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LandWatch Comments on Greenfield Specific Plan
The City of Greenfield is proposing a specific plan for 62.5 acres of land. LandWatch submitted comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report outlining comments with air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, lack of alternatives. Download the letter. (102K PDF file) (03.03.14) |
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Know Your State Legislator
Having access to decision makers and their staff is critical when important policies are being debated. Did you know that the State has a helpful website that not only lets you view the Legislators by party, but also by house (Senate or Assembly)? You can also look up your specific Legislators by using your address. (02.18.14) |
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University’s FOCUS Event Includes LandWatch
Join CSU Monterey Bay for its annual FOCUS event on Wednesday, February 12. LandWatch’s Executive Director Amy White will present at 1:45 PM on Creating a Sense of Place: Using Policy to Create Thriving Communities. Download the Flyer (537K PDF file). |
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Sierra Club Sues on Sand City Development
Sierra Club filed an appeal to the California Coastal Commission over the Sand City approval of The Collections project. The appeal says that the project as approved is inconsistent with the City's certified Local Coastal Program (LCP) policies including those related to hazard avoidance, protection of public views and natural resources, public access and adequacy of public services (traffic). (01.13.14) |
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Encina Hills/Harper Canyon Denied
The Monterey County Planning Commission voted 5-4 to deny the Encina Hills/Harper Canyon Project siting lack of water as its primary concern. The developer has the option to appeal the Commission’s decision to the Board of Supervisors. (01.10.14) |
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Pebble Beach Inclusionary Housing Approved
The Housing Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Pebble Beach Company inclusionary housing project. The Board of Supervisors will vote on this next and then the project undergoes environmental review. (01.10.14) |
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Encina Hills Final EIR Released
The Highway 68 Corridor project proposes 17 new lots over 340 acres. Download the staff report and Final Environmental Impact Report from the County’s website. The project goes before the Planning Commission on January 8 and 22, 2014. The Planning Commission meets at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, January 8th at 168 West Alisal Street. (01.06.14) |
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