9 Responses to “City Responds to Coastal Commission on Fire Rings”
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August 21st, 2012
LEAVE THE FIRE PITS ALONE! I GREW UP WITH THEM, ENJOYED THEM....LET OTHERS ENJOY THEM ALSO.........
August 21st, 2012
I do not use the fire rings, but I think a lot of the general discontent that is being scapegoated with the firerings as they are can be explained by the general overpopulation of central Orange County and its accompanying sociological effects of encroachment and removal of one's personal space, whether it be a homeowner, businessowner, etc. The impurities that go into the surrounding air from burning wood have not changed over the years as far as I know, no new homes have been built right next to the 60 year old fire rings, there have been no new variables introduced into the equation that seem to justify a change in the status quo from the inception of the fire rings in the 1950's / 1960's. A few months ago, an article stated a homeowner saying people are now burning plastic; have you ever been able to stand next to a fire that is burning plastic for a period of time more then a minute or so ? I honestly don't think beach goers are now using plastic to fuel their fires. I am neither for nor against the removal of the fire rings, but I do think the root cause of the discontent should be explored before making uninformed decisions to keep or remove the fire rings.
August 21st, 2012
I wish my city would stop wasting time and money on this application and put the funds to a better use!
August 21st, 2012
With some of the embellishments written to the CCC about beach use and square footage, this is off the cliff. I'm surprised nobody mentioned the fumes from close passing boats powering up to leave the harbor. People do throw crap in the fires besides clean wood, the point here is so clouded from the truth which is unmentionable these days. Big Corona has always been crowded in the summer and hot weekends, nothing new as the history points out. Im with Jim, quit waisting our time with this, let the folks enjoy the beaches as they have for the last 60 years.
August 21st, 2012
The small group of buddies that run this city don't have a clue what's good for this city just what's good for them and their friends. I agree with the majority to stop wasting any more of the city's time on this. I think it's time for a RECALL!
August 21st, 2012
There is a parallel here with the recent issue of the John Wayne airport and arriving and departing planes flying over homes in the general vicinity. I do not use the John Wayne airport, but a few months ago, the Federal Aviation Administration had to entertain homeowners who wanted, once again, to rearrange flight paths so that the planes would not fly over their homes. The FAA politely told the homeowners we've been thru this before, we've already made flight path changes numerous times at John Wayne airport, the issue has been put to rest, no changes this time... We like convenience, as long as the by-products of the convenience (planes taking off overhead, public fire rings adjacent to living space, etc.) are well outside of our personal space. We like disposable styrofoam containers, as long as we do not live next to the landfill...
August 22nd, 2012
You can thank Mayor Nancy Gardner for this effort to remove the fire rings and deny us their use and enjoyment as she likens it to driving a car with out a seat belt. Politicians taking away more of your rights! Welcome to the Corona del Mar Nanny, or should I say Nancy, State. Where fun, live music, dancing, and anything staying open late is strictly forbidden!
August 22nd, 2012
No Mark, Nancy is the council representative from CDM as well as the Mayor. It was her JOB to bring the issue to the Council as requested by numerous concerned CDM residents. This isn't about the fire rings, it's about a community under siege and overrun by visitors into a neighborhood that is not able to manage or contain the crowds, crime, smoke, noise and trash, thereby damaging property values and the quality of life of residents with multi-million dollar investments here. I was going to write another long tirade on this tired worn out subject, but you know what - I'm tired and worn out. So you newcomers who want to turn CDM into an overcrowded, crime ridden, car jacking, smoke covered, late night dance hall, shell of a lovely community suffocating under the flight path of jets spewing cancerous byproducts, go right ahead. You win, but you'll lose in the end when you have destroyed paradise.
August 25th, 2012
I have reactive airway disease. I am not alone. Add in the huge numbers of people with asthma and COPD. The fire pits and the wood burning fireplaces make it very difficult to breathe, especially when the air is still. I can't help but wonder how people can justify their desire to light fires when their neighbors are suffering so. Imagine the pain in the chest with every breath, the wheezing because of a closed airway. No inhalers seem to help. I turn white, get huge dark circles under my eyes, my eyes burn, and my nervous system is attacked, making my legs weak and shaky. What would it be like if I were allergic, or if I had asthma. This is only RAD! And there's nowhere to go to get a breath of air. Sleeping is difficult if it's possible at all. Is it worth it to keep burning wood and whatever else people throw into those pits when your neighbors are suffocating? How can people be so callous? Please be kind and find something to do besides burn things. I know we live in a world of me, me, me. Here is an easy opportunity to make a big difference in the lives of those with health problems. My RAD is likely do to smoke I was subjected to as a child. What about the children?
