More Mesa Biological Resource Study

The project entails preparation of a comprehensive biological resource study of More Mesa located in the Goleta Planning Area. More Mesa encompasses approximately 265 acres of undeveloped privately owned property nestled along the Pacific Ocean west of Hope Ranch. Approximately 40 acres of the site is currently zoned Planned Development 70 (70 units) and the rest of the site is designated as Environmentally Sensitive Habitat unsuitable for development. Pursuant to the Goleta Community Plan, prior to accepting any increase in the developable area or the number of allowable residential units, a comprehensive biological study must be done as a stand alone effort - no development is proposed at this time. The study will be prepared by an independent contractor under the direction of Planning and Development, with coordination with the California Coastal Commission and the California Department of Fish and Game.





Project Status

Consultant Selected Rincon Consultants has been selected to prepare the Biological Resources Study. Field work will begin immediately and will last approximately one year. Formal approval of the Rincon Consultants contract by the Board of Supervisors is scheduled for April 15, 2008. Please Note: In order to ensure objective and reliable survey results, do not tamper with, or disturb, any collection/study materials.




Meeting Dates

Board of Supervisors

April 15, 2008 - Board Letter and Attachments


Public Workshop


January 10, 2008 - Notice of Public Workshop The public workshop will be held at 6 P.M. in the Planning Commission Hearing Room, located at 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the scope of the study. Comments regarding the scope of work must be received by January 16, 2008.




Project Documents

Proposed Scope of Work




Contacts

Anne Almy, Supervising Planner
anne@co.santa-barbara.ca.us
(805) 568-2053

Alex Tuttle, Planner
atuttle@co.santa-barbara.ca.us
(805) 884-6844

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