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WALNUT CREEK,CALIFORNIA 94596
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Honorably Tom Tortakson, Ghair> Members
CLERK TR°OS AMIsoRs
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
Greetings: RE:Lerge Lot Rezoning etc.memo 26 July 1933
if we understand the situation correctly, ghat is being considered is a
major rezoning of much of the agricultural land in' this County.
Additionally considertion is to be given to further rezoning of areas in the
Delta.
We make two points. Insofar as permitting additional development on
del to i sl ands: These areas are not on]y i n the 100 year f 1 ood pl one but the
land lies behind levies that in many instances are old, have questionable
ability to withstand highwaters following heavy spring rains. The
experience we've been witnessing along the Mississippi and other rivers in
the central part of our nation demonstrate the serious problems people
face when major flood plane areas are developed.
We would urge your Honorable Board to give serious attention to financial
responsibilities, safety requirements before any land use changes are
permitted in such areas in this county.
We do NOT believe any lands presently outside the urban limit 1imes should
be rezoned to bring such within urban limit lines. To so do at this time
�? will break committments made to .the people who voted FOR the present
urban limit line.
. 0 CQ As for further, development of agricultural lands. Someone has to worry
44 about the future food, fiber needs of the-country. There are alternatives to
development such as purchasing of development rights, conservation
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U easments which must be considered before irrevocable land use decisions
are made by your Honorable Board.
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