The community of El Dorado Hills, cherished for its small-town rural charm, will cease to exist as we know it. Many residents fear that the proposed Town & Country Village project threatens to overshadow this peaceful landscape. One reason people love living in El Dorado Hills is that it isn’t a destination for out-of-towners, but a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Do we really want to bring that congestion here, with hundreds of daily visitors who may not cherish the same values and traditions we hold dear.

If you thought Amazon and Costco were bad, the proposed Town & Country Village project, with its large-scale 300 rooms of hotel space (picture 2 Red Hawk Casino size hotels side by side), 120 affordable housing staff cottages/VRBO, and innumerable high-density townhomes will have a profound impact on the community’s character and disrupt the way of life that we value so much. 

This project requires modification to the General Plan, the Bass Lake Hills specific Plan, and the Public Facilities Financing Plan. This will have a negative impact on water supply and roadways, as well as our city and county charm. It does not align with our current way of life in El Dorado Hills or neighboring Cameron Park. This is not “smart growth,” it’s a catastrophic alteration to our quiet relaxed slow-paced lifestyle.  

El Dorado Hills has been a place where residents can enjoy a sense of open-spaces and serenity. Families moved here for the spaciousness, the green landscapes in Spring the golden hills in Summer, and a community atmosphere that evokes warmth and connection. 

This development does not align with the building standards established in the Bass Lake Specific Plan. The plan, which was designed to guide appropriate growth while preserving El Dorado Hills' unique character, emphasizes the protection of the natural landscapes and ensures that any new projects meet stringent criteria for sustainability and environmental sensitivity. Town & Country Village compromises these criteria, prioritizing commercial expansion over community values and ecological responsibility.

Beyond the aesthetic and environmental considerations, this project will inevitably lead to increased traffic congestion, altering the daily lives of residents and potentially endangering local wildlife. The influx of people and vehicles could result in noise levels that disrupt our peaceful environment and introduce light pollution that diminishes the beauty of our nighttime skies. 

By signing this petition, you take a stand to preserve the essence of El Dorado Hills. Let us ensure that any development reflects the community’s values and respects our cherished environment. Sign today to protect the rural beauty and lifestyle that defines El Dorado Hills.