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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 05061997 - C124 s a. f C.124 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on May 6, 1997 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Uilkema, Gerber, Canciamilla, and DeSaulnier NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ------------------------------------------------------ SUBJECT: Correspondence from the East Bay Field Representative, Greenbelt Alliance, commenting on the planning process relative to Clayton Ranch IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the letter (attached) from the East Bay Field Representative, Greenbelt Alliance, commenting on the planning process relative to Clayton Ranch is REFERRED to the Community Development Director; the Community Development Director is DIRECTED to draft a response letter for the Chair's signature supporting the concept of a Youth Ranch and addressing it to the following: East Bay Field Representative, Greenbelt Alliance; Assemblyman 11th District, The Honorable Tom Torlakson; Mr. Hal Boex; and East Bay Regional Parks District; and the Community Development Director is DIRECTED to provide a status report to the Board of Supervisors within 60 days on the Marsh Creek area including the general status and current laws available to create a specific special study area. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED Ma�i 6, 1997 Phil Batchelor Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator By �/ . Deputy cc: Community Development Department ca� BOARD OF DIRECTORSP E O P L E FOR OPEN S P A'�C E!�ECEIV Zach Cowan ED President Andrew Butler RamKahlon Andrew Nash April 15 1997 lJ Dq 1 71997 Andrew Nash r Vice Presidents David Azevedo Secretary-Treasurer Contra Costa Board of Supervisors CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Lynn man 651 Pine Street, Suite 106 CONTRq COSTA CO. David Bomberger Martinez CA 94553 Roberta Borgonovo r Don Dickenson Volker Eisele George Ellman Dear members of the Board: John Erskine John Fioretta John-Scott Forester Margaret Hand I was delighted to read that the owners of Clayton Ranch hope to sell Robert V.Hawn the parcel to the public. (See Scenic Clayton Ranch focus of park, youth Bud Johns Robert E.Johnson camp vision, Contra Costa Times,April 3, 1997, p. Al, attached) Far Vivian Kahn T.J.Kent,Jr. removed from existing infrastructure and in the heart of key County Ted egreenbelt, Clayton Ranch is ill-suited for urban development. McCormack Jeanne McCormack g yP Maeve Mitchell Trish Mulvey Paul Okamoto And the application, pending since 1990, continues to frustrate the Cindy Rubin County,planning process. The application has not complied with the Martha Silberman Margaret Spaulding California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and violates the County Ellen Straus Dee Swanhuyser General Plan; the applicant has stalled for six years and has failed to Laney Thornton live a to commitments made to the County Planning Commission Jerry Tone p ty g Gary Zimmerman and to County staff. I request that you take action to close the file or EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR deny the application. Then, hopefully, acquisition negotiations can Jim sayer proceed to a resolution by which everyone wins.. ADVISORY COMMITTEE Howard Arlen Robert The checkered history thisproject, aken in art from a October 24 Robert Augsburger y otp r Leslie S.Ayers 1995 staff report chronology, reads as follows: Lucy Blake Joseph Bodovitz Lewis H.Butler Patricia Compton . While the Contra Costa General Plan Congress was Lois Crozier-Hogle developing the new County General Plan in the late 1980's, Mrs.Ralph K.Davies Laurence Dawson the proponent, represented by managing partner Hal Boex, Rene di Rosa Kit Dove first proposed a 115 unit large lot development on Barbara Eastman approximately 1000 acres on the north side of Marsh Creek William D.Evers Mort Fleishhacker Road. Eileen R.Growald Alfred Heller I.Michael Heyman Joseph C.Houghteling . The General Plan Congress recommended policies which. Allan Jacobs would discourage the major subdivision of designated Huey Johnson Robert Kirkwood Agricultural Lands. On September 24, 1990 the applicant Melvin B.Lane Putnam Livermore applied for a vesting tentative subdivision map #7584, so the Lawrence Livingston,Jr. ro would be considered on the merits of the existing Pamela Lloyd project ti j g Irwin Luckman general plan and not the new plan which was about to be Bob Mang Sylvia McLaughlin adopted by the County in January.1991. Bonnie Mitsui Theodore Osmundson Neal R.Peirce MAIN OFFICE • 116 New Montgomery Suite 640, San Francisco CA 94105 • (415)543-4291 George A.Sears Q Mrs.William Siri SOUTH BAY OFFICE • 1922 The Alameda Suite 213, San Jose CA 95126 • (408)983-0539 Marjorie Stern Hon.John Sutter NORTH BAY OFFICE • 520 Mendocino Avenue Suite 200, Santa Rosa CA 95401• (707)575-3661 Mrs.Otto Teller EAST BAY OFFICE • 500 Ygnacio Valley Road Suite 250, Walnut Creek CA 94596 • (510)932-7776 ^; ca � • The proponent lobbied the Board of Supervisors that, because work on the subdivision had begun, the property should be placed inside the Urban Limit Line (ULL). Unfortunately, a prior Board concurred, and, now, the property appears as the 'donut hole' in the County ULL map. • A Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a draft EIR was published on April 19, 1991 by the County Community Development Department; responses were received. However, the applicant never provided funds to pay for the preparation of the EIR. • After receiving no communication from the applicant for a period of two and a half years, staff, on February 18, 1994, requested confirmation from the applicant that he intended to pursue the application. One to two months later, staff confirmed with a phone call that the applicant had received the letter and that he would submit a response. • On July 20, 1995 staff called the applicant again, for the same reason, indicating that he would need to submit a letter and provide a good faith deposit for continued work. Staff mailed a confirmation letter the same day. • Having received no written response from the applicant, the Community Development Department scheduled the Vesting Subdivision Map #7584 for a public hearing on October 24, 1995 before the Contra Costa Planning Commission. The staff recommended denial due to inactivity on the application. • The applicant informed the County Planning Commission he would immediately proceed on his application and provide funding for the EIR. The commission did not approve the staff recommendation for denial; instead it directed expeditious processing of the application. Again, the applicant failed to proceed. • The aforementioned article in the Contra Costa Times states the owner is not proceeding on his application and that he, instead, is trying to sell his property for a youth camp. If that doesn't happen, the article states, "Boex said he would pursue housing once again". I urge you to direct the Community Development Department to immediately schedule this application for denial before the County Planning Commission on the following grounds: • The applicant has stalled on the application for over six years. • The application has not complied with CEQA; the 1991 NOP is so old that it lacks validity. No EIR has been produced on this project. • The applicant has not honored the commitments he made to the Planning Commission or County staff. • According to a County staff memo, the vesting tentative map does not comply with the County General Plan in effect at the time of submittal, and this project can not be approved in any case. Greenbelt Alliance appreciates staff's efforts to move this issue along and 'requests that the Board acts to finally bring it to a close. Sincerely, Tom Mooers East Bay Field Representative cc: Supervisor Joe Canciamilla Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier Supervisor Donna Gerber Supervisor Jim Rogers Supervisor Gayle B. 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O w a O ° �C w °' w a -(D ,< a m O 31 c7 N X- CD m C� vii' z CD o 0 o (CD W (�D o o �-ei ¢' C c w 7 C -X,� H The Board of Supervisors Contra �rk�� and County Administration Building �+ County Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 Costa (510)335-19W Martinez,California 94553-1293 County Jim Ropers,1 st District B.Memo,2nd District £ s e L Gayle Donne Gerber,3rd District . f Ilsrk t1•SwlnNr,4th District Joe Csncismills,5th DistHct ;'z ,oa ST•q COUK� Assemblyman Tom Torlakson June 17, 1997 11 th District State Capitol POB 942849 Sacramento CA 94249 Dear Tom: We have recently become aware of your proposal to EBRPD for establishing a youth camp at the Clayton Ranch north of Morgan Territory Road's intersection with Marsh Creek Road. Contra Costa County has a long history of support for additional youth ranch facilities. The county agrees with the long held belief that fresh air and hard work provide an important stabilizing influence to youths who are otherwise undergoing negative demands and stresses on their lives. At the present time, the county has a residential subdivision application in process and must retain its neutrality on this application in accordance with due process requirements. However, should Mr. Boex wish to pursue sale of his property to the state or other public agency for establishment of a youth ranch, the Board of Supervisors can be expected to support his effort. If you need any information about this matter,please contact Dennis Barry at (510) 335-1210. Sincerely, Mark DeSaulnier, Chair VA:dg ttboex.t6 c: Members-Board of Supervisors V.Alexeeff,GMEDA D.Barry,Community Development The Board of Supervisors Contra ��'�� County Administration BuildingCosta Countynd�mn�rator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 (510)335-1900 Martinez,California 94553-1293 County Jim Ropers,tat Dishid J Q"b B.Wlkems,2nd District Donee Garber,3rd District Mek DsSsulnisr,4th District — Jos Caecisndlls,5th District �' g Tom Mooers, East Bay Field Representative June 17, 1997 '9 COUK'� Greenbelt Alliance 500 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 250 Walnut Creek CA 94596 Dear Mr. Mooers: Thank you for your letter dated April 15, 1997 regarding the Clayton Ranch project. You have provided a careful understanding of steps in the Community Development review process for subdivision#7584. There is a difference for us between the county's statutory responsibilities for the application process and other alternatives generated by newspaper articles. The County is bound to follow due process requirements and achieve resolution of this project in a timely manner while preserving the rights of all concerned. The County is bound to be independent in its judgment and to take action based on findings supported by substantial evidence. Should Mr. Boex choose to pursue sale of the property to the state or other public agency for establishment of a youth ranch, the board will support his request. However, the County must be careful not to have its regulatory power confused with any political intent. Our project review and recommendations must remain entirely independent of other options taking place, even if they are initiated by Mr. Boex. Staff is currently reviewing and preparing all older files for completion of process, including the subject application. The Community Development Department will endeavor to keep you informed of the hearing date. Sincerely, Mark DeSaulnier, Chair VA:dg mooers.t6 c: Members-Board of Supervisors V.Alexeefl',GMEDA D.Barry,Community Development The Board of SupervisorsContra Phil Batchelor Clerk of the Board County Administration Buildingand Costa County Adrninistrator 65.1 Pine Street, Room 106 `7 (510)335-1900 Martinez,California 94553-1293 County Jim Ropers,1 st District 5E_L..O G"B.Uilkema,2nd District s Donne Gerber,3rd District I j" Wrk DeSeulnler,4th District _ Joe Canciarnilla,5th District Sr'9 COUT1'f� Doug Siden, Board President June 17, 1997 EBRPD Board of Directors POB 5381 Oakland CA 94605 Dear Mr. Siden: We have recently become aware of Assemblyman Tom Torlakson's proposal to you for establishing a youth camp at the Clayton Ranch north of Morgan Territory Road's intersection with Marsh Creek Road. Contra Costa County has a long history of support for additional youth ranch facilities. The county agrees with the long held belief that fresh air and hard work provide an important stabilizing influence to youths who are otherwise undergoing negative demands and stresses on their lives. At the present time, the county has a residential subdivision application in process and must retain its neutrality on this application in accordance with due process requirements. However, should Mr. Boex wish to pursue sale of his property to the state or other public agency for establishment of a youth ranch, the Board of Supervisors can be expected to support his effort. If you need any information about this matter,please contact Dennis Barry at (510) 335-1210. Sincerely, Mark DeSaulnier, Chair VA:dg ebrpd.t6 c: Members-Board of Supervisors V.Alexeeff,GMEDA D.Barry,Community Development The Board of Supervisors Contra Phil Batc'Board and County Administration Building Costa county Adrrunistrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 (510)335-1900 Martinez,California 94553-1293 County Jin Rop m,1 st District 5 E L Gayle B.Ullksrns,2nd District Donne Gerber,3rd District •: /` Mark DeSaulnisr,4th District _ Joe Canctarnllla,5th District x, _"'` 1 i �F ....." - ST'4 COUP7'� Hal Boex June 17, 1997 Clayton Ranch Investors POB 2036 Walnut Creek CA 94595 Dear Mr. Boex: We have recently become aware of Assemblyman Tom Torlakson's proposal to EBRPD for establishing a youth camp at the Clayton Ranch north of Morgan Territory Road's intersection with Marsh Creek Road. Contra Costa County has a long history of support for additional youth ranch facilities. The county agrees with the long held belief that fresh air and hard work provide an important stabilizing influence to youths who are otherwise undergoing negative demands and stresses on their lives. At the present time, the county has a residential subdivision application in process and must retain its neutrality on this application in accordance with due process requirements. However, should you wish to pursue sale of this property to the state or other public agency for establishment of a youth ranch, the Board of Supervisors can be expected to support your effort. If you need any information about this matter,please contact Dennis Barry at (510) 335-1210. Sincerely, Mark DeSaulnier, Chair VA:dg boex.t6 c: Members-Board of Supervisors V.Alexeeff,GMEDA D.Barry,Community Development