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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on January 21, 1986 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisor Fanden, McPeak, Torlakson and Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Schroder
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Rezoning Application 2639-RZ , Development Plan 3046-85,an
appeal of Sandmound Investors from conditions of approval
on Subdivision 6610 , Bethel Island Area
The Board, on January 14, 1986 , continued to this date the
hearing on the recommendation of the County Planning Commission with
respect to a request by Sandmound Investors (applicant and owner) on
application 2639-RZ to rezone 35 acres from Water Recreational
District (F-1) to Planned Unit District (P-1 ) , together with a
Development Plan (DP 3046-85) for 91 units. This hearing also
includes the appeal from the conditions of approval of Subdivision
6610 in the Bethel Island area.
Harvey Bragdon, Assistant Director of Community
Development, presented an overview of the project. He advised that
he has been able to respond to three of the four conditions that
were appealed. Mr. Bragdon advised that Condition M of the con-
ditions of approval has been revised to provide for the disposition
of funds for the required road improvements.
The following persons spoke:
Rhonda Hansen, 4800 Sandmound, Oakley, spoke about traffic
problems as well as traffic mitigation measures. She proposed dead-
ending Sandmound Boulevard and constructing a Cypress Road extension.
She expressed support for preserving the rural atmosphere in that
area.
Arthur M. Shelton, representing Sandmound Investors, spoke
on the funding proposals for road improvements and expressed the
opinion that fees contributed for the County Road Deficiency Fee
Trust should be used for the improvement of Cypress Road.
Constance Brady, architect for Sandmound Investors, P.O.
Box 339, Bethel Island, spoke on drainage mitigation measures which
in her opinion would improve the water quality in the slough. She
also spoke about traffic issues being addressed in the development
of the project.
Richard Garland, PRC Engineering Company, Orinda, spoke on
traffic studies for the development. He expressed the belief that
traffic mitigation measures had been adequately addressed based on
his review of the results of the study.
Kim Yosley, representing East Diablo Planning Area
Committee (EDPAC) , Rt. 2, Box 143-J, Brentwood, expressed support
for the plan currently under consideration.
Audrey O'Keeffe, 4882 Sandmound, Oakley, expressed support
for the proposal to deadend Sandmound Boulevard. She also expressed
support to preserve the rural atmosphere for the area.
Darrell Edwards, Rt. 2, Box 293-A, Oakley, submitted addi-
tional peititions supporting the extension of Cypress Road. He
spoke about traffic problems and expressed the opinion that the
Cypress Road Project should be completed first prior to allowing
occupancy in any new home in the proposed subdivision.
The Chairman noted that written comments were received
from Elizabeth Stephenson, 4592 Sandmound Boulevard, Oakley, and
Marvin and Ruth DeBerg, 5524 Sandmound Boulevard, Oakley, commenting
on increased traffic and the need for traffic mitigation measures.
All persons desiring to speak having been heard, the
Chairman declared the hearing closed. Supervisor Torlakson advised
of a meeting with representatives of the community and the developer
on January 27 , 1986,, at 8 :00 a.m. and suggested that represen-
tatives from the Public Works Department and the Community
Development Department also attend that meeting. He also recom-
mended that decision on this matter be deferred to Tuesday, February
49 1986 , and that the Clerk list this matter on the determination
portion of the Board' s agenda for that day.
There being no further discussion, IT IS BY THE BOARD
ORDERED that the recommendation of Supervisor Torlakson is APPROVED.
I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the dato shown.
ATTESTED: January 21, 1986
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
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ByCL. VDeputy
cc: Sandmound Investors
Community Development
County Counsel
Public Works