JOHNSTON RANCH ACQUISITION
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021110208
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
JOHNSTON RANCH ACQUISITION
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/24/2022
Document Description
Notice of exemption for Coastal Conservancy approval of grant funding for Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to acquire 644-acres of the Johnston Ranch property for natural resource protection and restoration, open space, compatible agricultural preservation, and public access, located adjacent to the City of Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County.
Contact Information
Name
Hilary Hill
Agency Name
Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Parcel #
San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 064-370-110, 064-370-120, the north and east portion
Other Location Info
Located adjacent to the City of Half Moon Bay in San Mateo
County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15325
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed acquisition of the property is categorically exempt under Section 15325 regarding acquisitions of lands to preserve open space and habitat. Section 15325 exempts acquisitions for the purposes of preserving existing natural conditions, allowing continued agricultural uses, allowing restoration of natural conditions, and preserving open space for park purposes. The proposed project will preserve fish and wildlife habitat, enable future restoration of natural conditions, allow continued grazing on the property, and preserve open space for park purposes in the form of potential future public access trails.