

The Environmental Impact Report has been made public!   

The Oceanside Planning Commission will vote on the Eddie Jones Warehouse on 

FEBRUARY 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm.       

(Save The Date. It is important)

Arrive early at the City Hall Council Chambers.     

300 North Coast Hwy, second Floor

Oceanside, CA 92054

PLEASE show up! Wear BLUE…..speak out!  Join Oceanside Speaks Out! Support our efforts to 

STOP THIS MEGA PROJECT from being built on Benet/Hwy 76.     

YOUR opinion matters, please voice your concerns……***fire/evacuation concerns***air pollution, noise, light and air pollution…. especially for nearby neighborhoods and Prince of Peace Abbey.   Also, the negative impact on traffic congestion, wildlife endangerment and so much more., 

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO LET OUR CITY OFFICIALS KNOW WE DONT WANT THIS  MEGA WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION CENTER AT THAT LOCATION!  

*****This project would NOT benefit our community or our city, in any way!***** 

For more information, contact:   OceansideSpeaksOut@gmail.com 

AND

It is imperative that emails be sent in opposition of this project no later than February 10, 2025. 

Send those emails to:

clerk@oceansideca.org

rdmohowski@oceansideca.org

PlanningCommission@oceansideca.org 

CityManager@oceansideca.org

cityclerk@oceansideca.org 

and cc: to OceansideSpeaksOut@gmail.com

January 18, 2025

A Unified Path Forward for OSO and Our Community

Dear Neighbors and OSO Supporters,

First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who has stood together in this fight to protect our community. What started as a small group of concerned homeowners has evolved into a powerful and respected voice within Oceanside.

Through diligence, perseverance, and unity, OSO has successfully influenced major changes to the Eddie Jones Warehouse project, reducing its size and impact. This is proof that when a community speaks out together, it can make a difference. However, as we stand at this critical juncture, we must acknowledge the challenges that come with success. With growth comes differing opinions, and while debate and discussion are natural, it is vital that we remain focused on our shared mission: preserving the quality of life in the Community and ensuring that any development aligns with the well-being of our residents.

A Call to Action

*Stay Engaged: Attend upcoming meetings, voice your concerns to our City Council members, and participate in decision-making.

• Volunteer: OSO needs dedicated individuals to help with outreach, research, and advocacy.

• Respect Each Other: While we may have different perspectives, we are all working toward the same goal. Let’s engage in discussions with understanding and respect.

• Hold Firm: RPG may continue to modify their proposal, but we must ensure that any changes genuinely benefit our community and do not introduce new hidden risks.

The time to act is NOW. Your comments will make a difference. The sooner they are received the better chances your comments will influence the decision makers. Submit them NOW.

Flood our decision makers with emails against this project to council@oceansideca.org

No Later Than February 10, 2025. Speak out. Fight back. Our future depends on it. (Please cc your email to oceansidespeaksout@gmail.com)

Addressing Concerns & Moving Forward Together

We understand that some members of our community have different views on how OSO should operate. Leadership in any grassroots movement is never easy, and we respect the voices of all who have contributed to this effort. However, let us not lose sight of what has brought us together. The strength of OSO lies in our unity, and we cannot allow division to weaken our cause.

To those who have concerns or suggestions, we welcome you to take an active role in shaping OSO’s next steps. Constructive criticism is valuable, but action is even more powerful. If you have ideas or believe a different approach is necessary, we encourage you to step forward and help lead in those areas.

A Final Word to Our Supporters

Our community has been instrumental in shaping OSO, but this movement is not about any one individual—it is about all of us. Volunteers have given their time, energy, and hearts to this cause, and now it is time for all of us to stand together and reinforce what OSO truly represents. If we remain unified, we will continue to be an unstoppable force for positive change in Oceanside.

Let us move forward, not as separate voices, but as one strong, unwavering community.

January 16, 2025

Hello Blue Crew ...

We finally have some good news on several topics:

~ Planning Commission - IMPORTANT DATE Feb 10 (tentative)

(NOTE: Since this is a tentative date. Please put this on your calendar now and also continue watch for updates as we near that date in the event of a change.)

On Friday the state released the final EIR. The city notified those of you who provided your email info to the Planning Department, that the city has also released it as of Monday. This means that the clock has started regarding the 30-day review period of the EIR.

As mentioned before, the Planning Department has tentatively set Feb 10th to present their recommendations to the Planning Commission.

It is at the conclusion of this meeting that they will vote to approve or deny this development.

Please come to this meeting ... We need everyone to be there! Please wear blue.

Come early, please sign in to get on the agenda and speak to the commissioners.

Council Chambers - 2nd Floor, City Hall North 6:00

(come as early as 5:30 and NO LATER than 6:00)

This is the first of two meetings that we have been waiting for. The second meeting will be that of the City Council in the weeks that follow (date to be determined). It is almost certain that there will be a formal appeal of the decision made by the Planning Commission. If this is the case, there will be a mandatory City Council meeting called for the purpose of allowing them to cast the final vote to accept or deny the project.

Please watch for that date in an upcoming email.

~ There is still time to write to the Planning Department and the City Council with your concerns. (PLEASE be sure to copy the City Clerk on all communications so that they are part of the city record.) The Planning Department is now reviewing their information so they can present to the Planning Commission with a message to support or deny this development. They will be recommending which option is best for that site. This recommendation is, in great part, based on community concerns.

Let them hear from you!

Please cc or bcc OceansideSpeaksOut@gmail.com so we have a record of your correspondence.

Oceanside City Principal Planner

Rob Dmohowski

(760) 435-3563

rdmohowski@oceansideca.org

Oceanside City Clerk

Zebb Navarro, Ed. D.

(760) 435-3010

znavarro@oceansideca.org

Oceanside Mayor

Esther Sanchez

(760) 435-3057

esanchez@oceansideca.org

Deputy Mayor- District 1

Eric Joyce

(760) 435-3032

ejoyce@oceansideca.org

Council member- District 2

Richard (Rick) Robinson

(760) 435-3033

rwrobinson@oceansideca.org

Council member- District 3

Jimmy Figueroa

(760) 435-3047

jfigueroa@oceansideca.org

Council member- District 4

Peter Weiss

(760) 435-3066

pweiss@oceansideca.org

Oceanside City Manager

Jonathan Borrego

(760) 435-3065

CityManager@oceansideca.org

January 15, 2025

The survey has been taken down. 

Regarding the OceansidespeaksOut2.org survey. I put together the survey. I am a member of the core OSO group, and I was trying to get a feel for how the Airport Community is feeling. There has been a lot of negative feedback to the survey and that the survey seemed "tilted" and there were no options. For that, I apologize. A decision was made to take the survey down and delete all submitted information regarding the survey. We will continue to fight this development. At the time of taking down the survey, over-whelmingly the respondents rejected all the iterations proposed by RPG, the builder/developer/owner 

January 14, 2025

Information Received from The City of Oceanside on January 13, 2025, via email:

Dear interested party:

The City of Oceanside, acting as Lead Agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) evaluating the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed Eddie Jones Warehouse, Manufacturing and Distribution Facility Project (SCH No: 2022070365). A Draft EIR (DEIR) was made available for public review and comment between October 26, 2023 and December 29, 2023.

WHERE TO ACCESS THE FEIR: The FEIR, including comments letters that were submitted regarding the DEIR along with response to comments, is available to view at:

City of Oceanside CEQA Website

Eddie Jones Warehouse, Manufacturing, and Distribution Facility Project EIR | Oceanside, CA

City of Oceanside Development Services Department

300 North Coast Highway

Oceanside, California 92054

City of Oceanside Library

Main Branch – 330 North Coast Highway

Mission Branch – 3861-B Mission Avenue

PROJECT LOCATION: A 31.79-acre site located at 250 Eddie Jones Way (APNs: 145-021-29, 30, & 32). The site is located directly north of the Oceanside Municipal Airport on the east side of Benet Road.

In response to public comments received on the DEIR, a Multi-Building and Truck Bay Reduction Alternative has been included in the FEIR (Section 8.4.4), which is a variation on the project and Multi-Building Alternative previously evaluated in the DEIR. The City, as Lead Agency, recommends consideration of the Multi-Building and Truck Bay Reduction Alternative which is considered the preferred alternative that meets most of the objectives of the project  while lessening potentially significant impacts of the project.   Plans for the Multi-Building and Truck Bay Reduction Alternative are also available to view on the City’s website using project number D22-00001:

City of Oceanside eTRAKiT Project Search

https://crw.cityofoceanside.com/etrakit3/Search/project.aspx

PUBLIC HEARING: The project is tentatively scheduled to be considered by the Planning Commission on February 10, 2025. The Planning Commission will consider certification of the FEIR at the public hearing. Notification of the public hearing and agenda information will be provided in accordance with state law and the City’s public notification requirements.  Additional information on the Planning Commission is available at  Planning Commission | Oceanside, CA .

January 13, 2025

Update on the Eddie Jones Warehouse, Manufacturing, and Distribution Facility Proposal

On January 6, 2025, a meeting took place between representatives of Oceanside Speaks Out (OSO) and Arlene, who is the representative of RPG. RPG is the owner and builder of the Eddie Jones Warehouse, Manufacturing, and Distribution Facility. The discussion focused on the "Fourth Iteration" of the proposed project, which has been updated to address concerns raised by the community. (You can find the details of this iteration further down on this page and/or at Outreach — Eddie Jones Warehouse)

Key updates to the project include:

• Reduced building footprint and square footage.

• Truck Traffic reduction: Loading bays have been cut from 118 to 57 (a 50% reduction), and the 60 truck tractor parking stalls have been completely eliminated (a 100% reduction).

• Parking adjustments: The plan still includes 590 vehicle parking stalls.

• Traffic management: RPG plans to request the city to post signs prohibiting Eddie Jones trucks from traveling north on Benet Road beyond the facility and through nearby neighborhoods.

Configuration of the Buildings

We discussed the alignment of the four proposed buildings, which replace the original concept of one massive structure. OSO members emphasized that orienting the buildings to run east/west, and parallel to the river rather than the proposed north/south direction, could help direct sound  and vehicle pollution reducing the impact on our community.

Conditional Use Permit (CUP)

We also talked about the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that RPG will need to secure from the city. OSO advocated for specific language in the CUP to ensure enforceable measures are in place. For instance, if Eddie Jones trucks violate the agreed traffic routes, the city should have the authority to impose punitive, corrective, and preventative actions. Clear and enforceable conditions are vital to protect our community's interests.

Community Enhancements

Arlene from RPG mentioned the possibility of contributing to the community as part of this project. After brainstorming, suggestions included:

• Installing lighting for the skate park.

• Creating a small picnic area adjacent to their property near the bicycle trail along the river's edge.

While these ideas are intriguing, they remain tentative at this stage.

Acknowledging Reality

We understand that many community members prefer leaving the area in its natural state. (Iteration #2) However, the reality is that development is moving forward. It is encouraging to see that OSO's efforts and voices have influenced RPG to modify their plans in response to community concerns. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our members and the Airport Community as a whole.

Next Steps

The modified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been completed and is now with the City Planning Department. (The 514-page document will also be available on this site within the next few days) The next phase involves a 30-day public review period (during which public objections or input may not be accepted), followed by the project being presented to the Planning Commission for consideration. If the decision is appealed, it then goes before the City Council for the final consideration.

Your involvement is crucial. This project impacts all of us—our families, neighbors, and overall quality of life. Please share your thoughts by emailing us at OceansideSpeaksOut@gmail.com.

Together, we can continue to make a difference for our community.

Key Changes and Recommendations:

1. Clear Section Headings: Added headings to organize the content and improve readability.

2. Simplified Sentences: Removed redundancy and clarified some points to ensure the message is concise and professional.

3. Tone: Balanced the tone to maintain professionalism while keeping it approachable for the community.

4. Call-to-Action: Highlighted the importance of community input and provided a clear prompt for engagement.

December 6, 2024

If you saw a large group of people today at SR-76/Foussat Road, the rally today was a huge success. The group was hugely enthusiastic on this chilly and foggy day and as usual, traffic was heavy on SR-76, so many commuters saw and inquired too! We noted that several people in our community said they were unaware of this project and the negative impact it (in its current form) will have on our Airport community. Please, get out and touch base with neighbors and friends, and ensure they are well aware of what is happening in our community. Give them our website address (OceansideSpeaksOut2.org) and encourage them to check in once a week for any updates. There will be a call of ALL HANDS when this project goes before the Oceanside City Council, anticipated in the first quarter of 2025. We need to FLOOD City Hall with our community presence, so please, check in with neighbors and on this site (or Facebook or Nextdoor) and we will have the date/updates posted as soon as the information becomes available. 

Television news station, KUSI, was out there with us on today's rally. As soon as I can locate a feed, it will be posted to our website. We have a remarkable community full of people who all work together to provide the best we can for our families, friends and neighbors. Don't let this project jeapordize what we all have worked so hard for. Join us in this fight for OUR community. Drop an email with your information to oceansidespeaksout@gmail to get on our mailing list. This project adversely affects ALL OF US. United We Stand!

November 14, 2024

The Zoom meeting between registered participants and RPG was promptly conducted at 6:00 pm. I have included a couple of pictures below that were shown on the meeting screen. The RPG team (Developer) did discuss a "4th Project Option"; one that outlines four buildings instead of the one large one. In the "4th Project Option", truck bays are reduced to 57 (half of the original proposed 114) and buildings are situated (Pic below) so that truck bays will not face the San Luis Rey River, or the airport, but (truck bays) will be situated between the structures. (Please note, their slide indicating "491 SF" should have read 491k SF or 491,000 Square Feet") 

OSO would very much like to hear your feedback to this proposal. Send it to OceansideSpeaksOut@gmail.com regarding the "4th Project Option" proposal.

The following (Below) is a rough transcript of the November 14, 2024, Zoom meeting as it was said by the developer and their representatives. It has been cleaned up (lots of "um's, ands and Uh's, etc.) and summarized, and the recording was approximately 20 minutes in length.

The presentation outlined a proposed project and alternative options, focusing on project size, zoning compliance, environmental considerations, and community feedback.

Project Scale and Zoning Compliance:

• The main project proposal covers approximately 40% of the site, with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.4.

• A fourth, alternative option proposes a slightly smaller scale at 0.6 FAR. Both proposals maintain substantial landscaping and circulation areas, along with buffer zones near the river.

• Site coverage in the proposal and the alternative option remains at 40%, below the maximum 75% allowed by zoning.

• Building height is also conservative: while the zoning allows up to 80 feet, the proposed project has heights ranging from 36 to 45 feet. The fourth option offers a range from 24 to 45 feet, meeting airport height standards.

Community Concerns and Adjustments:

• Dock orientations in the current plan have been adjusted to face away from residential areas, addressing neighbors’ concerns about noise and visual impact.

• Security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access and encampments, in collaboration with the city.

Environmental Impact and Cleanup Efforts:

• The site requires soil remediation due to contamination from previous tenants. The cleanup, managed under state oversight, includes removing contaminated soil and potentially deed-restricting the site for industrial use only.

• The cleanup is expected to begin in early 2025 and could take one to two months, followed by potential ongoing monitoring.

Permits and Compliance with Local Regulations:

• The project requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) due to its scale and the number of truck bays (57), which exceeds the five-bay limit for industrial sites without a CUP.

• CUPs are common for projects exceeding certain thresholds, ensuring alignment with city regulations and zoning codes.

Project Transparency and Community Involvement:

• The developers are committed to transparency, holding meetings to inform residents and offering to meet with individuals or small groups to discuss project details.

• A final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is forthcoming and will include the fourth option, subject to review by city decision-makers.

Questions and Responses:

• Questions from residents focused on parking arrangements, the number of truck bays, and the traffic impacts. Parking is planned around the site perimeter for employees and visitors.

• Traffic impacts were analyzed as part of the EIR, and the current project falls within those guidelines.

Next Steps:

• The city will review the final EIR and decide on whether to approve the proposed project or one of the alternatives.

• The project team continues to engage with the community and provide updates on the planning process, including any forthcoming cleanup activities and site preparations.

Local Television News Regarding The Eddie Jones Warehouse, Manufacturing and Distribution Center. A 500,000+ sq ft Facility!