Final Environmental Impact Report
Project Description: Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Site Plan Review, Project Permit Compliance Review (San Gabriel/Verdugo Mountains Scenic Preservation Specific Plan), General Plan Amendments, Zone Changes and Development Agreement to permit the construction of 280 single-family homes to be clustered on approximately 194 acres of the 887-acre project site. Approximately 211 homes will be constructed on approximately 142 acres north of Interstate 210 (Development Area A). The remaining 69 homes will be constructed on approximately 52 acres south of Interstate 210 (Development Area B). Approximately 693 acres (78 percent) of the project site will be preserved as permanent open space. General Plan Amendments to permit changes in the Sunland-Tujunga Community Plan land use designations on portions of the project site from Minimum Residential, Very Low I Residential, Very Low II Residential and Open Space to Minimum Residential and Low Residential. Zone Changes for portions of the project site from A1-1 Agricultural and RE11-1 Residential Estate to RE9-1-H Residential Estate, RE11-1-H Residential Estate and RE20-1-H Residential Estate. The project also includes an equestrian park on approximately three acres adjacent to La Tuna Canyon Road that will be available for public use. Other permanent open space areas and private recreation facilities will be provided within both Development Areas A and B. All proposed development will be within the portion of the project site located within the Sunland-Tujunga Community Plan Area. The entire portion of the project site located in the Sun Valley Community Plan Area will remain open space. Regional vehicular access to and from the project will be provided by existing on- and off-ramps along Interstate 210. Development Area A will be accessed by a future roadway extension south of the adjoining Duke development site (VTTM 48754) off of La Tuna Canyon Road. Emergency (only) access to and from Development Area A will be provided via Inspiration Way. Development Area B will be served by two access points along La Tuna Canyon Road. Additional entitlements, certifications, agreements, and/or permits may include: Oak Tree Removal/Relocation Permit, B-Permit for necessary street, sewer, storm drain and lighting improvements, Grading Permits, Building Permits, Section 401 Water Quality Certifications from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement(s) from the California Department of Fish and Game, Section 404 Individual Permit(s) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Encroachment Permit from Caltrans, and any other necessary discretionary or ministerial permits and approvals required for the construction or operation of the proposed project.
