Issues Committees

 

LAND USE and TRANSPORTATION

The Land Use and Transportation Committee monitors, reviews and comments to public agencies and decision-makers on land use planning issues of countywide significance. Committee members attend a wide range of workshops, public hearings and study sessions on various planning and development projects.

Major current projects include the Skywalker Properties, Ltd. Precise Development Plan, the Redwood Landfill permit application, the San Rafael airport sports complex, preparing recommendations for revisions of local general plans and supporting efforts to preserve and protect Marin baylands.

Meets: The first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 AM at the MCL office, 1623A Fifth Ave., San Rafael (corner of Fifth Ave. and F St.) Meeting Minutes

Next meeting Wednesday, April 7, 2010.

Chair: Marge Macris, mmacrisaol.com

 

NORTH MARIN UNIT

The North Marin Unit tracks issues and projects in the Novato area, including a number of baylands projects and plans and studies prepared by City and County agencies.

Current topics include Novato's settlement with the NCRA, the Novato Narrows project, the Whole Foods development, the update to the Novato General Plan, Hamilton wetlands and the Redwood Landfill permit.

Next meeting: April 8, 2010, at the Applen's

Meeting Minutes

Chair: Susan Stompe, 897-1610

 

PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

The Parks and Open Space Committee advocates for parks and public open space in Marin by participating in planning processes that involve the federal, state and county lands in Marin. Committee members monitor projects and provide informed comments on proposals, issues and reports affecting these lands. Major current projects include the Golden Gate National Recreational Area General Management Plan, the State Parks funding initiative, the Marin Countywide General Plan, vegetation management and the County Roads and Trails Management Plan.

Meets: Second Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM at the MCL office.

Next meeting: Thursday, March 11, 2010 Agenda

Meeting Minutes

Chair: Roger Roberts

 

 

Advocacy in action

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New developments in Marin are closely monitored by the Land Use and Transportation Committee

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Committee members of the North Marin Unit review a map at their monthly meeting

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MCL President Nona Dennis speaking before a board

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Pelicans in Point Reyes National Seashore - a park followed by the Parks and Open Space Committee
photo by Bob Grace