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Ms. Mo Hatef <br /> July 23, 2009 <br /> Page 3 <br /> There appears to be no affirmative statement as to the agricultural basis for the subdivision. In fact, <br /> the Williamson Act contract is not even discussed in the initial study. The California Environmental <br /> Quality Act specifically provides a checklist (Appendix G) that would address the potential impacts of <br /> the proposed project. <br /> Approval.of the subdivision will likely allow an increase in residential development of the property that <br /> is currently being used without such development. Based on the scale of this project we recommend <br /> that the ND be revised to include an evaluation of the significance of impacts in terms of the project's <br /> conflict with a Williamson Act contract, including potential growth inducement, loss of commercially <br /> viable agricultural land and cumulative effects. <br /> Thank you for-the opportunity to-comment on'the proposed-subdivision:->As�noted above, th B'oard <br /> of Supervisors is required to make findings on any subdivision of Williamson Act lands. Please <br /> provide this Department with the date of any hearings for this particular action, and any staff reports <br /> pertaining to it. If you have any questions concerning our comments, please contact Meri Meraz, <br /> Environmental Planner, at (916) 324-0850. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> U <br /> Dan Otis <br /> Program Manager <br /> Williamson Act Program <br /> cc: State Clearinghouse <br />