We, the undersigned, agree that the 25.7 acres of open
land known collectively as Eagle Rock Ridge, near the intersection of the 134
and 2 freeways, is a major asset to the communities of Eagle Rock and the
cities of Glendale and Los Angeles.
This land is currently zoned as Open Space in the
Northeast Plan of Los Angeles and remains a critical corridor for open space
with scenic mountain, city, and ocean views. In addition to its value as a
habitat in its own right, Eagle Rock Ridge is part of a key ecological
connection between the San Rafael Hills core habitat and the Mt. Washington
area.
Therefore, we hold that Eagle Rock Ridge, currently for
sale for $2.4 million by a developer (to be sold in 9 separate parcels), should
be acquired by a public agency or land trust to protect it from commercial
development. We urge our public officials take swift action to preserve
this open space for future generations.
This petition has been drafted by TERA, The Eagle Rock
Association, on behalf of the citizens of Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, and
Glendale.
We have enough condos and traffic in this area already. Keep the ridge wild so we can actually see some nature. Save the last bit of open space we have left!!