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Board approves rezone for Yin Ranch to enable future Asian Pacific Islander cultural center
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved a general plan amendment and rezone for the Yin Ranch to change the site’s designation from agriculture to park and recreation and rezone A-40 to Park District, enabling later permitting for an Asian American and Pacific Islander cultural resources center; approval was unanimous with additional environmental/permitting review required before new construction or events.
The Solano County Board of Supervisors on July 23 adopted a general plan amendment and rezone for the Yin Ranch at 6319 Pleasants Valley Road that will allow the family’s property to be designated Park and Recreation and rezoned to a park district, paving the way for a future Asian American and Pacific Islander Cultural Resources Center and museum.
Planning staff described the two‑phase approach: Phase 1 — today’s action — changes the land‑use designation and zoning (staff cited CEQA exemptions for existing facilities because no new construction is authorized at this step); Phase 2 will require a policy plan overlay (PPO), a conditional use permit and additional environmental review before any public events, public access or new construction is approved.
"The applications before the board today are just the rezone and the general plan amendment. Those do not authorize any existing uses, and they do not authorize any new construction on the site," Planning staff Matt Walsh told supervisors, noting utilities, septic and public‑water approvals remain outstanding and will be conditions of any future permit.
Applicant Mary Yin Liu described the family’s multi‑decade stewardship of the property, their post‑fire rebuilding work and a commitment to make portions of the ranch available for educational programming and field trips for schools. "We really want this to be a park — we want it to be open to the general public to enjoy," she said.
Neighbors who spoke during the public hearing expressed support for the proposal. Supervisors praised the family’s community contributions and emphasized that Phase 2 permits will address safety, utilities, parking and code compliance. The board adopted the general plan amendment and rezone by a recorded vote as presented.
Staff said future PPO and conditional‑use permitting will require further studies, including utility plans and, if needed, CEQA review for new uses that go beyond the existing, on‑site facilities.
