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Public hearing to consider a Consistency Determination (ALUC-18-11) for the proposed Pacific Flyway Project with the Travis Air Force Base Land Use Compatibility Plan. (Sponsor: City of Fairfield)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Determine that application ALUC-2018-11 Pacific Flyway Project is consistent with the Travis Air Force Base Land Use Compatibility Plan (Sponsor: City of Fairfield).
DISCUSSION:
Project Overview: The applicant, the Pacific Flyway Fund, a nonprofit organization, is proposing to develop, restore and enhance the site as an open space land preserve and wildlife habitat conservation area, with an interpretive and educational facility. The purpose of this project, the Pacific Flyway Center, is to celebrate and educate the public about the environmental and societal importance of the conservation of migratory birds within the Pacific Flyway. The project is envisioned to serve up to 250,000 annual visitors at build out with up to 150 full and part time employees.
Location: The project site, comprised of four parcels totaling approximately 560 acres, is located within the southwest portion of the City of Fairfield's Planning Area. The site is located east of Interstate 680, south of the Gold Hill Road over crossing, adjacent to Ramsey Road. Half of the site, consisting of the two easternmost parcels (APNs: 0046- 050-310, 0046-100-270), is currently owned and managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as part of the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area. The other half, consisting of the two westernmost parcels (APNs: 0046-050-300 & 0046-100-260), is owned by the project applicants.
Site Characteristics: The approximately 560 acres within the site are comprised
of both secondary management area and primary management area habitats as defined
by the Suisun Marsh Preservation Act adopted in 1974 and the Suisun Marsh Protection
Plan adopted in 1977. Elevations range from 0-24' above mean-sea level. The site is
known as the Garibaldi Uni...
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