Ruling on Rezoning Decision for Calpine LNG Terminal Expected Next Month
Posted on Jun 13, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Ruling on Rezoning Decision for Calpine LNG Terminal Expected Next Month
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals on Thursday heard an appeal of the Warrenton City Commission’s decision to rezone property to accommodate Calpine’s proposed Skipanon LNG terminal. Brett VanderHeuvel, representing People for Responsible Prosperity and Columbia Riverkeeper, argued that the Commission failed to adequately consider the terminal’s effects on quality of life issues. He dismissed Calpine’s contention that the project’s potential local impacts do not need to be taken into account when assessing the validity of the zoning change. “It’s impossible to separate the LNG from the rezoning,” VanderHeuvel said. A ruling is expected July 12. Details are in Friday’s Daily Astorian.