Freestone Zoning and Land Use Changes
Permit Sonoma's Planning Division is reviewing the land use designation and zoning of the 29 properties that make up the community of Freestone. Permit Sonoma is recommending that the land use designation and zoning of 17 properties be changed in order to conform to the County General Plan.
The Freestone Zoning and Land Use Changes have been approved by the County Board of Supervisors
Please review the final minutes of the April 24 Board hearing for information on the meeting:
The final resolution and ordinance will be posted when they become available.
April 24 BOS Meeting
Objectives
- Engage the community and receive input on the appropriate land use designations and zoning.
- Identify and preserve land use of historic commercial and residential properties.
- Eliminate the land use discrepancies and conflict between the General Plan and zoning.
Community Workshop
Planning staff hosted a community workshop on November 2, 2017, in order to receive public input on upcoming zoning corrections for Freestone. The workshop was held at the Salmon Creek Fall Environmental Education Center, 1935 Bohemian Highway, Occidental.
Planning Commission Meetings
Board of Supervisors Public Hearing
The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to consider an action on the request to change the Zoning and Land Use designation of 17 parcels in Freestone.
The public hearing was held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. at:Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Chambers
575 Administration Drive, Room 100A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Board Action: Approved as recommended AYES: Gorin, Zane, Gore, Hopkins ABSENT: Rabbitt Approved by Resolution 18-0149
Status
APPROVED
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved the recommended changes with a 4-0 vote at the April 24, 2018 hearing.
Application Type
General Plan Amendment, Rezoning
Environmental Review
Exempt, under the General Rule (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3)) as it can be seen with certainty that the project will have no significant effect on the environment since the project consists of zoning and land use changes that have no effect on the physical environment.
Documents
BOS Fact Sheet (Updated) (PDF)
Overview of the Freestone Zoning and Land Use Corrections which includes current issues and project objectives
March 1, 2018 Staff Report Memo (PDF)
Staff report detailing the recommended land use and zoning changes in Freestone with revisions, recommended by the Planning Commission for approval on March 1, 2018.
Existing and Proposed Zoning Map March 1, 2018
Prepared Zoning Map showing the extent of the existing and proposed zoning, recommended by the Planning Commission for approval on March 1, 2018.
Planning Commission Staff Report and Attachments(PDF)
February 1, 2018 Staff report detailing the recommended land use and zoning changes in Freestone with attachments including maps
Community Outreach Map (PDF)
Aerial map of active land uses and zoning in Freestone
Zoning Map (PDF)
Extent of current Zoning Districts in Freestone
General Plan Land Use Map (PDF)
Extent of current General Plan Land Use Designations in Freestone
Historic District Map (PDF)
Extent of Freestone Historic District boundary
Workshop Presentation – November 2, 2017 (PDF)