Application for Consideration of Appointment to the Coastal Advisory Committee (CAC)
Thank you for your interest in being appointed to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's Coastal Advisory Committee. The CAC's job will be to review, discuss, and recommend revisions to specified District policies related to the San Mateo County coastal area under consideration for annexation by the District, and will include the responsibility of gathering input from a wide range of community and special interest groups on the Coastside. The District policies to be reviewed include those concerning eminent domain, land acquisition, and agricultural land use.
Please answer the following questions, which will help the existing members of the CAC to select representatives for the three "at large" seats available. The intent of appointing such individuals is to ensure that there is adequate representation for Coastside interests which are otherwise un-represented, or under-represented, on the CAC. "At large" members must live within the area under consideration for annexation. Please limit your answers to the space provided. Please write legibly. This form must be returned to the District office, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 (fax: 650-691-0485) by 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 1999.
1) Briefly describe your reasons for wanting to participate on the CAC.
I feel that the senior community should be represented on the CAC. As a member of that community, I feel that I am representative of their concerns and interests, both as a property owner, taxpayer and landlord. I feel that my professional experience as a program/project planner with contract/business experience, would be an asset to the CAC. I believe that my decisions would be based on fact, as presented, on a case by case basis.
2) Please describe your personal or professional interest in and knowledge of Coastside land use and land conservation issues, and what expertise or experience you will bring to the CAC.
My personal interest and knowledge of coastside land use and conservation issues are based on my long-time tenure as a property owner, and subsequent knowledge gained by activism, enforcement issues, and ground water concerns. These experiences and knowledge of people and agencies with whom you need to interact, are the expertise which I would bring to the CAC.
3) What is the Coastside interest which you feel is un-represented or under-represented on the CAC, and what are your qualifications to represent those interests?
The senior community, many of whom, like myself, are long-time property owners in the rural area south of Half Moon Bay, which would be the most affected by the MROSD.
4) Do you own property in the coastal area under consideration for annexation? If so, please briefly describe its location, size, and use. (It is important for the CAC to be aware of any potential conflicts of interest that may arise that might be relevant to its deliberations.)
Yes! My property is located approximately 5 miles south of HMB (6 miles south of Hwy 1 & 92 intersection) on the ocean side & within the prime 1,000 yd. coastal zone setback. The parcel size is approximately 4.5/5 acres which is in pasture for horses and sheep. The parcel location is on Lobitos Creek, adjacent to Globe Wireless Radio Station. My address is as follows:
W.R Cochran
101 Meyn Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
5) What clubs, organizations, or interest groups do you belong to or are you affiliated with?
I am affiliated with the senior coastsiders and the local AARP chapter, and am a current member of both. I was a founder of and (illegible words) President and Board of Director member of the Ano Nuevo Interpretive Association, which is now defunct. I am a member of the Farm Bureau. I was a member of the San Gregorio Community Council, when it was active.
6) Please provide a brief description of your desired outcome of the work of the CAC.
That there is no conflict or overlap between MROSD and existing land use provisions such as those implemented by the Coastal Act and the P.A.D. and agencies such as P.O.S.T., California D.P.R., and San Mateo CO P&R Dept.
That lands south of Half Moon Bay to the Santa Cruz County line remain in agricultural production under private ownership, and are not taxed to the extent that these conditions can no longer be met.
W.R Cochran
101 Meyn Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019