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4. Eliminate the creation of 10-acre homesite parcels from property under Williamson Act contract. These proposed changes were developed by the Planning Commission and the Ordinance Review Subcommittee of the Planning Commission over a four month period, beginning in July of this year. Because of the controversial nature of the homesite issue, two Planning Commission hearings were required. The first Planning Commission hearing was held on August 12, 1993, to consider the draft Text Amendment recommended by the Ordinance Review Subcommittee. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission directed the Subcommittee to make further revisions. The Subcommittee met twice more, on September 2 and September 30, 1993, to finalize its changes. The Planning Commission considered the revised draft Text Amendment submitted by the Ordinance Review Subcommittee at its regularly scheduled meeting of October 21, 1993. (Note: The Draft Text Amendment submitted by the Subcommittee is included with the packet containing the Planning Commission Minutes.) At the meeting, Beverly Sparrowk, Clifford Koster,Toni Francis, and Leroy Ornellas, expressed general support for the Text Amendment as submitted. Toni Francis stated that she also represented the sentiments of her husband and Bob and Glenda Hesseltine, who were unable to be present for the hearing. A number of people expressed opposition to the Text Amendment. John Eilers stated that he preferred the more restrictive August 12, 1993 draft to the version being considered by the Commission. Don Moyer stated that he felt that the Text Amendment fell short, particular with respect to providing homesite parcels to elderly farmers for retirement purposes. Bob Lauchland voiced his concern that the Text Amendment would not permit him to create a homesite parcel which could be sold separately from the remainder of the farm because his father's parcel was less than 40 acres. A number of individuals made statements concerning the need for homesite parcels for family members (David Prudhel, Bob Lauchland), past abuse of the homesite provisions (Brad Lange), and organization changes necessary for clarification (Jose Alva). After considering all oral and written testimony,the Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve the Text Amendment, as revised and with the changes recommended by the Commission. (See Text Amendment attached to Board letter.) In response to the concerns raised by Mr. Moyer regarding retirement parcels,the Commission felt that retirement parcels should be handled by a life estate. FISCAL IMPACT: None ACTION TO BE TAKEN FOLLOWING APPROVAL: None Sincere CHET DAVISSON DIRECTOR CD:BF:fa enclosure: Minutes, Staff Report, Ordinance SOS LETTER PAGE 2