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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05011984 - T.4 7 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on MaY 1, 1984_ by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder, Torlakson NOES: None ABSENT: Supervisors Powers, McPeak ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: Hearing on recommendation of the San Ramon Valley Area Planning Commission with respect to rezoning application 2586-RZ filed by Max and Janet Hale to rezone land in the Danville area. This being the time fixed for hearing on the recommen- dation of the San Ramon Valley Area Planning Commission with respect to rezoning application 2586-RZ to rezone approximately 3. 25 acres from General Agricultural District (A-2) to Single Family Residential District (R-20) , in the Danville area; and Harvey Bragdon, Assistant Director of Planning, having described the property site and having advised that a negative Declaration of Environmental Significance was filed for this proposal; and The Chairman having opened the public hearing; and Earl Walker, 95 Park Meadow Court, Danville, representing the White Gate Homeowners Association, having appeared and stated that the White Gate Homeowners Association had no complaints with the subdividing of this land, and stated that he felt .this was an appropriate and reasonable use of the land, which was compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, but expressed the Homeowner Association' s opposition to the keeping of horses on these parcels, and requested that the Board approve the Single Family Residential District (R-20) zoning, but because of the special nature of the area, requested the Board to add a condition to both parcels of land which would specifically disallow the keeping of horses on the property; and Mr. Vincent Scotto, 1874 Green Valley Road, Danville, representing the Homeowners Association of Green Valley, having stated that the Homeowners Association of Green Valley had approved the rezoning, but requested that a condition be added to restrict horses, and expressed his concern with respect to the creek in the neighboring area, which he felt would be destroyed if horses were allowed on this property; and Gene DeBolt, representing the applicant, having appeared and stated that the property owner would like to retain his right to have horses because he has always had that right, and further stated that developments occuring around his property have been aware of that, and also stated that in his opinion this property was consistent with that of the surrounding neighborhood; and Supervisor Torlakson having inquired as to which parcel horses would be kept on, if the owners desired to have horses on this property, and as to whether there would be fencing around the parcel to keep the horses from entering the creek; and Gene DeBolt advised that the larger parcel would be the one most likely to have horses, and also advised that to control the horses the owner would have to construct a fence around that parcel; and The Chairman having closed the public hearing; and 00 26D Supervisor Schroder having commented that he understood the concerns of those individuals who did not have horses, and the problems that horses could cause when the facilities were not main- tained in the proper manner, but also stated that he did not feel that it would be consistent or proper to exclude the horse keeping . use fr6m this property, and therefore recommended that the Board approve rezoning application 2586-RZ, Board members having discussed the matter, IT IS ORDERED that rezoning application 2586-RZ filed by Max and Janet Hale to rezone land in the Danvile area is APPROVED, and the Board hereby adopts the San Ramon Valley Area Planning Commission' s reasons, set forth in Resolution Number 18-1984 (SR) , as its determinations for this decision: IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Ordinance Number 84-20 giving effect to the aforesaid rezoning is INTRODUCED, reading waived and May 15, 1984, is set for adoption of same. I hereby carfNy that this Is a true and correct copy o! an action taken and entered on the minute$of the Board o1 Supervisors og the date shown ATTESTED: J.R. CLZIRSON, COUNTY CLERK .and ex offiao Clerk of the Board Depw Orig Dept: Clerk of the Board cc: Director of Planning Public Works Director County Assessor County Counsel San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Max & Janet Hale DeBolt Civil Engineering i 00 266 ;