Leave Angwin bubble as it is

Dear editor, I am writing to urge the Napa County Planning Commission to maintain the current zoning in Angwin (the “urban bubble").

I understand that some Angwin residents wish to keep Angwin just as it is — no development, period. And to me, that means no progress in the long run. As an employee of Pacific Union College and 14-year Angwin resident, I sincerely hope that the Napa County Planning Commission will keep the zoning areas as they were planned nearly 30 years ago.

I fear for an Angwin that looks exactly the same 25 years from now. I was excited to hear about a carefully thought-out plan of increasing PUC’s endowment and giving Angwin a much-needed face lift.

Regardless of the specifics of the eco-village, PUC should be able to make long-term plans based on what the county has previously determined as appropriate (through various zoning areas for agriculture, development, etc.).

Please don’t allow a portion of Angwin residents to determine the fate of Pacific Union College and the future of Angwin.

Thank you for your time and your careful consideration.

Michelle Rai / Angwin

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