PH-38 <br />Recd g/g/13from W110 Dixon <br />SIEAR4S <br />. 114M 'evaDn ofioup <br />slefifia N <br />MOTHER LODE CHAPTER SIERRA CLUB <br />January 5, 2007 <br />Grass Valley City Council, <br />Planning Commission Members <br />125 Main Street <br />Grass Valley, CA 95945 <br />Honorable Members of the Grass Valley City Counci I and Planning Commission. <br />This letter is to express the support of the Sierra Nevada Group, the local sub-chapter of the <br />Sierra Club, for the proposed Wolf Creek Village cohousing project. <br />The Sierra Club advocates smart growth generally, and the local group is in favor of cohousing in <br />particular. We understand the concerns of some people who would prefer to see no additional <br />development in the City of Grass Valley, but acknowledge the reglity that new homes will continue to <br />be built here. The characteristics of smart growth in general and cohousing specifically are key to <br />a more vibrant future for Grass Valley. <br />The Wolf Creek Village cohousing project exemplifies smart growth qualities as articulated by the <br />Sierra Club. The qualities include, but are not limited to: <br />• Close-in location allows for walking/biking to shopping and restaurants which will <br />help alleviate traffic congestion <br />• Infill development tha t will not contribute to sprawl <br />• Compact development with clustered residences and open space <br />• Built using sustainable green building practices <br />We encourage the City of Grass Valley to .embrace and support this visionary project and enjoy the <br />value it will add to the community for years to come. Your "yes" vote approving this project will <br />send a positive message about our desires for smart growth--for beautifully designed, sustainable <br />home development in Grass Valley. <br />Thank you`all for your careful consideration in this matter. <br />Sincerely, , <br />Ei <br />Charles Chisholm, Chair <br />Sierra Nevada Group, Sierra Club <br />P. O. Box 1042 <br />Nevada City, CA 95949 <br />Phone # 272-1168 <br />1 2 9 0 PO. Box 1042 * Nevada City, California 95959 <br />