Willi wrote:

I'm assuming that those are private lands that are being considered for
development?

If so I have missed feelings about this. I am in favor of not having
those lands developed, HOWEVER, I believe the landowners deserve
compensation for the loss in value that results from these new
restrictions. If you are in favor of placing new restrictions on a
landowner that results in a reduction of the value of his land, I
believe that you need to be willing to take the responsibility to
compensate the land owner for that loss.

My understanding is that this involves a rezoning that would allow
development not allowed under the current zoning, i.e., it is not a new
restriction, but rather the elimination of a long-standing restriction.

JR