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Board hears options for South Cloverdale parcel; staff to gather more detail
Summary
Superintendent summarized options for the district’s South Cloverdale parcel (sell raw land, pre-permit as public-to-public project, partner with open-space organizations or hold long-term). Trustees asked for cost estimates and a Calistoga presentation; staff will research feasibility and report back.
The superintendent updated the board on options for the district’s undeveloped South Cloverdale property. Staff described several approaches modeled on a project at Calistoga Unified: public-to-public pre-permitting (where a district advances planning and infrastructure to make parcels developer-ready), selling raw land to a developer, selling finished homes to employees, or partnering with agencies such as the Sonoma County Open Space District or a land trust.
Staff said the Calistoga example involved a sizeable up-front cost (one trustee recalled a figure near $1,000,000 for infrastructure), but noted the public-to-public approach could make projects more attractive to builders and preserve greater control over design. Trustees discussed alternatives including splitting the parcel to sell part to fund initial costs, leasing for recreational uses (cross-country courses), and coordinating with local fire mitigation efforts.
Trustees expressed concern about the upfront expense and the district’s capacity to manage such a project; several said the land was originally purchased as a long-term strategic asset. The board asked staff to obtain a Calistoga presentation or PowerPoint, cost estimates and feasibility information and to revisit the matter later (suggested timing: August) rather than pursue immediate action.
