Source: http://www.stanislauslafco.org/info/PublicNotices.htm
Timestamp: 2019-04-21 12:51:19
Document Index: 437466864

Matched Legal Cases: ['Application No. 2019', 'Application No. 10', '§15301', 'APPLICATION NO. 2018', 'Application No. 10', 'Application No. 2015']

LAFCO - Public Notices
Public Hearing Notice for the April 24, 2019 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., April 28, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider: 1) LAFCO App No. 2019-03 – Whitmore Ranch Reorganization to the City of Ceres: Request to annex approx. 94 acres at the southeast corner of Whitmore Ave. and Moore Rd. to the City of Ceres. The Commission as a Responsible Agency will consider the environmental documentation prepared by the City of Ceres, as Lead Agency; and 2) Adoption of the Proposed LAFCO Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. More info: www.stanislauslafco.org or call 525-7660.
- Public Hearing Notice - LAFCO Application No. 2019-03 - Whitmore Ranch Reorganization to the City of Ceres (dated 04/02/2019, for more information see below)
Posted By: Jennifer (04/02/2019)
Agency Referral and Request for Comments: Whitmore Ranch Reorganization to the City of Ceres
Project Description: The City of Ceres has requested to annex approximately 94 acres at the southeast corner of Whitmore Avenue and Moore Road within the City’s Sphere of Influence. The reorganization is part of the Whitmore Ranch Specific Plan which proposes a mix of open space, schools, and residential uses. As part of the request, the project area will detach from the Ceres Fire Protection District
Please see the links below for the referral, maps, and additional information. Questions or comments may also be submitted by e-mail to: lafco@stancounty.com
- Project Referral (02/05/19)
- Application & Attachments
- Maps and Legal Description
- Plan for Services
- Plan for Agricultural Preservation
- City Resolutions
- Draft EIR
- Final EIR
Posted By: Jennifer (02/05/2019)
Public Hearing Notice for the March 27, 2019 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., April 28, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider: 1) Proposed Amendment to Policies and Procedures – Ag Preservation Policy (Policy 20); 2) Fairway 7 Annexation to County Service Area 18; and 3) Linde Change of Organization to Keyes CSD. The Commission will consider the negative declaration (item2), and mitigated negative declaration (item3) prepared by the County pursuant to CEQA. More info: www.stanislauslafco.org or call 525-7660.
- Public Hearing Notice - Proposed Amendment to Policies and Procedures - Ag Preservation Policy (Policy 20) (dated 03/04/2019)
- Public Hearing Notice - Fairway 7 Annexation to County Service Area 18 (dated 03/04/2019)
- Public Hearing Notice - Linde Change of Organization to Keyes CSD (dated 03/04/2019)
Posted By: Jennifer (03/04/2019)
Agency Referral and Request for Comments: Linde Change of Organization to Keyes Community Services District
Project Description: The proposed project is a request to annex a 5.3-acre parcel to the Keyes Community Services District for water service to serve a liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) plant located on the east side of Faith Home Road southwest of Highway 99 within the Keyes Community Services District Sphere of Influence. APN: 045-026-043
- Project Referral (02/08/19)
- Mitigation Documents
- Map & Legal Description
Posted By: Jennifer (02/08/2019)
Agency Referral and Request for Comments: Fairway 7 Estates Change of Organization to the County Service Area 18 - Atlas Park
Project Description: Stanislaus County has requested to modify the sphere of influence and annex approximately 8.44 acres located on the east side of Stearns Road just north of Highway 120/108 northeast of the City of Oakdale to County Service Area 18 (Atlas Park). The annexation will serve a proposed residential subdivision with extended county services, including CSA administration, storm drainage, parks and landscape maintenance, sidewalk maintenance, chain-link fencing and a masonry wall as a result of the annexation. APN: 064-016-004
- Sphere of InfluenceI Application
- Board of Supervisors Agenda Item
Public Hearing Notice & Request for Comments: Proposed Amendment to Policy 22 - Agricultural Preservation Policy
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at a meeting starting at 6:00 P.M. in the Basement Chambers at 10th Street Place, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, for the following: LAFCO will consider an amendment to its existing Agricultural Preservation Policy (Policy 22) regarding the timing of in-lieu fee collection if being used as an agricultural preservations strategy. Comments are being requested by March 15, 2019 to be included with the staff report. Comments will also be accepted prior to and at the public hearing on March 27, 2019. Copies of the meeting agenda and staff reports will be available five days prior to the hearing date at the LAFCO Office (1010 10th Street, 3rd Floor, Modesto, CA) and online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions may directed to the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
Posted By: Jennifer (2/06/2019)
Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments: Keyes 19 North & South Reorganization to the Keyes Community Services District & County Service Area 26
Project Description: Request to annex two residential subdivisions totaling 19 acres to the Keyes Community Services District for water and sewer services and to County Service Area (CSA) 26 for storm drainage, park facilities, a block wall, and landscaping. The annexation to CSA 26 will also include a sphere of influence amendment. The “North” subdivision site is located north of Norma Way and west of Tanya Way. The “South” subdivision is located south of Norma Way and west of Washington Road. Both sites are located in Keyes. APNs include: 045-021-003, 045-021-023, 045-021-024, 045-071-005 and a portion of 045-021-008 for the CSD annexation and the entire parcels for the CSA 26 annexation. (See attached maps for further detail.) Stanislaus County, through its planning process, assumed the role of Lead Agency, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), for the project. The County approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration for purposes of CEQA. LAFCO, as a Responsible Agency, will consider the environmental documentation prepared by the City as part of its action.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at a meeting starting at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider this item.
Please see the links below for the referral, maps, and additional information.
Comments will be accepted prior to and at the public hearing on January 23, 2019. If you would like them to be included in the staff report for the proposal, they will need to be submitted no later than January 11, 2019. Questions or comments may also be submitted by e-mail to: lafco@stancounty.com
Copies of the meeting agenda and staff reports will be available five days prior to the hearing date at the LAFCO Office (1010 10th Street, 3rd Floor, Modesto, CA) and online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions may directed to the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
- Project Referral (12/14/2018)
- CSA 26 Legal Description and Map
- Keyes CSD Legal Description and Map
Posted By: Jennifer (12/14/2018 & Agenda on 01/16/2019)
Public Hearing Notice for the December 5, 2018 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., December 5, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider 1) Out-of-Boundary Service App. – Modesto Mobile Home Park, 4024 McHenry Ave: Request by the City of Modesto to extend Sewer Service to Modesto Mobile Home Park. APN: 052-060-002; 2) Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update for Oakdale Irrigation District; and 3) Adoption of Conflict of Interest Code for Stanislaus LAFCO. LAFCO Staff determined that per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15061(b)(3) the above are considered exempt. More info: www.stanislauslafco.org or call 525-7660.
- Public Hearing Notice - Out-of-Boundary Service Agreement for Modesto Mobile Home Park 4024 McHenry Ave (dated 11/11/2018)
Posted By: Jennifer (11/14/18)
Agency Referral and Request for Comments: BMW, KIA and Valley Lexus Change of Organization to the County Service Area No. 20
Project Description: A request to modify the sphere of influence and annex eight parcels consisting of approximately 15.05 acres into County Service Area (CSA) No. 20 (Summit Corporate Center). The property will receive extended county services, including CSA administration and storm drain system maintenance as a result of the annexation. LAFCO Staff has determined that under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15061(b)(3), the proposal is considered exempt as there is no possibility that the proposed change of organization may have a significant effect on the environment. APNs: 046-010-036 through 040, 046-011-073 and 046-010-075. (See attached map.))
Posted By: Jennifer (10/01/2018)
Agency Referral and Request for Comments: Interstate Truck Center (Keyes Community Services District)
Project Description: Formerly included as part of Out-of-Boundary Application No. 10 – Golden State Boulevard (Keyes Community Services District), the application is a request to extend water to Interstate Truck Center in order to address high levels of arsenic and nitrates in the water supply. The water line was previously deemed exempt by the Keyes CSD under Article 19 §15301(b)(3) the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). APN: 045-052-018
Agency Referral and Request for Comments: Out of Boundary Application for Oakdale Golf & Country Club
Project Description: A request by the City of Oakdale to extend water and sewer service outside city limits to serve an existing clubhouse and restaurant facility at a golf course and country club located at 243 N. Stearns Road. The City of Oakdale, as Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has filed a Notice of Exemption. As a responsible agency, the Commission will consider the City of Oakdale’s determination. APN: 064-016-018 (See attached map).
Agency Referral and Request for Comments: 119 G Street Change of Organization to the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District
Project Description: Request by the City of Modesto to annex a 0.32-acre parcel to the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District. The property was previously a well site owned by the City and has since been sold and detached from the City limits. The annexation would return the property back to the jurisdiction of the District for fire services. This item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to regulation 15061(b)(3). APN: 133-016-007. (See attached map.)
Posted By: Jennifer (09/06/2018)
Agency Referral and Request for Comments: Northwest Newman Phase I Reorganization to the City of Newman
Project Description: Request to annex approximately 121.31 acres to the City of Newman and simultaneously detach the area from the West Stanislaus Fire Protection District and Central California Irrigation District. The project area is located northwest of the Newman City Limits, west of Highway 33 and south of Stuhr Road. (See attached map & APN list.)
- APN List
- Northwest Newman Master Plan
- Draft and Final EIR
Posted By: Jennifer (08/14/2018)
Public Hearing Notice for the August 22, 2018 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., August 25, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider 1) LAFCO APPLICATION NO. 2018-03 - ORCHARD VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK CHANGE OF ORGANIZATION TO KEYES COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT- A request to annex an 8.45 acre mobile home park to the Keyes Community Services District located on the east side of Faith Home Road in the northern part of Keyes. This item is considered exempt from CEQA. More info: www.stanislauslafco.org or call 525-7660.
- Public Hearing Notice - Orchard Village Mobile Home Park Change of Organization to the Keyes Community Services District (dated 08/01/2018)
Posted By: Jennifer (0801/2018 & Agenda on 08/15/2018)
Protest Hearing Notice for August 29, 2018:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission will conduct a Protest Hearing on August 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., at the Oakdale Rural Fire Protection District Station 3, 13200 Valley Home Road, in Valley Home, California regarding: DIVISION 1 NORTH AREA CHANGE OF ORGANIZATION TO THE OAKDALE RURAL FIRE PROECTION DISTRICT - A request by the Oakdale Rural Fire Protection District to expand the Sphere of Influence and annex approximately 57,595+/- acres to the District. The proposed project area is located in the northernmost area of Stanislaus County, adjacent to San Joaquin and Calaveras Counties. The purpose of the request is to allow the District to provide continued services and extend its special tax to the area.
- Protest Hearing Notice and Form
Posted By: Jennifer (07/30/2018)
Agency Referral and Request for Comments: Out-of-Boundary Application No. 10 - Golden State Boulevard (Keyes Community Services District)
Project Description: The Keyes Community Services District is requesting that LAFCO consider approval of an out-of-boundary service extension to provide water to three commercial businesses (Interstate Truck Center, Price Ford of Turlock & Best Western Orchard Inn) in order to address high levels of arsenic and nitrates in their water supply. The three businesses are located along Golden State Boulevard north of the City of Turlock and south of the Keyes CSD boundary and outside of the District’s Sphere of Influence. APNs 045-053-038, 045-052-018, & 045-062-018 (See attached Project Map).
- Referral & Application
Posted By: Jennifer (06/18/2018, Revised 07/02/18)
Agency Referral and Request for Comments: Orchard Village Mobile Home Park Change of Organization to Keyes Community Services District
Project Description: Request to annex an 8.45 acre mobile home park to the Keyes Community Services District. The proposal is located on the east side of Faith Home Road in the northern part of the town of Keyes, within the District’s Sphere of Influence. The annexation will include the abandonment of two existing wells and connection to the Keyes CSD public water system in order to address high levels of arsenic. APN 045-002-003. (See attached Project Map).
Posted By: Jennifer (06/13/2018)
Public Hearing Notice for the June 27, 2018 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., June 27, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider 1) Division 1 North Area Change of Organization to Oakdale Rural Fire Protection District – a request to modify the Sphere of Influence and annex to Oakdale Rural Fire Protection District to the northernmost area of Stanislaus County adjacent to San Joaquin and Calaveras Counties – Cont. from the April 25, 2018 meeting; and 2) Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update for Rock Creek Water District. These items are considered exempt from CEQA. More information: www.stanislauslafco.org or call 525-7660.
- Public Hearing Notice - Division 1 North Area Change of Org. to Oakdale Rural Fire Protection District (dated 06/06/2018)
Posted By: Jennifer (06/06/2018 & Agenda on 06/21/2018)
Public Hearing Notice for the May 23, 2018 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., May 23, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider: 1) Adoption of the Final LAFCO Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019; 2) Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update for the Salida Sanitary District; and 3) Out-of-Boundary Service Application - Tioga Avenue, Oakdale. Each of the items are considered exempt from CEQA. Copies of the agenda and staff reports will be available 5 days prior to the meeting date at the LAFCO Office or online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. For questions, please contact the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
- Public Hearing Notice - Final LAFCO Budget (dated 05/02/2018)
- Public Hearing Notice - Out-of-Boundary - Tioga Avenue (Oakdale) (dated 05/01/2018)
- Includes application, initial study, and attachments
Posted By: Jennifer (05/02/2018)
Public Hearing Notice for the April 25, 2018 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., April 28, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider: 1) Adoption of the proposed LAFCO Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019; 2) Out-of-Boundary Service Application - 310 River Road & 240 Bunker Avenue (City of Modesto); 3) Division 1 North Area Change of Organization to the Oakdale Rural Fire Protection District - a request to modify the sphere of influence and annex to Oakdale Rural Fire District to the northernmost area of Stanislaus County adjacent to San Joaquin and Calaveras Counties. Each of the items are considered exempt from CEQA. Copies of the agenda and staff reports will be available 5 days prior to the meeting date at the LAFCO Office or online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. For questions, please contact the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
- Public Hearing Notice - Proposed LAFCO Budget (dated 4/4//2018)
- Public Hearing Notice - Out-of-Boundary 310 River Road & 240 Bunker Ave (dated 4/4/2018)
- Public Hearing Notice - Division 1 North Area Change of Org. to Oakdale Rural Fire Protection District (dated 4/4/2018, see additional info in notice below)
Posted By: Jennifer (04/04/2018)
Agency Referral and Request for Comments: Division 1 North Area Change of Organization to Oakdale Rural Fire Protection District
Project Description: Request to expand the Sphere of Influence and annex approximately 57,595 acres to the Oakdale Rural Fire Protection District. The proposed project area is located in the northernmost area of Stanislaus County, adjacent to San Joaquin and Calaveras Counties.
- District Resolution and Plan for Services
- Tax Sharing Agreement
- Assessment Calculation
Posted By: Jennifer (11/03/2017 & Updated on 04/04/18)
Public Hearing Notice for the March 28, 2018 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., March 28, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider 1) Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update for Newman Drainage District – an update to the informational document for the district; and 2) Palm Estates & Wenstrand Ranch Change of Org. to County Service Area (CSA) No. 19 - a request to modify the sphere of influence and annex to CSA 19 APNs 024-050-016 & 024-032-023). Both items are considered exempt from CEQA. More information: www.stanislauslafco.org or call 525-7660.
- Public Hearing Notice & Map for CSA 19
Posted By: Jennifer (03/28/2018 & Agenda on 03/28/2018)
Public Hearing Notice & Request for Comments: Stanislaus LAFCO Policies and Procedures Update
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at a meeting starting at 6:00 P.M. in the Basement Chambers at Tenth Street Place (1010 10th Street, Modesto) for the following: Stanislaus LAFCO will consider an update to its Policies and Procedures document. The update affects Sections 4 and 7 of the document and includes several non-substantive changes, removal of outdated language, and minor clarifications to reflect new State laws. The update also includes the addition of Policy 15(a), outlining a recent change to State law that requires the Commission’s review of certain fire protection contracts or agreements (SB-239).
The sections with proposed changes and notice can be viewed here:
- View the Notice & Draft Policies and Procedures Update
Comments are being requested by January 12, 2018 to be included with the staff report. Comments will also be accepted prior to and at the public hearing on January 24, 2018. Copies of the meeting agenda and staff reports will be available five days prior to the hearing date at the LAFCO Office (1010 10th Street, 3rd Floor, Modesto, CA) and online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions may directed to the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
Posted By: Jennifer (12/13/17)
Public Hearing Notice and Request for Comments: T Street Reorganization to the City of Newman
Project Description: Request to annex approximately 3 acres to the City of Newman and simultaneously detach the territory from the West Stanislaus Fire Protection District and Central California Irrigation District. The proposal is located at the southwest corner of the Orestimba Road and T Street intersection, just west of the Newman City Limits. The site includes a portion of APN 026-026-027. The Commission as a Responsible Agency will consider the environmental documentation prepared by the City of Newman, as Lead Agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at a meeting starting at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider this item.
Comments will be accepted prior to and at the public hearing on December 6, 2017. If you would like them to be included in the staff report for the proposal, they will need to be submitted no later than November 28, 2017. Questions or comments may also be submitted by e-mail to: lafco@stancounty.com
- Project Referral (11/03/2017)
- Map and Legal Description
- City Resolution and Initial Study
Posted By: Jennifer (11/15/2017 & Agenda on 11/28/17)
Public Hearing Notice for the September 27, 2017 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., September 27, 2017, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider a request to modify the Sphere of Influence (SOI) and annex 8,994+/- acres to the Eastside Water District, generally northeast of the District in Stanislaus and Merced Counties. The District is Lead Agency pursuant to CEQA and adopted a Negative Declaration. LAFCO will consider this environmental documentation as part of the project. More information is on the LAFCO website: www.stanislauslafco.org, or by calling 525-7660.
- Project Referral (06/30/2017)
- Legal Description (Revised)
Posted By: Jennifer (09/06/2017 & Agenda on 09/20/17 )
Public Hearing Notice for the August 23, 2017 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., August 23, 2017, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider the Out-of-Boundary Service Application for Litt Road Corporation Yard (City of Modesto). Copies of the agenda and staff reports will be available 5 days prior to the meeting date at the LAFCO Office or online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. For questions, please contact the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
- Public Hearing Notice & Maps
Posted By: Jennifer (08/01/2017 and Agenda on 08/16/2017)
Public Hearing Notice for the May 24, 2017 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., May 24th, 2017, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider: 1) Adoption of the Final LAFCO Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018; 2) MSR/SOI Update for the Riverdale Park Tract Community Services District, and 3) Selection of a Public Members. Copies of the agenda and staff reports will be available 5 days prior to the meeting date at the LAFCO Office or online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. For questions, please contact the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
Posted By: Jennifer (5/04/2017)
Public Hearing Notice for the April 26, 2017 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., April 26, 2017, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider: 1) Adoption of the Proposed LAFCO Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018; 2) MSR/SOI Update for the Turlock Irrigation District, and 3) Selection of Public and Alternate Public Members. Copies of the agenda and staff reports will be available 5 days prior to the meeting date at the LAFCO Office or online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. For questions, please contact the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
Posted By: Jennifer (4/05/2017 & Agenda on 4/20/17)
Public Hearing Notice and Request for Comments: City of Patterson Detachment from the Del Puerto Water District
Project Description: The City of Patterson has requested to detach approximately 326.34 acres from the Del Puerto Water District, located east of the California Aqueduct and Rogers Road along the North and south sides of Sperry Road in the west Patterson area. The City and District currently have overlapping boundaries. The proposal is being requested to remove the overlap in compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at a meeting starting at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider this item.
Comments will be accepted prior to and at the public hearing on March 22, 2017. If you would like them to be included in the staff report for the proposal, they will beed to be submitted no later than Friday, March 10, 2017. Questions or comments may also be submitted by e-mail to: lafco@stancounty.com
- Project Referral (02/23/2017)
Posted By: Jennifer (02/23/2017 & Agenda on 03/15/2017)
Public Hearing Notice & Request for Comments: Draft Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update for the Modesto Irrigation District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at a meeting starting at 6:00 P.M. in the Basement Chambers at 10th Street Place, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, for the following: Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update for the Modesto Irrigation District - LAFCO staff is proposing that the District's boundaries be affirmed as they currently exist and remain unchanged. This item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to regulations Section 15306 and 15061(b)(3). The draft MSR and SOI can be viewed at the link below. Comments will be accepted prior to and at the public hearing on February 22, 2017. Copies of the meeting agenda and staff reports will be available five days prior to the hearing date at the LAFCO Office (1010 10th Street, 3rd Floor, Modesto, CA) and online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions may directed to the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
- View the Draft Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence
Posted By: Jennifer (Notice & Draft MSR/SOI on 2/7/2017)
Public Hearing Notice for the September 28, 2016 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., September 28, 2016, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider: 1) Out-of-Boundary Service Application – 4201 McHenry Avenue – Findlay Automotive Group; 2) Out-of-Boundary Service Application – 716 N. Daubenberger Road – RAM Farms. The Commission as a Responsible agency will consider the environmental documentation prepared by the City of Turlock and Stanislaus County. Copies of the agenda and staff reports will be available 5 days prior to the meeting date at the LAFCO Office or online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. For questions, please contact the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
- Public Hearing Notice - Findlay Automotive Group (dated 9/7//2016)
- Public Hearing Notice - RAM Farms (dated 9/7/2016)
Posted By: Jennifer (09/07/2016 & Agenda on 9/22/2016)
Public Hearing Notice & Request for Comments: Oakdale Irrigation District Annexation Applications
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at a meeting starting at 6:00 P.M. in the Basement Chambers at 10th Street Place, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, for the following:
Fringe Parcels Change of Organization to the Oakdale Irrigation District
Proposal to annex ±330 gross acres consisting of nine parcels to the Oakdale Irrigation District (OID). The Fringe Parcels have historically received water for their in-District acreage. The project proposes to annex the out-of-District acreage so that the OID boundary is aligned with parcel lines. Includes APNs: 002-049-013, 002-050-003, 002-052-010, 002-052-011, 002-052-015, 002-052-021, 006-091-004, 006-091-006, & 010-015-071
Additional Parcels Change of Organization to the Oakdale Irrigation District
Proposal to annex ±740 gross acres consisting of five parcels to the Oakdale Irrigation District (OID). The Project proposes to annex the out-of-District acreage of each parcel, and supply OID surface water to those parcels as “Tier Two” OID customers. Includes APNs: 002-020-007, 002-053-021, 010-015-061, 010-072-002 (in Stanislaus County) & 207-090-02 (in San Joaquin County)
The Commission as a Responsible Agency will consider the environmental documentation prepared by the Oakdale Irrigation District, as Lead Agency. Please see the links below for the referral, maps, and additional information.
Comments will be accepted prior to and at the public hearing on August 24, 2016. If you would like them to be included in the staff report for the proposal, they will beed to be submitted no later than Friday, August 12, 2016. Questions or comments may also be submitted by e-mail to: lafco@stancounty.com
- Public Hearing Notice (dated 8/3/2016)
- Fringe Parcels Annexation Referral (07/13/2016)
- Additional Parcels Annexation Referral (07/13/2016)
Posted By: Jennifer (07/13/2016 & Agenda on 8/17/16)
Public Hearing Notice for the July 27, 2016 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., May 25, 2016, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider: 1) Municipal Service Review (MSR) & Sphere of Influence (SOI) Update for West Side Water & Irrigation Districts; (2) MSR & SOI for the Fire Protection Districts; and (3) Continued Hearing: MSR & SOI Modification - City of Riverbank. The Commission as a Responsible Agency will consider the environmental documentation prepared by the City of Riverbank, as Lead Agency. Copies of the agenda and staff reports will be available 5 days prior to the meeting date at the LAFCO Office or online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. For questions, please contact the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
- View the Draft Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update for the Countywide Fire Protection District
Posted By: Jennifer (Notice on 06/30/16, Draft on 7/6/15, Agenda on 7/21/16)
Notice of Public Hearing: Municipal Service Review No. 2016-01 & Sphere of Influence Modification No. 2016-01 - City of Riverbank
Project Description: The City of Riverbank has requested to expand its Sphere of Influence (SOI) by approximately 1,479 acres. The proposal includes designation of a Primary Area, a near term (0-10 year) planning area within the proposed SOI. The City has also identified a larger “Area of Concern” outside of the proposed SOI. (This designation does not denote any particular land uses and is not proposed to be included in the SOI, but rather, represents an area of concern for the City regarding potential land use decisions in the area.) The City’s application also includes a Municipal Service Review (MSR), an informational document required to be updated prior to or in conjunction with a SOI modification.
The Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) heard the City's request at its May 25, 2016 meeting. The item was continued to the Commission's July 27, 2016 meeting at 6:00pm in the Basement Chambers at 1010 10th Street, Modesto. The Commission, as a Responsible Agency, will consider the environmental documentation prepared by the City of Riverbank, as Lead Agency. Comments will be accepted prior to and at the public hearing on July 27, 2016. Copies of the meeting agenda and staff reports will be available five days prior to the hearing date at the LAFCO Office (1010 10th Street, 3rd Floor, Modesto, CA) and online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions may directed to the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
- Public Hearing Notice (dated 5/4/2016)
- Project Referral (dated 4/4/2016), includes:
- City Resolution 2016-021- Resolution of Application
- City Resolution 2016-022 - Sustainable Agricultural Strategy
- MSR/SOI Update
- Riverbank General Plan & Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
- City Resolution 2009-017 - Certifying the EIR
Posted By: Jennifer (Referral on 04/04/2016, Notice on 05/03/2016 & Agenda on 05/18/2016)
Public Hearing Notice for the May 25, 2016 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wed., May 25, 2016, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, to consider: 1) Out-of-Boundary Service Application – 4761 McHenry Avenue – Valley BMW/KIA; 2) Adoption of the Final Budget for FY 2016-2017; and 3) Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Modification for the City of Riverbank. The Commission as a Responsible Agency will consider the environmental documentation prepared by the City of Riverbank, as Lead Agency. More information is available on the LAFCO website: www.stanislauslafco.org, or by calling 525-7660.
Posted By: Jennifer (Notice on 04/29/16 and Agenda on 05/18/2016)
Protest Hearing for Dissolution of County Service Area No. 2 (Airport District) and County Service Area No. 3 (Riverdale Park Tract) - May 31, 2016
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 31, 2016, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., in Conference Room 3001, 3rd Floor, Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, California, the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will conduct a Protest Hearing regarding: DISSOLUTION OF COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 2 (AIRPORT DISTRICT) AND COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 3 (RIVERDALE PARK TRACT) – A proposal initiated by LAFCO to dissolve County Service Area (CSA) No. 2 (Airport District) and County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 (Riverdale Park Tract). On April 27, 2016, the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission heard and approved this dissolution proposal. The terms and conditions for the dissolution are set forth in LAFCO Resolution Nos. 2016-06 and 2016-07, which are available for review online and at the LAFCO office. The two CSAs are currently inactive, are not receiving revenue and are not providing services. The dissolutions will not impact services or create any new taxes or fees for residents within the CSA boundaries. CSA No. 2 (Airport District) is located south of Yosemite Boulevard, west of Tioga Drive, north of Hillside Drive and east of South Santa Rosa Avenue. CSA No. 3 (Riverdale Park Tract) is located at the South Carpenter Road and West Hatch Road intersection, south of the Tuolumne River, and north of West Hatch Road with parcels mostly west of the intersection.
Please view the Hearing Notice below for more information, a detailed map of the area, and your right to protest.
- Protest Hearing Notice
- Protest Form
- Resolution No. 2016-06 CSA 2 (Airport District)
- Resolution No. 2016-07 CSA 3 (Riverdale Park Tract)
Posted By: Jennifer (Notice on 4/29/2016)
Public Hearing Notice for the April 27, 2016 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), on Wed. April 27, 2016, at a meeting starting at 6:00 P.M. in the Joint Chambers, Basement Level, 10th Street Place, 1010 10th St, Modesto, will consider: 1) Ellen Avenue Reorganization to the City of Modesto; 2) Dissolution of County Service Area (CSA) No. 2 (Airport District) and County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 (Riverdale Park Tract); and 3) Adoption of the Proposed LAFCO Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. Copies of the agenda and staff reports will be available 5 days prior to the meeting date at the LAFCO Office or online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. For questions, please contact the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
Posted By: Jennifer (Notice on 04/06/16 and Agenda on 04/27/16)
Agency Referral and Request for Comments: Ellen Avenue Reorganization to the City of Modesto
Project Description: Petition to annex approximately .97 acres of real property and adjacent right-of-way on Ellen Avenue and Paradise Road to the City of Modesto and simultaneously detach the area from the Burbank-Paradise Fire Protection District.
Should your agency have any comments on the proposal, please submit them as soon as possible or no later than Friday, April 1, 2016 to be included in the staff report for the proposal. Questions or comments may also be submitted by e-mail to: lafco@stancounty.com
- Project Referral (03/10/2016)
- City Resolution and Plan for Services
Posted By: Jennifer (03/10/2016)
Public Hearing Notice & Request for Comments: Draft Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update for the County Service Areas within Stanislaus County
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at a meeting starting at 6:00 P.M. in the Basement Chambers at 10th Street Place, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, for the following: Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update for the County Service Areas (CSAs) within Stanislaus County - LAFCO staff is proposing that the District's boundaries be affirmed as they currently exist and remain unchanged. Please note that the update provides a recommendation to dissolve CSA No. 2 (Airport District Park) and CSA No. 3 (Riverdale Park Tract), due to inactivity. This item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to regulations Section 15306 and 15061(b)(3). The draft MSR and SOI can be viewed at the link below. Comments are being requested by February 1, 2016 to be included with the staff report. Comments will also be accepted prior to and at the public hearing on February 24, 2016. Copies of the meeting agenda and staff reports will be available five days prior to the hearing date at the LAFCO Office (1010 10th Street, 3rd Floor, Modesto, CA) and online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions may directed to the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
- View the Agenda & Staff Report
Posted By: Jennifer (Notice & Draft MSR/SOI on 1/14/2016) and Sara (Agenda & Staff Report on 2/17/2016)
Public Hearing Notice for the January 27, 2016 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), on Wed. Jan. 27, 2016, at a meeting starting at 6:00 P.M. in the Joint Chambers, Basement Level, 10th Street Place, 1010 10th St, Modesto, will consider: 1) Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update for the Monterey Park Tract Community Services District; 2) Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update for the Western Hills Water District; 3) Out-of-Boundary Service Application – 4346 Jessup Road (Keyes Community Services District); and 4) Election of Officers – Commission Chair and Vice Chair. Copies of the agenda and staff reports will be available 5 days prior to the meeting date at the LAFCO Office or online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. For questions, please contact the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
Posted By: Jennifer (Notice on 01/05/16 & Agenda on 01/20/2016)
Protest Hearing for Crane Crossing Change of Organization - September 15, 2015:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 15, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., in Conference Room 3001, 3rd Floor, Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, California, the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will conduct a Protest Hearing regarding: LAFCO Application No. 2015-01 - Crane Crossing Change of Organization to the City of Oakdale - A proposal initiated by the City of Oakdale to annex 98.66 acres into the City Limits to accommodate a mix of residential and commercial development as part of the Crane Crossing Specific Plan. The proposed annexation is located just west of the existing City Limits, along West F (Highway 108) in the Crane Road area.
Posted By: Sara (Notice on 8/24/2015, Agenda on 9/11/2015)
Notice of Public Hearing: Crane Crossing Change of Organization to the City of Oakdale
Notice is hereby given that the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at a meeting starting at 6:00 PM in the Joint Chambers, Basement Level, Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, CA to consider the following proposal:
Project Description: The City of Oakdale has requested to expand its Sphere of Influence (SOI) by approximately 82 acres. This includes 69 acres east of the City, referred to as a portion of the Sierra Pointe Specific Plan (“Area 9”) in City documents, along Stearns Road and Highway 108/120, and a 13-acre portion of the Crane Crossing Specific Plan (“Area 3”) located in the Crane Road / Highway 108 area. The entirety of the SOI modification is proposed to be included in the “Primary Area.” An updated Municipal Service Review has been prepared and will be included as part of the Commission’s action.
As part of this proposal, the City also requests to annex the southerly portion of the Crane Crossing Specific Plan area consisting of 98.66 acres just west of the City Limits to accommodate a mix of residential and commercial development. LAFCO, as a Responsible Agency, will also review and consider the Environmental Impact Report prepared by the City , as Lead Agency.
This item was originally scheduled to be heard at the Commission's June 24, 2015 meeting and included proposed detachment from the Oakdale Rural Fire Protection District. The City and the District are currently considering an agreement that would seek annexation without detachment form the District.
Please see the links below for the agenda, copy of the notice, referral, and additional information.
- Additional Correspondence (Received after July 13, 2015)
- Revised Notice (7/1/2015)
- Project Referral and Notice (5/5/2015)
- City of Oakdale's Application & Plan for Services
- Draft Municipal Service Review
- City of Oakdale 2030 General Plan
- Crane Crossing Specific Plan (CCSP)
- Crane Crossing Financing Plan
- Crane Crossing Utility Master Plans
- Sierra Pointe Specific Plan (SPSP)
- Sierra Pointe Financing Plan
- Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
- Draft EIR Appendices
- 2030 General Plan CEQA Findings
- Notice of Determination - 2030 GP
- Notice of Determination - CCSP
- Notice of Determination - SPSP
City Council Resolutions & Ordinances:
- Resolution No. 2013-84 - 2030 GP Adoption
- Resolution No. 2014-24 - Water Supply Assessment
- Resolution No. 2014-25 - CCSP CEQA Findings
- Resolution No. 2014-26 - CCSP & Financing Plan
- Resolution No. 2014-27 - SPSP CEQA Findings
- Resolution No. 2014-28 - SPSP & Financing Plan
- Resolution No. 2015-28 - Resolution of Application
- Ordinance No. 1222 - CCSP Prezone
- Ordinance No. 1223 - SPSP Prezone
Posted By: Jennifer (Notices on 5/5/15 & 7/1/15, Agenda on 7/16/15)
Public Hearing Notice for the May 27, 2015 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at 6:30 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th St, Modesto, to consider: 1) Out-of-Boundary Service Application - City of Modesto (Holy Family Church, 4524 Tully Road); and 2) Adoption of the Final LAFCO Budget for FY 2015-2016.
Copies of the Staff Report's will be available five days prior to the hearing date at the LAFCO Office located at 1010 10th Street, 3rd Floor, Modesto, CA; or online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions regarding this matter may be directed to the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
Posted By: Jennifer (Notice on 04/22/15 & Agenda on 05/20/15)
Public Hearing Notice: Proposed LAFCO Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will meet on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at 6:00 P.M. in the 10th Street Place Basement Chambers, 1010 10th St, Modesto, to consider: 1) Adoption of the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
Copies of the Proposed Budget Staff Report will be available five days prior to the hearing date at the LAFCO Office located at 1010 10th Street, 3rd Floor, Modesto, CA; or online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions regarding this matter may be directed to the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
Posted By: Jennifer (Notice on 02/19/15 & Agenda on 03/19/15)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at a meeting starting at 6:00 P.M. in the Basement Chambers at 10th Street Place, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, for the following: LAFCO will consider an amendment to its existing Agricultural Preservation Policy (Policy 22) to clarify language regarding the use of in-lieu fees as an agricultural preservation strategy. The draft amendment and draft CEQA Notice of Exemption can be viewed at the link below. Comments are being requested by March 12, 2015 to be included with the staff report. Comments will also be accepted prior to and at the public hearing on March 25, 2015. Copies of the meeting agenda and staff reports will be available five days prior to the hearing date at the LAFCO Office (1010 10th Street, 3rd Floor, Modesto, CA) and online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions may directed to the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
- View Additional Comments Received After March 17, 2015
- View the Notice, Draft Notice of Exemption & Draft Policy Amendment
Posted By: Sara (2/11/2015 & Agenda on 03/19/15 by Jennifer)
Public Hearing Notice for the January 28, 2015 Regular Meeting:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at a meeting starting at 6:00 P.M. in the Joint Chambers, Basement Level, 10th Street Place, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, will consider the following: 1) Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update for the Del Puerto and Westside Community Healthcare Districts and the Oak Valley Hospital District; 2) Discussion/Direction regarding the Agricultural Preservation Policy; and 3) Election of Officers - Commission Chair and Vice Chair. Copies of the meeting agenda and staff reports will be available five days prior to the Hearing Date at the LAFCO Office (1010 10th Street, 3rd Floor, Modesto, CA) and online at: www.stanislauslafco.org. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions may directed to the LAFCO Office at (209) 525-7660.
Posted By: Jennifer (notice on 01/05/15 & Agenda on 01/23/2015)
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