LAND USE

The Land Use 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.)

Next meeting Wednesday, August 5. (agenda)

Chair: Nona Dennis, 485-6257

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: TBD (agenda)

Chair: Susan Stompe, 897-1610

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 Point Reyes National Seashore Management Plan, the Marin Countywide General Plan, Fire Safe Marin and the Angel Island Founder's Grove. The Committee also sponsors hands-on work projects and leads field trips.

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

Next meeting: August 13, 2009. (agenda)

Chair: Roger Roberts