Tuesday, November 20, 2012

An Open Letter to all of Marin concerning Affordable Housing Plans for Marin

We cannot be sheep before the slaughter.
The Board of Supervisors is making the most radical change in land use policy for  since the 1970s.


Dear Marin,

 

Whether you agree or disagree, there is a need to become informed and take action.

 

Last Tuesday, the Marin Board of Supervisors approved 3 amendments to the Countywide Plan:  Upon application, the developers of 100% affordable housing developments (Grady Ranch) no longer have to have

 

1.    secured water supply ! (so, we are forced into and have to pay for desal?)

2.    determined sewerage capacity !  (capacity is regularly exceeded at this time due to aging infrastructure)

3.    build without setbacks (out to the lot lines is fine.  Lucasfilms/Grady Ranch plans encroached 50' into the stream setback area along its 600' length and this was never mentioned)

 

 

 

Doesn't sound sustainable to me.  I don't know anyone against affordable housing, e.g., 20% of every new development should be restricted to affordable, not market, levels.  There is a 50% increase in autism and asthma in those who live next to a freeway or major arterial.  71% of the OneBay Area Plan allocation (ABAG) of affordable housing in unincorporated Marin is slated for Lucas Valley, the last best place (with 2% of Marin's population).

 

 

Please create the time to learn more about the facts and the spectrum of opinion on these important land use/transportation/environmental issues.

 


 

The Best Laid Plans:  Our Planning and Affordable Housing Challenges in Marin.  Bob Silvestri.  www.amazon.com

 

Have a fine wet weekend,

 

Carolyn Lenert

Editor's Note: Carolyn Lenert is the 2012 recipient of San Rafael's "Citizen of the Year", an honor bestowed on outstanding citizens for the tireless work on behalf of the community. She is also a representative for the North San Rafael Coalition of Residents and lobbied successfully for Safe Passage for Lucas Valley Rd.

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