Post by Jean Anker on Feb 14, 2010 12:44:09 GMT -8
* The Halaco Superfund site, a 40-acre former metals-recycling plant under evaluation for environmental restoration. The current plan would convert 28 acres of the land into wetlands, but it’s uncertain whether an additional 14 acres along Perkins Road would retain industrial zoning.
* Jones Ranch, or the Del Norte Extension amendment, an anticipated 2,500-home development involving land north of El Rio, between Vineyard, Rose and Central avenues. Voters would need to amend Oxnard’s existing City Urban Restriction Boundary to permit construction.
On Tuesday, Oxnard attorney and SOAR co-author Richard Francis said he considered current descriptions of the project to be disingenuous.
"What really disturbed me was the little ballot description seems like double-speak," he said. "You are not preserving SOAR."
Holden, however, said SOAR’s original boundaries were never intended to be absolute. "It’s disingenuous to say SOAR was put in place to create a boundary and that boundary will never change," he said. "It’s about creating options and trusting our residents to make a decision which is consistent with what they want our community to be."
* Ormond Beach, which some activist groups and residents believe deserves stronger environmental protection. Suggested ideas include setting aside more acres for open space around the beach, expanding ongoing coastal wetland restoration efforts, and decommissioning the area’s power plant.
* Jones Ranch, or the Del Norte Extension amendment, an anticipated 2,500-home development involving land north of El Rio, between Vineyard, Rose and Central avenues. Voters would need to amend Oxnard’s existing City Urban Restriction Boundary to permit construction.
On Tuesday, Oxnard attorney and SOAR co-author Richard Francis said he considered current descriptions of the project to be disingenuous.
"What really disturbed me was the little ballot description seems like double-speak," he said. "You are not preserving SOAR."
Holden, however, said SOAR’s original boundaries were never intended to be absolute. "It’s disingenuous to say SOAR was put in place to create a boundary and that boundary will never change," he said. "It’s about creating options and trusting our residents to make a decision which is consistent with what they want our community to be."
* Ormond Beach, which some activist groups and residents believe deserves stronger environmental protection. Suggested ideas include setting aside more acres for open space around the beach, expanding ongoing coastal wetland restoration efforts, and decommissioning the area’s power plant.