Woodland Hills Residents Oppose Nursery-to-Cemetery Conversion Due to Chemical Concerns

Neighborhood Opposition to Cemetery Development

• 🏡 Residents in Woodland Hills are pushing back against plans to turn the former Treeland Nursery into a cemetery.
• 🚫 Signs throughout the neighborhood clearly state "No cemetery. Not right here."

Concerns Over Toxic Chemicals

• 🧪 The primary concern for neighbors is the historical use of chemicals and pesticides at the nursery since 1952.
• ⚠️ Residents fear that disturbing the soil for cemetery construction could expose them to toxic chemicals, including banned substances.
• 🔬 They are calling for an environmental impact study to assess the soil hazards before any development proceeds.

Developer's Proposed Solutions

• 🤝 Dignity Memorial, the company that purchased the 32-acre site, has pledged to be a good neighbor.
• 🌳 Proposed measures include landscaping improvements and a retaining wall to separate the cemetery from residential homes.
• ⏰ They also stated that services would be held only during specific times to mitigate traffic concerns.

Traffic and Community Impact

• 🚗 The area, near the 101 freeway, Valley Circle, and Moholland Drive, is already a busy traffic zone.
• 🚦 Neighbors are worried that a cemetery will significantly worsen traffic congestion in the community.