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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on December 19, 1989 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder, McPeak and Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Powers
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Hearing On Proposed Amendment To The County General Plan
7-87-SR, Blackhills Developers, Danville Area.
This is the time heretofore noticed by the Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors for hearing on the recommendation of the San Ramon Valley
Regional Planning Commission on a request by Blackhills Developers to
amend the County General Plan for approximately 300 acres located
between the Blackhawk Ranch development and Mt. Diablo State Park.
The request includes gifting 210 acres to Mt. Diablo State Park and
changing the County General Plan from Open Space to Parks and
Recreation, Single Family Residential Low Density and Open Space, and
would allow for up to forty homes to be built on the site (County File
47-87-SR) in the Danville area.
Jim Cutler, Community Development Department, presented the staff
report on the requested amendment, describing the site, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, the rare and endangered
species, and the recommendation for a reduction to 37 lots.
Supervisor Schroder requested clarification from staff on the
access to the proposed project and the construction access.
Mr. Cutler responded to Supervisor Schroder' s request commenting
on the access.
The public hearing was opened and the following persons appeared
to speak:
Sanford Skaggs, P.O. Box V, Walnut Creek, attorney representing
the applicant, commented on issues including a brief history of the
proposal site, the access, traffic, dedication of about 70 percent of
the property to the public, consistency with the Blackhawk
Development, density, and he requested changes in the special
considerations relative to the restoration of the number of lots to
40 , elimination of the additional whipsnake study and elimination of
the requirement for an on-site recreational facility. Mr. Skaggs
requested that the Board vote in favor of the General Plan Amendment
today.
Supervisor McPeak requested clarification on whether or not the
applicant would take advantage of the policy for voluntary
contributions to the homeless.
Mr. Skaggs advised that he would respond to Supervisor McPeak' s
request after conferring with the applicant.'
Mark Armstrong, P.O. Box 218, Danville, attorney representing the
Country Club At Blackhawk Association, commented on issues including
the the Association' s neutral position with respect to the project
itself, and the opposition of the Association Board to a public trail
to the edge and through Blackhawk.
Chris Valle-Riestra, 257 Vernon Street #321, Oakland,
representing Save Mt. Diablo, commented on a letter dated December 17,
1989 outlining the position of Save Mt. Diablo, and he commented on
major concerns including natural resources on the site, the plant and
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✓ animal species on the site, and the maintenance of riparian habitat
along Sycamore Creek.
Dennis Fitzpatrick, 2949 Deer Meadow Drive, Danville, spoke in
opposition.
Joe Willingham, spoke for Mr. Glenn Coppe, 6327 Ascot Drive,
Oakland, representing the California Native Plant Society, commented
in support of Mr. Valle-Riestra' s analysis and on the riparian habitat
of Sycamore Creek.
Jud Mygatt, 3057 Deer Meadow Drive, Danville, spokesperson for
Residents Opposing Blackhills, spoke in opposition.
Alan Waltner, 1736 Franklin Street, 8th Floor, Oakland attorney,
Gorman and Waltner, representing Residents Opposing Blackhills, spoke
in opposition.
Nancy Tenuta, 536- Blackhawk Club Drive, Danville, spoke in
opposition on issues including construction and traffic.
Bruce Corn, 3053 Deer Meadow Drive, Danville, spoke in
opposition.
Michael B. Halloran, 3696 Silver Oak Place, Blackhawk, Danville,
spoke in favor.
Mary L. Bowerman, 970 Second Street, Lafayette, presented a
history of the proposed site and commented on concerns including
flooding, donation of the canyon proper to Mt. Diablo State Park, and
plant species in the area.
Mr. Skaggs spoke in rebuttal and responded to Supervisor McPeak' s
earlier inquiry that the applicant supports the homeless programs of
the County and would be happy to be a contributor to them.
The public hearing was closed.
Supervisor Schroder recommended due to the Christmas season and
request from concerned people, that the decision be deferred to
January 23 , 1990 with the written record left open for comment until
December 31 , 1989 and he so moved.
Supervisor McPeak seconded the motion.
The board discussed the matter.
On recommendation of Supervisor Schroder, IT IS BY THE BOARD
ORDERED that decision on the General Plan Amendment request .( County
File #7-87-SR) is DEFERRED to the January 23 , 1990 Determination
Calendar with the record left open for written comment until December
31, 1989.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Suisors on t date shown. �/
ATTESTED: ,�lo f Ir r' - 19
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PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
IS Supervi rs and Cou Administrator
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CC: Community Development Dept.
County Counsel