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Aera and the Community
Aera has been part of the community for years as a land
steward . Oil production and cattle grazing uses on the
property date back t o the late 1800s. If not for t hese uses,
the area undoubtedly
would have been
developed long ago. Oil
production is now
diminishing, leading to a
t ransit ion of use for the
company's land holdings.
Th e la nd presents an
opportun ity for a master-
planned community,
which recognizes the
economic benef its of
high quality development
to the su rrounding
community. It all ows for
open space, habitat
preservation and
viewshed prote'ction.
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Letter to the Community : Our Fi rst Step
Dear neighbor:
One of our first steps in planning a new community is to inform the neighbors and community
leaders about the project as well as solici t feedback. Thi s newsletter is designed to outline important
information and f acts regarding a new master-planned community and g ive you the opportunity to
share any questions or comments. We appreciate you r time in reviewing this newsletter.
Aera Energy L LC has embarked on a new and exciting community on our site located between
Rowland Heights, La Habra Heights, Diamond Bar and Brea. We are moving forward in the p lanning
of t his parcel with great care because we recognize the value of t his land to t he region , our
neighbors, wildlife, and future homebuyers. And, si nce this is one of the largest privately owned,
undeveloped parcels in t he area, we have the opportunity to approach it from a comprehensive
planning perspective to build this new commun ity t he right way. Our goal at Aera is fo work with
our neigh bors and com m unity leaders t o develop a sensitively designed, high quality master-
planned community.
We hope this newsletter gives you a greater understanding of o u r plans for this property as our
outreach and plann ing processes p roceed. Watch for futu re issues of Aera Outreach, which will
provide just that -continuous outreach to the comm unity.
The Aera Team
Planning Principles
In developing our plans, Aera is committed to the
following planning principles as guidelines:
Maintain the big picture. Focus on a comprehensive
plann ing approach; avoid piecemeal development.
Be receptive to public input. Consider any suggestion
as long as it is feasible .
Prioritize community designs. Design a project that
is econom ically viab le; complies w ith constra ints and
regulatory demands; and addresses issues such as
infrastructure and schools.
Help meet reg ional housing needs . Provide a mix of
high quality housing options to help satisfy t he critical
regiona l housing needs.
Be sensitive to viewsheds. Respect the silhouette of
the upper former Nike missile sites along the promontory
ridgeline; incorporat e contour grading, lot se t backs and
la ndscap ing .
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Address traffic concerns. Use multiple entry/exit
points and phasing to reduce local impacts ; creat e a
"fair share" plan for necessary off-s ite imp rovements.
Be se nsitive to adjacent neighborhoods. Work to
match densities with neighbors, and consider
landscaping, elevation differences and berming.
Incorporate parks and open space . Work with
government and community organizat ions to provide
recreational opportunities for ou r residents and
neighbors, in cluding a golf course, trai ls, a sports park,
neighborhood parks and open space.
Manage urban runoff. Implement a watersh ed
management plan consistent wit h the goals for the San
Gabriel River Master Plan.
Protect the wildlife corridor. Incorporate a wildlife
corri dor t hrough t he property in the project's design.
Enhance environmental resources. Restore
woodla nds , sage scrub and riparian canyon habitats,
and provide trail s, open space and an environmental ly
sensitive golf course .
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A Commitment to a Public Process
Active community outreach and a thorough public input process are the hallmarks of Aera's approa ch
to planning. The public has multiple opportunities to testrfy during public hearings in both Los Angeles County
and Orange County, and to submit w ritten comments about the Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Elected county officials in both counties will evaluate all of the. feedback before any final determination
is made on the project.
A Master Plan Approach
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Wildlife Corridor
Aera is exploring with local agencies the
viability of providing soccer f ields as part
of a sports park on this portion of the site.
Rowland Heigh ts
Brea
The project w ill include a va ri ety
of high quality housing options .
Los Angeles County
Orange County
Ae ra is committed to addressi ng school
needs in its master plan. The company is
working with surrounding school districts
on a potential school site in the project.
Tonner Canyon wildlife undercrossing Aera is preparing the Comprehensive Resource
and Restoration Management Plan so natural
resources are protected and a vital link can be
added to the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor.
Fifty percent of the property will be
preserved as open space, parks and an
environmentally sensitive golf course. Aera has identified multiple locations for
recreational and community parks. Park
locations may change in our final plan.
Frequent ly Asked Questions
Wh o isAera ?
Aera En ergy LLC is one of California's leading oi l and gas producers,
with operations extending from the Los AngE:lles Basin in the sout h to
Coalinga in t he San Joaquin Valley to the north. The company is
headquartered in Bakersfield, Calif., and employs more than 1,100 people.
Aera also is engage d in real estate development activities in Orange
County and Los Angeles County. In 1997, Aera formed a limited
partnership with Toll Brothers, Inc. to develop the successful Vista Del
Verde residential/golf course community in Yo rba Linda.
Why a master plan?
The property is made up of smaller property parcel s, which could be
individually sold and developed. Aera believes a smart, thorough plan is
most important to surrounding neighbors. A master plan approach also will
help address and manage traffic, open space and other community issues .
How does th e approval pro cess work ?
The review process will begin with Orange County and Los Angeles County
working w ith an independent environmental consulting firm to prepare an
Environmental Impact Report on the project. The public, as well as local,
state and federa l agencies, will have ample opportunity t o review and subm it
written comments on the report, and testify at public hearings . El ected
county officials in both counties will evaluate all of the feedback from
residents before any final determination is made on t he project.
Why don 't yo u j ust dedicate th e entire site as open space?
Aera is a business and is responsible to its stakeholders and employees
to operate responsibly and profitably. Any reasonable offer to purchase
the land and preserve it for open space will be evaluated. But our primary
intent is to build a quality new community that w ill provide substantial
open space.
Who will provid e municipal services ?
The site's size and its location in the unincorporated areas of two
counties allow Aera to analyze multiple service options for water,
wastewater, school, police and fire service. In some cases, existing
service district boundaries are already established. In others, the service
provider will be determined through the ongoing planning process.
What steps are you takin g to ensure th at the proj ect co-exists
favorably with th e exi sting surrounding communities ?
All new developments have an effect on their communities, both positive
and negative. Potential negative impacts will be studied thoroughly in the
Environmental Impact Report process. State law re quires that, whenever
possible, the developer work to correct these impacts. For example, new
developments are requ ired t o pay for road improvements, new traffic
signals and water/sewer systems. These actions -ca ll ed mitigations -can
bring benefits to the surrounding community.
Our Project at a Glance
Location -The proposed Aera community is located
between Rowland Heights, La Habra He ights, Diamond
Bar an d Brea -an area where recent population growth
has created demand for new housing. Ninety percent of
the project is s ituat ed in unincorporated Los Angeles
County; 10 percent of the project is located in
unincorporated Orange County.
Acre age -Approximately 3,000 ac res
Homes -The plan will provide a
mix of high quality housing options
to help satisfy the crit ical needs of
Orange County and Los Ange les
County. Aera is proposing
approximately 3,600 homes on
the site. The plan will also include a supporting
commercial component and address local school needs.
Pa rks & Op en Space -Significant porti ons of the land
will be preserved for open space, parks, active/passive
rec rea tion -including a golf course -and tra il s. Aera
also will rep lace areas where natural habitats have been
alt ered w ith better-functioning habitat areas and w ill
open previously closed lands to public
recreational use.
Wildlife Cor rid or -Aera envis ions an
enhanced and preserved three-mile
long corridor, which w ill pass through
the property, connectin g the planned
Harbor Boulevard wildlife undercrossing
on the west with Tonner Canyon to the east. This is
widely recognized as an important and vital link in the
Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor.
Native Habitats -The site conta in s
numerous native habitats an d
woodlands, including sage scrub and
riparian streambeds. A program of
protection and restoration wi ll be
detailed in a Comprehensive Resource
and Restoration Management Plan .
Hillsides and Ridg es -Aera wi ll
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respect the si lhouette of the property's upper promontory
ridgel ine comprised by the former Nike m issi le sites. It
w ill in corporate such t echniques as state -of-the-a rt
contour grading, settin g development back from slope
edges and extensive landscaping to create a thoughtful
design.
Traff ic and Circul at ion -Aera is sensitive t o planning a
community where there is a balance between the
mobility needs of its residents with those of its
neighbors. Potential traffic impacts wi ll be diffused
because of the project design that wi ll have multiple
entry/exit points. The project also will f und its fai r share
of any required traffic improvements.
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Aera Pro ject Hotline:
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