Clark Mason, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
Cloverdale’s plan to stretch its city boundaries south to take in the historic community of Asti has been dropped, victim to criticism that the move would induce growth and threaten agricultural lands.
In the face of opposition from environmental groups and resistance from the government agency that approves annexations, the city recently agreed to limit its reach and exclude the former Italian Swiss Colony site approximately two miles from city limits.
Critics pointed out the extension of sewer and water to Asti would be expensive and there would be pressure to extend the utilities to adjacent properties and unincorporated county governed “islands” in between.
“We pretty much conceded Asti will not work,” said City Councilman Joe Palla.
via Cloverdale dropping Asti from expansion plans | The Press Democrat.