TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: September 26, 2023
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Liam Crowley
PHONE:
707-234-6650
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Julia Krog
PHONE:
707-234-6650
ITEM TYPE: Noticed Public Hearing
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_2022-0007, Authorizing the Placement of Approximately One Hundred Fifty-Six (156?) Acres into a Williamson Act Contract for Island Mountain LP, in Covelo (APN 011-670-20)
(Sponsor: Planning & Building Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Adopt Resolution approving Agricultural Preserve No. A_2022-0007, authorizing the placement of approximately one hundred fifty-six (156?) acres into a Williamson Act Contract for Island Mountain LP, in Covelo; 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:
Tom Wagner, on behalf of Island Mountain LP, requests establishment of a Williamson Act Contract over 156? acres zoned Rangeland in Covelo (APN 011-670-20). 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 April 6, 2023.
See attached Memorandum to the Board, Planning Commission Staff Report, Planning Commission Resolution, and related materials for additional information.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Deny the request for establishment of an Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act...
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