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HomeMy WebLinkAbout028-200-0050 a Y a Y+ • y YP 1 ' y • Y 7.. • tf �i • .Q + '� � A Y � ' YY Iw ' .Y _ ` •O s P J Y P �. Y� 0 a Y a P �. IE ; .S`en- --Ca Parked o , e �t}i� _ t (iculixr,�xe parte _ Irene Lund Parker y ira�x �aceif f'Opeir% asusro.zncig as,12 �trc�rt, Q�aTIca y v; irL1i.N; APPLICANT und, Parker Ab}J BSS 6 166 `xlle; . 0A 952!5j__' 0!m1tt _Same DESCP IP'TICN Rezone from "A-5" (AEr cultural, 5 acre parcels) to °iA-l0° (Airricultural, Io acrenareel qL IOCA'TION r*,rjl 'ty .surrounding the intersection of Avocado e and �u n 57�►te�.._. , ..� .,,._.�... _. - - �i,�Vor h&-ft t of EanSor, . '_-n'e RssEssatt s r.At OL NtrMrlisR (s) 80-79 (P,28-20-24 ZONING Ut3T+1. PLAtl PROJECT 'C'ONs.�srEN'C? I I?Axk, APPLIiCA'IXON RECEIVED1-24-80 ._.. W � , DATE REZONING PETITION SIGNATURES CHECK— � - wRNTA rEItCGE __. 4 _..�...,.. BATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION PREPARED OR CHECKED: DATE P011, TCATION NOTICE WRITTEN Z( /Y :P6 BLISHEN DA'C'E DISPLAY AD PREPARED - PLACE NEWSPAI'Elz NOTICtr(S) PUl3LX tTBD w G P. G„ B DATE MAILING LIST PREPARED DATE MAIL-OUT NOTICES WRITTEN ..'� � .� M�a� .E1� �� � NUMBER DATE COW418MR W113Ix T REPARM) S DATE STAPP FINDINGS PTttlPARED .. ,-.....4 . . ,... u_ EN1rIIt0NDIEN"t'AL �Y mow. CA`i`.r, (01 'Al, EXIMPTION - DATE FILHI) UTERMINATION ...:.w.�� ... ..,. AND DATE NECA'PIvE DULARATION - DATV WPTXiO % HHV, IRPAC,T RPPORT OATt CAA R'tVIlit) OTHER COrtiTi l aaION NEARIN DATE a COMMISSION ACTION G ----------- A.. rrr1 .. BOARD ACTION .. A, M •+Iwir.iryyy�+w++�.r+r.•++•y..u.i,aJ+w.>+++.y:�ew++h:. -y�.�yrr�.GLY4'1wHiii.k.hwi.i:x..Y+ir 4ws'Mri w.w"µV+=iFv. a+•yq+eluJxlti —...��P_^T�: IW aMsbFwa W'wM:4+'If,ivtaeaiNMW4LW,Yb.: __ a�DzNnl��� C5) A�a�T�D ---cM+h.w.r, .., ..+.=_+,.W..W~•,......�..�MM.wwrwwa.iMW- _..... CGP�PtEN`TS .... . _.:... _. .... iM'w'•M+r..S4J:.+++...rrw.I W+t FwL.W x4+riw w.+�ur ..e:::_._-..._ _, IVJ+i4i+Wn,.N WirwiY.+.�sJ:a'YIiNl.wwb+/Yr'-rLLy.._. .. , r, t APPLICATION FbR '1��Y11M�4 -nr zC'NINa- Butte County planning COMMiSS10" Film No. bate filed filod Hearing date Action b 3; r y Plonninfl Commission Aciion by Booed of Supo`rvisor§ 8 Page No.z� _ Parcel No. F PRESENT ZONING; Assessor Iv1op Book 4. .2 9 REQUESTi *,APPLICANT'S NAME;— �uvr? r�k�Er� PHONE: .�. .. ADDRESS :�_JG r._ STATUS OF APPLICANT'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY: OWNER'S I'JAME; .ekz�' PHONE _ ADDRESS,.— _ DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY°:�S'�Z LG �. f F N Lh IrXPLAIaNLY''REVNNaR APPLICATION'. r Cope IndComm._ _ a ,SAN 2 41W Oroyilloi Qllitornla Thi► ebovd sfafomohts are corfiflod by the undorslghocl 16 66 cdoocf, ` xNs u x 1c Yp 4 pw?`v s '1k i U't� ' d i °f��.'a VA Vc a• � � 4`!i, ���i+i,7 n5'1, y,, Y d ,o. � v ... .. ..w .. 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L: St ignature Applicant s sig atyre t Yi i, 1` mow, r TfRAt4TAL ' ENGINE�6tING )EDDIS • I166JOB NO.: SURVEYING'DATE: )l�� RISCOIL PLANNING --'�-" 463 oro Dam Blvd, SUBJECT t, AND Suite M .�, ,SSOCIATES Oroville, Callf. 95965 j t916j 533-2068; -' 1 1,1 TO: _ u ATT ENT ION: CLOSED FIND THE FOLLOWING: EREWI`TH �] UNDER SEPARATE COVERVIA ........: » TentatlVa Record of SUrvey p �f Test Results ❑ � , ff-- tx"'� � p �t ED construction. Drawing Ilcations eck No ...<..:..1�>�. pp S escri tWn [ Reproducibies Titie, Report GDA..»...:.. Ghent ........, RaviaW`-WFTnts Deeds [�f Change Order No Environmental M Computations Lj Specifications �] 51td Survey []title bees. .......,, ..�....... Other F , C] orielnal, d ... ...u:.....i..at- i ...M.N i U.I.,--,'..»., .bM... iN» ,.................... t 3 ..N. l.......... '..a• ___ riFScaiPTION OR, our ApproVal [� 5lknature rj Cheektri'g I� FoIIOW Up r] Your i'Iles Pet Your ReOett Remarks _j••/ `ALZ � J F\11 a x Oro thole t,;oliibmin Revision Your Information � Recording ...� 1. w.. ��%si� i/.' _ "r bilis !!A/ I►� �r..ar� TFi emdLbWA'kS ARE r10T 45 'N07Et, KINDLY NOTIOY U5 AT ONCE, 2�j- 61'. -�� , I c A t 1 A A7,OR1 Receipt # / Project Ik i APPENDIX E Date Filed Environmental Information Form (To be completed by applicant) GENERAL INFORMATION _ 1. Name and Iaddrors of developer or project spOtis or:--R'nz 41AW te 2 Address of project:, I - 04,asla*k' .DW. Assessor's Block and %ot Number 21+1,0.og AS-2d iP4 44&A� oA 3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted: concerning this project: S' W,,s ee E"�Acprc6•4�±b°sdyrSa�y" 4 Type of project (i.e. rezoning, subdivision) ✓,�._.�r�GN .5 List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required fbr this project, including, those required by city, regionll, state and federal agencies; ,64 Exi ,sting zoning; di,str, ict ; /f 7 Propored use of site;.+�i/ie'/ PROJECT DEkRIPTIQN • '5'4'r zow"ze-er 8, Site size I 9� Square footage of building(s). b Number of floors of cbh9ttUcti6n. ll. Amount of off-street parking provided, L tach site developmetlt' plaid andiodation map. AOr'ial photos At�id sessor's 1?arce.). Map pages may be required in wine cases, "osetisociated projects,tici.p tod incremental development Apricnd�i� iJ : page',. l pf 3 �►i'YLNllIX E l6. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit j sizes,..and typo of household size expected. '4 i7 • If commercial, indicateYP , a . ,the t e , whether neighborhood, City " or regionally oriented, square footage loaditts; Of sales area, and s facilities. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and 7:oading ",facilities . 19. If institUticnal, indicate the major function e employment per shift, estimated oheupajor estimated loadi;i and communit benefits to be derived from the- g facilities, n.raject. 20. "If the project involves a variance- co application, state this and indica e clearly, y the , conditional use or rezoning. required, arl wh application is Are the following; items a Discuss below all items checked the projector its effects? necessary), (attach additional sheets as Y9S N0: 21: Change in existing features of or hills; or substantial features o an beaches, lakes, 1: 22, 5if;r►.ficant ct,ange in scenic views or vista, g'roun coritotirs � exist.,ng residential areas or s from 23. 5i};nficantly chap e ,' Public lands or roads.; general area of g �'���-tern,. scale or character of ProJ ec t , 24. sign ti. . outtt: s of solid waste or, litter, � 25. Change .(cant am1` vicinity, ash;, smoke fumes or odors iri 26. SnJ. , quality �' of '^ hang;e in lake round qum, or P' tt,rns ; �, or alte, streat&tion of existing, draiwater nage --=—�. 27, Subsrange i tai levelb in r'he; - n existing noise or rLy, "vibration ,�', .d :land Ot on sloe of �0 a •�Yte on i P percent c" more, Use or d; asr_tl a� ....` n notent%a11.�- ,z4�7�°.�. such as toxic: substances nous matt:;rials, l'l,�n�h ab'le8 or c;�}�Ios i ve . YES" No 30. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.).. 31. Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.) 32. Relationship to part of a ].arr1er project or series of projects. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING' 33. Describe the project site as,it exists b6fore the project, including in.fermation on topograpy, soil stability, plants and animals, and Any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe i any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. ons plants and animals 'Describe the properties, including information { f p And any cultural, historical or scenic aspects, e Indicate the type of find use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (One-familyt apartment ho;ises, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set--back, rear yard., etc,.) CERTIFICATIQNr I herebyCertify that the statements furnished above and n the attachd exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and . that the facts, statements, Arid information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief; +SIgFature) ti rar r `page 3 of 3 'r C ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, =? a r FOR } Rezone from A-5 to A-10 for :, •' AP# 23-20^=37, 28-27-04 & 07 Proposed by, ZONTELLI MINING j Post Office Box 308 i Ironton; Minnesata 56455 Opa•red by: ) ' GEDDIS, DRiSCOLL AND ASSOCIATES 463-M Oro Dam Boulevard otovilloi California 95965' y Revae'4€d by, BUTTE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CtsivM DEPARTMENT 9 18-P County Center Drive Oroville, California 95965 'jure 1019 Rev3 seti 5e i etbor i 979 LSE � 7', ` OZ FILE C"100PY HAD -0228 !.t TABLE OF CONTENTS ; R a .fie SUM1biARY SICNI,FICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF TME PROPOSED PROJECT 1 INTRODUCTION 2 S Location 2 General Description 2 Planning and Zoning 3 Project Economics 3 Mining Operation 4 Procedure and Flow Sheet for `dining; Operation- 6 Description of Mining Operation_ 7 �., ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING Regional Setting 8 ,• Geology _ _ _ __ g Soils 9 ; Hydrology 10 Vegetation and Wildlife 11 Traffic Circulation 11 Municipal Municipal Services 11 Facilities 12 Economics 12 Po ulatio.: 13 ., Historic and Archaeo ogical Resources 13 Energy ConmiVaticn 13 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Environmental Impact of th•n Proposed Action i4 Any Adverse Environmental Effects which Cannot Be Avoided If The Propos,:i Is Implemented 1u Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize Adverse Impact 17.. Alternatives to the'Proposed Action 17 The Gror,�th Inciucing Impact of the Proposed Action lg' 0RGANI,ZATIONS y Pt tSONS ANO REFERENCES CON8ULTED j g WATER QUALITY ,ASPEC'TS ; I { EXHIBITS, " A',, "Bto "C" _ Pictures of Project Site ' EXHIBIT "D" - Proposed Wash Plant Plow Plan With Mining Site 'Development � APPENDIX"A - Suggested Instructions for Preparation of Model Reclamation Plan APPENDIX B = Suggested Model Reclamation Plan APPENDIX C - Listings of Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians x APPENDIX D - Letter from. Society for Ca3,11ornia Archaeology' APPENDIX E - Letter from Lowell Ahart Regarding Rare and y Endangered ?I ants APPENDIX F = Chapter 13 of the Butte Countj Code mining and Dredging APPENDIX G - Comments. received from Tony Landis, State Regional Water Quality Control Board APPENDIX H - Measures Proposed by the California beipartment ` of Fish and. Game to Protect Fish and Wildlife During the Mining Operation. Air`PIADIX I = Letter Submitted by David Zontelli in, Response to the Potentially Significant thVironmantal PFffects Identified by the Environmental Review Department APPENDIX J - Environmental Checklist Form for this Project Prepared to `Identify Potentially Signif:.cant Environmental Effects APPENDIX X - Comments Received Pertaining to the Draft Iinvironmontal Impact )Report and the Etivironinental Review Director's Responses APPENDIX L -= Ihcorporbtioh by Reference of Mi:niltes of Meeti.hge I;i.s't of Roy."sons Commentjng on till! or Rezone APl'I DI C II - A)�chaeol.ogi bftl. SUI-VOy Letter f6r' UD Aoree, m,._........ }r.._. SUMMARX Oh PROJECT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS A. PROJECT SUMMARY F The proposed project is a rezone from the existing A-5 zone, to A-10 The applicant intends to mine a portion of the property. Mining is in allowed use in 'an A-10 Zone. B. THE SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EPFECTS OF T48 PROPOSED PROJECT ,P 'fhe Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action is discussed on 'pages14 t;616 of the E.I.R. Potentially significant environmental effects which dTe discussed include the effects of the proposed mining operation on the geologic features on the site, water quality of Honcut 'Creek, alteration of 'th.v landscape, use of explosives, fire protection, change of drainage patterns and effects of stormwater runoff and energy consumption. i r 4, ZONTELLI'MINING REZONE Z. INTRODUCTION T.l „',athovization and Purpose` �$ It was determined by the Butte County Environmeri,Al Review Departmcc''1 that the proposed Rezone Gould have a signifi cant effect on the environment. 'Pursuant to that determina tion, the fo;llowang Draft Environmental Impact Report has;, been prepared using information submi:tted'.by the applicant. The applicant0s information was initially prepared 'by Gedd"is Driscoll and A5::0ciates. This document 18, EnviraQmentat Quality Act of197 a.pliance with the California 0 as amended, to inform public decision wakors and the public of the environmental effects of isubject to review. An Environmental Impact Report I, may nc be used as an instrument to rationalize approval of. a project, icor do indications of adverse impact necessarily r ` tibqui7re that a project be disapproved. 2 Project,Site Irl. Location For purpose: of identificatir this project shall hereinafter be to .,,,one. is land Orovilleect matblyed ti (11) miles theasterlyrlof approximately mately elPv�;�cY Clll males sc Y one and one 1%- (1 1/2) miles northwesterly of Bangor, Figure I.1, , as Shown on Pt.>;1wd 1.2. The project is "situated i.n the foothill area of tuttc 6t.cnty4 The site is described as portions of Sections 190 20, t 21. '1'ownshit 18 11orth, flange 5 East, MDB & `M and all of Fotd Ai Voider SubdivisL'. an, Fowler Subdivision No. 2. 0BJE-Ci'I'._. The objPcti'• f this pro,j;ect as e tetone fxom existing A-5 to A�1.0. This 'would allow 14r, ZOntolli to proceed with mining. I.2�3 General Description The project encompassag, Appxo�imatel.y 1284 acres of ighat is best 5 described as typical 5xerra Nevada foothill terrain, It has scatterezl Valley pal., Buil trine and varitius specics of brush, i 2 -�v „`.^ %%ttil"e�6+lki�GF "PrniF uaMafMiaet✓:r�wxh+aewhw^yw�.r'�.rwvrF*^�^-+,^'.-•-'• •. .."•, ... _ X71 '� _ J �. , 1 .. : '-�, r � y,y,WfAYNfNaPl ... , ✓ t ,W...NM ncaa�+.11/Atr+Nru► " � ` Y/M.1✓JMMMtM1�MCV. , MIh3N'!YPJ..'1\,11Kar3'Ni�.i►►:r..taY`,31Nk�1t�Y.GItl. �4M1 iifNA , �nitJY Si "��,«t1 ,ppb' ouvF N�,y✓// �:w� 77 0 SWEDfs flAT P PA�tAne 05 RoAO �1 ' 5° vite R pi'p Au P 7t .... Z pli'o GR10LfY Nwv. � k D RDS .I51 p CENTRAL NOf3Sf RD. Lo►UF�t', �„d W 3Ki /al, ltt%J.a+'IM+51'*M>u'a11nM1F 11Yfl; ti `'r;1M�1�xNli3gVlA�t'tnu! \ /Y. u. �� 463 606 DAM 80b, sUlt'E M t " 7! 314 i ' h;crr�+>'r.+.��K�^.r,�r��reta+,u.uwwsur,�vknwt�R�+►�%+swk�i.eaw�4w7sh�ww4Lwa'il�wauwu�i.' �. ��yy75;9M/a►M►'hY$\9A11Wiiit��vY lY'C�;�k�MwiklRi4`f.1,yK.�t.w�,�i4.F1,%h'k.1,�4kttti k �tAl'Es 1 NTS- k naaci- . 149 • NTao� ;. iatt` s � �., , 3 43gG a?1tL., � 1LER,$Ut sr'' 1 , �i FOY�' r- -�- __ftl£� SUB. aye �� ♦ Y 1 Wp T. E96 c 80aC °' aC ' _ ,t sad\ ?J�.4 •, r _ n - fail"1 r` armee .h JB 4urp� 430�al- r"� . ►e si�ti R . ars r n•cwr``« Y I r` JJ ♦ R �': �. r .rF7C 4{ tG 7. r , z ori' vlaa Nc,2B-2 EDDIONOIIVEERIN - F WIMEYIAl EXUISIT 1-3---- 4G3 020 04" /11V,7 ri m --#A Q N19 BIZOY/1[f, Cit. 969L.f' AL; l4�tJ s��-zotef� 6JCJ�eILi%E5 J y - TT -3/2 z II ' It ,. I.2.3 General Description p (continued from Page 2) On site inspection indicates historical use as cattle grazing Land... This is limited to annual Spring grasses as no evidence of an irrigation "system is present. The prouerty adjoins parcels on the East and Nest in the ten (10) to twenty (20) acre size. The project encompasses Ford Fowler Subdivision and Ford 4 Fowler Subdivision No, 2, I.3 General Access to the project is through Ford and Fowler Sub. No. 2, via Orange Avenue and Avocado Road to Oroville-Bangor Highway. On the Nest side of the project, access is to Dunstone Road. The most convenient full line of goods Euid services are in Orov%lle which is a regional. shopping cefttomr. There is a grocery store, , gas pumps and post office located in Bangor, one and one-half (1 1/2) miles distant. This proposed rezone would reduce the total potential population on the project by an estimated twenty-five (25) to thirty (30) per cent as portions of the property could not be developed to the five, (5) acre zoning size, due to Nater Quality Control Board criteria; ! 1.4 PlarinipZ and Zoning 9 The proposed project is :consistent with the land use element of the Butte County General Plan. The project falls within an area de- signated as AgricultutAl-Crazing and Open Land, one (1) to five (5) ;acres per dwelling unit; thproppminingosed use,is consistent with the Goiieral Plan and e .a p I3 Project Economics, I A complete investigation of the mining aspect of this project has been made by Mr. 26ntelli and was found to be feasible, With the world supply of gold dwindling, and the demand of industrial users increasing, the noed of domestic gold production has become acifte: ReclamationfActeofu1975 states as�'Pollowsi Mining and p pp ` "The Legis a- ture hereby .finds and declares tht,k the extraction of ;. minerals zs essential to the continued economic -well-being 3 M r of thestate and to the needs of the."eoci:ety, and that the reclamation of mined lands is necessary to prevent or mini- mize adverse effects on tie enVironmemt and to protect the public herlth and safety." Tho California Legislature y 8 g morals so long ast clearly encoura es' rtiinin o £ m' a) Adverse environmental effects are prevented or mini - mined and that mined lands are reclaimed to'a usable condition which is readily adaptable for alternative land iiAes. b) The product;,t►n aftdi conservation +ani .nirterals are en- . couraged whij giving consideration to values relating to recreation, ti torshed, wildlife, range and forage, and l.estheti1c enjf yment.p re c) Residual hazards , the public health and safety a eliminated, Additional information about the mining operation has been provided by the applicant as follows( 1. Amount of acreage to be mined: The mining will recover gold from an ancient gravel channel known as the Blue Lead Channel which crosses a part of the property. Approximately 20 acres of the 1284 acre project site will be mined and reclaimed not including the'wash plaint, haul site, road and tailing pond. 2. Mineral commodities to be minedt Gold is the: principal mineral to be opined. Silver platinum and accessory, minerals are also to be recovered if found during the mining. 3. Geologic description of the mineral deposit "to be mined: The mineral. deposit could be described as ;primary pre - T volcanic gravel.These ancient underground gravel char- nel.s had their origin in the Westerh Sierra Nevada Mo un- tains. 40 istimated life of opdrationt The applicant projects a 7 to 10 year mining operation on the site. 5, Nature of mining operation - continuous, seasonal ax ntermittentt This mining operation would be continuous,i. j Estimate of tons of material 'to beminedfarTabou;there w221d 6, be about 200 tons of ore per day maned ( ays a month) or 4500 tons of ore per month (54,000 tons of ore per year). 7. llisposal of waste materials(All waste materials would be handled oil the site through reclamation of the lain63► 4 - rr 8. Reclamation plan filed with any state or local agency? A reclamation plan. has not been filed with the State Regional Water Quality Control Board, the Butte County Public Works Department or any other agency. Applica- tion has been made to the State Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding a plan to protect, the water quality of Iloncut Creek, The proposed mining would x involve the use of retention ponds and recirculation of wastewater, The mining and Water operation Will be monitored by; the California Fish and Game Department and by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. Representatives from both departments have examined the mine site and have made their recommendations to the operator: Permit number9fa8G, Statement of Water Diversion and Use,,was granted to Mr, Zontelli on January 150 1979 by the State Water Resources Control Board. 9. Type of machinery and equipment to be used for the open; pit mining operation: Machinery and equipment will in- clude a rubber -tired front end loader, two trucks, a bulldozer, an' electric generator, water pumps, .conveyors, c,`revel washing plant, and sluice boxes. 10. TI—+ c: a c i,sposal for tailings and waste materials from propo.,4e.e y h t•Inn.t for mined materials: The fine tail- ings would b ,,,'16 uut in the water retention ponds and after draining' will he ill aced in the* previously mined out area. The gravol , atn rials will also be placed in the mined out area. _ ,h! !,�o•r refilling the pit, the topsoil will be replaced and seededl. 11. Water usage for the mining operation: Water v ll be reused from the tailing settling pond. (See Bxhb,l.t, ;D, proposed wash 'plant flow plana Approximate A. * 20'� s,o 1� gallons per minute of water will be pumped from f o"Cut Creek and the ;mine to replace the water lost through evaporation and retained by the washed gravel. 12. Details of reclamation plait for land after mining: A mining and reclamation flow chart follows which describes the steps that would be involved in mining and reclama— tion. r 1 „ MINING AND RECLAMATION OF PROPOSED }SLUE LEAD GOLD MINP PROCEDURE The miningo eratiori will Proceed b excava.tina an initial o en it overburden ' (ares. A), approximately ].0-20G'> feet wide by 200, feet long (depending on width of the gold bearing gravel vein). The topsoil and will be removed and placed in separate stock piles. The gold bearing (� gravel Evill be removed, processed in a washing plant and placed do stockpiles. A second 200 feet of mine area (B) adjacent to the inid area A) will be mined ws in the initial area with the materials tiale from area (B) placed to fill sn area (A). The area will then be shaped:-, and tbpSoilL replaced. A flow sheet describing this process is set forth below:_ FLOW SI•IEET-MINE PLAN' Step ].Remove Topsoil:=Area A Stockpile X Step 2 -Remove Overburden Stockpile II Stop 3 -Mine Gold Bearing Gravel -' Wash Plant Waste to Nater Coarse Gravel Tailings liolding Pond Stockpile III Return to Area A Pi n Sol i d Step 4= Remove Topsoil Area Stockpile IV Step 5 -Remove overburden Plato in Area A Step 6 -Remove and Process gold boating gravel Haul to Area A Step 7 -Slope -arid Contour Area A I.8Replace topsoil from StrSckp Steiib IV oft Area A Repeat steps No. 4-8 on a cont nuotts process. 6 3 a Mien the mining operatir,;i'is completed, the gravel overburden and topsoil` from stockpiles III, II, and, I will be used to fiil and reclaim the final pit opening. r r DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED BLUI, Low GOLD b1.T,IJCa � Step No. 1 Remove and stockpile 18-24 in.of topsoil from lstt 200 feet of proposed mine area. Step No. 2 - Remove 25 feet of overburden, and place in stockpile.: Step No. 3 - Remove and process 10-15+ of gold bearing gravel and! lace itis l washed gavel in stockpile, ftp Step No.'A - Remove and stockpile 18-24 inches of 'topsoil from 200 feet of area adjacent `to initial mine area, Step No. 5 - Remove 25 feet of overburden and place it in previously inined out portion ofp it. Step No, G - Rehove and process 10.15 feet of gold o0aring gavel and place processed material in mined out portion of pit: Step No. 7 - 81ope and contour materials placed in mined out area. Step No. 8 - Replace topsoil ill sten No. 1 on the surface of initial mined out area; ,i 7 Iip.nyironmental. Setting TI. Regional Setti.ng The area surrounding the site is in'the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and is idoitified in the Open Space Blement; of the Butte eCaunty Goneral plan as `tangeland, The annual grass- land pastures g y from October to May. The topography of the area is hilly, with rounded hills and valleys on all sides. Bast of the site, the main range of the Sierra NevAda ` rises. To the West lies the great Central Valley. The average elevation of the project site is Soo feet above sea level. The climate is typical of the Sierra 'Nevada foothills, as influ- enced by the Me�litcrranean climate of Central California. Rain - en 35 and 41) inches aruivally with mare than 90' fall averages betwe percent occurring from Octoliek through April. Summers are hot and dry, and winters tri ro "' and ;tvet The freezing level occasionally descends to the point where frost forms on the ground and more delicate plant life dies The growing season is about 270 days: Ground fog sometimes forms in the valleys during the cooler periods of the year. " limited to supporting the localrural Pb; The to i.on xs generally undeveloped Oiscrete settle al sop - but activity is % wally lation, The major activity of the immediate area is ranching, us- ually cattle or sheep, poor soils. historical overgrazing and coieting plant species are imited lit hav ua among the f'actots'aeawhich Th ecland, without G of forage in the r conservatiotprograms, is presently unable to economically support continuous livestock production: ,kir duality ,4n the area is considered good. The county, 65 a whole, has been d,s- gnated as an Air 0,uality None Attainment Area since ifo'deral standards for carbon monoxide, photochemical oxidants and suspended particul.at`s are etc- eeded periodically; The County of Butte now has an Air Ouality, Attainmeia `Plan to work toward correcting this situation; t t1.2 Geolu_, xl;2,l bescrptiyo� Geology . The The project site lie3 in an arra o tolling areatispdrained mainly underlying rock is Basic mot€ivolcan - by intermittent streams which origihate in the foothills and flow southwestward into the major stre=s of the county, 4 i 11 2.2 Dynamic Geology An earthquake epicenter min of California prepared by 'the State 4 of California Resources Ahency in 1972, indicated no recorded earthquake epicenters in butte County. At the time of preparation of this map, no epicenters were recorded for foothill areas in the adjacent cowties of Nevada, Sutter, Yuba or Placer. A report published by the California Department of Water Resources in 1967, ' "Earthquake Damage to Hydrat.lc Structures in California,'i noted no earthquake related damage to reservoirs, water tanks, dams, aqueduts, canal, pipelines, ditches, water mains, water pipes, pumping or power stations, irrigation.pipes, standpipes, or sewer- age facilities in Butte County, Ga August 1, 1975, an earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale shook the orovillo area, causing considerable damage to some of the old buildings in the area, principally those of brick:, block or concrete construction. Chimneys, fireplaces; walls, or other structures of masonry construction were also damaged. Most of the frame buildings Weathered the earthquake very well, the greatest damage being the loss. of large windows. Some minor personal injuries were reported, but t}ere was no loss of life. After -shocks, some of the magnitude of 5.0 on the Richter Scale, have been felt periodically since. The epicenter for this large earthquake was determined to be between oroville and Paloino; approximately S miles northwest of the pro- posed prod ect . j TZ:3 Soz.ls Herbert and Begg place sells of the project site in the Auburn- � tite , Sobrante-bas Polar Association, with the majority in the Sobrante series (SmC) and a small portion in the southeast corner in the Auburn series (AuE), Both soil types are rocky loams, derived. 1r0in yaetavole nicibase rock, or "groenstone," The specific soil, type in the Sohrante serieswhich lies on the pro" ject site 18 Sobrante rocky IoM, with 2 to 15 percent slopes (5mC). This type of soil occurs on gently sloping topography, and tends to be oil the deeper end of rite depth range of the Sobrantes series. rrom 2 to 10 percent of the sail 5urfaco' is occupied by rock outcrops which interiorc with cultivation and li>lit use of this soil mainly, for range, watershed and wildlife habitat. Tile natural vegetation i5 mainly annual grasses and oaks, witil a scattering, Of Digger pine and thickets of blush. 5urfaco runoff is slight to medium and the erosion potential is slight to moderate. This soil type exhibits a { 9 A4,tov«r,,.,r+-;:....,lr,.x+u;.w,-_.via:-m., SYiai•'.3Fat:;,sx-m ar ,�:_.;. ._,. .. w... ....:...._:. ..,,..:r..,,.m:'. .,- _._. , IL,3- soils (continued from Page S. L These des are discussed suibeltability for inten:.Ivo agriculture.in Storie index of Grade 4 0 A small portion of the project site contains s6,'d of the, NabUrn- Sobrante very rocky loam, with slopes of from i!; ti+ , 5t�` pelleent (AuL) This type of soil occurs on steepen s,tdes�i,�os bo dering streams and drainage courses. From 10 to ,2S p�:rceka. of the soil surface is occupied by soil outcrops; The, 8610Tanteqi soils are moderately sleep and found generally on the gentler slopes and the, Auburn soils are shallow. Runoff is mod 1,ate to raiiid and the erosion hazard is moderate t,) severe where vegetation is removed. Agricultural use is limited to grazing. ha.s soil, type exhibits , a Stories Index of 5 6,: Both soil types exhibit moderately deep rooting depth Available water holding cr ;its and fertility are low. �l�,,P1h to weathered bed,•ock is 10 `inches for the Autiuxz ',se'ries and 16 to 35 inches for the .,orante-series 1110- : tr rie index is basedOn four factor -4 (1) characterists of soil profile and effective soil depth; Cr,) wxtuxe of surface "soil; (3) slope or surface relief of soil; am (4) either factors such as drama ge, salts, fertility, flooding,;aand miirorelief. Using a rating based on these four factors, are graded according Grade 1, soils to their suitability for general agrict tural txst,. have practically no limitations on ag•vXltd2al. use. Limitations and restrictions on agricultural use Di,ltrease LIAtiT Grade 6 soils which are not suited to farming. II 4 Oydtology- il,4,i Groundwater Data on groundwater depth and quail are extremely limited. The sparse data: available indicates rr-' Ae flows are encountered at 80 to 140 feet and produce 3 - 121 uj).M. Due to the relatively undeveloped nature of this property pF.id the surrounding area, this ;r nformation offers no assui af.,. e that sinti lar xesults will be achieval ' ed;on the project site: II.4.2 surfaco Water The existing drainage patterns on the project are of a medim rate of overland flow horthwe'sterly to Nbtth HOn�,ut Creek and touthWesterly to duct nison Crock, This project shot:W re, -p . potential surface run - oft off due to the reduction of developttent through retorting. Thero a,re about seven intermittent drairr,Ages on the property, dost o:f these drainages feed i,tnto North Ho'ncut Creek except for one drainage oxi inating in the southeast portion of Section 200 Township 1g r oath, itange S t3ast which flows to I�f ls6n Creep, -(Soe Exhibit 142. II.4.2 Surface Water (continued from:Page 6. Vie mining proposal provides for retention ponds to control run- cuff. The area wined is to be returned to its original state and reseeded with native grasses. The mining and attendant reclama- tion planwill be approved and monitored by the S1 -ate of California, Water Quality Control Board. 1,J I.5 Vegetation and Wildlife IL,S.I Vegetation The natural vegetation of the projec-f site and adjacent areas is native grasses with oak trees, a few bigger Pine and some thickets of'brush. The native bunchgrasses of the rangelands have largely disappeared through overgrazing and poor range management. The west portion of the project site lies within the Bangor Turkey winter range. The foothill woodland habitat supports various wildlife of the Upper Sonoran Life 'Zone. (See Appendix B for botanical survey.') II.S.2 Wildlife Species 4 are those which are typical to the dry rangelands of the Northern 6rra foothills. Tables I1-1 through II.4 (Appendix v)present II.4.2 Surface Water (continued from:Page 6. Vie mining proposal provides for retention ponds to control run- cuff. The area wined is to be returned to its original state and reseeded with native grasses. The mining and attendant reclama- tion planwill be approved and monitored by the S1 -ate of California, Water Quality Control Board. 1,J I.5 Vegetation and Wildlife IL,S.I Vegetation The natural vegetation of the projec-f site and adjacent areas is native grasses with oak trees, a few bigger Pine and some thickets of'brush. The native bunchgrasses of the rangelands have largely disappeared through overgrazing and poor range management. The west portion of the project site lies within the Bangor Turkey winter range. The foothill woodland habitat supports various wildlife of the Upper Sonoran Life 'Zone. (See Appendix B for botanical survey.') II.S.2 Wildlife Species Species of wildlife which inhabit or freQucnt the project site are those which are typical to the dry rangelands of the Northern 6rra foothills. Tables I1-1 through II.4 (Appendix v)present listings of mammals, birds, reptil,esy and amphibians whose range is known to include the project site. No rare or endangered wildlife species are known to utilize the project site for food or shelter on a continual basis, 11.6- Traffic Circulation Access to the proposedf'�oject is from 11unstone Road on the West and grange Avenue on the East. It is estimated that this project will reduce the potential traffic volume by l20 vehicles per day and increase actual traffic by 6 to 1.0 trips per day. The added traffic volume will be inconsequential to the roadways serving this project. Ii -7 Whicipal_Services fl7.l 1Vas'tewatcr Disc os Wastewater disposal for the sanitary facilities at the mining operation is proposed to be by individual septic tanks and reach line systems. No peYnabi.lity tests have been performed to date. flowerer, prior to the installation of facilities, approval must be received from the Butte County Health Department buo to the size of the property.(1284 acres), there will be too difficulty in locating an acceptable site. 12 II.7.2 Water Service Water wi11 be supplied by individual we Existing water wells in the general area have encountered water at dep+IIs of greate'i than 80 feet. Wells are anticipated to provide a minimum supp,2y rate of 3 - 8 G.P.M. at 20 PSI:. The need for water for the mining, operation should be minimal as the mining plan as submitted to the State of California reflects retention pond for settlement of colloidals and recirculation of that water for washing material. The water requirements will be for replacement of losses due to evaporation and domestic type use. II.1.3 Solid Waste Disposal c Solid waste disposal service is available from I.fIAvate companies_ The nearest transfer station £nr refuse disposal is in 'Oroville, a, distance of 11 miles. II.T.A School's The project is within the Oroville High School and the Bangor Grammar School area of service. This project should have no impact on the schlsdls in the foreseeable future, II.'7.5 Fire Protection Fire protection for the area is under the jurisdiction of the California. Division of Forestry. The Bangor Station is approxi- - - mately 3 miles away, with an estimated 4 minute response time. The Palermo Volunteer Vire Department is approximately 7 miles away with approximately the same response time. The mining activity Will create some increased fire hazard, as does any activity by man. A fire truck equipped with pumper is on the site and can provide soMOL immediate protection in case of fire. II.7.6 Police Protection Police protection in the unincorporated areas is provided by the Butte County Shetiff's Department. This project will reduct Piture potential requirements on this department. The mining should not have an effect on this department. 11.8 Dconomics Ii.8.1 Fiscal Impact Due to the small-scale nature of tete propose,' mining project, it it unlikely, that any substantial economic imp'Lct would occur, it is anticitiatid that the fiscal of£ects would be u positive in nature, 'Phis project would purchOs some merch,, disc locallyy Arid porhaps provide intermittent employment 'for 1 or 2 people 12 IM IT.9 Population As this project is located in an area of historically low density, and very little change has occurred over the past 20 yeas, it is not anticipated to have an .effect. The adjoining subdivisions (I.3) are in excess of 50 years old and:are very` sparsely popu lated. Power lines currently cross this, project, No other growth`' ° inducing effects should be provided by this project; I1.10 Historic and Archei 'ogical,Resources During a field insf' rtion of the pr6jeet property, no historic or archeological si-te� were observed. The site has been .intermittent- ly grazed'fw." the past several decades. Grazing.is currently occurring on the site. An, arch_aeologiO,al survey of the site hasb3rin conducted and archaeological clearance is recom- { mene%ed. (See Appendix Di) II.;I Energy Conservation Due to the nature of mining,il, 1-, neto cessc to operate wherever j the mineral is found. Theis ew reason to believe that a greater" Mount ite1 Certainly many mining sites are tmore his sremote ite athan n at �y other ss ti�iis one Energy conservation measures should be employo ',,in the mining operation. The Proiyosed wash plant jn-,i,: recircu- lated water is one such mm�sure. Alternato -" is for machinery such as gasohol should he used where feasible. 1 il j LMS.. Environmental Impact of the proposed Action (including recommended mitigation measures) 1, Geologic Effects of Bedrock and Gravel Removal'., The original estimate of mined ore was 50 to 100 toes Per day. That figure has since been revised to up to 200 tons per day. The amount of material removed from one open pit would be about 2100 tons. (A step -'by -step description of the mining operation is on pages 6 F 7.) "he project will result' in very little material acplaanly ileing removed from the site. The proposed minitg p is to xemove and stockpile the topsoil to expose" the ravel layer aboveoi6dbear. n This £rnesateThelgoldwil 1willbe wbehr ed, remova ng the g g the 1. retained, the finesetitlementwpondsng Thehwashedamaterialo the retention and is returned to its original location,•topsoil is replaced, shaped and "reseeded, resulting in minimal geologic effect. e can e completed as quickly as neces de- Z. Excavation of Material and Reclamation: The cyclesatry, to scribed min mizeVcontinual.ly disrupted so�.l. A pit 50 i, 100' x 6' would produce 2100 tons of material. The equiva lent of ttoo`such pits (about 4500 tons) would be the expected production total feM a nronh. 3. Geologic Hazards': As thb, is an open pit mining opera tion, active faults in the area should present no sub stantial problem in case of an earthquake or other geO logic hazard. 4, Water Qua1ityi, Application has been made to the State of California Regional Water Quality Control' Boardi A tan to proihas been tvc:t Honcut Creek and allow mining proposed through retention ponds and reitirculation of the wash hater. No adverse effects on water quality are expected so long as their' requirements are: met. The fish habitat of lioncut Creels should not be adversely affected by the proposal. 5. Native 'Vegetation: Natural grasses have long since been destroyed, (Seo II._5.i) With the reseeding Piro previously d, long term effects W3,ll be gram reviousi descr�.be mi mined iIlse of >;acplosives,. It is not expected that the public 6` eration, Use of explosives w 11 be will be near this op p n1 Safety end Health in ccin£ormity with 0ccu" patio nal (0814A) Regulations and hazards will be 9om0+,►at less than the average mining operation due to 14 M' Y ti +`. nfin of the open -pit type. A notice that explosives r5 be used at particular times should be clearly tv4 tvd along nearby roads. 7. Power ]Line Extension and Population Growth.: Mr. Zontell.i does not propose power line extensions. A fuel -operated generator would be used on the site for generating elec- tricity. The effects on population are discussed under II.94 B. Fire Protection: As indicated, II.7.5, fire protection is available within a reasonable response time,, Clear- ing of brush immediately.adjacent to the mining opera- tion, and the creation of fare breaks around the project is recommended. The retention ponds will provide addi tional sources of water for the Division of Forestry pumper trucks. 9. Energy Consumption: A certain amount of fossil fuels Will be expended by excavation, Pimping, plant operation, and miscella"eous operational requirements. The expendi- tore of this energy for these purposes in an irreversible impact of the proposed project. However in view of the demand for minerals, it is probable that if they were not made available from this site, then sites elsewhere would be utilized, with at least an equal expenditure bf energy. (see item II.11 on page 13.) M Mining and human Health: This excavation is similar to one associated with construction of roadways, railroads, or many Lather public works projects. While valley fever is a possibility, there have been not reported cases lately in :butte County. Ten years or more ago some archaeologists working around Richardson Sptings con- tracted valley fever. Regular medical examinations of the mining personnol are recommended as a safeguard, 11. Change in Land Use; The rezone from A65 to A610 will not appreciably change the land, use characteristics 4 the project. The Butte County General Plan designates this area as open and grazing land, 1-5 acres pe,^ dwell- in g unit. The A-5 zone restricts this property to 5 acres per dWolling unit. No impacts are anticipated in the ;foreso;ablo future. The A-10 zoning proposed brings this project closer to compatibility with the uses of surroutidjhg properties. i2, Stormwater Rurio f f and Potential r=s 6h: As previously discussed in Items l and Z_, reseeding of disturbed soils is iiuposed to minimize eroSiohl In extreme loses Aqua �muicit could bo utilized in stabilizing and reseed ink; to niiilmize erosion, 15 13 Regulatory Agencies: In addition to complying with the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control,Board, the applicant must comply with h the requirements ;of. the California Department of Fish and Game (see Appendix !I), and the U.S. Department of Minin p,Education and 'Safety Administration. ministration. (Note:' The Department of fish and Game agreement needs to.be updated; the requirements should be comparable.) 14. Air Quality'; The potential creation of dust is a concern of the Butte County Air Pollution Control District. A water truck should be maintained on the site to lightly water down stockpiled soil, or 'othei; such materials an windy days. The applicant should' contact the Air Pollution Control District office about processing the appropriate permits. Any Ad eVse Environmental Effects Which Cannot Be Avoided If The Proposal Is Implemented 1, Alteration of the subsurface bedrock, gravel and soils. 2 Alteration of the landscape and topography which will be mitigated to some extent by reclamation of the land. S. A major earthquake or other substantial geologic hazard could adversely affect the mining operation and the safety of the mining personnel. 4 The water quality of. tioncut Creek may be affected to a degrees although safeguards of the regulatory state agencies should 'minimizo potential effects. S. AlteratiOn of the native vegetation in the short-term until reclamation of the mined lands is complete. 6 intermittent noise along with health and safety con- s iderations.fbr mine workers and other passersby when explosives a'e used on the .site. 7, Possible hazards :from a fire that might start and get out of control In this remote area. 8. Energy consumption at a remote location-. This .factor can be reduced by conservation measures - i.e, efficient use of machirneryy minimizing special traps to town for goods, etc: 9. Some degree of erosion from storwmatet� runoff during the rainy season or from an unexpected rsin during spring G or summer in the vicinity. 10. The creation of dust which vrould affect the air quality l �i Mitigation ,Measures Proposed to Minimize Adverse Impact It should be noted that conditions can not be placed on a J rezane as can be done for a use permit. Therefore, speci- fic ,mitigation measures other than those required by the regulatory agencies (State Department of Fish and Game, State Regional Water Quality control Board, the U.S. Depart- ment of Mining Education and Safety Administration and any others) aro not listed. Some recommended mitigation measures are included with the discussion of the environmental impacts of the proposed action. If an_alternate zone such as PR -10 is approved in place of the A-10 zoning, then a use permit application would be forthcoming to which mitigation measures could be attached as conditions of approval. A] 'natives to the Proposed Action I No project. This alternative would leave the zoning as A -S for the property. Due to exploratory mining by the applicant on the site, an A-10 zoning is being sought to allow what 18 expected to be a commercially - viable mining operation.. Livestock grazing could be allowed periodically on the project site though the Lands value for grazing is somewhat marginal. 2. Rezoning an alternate site to A-10 to allow mining or mining in an area already zoned for mining: Though other sites may be feasible in the county, the appli- cant believes the project site, which includes the old Blue Lead Mine, is suitable for mining, reclamatiun 'of the site and utilization of the recomr-* the mended environmental protection measures 'would minimize or eliminate the poto'ntially significant environmental effects, 3. Rezoning to an alternate zone such as one of the P -R (roothill recreational) series, PR -10 as an Alterna- tive to A-10 would be a possibility, Mining and ex- cavation is allowed except where it might be objection- able becuase of noise,odor, smoke, dust, bright light, vibration, pollution, traffic congestion, unsightly storage areas;,materals or equipment, the handling of explosives or dangerous materiels, or the storage of one hundred (100) or more gallons of inflammable fluids, A use permit would be needed in the cases mentioned Above and thus for this project if this alternative were chosen, 17 , i y y i 4. Reduction of the number of acres to be rezoned. The number of acres to be rezoned from A -S to A-10 or another zone could be reduced from 1284 acres to a lesser number. Since only portions of the site would be mined at ainq one time and the rezone to A-10 or another larger parcel zoning would increase the par- cel sizes for future ;land divisions, decreasing the number of acres in the proposal could be done, but it would not be necessary for reasons of environmentttl protection: r. The Growth Inducing Impact of the Proposed Action Due to the nature and magnitude of this proposal, and the controls required by various agencies, the growth -inducing impacts are not expected to be great. This proposal does, however, point out the need for Butte County to establish a Grading Ordinance or another mechanism for ongoing review of projects of this nature. This would preclude a small mining project from being expanded to a much larger project without veview `iy the County of Butte. Another possible alternative is the amendment of Chapter 11 of the County Code to include mining of minerals. At pre- sent the Butte County Public Works Department does not. re- view mining operations of this nature: (See Appendix p for a copy of Chapter 13 of the code.) Appendix: A A B pertain to a Model Reclamation Plan that could be used by the 'County of Butte for compliance with Section 2212, Surface dining and Reclamation Act, of 1975 W i ul ;l 18 4. IN 7 8. ORGANIZATIONS;, PERSONS ;AND REFERENCES CONSULTED BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, NOVEMBER 1971. SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT, BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN', MARCH 1977. BUTTE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, personal communication. June 1978. BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, personal communication, June 1978. BUTTE COUNTY SBBRIFW S OFFICE:, OROVILLE, personal, communi.uati,-on June 1978: BANGOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, pevsonal communication. June 1978 OROVILLE UNIFIED 14IGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, personal communication June 1978. GILLULY, James, Aaron C. Waters, A.O. Woodford, Priiciplos of Geology, W.H. Freeman & Co., San Francisco` 1968. 9. SAFETY ELEMENT, BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, MARCH 1977. 10. Burt, IVilliam and Richard Grossenheider, A Field -Guide To Mammals, 2n(1 cd., Houghton Mifflin Co , Boston, 1964i 11. CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD u California Air Quality Data, Vol IV (1972) No: 1,,2,3,4, and. Volume V (1973) No. 1,2,3, and Vol VI (1+974) No. 1,2,3, =' and 4, Vol VII (1975) No. 1,2, and 12. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PI811 AND GAME "At the Crossroad,'' 1974; 13. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF 'PARKS AND_RECREATION: "California 1118torical Landmarks," June 1973. 14, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES: "Earthquake Damage to I{ draulc Structures uctures in California," June 1967. 15. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF OTM RE80URC1:S1 '"Bulletin No; 74, {Vater Well Atandards State of California," July 1971, 16. CALIFORNIA DCAPATMBNT OF WATER RESOURCES: '�Bu11et`in No 130= 751"Cydrologic Data: 1973, Volume 111 Northeastern Calir-orn.a," Deccmber, 1974; 17, CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY: "Inventory of Rare and 8 Eriaan erect Vascular Plants of California,'+ 1974. 18. Ctdmpton, Beecher, Grasses inCalifornia, University of Californio Pvoss, Ber�<ele�� 1974. ? l9 19 v, BUTTE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DEPARTMRNT' �. 20. BUTTE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT 2`1, BUTTE COUNTY AIR POt LUTI ON ,CONTROL DISTRICT 22. BUTTE COUNTY COUNSEL 23. S'L'ATE POLICY FOR SUR ACE MINING ANIS RECLAMATION PRACTICE April 1971, Cal;.fornia Division of Mines $ Geology P, 246 EIR FOR RESIDENTIAL `BONING DISTRICTS OF GRIDLF.Y, March - 1979, Eco- Analysts 25. LAND USE ELEMENT - BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN,, February - 197 WATER QUALITY ASPECTS Comments from. Tony Landis, State Regional Water Qualpendity r, Contro' Board regarding water quality are .attached as Ap 20 0 t Appendix A SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF W',IDEL A, ECLAMATION PLAN Specific instructions are given below for certain items in the suggested model plan. Item 1, Applicant, Answer items 3-7, where applica- ble, as "Same as :applicant," If the actual reclamation is to. be conducted by a "person" other than the applicant or operator, name and address of said person shall be indican ed. Item 3. If more than one owner, enter name and ad= dress of each, If marc than one parcel is included in the operation, enter the owners of each parcel. This ihforma- lion is needed under item 25 below. if the surface and mineral rights arc separated, show the owners of surface rights under this item, On Federal land, enter U.S.A, as owner, with ,administrating agency; c.g•, IJSFS, 13Livt, NPS, etc, Item 4. Owner of mineral rights , List, if separate from surface owner, If a mining claim, Indicate the ow- ner(s) of the possessory rights (claim owner), Item b. Operator - List as individual, partnership, corporation, etc. If it joint venture, also show name of managing person or concern, Itch `8, BHtf description, including legal, of the mined lands (sce definition in Ouidclincs or Act Section 2129) in either metes and bounds or by land office subdivisions. Show section(s), township, and range, Item 10, Location and Vicinity Map, It is.;suggesfcd that 0 -is be shown on h OSGS 7-1/2 minute topographic quadrangle sheet (Schist 1" = 20001) unless larger scale maps ire available, If these are not sivaliable, or If the operation is extensive, t5 minute sheets (Scale to = I mile) may be used, Contours, toads, drainage, adjacent town's, ctc., should be shown, as WO It as the site of the operation, Item 12, A bnef and concise answer is requested for this item, Including only essential data on geologic forma- tidos, structures, rocks and niincra' and nature of the mineral deposit, i 7 Item 13. If an Environmental Imp}ct Report has been or is being filed for the project, the answer to this item may be very brief in outline form, with 'reference to the EIR,, Reference to the Mit may be used to simplify answers to other pertinent items also. Note that soil conditions will be covered in more detail in item 26. Item 14, If the applicant's surface ;to!ne was already in operation on January 1, 1976, or the operation was con- ductcd prior to that date, so state, If applicant has elected' to ,phase" his operation, indicate duration of first phase.' For anticipated life of long—term operallvcs, show cstimat: ed range; c;g,, 35 50 years, Items 13, 16 and 17, If more tt an'one individual pit or quarry is includedin the plan, "rim nswcr these items for each such operation, Note that either tons, or cubic yards (in-place); are requested in Item 16, The unit not used should be crossed out, Include all ore; minerals, overbuy- den and waste as one total quantit?; in answering Item 16 Items 20, 21 and 22. In the case of large, integrated operationswith several separate mines or pais, It will be to the advantage of the applicant to answer these items fn sufficient detail hot only for clarifying the nature of his operation, but also for protecting his -vested rights under the provisions of the Act. The principle map should be of a scale sufficient to 'show the required details clearly, For a large operation, a smaller -scale, overall map with larger -scale detail maps of the critical areas may be more practl- cal, In long-range operations, precision of detail is not as' important as a clear expositic;n of the operation, The use of colored 'symbols or map overlays is recommended to. simplify the map preparation, Aerial photographs may be substituted for maps where they adequately indicate the required itformation: Items 23 and [4, Applicant shall consult with the LcA Agency before completing these items; '`,rm 213, if essentially no reclamation may be accom- plished during, first phase, so indicate and explain, t gol,t)/NG POAAO APED; F 5a, rso�; vVIgTr-rr PlAi yGRJI3/NG r'LJfVT 60, IJ _ TAIIJA/O1° POW GO h SETTL/NG AREA / 5LU'[E OX d colvVEvO/Z a� 61,F417 WfiTE ='!Np' (FPOM POND TO PL/1Iti r1TFC/i,-GU[b.T/NGJ _- - s Wd1Ef! 5UlI 0GE P/PE F/IOId LJONGUT C/7ZGT� l %d 1f/4ES r. ,t� A146< un r^ra rE2 OIVG Y 4 FTErz 11VIVAL I-':> AI �� . - Y•' Y p,?ope6Eo V146AI L4AIr row /7z.Ary KIITU M1N1NC; Wr DEVFLo1 14rN FUII2-4 vlf ZoNrE411 77/2 .3� t l '+k LOCATION 8, Grief description, including legal, or the gxient or the'tnined lands (to'be) involved by this operation, including i total acreage, =j t section(s) _ ,Township - Range W 'Meridian, 9, Describe the access route to the ope,tation site. (d, Attach Location and Vicinity Map, DESCRIPTION: 11, Mineral commodity (to be) mined: 12, . Geologic description, including brief general geologic ktting, more detailed geologic description of the tnineral deposit (to be) mined, and principal minerals or rock types present, 13, brief description orcnVironmental setting of t4ic'sitd and the surrounding areas, Describe e'xist'ing area land use, soil; vcgctation, ground water tkVh"tion and surface water characteristics, averageanrwal rainrall�tiod/or other factors pdrtaining tt> ti Mronmcnthl impacts and their mitigation and reclamation, PROPOSED (EXISTING) SUARACE MINING OPERATION; 14, Proposed starting date or operaticn Durallon or VIM Phase i, i y+qy.{. yy —v ,. ••-••1 _..- _ c...n.Jai.asrN•ww...+cc'ac(wK`FA+ni�."kM4wF 10 15 Operation Will. be ( is)tontlnuous , Seasorjal Intermittent .� [yeveluped, p wtiv not yet in b eratlon , Tcmporarll' dc.:ated i —r Stockpile in Mine / I -----� 'r 16. Operation will'be 00'. Under 5,000 :tons cu, 'yds/yr, 5,000 50,000 tons cu. yds/yr, 250,000 tons cu, yds/yr. 250,000 - 1,000,000 tons cu. yds/yr, . — _-----, Over I,000,000 tons cu. yds/yr, _ 17, iota/ anticipated producdon =' Mineral commodities to be removed - tons (6u. Waste retained on the sti« tonic (cu, yds.) } Waste disposed off site - tont t (cu, yds.) -' Maximum anticipated depth ft. J 1$, dining Ucthod, (Check all applicable) gravel/Sand Pit Open Pit Single E ovich ---- brill and filast ` Quam, Hill Top - - Clay Pit Truck to processing � Maltilx;ich --- Side dill plant (To RR) , bragiine j Borrow Pit ` - "failings Pond Low Uvei Shovel Slurry Pump Underground -- Waste dump Rail Gravel bar skimming Other _.. Other loa, Ci' processing of the ores or minerals mined is planned to be conducted at or adjacent to the site, briefly describe the tailings or waste from processing. the nature of the processing and explain disposl method of 196, Bstitndic quantity (gallons per day) and quality of wntcr required try the'proposed u rntton, specifying proposed the ytt'antity and quniiky Wild "mtthod of sou reeq of lltis vv;ticr, of n5cihdd Of Its cohveyanee to this prolxtHy and disposal of used and/oP surplus water, 1 rr 20. if the nature of the deposit and the mining method used will permit, describe and show the Steps or phases of the mining operation that allow concurrent reclamation, and include a proposed time achedulr.for s%!cheoncurrenc activities, 21, Attach a map of the mined funds and/or suitable aerial photograph showing: Boundaries topographic details of the site; (b) Location of all streams, roads, railroads; water wells, and utility facilities within 500Act Pathe 1,itc; (c)' Location of all currently proposed access roads to be constructed in conducting the surface, tAining operation(s); (d) Location of areas (to be) mined, and of waste dumps and taiiings ponds. (e) By use of overlay symbol or color, depiction of separate mining phases if applicabie. (See Item 20),� (f) The source of map base, orientation (North arrow), and scale (e.g., 1" etc,) of the map. 500',' RECL AMATtOIV PLAN 22. Indicate on an overlay of map of item 21, or by color or "symbol on map those areas to be covered by reclamation �; • plan', Acreage 23; Describe the ultimate physical condition of the site P y and specify proposed use(s),1or potential uses, of the mined lands as reclaimed, 1 he ----------------- 24, Dcscnbe, tclationship of the interim uses other than mining and the ultimate physical condition to: c (a) ZIoning regulations. (b) General plan and 'plan el¢meots, 1 I in Item 22, (Attazh copy of notarized statement of acknowledgmeproposed t, c�) ( 1 25, Provide evidtni.e that 11-11 owners of a ` sscsso, interest In the land have been' no'tined of the ro ed use s) or putcntfai uses Identified _ , 2$, Clcscribc 'soil conditidns and proposed soil salvage plan. }. Describe, the methods, their sequence and r timing, to be ufed in bringing the reclamation th of the land' to its end 27, 1 state. Indicate on map ( item 21-22) or nn diagrams as nee` 5sary. Include diarussian of the pertinent items listed below. (is) Hackfillind and grading, (b) ;Stabilization of Slopes. W. Stabilization of permanent wostc dumps, tailings, etc. (d) tehabilitation or pre mining drainage, (e) Removal, disposal, or utilization of residual equipment, structures, refuse, etc. (f) Control nlf canlominants, especially with regard to surface runoff and ground water. (g) Treatment of streambeds and streamhanks to control erosion and sedimentation. (h) Removal or mtnimhaticm of residual hazards, (i) 63csoiling, rcvcgctotion with f rest cc that selected plants can survive given the site's topography, soil and climate.`- 29, MY applicant has selected n short term phrasing of his reclamation, describe In detail the specific reclamation ic1 j be accomplished during first phase. 1 y g site and in the weeounding mining at this si area. (� u 20. Describe hmv reclamation of this site in this manner may affect dturc E 1, 1 y ,,,-M+n.+i t ,yrT:.*r'th.. s �• t )R"Ly .r 1fi8h;:.; i ...bye , , ,.. .h.,.Haw✓zaWwF�F.r.>,.mia-...r,�:wrwWa:y:+.eaalti{S�nF`m.;..a,:..:a....... ... -.."'i '.i _,_..,-,::.�..�n:u:a,»�acuie::ns,nnceawrrmeu .m.,+r .a.+.w.u.w.,w..� ...,...,.-..,... .n_.,_..,._ „ APPENDIX C TABLE IIA"i MAMMALS WHOSE"RANGE rS KNOWN a TO INCLUDE THE STUDY AREA (t 'I Common Name 'Scientific'Name Opossum. Didelphis marsupialis Dusky shrew Sorer, obscurus Trowbridge shrew Sorex trowbridgii l Western mole Scapa;us latimanus Little brown ayotis Myotis lucifugus California myotis Myotis californicns Small -footed myotis Kyotis subultaus Long-legged myotis Ittatis Volans Long-eared gvotis *otis evotis Yuma myotis Myotis yumanensis silvery -haired bat Lasionycteris noctivagans Western pipistrel Pipistrell'us hesperus Western big -eared bat Plecotus townsend Hoary bat Lasiurus cinereus Wed bat 'Lh iurus borealis Big brown ba `Eptesicus fuscus Pallid bat Antrozus pall flus Mexican free -tailed bat Tadar`da brasil'ensis California ground squirrel Citellus beecheyi u Western gray "squirrel Sciurus griseus Northern flying squirrel ' Galucomys,sabrinus @ 'Valley pocket gopher Thomdmys bottage Western harvd§t mouse Reithrodontomys megalotiS + Deer mouse Peromyscus maniculatis 'San Joaquin pocket mouse Perognathus inornatus Brush mouse Peromyscus boylei k. ,Pinon mouse Peeomyscus truei Dus -footed waodrat Neotoma fusci es Cal% ornia meadow mouse Microtus callfornicus Mountain mole Microtus montanUs Roof rat Rattus rattus Nouse mouse Mus musculus Porc[iphe Erethi'oh dorsatum Blacktail 3ackrabbit Leppusc�a'lifornicus Brush .rabbit SY vilagus bachmani Coy ° ,te Canis latrans t .y tfox Urocyon cinereoargenteus , f Black bear Ursus americanus TABLE 11-2 AVIAN SPECIES .WHOSERANGE I.5 KNOWN TO INCLUDE THF STUD' AREA jmftiResident :Migrant SV): Summer Visitant' _ (WV : Winter 'Visitant Common Name Scientific'Name Turkey Vulture (R) Cathartes aura Sharp -shinned ,hawk (R) Accipiter striatus Cooper's hawk (R Accipiter cooperi Red-tailed hawk ►R) Buteo jamaicensis _- Swainson's hawk 5V) Buten swaioson Rough -legged hawk (WV)' Buteo lagopus ,Gclden eagle (R) Aguila 'chrysaetl)s Peregrine falcon (M)* Falco peregrines anatum Sparrow hawk (SV) Falco sparverius California quail (R) Lophortyx californica Wild turkey (R) Meleagris gal'lopavo intermedia Band -tailed pigeon (R) Columbafasciata- w1 Rock dove Columba livia� v� doR unaidura mac_roura Barn owl (R) Tyto alba b Screech "owl (R) Qtus asio Great horned awl (R) Bubo virginianus " Spotted owl (R) Strix t 8ldivental is Long-eared owl (R) Asio otos Poorwill (SV) Phalaenoptilus nuttallii i PYgiv owl (R; Glaucidium gnama White -throated swift (SV) Aeronautes sat'atalis Rufous hummingbird JM� Selasphcrus rueus Anna's hummingbird R Calypte anna Red -shafted flicker (R) Calaptes cater oodekpe(R) p jvors Lewiswoodpecker d Asyyesmus lewisi Yellow-billed sapsucker (IJV) ' S=eapicus Varies Hairy woodpecker (R) Dendrocopos villosuy Downey .woodpecker (R) behdrocopos pubescent Nuttall's woodpecker,(R) bendrocopos nuttallit ' TABLE 1I-2 (continued) h COlifi3m Name `Sc onti 'ic'Name f` �= Ash-throated 'flycatcher (SO Myiarchus cinerascensF Sayornis nigricans Black phoebe (R) Sa 's phoebe (WV) �` (SV) Sayornis s`a a Eni idonak difficile"s " p• Western flycatcher Trai11 flycatcher (SV) (SV) Empidonax trailli Conto us sordiclOO's P i Western wood peewee Violet-green swallow (SV)' Tach ineta thalassina yc Steller jay (WV) Cy anorita'steller Apheiocoma coorulescen§ is 4 Cl a: Scrub jay (R) Pain titmouse (R) (R) Parus inornatus ' psaitri arus minimus Common reaste ch �Eh�t�-breasted nuthat (R) Sitta carol Densis . Rcd-breasted nuthatch NO Sitta canadensis li Winter Iffen (R) Troglodytes troglodytes' Thryomanes bewickii' Bewick wren (Ri Ccchyon wren R, Catherpes mexicahus ' American robin �,M) Turdus migratorius Swainson's thrusi' (SV) N locicia ustulata y . western bluebird (R) Townsend+s solitaire NO Sialia meXicans myadestes taknsend Blue-gray gnatcatcher (,SV) Golden-crowned kinglet"(W) Polioptla caerulea Roo 'lus satrapa • Ruby-crowned king`6t (IAV) Regulus calendula R g Mutton's Vireo (R) Warbling Vireo (SV) Vireo hUttoni Vireo gi'I VUS Orange crowned Warbler (SV) (SV) Vermivora celata Dehdroica petechia Y(mow warbler Audobon, warbler NO Dendroica auduboni Black-throated gray warbler (5V) gendroica nigrescens Geothlypis tr�chas ` ello throat (R' Y w ) Western meadaw1ark (R) la neglects St,Urhe.l. tanager epck-headed grosbak (SV) Pira-nga 1udoV7ci',n aUrh pheudticus melanocephalus_ S Lazuli buntin (SV) purple, finch WV) asser7na p amoena Carpod.acus pupurens ' , House finch (R)` Carpodacus meXfcanus Rufous-sided towhee (R) pipilo erythrothalmus r ti TABLE II-3 i; REPTILES WHOSE To INCLUDE RANGE ;IS KNOWN' THE •STUDY ,AREA Comon "Name Western pond turtle Clemmys marmorata Western fence lizard Eumecpsonusrus'oddidentalts ' • t���� y Western skink Gilbert's skink Eumeces, gil i Cnemidophorus, iris " +�1 ta W estern whiFil Sierra alligator lizard. Gerrhonotus coerulens palmerl Rubber boa Charina bottae Coluber constrictor' Racer '`tarp-tailed snake Contig tennis Diado his amabilis Western ringneck snake Lam ro eltis getulps �i common kingsnake Mast' lateralis Striped racer Gopher snake Pituophis c 'anifer , Lampropeltis :sonata 4ountatn kngsnake Corrunon.garter snake Thamnophis strtalis Thamrio his`elegans eleggans Mountain garter snake Sierra garter snake Thamnophis couch couch Western rattlesnake Crot-alas viridis REFERENCES 1^ and 15 'rABLF II-4 'AMPHIBIANS WHOSE RANGE t5 KNOWN TO INCLUDE THE STUDY AREA 0,. �( Common Name... . ,SLientifiC'Name , Long-toed salamander Ambystoma macrodactylum Taricha granulosa Rough-skinned hewn Tarcha torosa California Newt. thtat` oa eschsoholtz�i Ensatina California Slender salamander gatrachoszps attehuatus ` Western gadefoot Scaphy,opus hammondi r Bufo boreas Western toad "yla regilla Pacific. treefrog Yellen-legged `frog Raha boylei' ; Red legged frog Rana aurora i ,i ;ityl�oom,ntal 'Inooiow NO�, APPENDIX D Archaeological Survey getter'' 01 NY iii 1979 Butki County_ SOCIETY FOR CALIFORNIA ARCHAEOLOGY District 2 Clearinghouse April 96, 1979; Geddid, Driscoll ITA En �Q� and Aesociates 463 oro Dam Blvd. , .Suite M �ois, r,Rlsc...L+,., ,n,�0, C3ATF5 0roville, GA 95965 AnP� 3 0 179 , 78-134 Zontelli Mining .....Dao",, \wWG....... Dear air, FILE , LOGGED......... WON;„ ?CP:...,/ �f At your requestion y►ednesdayo April 25, 1979 1 conducted an y, archaeological Peco�nnaissance of approximately 80 acres of Land lcf.ated to the north of Avocado Road Inthe rarea surrounding the Blue Lead Mane, northwest of Bangor. Mn.Ls area is to be rotoned from A-5 to A-10 to allow a gold,, mining op.^ration by Zontelli Mining and is a portion of a IP'1 acre area - AP#28-20-37, 28-27"04 & %)`l• The avea of; 'thu reconnaissance lies J.n. the NJ of the NW, of Section 20; '". 18 rr. , R. 5 E y Bangor Quad., 7►5' series. The area of l n <. intermittenttdrainage nthat passes aissance sthroughb�o f an abandoned area of the'Blue Lead Mine. The terrain of the -area is -moderately steep and the area alone the drainage has been dredged by 1: previous mining activities, indicated by the presence of mine tailings. Vegetation of the area consists of oak, pine, annual grasses and wild flowers and is,fairly open. The abandonpa site of the Blue Dead M°:r`he lies in the center of ,the area and consists of concrete foundations of structures used during this mining operation. The dates of this minirig ,- w Use of concrete for structure's �►�,erat�.on are unknown but the In this area indicates that the operation probably took place aometitne after 1920.No signi;�ioant historical artifacts were found in the vicinit,• of thE' tgne that would aid in determining the dates of its operatiori. Prior to my reconnaissance of the arca I consulted th4 archaeological site record files maintained at California State University, Chico to determine if any known, archaeological a site's were located within the project area. No sites had been previously recorded My reconnaissance of the area 'around the Blue Lead Miri" Was cw.�-u .etc in that all; areas were carefully examtled for ',materials of ar' hhaeologici%l or historical value: The foundations 'located at the Blue Lead Mine site were not recorded as a historical siteo but this gIay be done in the futr ure If ecoids of the mines' Operation, indicate that 1 Was ilistoriCal.l.y significant - it is recommended that the proposed mining 61 oratlon avoid i `TcI �416F sl+�;i+61112' } SOCIETY FOR CALIFORNIA ,ARCHAEOLOGY District 2 Clearinghouse April 261io 1979 Page 2 destruction of these foundatiOiLa until such 'a' determination can ru made. One_ archaeological site consisting of five bedrock mortar holes was recorded within the study area. The hotogras and location e.t` these mortar holesweldteTh ed dis consideired measurements were taken In field. proper mitigation of the site and no further mtigati��, measures.�re necessary since all of the significant data that coT;Ald be obtained from the site has been recorded. . it is recommended that the proposed mining operation and rezone be given archaeological clearance but 'should the mining eoperation extend outside the area of the reconnaissance a further archaeological reconnaissance of these areas should he made by a cjua.ljfied archaeologist. r { q I -S -I 'S-Icerely urs, a%es P, Manning -strict Archaeologist Y �I 4 T Id r i y f APPENDI.N. S Botanical survey 'Leiters I ind Map April 24, 179 Dear Patricia Rhodes. I have gone by'r_most of the property included , I in •tb is survey, and the Only rare plant that. 1. can find Is Piagiobot,hrys distantiflorus. On the map ,inca.osed: wz.th t-ni?�s letter :are green marks and 1`'se mrwks -indicate v�here the colonies of this tt rare plant are found. I Found seven coloi `,,'es on the prbperty.. The binallest colony is found near North B'Oncut Creek. 7ichondra Donnelliana ( California D�.^hondrPL) les r on the banks ref North Horieut Creek about fi�wa occur3. mi forth-east of bonout. A careful. search of.-,,�hE� banks 15f Borth toncut Creek on the property, covered by thil�3 survey, revealed that the plant was riot present. The banks of North Honcu•t Creeks in this area have all been drag-line dredged for gold and ,so there is little of the original: banks left. Cuscuta Eo�%tel.l.6ana (Boggs L,-;k6 Docdez°) This is a ,parasitic plant of vernll .pool plants, Since there arenit bty true vernal pools on, the property, the host plahts are not present arid, therefore, there isn,t any of this dodder 5n the property. 1 - lsoetes Nuttalyii is considered to be uncommon. There are sEveral areas v�here I found this Plant on the proper.'y.On 1;ne map the areas are colored., red. The plant is very small and inconspicuous and is ofte.a overl66ked. The colors on the zmap indivate the f olloWingy 1. The green marks indicate vthere eolohies of Plbothr.ys &.istantiflorus are located: ? The red marks indicate where Ibbetes Nuttall 10 found: The orangemarks indicate whet the property �jas ,urveyed x examined the property oh April 6, 16► 17), and '22: u in summary tho..only' rare plant that t 4ould f"�Ia on the broports, is pl obot'r ss aistalitifl.orus.' ' I found se`'ven colonies of the plat''b a d 1 t e colonies are composed of n=erouo healthy plants except in the bblorly along_ North Honcut Gxeelt The colony al,bng North I oncut Orbck is 'very smn.11 if you have ansa questioro, please let jhe knob: Sihr.'er0.1y y r� •'J \_,� •,vim �'�" I �I t r t —+ j rlrl a r.— V •''. "'"°illy .'—�'.�:=: e �,;%,%� '1- `,.,����„�- ,� . r , Y f +. ,. 1 r i y � r. , � � ,-,...� \1 ,• w tae � rt`F;t�3 i 1 MLn 41 3 --3 8 "�yy�-.^cam.. � : ' � k,c_. �`�y� �Q,,•s��a,�4{ a4+ d�s �� °^+ rs �` Y,~' `�. 4 v<_ _ y.�. „+�� s♦ . � + G.��F ,� Y..1 i+ �f,{�Y i Y+i�"�d i� �' ✓"� `...+• ✓''wtl: ¢ a� � � r�� 4`�. °.�+�+. r%i'���')it,i�A1�r `jt 1 �5�,.. � �• „�, `ll �I;li'i�'i ti+rrr+, rr .N I IJYu �. r I�r., � ':1 i I� ay 8, 1979 .:r ,j Dear Patricia Rhodes; On April 24i 1979, I sent yoLt a letter reporting on the 'rare plants on the Lund' property near Bangor. I sent material of several collection.t to Berkeley to make certain that my determinations were correetA The professional botanists at Berkeley halve Informed me that my determination. of PlaRiobothrys distant_iflorus is incorrect: Therefore it should be noted that the rare plant Plapl bothrys d�taptifloriis is not found on tyre property covered by the survey. T am very 78orrY to have c6u8od all this misunderstanding and trouble. I hope tliis is a one time occurrence, �3,ncere�.y, �/ of § 13-102. EUTTE COUNTY CODE § 13-102 CHAPTER 1-3 (e) Thereclamation of 'mined jar ds as ,provided in this art -Cie will Permit the continued' miningof minerals.and MININCz AND DREDGING*` will: for the protec-tions, �Md subsequentbeTefidd provide use of the mined and reclaimed.land-. Art.. 1 Reserved,§§ 13-1-13-100 Art;. IL Replacement. of Jrateziai Displaced, in Surface blinin� Cera- (f) Surface mining takes place in diverse areas where the' tions, §§ 13=101-13-116. geologic;. topog-aphic, climatic, biological and social: ARTICLE L RESERVED conditions are significantly different and that reclama- vary, f tion operationsandthe specifications therefor may , accordingly_ (Grd,1-76_ 1827, § 1, &24-77)' Secs: I3-1-13=100'. Reserved, ARTICLE IL REPLACEMEhiT OF MATERIAL IN SURF -ACE MINING OPERATION_ S Sec_ 13-102. Definitions. Exptoraffot& or prospecting: The searc'.c for minerals by DISPLACED, geological, geophysical, geochemical or other techniques, in - Sec: 13101. Purpose and intent- cluding, but not limited to, sampling, assaying, drilling, or to determine the y, It is the purpose and. intent of the board o£ supervisors to any surface or underground works needed afthe. mineralspresent. 10 create and maintain an effective and comprehensive surface and reclamation policy with. regulation of surface ty �, ester_torquality p:,a ed Fends: Includes the surface, subsurface and: ground. z minir_g, mining- operations, so A to•a -rte :that: water of an area in which sLuface mining operations will be„ W W Adverse environmental eff�zts are prevent or minimized: are being, or have been conducted; including private ways to any such area, land excavations, >e 1:3d n and that mined lands are reclaimed to a usable co,idi- and roads appurtenant, areas in which structures, tion -which is teadily adaptabie for alternative land use- working, mining waste, and prop - ties, equipment, machines, tools, or other piste: rials or pro (b) The, production and conservation of minerals are ens' erty which result from, or are used in, surface .mining opera- eoura—rc, while, giving consideration to values relating tions, are located. to recreation; watershed,: wildlife, range and forage and 1Liiner¢Is: Any naturally occurring chemical element or aestheticenjoyment- compound, or- groups of elements, and, compounds, Formad from (c)' Residual hazards to the public: heaith and safety are inorganic processes and erganic 5-uhst--nces, including, lint not eliminated limited tc sand, gravel, aggrRQate,. coal, peat and bitumilaous - (d) The extraction of minerals is essential to the continued rock but excluding geotherrnal resources, natural gas and economic well-being- of the county and "o the needs petroleum. of society, and that reclamation of mined Iands is to or minimize adverse effects on the Mining waste_ Includes the. reaidtal of soil, rock, mineral, ma- necessary prevent environ.=nentand :to.rratectthe public health. and safety: liquid,. vegetation, equipment,, machin^s,_tools or other from_, or displaced by. terials or property directly resulting -E ilitoes note -Or& No, '1827, §: 1 enacted biay 24, 1977,. repealed - surface -Pilling operations: former Ch- 'I3, §§ 13-1-134:%. and enacted. a new Y h- 13 to. read ss. &erein set out in, Art: 1T ff 13101-13 116. prior to enactment, of to Opera tor: Any parson 'who is engaged ;in »urface mining, with othpr-_t4_cn duct said Ord.. No- 1827, former Ch: 13, §§131. 13-1T, pertainedsimilm subject matter and was derived. from Code, 1952, §: 99. open+rans, himself, or who contracts o erations on his behalf, except a person ?vho is engaged in p Sapp Na. 6 -?7 Supp. Na_ 5-77 - _ _ 156 I3-IO2 MINING AWD DREDGIN.'G § 13-102 § 13-10a BUTTE COUNTY CODE § I3-104 sur{ -;;e mining, operations as an employee with wages at his: Sec. 13-103.. Scope sole compensation- (a) The provisions of this article shall amplytrthe un overburden: Soil;. rock or other materials that lie aba incorporated areas of Butte County, except national forest fa natural mineral deposit .�r in between deposits, before lands. 1`r or. after theirremoval by surface mining operations -(b) The provisions ofthisartic,e- are mot applicable to. Perniifz Any authorization: from,, or approvai by, the county,. d `t d f ' f,— or on the: absence of which would preclude surface miring operations- Person:Any individual' firm,, association, corporation, or- ganization or partnership, or any city,, county, district or thestate: or any department; or agency thereof- Pectaination: The combined process of Tang treatment, that minimizes water degradation, air pollution, damage to aquatic or wildlifel habitat, flooding, erosion, and. other adverse effee 3 from: surface mining operations,; including adverse surface effects incidental to underground mines,. so that mined lands arc reclaimed to a usable conditio^ which- is readily adaptable - for alternate: land. uses and create s danger to public health. or safety. The process may extend to affected Iands surrounding mined lands, aid. may require backfilling, grading, resoiling, revegetation, soil compaction, stabilization or other measures - State boards State r::ning and ge,logy board, in the partment of conservation,. State of California- Stare geologist: Individual holding office as structured. in section 677 of article 3, chapter' 2 of division I of the Public Resources Code: Surface mining operations: All, or any part of, the process. involved in the mining of minerals on mined lands by removing overburden: and mining directly from the mineral deposits, open. -pit mining of minerals' naturally exposed, mining by the: auger. method, dredging and quarrying, or surface work incident to an underground mine. Surface :mining operations' shall: include, but are not limited to:, (a). In-plaee distillation, restorting or leaching.. (b) Theproduction.and'disposalofminir_gwaste. (e) Prospecting` and exploratory activities- (Ord. No. 1627, (1) Excavations or grading con uc a or g site construction or for the purpose of restoring land following aflood or natural disaster. (2) Prospecting for, or the extraction of, minerals for com- mercial purposes ommercial-purposes or the removal of overburden in total amounts of less than one thousand (1,000) cubic yards in any one location of one acre or less. (3} Surface mining operations that are required by feder- al law in order to protect a mining claim, if suchi opera- tions are conducted solely for that purpose. (4) Such other mining operations, that the county deter- mines tobeof an infrequent nature, and which involve only minor surface disturbances and are categorically identified: by the state board pursuant to sections 2714: (d) and: 2758(e), California Surfacing Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975. (Ord. No_ 1827, § 1, 5-2477) Sec: 13-104. Permitand reclamation plan requirement.;. (a) Any pe •son, except, as provided in sectio -a 2776, Cali- fornia Surface_ Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975, who proposes to Engage in, surface: mining operations as defined. in this article, shall,, prior to the commencement of such operations, obtain (1) a permit to mine, and (2) approval of a, -reclamation plan, in accordant it with the provisions set forth in this article and as further provided in article 5, California Surface Mining and Reclama;?on Act. of 1975.; 11 fee in the amount of twenty five dollars -($25.00) shall' be paid to the public works department at the time of filing. For existing operating mines, a rec lmation plan shall be filed byway 1,1978, for board of zoning adjustment review and approval' The rec'amation pian shalt. provide far -the reclams- '_ J1,,5-24-77)- - Supe. Ido- 6-77' Supp. Na, 6-77' �. 157 158 §• 13-104 min rgG,AND DR DGI1G 9-13-104 tion of the area disturbed by surface mining operations, in those portions of the site mined after January 1, 19 A fee in the amount of twenty-five 'dollars ($$25.60) shall'. be paid to, the public works department: at the time of filing of the reclamationplan; [ AII,, applications for a reclamation plan for surface mining or T; 3 reclamation projects, shall be made on forms Pro - or. -. by the Public wo*ks department; and as provided for by section :27 72 of the California urfacz 31ining and Reelama- tiomActof 1971-56, (b) No person wha has obtained. a_vested right to conduct surface mining operations prior to January, 1, 1976., shall be required to secure a parmit pursuant to the provisions of this article as Tong as such. vested right continues, provided that noi substantial change is made in that operation eti:ept in accordance with. the provisions of this article; A person sliali be deemed to. have such vested, rights, if, prior to ;jamary. 1,. I976', he has, 'n good faith: and i4- reliance upon, a permit or other authorizetion, if such permit or other authorization was required, dilgently commenced surface miring; opera. }ions and incurred substantial: liabilities,fortork and materials. necessary* therefor_ Expenses incurred. in obtaining the enact meat of an ordinance in relation to a particular operation or the issuance of a: permit shall not be deemed Iiabilities for work or material,~.. A person who has obtained. a ;rested right tc conduct surface mining operations prior to January 1, 1976, shall submit to. the board of zoning adjustment by' MAY 1,1978, a rec- lamation plan for operations to be conducted after January' 1,.1976,, unless a reclamation' plan was approved by the County of Butte prior to January 1, 1976,, and the person submitting: that plan has accepted: responsibility for reclaiming the mined: lands in accordance witl' that plan.. Nothing in this articIe shall, be construed asL xequiring the fining of a reclamation plan. for, or the reclamation of, mined lands on which surface miningoperations were conducted prior to January-i,.1976- (el anuary1,.1976.(c) The state geologist shalt be notifie0l of` the filing of alt permitapplicatfoi . Supp. No. 6?7 153` BUTTE COUNTY CODE § 13-106 (d, This article. shall: be reviewed annually and revised,. as necessary, in order to ensure tl:at it is in accordance with the =-tate policy for mined lands rec`amation and to encourage. the mining industry of Butte County. (Ord_ No. 1827, § 1, 5-2477) Spc, 13-105. ApPlication; review procedure - The board of zoning adjustment shall, iz the same' :Hann°,.' as a--ovidedi for in section 24-46 of Chapter 24 of this Cone,. schedule a public hearing within. twenty (20) days of. the corr:cletion of the environnuntal review procedure and filing Of, all documents asrequired. by the county publicworks de- pari-ment_ Th-- board of zoning adjustment, on the basis of evidence su :=pitted at the hearing,. may approve the reclamation plan an(! grantehe miningpermit. V.a determination of the board of zoning adjustment sh_li be -,ial. unless a written appzal is filed in the same manner as°. : ovided for in section 24-48 of Chapter 24 of this Code (Or.. 1`Tv_ 182 ; § 1, 5-24-77) Se . 13=10G. Performance bondorother security' device.. ET;011 a funding by the board of zor'ing adjustment that a sum--lemental guarantee for the reclamation of the mined land I& necessary and upon the determination by, the 'public works department of the cost of the reclamation of the mined land according to, the reclamation plan, a reasonable surety bond, Ifen on the property cr a portion thereof, or other security guarantee conditioned i:pon the faithful performance of the reclamation plan shalt be filed with the public works depart- mens_ Such surety shall be executed in favor of the County of Butte and reviewed and. revised;, as necessary, biannually. Such surety sl -all be -maintained in an amount equal to the cost of completing' the remaining reclamation of the site ars ?resscribed in the approved or amended reclamation plan during the succeeding two-year, period or other, reasonable tern- (Ord- No. 18272 §_1, 5-24-77) Supp- No. 6-77' 166 �k § 13-107 311NING BIND--DREDGING § 23-?ld! ' §' is-III BUTTE- COUNTYCGDE § 13-113' shall z:--t a public hearing. in the same manner as is provided See- 13107: Public records- for in--ption 13-105. (Ord_ No-1827, § 1, 5-24-77) Reclamation plans,: reports; ape c4 tions and other documents submitted, pursuant to this article are public records, urless it Establishment of mining: cat tmittee. can be demonstrated to the satisfacti= of the coir_ ty that, the 'reveal mining cor►miti ee shall be established with a member . release of such information-, or part thereof, tivould pro- depletion entitled to protection _ _A appointed: t each supervisor. from the aggregate and mining duction,: reserves- or rate_ of as proprietary information_ she appiicana �7ali wave the community of his district, to gene for a two-year term_ The Y °:^_ll act as an advisory, hoard to the public works right to identify what, in his opinion, is proprietary informs-' information as committE4 departmer* board of: zoning adjustment and the board of o:r: The county shall identify proprietary ttseparate of each application_ A copy of` all permits, su,ervisor�. All. matters pertaining to setting of standards and first part rec;.. oration_ plans, reporL -. applications and "her documents ordinance modifications regarding surface raining will be to this committee for review and recommendation. submitted pursuant to this, article, including proprietary :n- to the state geologist by the raferred (Or&bio. Iir27, § 1, 5-2-77) formation„ rliall be furnished County, of Butte. Proprietary infurmstion shall be made avail- - abler to persons other than the state geologist only when :pec: 13-112_ Enforcement. by the mine operator and: by the mine owner in; -.ie proves, ns of this art."�js shall be enforced by the public authorized. accordance with Section 2778, California Surface Miming and cGks direc3 s ­:or any authorized member of the, public works Reclamation Actof 19795- (Ord_ No.1827, § 1, 5-24-771 deF artmen I- -e Yubii.L .vorks director may suspend the permit fsr _: periodonto exceed fifteen (15). days' Where continuation Secy 13-_108 Stardards: o the viola?' aq wilI adversely affect the public;: providcdi Standards governing the operational aspects of the surface sc .'2ver, wii'"'en notification shalt have previously been sent In the of a. suspension, or should. the pining activity shall be as established: by the. board; of -upe':- i-F zhe opernv6-- event r- -works director request disciplinary action, the board visors by resolution- iOrd. iso_ 1527, § 1,; 5-24-77) per «:.ming aeitistment shall. immediately set a hearing thereon 'Ph not less than five (5) days' notice to the operator. The Sec:. 13409: Periadi, rev ew. t oarj of zonir -1justnent, after completion of the hearing, As a: condition ole approval: for the permit or thtc reclamation: mvj Suspend' c_ z ~Yoke the perruit, or modify the permit, plan;, or bo*h, periodic inspections of the site by the public: or, ;nay ;place :the. 4rE1,.kv• 41 probation should.. tlxe violation: works department. shall, be made: to evaluate continuing com- found to exist be c�z lobs nature; advers_-Y affecting pliance with the permit and the.: reclamation plan.. (Ord- No, the health and welfare-_ de residents of the, county. (Ord.. No. 1827 §.1„ 5-2477):: _ 1827, § 1,. 5-24-77, Seim, 13-110. Amendments:. Sec: i34,13. Appeal; Amendments to. an approved redamatjGnL plan may be: sub-perso ,Tiggrieved by an act or determination of public » rutted to: the hoard of zoning adjustment any time, detailing- - works or the board of zoning adjustment in the exercise of proposed changes: from. the original pian_ Substantial devia- ` the ac thority granted, herein shall' have the right to appeal tions fromthe original rlan shall not be undertaken until to the board of supervisors. Any appeal must be filed, on forms; such amendment has been filed with`,: and approby theprov.1% ,within twEnty, (20) days after -the r=di#on, in board of zoning adjustment.. The board of zoning adjustment. = : Supp. PIo. 6-77 - su p.. Na.. 6-77 ?60a p 350.2: 13114 MINING AND DREDGING 1 13416 •• writing,. of the decision, by the public works director or the4.. - board: of zoning adjustment Said appeal shalt be conducted j - in the same manner as provided for in section 13-105. (Ord., . NLo.1.8z7; § 1, 5-24-77) Sec. 13:114. Transferability. I' l Permits and reclamation plans issued under the prove ;'ons- of this article are transfer-zLIe and tate successor shall be i _ boundby the provisions of the approved; reclamation plan or permit andthe provfsions of this article. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, t� 5-24-77), _ Sec., 13-115. Minor plan modifications. Minor plan modifications from an approved reclamation. plan may be allowed: upon -request of the operator or applicant, and upon a finding by the public 'works department that each requested. minor plan modification is' necessary to achieve.`the prescribed or higher post -mining uss of the reclaimed land.. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) Sec- 13-116`- {Extraction of grave,and aggregate only] y � 3 hlotwitnstanding anything to the contrary herein, this article is intended to cover only the extraction of -�-zavel and aggregate and is not to cover other- mining operations 1 II (Ord'. No. 1827, § 1, 5-2447) - Supp. No. 641 Comments from Tony Landis, State Regional Water Quality Control Board. Dir. Landis indicated. that the State Regional Nater Quality 'Con trol Board would not allow any discharge of mining wastewaters into North Honcut Creek or Wilson Creek, A Nat ionai',Pollutant perm Mould ne-ed to be obtained fol, the pro- Discharge. ro- Discharge System p of the proposed wash plant flow posed mining operation: (A copy plan attached as Exhibit D of"this report was sent to Tony Land s 'fo�> review.) Silt ponds would not be allowable since silting up of the creek could occur: Another concern expressed by Mr. Landis was what would be doge with the mining tailings (rocks "and silt). Reclamation of the land is an important factor in stabilising the disturbed rock and soils from erosion as well as for aesthetic improvement. Debris and tailings should not be Placed in any drainage channel o North lancut Creek or {Wilson Creek. Aland dis- whiclt feeds int phial permit may be a'ejuired in addition to the discharge permit to ensure to discharge of tailings or dobris; into surface waters, primarily No,-th iloncut Creek. Environmental. Review Ae �rtment"re`s Onset If utilized, the pro- posed �r�s}i plant flow plan should alleviate concerns about waste- p water dl8thargo into tite crceki This plan. would utilise water A from North 1"IoncUt Creek as a source of water for a holding pond. The water would ba Pumped from that po-int to a water wash scrub-, bins plant. for the maned materials theft through sluice box to a tailings pond settling axen� I3y rdc'Tculating the water in the praposed.wash plant, tllcywnter quality of North kiancut Creek should b maintaa ned at a is resent level. The 'method to dispose gg` of or reclaim the tailings"1XIch sottle in the pond still needs 3 to be clarified by the applicant. A brief description of reclamation of the land is discussed on AI odel Reclamation pages 6r 1 and "14 of the PIR the County of Butte in revierving Plan that could be utiliseKi 1iY y is expected fro ndix AB. this project and similar pto ects contained in Appendix State Additional input an a reclamation plan. is exp ' s end Geology as pant Division �► the circulation of the Or! Mine 7 draft MIZ through the State Cl.oaranghouse" er APPENDIX H otificadon'No,. • AGREEMENT REGARDING PROPOSED STREAM OR LAKEALTERATIONf THIS ACnEEMENT, entered into between the State of California, Department of Fish and Came, hereinafter called: the Department, and .�4`rpiltAEtPr called the opeeator, is as follows: of .:: ,Li��l'�n/ , State of-gNVWA6 WHEREAS, pursuant to Section _lY — of California Fish and Came Code, the operator, an the - clay of --" ""`' 19=, notified the Department that he intends to substantially divert or obstruct the natural flow of, or substantially change the ed� c mnuj br bankI1 or us�nnt�tenaCounty from of streumbed of, the following water: ' �-�--Maothe _,gam------., State of California, S..= '1�V)FIER>rAS, tha. Deparhnciit hereby certifies that an inspecNan of subject area Was made On the 2� day of .- , lqZ;L, by the following Department personnel; _ end it was• . :. determined that an existing fish or game resource may be subOant►ally ai'dversely affected by s4ch pperatians •. AA t THEREFORE; the Department hereby proposes measures to protect fish and wildlife during the operators work. 'The operator hereby ag►`ees to accept the fallowing a connner,daG�ii, as part aE his work; Numbers _. . from the list of recommendations on the back of %is page and the following special recommendations: ,- rrflrsrl` 1! —4t 01 ,rkG'�irull-lre-co 'tcr•t}rc�ersork ....------- i' w _ If the operator's work changes from that stated in the notigtatron sneci8od above, this agreement is no longer valid and a new notification "shall be submitted to the Department of Fish and Came, F'aihtre to comply with the p rovisions of this :agreement and With other pertinent C0(10 Scctfous, including but not limited to 1 Fish and Came Code Sections 5( m, 5652 and 59'18, ►any result' to Iirasecution, s the operator to trespass on any land or property, nor d Nothing fn this ngrratnnnt nittliorizlE deg it relieve: the operator of r`espo isibil ty for cot npliaiice rvitla rtpplicable federal, state, or local laws or ordinances, ' _,�. This agreement become; effcctivo an find terminates �•---- ---- G ren. Operat0 UcpattmonEncprosanlsUye `Tial �,1�2Lsl' Title - _.. ..._.. _ eparhn'rtt of risli and Came, State of California ' Inc ioao iu+oa • „ 1 RECOMMENDATIONS 4� 1. Dfsturbancr, or removal of �,egetation shall not, exceed nary to construct barriers or fills, If work in the lake the minimum necessary to complete operations. The disturbed is unavoidable, a; curtain enclosure to prevent siltation portions of any stream channel or lake. alar- of the lake beyond the immediate wori.cing area shall gin ,within the high wntcr mark of the steam or lake be installed. The enclosure and any supportive material sba11 be restored to ,i near their original condition as shall be removed when the work is cowpleted; possible, 13 Silt settling basins shall be loca.t�A away from the stream 2. Hestoration shall includu the revegetation of stripped or lake to prevent discolored, silt -bearing water from or exposed areas, reaching the stream or lake. 3. Nock, riprap, or ether erosion protection shall be placed 1A, Preparation shall be made so that runoff from steep, in areas where vpgo n ion cannot reasonably be expected erodible surfaces will be diverted into stable areas vrltli to become reestablished, b a dal. i Frequent water checks shall be *control 9. Installation of bridges, culveits, or other structums shall placed on siirt roads, tracks, .or other work trails to eros rt roads, be such that water flow is not impaired and a fitrearn or down -seam passage of fish is assured at all times, 15. Wash water containing mud or silt from aggregate wash - Bottoms of temporary, culverts shall he placed at or below Bottoms ing or other operations shall not be allowed to enter a ]a flowing stream channel grade. of ponnanent a or streams. culverts shall be placed below stream channel grade, 16. A 'silt catchment basin shall be constructed across tba- 5. Plans for design of concrete sills and other features stream immediately below the project site. This catch» that could potentially impede fish migrations musk be ment basin shall be constructed of gravel which is.free approved by Department engineers from mud or silt. Upon completion of the project and B. When , any dam (any .artificial obstruction) is being constructed, maintained, or placed in operation, suffi- after all flowing water in the area is clear of turbidity, the gravel along with the trapped sediment shall be 1 removed from the stxe2m. ciebt water shall at all times be allowed to pass dowm= stream to maintain fishlife below the dam. 17, If operations require moving of equipment across a flowing 7. An adequate .fish passage facility must be incorporated stream such operations shall be conducted without substantially increasing stream turbidity.. For into any barrier that obstructs fish passage, "(any repeated crossings, the operator shaft install a bridge, 1 8. Any dam artm ificial obstruction) constructed shall ruivert, or rock -fill crossing, onlybe built fro,i ateM1 1 such as clean washed gravel Which will cause little or vo siltation, - 18, If a stream channel has been altered during the opera - 'low dons, its flow, channel shrill be returned as nearly 9. Equipment shall not be operated in the stream channels as possible to its natural state without creating a possible of flowing live- streams except as may be necessary to future bank erosion problem, or a flat wide ciiainnel or construct crossings or barriers and fills at channel sluice -like area, If a lake margin has been altered, it mages., shall be roNtried as nearly as 'possible to its natural 10. When •world in a flowing -stream is unavoidahlo., the state without creating it future bank erosion problem, entire. streamflow shall bu diverted around the work The gradient of the streambed or lake margin shall ba area by a barrier, #emporary culvert, andlor a Hely ' as nearly as possible the sante gradient as existed prior to disturbance, channel capable of permitting upstream and down. stream fish movement, Constriction of, the barrier and/or the new channel shall normally begin in the 19. Structures and associated materials not designed to downstream area and continue in an upstream direr- withsttind high seasonal floors shall be removed to areas above the high 'water mark before such {lows occur, tion, acid the flow shall be diverted only, When con- } struction of the diversion is eoMpleted, Channel bank 20 No debris- soil silt- sand bark slash 'sawdust' :ub= or harder construction shall be adequate to prevent seepage into or from the wjrk area: Channel banks or bish, ecroont or concrete nor wrshings�'-thereof oil or . roducts or other organic or earthen matcrW barriers shill not be made of earth o'r other. sub.ftites fit fr im lagging, subject to erosion unless ilrst enlosed by sheet ihng, rock tivrau, or other mrott'ctive material T1iL eiic�osiire any construction; or associated activity of wliate�ver nature "shall be allowed to enter into or ' ) d l t , b 1 and the supportive material shall be removed when the work is comps ?ted and ;the renibval sliall normally+ proceed from do vnstream in an upstromn direction, 11. Temporary` Rdls Atilt be ecinstructed of. nonerbdible materials and shrill be removed immediately upon work completion. 12. Equipment shall not be operated in the lake, or its margin except during ckeavation and as may be neces= JJ ate w fere i ma>, a was led by ininfall or -ru noif into, waters of the State. When operations aw piloted, any excess materials or debris shall be removed* rom the work area. No rubbish shall be deposited Within lak150 feet of the High water mark of any'stieam 21. The operator will notify the Department 'of Fish and Caine of the date of completion of operations at least five days pilot to such completion, -,iiH.400 1142, also GUA6 mT oev ' DAVIO ZON'aL1.11: PNN8113 T FRAriK �CIN6SLRY� Viet rNtelvtNY MININ6 & COPISTRUCTIO1 Co. ZQNTE LI ice, General Contractors APP13NDIX 'T Telephono 546-5164 IRONTON, nos" kHESOTA 56455 peceber 14, 1977 ; I; Mr.:tephen A. Streeter Envirot>ntental Review Speoialiet EnvironAental RevJ,ow Department Butte County #7 County Center Drive oroville's California 95965 Dear Stephens Rezone A-5 to A-100 Atf 18 -20 -various This letter is in reply to your letter of June 20e 077., to impacts whioi� you found to have potent,14 garding emrironmental significance. i. There will be no significant geologic effect on the bedrock duo to gravel removal a$ we Will be returning the material. back to the area suite promptly since we now plan to peon -p1t the mine and place material back in place. 2. Tho intent is to return the land back ti► close to original ssible to its original state in order that as close as that there will state. ndsca wildlife � _ It is our intention to return a or future land not be any effect on the la lir ' OWTlerB � y, This will not be any more hazardous than any other endeavor ` 3• it the r0 ect. as we are now planning to open p I? 3 4. There will be no Potential hazard to "on cut Creek 40 a be rea rou.Ating our water and this process will be mcnitoreii i by the State of California Water Quality Control Beard. 5. There will not be a degradation to the xative vegets►t�pn ae 'we do have a definite reclamation plane �v'e are 'planning 011 stripping thei topsolli stockpiling it and returning it to its original position as we progress, a: roved mining methods 6e The Use of explcaives will he telae by and all safety precautions wri71 15e taken. There wit] be no effect ori potential growth in the area becau" 1 7• " of poi�er line extensions as wee Frill be generating aur con poirer. << i' k nvlronmenFel Rwlew beet, D i ss77 hu#o CouhAv i. _ ( 'j DAVID xdNTRl.LIr P*ulncnv (FRANK kmaw.RY, �UlcePRt/IpIt10T 3 ;MINING & CONSTRUCTION 00. ZONTELLI i Canerat ;Contractors Telephone 546-5164 IRONTON, MINNESOTA, 56455 December 14, 1977 Mr. Stephen Streeter j3 page 2. ! 8 More than adequate Q ate water,• will be available for dealing with any Fire hazards, 9a There will be no more energy consumption than arty other opepations of this bind. 10 There will 'not be any negative health effectsfromthis mine as it will be an open pit operation on a very small scale► ii, There will be no change in land use characteristica as the land will be .returned to its original topography and y state. 12. it is not contemplated that there will be any increase in atom runoff or erosion. We hope the above replies will meet with your approval.. I.IP you. need any additional information, do not hesitate to contaot,us. Yours very truly, ZONTELLt INTNG d'c Cb98TAGtJTIOk CO. David Zontelli. silent DZ Qb cat Donald R. FARRinc thTrt"z.tu7:1..JAeaw..,i,.+� .,.. _,gym....., '..........;.J•'c:-:: i,LL.- 3-c_ .` _ 77-O2-28-0 28-20-:Various - APPENDIX F tWVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM (To be `completed by Lead Agency) �y I . 8'ACKd170UND 1, Name of Proponent David 7011tell Zontei3 J` inin� &Const. Co. Inc. 2, Address and Phone IV:Imber of Proponent: zronton, Minn 5+55- —=. 3. Date of checklist S»ibmitted 4'. p,�+ency `Requir.�nq Checklist __. 5. Dime o: Proposal, if rm A�5 SZAA-10 II. RNVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 6xpl nations o£ all "yes'' and "maybe" answers are required on atF-lacked s.ieets YFrS yi* nz No Will the proposal result in _. It: _ k.arth 5;�c�n3,ra.ca� �. a, Unstable earth conditions oz In changes iri geologic substructures'? b. Disruptions, displacements, corn- ohction or ov -lover nq of the soil.? Change in topography or ground gv,'rface relief features? -d. Destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologid a or physical features;' \w F Increase ] 'hwirid or water erosion of anilcr either on or off tht� site? f Change § in deposition or erosion of beach sandso or changes in giltation deposition. or 6e6sjoh Which may modify tlxe channel of a tiVL or stir'eam or the bed of thO 0064ih be any bay' ihlet or lake? I APPMI X d A apehd yc i page 1 of 6 YES MA9tB8 NO g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such at! earthquakes;, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? 2. Air. Will the'proposal result J ,,e A. Substantial deterioration of ambient air quality s'. b. The creation of objectionable odors? 00 Significant alteration of air movemont, moisture or temoerature, or any change ,%,i. c1iwate, either locally or ragionally? 3-. Wa,,tLir. Will the proposal result in substantial: a,. changes in currents, or the course or airec:tion of water movements? ; b. changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? ZM c Alterations to the course or _. flow of flood waters? '� uA ?..' d. Change' in the amount of surface r water in any water body? e., Diudhartye into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or Lurbidity? f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters?LI g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either throunh direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an acwifet l -)y cuts or e.xoavatlons? rj. A'npendix P- page 2 of 8 a0.taki.FY-+-`^^��"°•?i.:::XY:�:r�.-1"r��.V"S�K'."„�"..aSK�asa _.R a.-,...,::. . .. YES �JAYHE h. Roduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? i. Exposure of peap;Le or property to 'water ktattrds such as flooding? _r .^._.._.. ►.�-'+ related 4plant Life . Will tY►e proposal result in substantial: a. he diversity of species, or of plants (including o any specids number f trees, shrubs, glass crops; m crofJors and aquatic plants),? , b. ., Reduction of the numbers of any unique, or endangered species of plants? rare c of new species of plants . ntIntroduction ooan aj:ea, or in a barrier to the „.normal replenishment of eszstirg spr-cies? au Reduct.Ioh in acreage of any agricultural crop? -- 5. Animal T.,ife. will the proposal result in dubs antia�. a a, Change in the d .vOtsity Of species, or of animals thirds, ` numbers of anlr species Land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish; benthic organisms, insects or microfauna). b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique,” rare or endangered bpecies of anirdals? i C, xntroclrxction of new species of animals battler to into an akoa, "or result in a thi migration or movement of animals? r d, NO:etiorat-i6n to ak stil g fi: h or , wild ifo habitat? 6 . Noise . will the proposal result in $u'Sstantia l I j �1 ncrer7�eS in noise levels i b, txpoUuxe of people to SPVCxF� rloa.se lkvels? A,ppendig p - pageMINI ,, YES IMAYEE NO 7 . Li ht and Glare Will the proposal produce signaf'F cant light be glare?, N^ B. Land Use. Will the proposal result in, a substantial alteration of the planned land use of an areal 9,' 'Natural .Resources. Will the proposal result -; in substant 'a-1. _`" a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources?' Depletion of any nonrenewable -, natural resource? z 1'q tcis k o U set. Does the proposal involve i-risF--6T an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? e* 11. Population. Will the proposal significantly e Ioda alter tttion, distribution, density, otgrowth rate of the human, population of an area! t 12, Hous inc Wil1 the prt;pasal. significantilr' affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 13 tan spartatz on/Circul.ationi Will. the { ptoppobal result in., Ai Generation of substantial additiohA vehicular m6Vement? , b. Significant effects on existingParking { facilities, or demand for new ark_n• ? p c. substantial impact upon existing transportation systems?', do significant alterations to present r' patterns of tirculation or movement y of people and/or g6ods w — e. Alterations to Waterborhd, rail orI., air traffic? Aff t Apoendik F ;page 4 of 6 Aj?) endiR F page SCEs I mmt No f. increase in traffic hazards to motor ` vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? �q. Public Services. Will the proposal have a-ri affect upon, or result in a substantial governmental services " need for new Or altered in any of the following areas; a: Fire protection? ---- t" b . Police protection? ----- Schools?--=--- d. d. Parks or other reAz creational facilities? e. maintenance. of public facilities, 1 cluding roads'. �` = ' 1-1 f, other governmental services? 15. Vin_ fir. Will the proposal "result in: } a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy b. Substantial- increase in demandupon. existing sources Of 'energy, � or require the development of new sources Of energy? , Utilities t+'l.11 the pruposal result in a a (y need for new sy ,tems , or substantial alterations to the fol, outing ut' lines: y a. power or natural gash ..�_ b. communications systems? it c. Water? , t i ,t d. Sewer? W,LA.1 the praposai result in' a Great .on of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excludihq mental health)? b. txpzasure of people to potential heath ? la Aj?) endiR F page K YES MAYBE NO Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the 3b5tru@Uo_n of any public designated or ,rocognitod:scenic vista open to the public,b j or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open r to public view? 19. RecteatiLon. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing public rEcreational facilities? H.. Archeolo ical/Historical. Will the proposal 'result xn an alterat on of a significant archeological or'historical site, structure, object or building? 21. Mandatory Findings of significance. a. Does the project have the potential to I degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or Wildlife species, cause a fish or yrildlife population to drop below .[ seif sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal;' community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangetod plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of.California history or prehistoxY? b: Does the, project have the potential to achieve short term benefits to the detriment of publicly adopted lona-terim eiavironmental goals? c. Doos the project have impacts which are indisridually limited, but cumula- tively considerable? (A projeet may impact on two or more separate 'resources where the impact on each resource is relatively smalls but where the effect of the total of those impac;ls on the environment ;is significant.. i d. Does the project have dnvironmentai a eftwcts which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Appendix page 6' of F i I`II. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION poll sta— 'fa, The soils in this area haVe a High expansive rating. ate of biiity will l$ affected as bedrock and gavel is removed ata r 50 to 100 tons per day. 1b. The excavated material fmaterialmshould beining covered cwith topsoil ,Swale area Eventually, the_ and the lands reclaimed. 'Ic, R� �l amatiori will affect surface relief and topography* _ *Id. A geological doter - survey of the area should be performed' to mine significant features of 9_ 1% with moderate le. Erosi,ori potential is moderate on slopes profile development --,�+��- ,nd -State Water Qua:�ity' Con- , 'If. , There are Fish and Game Depar on to HoncutCrook. t „rot. Board regulations to control,;' nigh the area; the 01n; There are active faults near ' Hili s f sulk is _ in the vicinity- riity. ro osed 3a & b. fihe Fish and Game Depn:xtment has regulation[ xegati'ding ,p P t. stream alterations for the p' 9 3f, Wates removal for mini'kj 11 affect groundwater flow• ti Large autl`ts of Water Will. be pumped from the gr�;and, to faca.l Lgeam;?- tato marg. Some water ,ill. be used in the 'settling p oriels. covered by bed ativo vegetation will be removed or y 4a Some of the n rock and gravel: ovenlents of The min p 5 ex•ation will cause barriers to normal "u c, ng o wildlife. d. The change of land scap.e and wild.lif e habitat wi11 be substantial 5 until reol.amati.on is complete. noise heard seems to be to the mine H}orkers anti ;they 6b The only and e lo'oives' ` work With the machinery � e th a. T'he use of YWater �.r.6res.se as wi.7.l. the use product being m�.ned= Oil .' dynamite stored artd used, on the pro3ect. 10:. Thera w311 be dyri �nclix r page 7 of app . ZONTEGLI • ; 77-Q2�28-f�1 • and diesel are two of the f a=able materials to be used. , 15a. The mining oprraton Will use diesel end oil in significant ,a quantities. 16a ` P.G.&E. lime are about 1�j miles away and they can be extended. '17a & b. Explosives w,Lll be used in the mining and a high natural fire hazard exists. A fire truck equipped with pumper is on the site and can provide immediate protection in case of fire. 21a. The landscape, will be changed considerably by the mixa.ng oper ronment and a substantial reduction o.. wildlife habitat. ation. There could bo detrimental eff ects on the quality'&f the env i-- 'i 211c. The cumulative impacts include effects on geoloey, water quality, plant and animal life, noise, natural resource use, risks of upset, energy use, and human health. 21d. The environmental effects should be minima], as'long as the appli— cant complies with regulations of the Mate Water Quality Control Board, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the U.S. r Department of Mining Education and Safety. i k° .. .. ,... , .._ .. .... , . .,_.s nom.. .. ,._._... i M IV. DETERMINATION the Lend Agency) � (To be completed by On the basis of this initial evaluation find the proposed project Ca NOT have a aignfiGaz�t Q I £ina NEGATIVE DECLARATION effect on the environment, and is ree6mmen:ded4 'ect could have a O h the proposed hro�- I Fina that although tihere will not: s.ignficant effect on thy. environment, be a significant effect in this case because the shee mitigation measures desron an EGATIVE� project. AI DECLARATION Have been added to the p 2S gECOMENDED. nt I find the prosoya'.xonm6ntctand anmAY �FNVIRONMENTAL,IMPACT effect on theua.red. REPORT is req. Date �'` (Signa S1. r►a urea: a For _Enyi onmental. Review' Dee a ctmen't awed ReVIBy _.- Direct0 Earl D. Ne] eon; Appendik. F Page B of 8 APPENDIXK Comments received pertaining to the draft environmental impact report ox, therezone from A-5 to A-10 for Zontelli Mining, and the. Environmental Review Director's responses to the comments received. „ I. Leger of Certification from the'; Office of Planning and Research, State of Oalifnrni Clearinghouse. IT. a: Letter from L. Ray Dunham, State Water Resources Control '3oardi b. No response necessary by the Environmental Review Director. . 1I2. a. Lotter frgm Anthony 0. 'Landis j California Regional Water Quality Control hoard. b. Environmental Review Director's response to the letter from Anthony J Landis. a° Letter 'sent to Mr. Zontell-i in response to thel - letter from Mri l andj �. to � ------------ L - y � tate I-f, 61ifornin GOVERNOR'S OFFICE WFFFICE bF PLANNING AND RESEARCH +}'* 1400 'TENTH STREET ,.,. SACRAINEf470 95814 EUMUND G.'BfioWN JR, j cpVtONOn 'lam September 7 ► 1979 Enfironmcrfn) Ilip'rinW pep1. 'IM Earl D. Nelson Butte Coi Rnvl Review Dept. 418-P County Center Dr. Oroville; CA 95965 , Subject; 8CfT4 790937.05 G,: ritell.i Miming Rezone of 1284 Acres bear Mti Nelson: State agencies have comnen"ted on your draft environmental document (see attached). If you would like to discuss the concerns and recoime�idations in their comments, contact the staff from the a , '}�� agencies whose names and addresses appear on the comments. , =� a encs. You may formally respond to the agencie comments by Writing to them (including the Stato Meari tghous- lumber on all such correspondence) Cohen fi„ .ing tho Fins . 21R, you must include all cotnments aw! spnredraf fEIA y rviron'pi6ntal,�document�will ion �) then -,be State review ofYo .omplete• To aid in preparing environmental a;yse tE tits on future projects you should send to state s!7encies and ',►e r �' :i,�.e of planning and Research your Notice of preparation. as pre8<-ti '.a11 M; £3$4 and Section 15061; of the NIR Guidelines If you Mould care for assistance or if the need arises, the Or`fice b planning and Research is available to help ic.entify responsible agencies, distribute Notices of Preparation, organize P�oerdination meetings, mediate disputeso and hold cohsolidated hearings Please contact ,Asitia polvos at (516) 44t-0U3 if you have any questions, Sincere�y; ,StepheY, t'iilliLtson Stag CXearingiiouse Attr chm�ht ce it ii i`ellot�is rMA aearw..ar va,�ta�rmal 4 r 3Dirn a ir1a n d u a ; 1.Does Mr. James W Burns .:AUG � � to'c Projects Coordinator In Reply Raf W� The Resources Agency4 ToI 420/XH Resources Building, 13th Floor 916/322-4512 2. Butte County 18-F County Center Drilre Oroville, CA 9.5965' STATE WATER RESOURCES CO.NTROIL BOARD From s DIVI31oN 'OF PLANNING AND USEAkH subject; RMTEW OF NOTICE OF INTENT: SOH 79073105 DEIR__,Zontelli Mine, Rezone of 128. Acres Water Qualityy Control Board, The attached comments from the California Regional. the comments ,of the State Water Resources Central Valley Region, constitute `Control. Board. L. Ray Dunham Acting Assistant Chief Attachment cc: Mr. Anthony J. Landis Cidifornsa Regional Water Qualit ion Control Board, Central. Valley Region S ; Sacramen3201 to, CA 95816 c. dIN1Y U! \..4111 UlIlly 1� a i;If A: 0+ omoraindvin 'To I L, Frank Goodson, Project Coordinator nate, PM August 1979 Resources Agency V'Qutte County Environmental Review 18F Codhty CUhter Drive Orovi.11e, California 951965 From 1 California Regional Wator QW%lity Control Board Cojr.%tal Valley Region 3201 S street, sacramehto, California 95816 Phone; 345:0270 5ubled, ZONTELLI MINING, BUTTE COUNTY SCN #7907%105 Our comments on the subject Draft Environmental Impact ``Report are as follows: 1. The draft EIR indicates there has been changes in this pro- posed mining operation, since the original report of waste discharge was filed with our office. Therefore, We will re- quire a supplemental report on,both the open pit mining and , the washing operations, 2. A detailed erosion and sediment control program must be developed and implemented to protect surface waters. The .:model reclamation plan 1n the draft LIR cod+ tains a good out- line for such a program. ANTHONY J. LANDIS Area Engineer Sacramento tgatershed OL/cis E,nc1O's ure ��nvitonmon4ni Revto'w b.pi/ 'AUG 27 191 6046 Copnf�, r Environmental Review Director's response 'to �Il b J. Landis. the letter from Anthony The requirements of the California Regional licantWater �inloraer Control Board will need to be met by the p Elie information to have a viable and safe min Yngrjamel a supplemental. rCPC1x't deemed necessary by Mr. Landi., y about the proposed open pit mer?,'� g and the Washing operations as well. as a detailed erosion and sediment control program, would need to be developed 'before the mining p erat ion Would o be cleared by his agency. As indicated in the attached, letter sent to Mr. Zontelli on August 28, he and his associates will need to submit ty ControldDoardd for re criteria aapprovalRPrior tobeginning ional Water �their proposed Boa -- for reva.ew. and. pp mining operation. } Erosion and sedimen'L control measures proposed ludee thapplicant, or that should. be utilized, by the pp 1. Reseeding or otherwise stabiiiZing exposed soil surfaces to prevent erosion. (In extreme cases, \� The ;abilizatio.i Aqua Mulch could be utilized).rj ra etc.) are to facilities (vegetation, berms; p p y be continually maintained. The natural vegetation is to be preserved wherever 2. and to mini,nize the possible to mitigate erosion bhoun-b of land that would need to be rer.,l ��imed. Work in progress mt�ot be stabilized against inclement weather oonditions. u..Tkjo mining operation is not to be conducted. during periods of heavyprecipitation 5. Any now roads developed on the property are to. aspossoem to theAll road' grades�wouldobe'ol.essath al", 1 /o• as �.'bl.e. 6. Gradin any j^oads or recl.arrla ion Wox1c is to be accomp ished only during the dry season. V other Tf a sudden storm eccuts; it is recommended that • any stocltpl�ectl covoxec�h large ,aarPuinsetoominimi�e na'L•eri.�a�.� -S are t ex'bsion. culvert 8. Broporl�' hued and ,ristalled erossbd by road's Orodri Oways in 41V drainap CburSes Any •- - ,�. et .�-dissipating :.�tbrmw�tterc frculverLs�r r�p�apre 'bo ; be stabil�.Led �� insLallati= structuress or other of�oativo means that will pre erbSiony 1 . ;.w•...+...w.,+a.+..,..u,..i.s::.....+Y^c^fra=FYk,dtA'r3e±4fi�H'r+.:. , „..�•v.-.,tk:Fuw.,......e.,, mr.=m....,..ti-,,,:'.�..':-.(....v,....-x.Aa__m.. _r..�..�., - _...u:a;w:'..Sa „aka:;e:c;-....e....tmw'�1"�"CiA�,;uSW'.,X'rnn".�s�as+s��lf¢.u'1�f��`-�fMdw..,.a.'. r Tl x h. (continued) lb. Natural'drainage patterns are to be recognized and provided for in such a way as to prevent silt from the excavated material or other sources from- entering,,the natural drainage channels, 11. There is to be no surplus or waste material, including lacd. in drainage ways. If natural, drainage courses e ssoil sand silt cla or other earthen mater-lalls, s need to be interrupted or al,"Lered, a means to accom- modate the normal drainage fJ ow must be provided in such a way" that siltation above normal, levels Mould ;,hot Occur. h _ i I � f� �+ d y i ' -'t• ffta oun ig r i.! A i i, � 4 L. � .w ' � �.� G r A U T •t August 28, 79 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DEPARTMENT EARL D,NELsoN,Diractar David Zon•tell Post Office Box 308 } Ironton, Minnesota 56455 Re Zontelli Rezone and BIR ERD''Log # 77-02-28-02 i Dear Mr. Zontellit We recentlyreceived the enlosed letter from Ton Landis of the ' State Regional Water QualityControl Board: JohnSimmonsand Bob Reutter were in our office yesterday. While they were here', I placed a telephone call to Tony Landis to discuss his letter regarding your proposed mining operation. i The timing of when the Informatimi requested in the letter would be needed was discussed with Tony Landis. We agreed that ail of the information would not be mandatory for finalization of the r environmeatal'impact report (EIR) for scheduling, but you should be aware of what lies ahead assuming a favorable action by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors on the rezone from A-5 to A-• 10. At this pointy Air. Landis is not certain that the mining operation'wo,uld meet state requirements. ; If you would like to talk with me about your project to date, do not hesitate to call or write. As I mentioned to you on the tele- phone last week, the State Clearinghouse review of the EIR for your project ends on September 6, Soon after that date, We w1111 be able to finalize the EIR for scheduling with the Planning. Commission. Sincerely, S'' ephen A. Streeter Environmental Review Specidlist SAS.dap Enclosure cd John S. McGrath, Bi11'Geddis is • F lriunt 6'Nrtter;0ra� flrij�iltr�, Cali urnie Appendix 1'l1 ARCHACC LOCA :OIN.1;VLT NTs P4 ni �01X 1"400 cHICO. CA 05927 oi March 18, 1980 Geddis, Driscoll and Associates 463 Oro Dam Blvd., Suite M Oroville; CA '95965 RE i Job No i l 78-134A, Irene Parker4ontell ! .,� At your request on Saturday and `Sunday, March 15 & 16 1980 I conducted an archaeological reconnaissance of approximately 300 acres of land owned by Irene Parker-Zontelli Mining. The property is located along both sides of Avacado Road beginning near the intersection with Dunstone Road, northwest of Bangor` and covers the Ej of the NW4 and NEI of section 19 and the S2 of tho NWI of Section 20, T. 18 N., R. 5 E., Bangor Quad., 7. seriesi The proposed project is for a rezoning of the property .from A5 to A10: t, The propertycon:ains a portion of North Honcut Creek and a' number of tributary intermittent drainages. The channels;; Along most of these drainages have been subjected to gold mining operations in the past and are highly disturbed. The terrain of the property is typical of rolling foothills in this area covered by a fairly open oak -grassland type' of vegetation. At present a gold mining operation is being conducted on the property, j Prior to my reconnaissanceI consulted the Archaeological j site record files maiiztained at California State 'University, kk Chico to determine if any archaeological sites had been previously recorded within the property boundaries: The records showed that the area of the current mining operation had been subject of a previous Archaeological reponnaissance and that one archaeological site consisting of five bedrock mortars had been recorded at that time. The field reconnaissance was performed by mPsolf Gregory Henton, both arohaeology consultants for B. rr our reconnaissance k „E and vegetation being flevel and tile property enough Was ptotslloV�eei Accessin to all portions of the property. The area was considered to be of high sensitivity for both archaeological and historical sites due to the previously recorded archaeological site on the proporty and the presence of the .Slue bead Mine site adjacdht to one of the property boundaries, which was oije (if the earliest and largest of the gold mining operations in the area. No historical materials were encountered during our ins11 pection of the property. Three addit;ionalarchaeolo&icai ;EiVfrahMeplal N.:`,�nn lsnnl' GEDDIS, bf>lUOLL , ASsoe.'W 5 fAR 2 C�ittc� ��i�r,^4'r ww�{riYi{, 'Ni{i1Y i`� Yii/iY .i HYlii ! EE i Yrl 5.111 it FI Yi'Nrliii{/Y :LAGGED.::{ars, Wo�li`lr.�.Y + { UI f March 18, 1980( Page 2 sues we rO recorded during the reconnaissance. All ofthese sites consisted solely of groups of bedrock mortars of the type used by the aboriginal inhabitants of the area for processing food. The bedrock mortars at all of these sites, including the ones at the previously recorded uite,, were carefully measured, mapped and photographed during the reconnaissance. This is considered to be prop'61- mitigation .'. of these sites since all of the useful scientific data contained within these sites has been recorded and will be, -' kept oh file at the S.C.A. District 2'Clearingn6uge xt is recimmended that archaeological clearance be granted to the' area of the .'proposed pro jest. Sinc®rely, yours, x /J mes P. Mari ing rchaeology Consultant , `r 1, j 'I i d i ,. l r _. .. �..� _...,. , i � r i q January "I'as 19,80 C 1 GG I" oto i Ytoxvnla Dr. orovil.le i OA 1), 5cG51 i Iia xF Vilna Palk :v: I ' m,fiyt syeLn .. x>,l, cn�i3" IuAvt've ' htmt., r4c Vv(x"Your1r�ls"crvo�.wIF� , u tA 4.(,u pave yr,; for propxt��.l�2t���a.on ar ando Avauc ?nd 110r u �C�i:u ��►:C�� t��'!,� �GataucCrC'wp: gct7v'CS! "�tf �i '14, blly; i ml ub! veli llrt 1. c� is �tr:a i �_rn i ci�l.k�t �Ds� > a:ondnt�i.cacas�ot u�r� t�v���t�w o� IAs bl is t o:oks and Irt•aa.,��onm(; Im, knl 0011i ttli;10n ht�v by, tb i kt OrT i.t o Btj,,*yu Blair p yr i `i% , r i 4 PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S INTERDEPARTMEIlr U k . .n��., �EyIE REQUE El .JAN a o Wo TO: =_ Division of -For gt2Zr C ii REQUEST' Aeyrew & Cnmmen t BUTTE COUNTY 5-4 7v & 14 (Portion.)) DESCRIPTION "OF PROJECT; Rezone from "A-5"y41,d �r: ^ f, 5 _acre a 1' 3)—to �., �.► -� I�A-lo" _1'ag!ricyl .Viral , 10 a rP parael 4 LOCATION;' s y urr oding the inter aatct y,_�J*J. S2;i;uocaan Avenue and Hoficu+ Wyan.do,tte Road. North West of Bangor:; Oro ci ,� e. APPLICANT, _; `�r�n� Tayrl i> ADDRESS; .L I rhypntharya'1 r.,.r Orin -vi 1 OWNER; PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION SCHEDULED RETURN DATE REQUESTED; ASAP I - • � yrw� it .. IY' PL NN N A i G DERARTMENT'S INTERDEPARTMENTAL. REVIEW REOUSST TO., _ John Mdndonsa - Publics Works REQUEST, Review & Commen 7 AP NO. ; _ 80-99 (2R_P0-5,-2, & 14) (portion.) DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT;-Rpmnn(- from "ArS" Agri mil ural , arra qT.oP.7 "A-10" (Aeric Itural. 10 'acre paroels)l for AP 28-20-5. 7. ?'14 (Portion) ` LOCATION;property surrounding the intersection of Avoc4do Avenue and Honcut ' andotte Road, North West of Bangor, Orovilie. APPLICANT; r na T�ind Parlrpr ia? ' ADDRESS.,.-- 61«; _' batheryalo, Oroyill.e; CA,95965 owNER; _ Sam PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION SCHEDULED, `� ETURN DATE REQUESTED; ASAP BA'T`E D I ST R I B UTE D i 1-29,90 Ou4to co. Planning COMM- ATTACHMENTS.- Dopy of application & plot plan JAN '3 11980 , RETURNED: tJroYill©, Cahfatfio " COMMENTS. _ y, N,.�.e•—�kttrllnTdSNiti`r�l' 6tA�FY� 'j" '.�+jiFi.'liYY4k+l'f�J�Pi N fkn ii!?,,vrM nN,id4�.... _. .. ^: ... ...�.,..Er,«,v]IbP. M� VnM+�,R:.'.Y. ...,..., r'r. vw. #.iwrt:N� ��{+�k+ti;lr%hVn.RTti(71�xlii[91f.'u.�+${�e�y'f�.M'41}�ryµ X8-20-49 28 201-50 1 D.R. & JA' W.J. & N.F. Fl ehmann Gary & Jutta Manggls t { Irene Lund I 3 Retford Close 27782 Barcelona Ave. P.O. Bax 309 P.O.Box 3965 Hayward, CA 945+5 Oroville, CA 95965 San Francisco, CA 95119 , a e � � ✓ �ti P�,ra" h � . J,rs r r i L 4ae r ' Y I/ P • V � a-. y N... 5-P Y � V r i �1 . 1 tt�4. ism '7- ✓. 'ti ry a. ab + 2$ 2C1-41 ._ ., 28-20-42 - ... . 28-20-.3 y 11 c•o'Evelyn Jo Johi -& Luz1ot r,r Mak_ in, Wulban ' '160 Summa t Ave. / ost P.O.: Box '193 .._, Mill Valley, CA 95941 �';i' 1965 S Lakewood Dr. 'w Bangor, CA 95'914, _ Meadow Vista;, CA 95722 5 28-20m-2 i Moline 8. Go9f i 515 Dunstone Rd. Orov llej CA 95965 28-20-3 11 Irene-Lund Parker �+ . ' P.O. Box 309 oroville, CA 959$;5 i �xarxy W. Peterspn. Marian A. Braun Rt. 'I Box 272 E Orovlle; CA 95965 p8-6,Or4,! & 12 J.J:. i� M,A. Dagc�rret Rt-i Box 411 Coriiing , CA 96021 a + 28-20-05 & ,t; 37 Mattie &, Irene'-Lund . P.O. Drawer 305" y i Oroville CA 95905 28-20-6 t i George & toj"'6AO Ross 5179 Alum Rock Ave. San abbe; CA 95127 t 28•-20-10 2820-6-2 Transamerica Deve1 Oo r ;lean kava s 1111 South Grand ,Ave. � Rt. 2 Box 542' Gridley, CA 95948, Diamond Bar; CA 91675 28-20-4$ 28.20-47 J.E. & B.L: Ifingsberry A.B. & M J.1liott P.O. Sax '123 '146 Wilson Ave. { Bangor; CA 95914 Cuba City, CA 95991 28"=20-60 28-20-61 l'. . ,& B.A.. O�ConneLl Robert to Johnson Pn0. Bo: 127 Bangor j', CAg 95914 .angor, CA 959'14 y �, P-8-20-5j 7 � 14 (Portion) ?8-yCj40, . ` Item- Lund Parke E J Hu'�barc� �, c � 149 �'a W1d&1e AVO,, 616. Pestherva .e Dt' Oraville; CA 9 965 lid CA 95965 ,y 1 r7 4 . qtr Lnvi�oi�ental tevewa.�) �mm, " •, i9 �80 ` susjecr, Scheduling C�villo, _ oAT Y�&1"Cll 31, 19$0 ;? Whe following ArOlect is read;r Cr ecbedu:ling }ze , zone 1 j, gene Lund I?arlte ri A- to ~ 7 A {1e::ererios: r?ontelli Mining Rezone (John S. 7 nmrn}el Rovlow Dip �� � . 7 �l APR 4 1980 Bui�o County .:�; d r-.+..irM.....'a . ..- . r �� ... --.--....--,:....,,--.�-„..-.,,r.,,-.. ....a. .x.v 1 . .,..w....,.,_�..._w«'-Y..wRfnw+M9”Y-:.Mf,..Wt+i.._e..:.:....�.+..yr✓t>Aw.,,.;. i BUTTE COUNTY{PLANNING .COMMISSION Notice io hereby given.by the Butte County Planning Commission that public hearings will be held on Wednesday, April. 23, 1980, at 7:30 p.m.$ in the Butte County Boaid of Supervisors' Room, Butte County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville., California, regarding the :i' 1101vi.ng I IC,H A_ DRA2T .MVIRONMFUTAL I. Treno fund, Parker Rezone fro% "A­5" (Agri cultural, 5`,icre pnrcel,$) to "A-10" (Agriaaltural, 10 acre parcels) property , Tounding the intersection of Avocado Road and Dunstone Dr., !ntifi.d:d 'as AP 28-20-5, 7, & 14 (Portion), more particularly #cri.bed so The S 34, of the M44 of Section 20, the NE )4 of Section 19, the NE y4 of the NW A of Section 19, and tho ar Yz of the Cw of the NW '14 of Section 19, all. within T18N R5E, MDB&M. Containing 300 acres, more or less, northwest of 'Bangor. ITEM NOT SUBJECT TO. 1 • Charls W. & Sandra L. Avery -� Rezone from "A-R" (Agricul- tural.-Rosidential) to "AR-MHt' (Agricultural Residential - Mobile Homes) property located on the north side of Oak Goll. Way (V-75 Road), approki 2tp ft. east of Seacrest (V_»V) Road identified as AP 36-A4-15 & 2,5 more particularly described as,: The E Y2 of Lot S in Block 25, as shown on the map entitl.ed4 "Map Of Villa Verona, Butte County, California", which map was filed in the office of the Recorder of the County of Butte, State of California, dated January 111, 1889. Ucepting therefrom the Easterly 20 fte of said Lot 6. 4, Containing 1.96 acres, more or less, Orovill.e the above mentioned applications, pet].tions maps, drift en- vironmental impact reports abd/or ttegative reports are on file and available for public viewing at the office of the Butte County PlanbiDepartment, � County 06)Ater Drive, orbvil.le California. L1J.'Llonmen.tal. I tpac t )Reports are also avdil labl.e at college and county librari:on. BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION BB'TTYE BLATR { DIRECTOR Or, PLMN'.WG TO RE PUBLTSIMD �i= OROVILLI; MERCURYON 'lAWS'DAY, APRIL 10, 1980: -:T c ..,A xr tt ,. 1 w 4 r April, 16, 1050 mrs. Irene Lund 1ParlteY POBoX 0 nruvil.Xs, C�� 95ob5 Re,! AT'28-20-5, P, 14, (portion) Pilo qn-70 hear �IrA. Parksr _ lings concerning yo ix Enclosod is copy of Staff Hint , " H rict ltural. ► 5 application dor reront •i•rom A- S (A� c;cre iarcels� to ►►A-l.ni� (A� ricttlt%trdl. 10 acre parc6ls ldalilr the intersectinrt ai 1vor. nth Roaci property sliriovo Intl TJurist�ne nrive, rA �rtllwost of Ba"For. A hearing .on this matter ?ias Moen set for the regrulAr tile plaftning Gotrittion on April ?, 1.0806neetin of Tills mt etinf; will l)e hold ;in OL, Tloarct of Steperviso.rst ltoofi, 25 county Center Drive, OTbVi ld, a,erl is scltof�ul�d to hhgin at 1;10 Pi M. 5houla yot,t have hny questions, pleas a £ehl fr®e to cohtrict our offiCa. Sincerely', ; Bettye Blair director of i�ianninl �: /hr F{ Lino, BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING LOMMISSION STAFF FINDINGS April 23 1980' Irene Lund Parker Rezone from "A75" (Agricultural;'5 acre parcels) to "A ,o,, (Rgr*cultu�al, 10 acre parcels) property'"surrounding the intersection of Avocado Road and Dunstone Drive, identified as AF 28-20-5-,7 & 14 Containing 300 acres, more or less, northwest o Bangor The applicant stat¢.^ that the reason for this application is the result of the Board's action on the Zontelli (John S. McGrath) File 7750, confining that rezoning approval to 80 acres. The previous as Approved for rezPlanningportion commissiontAnd his Boardrof`Supervisors A-5 to A - l0 was Approved by th The prior applio;at11bn was limited to the 80 -acre parcel inasmuch as the arch geological study had been accompdyon the clEarance0onacres the remainder of the rem ainder of the property: Archaeological the property was received in March of 1980 and this letter of c.learanc hag been attached as a part of the previously certified Environmental Impact report. he General Plan designates The Butte County Land Use Element Of t the area as Agricultural -Residential with, a range of tones from A-5 through A-40 being consistent zoning. Zoning factors stated i�ithin the General Plan ares 1. Existing parcel sizes and residential densities. 2. Slope. Soil conditions and WatOr availability. i 4. Effects on adjacent uses$, crop production.,, livestock gra�zng forestry, i^esources extraction, and wildlife ,habitat I, to public roads, , and. other public facili�a,es. 5 , l'rox�.mxty 6. .Distance .from airports railroads and industrial uses- ;�. . g ' g. �oten.t�a1. for ysurfateties dcrac'�in�e lan.dsl:d.esrand erosic�n. : J 9- �s Hers or noise traffic fi.o`w and. sgfet-y, ;crater quali ty'i air ual.ity, Vt l.d,1 habitat and general. environmental quality. 10: Focal desires: 11. Potential for Fest :insect Uxeedug- The main reason for the:re"zoning application is to allow mining: The applicant is requesting A-10 zoning, but A-20'zoning Would also protide ' for mining activities sub - Although ]$ave 1s:rge parcels in ownership, tre're is an underlying sub $visizone on of-, parcelsore e mrthat taveeofrom 10 to 20 ac .es' and possibly a atlt re p B sizes: The applicant should be aiaare that even though the rezoning is achieved, that a mL"I ng, permit and rec.atnation plan must be appliod for_and issued; pursuant y' to Sectibyl 13-100 et seq of the Butte County Code: �4 _ M1 I. (71 d BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - April 23, 1980 p; V, PUBLIC 'NE'ARINGS -. Nrw , A ITEM ON WHICH A DRAIiT ENVIRONMENTAL Rr _ E„_OR WA �EAUi LD t, 1. Irene Lund Parker :.i Rezone from "A-5" (Agricultural, 5 acre' parcels) to Arlo' (Agr icultural, 10 acre parcels) property surrounding the interswction of Avocado Road and Dunstone Dr. identified as AP 28-2051 7 & 14 (Portion), more particularly described as: The S 'A of ,the I WA of Section 20, the NE )4 of Section '19, the NE ) of 'the NW A of Section 191 and the E )i of the SW 14 of `she NW A of Section 19, all within T18N R5E,'MDB&M. Containing 300 acres, more or less, northwest of Bangor. tins. Blair read staff findings and reported that there was no correspondenee. Carl Nelson reported that the environm6ntal impact report ,for this project Was the same as that used for the zontelli (John S. McGrath) File 77-5'p Rezone with the addition Of the archaeological clearance for this property under consideration. Proponents! Robert Reuttdt, Siux Falls, South I)akota and Ilon Blake, 1801 Robinson Stredtotovilloo Moth spoke in favor of,the project but ha�1 nothing; new to add. Opponents No one, The hearing WAS Closed (170). Commissioner Wheeler, noting that the impact report for this project One that h ci been previctisly certified by the Board and that the - was oject Would be in conformity with the General Plan, made a motion for project His motion Was seconded by Colimissioner Bennett: AYES, Cotnmiss .oner5 Bennett,. LaMbOtt, Wheeler and Chairman Gilbert NnGS No one. h1SFNT. Commissioner Maxi Motion canrxed, � 1 r s WITTE COUNTY PLANNING COMW.SSION MINUTES - April 23, 1490 � y I.LEDGE ALLEGIANCE II ROLL CA Pres nt,; Commissioners Lambert, Bennett, Wheeler and Chairman Gilbert' Absen Commissioner Max r t; Also present' Planning DILtector Bettye Alair Environmental Review Director Earl Nelson 4` Laura Urseny Chico Enterprise Record and Hazel Dallas, Secretary III. APPROVAL OFMINUTES: Minutes for April 9, 109 were approved as submitt;edf, IU. PUBLIC HEARINGS C NTINUED FROM OCTOBER `24,._1979 A+ TO CONSIDER MODIFICATION OR rff VOCATION OF USE PERM= Melvin Sparks Us permit to allow a second hand paxt> a store on property ;z ed "C-1" (Light Commercial) lockted on the east side of 'ndbin Blvd:;, apprbXimately 1/4 mile south of Kusel Road,.i ntified as AP 36-292-43 and 44, south ©£ Or6v lle gn=s�N'z-Sl tsnepermit added briefly�je.q. Blair �ehistory laeasthey wereat t he that ondttions appeared to berelatVelythe time of the October hearing, i tis r.6mmi88ioner Wheeler made a motion for reVocati n 'oE the Use permit because Condition NQ. 4 has not been coiijplied with. Elis motion aids �. s'coo ded by Coinmi-gioner Bennett, AYI?Sii Bennett, Lainbert, Whoel.e and Chairman Gilbert; 1+It�ES t ,No one AgSt-NT; Comtnissiorier lax, rnot�i�n carried.: ; J .„ .. tip. I 5r y April 24, 1980, :T. Irene Lund Parker P.Q.. Box 309 �. orovi.11e, Ca. 95065 Re, Rezone File 80.79 Dear Ms Parker: At the meeting of the 'Butte Coun',�. Planning,, Cot+mission held' April 23, 1980 your application fur rozoning from "A-5" (A ricu7.ttcral - 5 acre parcels) to "A -1Q" (Agricultural - 10 Acre parcels) for ,property surrounding the intersection of ��lvocaclo Road and, llunstonc Drive, identified as AP 25-x0-5, 7 andl4,,'portion) northwest of Bangror, was recommended for , qva_ , A report of this matter i,ill be made to the Board of Suner- . visors on April 29, 1080 at which time theytiviJ1 set a public hearing. You will be notified of that date. Shou►1d you have any questions regarding this matter: please � a feel free to contact our office^. r: Sincerely, Bettye Blair Director bie Planningl' C -")) i i pp x j ♦tali'U6 it R." .b� e., JI' BOARD OF SUPERVISQRS - T IMITFS Aftil 29; 19810' I 1.Eu613c­hearidg date was 'set for May 20, 1980 at 10:45 a.m, for Irene Lund 1'ark6r consideration Of a draftenvironmentalimpact report and rezone from "A-5" (agricultural - 5 acre parcels) to "A-10" (agricultural - "(10 acre "parcels),, property surrounding the intdrsection of Avocado Road j d Minst6he brute, AP 28-20=5, 7 an(p rt:Lon), aorr�iwest of Ban ox. d 14 o R i Butte cow, IAND OF NA7UkAl WEALTH 1 ;�� SPAUT°;', 1)' CLARK A NELSON COUNTY CLERK — RECOnUFA ADMINISTRATION 9UILDING, DRAWER 269-+OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 06065 Telephone: 634561 1�; Assistant County Clorkj'Nlem Lindquist 534.4551 H Assistant Clerk, Board of Supervllom Cathy Pitts 034.1371 Awiatant Redietrer of Voters, eleenor Becker 034,.4701 Aedetant Recorder, Gwen Portend w4.4691 1 It r April 30, 1980 Irene Lund Parker P.O. BOA; 309 Oroville, Ca 95965 Re. Rezone File 80-70 l Dear Ms. Parker: At the regular g � p;e ular meet�n of the Butte Count Board of Supervisors , - its held April 29, 1980, a public hearing date was set ,for May 20, ; Rr 1980 at 1045P.M. toGonsidele your request for rezone from ' "A-5" (Agricultural - 5 acre parcels) to "A40" (Agricultural .;� 10 acre parcels) property sur ending the intersection of ; Avocado Road and Dunsto te Dr. -, identified, as AP 28-20-5, 7 � and 14 (portion), northwest of Bangor. t' The meeting will be held in the Board of 8upervisors' Roomy County Administration Center, 25 County Venter birve, Oro1r' 11e, Califrnia J Should you uha a any questions regarding this mr atte, please contac Sincihrely, CLAD A, NELSON County Clefl,-Rocorder and BxweViclo Clerk of the Btitte County Board of Supervisors , CAN it i j r d t r �1� .t3qu�p„J��S11.�•. t,��'� r ,. ����p 2911E i. } k ✓ Y t .fir tea/ II�te�'"aepQiBillh�.��61ir/i`�alM!�Qq.;`��r r' Board of Supervisors way'• ra � ;review Nivector. Earl D Nelson, , Environmental Lund `:. Sub,Ecre Irene. i'arkOr Rezone Kk C ��'"� i S4" f t t�l May 1 1980 r oAr�s Ma 8� ,x T}e EIR for,this project has previously been certified they; Fi4,* :'• only change from thr3 'previous request is that the area to be rezoned has been in�:,r.eased f'.COM L30 acres 'to CSO aces and a revised archeology report covering the area has 'beenµ` attached. for your reference. M Y, r .. .. The legal notice published far the hearing referrEd to the . E'_qt 'As a "draft" so publ:Lc comments should b�q�sol,acdeca si,on However, if no comments are made at the rFeax`��;> on eve project could proceed pursuant to an ,geknoWledgm.ent',, that tie SIR had previously been certiifj,;ed. #' Regarding necessary findings, your Board found in the previous case that there wnulcl be no s gnifirant eff•.ects from this t because of state and county regulations ping rojecWhich water quality, mining and reclamation OP, mined lands which P are expected toprevent significant env],ronmenta damage. I would think similar findings wodl d lie appropria'de in. this case. Sincerely; Earl D. Netzi,on Environmental Review DiPOCfor EbN;lkt ,Attadhmen,t , 0 p 4 AWN BOARD or. svpr;kvi8ns - MINIT,ES May 20, 180 r ADOPT ORDIVANCE PUBLIC HEARING: IRENE LUND PARKER, DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND REZIDNE FROM "A15e1 (AGRICULTURAL -%5 ACRE PARCELS) TO "A-10" (AGRICULTURAL 10 ACRE PARCELS), PROPERTY SURROUNDING THE INTER- SECTION OF AVACADO ROAD AND DONSTONE DRIVE, AP 2&' 20, 7 A i4 PORTION), NORTHWEST OF BANGOR The public hearing on Irene Lund Parker draft environmental impact report and rezone from "A-5" (agricultural - 5 acre parcels) to "A-10" (agricultural - 10 acre parcels), property surrounding the intersection of Avocado Road and Dunstone Drive, identified as AP 28-20-5, 7 and 14'(portion) northwest of Bangor was held as advertised. Steve Streeter, environmental review deparr_menr, stated in Mr. Nelson's memo to the Board he indicated they impact r6port had previously been certified by the Board on November 6. 1979.-.Mr. St',eeeter, set out the background Chairman Lemke stated the $oard had copies of the Planning Commf.sion minutes and staff reports. It has been recommended for approval. Hearing open to the public: Appearing: No one. Hearing closed 'to the Board and confined to the hoard. On motion of Superttisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and carried, noting tho,t the environmental impact report has previously been certified and is in conformity with the General Plan; the rezone l from "A-5" (agricultural - 5 acre parcels) to "A-10" (agricultural 10 acrd: parcefs), property surrounding the intersection of AvocF,do road and Dmistone'Drive was 600toved Ordinance 2107 was adopted and the Chairman atithorizdd to sign. AYES: Su e:visoits Dolan, Moseleji and Chairman Lemke p , ABSUNT: 51apervi,6ors 'tiheeler and Vinston } ORDINXCB NO. 2107 AN ORDINANCE 20N,ING A PORTION OF'.THE COUNTY OF A. BUTTE, STATE OF' CAL IFORNIA, AN "A-10" (AGRICULTURAL) ,., Dh3TRICT, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 24-29, a � Tho Board Of Supervisors of the County of Butte, State of , r 2 Cailifornia, under and pursuant to Chapter 24-29 of t_hp ryp itte Count 3 Code of said County DO ORDAIN as .follows, o! 4 SECTION 1. The hereinafter described area situated'in , 6 the County of Butte, State of California, shall be Ancl,"it is hereb 0 toned as an. "A,10" (Agricultural) District, and such area shrill -,',gibe 7 ,subject to the restrictionsand(',res'tricted uses and regulat,lons 6 pursuant tq Butte runty Code Section 24»7S, n Said area so zoned beiing located in *ne u.nincorporated , lq area of Butte County} northwest 6a Bangor, Moro particularly des: 11 ' cribed as follows: 12 The S 1/2 of the NW 1/4- of Section 20, the NE 1/4 of Section 19, the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 13 19, and the 1i 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 19, all within T18N RSE, MbBeM n, 14 Containing 300 acxes, more. or :loss, ilbrthwest (if Bangor. Z6 16 SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be and it is hereby ;l!7 declared to be in full force and effect From and after thirty (30) IS days after the date of its 'passege and �bdfdre the okpifation of 19 fiftaan (1S) days after its .passage, this Otdi.nance shall big,_ 24 . names of 'the membars of d of the published oncQ with the � Boa�r��� 21 Supervisors Voting for and against it in the Orovi,lle hie°rdury., a 22 newspaper Published in the County of Butte, State off, CalV� rt' ia.'" 23 PASSED AND Az' OPTED by the board of Supervisors of. i;he 2t Comity of Butte, State of California, on the 200h day' of ma'' ; 25 1080; by tha following vote ,+ t± 28 AYES; Supcsrvi'sore T7oIan) ftbseley aitd Chairman Lemke r 6 i May 20, !980 Irene Lund P6.rkcr P I'o i Box 309 Ov.pville., Cita 95965 F Rot. REzone File 80-79 V 11 ' Dear Mss Parkeri ► At the regular erecting of the Butte tounty Board of supetvisors - held May -20,.19ft0, Ordinance No,. 2.107 was adopted which rezones from "A-51' (Agricultural - S acre parcels) to "A=10'' (Apra cultural 10 acts parcels) that property surround the inter- cultural y° section of Avocado Road and DunstOne Drive,idaotifie-a as AP ' 28-20-5, 7 and 14, northwest of Hkrtgor. id you have any questions, ples free to contact this Srio}� aa feel Off ico ry Si»ceroly, � ,r CLARK r, 1VBLSON County cleric-Recorder and fix-officio d. of ,�, Su ervisors i Clork of the ut,.t�e Count► oar ° cc PY 4 „ . fNCTiCE OF DETERMINATION TO: /7 Secretary for Resources 1416 Hi;nth Street, Room 1311 Sacramento, CA, 95814 /6 0 �. ti .",NOW a �t , t VOtAX N�+ ka 1+ Lx? County Counof Butte CROM(Lead A R� y enrrive25oun Environmental r ' �l 11ov:►1. , r� �,turr.�rr �a � #18"-F Goijnty Center Drivo Oroy.10.1o, California SUBJECT., F :i itlg of Notice of Detern�inati.on in Compliance w3 th k Section 211.08 or 21152 of the Public Resources Godo ERD Log # 80-01.-24-02' rolect Title AF 2$-20=0'" 0 l4 (port.) Irene Lund Parker Rezone >,%�. _ State Cesar ouse uxri er It submitted to State Clearing House -� Contact — .Earl. D.Rel:so1.i, )iVO :tor Te ep one Number project Location urroundin- the intersect on of Avocado "', site .and c, $anrrTi3ri 1 l p' a pro3ect escription: Rezone fxom A�-5 to A-10 'rh; G i c r.n ,AAVII-;se that the 131iltu_ ooi n,t,;r Boaxd of Supervisors (Lead At,^ncy)I has made the followinA deterIminations regarding the above-described � project, 1 The ro a ----�- have a si,gnii: cant effect 'on the n 1 � p ,l ►.ct will ' will not env.ironment� oicmental Impact Report was re "aced for OUS nr � 2y pursuant to the provisionspbf GgnAo and was certitied'. as ht'cti � / An Envy :; 1 raleorni.a Admini.str�? Give required by Sect oii 15085(0 , 4 Oode, I <! / toNe eta e beclaration Ural prepared far th;ts project pursuant k i'sions of MA. A copy of the Negative Declwra tion may be e,,tA&ned at the Environmental Review l epartment j 7 County Center brive, or`oville, California 95965> 3, %? A Notic'e of Exemption Was filed iridicat' ,, this project is exempt ftom on'viroriMental reviet , ' Iippe'ndik it - page 1 or 2 i T COU i GF BUM ? COUNi'TM DENS. 3Br-v ZS, Cl%-m''omul 95965 omcsOE' O 6 13 - - d _ 28-20-5, (Prtion) : 7 � o - Irene yun Parker Dr• �.tt 61166 PeatYiervale orovill CA 95965 Oda OGEiE FIUMBER FOR F , ,r OVER, THREE YEARS s i'• MEN �f i;k _'{ d .• a rhS't i;u%�j .ww LA a