Resident urges commissioners to preserve creek easement and add class‑1 trail access at Blue Rock Springs site

A long‑time Vallejo resident urged the Planning Commission to physically inspect properties, engage with neighbors and require access easements when the Blue Rock Springs Golf Course redevelopment returns to commission review.

"Have you actually walked each and every one of the properties, physically walked, not just Google mapped it," resident David Belliff said during the community forum, urging commissioners to experience sites in person and to knock on doors in adjoining neighborhoods.

Belliff told commissioners that the city should insist on a continuous, separated (class‑1) trail connection through the Blue Rock Springs property to Columbus Parkway, noting an existing route interrupted by a fence. "There should be a way to get through. There is a way to get through. The thing that's stopping it is the fence," he said.

He framed the suggestion as consistent with the Vallejo General Plan and regional trail systems, citing examples such as the Vine Trail and sections of the Bay Trail. Belliff also recommended commissioners review the general plan before hearing a likely future application for the Blue Rock Springs site and said the sale of the golf course presents an opportunity to secure pedestrian and bicycle access.

Belliff identified himself as a private citizen and a Vallejo resident for more than 25 years. No formal action or staff response requiring immediate permit changes was recorded during his remarks; commissioners and staff acknowledged the comment and moved on to other agenda items.

The Planning Commission's secretary later noted the general plan and specific plans are available to commissioners and that staff will provide links as part of the commission packet.