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HomeMy WebLinkAbout038-220-004'All P u r, Eli3on Lundb.g Lo#$7,-12-1,8-02 APLICAN"C .. �.� D tEss p.�J B0:x:3b,0, Richvale, CA 95074 Tentative. Ulaiver Application, to d;va de 1273f,-94 a.cVes R JEGT b� 39C�UVTtOM f, Rr ce;7 2 . .7 �`(i� acre` s ""i5"arc � . 3- t create 8 parcels, I�aTcd'1 1 - 77.:87 acres, . a 6,9.00 acxo,s, Parcel 4- 75 04 acres Parcel: 5 - 244..83 acresp1' S41•30 "acres, arce - ', 3�:4 acresri ?a��ce� 8 ,. aCreM OCATIOIV _ . Y southerl o Ne1soT1 Xis avo Tlw easterl of Soulh.ern V, if �y ` 1111road, Nelsen area. ,��... ... AS3Et3$C)R'S PARCEi�ir+imE:�t�' 38-22-04;13,14,15';;168�25�34,(!?i5,3b ON1NG A410 08NERAL R;jAN OrchaTd 4 PROJECT C61R.91STEN'T'l ,. -Traps �.,......��..: G M CE REPORT AA=y+� OF APPLICANT-; SSGRATURE .�.�.�,....�,�.».. Lop C0N5ER Alt:tOxd :ACT CON' RACTEL? DATE APPLTCAi XOtl REU; IVED l 2 � l8 87 AGEVT/Stjj7vEl�oR/ CIVIL ENGINE .E Roper Associates P.O. 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FES 1988 T DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WILLIAM (Bill) CF{CrF, Dleector 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE .OROVILLI , CALIFORNIA 95965 Telephone: (916) 538-7681 RONALD D, McELROY Deputy Dltegtor CERTIFIED MAIL ti February 22, 1988 Eldon Lundberg et al RE: AP 38-22-04 etc, P: 0; Box 369 Waiver Application Aichvalei CA 95974 Dear Mr, Lundberg: At the regular meeting of the Butte County Advisory Agency held on February 22, 1988, the agency approved the waiver application on the above -referenced property, noting that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review and subject to the conditions of approval listed on the attached sheet. If no appeals are tamely .filed --within ten (10) days of the date of the Advisovy Agencyts approval. --with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, this action will be final. The conditions of approval mast be complied with within twenty-'c"our months from the date of approval by the Advisory Agency: If you have any questions regarding this inatter, please contact this office. Very truly yours, William Chef£ Director of Public Works ;c4,.q ! JO'n Mendonsa A0i,t3tant Director JM/ds attachment cto. Planning Department Environmental. Health Deportmen Roper :Assoc. NOy, t 1, _... ..._.. .: . . .. .,.. L rt t �I q .s �9`�. t1dop Lundberg; Waiver Apnlicati °i, AP 38-22 -04, 1,3, 14, 15, 1.6 and 38�-25-34, 35 and 36 8 ' easterly of Southern Pacificlrailroad, sNeilsonlarea. y of eEnginlson eer: vo Roper Associates p Public works conditions: r 1 Verify legal access to parcel 8. 2 Provide two --way traversable access RS -8 -LD -1: to each parcel, from a county maintained road or state highway; 3 Access to be reserved in deeds as per county ordinance. 4. Deed to the County of Butte 30 ft. right-of-way from the centerline of Nelson 5 Provide street name signs per requirements of the dept. of Public works prior to recordation of the final map. 6 Provide Cul-de-sac at the end of the street. 7 Obtain encroachment permit and conscr�yct standard road approach r providing adequate sight distance at the intersection of access road and Nelson fid 8 Obtain encroachment permit for all driveways, new or existing, and construct to county standards. 9 pay any delinquent taxes or current taxes as required. NOTE: Alltheroad building requirements are to be placed as a note on the deeds and are to come at the time of development. Health Dept. conditions: 10 Provide soa.l tests (percolating and depth) and prove that an adequate area for sewage diapn�,al exists ir, eonformanct with the subdivision ordinance on each parcel, or place a statement on the map indicating These parcels are not app oved for sewage disposal." 11 Comply with Appendix VII requirements for creation or agricultural parcels for continued agriculture production, i Butte County 'ro office of Planning and e earch F i'� ��= 1400 Tenth Street, Roo 121 121 Planning Department Sacramento, CA ,95814 MAR 7 County Center. Drive oroville, CA 95965 o X County ClerkCANDACE J, MUSES, Butte Co. Clerk County of Butte BY. .. --� Deputy svcT; Filing of Notice of Determiiiation in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code. Project Title AP fi Name 38-25-34, 35, 36 Tentative Waiver Map 38-22-04, 13,- 14i 15 16 Eldon Llinelberg State Clearinghouse Number Contact Person Telephone Number (if submitted to Clearinghouse) .John Mendonsa, Public Works x91.6 5387266_ Project Location Southerly of Nelson Blavo Highway, easterly of Southern Pacific Railroad, Nelson area. t'ro,ject Description 'Tentative WaiverApplication to divide 1277.94 parcels into 8 parcels. This is to advise that the Butte County. Advisory Agency .. _ (Lead Agency o., Responsx)lo Agency) tins approved the above-dascribed project on 2.29-88_ and has made i i;<-it.r 3 the following; determinations regarding, the above -des,. ribud projcci.: 1. 'Che project: will., . X will not, have a siGrificant affect~ on tie ehvironncnt� An Z. ...� oe pursuanttothclptovisact�spnftCEC�l,1'reF���rc+�i for this project }" A Negative Declaration"i,,s pr(- Ar(1(J '�r 'tiri: ptr7,jOCt ptl't"SUalc It to the provisions of GEQA, mi tigat ioll me.�Stt'ro 1t Clt'(y 1 wr q't! MICS , t...,i, ,l C'011'r11 1 L, on j t ho appi-ov,1- of the projr!o :. 4. A sit.at,:,«iwit of uvorridini oonsWerrntit51.� ,� 1v.isr X.:�t:s:, 1rt'il, ;liiolillt'd for t.h :' projoct• ""his, is to ver: - I' J that Hie f -Wal RTR with coiiiiiF:n-6." w,a: e,-r!tt11T —i 0116 V0 0,, -d 0 project apptrol."Lsi is avAi.l,ablo to the general Pbll,..�<: Nlltte County Planlli,rt: i -e Ct 4rt`30tlt 7 Cutinty Cantor Driver Ovovillc, CA 95965 flat o liece is od for V i l ing tYi d VO!; i.tig at 011.: 3-1=88 � a .5 ,gnat '4 B. A, Xireher C 8 0 Director of_Plannine Tittle Revised Illardh 086 INTER-09PARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: But -be County Advisory Agency FROM4. Planting Director SUBJECT: Report on Tentative Parcel Map Waiver for Eldon Lundberg on AP #38-22-4, etc. DATE; February 10, 1988 This is a proposal to divide 1,217.94 acres of land into 8 parcels by stay of a, tentative parcel map Waivel,,. Parcel sizes proposed are as follows Parcel 1 77-87 acres Parcel 2 79.00 acres Parcel 3 69.00 acres Parcel 4 75A4 acres Parcel 5 244.83 acres Parcel 6 254430 acres parcel 7 236.40 acres Parcel 8 241.50 acres, The Land Use Plat Map of the Butte County General Plan designates this area as orchard and field, crops. There are to specific or community plans for the area, 'The proposed subdivision is in accordance to the 8utta County General Plan and zoning ordinance and as a result: no substantial alterations of the present or planned land use of the area Is anticipated. Recommend approval. LMT!tef cc,, E. Lvftdbetq APPENMIX, 14 COUNTY OF. I3UTTI. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM (to be complete_ y Lea Agency') Log 1187-,12•-18-02 BACKGROUND AP !38-22-04, 13, etc: I. Name of proponent Eldon 'Lundberg 4 2; Address of proponent and. representative (if applicable) P.O. Box 369 Roper Associates is va e, ��� - P.O. Box 885_ Chico, CA 95928 3. project description Tentative Waiver II MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE YES MAYBE Na a. Does the project have the potentia], to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,* cause a fisc» or wildlife population to dto1) below self-, sustainaing levels, threaten to elilainate a plant or animal community; reduce the number or restrict the range of a. rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate ,important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? ..�, b. Does the project have the potential to achieve t short. -term benefits to the detriment of long-term, x environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief period of time while long-term impacts will endure into the future.) ._.,_.. Does the project have impacts which pre individu- ally limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resolirirbs where the impact on each resource is relativel;# small, but where the effect of the total o"t thgse Impacts on the onvironttment Is si.gniricant«) d. Does the project have environmental e`,"ects W11ich Will cause substantial adverse ofirtts on human beings, either directly Or indit°e�.tly7 } I1 DrITHlMINA`t'IO (To be completes] t.,+ `Che head Agency) On 1ho basis or this initl L ovaluation. '11WU find the I ropos,'d project COULD NOT haVe a significant erket on the onvii-bnment and a NEGAMM DECLARATTON will be J)teparbd ..,,W 1/tIt. trod that w'.though the proposed project could }cava a signi ri cant of'fect o;n the environment, there will not be a significant errect in t1tis- case because the miTiGATTON MVIASUR1?5 describes) oil the attnehext sheet have bean ridded to the project. A N11GATTVII ORCLARATIC`• will be prepared, I/1111 Citr @ t1lo proposed project MAY have a signiricant effect On the onv-,ronment, and an rNVIRONMIN'l'AL IMpAC`C Itt1Poin, is roquiredy Jativary ;19 , 3988 oU 11Y OV I l' sP Nth I N(1 NWAtt`I MIINT Illy Utnt L. Pl.)Ore A55Yn ��^ or p IV ENVIRONMENTAL Y CTS (Expla—n"atxons of—all eyes, and "maybe" answers are required. on attached sheet(s)) YES MAYBE N0 • e propose resu t In significant: Y7—Unstable earth conditions or, in changes in geologic ses? b Disruptions,displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? C. gtopography or round surface g relief features d. Destruction, covering or modific'4ti.o.n of any . .unique geologic or physical features? 'increase e in wind or water erosion -of soils, �} either on or off-site?; £. Changes in deposition or,erosion oX.beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify .the channel of a river'or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay; inlet or lake-? g. Loss of prime•.agriculturally productive soils outside desigMLted urban areas? h, Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud.. slides; ground failure or similar hazards? 2: AIR. Will the proposal result in substantial; a. Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air gr,:ali. y? . b4 The creation of objectionable odors, smoke or fumes? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature,, or any change in climate, locally or regionally? 3. WATER, Will the proposal result in substantial; a. Changes iii currents, or the curse or direction of Mater movements in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and. amount of surface runoff? c. Need for off-site surface drainage improve- f menu, including vegetation removal, channf:l- izatioa or culvert installation? d. Alterations to the course or flow of flood water,? e. Change in the amount of surface hater in any water body? f. isch Discharge rgxosurface waters, or U any aenofr .surface. water quality, ittcluding but not ;limited to temperature, dissolved oxyggji or turbidity? g. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? h. Change in the quantic or wiatexs y gt,�a;L�.t��y► of ,q•roul�d eithtr through direct additions or with= dr& als, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts Or excavations? i► Reduction In the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? J, Exposure of people or property to water .. .. related, hazards such as flooding? JL YES MAYBE NO 4. PLANT LIFE. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? b: Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? C. Introduction of new species of pl'ints into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenish- ment of existing species? d-., Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? S. :ANIMAL LIFE.,. Will the proposal result in substantial= a.an�'4iuR�r the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds; land animais including reptiles, fish and shell fish, benthic )r;gari.sms or insects) ? b. Reduction in tie numbers of any uniquo , rare or endangered Species of animals?: c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration 67 MO C ^ent of animals? d:. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 6. NOISE. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Tncrea ses in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. LIGHT AND GLARE. Will the proposal, produce � sign Ticant ght and glare? 8, LAND 'USE,Will the proposal; result in a sru�s`Fantial alteration of the prem4on't nig planned hand use of an area? 9. NATi)1tAL RLSOURC1t8: Will, the proposal result in sub Stantia1 a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? .._. b • Depletionof any non-renewable nat.,iral resources? _. ... in. RISK OF OP8FT. W 11 the proposal involve. a. A Tik 6f explosion or the release of hazard- azyrd-ous oussubstances (including, but hot limited to oil, pestleides, chemicals or t.actiation) in the event or art - c itlen a 0,' uogo r. conditions? b. possible Interroret ce with an cmergency response plan or oivergency evacuation ;plan? 11. POPULATION. Will the proposal alter the location, Mt lsutlonf density, or growth rate of the human population? a.,. 12. HOUSING. Will theroposal affect e;Kigting housing, or create a demand for additional housing? '�,, YES MAYBE NO 1. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. 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? 14. PUBLIC "aERVICES. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services a. Fire protection? b . Police protection?, c. Schools? _ d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e Mainteof p ublic iaczlities, including roads?na.nc:e f: Other governmental services? l5. ENERGY. Will the proposal resultin: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel -or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon ensting sources of energy, or require the development Of new sources of energy? 16i UTILITIES. Will the proposal result ill a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the foll owing' a. Power or natural gas? b Communications systems? --- c. Water avallahilityr d. Sewer or septic tank? —. e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal?�- 17. HUMAN HEALTH. Will the propnsal result in; a.: Creat i of any health hazard or potentigl health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of People to potential health hazards? 18. AESTHETICS, Will the 'proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic Vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetica.11yr offensive site open to public view? Y 'YES MAYBE NO 19. RECREATION., 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 -physical or aesthetic effects to a ptohistoric or historic builcling, structure or object? c. Docs the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? -- d. Will, the proposal restrict existing yeligious or sacred uses ,within the potential impact area? V. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AP #38-22-04, 13 etc. See attached: OF ENVIRONMENTAL. EVALUAT11ON AP #38-22-04„ 13, etc. 1,e c The subdividino of farm land could result In a change of current lratlm practices and/or management which may 'result I.h poor so"! OanagemeOt Policies. However, historically soil erosion has not been a serious problem In the Project area. This project is not considered, to have a significant Impact as a result of this subdivision since the applicant have no Intention of selling their pro,perty in the near I Ploturr� or to change their current practices of farminG). 1,o: Subdividing of the proposed property Is being proposed for (S-1_-ato Planning purposes. There will be no significant loss of prime 49'ricl-Iltut-al productive soils since each lot size Is large enough for continued commercial farm.ing. ,SZ The proposed subdivision is 10 accordance to the Butts County General Plan and Zoning Ordlhande, and as a result 18 not consider to nriake any substantial alterations of the present or planned land use of the area. 14a, b, t d, e,f. Any subdivision can Produce increased Pr'OSSUres on public services due to the Potential for growth In the population. However, this parcel of land has been held by the ippllcaht for 50 Years and there is no futOrP Plans to, distaritinue ti -le agricultural use. No significant Impact !is anticipated. �6c.* Currently there are four wells on the property. In addition, each Proposed parcel Is serviced by an Irrigation canal. No -dIfficult-les are anticipated in servicing the water domanejs wi-ii(_-h may result from this subdivision. t8: The proposed project will maintain the agricultural v1sta which is cidracteristic of tk- volley, rice area. The aPPlIc4Mt has Malotoined t!,Is property as 8 Private bird sanctuary which adds to Its aesthetics qualitles, during the migration of snow birds and Canadian Geese. The proposed project will not hl-='ve ony slgnlfldant upon t'he aesthetic qualitiesi e,._m 1 t- Applicant: Eldon Lundberg Assessor's Parcel 4 AP 38-22-04, 13, etc. Log #1-12-18-U2 DATA SHEET A. Rr.o_iect Descry pt i on 1 .. 'l ype of Project: Tentative Wa.i ver* Application 2 Brief Description= Tentative Waiver application to divide 1277.94 acres to create 8 parcels) Parcel l - 77.87 acres) Parcel 2 - 79.00 ,acres, Parcel 3 �- 69.00 acres, Parcel 4- 75,04 acres, Parcel 5 - 244.83 acres, Parcel 6 254.30 acres) ' Parcel 7 -- 286:.40 acres and Parcel 8 - 241.50 acres. 3: lLocat ont Southerly of Nelson 8lovo Highway, easterly of the ` Southern Pacific Railroad In the Nelson area commonly known as_' AP #s 38-22-04, 13, 14, 15 16, and 38--25-84, 85, and 36. 4. Proposed bens,l ty of Development: Currently there Is one mobile home and equipment shod on 1277.94 acres and it is pr,aposedto remain the same. 5 Amount of impervious Surfacing". r)-I% 6 Access and Nearest Public Road(s): The property fronts the Nelson B l ati a Road, 7. Method of Sewage Disposal: Individual septic systems. 8. Source of Water Supply: Pr;vate wells. 9. Pe'ox tin i ty of Power Lines: To the property. 10 Potential for further land divisions and development: Under the A-40 ,zoning there is potential for further land divisions down to 40 acre parcels. The original acreage could be subdivided into approximately 32 parcels in the future.. ©'. �nyirorimenta`I Setting ,Physical Environment= 1. Terrain a . General Topographic Character: t; t at valley rice l and . b. Slopes= 0-i c. elevation. 120-136 ft. A.S.L. d L1ml >ing Factors; None 2. Sar1S a. Types and Characteristics: The 1277 acres Is characterized by the Stockon clay adobe brown phase that surrounds Nelson and extends from there east to the Sh i ppee Road' and beyond to a mile north of Hl avo. The brown phase of the Stockon clay adobe differs From the typical In being brown, dark rich brown or Clark chocolate brown on the surface layer. 'the ut111tat I on of this phase of soil 1s the aieh1e as the typical. Stockton clay adoboy generally suited for farm crops, Mo8t of it is In rice productton b. Limiting Factors: The soil is heavy and is difficult to cultivate. 5., Natural Hazards of the Land a. Earthquake Zone Moderate earthquake intensity Zone VIII A concealed fault has been identified which. traverses through this acreage and through the community of Nelson by the Butte County General Plan Seismic Safety Element. b. Erosion Potential= None c. Landslide Potential: None d. Fire Hazard= Unclassified irrigated area. e. Expansive, Sall Potential High 4. Hydrology a„ Surface Water- None b. Ground dater is generally available.. The Wates qualdty in this parboil of the Sacramento Valley is considered to be excellent. C. brainage Characteristics: Property has been 'levelled for rice farming, and all water flows are controlled for agricultural purPotos. However, generally the property does drain towards the southwest. d. Annual Rainfall (normal)'. 22-24" per year. e. Limiting Factors! None 5. Visual /Seen l c Que.lityl. Good 6. Acoustic Quality: Good 7. Air Quality Good Biological Environmentd; a. Vegetat1on=' The natui-41 vegetation has been str'1pped away for agricultural purposes. 9. Wildlife Habitat: Small birds and animals common to rice fields. .Cultural Ent ronments, 10. Archaeological and R i stor i cri l Resources In the area Ins igriificant due to the farming operat I ons 11 . Butte Courc+:y General Plan designation: Orchard and i= i el d Crops. 12. 'Exist;;ig Zoning= A-413 13. Ext st i ng Lane! Use on --s i to- The property Is all currently Used for rice product i ort T oi-e Is a small Mobile home and e + p qu i pmerit shed located I n the middle o f �h'e property for use by the farm labor. 14 Surrounding Area: a. Land Uses* Land uses in the surroundinG, area are prk A l runt - l y agr l cultural . To the east of the: property is some orchard act i v i t i os with the r^ema i n l riga adjoining properties in rice production. b Zon i ncu A-44 c Gen. Plan besignatlon= Orcherd and Field 'Crops d. Pak^cel Sizes: Vary from 40 acres to 1000 acres. e� Popullat'on= Rural, sparsely populated. Chars. er of Site and Area: Rice proructon 1 � Character ion) flat valley low 1b. Nearest urban Area: City of Chico approxlmate1y 10 miles to the north. 17Relevant Spheres of Influence: Butte Coo,,6y mosquito Abatement,'Durham Unified School District) Drainage District #1.00} Cal Trans, and Department of Fish and Game. 18- Imiprovements Standards Urban Area; No 1 9 Fire .,'rotn-ct i on Service': a. Nearest County (State) Fire Station:County Fire Station ##71 approximately 4 miles ��, sitethe .south of the b.. Water- Availability: l=ire tankers only, 20. School:;: in Area: RCchvale Elementary ' School Durrharr Unified School District, y grades -E;,