Continuous Protected Bike and Pedestrian Path from UCSB to Santa Barbara, Plus Protections for More Mesa
On November 5, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors executed a contract with the La Cumbre Mutual Water Company (LCMWC) and the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County (Land Trust) to acquire right-of-way construction easements for Phase II of the Modoc Multi Use Path project.
The contract encompasses a suite of agreements that include:
- A 34-year lease for a well on County property with the LCMWC (which the LCMWC is currently using).
- Restrict development and property use on a County-owned parcel adjacent to the More Mesa Open Space. (APN 065-320-004 – see map here)
- Negotiate with the Land Trust concerning a possible future grant of a conservation easement on this parcel.
This agreement marks a step forward in constructing the project, protecting the Modoc Preserve, and preserving the row of historic Canary Palms…