Mining Controversy

Just over two years ago, after a long search for a new house, we decided to buy in the northernmost development of Canyon Country, Stone Crest. We chose this home for many reasons: size of lot, view, privacy, etc.

Before committing to buy, we expressed our concerns about the eyesore of a mining pit just down the hill and across the freeway from us. We were assured by the developer’s sales rep that mining should not be a concern since the mine was defunct and had not been active for almost 10 years. She further went on to say that land was slated for development as a mall as the area continued to grow. Certainly, all these beautiful new homes were not being built in the middle of a mining site.

It has now been over a year since we joined the fight against Transit Mixed Concrete Co. and the much larger mine proposed less than a half a mile as the crow flies from our front door. We are extremely opposed to this proposed blight.

The apathy in our neighborhood is astounding. We have to find a way to enlist the support of the entire area from here to Valencia. We have to get through to our neighbors that without their energy and opposition, we will be steamrolled into becoming a mining town.

If the threat of health issues, traffic congestion, noise and vibration is not enough to reach them, maybe the fact that our property values will be dramatically affected and that our homes would become virtually sales-proof will.

CISCO and LISE McGREGOR

Canyon Country