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joint committees, and are investigating consolidation to better

represent the business interests of the total valley. Homeowner

groups also form valley-wide associations in an effort to gain

[] identity.

The William s. Hart High School District and the Santa
[ Clarita Community College District are valleywide in nature, as is

the Castaic Lake water Agency. While none of these would be
affected by incorporation, they demonstrate the proclivity to

define the area in its totality as a cohesive unit for decision

making purposes.

The proposed boundaries enclose the most populous canyon

floors, connective linking routes, industrial and commercial

development, and only those open areas scheduled for imminent

development. These few presently undeveloped open areas will have

significant impact on the new city. To leave them out would be a

disservice to the present residents. Additionally, the City of

Santa Clarita would be unable to develop a coherent general plan

because of the magnitude of these impending developments. 2

The proponents were guided by the economic consideration

of minimizing the area to ensure economic feasibility.

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