Save Our Desert: Steve sheldon

Map of Proposed Site Plan- This is not an exaggeration it's the literal site plan submitted🤯

I got my public records request back- let's get started.

Meet the out-of-town developer, Steve Sheldon, who is riding into OUR TOWN and proposing a 98-home subdivision that would fundamentally alter our neighborhood and devastate the wildlife population that has relied on this land as a refuge for over half a century.

Developer STEVE SHELDON, CEO of SHELDON DEVELOPMENT

This is their calculation to overcome the current zoning with high density zoning

Oh how cute, they want concessions and incentive waivers.
Here is an incentive for them- get out of our town and I will stop exposing you.

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As of now, the only LOGICAL solution is to REZONE the 18 acre parcel with PRESERVATION status.

Madelyn & Kenneth Hinsvark curated their 18 acre parcel as a wildlife refuge for half a century. Generations of wildlife have adapted to this safe haven that extends from the mountain down the wash.
We have co-existed with wildlife peacefully, but now a DEVELOPER plans to destroy this.

Steve Sheldon Proposal for Landlocked Wildlife Habitat Parcel of Land🤦🏼‍♀️

Main Access Road would be a literal FIRE ZONE? 😂

Has he read the updated CEQA 2025 Statute and Guidelines?

Given the overlapping regional connections between the developer and some local officials, we believe transparency and full disclosure are essential to ensure that our city’s decision-making is impartial and accountable.

This is all allegedly and in my opinion.

Question:

Why is Steve Sheldon, an out-of-town developer, pursuing a large-scale project targeting our neighborhood, rather than in areas where he has an established track record?

Source: https://sheldongrp.com/

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Source: https://www.facebook.com/stoptherezoning/

"Orange County Water District director Steve Sheldon mocks transparency at a committee meeting several years ago."

Source: https://socalwaterwars.substack.com/p/ever-been-to-your-local-water-board

"Steve Sheldon's Unethical Culture Challenged by Legal Complaint"

Source: https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2014/12/steve-sheldons-unethical-culture-challenged-by-legal-complaint/

"He also, perhaps inadvertently, included an email from one of his sister’s lawyers that called him “unscrupulous” and “a schmuck,” according to court records."

Source: https://www.ocweekly.com/lou-sheldon-traditional-values/

"...allegedly discovered Sheldon's reputation with the City was less than stellar."

Source: https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/632d36c144e14c0a066101b4

"Developer Accused of Bullying as his Plans to Reimagine Westminster's Civic Center Drag On"

"Instead, an internal memo labelling Sheldon's behavior as "hostile" and "aggressive" toward those tasked with holding him to his project commitments is causing distress among the public over what kind of deal, exactly, the city has gotten itself into."

Source: https://voiceofoc.org/2020/12/developer-accused-of-bullying-as-his-plans-to-reimagine-westminsters-civic-center-drag-on/

"...expressed concern regarding Steve Sheldon's character, behavior, and actions..."

Source: https://westminsterca.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=westminsterca_9d3eb0503505559d94efe0214825bf4e.pdf&view=1

Steve Sheldon was spokesperson for Traditional Values Coalition — which was designated an “anti-gay hate group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center — one might ask why he is choosing to pursue a development in a community like Palm Springs, known for its inclusivity and diversity? 🤦🏼‍♀️🌈