Cheeseboro trail improvements discussed at May 2 meeting

The National Park Service and its consultant, EDAW Inc., have initiated a planning and design effort for the Cheeseboro Canyon Universal Access Trail and Parking Lot Enhancement in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

The public is invited to attend a meeting on this project at 6:30 p.m. Tues., May 2 at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. The park service and EDAW will present plans, maps and graphics on the project.

The maps and graphics may also be viewed online on May 5 at www.nps.gov/samo/accesstrail.

The public may submit written comments at the meeting or fax comments to (805) 370-1850, Attention: Cheeseboro Canyon Universal Access Trail Plan. To receive further notifications, include an address.

The general management plan for the national recreation area and the 1996 Comprehensive Design Plan for Simi Hills provide overall direction for developing the site and identify the need for parking lot improvements and a universal access trail.

These two approved plans and their associated environmental documents provide the background information. The main themes laid out in these documents form the framework for the proposed Cheeseboro Canyon Trailhead site Design Master Plan.

For more information, call (805) 370-2331.