sonoma valley regional park...

Sonoma Valley Regional Park

Expansion

Community Meeting #1

Kenwood Firehouse

Sonoma County Regional Parks Department

Meeting Outline

1. Introduction

2. Site Description

3. Project Goals

4. Assets and Issues

5. Group Exercise

6. Summary

Meeting Purpose

1. Share information about the Project

2. Obtain ideas for the Park Expansion from the community

SDC41 Property Information

• 41+/- acre property

• Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District (“District”)

• purchased from State of California

• transferred title to Parks 2007

• Retain a Conservation Easement

• Hwy 12 scenic view-shed

• Panoramic Views

• Iconic oak woodland and grassland

• Two wetland areas along Hwy 12

• Special status plant species

• Sonoma Valley Wildlife Corridor

• Habitat to support wide range of

animals typical of the area

• deer

• coyote

• hawk

• western bluebird

• bobcat

• mountain lion

Curreri Property Information

• 29 +/- acres

• Sonoma Land Trust purchases property and transfers to Regional

Parks

• Sonoma Land Trust Acquisition Partners

• Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District

• Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation

• Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation

• District retains

• Conservation Easement

• Recreation Conservation Covenant

• Oak woodland, grasslands, seasonal

wetlands and a spring-fed pond

• Panoramic views

• Suitable habitat supporting special status

species

• Pacific Pond Turtle

• California Red-legged Frog

• Grasshopper Sparrow

• Great Blue Heron

Habitat and Species

Potential Activities

• Hiking

• Horseback Riding

• Biking

• Picnicking

• Nature Observation

• Natural Resource Education

District Conservation Easement and Recreation Covenant

• Easement and Covenant Values – to preserve and protect forever

• Scenic and open space resources

• Natural resources and connectivity

• Low intensity recreational and educational resources

• Protection of soil and water

• Easement Restrictions

• Prohibits any use of the property that will impair or interfere

with the conservation values

• Prohibits paved roads and trails

• Limits new structures

• Prohibits outside lighting

• Approval of the Master Plan by the District

Project Schedule

SPRING / SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING

2015 2015 2015-16 2016 2016 2016 2016-17 2017

Project Goals

1. Create a park facility that will be accessible and enjoyed by County residents and visitors.

2. Provide trail access to Sonoma Valley Regional Park Expansion through existing park trails and park staging area.

3. Develop facilities that are sensitive to the unique environment.

4. Provide the public with a range of passive recreation opportunities balanced with a development plan that balances those uses with resource management and protection.

5. Protect unique natural resources while encouraging public education of the resources.

6. Develop resource management policies that enhance the natural habitat.

Assets

1. Parking, Trailhead, Picnic and Amenities

2. Pond

Assets

3. Vista Point

4. Trails, Amenities and Connections

Issues

Group Exercise

Questions and Comments

Group Summary

Project Contact

• Karen Davis-Brown, Park Planner II

• 707-565-1359

• Karen.davis-brown@sonoma-county.org

THANK YOU