After reading the new EIR on the proposed Oakmont V development, it is
hard to believe that it's even more disturbing than the first one.
The findings turned up additional areas of concern in areas not
mentioned previously. It neglected an option on the use this land for a
recreation area. This has been at the forefront of discussion since day
one. The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy is ready to assist in the
purchase of this property and even consider a role in park development as
a preserve for open space.
I have heard the worn-out slogan of "quality of life" in Glendale for
more than 20 years now. During that time, the population has doubled,
creating more traffic, parking problems and demands on city services, and
the city still is extremely deficient in parks and recreation areas for a
city of this size.
This area is one of the last open spaces available in the city. It has
been a prime topic of concern at the city, state and federal levels.
Funding has been granted through several bills toward the purchase of the
land for open space and recreational use.
I urge all residents of the city to join forces to keep this property
as open space and as a recreational area. Any other development will only
add to the urban sprawl and create more problems that deteriorate the
so-called quality of life.
Protect the parklands for us all.
NORM WILSON
La Crescenta
