To: Planning Commission
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Cottrell Ranch, LLC Zone Reclassification
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 208-163-003-000, 210-072-003-000, 210-072-004-000, 210-073-001-000, 210-105-003-000, 210-105-004-000, 210-106-014-000, 210-106-015-000, 210-106-016-000, 210-121-002-000, 210-122-001-000, 210-122-003-000, 210-122-004-000, 210-126-001-000, 210-250-006-000
Record No.: PLN-2023-18252
Larabee Valley area
A Zone Reclassification (ZR) to rezone approximately 1,557 acres of the Cottrell Ranch into Timberland Production Zone (TPZ). The lands are currently zoned Agriculture Exclusive (AE) and Unclassified (U). These lands have been managed as timberlands and harvested periodically from the late 1950's up to 2017 under various Timber Harvest Plans.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 24-__). (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Makes all the required findings for approval based on evidence in the staff report and public testimony; and
b. Recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the Zone Reclassification.
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DISCUSSION:
The applicant requests a Zone Reclassification to rezone approximately 1,557 acres on 15 parcels. from Agriculture Exclusive with a 160-acre minimum parcel size (AE-B-5(160)) and Unclassified Zoning into Timberland Production Zone (TPZ). 15 parcels are included in the project. The parcels, acreages and current zoning classifications are shown in Table 1. The parcels have a total acreage of 3,140 acres. After the proposed zone reclassification all parcels will be fully rezoned to TPZ.
The applicant proposes managing the entire 3,140-acre land holding for timber production and conservation. The rezone is in the public interest and is consistent with General Plan policies. The rezone conforms with the zoning to the existing and intended future land use of timber production. The rezone is co...
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