To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Planning and Building Services
Meeting Date: October 22, 2024
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Liam Crowley |
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707-234-6650 |
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Department Contact: |
Julia Krog |
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707-234-6650 |
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Item Type: Noticed Public Hearing |
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Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of a Resolution Approving Agricultural Preserve No. A_2022-0006, Authorizing the Placement of Approximately One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty (1,950±) Acres into a Williamson Act Contract for Raymond & Tina Lunardi and Ronald & Cathi Lunardi and Jolene & Patrick Corcoran, 5.5± Miles South of Covelo, on the East Side of Covelo Road (SR 162) 1.52± Miles South of its Intersection with Fairbanks Road (CR 327A), Located at 56811, 58401, & 72501 Covelo Road, Covelo; (APNs: 033-180-42, -44, -73, 034-130-34, -35, -36, -37, -55, 035-060-23, 035-080-44, -45)
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Hold the public hearing and adopt resolution approving Agricultural Preserve No. A_2022-0006, authorizing the placement of approximately one thousand nine hundred fifty (1,950±) acres into a Williamson Act contract for Raymond & Tina Lunardi and Ronald & Cathi Lunardi and Jolene & Patrick Corcoran, 5.5± miles south of Covelo, on the east side of Covelo Road (SR 162) 1.52± miles south of its intersection with Fairbanks Road (CR 327A), located at 56811, 58401, & 72501 Covelo Road, Covelo; (APNs: 033-180-42, -44, -73, 034-130-34, -35, -36, -37, -55, 035-060-23, 035-080-44, -45); and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
Ordinance No. 4345, Resolution No. 15-156 (Policies and Procedures for Agricultural Preserves and Williamson Act Contracts) Approved on October 6, 2015, Amended on March 21, 2017, by Resolution No. 12-041, Amended on March 27, 2018 by Resolution No. 18-050.
Summary of Request:
Ray Lunardi requests establishment of a Williamson Act contract over 1,950± acres zoned Rangeland (R-L) and Agricultural (A-G), 5.5± miles south of Covelo, on the east side of Covelo Road (SR 162) 1.52± miles south of its intersection with Fairbanks Road (CR 327A), located at 56811, 58401, & 72501 Covelo Road, Covelo; (APNs: 033-180-42, -44, -73, 034-130-34, -35, -36, -37, -55, 035-060-23, 035-080-44, -45). The land is used for cattle grazing. The request is consistent with the Policies and Procedures for Agricultural Preserves and Williamson Act Contracts. The request was unanimously recommended for approval to the Board of Supervisors by the Planning Commission at their meeting on July 3, 2024.
See attached Memorandum to the Board and Resolution for Approval, Planning Commission staff report, Planning Commission resolution, and additional information.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Deny the request for establishment of a Williamson Act Contract over APNs 033-180-42, -44, -73, 034-130-34, -35, -36, -37, -55, 035-060-23, 035-080-44, -45, finding the Project to be inconsistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan and/or the applicable sections of the Mendocino County Code, with respect to criteria necessary for inclusion into an Agricultural Preserve as found in Mendocino County’s Policies and Procedures for Agricultural Preserves and Williamson Act Contracts. Provide direction to staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Thriving Economy
Supervisorial District: District 3
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: Public Notices | Mendocino County, CA <https://www.mendocinocounty.gov/departments/planning-building-services/public-noticing>
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AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Adopted |
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Date: October 22, 2024 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution |
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Number: 24-152 |
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