Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve Transfer
Summary
SCH Number
2021050290
Public Agency
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Document Title
Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve Transfer
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/13/2021
Document Description
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (District) is proposing to transfer the Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve to the County of Sonoma. As a result of the transfer, the District will accept a conservation easement and recreation covenant over the property and will provide funding to the County of Sonoma 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
Misti Arias
Agency Name
Assistant General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
1199 Nuns Canyon Road, Glen Ellen
Zip
95442
Total Acres
1285
Parcel #
053-030-028, 053-030-029, 053-030-003; 053-040-003, 053-040-038
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
pursuant to Section 21080.28 of the Public Resources Code
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.28, the District's transfer of the property and 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 plant and animal habitats; restoration of natural conditions including plant and animal habitats; for continuing agricultural use of the land; prevention of encroachment of development into flood plains; preservation of historical resources; and preservation of open space or lands for park purposes.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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