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:
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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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