Summary
Multiple speakers, some speaking as a wildfire burned in nearby Simi Valley, warned the project adds population to evacuation routes already projected to congest during a fast-moving fire. Staff and the EIR team said the site-specific analysis found a less-than-1% population increase with marginal evacuation impact.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project is funded by an MRCA grant.
The project's new road connections and multiple evacuation routes improve site egress compared with today.
Residents in older developments who fear longer evacuation times during a regional wildfire.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Thousand Oaks City Council Regular Meeting - May 19, 2026
Ventura County Fire is clearing light fuels on 34.8 acres of MRCA land near Rolling Oaks to slow wildfires and protect homes, using hand crews with a light touch to protect oaks and habitat.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026
Multiple speakers, some speaking as a wildfire burned in nearby Simi Valley, warned the project adds population to evacuation routes already projected to congest during a fast-moving fire. Staff and the EIR team said the site-specific analysis found a less-than-1% population increase with marginal evacuation impact.
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