HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05091989 - 2.7 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
May 9, 1989
Adopted this Order on . , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Schroder, McPeak and Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: In the Matter of Heritage Woodland Designation (County
File HT-1) in the E1 Sobrante Area
RESOLUTION NO. S7 337
WHEREAS, on January 31, 1989 Tim Nash (Applicant) , filed an
application under the Heritage Tree Designation Ordinance
( #HT-1) , for heritage woodland designation of all woodlands found
in the main ridge, northward-facing slopes, two prominent hills
and riparian areas of property described as consisting of
approximately 100 acres spread between Assessor's Parcel Nos.
433-110-014 (Radach/Hill) and #433-110-020 and #433-110-021 (Dame
Construction Co. ) , and further described as being located in the
southeast quadrant of the intersection of Castro Ranch Road and
Hillside Drive, in the El Sobrante area; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the applicant's request, a
determination was made that the request is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (Class 8) ; and
WHEREAS, after notice was lawfully given, a public hearing was
scheduled before the County Planning Commission on Tuesday, March
14, 1989, whereat all persons interested therein might appear and
be heard; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, March 14, 1989 the County Planning
Commission conducted a noticed public hearing and CONTINUED the
public hearing to the meeting of March 28, 1989, in order that
the Commission schedule a field trip to the site; and
WHEREAS, on Friday March 24, 1989 a field trip was undertaken by
members of the County Planning Commission to the site in E1 Sobrante
of the proposed Heritage Woodland designation; and .
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, March 28, 1989 the County Planning
Commission having fully reviewed, considered and evaluated all
the testimony and evidence submitted in this matter, recommended
to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa,-- State
of California, that the request of Tim Nash (Applicant) , for
establishment of the above described Heritage Woodland
designation ( #HT-1) be APPROVED; and
WHEREAS, after notice was lawfully given, a public hearing was
scheduled before the Board on April 18, 1989, whereat all persons
interested therein might appear and be heard; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 1989 the Board conducted a noticed public
hearing and DECLARED ITS INTENT to approve the Heritage Woodland
nomination; and
WHEREAS, on May 2, 1989 the Board further accepted Exhibit "A"
(attached) as the demarcation of the nominated woodland, pending
more precise mapping by Community Development Department staff ;
and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Contra Costa, State of California hereby registers
the woodland delineated above as a Heritage Woodland under the
provisions and protections of County Ordinance No. 88-83; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the reasons for this registration are
as follows:
1. Among the features that contribute to the attractiveness and
liveability of the County are its heritage trees growing as
single specimens, in clusters or in woodland situations.
These trees have significant psychological and tangible
benefits for both residents and visitors to the County.
2. Heritage trees contribute to the visual framework of the
County by providing scale, color, silhouette and mass.
Heritage trees contribute to the climate of the County by
providing shade, moisture and wind control. Heritage trees
contribute to the protection of other natural resources by
providing erosion control for the soil, oxygen for the air,
replenishment of groundwater and habitat for wildlife.
Heritage trees contribute to the economy of the County by
sustaining property values and reducing the cost of drainage
systems for surface water. Heritage trees provide landmarks
of the County' s history and a critical element of nature in
the midst of urban settlement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors finds that the
heritage woodland request conforms substantially with the goals of the
adopted County Ordinance 88-83 : Urgency Ordinance on Heritage Tree
Preservation District.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Survis rs on the date shown.
ATTESTED: ._
PHIL BATR,Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors nd County Admini^+.gator
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By �enuty
cc: Community Development -Dept.
County Counsel
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