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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 09171996 - C84 - 3 C.84 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Date: September 17, 1996 Matter of Record SUBJECT: State Parks and Recreation Public Hearing C. 84 NOTICE dated September 9, 1996, from Robert D. Cates, Chief Planning, Acquisition, and Environmental Design Division, Department of Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 942896, Sacramento, CA 94296-000, noting that their will be a public hearing on September 18, 1996, on the possible acquisition of additional lands for the Mt. Diablo State Park at the Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. THIS IS A MATTER FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY NO BOARD ACTION WAS TAKEN I STATE 6F 6ALIFORNIA-RESOURCES AGENCY PETE WILSON,Govemor DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION P. O.BOX 942896 SACRAMENTO 94296-0001 - (916)653-7475 FAX 653-4510 . [SEP q s 196 RECEIVES �"] Honorable Jeff Smith ""—;- ' Chairperson Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors SEP 1 019% 651 Pine Street, Room 106 CLEfaK BOARD OF suPERVIsoRS Martinez, California 94553 CONTRA COSTA Co Dear Chairperson Smith: This is to inform you that the Department of Parks and Recreation, pursuant to the California Resources Code Section 5006.1 (a-c), will hold a public hearing about the possible acquisition of additional lands at Mt. Diablo State Park in Contra Costa County. State Park staff will describe the proposed project and invite questions, comments, and recommendations from individuals, local governments, and groups with an interest in the area. The proposed project area, approximately 60 acres, is generally known as the Diablo Ranch property. This is an inholding along the North Gate Road southwest of the Park's center. The property is included in a Contra Costa County Court probate action (Case No. P68788) and is currently listed for sale. The independent court-appointed referee for the probate action has requested that the State make an offer for the purchase of the Diablo Ranch property. A map of the proposed acquisition, and Public Hearing Notice are enclosed. I would appreciate it if written statements, relative to the proposed action, were submitted to me by the hearing date. Inquiries concerning the proposed action may be directed to Roger. Willmarth in our Planning Section. The telephone number is (916) 653-8674. You will receive a summary of the hearing subsequent to its completion. Sincerely Robert D. Cates, Chief Planning, Acquisition, and Environmental Design Division Enclosures STATE OF(CALIFORNIA- RESOURCES AGENCY PETE WILSON, Governor DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION P. 0. BOX 942896 -�~ C� SACRAMENTO 94296-0001 RECEI VE D (916) 653-8674 7SEP O 199 (916) 653-4510 FAX CLERK BOARD F NOTICE OF PUBLIC H PCoIsORs Addition to Mt. Diablo State Park The Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a public hearing on September 18, 1996 about the possible acquisition of additional lands at this State Park System unit in Contra Costa County. The specific lands under consideration, approximately sixty acres, are part of those generally known as the Diablo Ranch property. This is an inholding along the North Gate Road southwest of the park's center. The hearing will start at 7:30 p.m. in the Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA. 95456. Parking is available off Civic Drive. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on the proposal. The hearing is accessible to people with disabilities. If you are in need of a specific accommodation, please call above number. A copy of a map showing the proposed additions will be available at Mount Diablo State Park, the Central-Pleasant Hill Library 1750 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA. 94523, and the Walnut Creek Library, 1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA. 94596. Anyone may file a written statement relative to the proposed action by writing to the undersigned by the hearing date. Inquiries concerning the proposed action may be directed to Roger Willmarth, State Department of Parks and Recreation , P.O. Box 942896, Sacramento, CA 94296-0001. SO ORDERED Robert D. Cates, Chief Planning, Acquisition, and Environmental Design Division California Department of Parks and Recreation 60 PRELIMINARY PROJECT INVESTIGATION August 20, 1996 Proposed Addition for MT. DIABLO STATE PARK INTRODUCTION Mt. Diablo State Park consists of 18,832 acres located in central Contra Costa County 4 miles east of Walnut Creek and 30 miles east of San Francisco. Access is readily available from Interstate Highways 680 on the west and 580 on the south. DESCRIPTION Mt. Diablo is an isolated peak of the central Coast Range. Because of its prominence,the mountain has served as a landmark for centuries.' Although relatively low at 3,849 feet above sea level, it dominates the surrounding foothills. As a result, it offers an unobstructed view of the Bay Area and Central Valley from its summit. This is among the most spectacular vista in Califonia. The property under consideration for addition to this unit of the State Park System is approximately 60 acres and generally known as the Diablo Ranch property. It is an inholding located along the North Gate Road southwest of the park's center. PROJECT OBJECTIVES The proposed acquisition, in the core of the park, will further preserve this intrinsic natural heritage and make available its recreational values that are accessible to over 5 million people within one hour's drive. 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