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PUBLICATIONS & ARTICLES
Delta Protection Commission Concludes The Old Sugar Mill Project Is Inconsistent With The Delta Protection Act
By Kari E. Fisher
The Delta Protection Commission, charged with protecting the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, ruled in the early hours of January 26, 2007 that the Old Sugar Mill Project approved by Yolo County last year is inconsistent with several policies contained in the Land Use and Resource Management Plan for the Primary Zone of the Delta and the Delta Protection Act.
Background: History of the Old Sugar Mill Project and the Appeals filed with the Delta Protection Act
On November 3, 2006, the Concerned Citizens of Clarksburg and the Natural Resources Defense Counsel each filed an appeal with the Delta Protection Commission challenging the October 24, 2006 decision of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors to approve the Old Sugar Mill Specific Plan and related actions. The appeals argue that the Old Sugar Mill Project, located in Clarksburg, California, conflicts with the Delta Protection Act and policies within the Resource Management Plan.
The Old Sugar Mill Specific Plan proposes the redevelopment of the 105.4 acres of the old sugar beet processing site. Specifically, 28.2 acres would be allotted for residential development, adding up to 162 new homes to the town. In addition, the Specific Plan allows for 24.7 acres of commercial uses, 29.7 acres of industrial uses, 5.7 acres of public uses, 3.2 acres of waterfront, and 3.9 acres of roads. The Specific Plan proposes the improvement of infrastructure for the purpose of serving the Specific Plan area, including a water system for domestic and fire protection, a storm drainage system, and a wastewater treatment system. In addition, the Specific Plan provides for increased recreational opportunities in the Delta and improvements to Clarksburg's library and schools. Prior to Yolo County's approval of the Specific Plan and subsequent rezoning of the property, the site was zoned as M-2 (Heavy Industrial).
The Delta Protection Commission's Decision
Pursuant to the Commission's applicable regulations (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14,
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