Spring Hill Ranch Conservation Easement
Summary
SCH Number
2024010172
Public Agency
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Document Title
Spring Hill Ranch Conservation Easement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/10/2024
Document Description
The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District is proposing to purchase a conservation easement over the 581.5-acre Spring Hill Ranch property west of Petaluma. The conservation easement will protect the agricultural, natural resource, and scenic values of the property.
Contact Information
Name
Stephanie Tavares-Buhler
Agency Name
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Job Title
Senior Acquisition Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
3925, 4234, 4235, and 3803 Spring Hill Road, Petaluma CA
Zip
94952
Total Acres
581.5
Parcel #
022-240-007 (138 acres) 022-240-008 (135.25 acres) 022-240-009 (40 acres) 022-260-002 (163.07 ac
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
pursuant to Section(s) 15378 & 15317, title 14, of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to California Code of Regulations section 15317, the District's acceptance of the easement is exempt because it will maintain the open space character of the area, alternatively, pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.28, the District's acceptance of the conservation easement isexempt from CEQA because the purpose of the transaction is to preserve the natural condition of the property including plant and animal habitats and for continuing agricultural use of the land.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
pursuant to Section 21080.28 of the Public Resources Code.
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to California Code of Regulations section 15317, the District's acceptance of the easement is exempt because it will maintain the open space character of the area, alternatively, pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.28, the District's acceptance of the conservation easement is exempt from CEQA because the purpose of the transaction is to preserve the natural condition of the property including plant and animal habitats and for continuing agricultural use of the land.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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