[SCE] [SoCoGPU] Re: [sonco_lcp.update2020] Update: 3.28.22 Sonoma County Planning Commission on LCP

[Kimberly Burr]

Given the discussion today at the LCP meeting, we should indentify "weasel" words. We need to be specific and have alternative language prepared. The term Commissioner Cornwall pulled out and gained some traction was  "when feasible" stood out as a weasel term.  Very weak ---and goes toward financial feasibility in the eyes of the developer!   It is very weak language if you're interested in coastal resource protection.

"Carrying capacity" came up and even a proposal to define it and place that in glossary...  interesting.
We are focused on environmental carrying capacity but it was being used in context of traffic.

And lastly, Comm. Cornwall brought up the that coastal resource protection and limit on more VMT were missing.... basically saying that we need to say new development must result in no new NET vmt.... otherwise the LCP allows more traffic with each new development....

These ideas did not trigger opposition but mostly support.  Staff needs to work these ideas out and maybe we can help them and remind them of these suggestions....so they don't get lost.





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> On Mar 28, 2022, at 4:31 PM, Dee Swanhuyser <pdswan at comcast.net> wrote:
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> 
> Will stay tuned. I was able to listen in the first hour and a half. Glad to have EK and Caitlin as commissioners for sure…Dee
> 
>>> On Mar 28, 2022, at 4:07 PM, Ruess <ruepqrst at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>> At today’s Planning Commission hearing, Planning Staff recommended a change in process with some date changes.  (a good thing by and large)
>> 
>> With agreement from the Commissioners; the new calendar:
>> May 29, 2022: The revised DRAFT LCP (updated with CCC, public, and Agency input - including staff recommendations) will be made available (that’s a Sunday - so I’m guessing it will be released on the next day: Monday May 30th rather than than the Friday before.  Just a guess.)
>> Friday, May 13, 2022: Deadline for submission of changes, comments by Commissioners, the public and anyone else in order for Staff to have time for review and/or incorporation.  Comments can be submitted after this date, but changes to the amended version provided to the Commission for consideration will be less likely - as Staff won’t have time to incorporate them. A caveat that was clear is that any/all amendments must be consistent with the Coastal Act and CCC’s comments.
>> Wednesday, June 29, 2022: Proposed final deliberation and vote by Planning Commission on LCP will be held at 1:00 PM.  The Public will have one (1) opportunity for input, likely after the Staff Report.  No additional time will be allowed.  It will be a long night probably in any case.
>> Off we go.  With a tail wind and a great crew. (you all)
>> 
>> take good care, and Thank you!!
>> Rue
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 28, 2022, at 1:01 PM, Ruess <ruepqrst at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello again,
>>> I’ve been provided with some clarification from Staff: the new information was a proposal Scott Orr is going to offer the Commissioners during open session today as an alternative schedule that would allow the Commission and public more time to review the documents. The commission as a whole is not aware of the alternative schedule yet and since they have not provided formal direction it technically does not exist - yet.  Mr. Orr advised caution until they sign off!
>>> 
>>> “See” you shortly,
>>> Rue
>>> 
>>> 
>>> from earlier today ~~~~~~~~~~~
>>> 
>>> Good Early Afternoon,
>>> We hear that the Commission Agenda intends only to review Circulation at today's meeting. 
>>> 
>>> And that there will be a revised schedule providing additional review time, including a couple more months - and we will also be getting a full updated draft a month before the next meeting.  That’s the best news of all.  
>>> 
>>> The website had no inkling - other than all it shows is transportation changes.  I’ll let others know - so Agencies and interest groups aren’t scrambling toward a deadline that no longer exists.  
>>> 
>>> It would be very helpful if in the future the website spelled this out so we know where (and when) to focus our time and attention.
>>> 
>>> Thanks VERY much!  I do know you’re ridiculously busy and appreciate the time and attention you’ve provided.
>>> 
>>> onward,
>>> Rue
>>> 
>>> 
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