Conservation and Development Agenda Item # 3 Contra Costa County CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013-7:00 P.M. MANDATORY REFERRAL ACQUISITION OF 90(+/-) ACRES OF LAND, ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 015-200-009 4571 ORWOOD ROAD NEAR TOWN OF DISCOVERY BAY BY THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT (CP# 13-38) STAFF REPORT This is a public hearing to consider the General Plan conformance of a proposed acquisition by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) of one parcel totaling 90 (+/-) acres located at 4571 Castro Ranch Road in an unincorporated near the Town of Discovery Bay (CT 3451.16) Section 65402 of the California Government Code requires a finding regarding the General Plan conformance of any public project that involves the acquisition or disposal of real property, or the authorization or construction of a building or structure. EBRPD proposes to acquire 90 (+/-) acres of land, known as the Aginson property, in an unincorporated area on Orwood Tract. The parcel to be acquired is Assessor Parcel Number (APN):015-200-009. The subject site is depicted in a map attached to the October 24, 2013 letter from EBRPD describing this property acquisition, which is listed as Exhibit "A" to this report. The subject parcel to be acquired is located south of Orwood Road and is adjacent to the south of EBRPD s existing Delta Access Property, east of Orwood Resort, and adjacent to Warner Dredge Cut. EBRPD s recently updated Master Plan identifies the Delta Access Property as the future site for a Regional Recreation Area, which is parkland intended and suited to provide a variety of outdoor recreational experiences, such as picnicking, swimming, fishing, camping and boating. The Delta Access Property, which is 276 acres and acquired by the District some years ago, is currently in what EBRPD describes as land banked status. This means that they have not yet approved a land use plan for the development of recreational facilities on this site. The addition of the 90-acre Aginson property would expand the area of this future Regional Recreational Area and would provide more direct access to the Delta waterway. 1
Improving the public s access to the Delta waterways has been a long standing goal of EBRPD. In the meantime, while EBRPD develops plans and funding for more specific recreation uses within the future Regional Recreation Area they will continue leasing both properties for agricultural use. CEQA STATUS The proposed project entails the acquisition of property which would be subject to a separate environmental review by EBRPD as lead agency in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. GENERAL PLAN The County General Plan identifies APN:015-200-005, approximately 90 (+/-) acres, as Delta Recreation and Resources (DR), it is located outside the County s Urban Limit Line, and it is zoned in the A-3, Heavy Agricultural District. See attached map (listed as Exhibit "B") depicting the location of the Urban Limit Line, General Plan land use and Zoning District designations for the subject parcel. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Commission find the proposed acquisition of the subject parcel, APN: 015-200-009, by EBRPD for parkland, trail, and open space purposes in conformance with the County General Plan. Since EBRPD is acquiring the acreage for parkland, trail, and open space purposes, the proposed acquisition would be consistent with the goals and policies of the County General Plan, in particular the Open Space Element. The Open Space Element endorses the expansion of parks and open space areas to protect the unique resources of the County. More specifically, Section 9.8 in the Open Space Element (see pages 9-12 to 9-24, online version, Contra Costa County General Plan (2005-2020), http://contra.napanet.net/depart/cd/current/advance/generalplan), describes several goals, policies and implementation measures aimed at supporting the development of major park and open space lands by EBRPD. Attachments (2) Exhibit A : Exhibit "B": 10/24/2013 Letter from John Bouyea, Sr. Land Acquisition Specialist, EBRPD re: APN 015-200-005, Aginson Property Acquisition, Maps of the Subject Property to be acquired by EBRPD in Relation to the Contra Costa County General Plan Land Use Designations and Zoning Districts 2
Exhibit A : 10/24/2013 Letter from John Bouyea, Sr. Land Acquisition Specialist, EBRPD re: APN 015-200-005, Aginson Property Acquisition 3
Exhibit "B": Maps of the Subject Property to be acquired by EBRPD in Relation to the Contra Costa County General Plan Land Use Designations and Zoning Districts 4
Fallman Rd CP#13-38 Acqusition of Parcel by EBRPD APN Number 015-200-009 Located on Orwood Rd near Discovery Bay Orwood Rd PS (Public and Semi-Public) AL (Agricultural Lands) PR (Parks and Recreation) SH (Single-Family Residential - High Density) DR (Delta Recreation and Resources) SM (Single-Family Residential - Medium Density) apn: 015-200-009 Oakley Brentwood Sellers Ave Delta Rd Sunset Rd Vasco Rd I 0 Byron Hwy Byron Hwy }þ 4 Vicinity Map SITE 0.125 0.25 0.5 Miles ML WA (Water) Map Created 11/5/2013 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development, GIS Group 30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553 37:59:41.791N 122:07:03.756W OS (Open Space) Parcel For Acquisition Parcels General Plan SM (Single Family Residential - Medium) SH (Single Family Residential - High) ML (Multiple Family Residential - Low) PS (Public/Semi-Public) PR (Parks and Recreation) OS (Open Space) AL (Agricultural Lands) DR (Delta Recreation) WA (Water) This map was created by the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development with data from the Contra Costa County GIS Program. Some base data, primarily City Limits, is derived from the CA State Board of Equalization's tax rate areas. While obligated to use this data the County assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. This map contains copyrighted information and may not be altered. It may be reproduced in its current state if the source is cited. Users of this map agree to read and accept the County of Contra Costa disclaimer of liability for geographic information.
Fallman Rd CP#13-38 Acqusition of Parcel by EBRPD APN Number 015-200-009 Located on Orwood Rd near Discovery Bay Orwood Rd A-2, -X A-3, -X A-2 (General Agricultural) A-3 (Heavy Agricultural) P-1 (Planned Unit) apn: 015-200-009 A-4 (Agricultural Preserve) A-3 Oakley Brentwood Sellers Ave Delta Rd Sunset Rd Vasco Rd I 0 Byron Hwy Byron Hwy }þ 4 Vicinity Map SITE 0.125 0.25 0.5 Miles M-12 P-1 F-1 Map Created 11/5/2013 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development, GIS Group 30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553 37:59:41.791N 122:07:03.756W Parcel For Acquisition Parcels Zoning F-1 (Water P-1 Recreational) F-1 -FH (Water Rec - Fld Haz Comb Dist) A-2 (General Agricultural) A-2 -X (General Ag - RR Corr Comb Dist) A-3 (Heavy Agricultural) A-3 -X (Heavy Ag - RR Corr Comb Dist) A-4 (Agricultural Preserve) P-1 (Planned Unit) M-12 (Multiple Family Residential) This map was created by the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development with data from the Contra Costa County GIS Program. Some base data, primarily City Limits, is derived from the CA State Board of Equalization's tax rate areas. While obligated to use this data the County assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. This map contains copyrighted information and may not be altered. It may be reproduced in its current state if the source is cited. Users of this map agree to read and accept the County of Contra Costa disclaimer of liability for geographic information.