El Recreo Conservation Easement NOE

Summary

SCH Number
2022010465
Public Agency
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Document Title
El Recreo Conservation Easement NOE
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/26/2022
Document Description
Purchase of a conservation easement over 289 acres by the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District to preserve the scenic, open space, and natural resource values of the property.

Contact Information

Name
Louisa Morris
Agency Name
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Job Title
Acquisition Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Pythian Road
Zip
95409
Total Acres
289
Other Location Info
8000 and 8050 Pythian Road, Kenwood, CA 95409

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
pursuant to Section(s) 15378 & 15317, title 14, of CEQA
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15317 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, because the purpose of the acquisition is to maintain the open space character of the area.

Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
pursuant to Section 21080.28 of the Public Resources Code.
Reasons for Exemption
The acquisition of this Conservation Easement is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000 and following) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.28(a)(1)(A) & (C) and Cal. Code of Regs. Tit. 14, § 15325(a) & (b)), which exempts from CEQA the acquisition, sale, or other transfer of interest in land by a public agency for the preservation of natural conditions existing at the time of acquisition, including plant and animal habitats, and for continuing agricultural use of the land.
County Clerk
Sonoma

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