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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.
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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