Phinney Acquisition: Moore Creek Park Expansion
Summary
SCH Number
2025010044
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Phinney Acquisition: Moore Creek Park Expansion
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/3/2025
Document Description
The Land Trust of Napa County will acquire the approximately 523-acre Phinney property for the protection and enhancement of open space, wildlife corridors, and scenic and natural resources; and public access compatible with such uses. The property will be transferred to the Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District to expand the adjacent Moore Creek Park and for long-term management.
Contact Information
Name
Virgilio Cuasay
Agency Name
California State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Doug Parker
Agency Name
Land Trust of Napa County
Job Title
President & CEO
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Chris Cahill
Agency Name
Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District
Job Title
GENERAL MANAGER
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated Angwin
Counties
Napa
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Total Acres
523
Parcel #
025-030-010, 025-030-017, and 025-060-005
Other Location Info
Coordinates represent center of property to be acquired
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code Section 21080.28
Reasons for Exemption
The project is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.28, which exempts a public agency granting funds for acquisition of land for certain purposes, including restoration of natural conditions, and preservation of open space and land for park purposes. The recommended authorization is to grant funds to a public entity to acquire land to preserve and restore natural resources and to preserve open space and land for public access purposes. Environmental review will occur before any physical changes to the land occur.
County Clerk
Napa