BOS-2026-80 : Consider recommendations relating to intent to purchase a real property interest for a public park purpose. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Exempt pursuant to Sections 15316 and 15325 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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The document outlines a resolution of intent to purchase a real property interest for public park purposes in Santa Clara County. The property is located on Chynoweth Avenue, adjacent to Martial Cottle County Park. The acquisition aims to expand the park, improve access, and discourage misuse of the property. The purchase is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Board of Supervisors is recommended to adopt the resolution and set a hearing date for consideration of the acquisition.
Key points
The property is approximately 0.719 acres and is the only non-County owned property within the boundaries of Martial Cottle Park.
The acquisition is intended to improve access to the park and enhance community engagement.
The purchase is exempt from CEQA under specific guidelines.
There is no impact to the County General Fund; funding will come from the Park Charter Land Acquisition Holding Account and a donation from the Martial Cottle Park Foundation.
A public notice will be required before final action can be taken by the Board.
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County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department 129366 DATE: June 23, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Todd Lofgren, Director, Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: Resolution of Intent to Purchase Real Property (Lyon) RECOMMENDED ACTION Consider recommendations relating to intent to purchase a real property interest for a public park purpose. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Exempt pursuant to Sections 15316 and 15325 of the CEQA Guidelines. Possible action: a. Adopt Resolution finding that the purchase of real property located on Chynoweth Avenue, adjacent to Martial Cottle County Park, in San Jose, California (Assessor's Parcel No. 464-07-087), is exempt from CEQA, and issuing a Notice of Intent to purchase the property from The William Lyon Company. b. Authorize the Clerk of the Board to set August 11, 2026, at no earlier than 10:00 a.m., as the date and time to consider acquisition of Real Property. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is no impact to the County General Fund as a result of the recommended action. The anticipated funding request of $250,000 for the purchase of the property and any additional funds for closing costs, labor, due diligence, and...
The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County has passed a resolution regarding the purchase of real property located on Chynoweth Avenue in San Jose, identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 464-07-087, from The William Lyon Company. The resolution states that the purchase is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and outlines the benefits of the acquisition, including expanding Martial Cottle County Park and improving access and security. A notice of intent to purchase will be published as required by law.
Key points
The property is located on Chynoweth Avenue, San Jose, CA.
The property is identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 464-07-087.
The purchase price is not to exceed $250,000.
The acquisition aims to expand Martial Cottle County Park and improve access and security.
The purchase is exempt from CEQA under specific guidelines.
A notice of intent to purchase will be published in compliance with California Government Code.
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RESOLUTION NO. ----RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA FINDING THAT THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON CHYNOWETH A VENUE, IN THE CITY OF SAN JOSE, SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 464-07-087) IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA, AND ISSUING A NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY FROM THE WILLIAM LYON COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara ("County") wishes to purchase the real property located on Chynoweth Avenue, adjacent to Martial Cottle County Park, in the City of San Jose, Santa Clara County, State of California, known as Assessor's Parcel Number 464-07-087 ("Property" or "Lyon Property") from The William Lyon Company, a California corporation ("Seller"); WHEREAS, Seller wishes to sell the Property to the County for an agreed upon purchase price not to exceed $250,000; WHEREAS, acquisition of the Property would: 1) expand Martial Cottle County Park towards a logical boundary; 2) provide improved visual access into Martial Cottle County Park; 3) allow for the development of connections between existing sidewalks and trails; 4) improve security of the Property to deter misuse; and 5) align with...
The document is a parcel map for the Lyon Property, associated with the William Lyon Company, located adjacent to Martial Cottle Park. It includes details such as the Assessor's Parcel Number (APN: 464-07-087) and the area size (0.719 acres). The map was generated by the County of Santa Clara Department of Parks and Recreation and includes a scale for measurement.
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Attachment name: Lyon Property Parcel Map
Matter file: SCC-129366
APN: 464-07-087
Acres: 0.719
Adjacent to Martial Cottle Park
Created by: JR
Map generated by the County of Santa Clara Department of Parks and Recreation
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Branha m Ln. Public Entrance Martial Cottle Park Park Office Day Use Area Staff and Partner Entrance ¹ The William Lyon Compnay APN: 464-07-087 Acres: 0.719 Former Life Estate Chynoweth Ave. Snell Ave. 85 £ ¤ This map generated by the County of Santa Clara Department of Parks and Recreation. The GIS files were compiled from various sources. While deemed reliable, the Department assumes no liability. The William Lyon Company adjacent to Martial Cottle Park May 27, 2026 Created By: JR Scale: 0 40 80 Feet 160