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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - ;ems Costa
FROM: HARVEY E. BRAGDON ,: '- v�4 COUnty
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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DATE: September 3 , 1996
SUBJECT: WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS IN THE VASCO ROAD SCENIC CORRIDOR.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Adopt the policy interpretation that establishment of new turbines
in areas along Vasco Road where turbines are currently sited or
approved would not conflict with the policies regarding scenic
corridors in the County General Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
With the realignment of Vasco Road to accommodate the construction
of the Los Vaqueros Reservoir by the Contra Costa Water District,
questions have arisen as to whether the County's policy on view
protection in the scenic corridors as depicted in the General Plan,
or the development of wind energy conversion systems in the wind
resource area depicted in Figure 8-3 of the General Plan would take
precedence over the other policy.
The Community Development Department suggests that in response to
these questions raised, the Board of Supervisors adopt language
clarifying the Counties interpretation of the competing sections of
the County General Plan.
Staff is of the opinion that the establishment of additional wind
energy conversion systems or turbines in areas designated as scenic
corridor along Vasco Road is not prohibited so long as all
applicable standards for such placement are otherwise met.
The adoption of the policy language suggested should clarify any
misunderstanding as to these perceived competing policy objectives.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITT E
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S) :
ACTION OF BOARD ON September 17 . 1996 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
_x UNANIMOUS (ABSENT. -- TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact:DENNIS M. BARRY, AICP 335-1210
Orig: Community Development Department ATTESTED September 17 . 1996
cc: County Counsel PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF
GMEDA Director THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Public Works AND C NTY ADMINISTRATOR
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