Agenda Item
6a 26-00799:05 a.m. - Approval of Zoning Map Amendment PL-25-101 to bring three parcels into compliance with the Existing Industrial General Plan Designation, Kelseyville Area Plan, and Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan located at 4325, 4375, and 4425 Highland Springs Road, Lakeport, CA (APNs 008-031-20, 008-031-44, and 008-031-17)
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed rezoning of the three parcels on Highland Springs Road. Lake County residents consistently express that we value our rural setting and small-town character. The Highland Springs Road and Lampson Field area reflects that identity and contributes to the hometown feel many residents wish to preserve. For this reason, I respectfully ask the Commission to consider postponing action until documentation related to the prior rezoning approval is made publicly available. The request is described as a correction of an error from the 2008 General Plan update, yet supporting documentation confirming that approval has not been produced. Transparency is especially important because the parcels are currently zoned Agriculture and are actively used for agricultural operations. Approval would remove approximately 50 acres of agricultural land from production. Experience has shown that once agricultural land is rezoned, it is rarely returned to agricultural use. It is noted no specific development proposal accompanies this request, the public cannot evaluate whether future uses would be compatible with the surrounding rural and agricultural character My comments are offered in support of prudent planning, transparency, and preservation of the community character residents clearly value. Thank you for your time and consideration.