TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Brian D. Bordona, Director Planning, Building and Environmental Services,
REPORT BY: Daniel Zador, Planner II
SUBJECT: Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves and Contracts 2023
RECOMMENDATION
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PUBLIC HEARING 9:00 AM - Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves and Contracts 2023
Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services requests adoption of a Resolution establishing certain Agricultural Preserves (Types A & H), and approval of and authorization for the Chair to execute the following Williamson Act Agricultural Contracts:
1. Approving three new contracts with the following applicants:
a. Hunter Holdings II LLC, at 2628 Las Amigas Road;
b. Marly Holding LLC, at 2955 Sulphur Springs Road;
c. Pritchard Hill Vineyards LLC, at 1553 Sage Canyon Road; and
2. Approving rescission of two existing contracts and replacing with two new contracts with the following applicant:
a. Stag's Leap Wine Cellars LLC, 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA (Contracts P23-00289 and P23-00290).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In total, there will be an increase of approximately 155.09 acres of new contracted land under Williamson Act brought about by the requested action.
Procedural Requirements
1. Open Public Hearing.
2. Staff report.
3. Public Comment.
4. Close Public Hearing.
5. Motion, second, discussion and vote on the requested actions.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
Potential fiscal impacts would derive from lower property tax revenues following execution of Williamson Act contracts. No alternate source of revenue has been identified.
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
The Williamson Act program in general, and these contracts specifically, contribute to the preservation of agriculture in Napa County. The primary intent of the California Land Conservation Act (CLCA), also known as the Williamson Act, program is...
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