Dutch Bill Creek Regional Park Acquisition (portion of Torr west of Main St.)
Summary
SCH Number
2020070411
Public Agency
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Document Title
Dutch Bill Creek Regional Park Acquisition (portion of Torr west of Main St.)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/21/2020
Document Description
Provide acquisition funding to the County of Sonoma toward the purchase of 315.88 acres to be part of Torr Regional Park & Open Space Preserve. As a condition of funding, a conservation easement and recreation conservation covenant over the property will be conveyed to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District to preserve the open space, natural and scenic values of the property and provide access to the general public for recreational and educational uses. The District will also provide funding to Sonoma County for operation and maintenance of the property and to plan for and develop initial public access improvements, for which a future master plan and CEQA analysis will be completed.
Contact Information
Name
Louisa Morris
Agency Name
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Monte Rio
Counties
Sonoma
Cross Streets
west of Main Street
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section(s) 15378 & 15317, title 14
Reasons for Exemption
Guidelines§§ 15061(b)(3)-Common Sense Exemption; 15313-Wildlife Conservation Exemption; 15316-Acquisition of Land to Create Park; 15317-Open Space Contracts or Easements; and Public Resources Code section 21080.28. The District's acceptance of the conservation easement and recreation covenant are exempt from CEQA because the purpose of the transaction is to preserve the natural condition of the property including.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 21080.28
Reasons for Exemption
Guidelines§§ 15061(b)(3)-Common Sense Exemption; 15313-Wildlife Conservation Exemption; 15316-Acquisition of Land to Create Park; 15317-Open Space Contracts or Easements; and Public Resources Code section 21080.28. The District's acceptance of the conservation easement and recreation covenant are exempt from CEQA because the purpose of the transaction is to preserve the natural condition of the property including.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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