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File #: 23-1114    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/20/2023 In control: Planning and Building Services
On agenda: 12/5/2023 Final action:
Title: Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of a Resolution Approving Agricultural Preserve No. A_2023-0001, Authorizing the Placement of Approximately Two Hundred and Fifty (250?) Acres into an Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act Contract for the Lands of Paul Sousa, in the Willits Area (APNs: 108-120-17, -11, 108-150-06, 103-180-08, & 108-181-01) (Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
Attachments: 1. Resolution 23-192, 2. Resolution, 3. A_2023-0001 BOS Notice, 4. A_2023-0001 BOS Memo, 5. A_2023-0001 Exhibit A (ATTACHMENT TO BOS RESO), 6. A_2023-0001 Complete Posting Packet (ATTACHMENT B), 7. Draft PC Minutes 11-16-23 (ATTACHMENT C), 8. Resolution A_2023-0001 (Sousa) PC 11-16-23 (ATTACHMENT D), 9. Proof of Pub A_2023-0001 (Sousa) BOS 12-5-23 (Willits News)

TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: December 5, 2023


DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Steven Switzer
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:
title
Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of a Resolution Approving Agricultural Preserve No. A_2023-0001, Authorizing the Placement of Approximately Two Hundred and Fifty (250?) Acres into an Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act Contract for the Lands of Paul Sousa, in the Willits Area (APNs: 108-120-17, -11, 108-150-06, 103-180-08, & 108-181-01)
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Hold the public hearing and adopt the Resolution approving Agricultural Preserve No. A_2023-0001, authorizing the placement of approximately two hundred and fifty (250?) acres into an Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act Contract for the lands of Paul Sousa, in the Willits area (APNs: 108-120-17, -11, 108-150-06, 103-180-08, & 108-181-01); 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 Applicant, Paul Sousa, requests establishment of an Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act Contract over 250? acres, zoned Agricultural and Rangeland in the Willits area (APNs: 108-120-17, -11, 108-150-06, 103-180-08, & 108-181-01). The land is used for cattle, horse, sheep, and goat 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 Supervi...

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