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Conduct a noticed public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment Application No. G-23-02 and Rezoning Petition No. Z-23-01 by Chei Chen and Regina Yin. The proposal would change the General Plan land use designation for the Yin Ranch from Agriculture to Parks and Recreation, and Rezone the property from Exclusive Agriculture (A-40) to Park (P) District to allow for the future siting of an Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center and Museum. The property is located at 6319 Pleasants Valley Rd. (APN 121-180-150 and -160). The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
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Published Notice Required? Yes __X__ No _ _
Public Hearing Required? Yes __X__ No _ _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Planning Commission:
1. Conduct a noticed public hearing; and
2. Adopt a resolution (Attachment A) recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve applications G-23-02 and Z-23-01.
SUMMARY:
Chei Chen and Regina Yin own property located at 6319 Pleasants Valley Road (APN 121-180-150 and -160) known as the Yin Ranch. The existing Yin Ranch includes residential, recreation, and agricultural uses. The Planning Commission is being asked to consider a General Plan Amendment to change the property's land use designation from "Agriculture" to "Park and Recreation." The Planning Commission is also being asked to consider a Rezone Petition to change the property's zoning district from "Exclusive Agriculture" (A-40) to "Park" (P). The Park and Recreation general plan designation and the Park zoning district are intended to preserve land well suited for recreation, amusement, and other public uses, including the visiting of museums, historical sites, and other cultural facilities.
The General Plan Amendment and Rezoning Petition constitute Phase 1 of a proposal by the Yin Family to eventually a...
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