On Wednesday, February 1, The Corona City Council had discussed and considered the addition of 292 homes in an area of Corona known as “Skyline Heights”. The project took some time to approve due to the various reactions and mixed emotions of residents and neighborhoods within the vicinity of the project. Some residents were afraid of the traffic that would arise where the new road on Foothill Parkway and Green River Road had been installed. But hikers and pedestrians who want access to the Cleveland National Forest trail encourage the developer’s idea.

By Wednesday at 6:30 pm, residents had the chance to speak out against the new addition to Corona but ultimately the council proposed the “annexation of 395 acres near Cleveland National Forest”. The council also voted on the passing of the “Skyline Heights” project’s environmental impact report and the subdivision of the land south of Foothill Pkwy.

The council members were asked to limit each acre to building 6 houses. Therefore, this project will consist of 1.08 houses built over the course of one acre which was calculated by “City Community Development Department Director Joanne Coletta”. The council is abiding by the developer’s request for rezoning 271 acres from rural residency to low-density residence along with another 71 acres for agricultural purposes and 51 acres left for open space which includes 8 left to serve as a flood plain.

Although many people had an issue with the introduction of “Skyline Heights” many more residents and communities are being very accepting to the new addition and showing much support to the developers and the council for the idea of adding to Corona’s beautiful community, not to mention their free access to the well-known Skyline trail. Fellow residents and communities are even offering aid and help towards the well-being of the trails. As you commute through Corona, look out for the new addition to your community.