HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06041985 - T.1 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
DATE: June 4, 1985
MATTER OF RECORD
SUBJECT: Decision on Remand in Bankhead Ranch vs. Board of Supervisors
Subdivision 5808, Contra Costa Superior Court No. 231017
This being the time for the Board to deliberate on a decision on the
subject matter, .and
Supervisor Torlakson advised that he wished to have the Board review
the matter in closed session with its attorney before making a decision; and
Supervisor Shcroder advised that he had read the transcript recently
as required by the Court and that he was ready to make a motion; and
Supervisor Torlakson moved to defer the decision to the afternoon
session. The motion was seconded by Supervisor McPeak and failed to carry
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors McPeak and Torlakson
Noes: Supervisors Powers, Schroder .and Fanden
Supervisor Torlakson advised that he had reviewed the record after
the matter had been entered into litigation and that he was of the opinion
that the general plan spoke to this as being a leapfrogging issue and that
staff at all levels has been urging the Board not to allow scattered leapfrogging
development. He stressed concern that the school district would not be able
to service the development and that the City of Brentwood had raised concerns
about the general plan and question of service. He commented that the State
had criticized the development of Discovery Bay as a leapfrog development,
and urged the Board to reaffirm the general plan language as adopted in 1978
and stated that since the the mitigation cannot be adequately made, he moved
that the Board request for its consideration on June 11 , 1985 a board order
containing the exact order of findings in final form. The motion was seconded
by Supervisor McPeak and failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors McPeak and Torlakson
Noes: Supervisors Powers, Schroder and Fanden
Supervisor Schroder commented that, consistent with his previous
action, he would move to declare intent to approve the application and deny
the appeal . The Board thereupon took the following action:
cc: County Counsel
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on June 4 , 1985 , by the following vote:
AYES: Powers, Schroder, Fanden
NOES: Torlakson, McPeak
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Subdivision 5808 ; Decision)
on Remand in Bankhead )
Ranch v. Board of Super- )
visors, Contra Costa )
Superior Court No. )
231017 )
On June 4 , 1985 this Board deliberated on a decision on
the subject matter, which has been remanded from the Superior
Court for reconsideration. The Board hereby declares its intent
to approve the subdivision application of Bankhead Ranch (deny
the appeal of People for Open Space) and directs staff to
prepare findings for its consideration and adoption on June 18, 1985.
I hereby corWy that this a a hue and comet copy of
an action taken and entered On 1110 minutes of 0W
Board of Supervisors on Ow date shown.
ATTESTED:
PHIL BAT ELOR,Clark of dw Board
` of Sup eM re and County Administrator
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Orig. Dept.: County Counsel
CC: Zachary Cowan, Esq.
People for Open Space
Charles Hansen, Esq.
Bankhead Ranch
Community Development Dept.
County Administrator
County Counsel