To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Services
Meeting Date: September 26, 2023
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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_2022-0005, Authorizing the Placement of Approximately Three Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four (3,864±) Acres into an Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act Contract for The Wildlands Conservancy, in the Round Valley Area (APNs 011-530-10, 031-010-01, -09, -13, -17, 031-020-06, -07, -08, 031-030-01, -02, -05, -06, 031-150-28, -29, -34, and -35)
(Sponsor: Planning & Building Services)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution approving Agricultural Preserve No. A_2022-0005, authorizing the placement of approximately three thousand eight hundred sixty four (3,864±) acres into an Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act Contract for The Wildlands Conservancy, in the Round Valley area (APNs 011-530-10, 031-010-01, -09, -13, -17, 031-020-06, -07, -08, 031-030-01, -02, -05, -06, 031-150-28, -29, -34, and -35); 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:
The Wildlands Conservancy requests establishment of an Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act Contract over 3,864± acres, zoned Rangeland in the Round Valley area ((APNs 011-530-10, 031-010-01, -09, -13, -17, 031-020-06, -07, -08, 031-030-01, -02, -05, -06, 031-150-28, -29, -34, and -35). 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 August 3, 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 Contract over APNs 011-530-10, 031-010-01, -09, -13, -17, 031-020-06, -07, -08, 031-030-01, -02, -05, -06, 031-150-28, -29, -34, and -35, 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.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Thriving Economy
Supervisorial District: District 3 & 4
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/planning-building-services/public-notices>
Fiscal Details:
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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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: September 26, 2023 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution Number: 23-165 |
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