"Certification" Decision Delayed

The Planning Commission on a 5 to 2 vote agreed to postpone the decision to certify the EIR in order to hear from preservation lawyer Susan Brandt-Hawley who was unable to attend on Thursday. She has some questions about the cultural resources section of the EIR.

There was an informational talk by Planning Director David Goodison about what might constitute a cultural landscape which I thought was very good. He described possible examples including the little vineyard on the Castagnaso property as a remnant of agriculture that was done on that lot. I think the whole historic core of Sonoma altogether is a cultural landscape. There is no history of anything "significant" being done on the vacant lot in question; some would say that in itself is significant!

I proposed a museum for that location. No one jeered or made snide remarks. I think it's possible but will require a lot more phone calls and well-crafted letters. I'd love your ideas and suggestions.

I was given one idea that an Indian made tule boat and house be displayed, I love it!