Hike to see the Canyon Hills property

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Canyon Hills Site View Hike

November 22,2003 9:00 -11:30 AM

La Tuna Canyon Road near I-210 in Tujunga Canyon Hills is a proposed housing development located at 8000 West La Tuna Canyon Road in Sunland and Tujunga. The site consists of 887 acres of land situated in the Verdugo Mountains and bounded by Verdugo Crestline Drive on the north and La Tuna Canyon Road on the south. The Foothill Freeway (I-210) bisects the project site. The proposed project includes building 280 single-family homes on 194 acres within the site.

Come and look at this beautiful open space which is threatened with development. Do you enjoy the rural character of Sunland, Tujunga, Shadow Hills and Lake View Terrace? Do you enjoy the views of the open hills and mountains as you drive, hike or bike through the area?

Spend a couple of enjoyable Saturday hours on an easy hike to take a look at what we might lose. It¹s less than 2 miles total walking, and climbs 800 feet. It goes up the canyons and ridges to a hill that overlooks the proposed development site. Bring a hat, sturdy shoes, and plenty of water. We¹ll cancel the hike if it¹s raining significantly. The leaders will provide information about the proposed development.

Meeting Place: Trailhead for Steve¹s Trail, south side of La Tuna Canyon Rd. 0.8 mi west of intersection with I-210. (34 ° 14.012 N 118 ° 18.320 W)). For more information about the hike, contact the hike Leader: Dean Wallraff, (818)679-3141, deanraff@VerdugoHills.net

For information on the Web about the Canyon Hills Development visit: www.VerdugoHills.net/canyonhills

This Web site has information about the project, and pointers to several other sites with more information, including the Environmental Impact Report,which is available on the City of Los Angeles¹ City Planning Department site.

What Is Canyon Hills? A proposed development for 280 homes to be built by the 210 Fwy and La Tuna Canyon Road, extending up to the Tujunga Cross of San Ysidro on Mt. McGroarty.

Current Status? A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for this project was released in early October 2003. Written public comments need to be submitted to LA Planning Department by December 31, 2003.

Who Will Be Affected? Residents of Sunland, Tujunga, La Tuna Canyon, Shadow Hills, Sun Valley, Lake View Terrace and Crescenta Valley, travelers on the 210 Fwy and La Tuna Canyon Rd, & recreational users of the Verdugo Mountains.

Join us to view and discuss one of the largest developments planned for the Verdugo Foothills and enjoy the eternal beauty of La Tuna Canyon Park!

Steve Crouch
CAP Views Editor
Canyon Area Preservation
CAPViews@comcast.net