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PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding incorporating policies relative to the Cache Slough region into the General Plan
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RECOMMENDATION:
1. Determine that the project qualifies for Section 15308 Class 8 Protection of the Environment, of the California Environmental Quality Act.
2. Recommend that the Board of Supervisors amend the General Plan and incorporate policies regarding Cache Slough, as drafted in the attachments.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On May 16, 2019, Planning staff presented an overview relative to the issues related to the potential land conversions in Cache Slough. Planning Commissioners requested that the item be brought back for further discussion and review. Staff is now bringing to the Commission, a specific set of General Plan text and policy, for consideration and recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
The project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15308 Class 8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the Environment, of the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 15308 Class 8 consists of:
Actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Construction activities and relaxation of standards allowing environmental degradation is not included in this exemption.
The project consists of adoption of a policy framework to address potential agricultural land conversions in Cache Slough. Cache Slough is predominantly agriculture, adjacent to the Sacramento River and its tributaries, and the Yolo Bypass floodway. The proposed policies protect the existing agricultural environment and the supporting infrastructure in order to ensure continued economic viability of the region in order to avoid conflicts of Solano County's ...
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