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File #: 25-1029    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 8/20/2025 In control: Planning and Building
On agenda: 9/9/2025 Final action:
Title: Johannesen General Plan Amendment to Change the Land Use Designation from Residential Agriculture with Minimum Parcel Sizes 20-40 Acres (RA-20/ RA-40) to Timberland (T) and Zone Reclassification from Unclassified (U) to Timber Production Zone (TPZ) Petitions
Strategic Framework: 5000 – SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE & INFRASTRUCTURE STEWARDSHIP, 5004 – Preserve agricultural and timber land
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Attachment 1 - DRAFT Resolution, 3. Attachment 2 - Applicant Petition Submittal, 4. Attachment 3 - Location Map, 5. Attachment 4 - Zoning Matrix

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Consent

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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Johannesen General Plan Amendment to Change the Land Use Designation from Residential Agriculture with Minimum Parcel Sizes 20-40 Acres (RA-20/ RA-40) to Timberland (T) and Zone Reclassification from Unclassified (U) to Timber Production Zone (TPZ) Petitions
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution to take the following actions:
a. Find it is in the public interest to accept the petition, at this time; and
b. Accept the petition.
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide a certified Board order and signed resolution to the Planning and Building staff to be included with the notification of decision to the appropriate parties.

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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.

Area of Focus: Sustainable Natural Resources & Infrastructure Stewardship
Strategic Plan Category: 5004 - Preserve agricultural and timber land

DISCUSSION:
Executive Summary:
This item is regarding a petition requesting the Board accept an applicant-initiated General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification for processing. The amendment is needed to bring the land use designation and zoning for portions of three parcels into consistency with the existing and planned management for timber production that has occurred in the area since the 1940's. The portions of the three parcels require a General Plan Amendment from Residential Agriculture with minimum parcel sizes 20-40 acres (RA-20/ RA-40) to Timberland (T) and a Zone Reclassification from Unclassified (U) to Timber Production Zone (TPZ).

APN 215-181-037 is a 450-acre parcel, and 21.6-acres is proposed to be changed to T and TPZ. APN 215-191-042 is a 163.6-acre parcel, and 10.1-acres is proposed to be changed to T and TPZ. APN 215-192-021 is a 421.6-acre parcel, and 96.7-acres is pr...

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