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Council approves two open‑space round‑one recommendations totaling hundreds of acres for second‑round review
Summary
The Cache County Council accepted Cache Open Space Advisory Committee recommendations to advance the Poulsen Family Valley View Farm (~148.9 acres) and Hat J Ranch (~334.44 acres) open‑space applications to the second round of review under the county's 2022 general‑obligation open‑space bond program.
The Cache Open Space Advisory Committee recommended that two agricultural properties move to the second round of open‑space consideration under the county's 2022 voter‑approved general obligation bond. At the May 26 council meeting the council approved those recommendations, advancing the applications to the next review stage.
Poulsen Family Valley View Farm: The application covers roughly 148.90 acres on three parcels in Petersboro and Cache County. The staff report and COSAC score sheet noted scenic views at a west‑valley gateway, century‑farm heritage, and limited wetlands; COSAC averaged the application score at 63.67 points and recommended moving it to Round Two.
Hat J Ranch: The Hat J Ranch application covers approximately 334.44 acres across six contiguous parcels and one partial parcel. COSAC scored Hat J Ranch with an average of 62 points and recommended it advance for further review; staff materials describe historical agricultural use, pond and spring water features, and proximity to Highway 30 as a valley gateway.
Both approvals allow the applicants to proceed to a second round of application materials and negotiations with the county and potential partners (including the Utah Agricultural Land Trust). Final acquisition, easement terms and funding remain subject to second‑round review and council approval.
