Marell Brooks

Citizens Planning Association supports the appeal by Ms. Sally Isaacson et al of this cannabis operation. CPA has voiced concern about other cannabis operations, but we feel very strongly that this operation should not have been granted an LUP. Lack of water is a huge issue for this particular project. Recent information regarding the history […]

Citizens Planning Association has, for decades, participated in the development of ordinances, processes and policies advocating for careful community planning and environmental protection throughout Santa Barbara County.  In addition, we consistently urge the greatest transparency and community engagement in development of County or City ordinances, regulations or plans.   Thus, we are surprised to see the

Dear Redistricting Commissioners, The non-profit Citizens Planning Association, representing residents from throughout Santa Barbara County, has supported sound land use policies on the Central Coast since 1960. As such we have seen many redistricting plans. We supported establishment of an independent redistricting commission. Previously we advocated for a map which would provide for the fewest

Citizens Planning Association, since its founding in 1960, has supported good planning and historic preservation in Santa Barbara. Our mission statement says it well: “We advocate for the best standards of design and natural resource protection in order to maintain a sustainable community.” The CPA Board of Directors has been studying the wording of the

916 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 September 27, 2021 To: Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Re: 9/29/21 ExxonMobil Interim Trucking for SYU Phased Restart hearing Citizens Planning Association strongly urges the Commission to deny the findings necessary to approve the revised development plan and Exxon Mobil’s request to transport crude oil via diesel-driven tanker

July 9, 2021 To: Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) RE: July 15, 2021 Regional Housing Needs Allocation [RHNA] Public Hearing and Adoption Dear Chair Sierra and Honorable SBCAG Board of Directors: Citizens Planning Association (CPA) understands and is sympathetic to the goals of RHNA/Housing Element to increase the supply of housing in proximity

June 21, 2021 RE: 825 de la Vina Street appeal: need for transparency Dear Mayor Murillo and Councilmembers: Citizens Planning Association is in its 6th decade of participating in Santa Barbara city and county governmental planning processes. CPA is particularly concerned about public awareness and participation. This letter is a forward-looking call-out for story poles

916 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 June 4, 2021 Re: CPA Position on SB 9 Citizens Planning Association, since its founding in 1960, has supported good planning and historic preservation in Santa Barbara. Our mission statement says it well: “We advocate for the best standards of design and natural resource protection in order to

To: Historic Landmarks Commission From: Citizens Planning Association Re: Conditions of Current Paseos August 30, 2021 Dear City Historic Landmarks Commissioners: It has come to the attention of Citizens Planning Association that some existing policies regarding historic paseos are being disregarded by the City Public Works Department. We are writing to make sure that all

February 6, 2021 To: SB County Planning Commission Re: The Neighborhoods at Willow Creek and Hidden Canyon. For more than sixty years, CPA has promoted sound planning practices. CPA strongly encouraged the County to develop the Community Planning process and to use these documents in decision-making. Our board is very concerned that the Orcutt Community