Prior to a final action subject to the evaluation criteria, the agency proposing the sale, transfer, conveyance and/or amendment of interests in state property shall submit to the state properties committee an evaluation of the effect of the proposed action on the state’s interest in open space values; the agency may submit a finding of no significant impact, other than for a property acquired and managed for open space values. The evaluation by the agency shall be a matter of record and shall be considered by the state properties committee in rendering its decision with regard to the transaction.