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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05222007 - D.2 TO: - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: DENNIS M. BARRY, AICP ,, �% Costa COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR County ��.v'jqt'SiMr cT DATE: MAY 22, 2007 SUBJECT: CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL FARM STANDS AND FARM MARKETS ORDINANCE AND RELATED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 5, 2007 (COUNTY FILES: ZT#06- 0003 and GP#06-0005) (ALL DISTRICTS) SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUE the public hearing on the proposed Agricultural Farm Stands and Farm Markets Ordinance (County File: ZT#06-0003) and related General Plan Amendment that would establish new policies allowing and supporting agricultural sales and processing(County File: GP#06-0005)to the Board of Supervisors meeting on June 5, 2007, at 1 p.m. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE _,ZRECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITT E --APPROVE _OTHER SIGNATURE (S).,: ACTION OF BOA N `2 aa,07 'APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER-- The following people spoke in support of the proposed ordinance: Christine Wong, Greenbelt Alliance (written comments provided); Ralph Hoffman, Friends of Ralph Hoffman, District II1. VOTE OF SUPERVISORS �� 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND _UNANIMOUS (ABSENT.Uv/fflil CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN Contact: P. Roche, CDD-AP(925)335-1242 ATTESTED cc: CDD JOHN CULLE4CK OF THE BOARD OF Public Works Dept. SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CAO County Counsel E.Meyer,CCC Ag.Dept. _ Members,CCC Ag.Adv.Task Force B DEPUTY K.Hagan,Harvest Time V May 22, 2007 Board of Supervisors County File: ZT#06-0003 and GP#06-0005 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT None. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION At the request of Supervisor Mary Piepho (District III), the Community Development Department is recommending that the matter relating to the proposed ordinance amending the zoning code to establish new size and location standards, sales restrictions, and other regulations governing roadside farm stands be continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at 1 p.m. The purpose for the continuation of the public hearing to June 5, 2007 is to allow time for staff to meet with representatives of the roadside farm stand operators and other interested parties to review their concerns on certain aspects of the proposed ordinance as recommended by the County Planning Commission. G:Wdvance Plannm9\adaPlan\Board ONem�90Nhearbigcontnuebodoc Y PROTECTING OPEN SPACE AND PROMOTING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine St. Martinez, CA May 22,2007 Re: The proposed Zoning Text Amendment and related General Plan Amendment affecting the sale and processing of farm products Dear Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, Greenbelt Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the Bay Area's open space and making its cities better place to live. Over the years, we have been a part'of helping Contra Costa County maintain its quality of life while accommodating growth. Greenbelt Alliance respectfully urges the approval of the neve policies allowing and supporting agricultural sales and processing, general plan amendment(county file: GP#06- 0005) and zoning text amendment ordinance establishing standards and regulation for grower stands,farm stands, and farm markets in agricultural zoning districts (county file: ZT:#06-0003). It is important that Contra Costa County continues to support its rich agricultural heritage. Contra Costa County produces a wide variety of premium-quality fruits,nuts,vegetables and some value-added agricultural products including wine, olive oil and bakery items. However Contra Costa County has huge development pressures because of the continuous population growth of the Bay Area. The proposed ordinance is an effective tool that helps agriculture remain economically viable to the farmers and county. The proposed ordinance is the right solution to continue malting agriculture in.Contra Costa sustainable and it serves as a model for other communities. Thank you for your consideration of these comments. We hope you will consider approving the proposed zoning text amendment and related general plan amendment affects the sale and processing of farm products. We look forward to working with you further on its successful implementation. Sincerely, East Bay Field Representative Greenbelt Alliance j REQUEST.TO SPEAK FORM (3 Minute Limit) I wish to speak on Akenda Item#: . . Complete this form and place it in the upright box near the Date: ©`>� speaker's podium, and wait to be called by the Chair. My comments will be: I .Gene Personal information is optional. This speaker's card will be incotporated into the public record of tthhiis`smeeting. F-1 For i Name (PRINT): VTg1&v 7 ❑. Against To ensure your name is announced correctly,you may want to include its pJtonetic spelling r C� 1 wish to speak on the subject of: Address: (20-Co 5LApety-,3or P. . Csr� i tl4P� W lie.f City: 40 641-ei -544„ 5- Phone: p1'IGlr%(c,�b¢�J(sf QIP n I am speaking for: ❑ Myself Q`C �y . .l t7 56 4 ;rate � Organization: )�'(' t e,, ,L, ElI do not.want to speak but would like to o leave comments for the Board to consider `� r�4MCL r r1% (Use the back of this fortis) i I V a P REOUEST,TO SPEAK TORM (3 Minute Limit) I wish to sneak on Agenda Item#: P 2— Complete Complete this form and place it in the upright box near the Date: j speaker's podium, and wait to be called by the Chair. / My comments will be: Q Genera ✓ Personal information is optional. This speaker's card will be �,/ incorporated into the public record of this meeting. Kd For fElAgainst Name (PRINT):� To ensure your name is amronnced correctly,you iciv want ro include its p/ranea;c spellfsg _ �.wish to speak on the subject of: Address: ��� N l�Q�ryU S7� Q � S U #�6 006 5- City: ya6ud <<)03 Phone: I am speaking for: 11 Myself ® Organization: ❑ I do not want to speak but would like to leave comments for the Board to consider t7 �� (Use the back of this,form) 0 "Christina Wong" To: comments@cob.cccounty.us <cwong@greenbeit.org cc: > Subject: BOS Agenda Comments from Website ��a� 05/21/2007 03:42 PM C;G Please respond to 5 "Christina Wong" This message was sent from: U http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/cao/agendacomments_form.htm r -------------------------------------------------- Name ------------------------------------------------ Name of sender: Christina Wong 4 Address of sender: Phone of sender: 925-932-7776 Email of sender: cwong@greenbelt.org Agenda Date: 5-22-07 Agenda Item1: D.2 Agenda Item2: ------------------------- COMMENTS ------------------------- Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine St. Martinez, CA May 22, 2007 Re: The proposed Zoning Text Amendment and related General Plan Amendment affecting the sale and processing of farm products Dear Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, Greenbelt Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the Bay Area's open space and making its cities better place to live. Over the years, we have been a part of helping Contra Costa County maintain its quality of life while accommodating growth. Greenbelt Alliance respectfully urges the approval of the new policies allowing and supporting agricultural sales and processing, general plan amendment (county file: GP#06-0005) and zoning text amendment ordinance establishing standards and regulation for grower stands, farm stands, and farm markets in agricultural zoning districts (county file: ZT:#06=0003) . It is important that Contra Costa County continues to support its rich agricultural heritage. Contra Costa County produces a wide variety of premium-quality fruits, nuts, vegetables and some value-added agricultural products including wine, olive oil and bakery items. However Contra Costa County has huge development pressures because of the continuous population growth of the Bay Area. The proposed ordinance is an effective tool that helps agriculture remain economically viable to the farmers and county. The proposed ordinance is the right solution to continue making agriculture in Contra Costa sustainable and it serves as a model for other communities. Thank you for your consideration of these comments. We hope you will consider approving the proposed zoning text amendment and related general plan amendment affects the sale and processing of farm products. We look forward to working with you further on its successful implementation. Sincerely, Christina Wong East Bay Field Representative Greenbelt Alliance ------------------------------------------------------------ I 1