July 2008
Mel Mitchell, PRNC President

A new Limekiln Canyon Trailhead and expanded YMCA parking are in the works at Porter Ranch. Jane Stanton, North Valley YMCA Executive Director, Dave Hasson, YMCA Board Member and Chris Murray, Rosenheim & Associates Project Consultant presented the plan at the July Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council board meeting.

The YMCA is seeking support from the PRNC and a variance from the City for the addition of 78 parking spaces, which would be created by leveling the berm to the east of the facility. The lot would follow City guidelines to include one tree for every four parking spaces.

They are also responding to community requests to improve safe access to Limekiln Canyon. They propose to grade a foot trail from Corbin near the south end of the YMCA parking lot down to the canyon. “We think this project is a great addition for Porter Ranch, enabling people to really enjoy Limekiln Canyon.” said Jane Stanton.

Having heard the presentation in July, the PRNC took a position in favor of the project at the August 12, 2008 meeting.

Note: This project was completed Fall 2010.