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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
THANK YOU
