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November 22, 2010
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RE: Proposed Rezone
Dear Board:
I own, approximately, 1640 acres of land in the Pentz area of Butte County. Attached are several
Assessor's Plats highlighting the parcels that I own. These lands have been in our family for
approximately 65 years. They have historically been used as ranch land. While we still use these
lands for seasonal grazing,we have found that they are no longer viable to support sustained cattle
ranching. Today's economics, present recession excepted, do not allow for sustainable ranching.
Grazing fees do not cover the property taxes, and even with a Williamson Act tax break, it just
doesn't work.
Our soils are shallow and clay like. They are suitable for short-term seasonal grazing only. They
are not suitable for cultivation or other agricultural farming endeavors.
The recent changes to the General Plan 2030 have designated my lands as Agriculture 20 acre
to 320 acre minimums. We believe that this is an appropriate designation. However, the County
Draft Zoning Map, dated July 2, 2010, has proposed zoning for several of my parcels that is
unrealistic and totally unacceptable.
Assessor's Parcel Numbers 041-120-126& 127,are proposed for 320-acre parcel minimum,while
my 160-acre parcel (041-120-122) immediately adjacent is proposed for Ag 20-acre parcel
minimums. My parcels 041-720-001, 002, & 003 are proposed for 160-acre parcel sizes while
being almost totally surrounded by lands proposed for Ag 20-acre parcels.
It is my opinion that I have been singled out simply because my parcels are presently larger than
some of the adjacent parcels. The design planner most likely thought it would look good to have
some "large parcels." That would be great if those large parcels could support themselves, but
they don't. If zoned to the larger minimum,they become lands preserved to fulfill the philosophical
need for"public open space,"totally at the expense of the owner.
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November 22, 2014
Butte County Board of Supervisors
We urge the Planners and the Board to reconsider the proposed zoning Of APN:041-720-001,002,
&003;041-120-122, 126,&127, Open space is great as long as someone else has to foot the bill.
Your attention to the matter will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly,
Lna Gunn
enclosures
cc: Tim Snellings
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