Orchard Hills Homes

[rube77]

Apologies for not reading entire thread. How is OH going to be zone for schools? Same Culver-split between IUSD and TUSD?

 

[iacrenter]

Apologies for not reading entire thread. How is OH going to be zone for schools? Same Culver-split between IUSD and TUSD?

Stole this image from PS9's post back on February 4th:http://www.talkirvine.com/index.php/topic,10941.msg219470.html#msg219470

 

[furioussugar]

Imagine the surprise when handed the keys to your $2M home located on "Fruitgrower" Street-  Honestly, where do they come up with these street names

 

[aquabliss]

Imagine the surprise when handed the keys to your $2M home located on "Fruitgrower" Street-  Honestly, where do they come up with these street names

That street name was originally reserved for Augusta but the HOA feared a lawsuit so changed it to something more fitting.

 

[Chairman]

Buying anywhere in Irvine east of the 5 is like being stuck between a rock and a hard place. Yes OH will be farther from the 5 freeway but then you are closer to the landfill. You also have a toll road up there as well and will have to deal with more traffic lights and cars trying to drive out of there. Choose your poison wherever you live, whether it's air, noise, land pollution, or brush fires. People on here were freaking out over having a cell phone tower spread RF waves and give everyone cancer. I feel like people on here end up splitting hairs when it comes to finding the ideal location. It's different for everyone and there is no perfect location. If there is then it'll certainly cost more. Realize that you are talking about first world problems and just be appreciative that you are able to afford something in Irvine.

 

[OpenSky]

 

[Smashed]

Buying anywhere in Irvine east of the 5 is like being stuck between a rock and a hard place. Yes OH will be farther from the 5 freeway but then you are closer to the landfill. You also have a toll road up there as well and will have to deal with more traffic lights and cars trying to drive out of there. Choose your poison wherever you live, whether it's air, noise, land pollution, or brush fires. People on here were freaking out over having a cell phone tower spread RF waves and give everyone cancer. I feel like people on here end up splitting hairs when it comes to finding the ideal location. It's different for everyone and there is no perfect location. If there is then it'll certainly cost more. Realize that you are talking about first world problems and just be appreciative that you are able to afford something in Irvine.

Having lived east and west of the 5 (Greentree and NP), I can tell you there isn't much traffic difference. In fact, NP has a toll road option we use quite a bit for going to the District or John Wayne that is extremely convenient. I imagine OH residents would be making use of the Portola entrance/exit, depending on destination.

I share similar experience - lived in University Park, Woodbridge, NP.  Everything averages out, and I don't see traffic being an issue for OH.  I take the toll road almost daily, and it takes me about 6 minutes to get to the District, and 11-12 minutes to John Wayne during non-commute hours.  Add 5-10 minutes during commute hours.

 

[Chairman]

Buying anywhere in Irvine east of the 5 is like being stuck between a rock and a hard place. Yes OH will be farther from the 5 freeway but then you are closer to the landfill. You also have a toll road up there as well and will have to deal with more traffic lights and cars trying to drive out of there. Choose your poison wherever you live, whether it's air, noise, land pollution, or brush fires. People on here were freaking out over having a cell phone tower spread RF waves and give everyone cancer. I feel like people on here end up splitting hairs when it comes to finding the ideal location. It's different for everyone and there is no perfect location. If there is then it'll certainly cost more. Realize that you are talking about first world problems and just be appreciative that you are able to afford something in Irvine.

Having lived east and west of the 5 (Greentree and NP), I can tell you there isn't much traffic difference. In fact, NP has a toll road option we use quite a bit for going to the District or John Wayne that is extremely convenient. I imagine OH residents would be making use of the Portola entrance/exit, depending on destination.

I share similar experience - lived in University Park, Woodbridge, NP.  Everything averages out, and I don't see traffic being an issue for OH.  I take the toll road almost daily, and it takes me about 6 minutes to get to the District, and 11-12 minutes to John Wayne during non-commute hours.  Add 5-10 minutes during commute hours.

I've lived in West Irvine and in the University Park area. Traffic on Jamboree was progressively worse each year heading towards PCH in 2007. If you are paying for the toll road then that's not really an apples to apples comparision. You are paying extra money to ride the toll. Adds up after a while but the time savings is probably worth it.

 

[ak]

Does anyone know if all of the amenities (e.g, pools) will be shared by all of the homeowners living in OH?  I get the feeling that if you live in OH outside of the gates, you will NOT be allowed to use the pools inside of the gates in OH. 

 

[mimi123]

Is anyone concerned about the use of pesticides on the avocado orchards surrounding OH? I called the company that owns the avocado orchard (Irvine Valencia Growers) to ask if they use pesticides on the avocado tress - they said yes, they do use pesticides.
So I called TIC to ask if pesticides from the orchard are a risk. The TIC rep said he would find out and call me back. I never received a call back (it has been 2 months) so I am guessing the answer is either not available or not a good one, hence no call back.
Anyone else have concerns about this? For the price you pay for a home in OH, I would expect it not to have contaminated water, soil or air quality from pesticides from the neighboring orchards. I'm concerned for my young kids - their bodies are A LOT smaller than adult bodies and so much more prone to injury from toxins.

 

[OpenSky]

 

[iacrenter]

Is anyone concerned about the use of pesticides on the avocado orchards surrounding OH? I called the company that owns the avocado orchard (Irvine Valencia Growers) to ask if they use pesticides on the avocado tress - they said yes, they do use pesticides.
So I called TIC to ask if pesticides from the orchard are a risk. The TIC rep said he would find out and call me back. I never received a call back (it has been 2 months) so I am guessing the answer is either not available or not a good one, hence no call back.
Anyone else have concerns about this? For the price you pay for a home in OH, I would expect it not to have contaminated water, soil or air quality from pesticides from the neighboring orchards. I'm concerned for my young kids - their bodies are A LOT smaller than adult bodies and so much more prone to injury from toxins.

The entire city of Irvine sits on land once used for agriculture. I am sure there was significant use of pesticides on all these lands before the EPA laws were even written. This includes the land under every Irvine school.

Any new development such as OH will require an environment impact report (EIR) and some type of soil testing. You should be able to request the EIR from the city.

That being said, your choices for new homes in Irvine could be much worse. Do you want to live near an active dump? Do you want to live near or on a former military base/former EPA superfund site? Do you want to live near a major freeway and former agricultural land? Many choices and all with their own pluses and minuses. Welcome to Irvine!

 

[qwerty]

Is anyone concerned about the use of pesticides on the avocado orchards surrounding OH? I called the company that owns the avocado orchard (Irvine Valencia Growers) to ask if they use pesticides on the avocado tress - they said yes, they do use pesticides.
So I called TIC to ask if pesticides from the orchard are a risk. The TIC rep said he would find out and call me back. I never received a call back (it has been 2 months) so I am guessing the answer is either not available or not a good one, hence no call back.
Anyone else have concerns about this? For the price you pay for a home in OH, I would expect it not to have contaminated water, soil or air quality from pesticides from the neighboring orchards. I'm concerned for my young kids - their bodies are A LOT smaller than adult bodies and so much more prone to injury from toxins.

The entire city of Irvine sits on land once used for agriculture. I am sure there was significant use of pesticides on all these lands before the EPA laws were even written. This includes the land under every Irvine school.

Any new development such as OH will require an environment impact report (EIR) and some type of soil testing. You should be able to request the EIR from the city.

That being said, your choices for new homes in Irvine could be much worse. Do you want to live near an active dump? Do you want to live near or on a former military base/former EPA superfund site? Do you want to live near a major freeway and former agricultural land? Many choices and all with their own pluses and minuses. Welcome to Irvine!

i would go with the former base/superfund site, the possibility of superpowers exists there.

 

[socal78]

Is anyone concerned about the use of pesticides on the avocado orchards surrounding OH? I called the company that owns the avocado orchard (Irvine Valencia Growers) to ask if they use pesticides on the avocado tress - they said yes, they do use pesticides.
So I called TIC to ask if pesticides from the orchard are a risk. The TIC rep said he would find out and call me back. I never received a call back (it has been 2 months) so I am guessing the answer is either not available or not a good one, hence no call back.
Anyone else have concerns about this? For the price you pay for a home in OH, I would expect it not to have contaminated water, soil or air quality from pesticides from the neighboring orchards. I'm concerned for my young kids - their bodies are A LOT smaller than adult bodies and so much more prone to injury from toxins.

If they were crop-dusting (lol), that might raise an eyebrow. But are they? 

 

[iacrenter]

Is anyone concerned about the use of pesticides on the avocado orchards surrounding OH? I called the company that owns the avocado orchard (Irvine Valencia Growers) to ask if they use pesticides on the avocado tress - they said yes, they do use pesticides.
So I called TIC to ask if pesticides from the orchard are a risk. The TIC rep said he would find out and call me back. I never received a call back (it has been 2 months) so I am guessing the answer is either not available or not a good one, hence no call back.
Anyone else have concerns about this? For the price you pay for a home in OH, I would expect it not to have contaminated water, soil or air quality from pesticides from the neighboring orchards. I'm concerned for my young kids - their bodies are A LOT smaller than adult bodies and so much more prone to injury from toxins.

The entire city of Irvine sits on land once used for agriculture. I am sure there was significant use of pesticides on all these lands before the EPA laws were even written. This includes the land under every Irvine school.

Any new development such as OH will require an environment impact report (EIR) and some type of soil testing. You should be able to request the EIR from the city.

That being said, your choices for new homes in Irvine could be much worse. Do you want to live near an active dump? Do you want to live near or on a former military base/former EPA superfund site? Do you want to live near a major freeway and former agricultural land? Many choices and all with their own pluses and minuses. Welcome to Irvine!

i would go with the former base/superfund site, the possibility of superpowers exists there.

You just want to be closer to your GF  ;D

 

[irvinehomeowner]

i would go with the former base/superfund site, the possibility of superpowers exists there.

Because we all know that qwerter is "Bat"man.

 

[Chairman]

Is anyone concerned about the use of pesticides on the avocado orchards surrounding OH? I called the company that owns the avocado orchard (Irvine Valencia Growers) to ask if they use pesticides on the avocado tress - they said yes, they do use pesticides.
So I called TIC to ask if pesticides from the orchard are a risk. The TIC rep said he would find out and call me back. I never received a call back (it has been 2 months) so I am guessing the answer is either not available or not a good one, hence no call back.
Anyone else have concerns about this? For the price you pay for a home in OH, I would expect it not to have contaminated water, soil or air quality from pesticides from the neighboring orchards. I'm concerned for my young kids - their bodies are A LOT smaller than adult bodies and so much more prone to injury from toxins.

The entire city of Irvine sits on land once used for agriculture. I am sure there was significant use of pesticides on all these lands before the EPA laws were even written. This includes the land under every Irvine school.

Any new development such as OH will require an environment impact report (EIR) and some type of soil testing. You should be able to request the EIR from the city.

That being said, your choices for new homes in Irvine could be much worse. Do you want to live near an active dump? Do you want to live near or on a former military base/former EPA superfund site? Do you want to live near a major freeway and former agricultural land? Many choices and all with their own pluses and minuses. Welcome to Irvine!

i would go with the former base/superfund site, the possibility of superpowers exists there.

lol... right? how come no one ever gets positive side effects from radiation like in the comic books? it's always negative.

 

[bones]

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[mimi123]

Is anyone concerned about the use of pesticides on the avocado orchards surrounding OH? I called the company that owns the avocado orchard (Irvine Valencia Growers) to ask if they use pesticides on the avocado tress - they said yes, they do use pesticides.
So I called TIC to ask if pesticides from the orchard are a risk. The TIC rep said he would find out and call me back. I never received a call back (it has been 2 months) so I am guessing the answer is either not available or not a good one, hence no call back.
Anyone else have concerns about this? For the price you pay for a home in OH, I would expect it not to have contaminated water, soil or air quality from pesticides from the neighboring orchards. I'm concerned for my young kids - their bodies are A LOT smaller than adult bodies and so much more prone to injury from toxins.

The entire city of Irvine sits on land once used for agriculture. I am sure there was significant use of pesticides on all these lands before the EPA laws were even written. This includes the land under every Irvine school.

Any new development such as OH will require an environment impact report (EIR) and some type of soil testing. You should be able to request the EIR from the city.

That being said, your choices for new homes in Irvine could be much worse. Do you want to live near an active dump? Do you want to live near or on a former military base/former EPA superfund site? Do you want to live near a major freeway and former agricultural land? Many choices and all with their own pluses and minuses. Welcome to Irvine!

i would go with the former base/superfund site, the possibility of superpowers exists there.

iacrenter - thanks for your post, I think you are right!

qwerty - lol! i can only hope to acquire some type of superpower... as opposed to a third arm... although as a mom of young kids a third arm would come in really handy (excuse the pun)!

 

[socal78]

although as a mom of young kids a third arm would come in really handy (excuse the pun)!

Oh, good! Another mommy. Hiya, Toots! Bones is right -- we will soon take over this site!