Major development projects and key land use policies will affect the future of Carmel Valley. LandWatch has been working for responsible developmentwith respect to both land use policy and large project proposals.
LandWatch
Monterey County endorses the campaign to incorporate
a new Town of Carmel Valley
After a 10-year struggle to preserve the unique beauty and quality of life in
Carmel Valley, on June 2, 2009, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors finally
gave local residents the chance to create their own town by setting the date
for the election. (08.12.09)
LandWatch Comments on Rancho Canada Village
The 300-unit
subdivision would be built in the floodway and/or floodplain
of the Carmel River and it entails the use of 200,000
cubic yards of fill in and around the Carmel River floodway.
It will be constructed immediately next door to Carmel
Middle School. To read the extent of the impacts in the
letter sent to the County, click
here. (02.08.08)
LandWatch is keeping a close eye on the controversial September Ranch
project in Carmel Valley
The September Ranch project is currently moving through the planning
process. LandWatch wrote a detailed comment letter to the Planning
Commission urging them to delay the hearing to provide adequate time for the
public to review the FEIR and staff report. The Final Environmental Impact
report was released just three days before the scheduled hearing. (07.28.06)
Crossroads Shopping Center Expansion Needs EIR
The proposed expansion of the Crossroads Shopping Center in Carmel Valley could have major impacts. LandWatch wants the County to prepare an EIR. If you’d like to work with the citizens group opposing this project, contact Margaret Robbins at Margaretmike@aol.com. (11.22.04)
Carmel Valley Development Limitation Ordinance (3/24/00)
LandWatch has worked with the League of Women Voters, the Carmel Valley Property Owners‚ Association, and the Sierra Club to develop an effective growth limitation ordinance for Carmel Valley. This is our proposal, considered by the Board of Supervisors on March 28, 2000.
Enormous Mini-Storage Facility Proposed in Carmel Valley (8/10/99)
A mini-storage facility is being proposed in Carmel Valley without the necessary environmental review required by CEQA. The proposal is inconsistent with the Carmel Valley Master Plan which requires a "limit on development" in the area based on the fact that the Hatton Canyon Bypass has not been constructed.
