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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS �� �
TO:
FROM: DENNIS M. BARRY, AICP 9-� - County
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: December 7, 1999
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FOR A 155
ACRE SITE (APN # 200-100-003) IN THE TASSAJARA AREA
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors decline to authorize a General Ran Amendment
Study for APN # 200-100-003, as requested by Ponderosa Homes on behalf of the Finley-
Tassajara Corporation.
FISCAL IMPACT
None. If the Board declines to authorize there will be no further costs incurred. If the study is
authorized, the applicant would pay fees to cover the County's cost for conducting the
requested study.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
Ponderosa Homes has submitted on behalf of the Finley-Tassajara Corporation a request for
authorization for a General Plan Amendment (GPA) Study on a 155-acre site (APN # 200-100-
003) located in the Tassajara area. They are proposing a GPA study on a 95-acre portion of the
site's westerly section fronting Camino Tassajara to be redesignated from Agricultural Lands
(AL) to Single Family Residential-Medium Density (SM). This change would have the potential
to yield between 214 and 349 single family dwelling units based on a range of 3.0 to 4.9 units
per acre allowed under the SM designation. The balance of the site's 60 acres would retain the
Agricultural Lands (AL) designation. Attached is a copy of a letter and map from Ponderosa
Homes, dated October 12, 1999, which outlines the authorization request made on behalf of
the Finley-Tassajara Corporation (see Exhibit "A").
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COM M ITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON December 7 . 1999 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED XX OTHER_
The public hearing was OPENED;Jeff Schroeder,Ponderosa Homes, 1428 Harlan Drive,Danville,commented on the issue;no one
else desiring to speak,the Board considered the request for a General Plan Amendment Study.Following Board discussion,the
following action was taken: APPROVED staff s recommendations to decline to authorize a General Plan Amendment Study.
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
X.2L UNANIMOUS (ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE
SHOWN.
Contact: Patrick Roche, CDD-AP(510/335-1242) ATTESTED December 7 . 1999
cc: Community Development Department (CDD) PHIL BATCHELOR CLERK OF
Public Works THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CAO AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Counsel
Ponderosa Homes/Finley-Tassajara Corp.(via CDD)
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AUTHORIZATION FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FOR APN # 200-100-003 IN THE TASSAJARA AREA
December 7, 1999
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BACKGROUND/REASONS
Authorization of the GPA Study would be in conflict with the Urban Limit Line Review Study
previously authorized by the Board of Supervisors. As U|uotnutad in the map listed as Exhibit 1113":
Urban Limit Line Modifications Considered for Tmss 'ara Area, 1/26/99, the subject site is
clearly located within the area of Temm 'aro that is currently under evaluation as part of the
Urban Limit Una Review Study (ms authorized by Board of Supervisors on 1/26/99). There are
two alternatives inthe study for the Tass 'oraarea1ornove the Urban Limit Line inward, and
under each alternative being studied the subject site would be placed outside the Urban Limit
Line. Additionally, in an earlier action the Board of Supervisors approved on September 22,
1998 e "disinclination policy" with regard to considering General Plan /\rnendnnant study
requests for the Taoa 'ara area until further determination.
Staff naomnnnmendo that the Board of Supervisors decline authorization of o GPA Study on APN#
200-100-003, as requested by Ponderosa Homes on behalf of the Finley-Tmss 'aro Corporation.
Staff believes that it would be premature at this time to authorize a GPA study to redesignate
a portion of the subject site from a non-urban use to on urban use allowing residential
development since the Board has previously authorized a GPA study (now in progress) to
evaluate the potential inward movement of the Urban Limit Line in the Tmao 'aro area which
includes study alternatives placing the site outside the Urban Urni1 Line. The Board might wish
to reconsider a request on the GPA Study authorization for the subject site mnoo the Urban Limit
Line Review Study has concluded and a decision has been reached on modifying the Urban
Urn|t Line in the Toos 'ara area.
attachment (2)
Exhibit "A": Letter and map from Ponderosa Homes, dated 10/12/99
Exhibit "B": Map of Urban Limit Lina Modifications Considered forTumaajara Area, Board authorized on 1/28/88
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December 6, 1999
VIA FACSIMYLE—925-335-1299
Supervisor Joe Canciarnilla
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Contra Costa County
651 Pine Street
Martin, ez, CA 94553
Re: Request for Authorization of a General Plan Amendment Study for a 155-Acre Site in
the Tassajara Area i
Dear Chairman Canciamilla:
The Town of Danville concurs with the County's staff in recommending that the Board of
Supervisors decline to authorize a General Plan Amendment (GPA) Study for APN # 200-
100-003, as requested by Ponderosa Homes on' behalf of the Finley-Tassajara Corporation.
The proposed General Plan change would have the potential to yield between 214 and 349
single family dwelling units.
As outlined in the County staff report, authorization of the GPA Study would be in conflict
with the Cuban Limit Line Review Study previously authorized by the Board of Supervisors.
There are two alternatives in the study for the Tassajara area to move the Urban Limit kine
(ULL) inward, and tinder each alternative being studied the subject site would be placed
outside the Urban Limit Line. County staff has also pointed out that on September 22, 1998
the Board approved a "disinclination policy.' with regard to considering General Plan
Amendment study requests for the Tassajara area until further determination.
In April of this year, the Town urged the Board to postpone consideration of any General
Plan Amendment studies in the Tassajara Orea until the ULL relocation review was
completed. In correspondence to the County, the Town cited a draft Board Resolution that
stated:
510 La Ganda Way-Danville,California 94526-1740 (925)314-3300
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Superyisor Joe Canciamilla
Decepaber 6, 1999
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Such anticipated requests constitute a;current and immediate threat to the
public health, safety,and welfare, in that such general plan changes,rezonings,
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and land-use entitlements would lead i to a degradation of the agricultural
character of the Tassajara area. (July 14,;1998)
The Town has previously Indicated its suppoo for the Tassajara Agricultural Preservation
Agreement, and the subject site is within the Agricultural Preservation Area. This support, in
conjunction with the premature nature of the
, proposed General Plan Amendment study,
prompt the Town to concur with the County staff'recommendation and the urge the Board's
rejection of the proposed GPA Study.
Thank you for your attention to the Town otDanville's concerns with the proposed GPA
Study. The Town Council and staff look forward to working with the County on the ULL
review process without the confusion of a prewiture GPA Study.
Very,truly yours,
TOWN OF DANVELLE
)10 h A.�Cal;abrigo
T win Manager
cc: Board of Supervisors
Mayor and Town Council
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H O M E S
09 OCT 12'
October 121, 1999 I-1ANDDELIVERED
Ms. Catherine Kutsuris, Deputy Director
Contra Costa County Community Development Department
651 Pine Street, North Wing, 2nd floor
Martinez, CA 94553
Re: Amended General Plan Amendment Study Request
Camino Tassajara Road, Danville, CA
Assessor's Parcel No. 200-100-003
Dear Ms. Kutsuris:
October 4, 1999 Ponderosa Homes, Inc. submitted in writing a request for Board of Supervisors
authorization of a General Plan Amendment study of the subject approximate 155 gross acre
property referenced above.
This letter serves to formally request that the October 4, 1999 request be amended as indicated in
the letter and exhibit forwarded to you dated October 12, 1999. A $ 750.00 processing fee
(Check# 12325)was receipted by the County on October 4, 1999, and it is requested that this fee
apply to this amended request.
I apologize for any administrative difficulties that may have been caused by this amendment.
Please contact me at 925-460-8981 if there is any additional information and/or materials you
require. Thank you.
Very t yours,,
Pame a . ardy, Manager
Forward Planning
atts: GPA request, rev.10/12/99
GPA request, 10/04/99 (superceded)
6671 Owens Drive • Pleasanton, California 94588-3398
Tel: (925) 460-8900 • Facsimile: (925) 734-9141
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