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Consider adopting a resolution to approve a Good Neighbor Policy for Development Projects in the unincorporated area of Solano County
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Consider adopting a resolution (Attachment A) to approve a Good Neighbor Policy for Development Projects in the unincorporated area of Solano County
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Supervisor Wanda Williams introduced the concept of a Good Neighbor Policy in 2023. On December 12, 2023, the Board of Supervisors voted (Yes-3, No-2) to direct staff to develop and return to the Board to consider approval of the Good Neighbor Policy (Exhibit A in the Attachment A Resolution) for development projects in the unincorporated area of Solano County. There was Board discussion regarding the potential benefits of early community outreach and transparency prior to the formal public hearing. This may lead to recognition of these community concerns, consideration of changes in the project scope to address these concerns and improved processing of the application through the formal public hearing process. Other issues discussed included weighing the benefits of early outreach versus potential added steps in the development review process. The attached draft policy contains some flexibility to address various circumstances that may be applicable.
The proposed Good Neighbor Policy focuses on new and subsequent amendments of large and significant projects such as wineries, special event facilities, and zoning changes; and strongly recommends that community outreach occur after an application is deemed complete and before any public hearing. It may also be utilized for other application types depending on the circumstances. A Good Neighbor Policy Outreach Report (GNPOR) which summarizes concerns and responses to the concerns, to be ...
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