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To : Planning Commission From: Thomas M. Gau Sub : MS-93-105 (Bezley) Date: 1-6-94 Page: - 3 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a proposal to subdivide a 236-acre parcel to create four 5-acre lots and a remainder of 216 acres. The lots are located along the north side of an existing lake. The Southern Pacific Railroad tracks and Bear Creek are located south of the lake and traverse the remainder. Proposed access to the four parcels is by State Route 12 via a private road. ISSUES: General Plan Consistency: Agricultural Lands Objective 1 of the General Plan is: 'To protect agricultural lands needed for the continuation of commercial agricultural enterprises, small-scale farming operations, and the preservation of open space.' This application is inconsistent with this General Plan objective due to the creation of multiple homesites and the resulting fragmentation of agricultural lands. Agricultural Policy No. 7 states that there shall be no further fragmentation of land designated for agricultural use, with three exceptions. One exception that this and other homesite subdivisions have been filed under is: 'Parcels for homesites may be created, provided that the General Plan density is not exceeded.' The proposed subdivision, while consistent with Agricultural Policy No. 7, is not consistent with Objective No. 1. In order to be approved, the project must be consistent with all, not selected, pertinent General Plan Objectives and Policies. Environmental: An Initial Study prepared for this project determined that there is substantial evidence to indicate that development of this site may have a significant impact on the environment. The creek and the lake may contain rare plants, animals, and archeological artifacts. Without further studies to determine the extent of sensitive areas and appropriate mitigation measures, an EIR is required prior to approval. TG/CM/blm Attachments