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_ ING COMMI�uS3C?I� SYUIIRARY SH ;JET FC►Xt LAND t VISIONS
APPLICANT C•W �7ohnsari
Lo µ#86-1I-13-03
ADDRESS P., 0, Hoy 6~33, Chid,, CA 95927 -.
A��ThTER Same
PROJECT DESCRIPTION ',TPM Waiver APP cation `to 'diVa,de- i�6 acres to
create parcels; .Z� Ares+-; 1-200 acres+--1---4-00atbyg'S:�-
LOCATION:, east. of. Aguas Ferias Road, south of, Ora nland Rodd and west
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f Butte Creek, Durham area
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER(S.j 38 12-�i i r,TF)l3r 4149,50 & 38-07-10
A-40.. Orchard & ,
7t?NiNG `GENERAL PB.�N, PROJECT' CONSISTErTT'?
GENERAL PLAN CONpORh1ANCE REPORT
VATE' OF APPLICANT SIGNATURE
,LANA CONS8RVATION ACI CONTRACTS? r
PATE' APPLICATION RECEIVED NoVembei: 1.2, 1986
AGENT/SURVEYOR/CIVIL-ENGINEER: Rower A;�'soci.ates
ADDRESS P.O. Box 885, Chico,' CA 95926
DATE PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT PRLBARELI
ENVIR
I�RONMENTAL CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION �_ DATE FILED .
AND ION
DATE NEGATIVE DECLARATION DATE ADOPTED
MITIGATED :NEG. D8CLARATION DFTE ADOPTED
ENV. IMPACT REPORT DATE CERTIVIED
ST.A'L#', CLEARINGHOt�SE N0:
SUB COMMITTEE MEETING DATE
ADVISORY AGENCY HEARING DATE
ADVISORY AGENCY ACTION -
APP ALE D
CTIONPEALED APPEAL HLARINO DATE
BOARD ACTION
GOtWDNTS FOR PLANNING DIRECTOR S o
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N7E•' D E'TIMZd
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'X0: Office of Planning andea hL'
1400 Tenth Street, Room 1 '""" F Butte County
Sacramento, CA 95814 r Planning Department
7 County Center Drive
or MAROroville, CA 95965
_ County o f rk
Bu CANDACCJ° GRUSBS ggaits Co. Clerk
County of Butte A. JACIFAI
gY _ Doputy j
SY.T,8..7ECT - g �
Filin of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108
or 21152 of the Public. Resources Code.
Project Title AP fl
Name
Waiver Application 38-12=5 et,:!.
State ClearinghouseC.W. Johnson
` N `-- n
umber Contact Person
(if submitted to Clearinghouse) Telephone Number
Public Works John mendonsa
Project Location5344266 _
East of Aguas Frias Road,
and West of Butte Greek, Durham area. south, G?'iriland Read
Project Description
TPTVI Waiver Application +.:o didid(-: 1.6196±
create four parcels, at 400, 240, 400 and 656.89 acresres to
This is to advise that the Supe Count Advisor: A enc
ha approved the above-described (Lead Agency or Respponsible Agency)
_scribed project on March 30, 1987
and has ;made
ate
the following determinations regarding the above-described)
pro0ect
Thero ect
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environment, _will, _?C Will, not, have a significant effect on the
2• An Environmental linpact Report was prepared for this
Pursuant to the provisions of CEOA:, project
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A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project
Provisions of CEQA. Pursuant to the
3. approval o measures were, X_i�eee not, made a condition of the
approval of the project,
4, A statement of overriding considerations
for this 'o_ct: as,
ro,1
P X—was not, adopted
This is to certify that the final EIR with comments and responses and record o.
project approval is available to the general public at;f
Butte County Planning Department
7 County Center Drive
Otbville,, CA O;v965
Date Received for FiII,,ig and
Posting at OP
Signature
Stephen A, streetet,
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Boo Co. plAnhin�
NAR'
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-�D,EPARTMFNT OF pUL3LIC WORKS
WILLIAM (8111} CHEFF, Director
7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - oROVILL11, CALIrORNIA 95965
,. Tclepbonev 19i6��J�1�-%6gi
RONALD Do McELROY
Deputy Director
CERTIFIED MAIL. March 23 1987
Re; AP 38-07-10) 38-12-3,
C. W. Johnson 5►9,31,32,33,44,49 & 50
F. 0. Box 633
_Chico, CA 95926'
.Dear Mr. Johnson-.
Advisory Agency held on
At the regular meeting of the Butte County'
March 23, 1987 the Agency adopted a negative declaration of environmental
roved the tentative waiver application on the above-
mpact end approved approval listed on
referenced property subject to the conditions of aPP
the at"tached sheet.
It no appeals are timely filed—within tell(10') days of the dace of
the Advisory Agency's approval--with the (lerk of the Board of
;
Supervisorgi this action will be final.
The conditOur
ions of approval must be compl.iod with within enentyrWhen
(24) months from the date of approval by th Advisory Ag Y•
the conditions of approval are complied 1�r.lth, the land division will
be considered complete.
If .you have any questions regarding this gia.tter, please contact this
office.
Very 'truly yours,
William Cheff
D;irec or o£ Public Works
l
hn Mendonsa
A ,sistant Director
JM/ss
Attachment Went
cc 01anning Depar
environmental Health Department
Romer Associates
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C. W. Johnson,; Waiver Application, AP 38-07-10 and 38-12-3, 5, 9,
31, 32, 33, 44 and 50, 4 parcels located east of Aguas Frias Road,
south of Grai.nlf;ind Road and west of Butte Creek. Durham area.
Engineer; Roper Associates
Public Works Conditions:
le Verify legal access;.
2. Provide two-way traversable access RS -8 -LD -I to each parcel from
R, county maintained road or state highway. Note may be placed on
map regarding road construction as a condition of building permit.
3. Access to be reserved in deeds ase
P r county ordinance..
4. Pay any delinquent taxes
5. Submit deeds for checking to Dept. of Public
. Works.
6. Verifythat at, partial reconveyance and/or modification of trust
deeds has been accomplished, if necessary.
Health Department condition:
7. Either prow :ne required usable selvage disposal area exists
on each parcel or provide ,for compliance with the Subdivision
Ordinance Standards for the Creation of Agricultural Parcels fore
Continued Agricultural Production,
a
"inter-Departirmoni ! Memorandum
TO: Butte,C6unty Advisory Agency
FROMc Planning 'Director
,. SUBJECT; Report on Tentative Waiver Application for C.W. Johnson
on AP438-1.2-3 38=07-10
DATE;
March 9, 1987
This is a proposal to divide 640 acres to create 2 parcels.
The presew,, zoning is P.,-40{Agricultural. - 40 acre parcels) .
The Land Use Plan Map of the Butte County General Plan
designates this area as Orchard & Fiel_d Crops. There are
no specific or community pans dor the area.
The proposal does not conflict with County zoning nor
any adopted or proposed element of the Butte County General
Plan nor any County, specific or community plan
Recommend approval.
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cc: C.W. Johnson
Roper Associates
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APPIINDIX to
` COUNTY Or' BUTTN'
13NVIRONMENTAL CHECKLTST FORI`1
(to ,)e complete byLendAgency)
Loi #86-11-13-03
AP #38-12-5 etc.
x , 13ACKG Rte._
1. Name of Proponent C.W.
JOHNSO
2: Add ess of proponent and representative (if applicable)
C.W. Johnson
_.Rnp�r Assoc.a.a.#�s`es
rP p�_BGLX��.�.� ,
P.O. BOX o33 CA 9�7
Chico, CA 95927 Chico,
Project t.211
t desorpta.cll� Waiver App�.ca
s or �Ir,NTPICANc�
Y15 D1AYii NO
II. 1`iANDATORI� pTNl)TNC `� __..
a Does the project have the potential to degrade the
substantially reduce
quality of the environment, ,• cause a
the habitat e{ a { slulati.onxdtoidroppbolOW self
.fish or 1Vildli f;e p p
sustaining levels, threaten to el i,millate a plant or
animal. community, reduce the numor restrict the
number
l Or
ra`rlge of a rare or e►idangered plaint or animariocis
eliminate important examples of the maijor p
Orr California history or prehistory? `
>>. poos the project have the potential to achxovteltrrF
short-term benefi-IS to the detriment of long-
environmental goals? (A short term impact on tilt
environment is one which occurs in a relatively'
brief period of time While long-term impacts brill
endure into the :rutu re , )
C. Does the rprgja:ct Have impacts which are ina'i.vidttr
ally limated,
but Cutttulatively considerable? IA
project may impact on tuor or more separate resources
, av
elv
tVtere the impactelresource
lilull but �v1ere theeftectofthe total of
t is significant.)
xnlpacts on the ettvironmonthoso
d, 1}ocs aIle project have
env.ironmen;tal effects which
will cause substantial aCinal,ieffects on human
boinias y either directly ot
�tll'i'T?T:Df1NATCGIN �(To bet eamidcted by the l,o�ad Agency)
oil tile laasis or thisi1titiatl rv,llu,it lont
1 't"lVl? t) -MAWI l't1W wi 1'1 be preparexl
fijWi1 l'incl they l,loilc,5rci llruJc+ct t"tytfi..ly NOi' have ,:G 411;t1ti`imilt e(`i'eCt
till the env i e0litt►ent , It d ai Ni G A
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Cat1t effeet oil theIitnmcle doscvibed C111
rkrecr in this case becauothedrTVCNAN11MATTVII
the attached �heot have he rllto tile project,
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lyi1Ci,ARATION wilt be ilr'c+ilnt rcl.r
11-13 rind the proilosc+d project h:,i`have a sign riewit orrect oil
`r the 011vi1`otlntent; and un 11011V O N'C.Ai. ` MPNCT REPORT is required.
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FACTS
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL
xp anatxons o a Tl"and "maybe" answers are required
on attached sheetCs))
1-. EARTH; Will the proposal result. in significant; YES
Unstable
MAYBE No
a. earth conditions or in changes in
b. Disruptions, displic acements,
compaction or
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overcovering of the soil?
c Change .in topography-or ground surface "--
relief features?
d. Destruction,
covering or modification of any
unique geologic or physical features?
e Increase in w•ind.or
water erosion of sails,
either on or offs-site.?
g p
f Chen es in deposition or erosion of beach
sands. or changes in siitati.on, deposition
or erosion which may modify the channel of
a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or
ybt
y: lake?
g. Loss Of primeagriculturally productive soils
outside designated urban areas?
h Exposure of people or propert)T to geologic
hazards,such as earthquakes, landslides, mud-
slides, ground ;Cailure or similar hazards?
Z. AIR. 'dill tho proposal result in substantial-
Air
a. emissions or deterioration of ambient
air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable odors, smoke
or fumes?
c. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or
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temperature, or any change in climate;
locally or regionally?
3 WATBR Will the proposal result in substantial-
a.—Changes in currents
or the course or
direction of water movements in either'
marine or Fresh waters?
b. Changes in absorption rates drainage g patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface runoff?
C. Need for Off -Site surface drainage improve-
(1�,
ments; including vegetation removal, channel-
ization or culvert installation?
d. Alterations to the
course or flow of flood
Waters?
e. Change in the amount of surface water in any
water body?
f. Discharge into surface waters- or in any
alteration Surface Water quality, including
but
not liMlItedtotemperature dissolved
tY$ e turbidity?
g• Alteration
AOf n cis direction or rate of flow `
of ground, y,faters ?
h. Change in the quantity or quality Of ,`round waters,
.. �1
either through direct additions or With—
drawals, or through interception of an
aquifer by cuts or excavations?
i. Reduction in the amount of water otherwise
available for public wat"sr supplies?
j. Exposure of people ar property to water
related hazards such as f`l ood� ng7
6. NOISE. Will the proposal result in substantial:
T.—Increases in existing noise levels?
b. txposuto of people to severe noise levels?
7. LIGHT AND GLARE,. Will the proposal produce
S1g � jc`ant 'light and glare?
8.I)USE: Will theproposal,result in a nn -ed,
su staritijjl alteration of the present or pi,a
land use of an area?
9. NATURAL RESOURCES! the proposal result in
su stant all
a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural
tesourpes?
b. Depletion of any non-renewable natural
resources?
10, RISX..OV UPSET: Willtheproposal involve:
explosion of the release of hatard
a, bus substances (including, but not limited to$
oil; pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the
event of an accident or Upset conditions?
b. Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
proposal alter the locationi
ctvjh
POPULATION. 11'11 the p
- or growth rate of the human
,A-, �ut3
-on densIity,
population?
12, HOUSING. Will the proposal affect existing housing,
or create a. domand for additional housing?
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YES
MAYBE NQ
4. PLANT LIFE. Will the proposal result in substantial.
divers,ity,of species, or number
a.
Cha in the
of any species of plants (including: trees,
shrubst -grass, Crops, and aquatic plants)?
of the 'numbers of ani unique, rare
b.
Reduction
or endangeT-ed species of plants?
Introduction of new species of plants into an
c.
area, or in a barrier to the normal replenish-
d.
ment of existing -species?
Reduction in acteag6 of any agricultural crop?
5. ANIMAL,LIM
Will the pc oposal result in substantial:
numbers
a.
ange in. the divers it;` of species, or
of anipials ",�Litrds, land animals
of any species
4" hell fish,
including reptiles) f�'�.sh and S.
1 insects)?- benth*c organisms or
b.
e
Reduction in the number* of any Unique, rare
or endangered species of animals?.
of animal's into
c.
5pecies
Introduction of new a barrier to the migration
or result in
a.
an area,
or movement of animals?
Deteri6ration to ex',sting. fish or wildlife
habitat?
6. NOISE. Will the proposal result in substantial:
T.—Increases in existing noise levels?
b. txposuto of people to severe noise levels?
7. LIGHT AND GLARE,. Will the proposal produce
S1g � jc`ant 'light and glare?
8.I)USE: Will theproposal,result in a nn -ed,
su staritijjl alteration of the present or pi,a
land use of an area?
9. NATURAL RESOURCES! the proposal result in
su stant all
a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural
tesourpes?
b. Depletion of any non-renewable natural
resources?
10, RISX..OV UPSET: Willtheproposal involve:
explosion of the release of hatard
a, bus substances (including, but not limited to$
oil; pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the
event of an accident or Upset conditions?
b. Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
proposal alter the locationi
ctvjh
POPULATION. 11'11 the p
- or growth rate of the human
,A-, �ut3
-on densIity,
population?
12, HOUSING. Will the proposal affect existing housing,
or create a. domand for additional housing?
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X.-
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YES
MAYBE
NO
13.-
TRANSPORTATION/GTRCULATION. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional vehicle
movement".??(
b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or
demand for new parking?
c. Substantial impact: on existing transportation
systems?
d Significant alterations to present patterns
of circulation or movement of people and/or
goods?
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic?
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles,
bicyclists or pedestrians?
144
PUBLIC SERVICES. Will the proposal have an effect
upon, or result in a need for new or altered
governmental services:
Fire
a. protection?
b. Police protection?
c. Schools?
d, Parks of other recreational facilities?
e. Maintenance of public facilities, including
roads?
f. Other governmental services?
1S.
ENERGY. Will the 'proposal result in
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel.or energy?,_.
b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing
sources of energ,.ry or require the development
of new sources of energy?
16
UTILITIES, Will the •proposal result in a nee.1 for
new systems, or substantial alter.ttions to the
following:
ai Power or natural gas?
bo Communications systems?
c. Water availabi l ity c
d4 Sewer ox septic tank?
e. Storm water drainage?
V
f. Solid waste and disposal?
17.
HUMAN NEALTH. Will the proposal result int
a.' Creation of any health haza-td or potential
health hazard. (excluding mental health)?
b Exposure of people to potential health
hazards?
18,
AESTHETICS. Vill the proposal result in the
tn '" scenic enic vista or view open to
thepublicor will the proposal result in the
creation of an Aestheticlly offensive site open
to public view?
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_ YES MAYBE
NO
1.9REGREATI'ON. Will the proposal result in an impact
upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational
opportunities?
20. CULTURAL RESOURCES:
a. Will the proposal result in the alteration
of or the destruction of a prehistoric or
historic archaeological site?
b. Will the proposal result in' adverse ° Phys --cal
or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or
historic building, structure or object?'
c. Does the proposal have'th- potential to cause
a physical change which would affect unique
ethnic cultural values,?
d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious
or sacred uses within the potential impact
area?
V. DISCUSSION OF E'NVIRONNENTAL EVALUATION AY 38-12-5 eta;.
See attached.
1;
ctr�e iBAT ON AP 38-12-5 etc
,
U i tIN Di= ENLI�� E AL
r
� t,, will combine and
The waiver of parcel map r6quiremen
parcels Of appr,oximatelY '1700 acres into fo!ar
aresubd1vide six existing P Ti:.1e division will have no
parcel s of 240 to 656 acres each.voted to agricultural
measurable impact on the amountare ofnthe eStockton-Sacramento
rroduction.. The soils on site
ver deeps nearly level soil of fine-t;oxtured clay. It
,Association, a Y rice and grain.
is well suited to the growing o
3b�
TV, properties are currently planted In riceo alnagwhich has
and dr
,ece
ssitated the construction of irr�tternnhave alreadyebeon imadeQ�and
Changes from the ori9 nal drainage
�ai11, t.
not be increased. by approval of this nand division r^eques
Mapped along Butte Creek, the
A Zone A flood boundary has been should be
Bd,,i* The Zone A flood boUndery h
.east" property 1 i,ne of parcel `�
mapped as a no-develnPment area.
result
ricultural_operations will notrm5ato�therLandyas a Conser'vation
of this mA9ap The lot configuration conforms o, f thi
Agreements on site
nt
The recently
theprepared Master Environmental seas�j�arianrforest along
..Area, has mapped
Durham -Dayton N son Planning R i pr,ri an habitats are diverse ca d • coMp ants
the Butte Creek frontage' tude
ov i d i n9 feed and cover for a rn y.ae i f orestf i nc i udef many a are and tat t on
pr the stands of veg
typically found within the r Par rotectin8
,endangered species. Some means of P
t strip of property to the
be secured. Some alternatives thaclutle easements conveyeia t'o
has to or deeding .
the Native plant Society,
. agency • The Veg'at'at i on coif l d be notedon a records
appropriateo-building area.
document as
Ce the conversion of wetlands
s are found in wetland's areas. The Federal Governmsn:
Riparian p olicY of attemp�;ung to reduce permits
bas made a p enforce their policy by requiring p
r these lands, and substantial penalties for
to aaH cul t� ~ti l 1 ands . They
prior to the convur' 3, ;. , pe i ty, The "s.Watnp-bust:10 9'` -Program
pet -soils who do not p
Ursue P � = r 1 wf. i ng them from
penal i'zes farmer's for cohvers i on of wetlands by r esti
participeting i'h Federal' farm subsidy P
rograms-
6h In
emovai of the riparian habitat Would cButte Creek. Theihabitat
5d' R and wildlife regime along serves to shade
the ex 1 st l rig fish second benefit of
besides providing food and cover for numerous animyi als;
the stream, making it a mOrincludestprovisive ionrof 'food 'for the fisherYa
vegetation alono the craek
and land stability
adopted General plan designation of
g: The Propsieldcompl ie coand mplies
a-40 zoning
Orchard and
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14.a-fd Provided each lot is developed with one homes`,;e, there will
be a slight Increase in the domand for public servlce.s. This demand
!snot slgnificant, given the extremely large parcel size.
16a. In the vicinity of the properly Is the Durham Car: Field, a
productive field with operating and abandoned )gulls. The field1s
connected to processing and distrIbut Ion t"a0111tIGs by way of gas
tines. The fleid,a any lines, arrtd any gas wells shall be )napped on the
property As a no -development area.
16ds The Solis on site are a severe constraint to septic ieachline
Installation. The soil Is highly expansive and poorly drained.
17be Potential health hazards on site incl,sde the flood boundary
along autte Creek and the productive gas field.
20a l The Durham -Dayton -Nelson Master environmental Assessment has
mapped significant and potentially significant archaeological sites
and areas with high archaeo l oq l ca 1 sensitivity thrrowehot;i; the region.
y Along gutta Creek and tl- am Slough iodated on Parcel 4 has been
Fj mapped a high tens>itivi, A-prcfessioval survey will be
required on Parcel 4 to ne the extent of arZ-* resources.
Appropriate mitigation I ,, should be identified for later
implementation. Conduct a survey will serve te, implement an
adopted goal and objective Of the Board or ?upery ► cors for the
Durham -Dayton -Nelson Planning Area whit --h states' "Protect the
archaeo 1 og i ca l resources ►F r h I ri the area, and provide for the
appropriate preservation or reconnaissance of these significant
resource,."
11. MANDA i' RY rINDINGS OF S1,-, IGANCE
a The prq,}eet has the potential to 'Impact archaeological resources;
and riparian vagetation; a rare and endanger<d habitat statewide..
_replicant. C.W. Johnson Rssessol. Parcel
38-12-5 etc
Log #
DATA SNEET_
A. Pro iect Dea�cr i of i ori
1. Type of Project: Wa i ver.
2. Brief Description Wa *v ver• of Tentative Parcel M91P
requirements of redivislon of 6 lots Into 4 lots:.
3. Location: East of Aguas Frias Road, south of: Grainland Road
and west of Butte, Creek, Durham.
4. Proposed Density of Development: E�;treme l y' low density.
5. Amount of Impervious Surfacing". Minimal.
b. Access and Nearest Public iRoad(s )= Frontage on Aguas is r i' as
and Grainland.
7. Method of Sewage Disposal Sepalc tanks iea�i,f el d.
8. Source of Water SUpp 1 Y: I mcl i v i dua 1 wells.
9. Proximity of Power~ Lines: To t:.,r i g i `nal parce l s y In v i c 1 h i ty
0. Potential for further land divisions and development:
Development potential dependent upon solls and access.
B'. E2y i ronmenta 1 Sett inn
Phys i cal Ens i atm
1 Terrain
a. General Topographic Character: Level valley land.
b. Siopes: 0-2%*
c.
Elevation.* 1 05-1 20 feet above Uea Leve l .
d. Limiting Factors: ["one.'
e , Solis
a. Types and Characteristics; Stockton -Sacramento
Assoc l at on , very deeps near 1 y level so i 1 , fine-tErxtL1t-a-J,
clay, Class III, well salted to r'ke and grain.
b Limiting Factors* Poor drainage, severe cohstroint to
septic leachline installation.
3. Natural Hazards of the Land
a. Earthquake 20ne Moderate Class VIII»
b. Erosion potential: None.
c4 Landslide Potential: None
d. Fire Hazard: Unclassified.
e. Expansive Sol! p6tentiale High.
46 Hydrolo9Y
a. Surface Water: Butte Creek at east prUperty line of
Parcel 4.
b Groundwater: Available.
c: Drainage Characteristics': South, southwest,
d. Annual Rainfall Cnorhal is 19-20'x6
e i,imlting F=actors: Flood zone along Butte Creek.
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b. visual/Scenic Duality:
Highly scenic pastoral views
6. Acoustic Quality: mxcallent
7 Air Quality: Excellent.
o�ra� 1nV iron ne_rY.
5, vegetation=Crane
Rice, riparian forest. threatened>a
9 W 1dlife Habitat: Greater Sandhil1vat1ey frr�shwa
wintering waterfowl
marsh
. ,
i' concentration
west of Aguas Frlas Road.
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10. Archaeo109Historical
Parcel 4
i cal and H i stor' i cal resources i rr the area: H i g
sensitivity .a10+�9 Butte Creeks Orchard and Field
11. Butte County General Plan designation'_
Crops. A-40.
12, Existing Zoning""
Ia. Existing Land Use on-site= Rice, two tomesites
14. Sul ground i og Area:
Orchards,
ards
a. Land Uses"
b. Zoning: A-40ice land,
and Field Cropsp
+c. Gen" Plan deslonations• Or
d. parcel 1�°jzes: 40 to 410+ acres.
a, population: Sparse.
Area'- Chico, 9+armland.
Site and Area: F miles.
Charade Butte Creek Drainage Dis rict.
16 W lyearest Urban
17. Relevant Spheres of influence-
is. Improvements standards Urbae+ Area nra-
14. r1re Protection Service: 445.
a. Ne.r est '3ounty ( State) Fire Station:
b. water Availability: Engine capacity.
2.0. Schools 3n Areat Chico Un'ifiod School pistrict.