Spreckels Issues & Actions

The historic town of Spreckels is located near the Salinas River, in the middle of some of the most productive agricultural land in the world. This "island of serenity"is now facing major development pressures, including a proposal by D'Arrigo Brothers to build a twenty seven acre agricultural processing facility in the near vicinity, and a proposal by Tanimura & Antle to build 72 new and "non-historic" homes on prime farmland immediately adjacent to the Town. LandWatch is working closely with local residents and concerned persons from throughout Monterey County to protect both the historic qualities of Spreckels, and the agricultural land around the Town.

Bad Board Decision Lets "Ancient Map" Cut Off Public Review
The Board of Supervisors has decided that the Tanimura Land Company can radically expand the historic Town of Spreckels, with no public or environmental review, all based on a 1907 "Map." The precedent is horrible, and the effects on Spreckels will be dramatic, if the decision stands. (06.15.04)

D'Arrigo Project Needs CEQA Review
This LandWatch letter provides all the "technical reasons" that a full EIR is needed for the proposed D'Arrigo project, which proposes an agricultural processing plant and a large office building on prime agricultural land near Spreckels.

LandWatch Urges Denial of Proposed D'Arrigo Project
This LandWatch letter to the County Planning Commission outlines why the Commission should deny the proposed agricultural processing plant and office building on prime agricultural land near Spreckels.

LandWatch Opposes Use of Prime Farmland For Offices and Factories
This letter to the Planning Commission comprehensively outlines why Monterey County should not approve an office building and agricultural processing facility on prime farmland near Spreckels. (12.08.03

LandWatch Opposes Use of Prime Farmland For Offices and Factories
DíArrigo Brothers have asked to build a huge agricultural processing facility and an office building on land protected by a Farmland Security Zone designation. This LandWatch letter outlines the reasons that this is not legal. (11.30.03)

Full EIR Needed For Proposed D'Arrigo Brothers Factory
LandWatch has written a letter to Monterey County, outlining why a full Environmental Impact Report is needed for a proposed agricultural processing facility, to be located on twenty-seven acres of prime farmland near Spreckels. (11.25.03)

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