Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council: July 2008 Archives

A new trailhead for Limekiln Canyon and expanded YMCA parking are in the works in Porter Ranch.

Jane Stanton, executive director of the North Valley YMCA, Dave Hasson, a YMCA board member and Chris Murray, project consultant for Rosenheim & Associates, presented the plan at the July meeting of the Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council.

The YMCA is seeking support from the PRNC and a variance from the city for the additional 78 parking spaces, which would be created by leveling the berm to the east of the YMCA facility.

The lot would follow the city's guidelines to include one tree for every four parking spaces.

They are also responding to requests from residents to improve access to Limekiln Canyon.

They propose to grade a foot trail from Corbin Avenue near the south end of the YMCA parking lot down to the canyon.

"We think this project is a great addition to Porter Ranch, enabling peope to really enjoy Limekiln Canyon," Stanton said.

The PRNC plans to discuss and take a position at its Aug. 12 meeting.

The Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council elections were held June 28 at Shepherd of the Hills Church, with six positions open.

The four board members who ran were re-elected. They were Becky Leveque, Sue Hammarlund, Paula Cracium and Ali Dabirian.

The two new members who were elected were Irwin Cohen, actively involved in the Friends of Porter Ranch Library and regular PRNC meeting attendee, and Mandhatasinh (Mark) Chauhan, new to the PRNC scene.

PRNC members thanked Paul Drogichen and Pat Pope, who have served on the board as the treasurer and secretary, respectively. They are stepping down to make time for other commitments.

In late August, a retreat is planned to allow the board to begin working together and to develop a vision for the coming year.

For more information, visit www.prnc.org.