Supervisors OK 'green' countywide plan
by Brad Breithaupt
Article Launched: 11/06/2007 05:57:23 PM PST
Marin Independent Journal
"A blueprint for Marin's growth that officials contend charts a long-term plan for the county to do its share in combating global warming won unanimous approval Tuesday from county supervisors.
"Supervisors hailed the countywide plan, in the works for more than seven years, for tackling climate change. It includes a litany of "green" requirements for new development, ranging from policies that restrict all-night outdoor lighting to requiring new large commercial buildings to encourage workers to take transit.
"But the League of Women Voters of Marin County said the plan falls far short of meeting Marin's housing need, pushing housing to surrounding counties and forcing workers into longer pollution-causing commutes.
"Donna Bjorn, the league's president, blasted supervisors for "environmental hypocrisy."
"The plan will guide development in Marin's unincorporated areas.
"While it reduces commercial and residential growth allowed under a 1994 plan, it foresees construction of 1.1 million square feet of commercial development and 1,091 houses over 30 years.
"The issue that dominated debate was development of the St. Vincent's School for Boys and Silveira ranchlands north of San Rafael. more
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