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In addition to this packet, please bring the GavPAC documents binder volume III with
you to the meeting.
All GavPAC materials are also available for download from the following webpage:
http://longrange.sbcountyplanning.org/planareas/gaviota/gaviota.php
Meeting 52 Revised Minutes Review and Approval (Agenda Item No. 4)
There was discussion about the content of the draft Meeting No. 52 minutes during the last
GavPAC meeting. The attached revised draft Meeting No. 52 minutes (Attachment 2) include
the strikeout and underline changes for your review. In addition, the revised trails policy
framework is included as an addendum showing changes made to the document during
Meeting No. 52, as requested by the GavPAC.
GavPAC Deliberations & Recommendations: Agricultural Policy Framework
(Agenda Item No. 7)
The main purpose of this meeting is to continue the introduction of the Agricultural Policy
Framework developed by the Agricultural Subcommittee (AS) over their 26 meetings. This and
subsequent meetings will describe the key components of the framework to elicit public
comments and GavPAC feedback. We intend to rollout the components in two stages as noted
below. The Agricultural Policy Framework is organized into the following sections, with
background information on those components yet to be discussed and status update on those
components that have been discussed:
1. Statement of Purpose and Intent
Discussed during GavPAC meeting 53. The GavPAC discussed the Statement of
Purpose and Intent briefly, and then acted to postpone consideration of revisions after
the discussion of all other components of the agricultural policy framework.
2. Draft Steep Slopes Standards
Discussed during GavPAC meeting 53. The GavPAC discussed the draft steep slopes
standards and then acted to: “adopt the AS recommendation for agricultural
development on slopes of 40% or more, adding direction to staff to work out a provision
for reclamation (research issues such as including enforcement and timing issues)
when the agricultural operation has been abandoned (to be defined). Staff is also
directed to point out to the AS to conforming changes to the grading ordinance to
implement the agricultural standards for slopes over 40%.”
3. Partners in Restoration Program
Discussed during GavPAC meeting 53. The GavPAC discussed the Partners in
Restoration Program, and then acted to table the discussion of the PIR program until
the next meeting to allow Van Leer and Coates time to incorporate the final AS
identified revisions into the PIR. The requested revised PIR document is attached to this
packet as Attachment 5.
Planning and Development Department LONG RANGE PLANNING DIVISION
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