Patterson Ranch
The Fremont City Council held a public hearing on the 427-acre Patterson Ranch during its regularly scheduled meeting on July 5. They heard a presentation by the developer and feedback from the community and council members.. The meeting was very well attended. Many speakers requested that the area be maintained as open space. There was a smaller contingent requesting a sports park, and another group requesting land for churches. The property owner and developer hired consultants who devised several alternatives for development. These alternatives were the basis of three community workshops held by the developer during the last several months. Of the 427 acres, 136 are subject to a private open space easement agreement that was created in 1983. Approximately 291 acres would still be available for development. There are about 48 acres of wetlands and a willow grove. The site is adjacent to Paseo Padre Parkway, abuts Coyote Hills Regional Park, and is very near the Don Edwards SFBay National Wildlife Refuge. It is the last large parcel of undeveloped land in Fremont. The organization “Friends of Coyote Hills and Fremont” is requesting letters in support of preserving Patterson Ranch as open space be sent to the local newspapers. Please see their web site for the latest information—EC
Coyote Hill & Patterson Ranch Updated September 2006