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DEPARTMENT:OF PUDLIC WORKS
CERTIFIED MAIL, 8u}{eCo. f'lanningComm7
WILLIAM (BII1) Chf[i�F; Direc.tpr
COUNTY CENTER DRIYE . ORovILLE, CALIPO. kNIA 95965
RONALD D. McELROY
* roville, C.�lifort a
August 8, 1,988 Doputy PIrec or
Richard Jones
RE: AP 39-24-40
Pe 0, Box 11637
Tentative Subdivi.sicn gapOakland,
CA 94611.
Dear Mr. Jones:
At the regular meeting of the Butte
County Advisory Agency held on
August 8, 1988, the Agency adopted a
negative declaration of
environmental impact and, approved with
phasing the ten,tative subdivision
snap on the above referenced property
subJect to the conditions listed
on the attached, sheet.
If no appeals are timely filed --within
ten (10) days of the date of
the Advisory Agency's approval --with
the Clerk of the Board o'
Supervisors, this action will be final.'
lgben the cOAd i tions of approval are
complied with, it will be in order
fbryou to file your "final map" with
the Butte County Department
of Public Works for recordation within
twenty four (24) months' of
the date of approval by the Advisory
Agency`,
If yo have any questa ons regarding;
this matter, please contact this
offite:
Very truly yours,
William Cheff
Director of Public Works
�,- John 'Mendo" sa
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F.NV'C RONMFy� IAL, I 1CTS
ions s are required
p anato.-17all "yes"' and "maybe" a sw
on attached
sheet(s))
YES
�1A)'PE N
1. EARTH. Will' the proposal result in'significant
a. —7tns-table eearth conditions or in changes'in
geologic substructures?
b;.
Disruptions, displacements,, compaction or �-
ovexcovering of the soil"? ✓
c.
Change in topography or, ground surface
relief features?
d.-
Destruction, c6verin,4 or modifivatY:o,rx of any
un.ique geologic or physical features?
e<
'Increase in wind or water <erosior, of soils,
n
either on or off-site?
f
Changes in deposition or• erosion o:f: beach
sands, or changes in siltation, deposition
or erosion which ;may, modify .the channel of
a river or stieam or the lied of the acerin or
any bay, inlet or lake'?
g.'
Loss of prime ,+agriculturally productive soil's
-
outs•ide designatted urban o?
✓�
h..
areas
Exposure of eo le or property to geologic
p
hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud-
slides,' ground failure or ,similar hazards?
2. ' AIR W°il the proposal, result in substantial:
a.
Air emissions or deterioration of ambient
ai:r quality?
b. -
The creation of ob'36e,ttioftablel odors', smoke
or fumes?
c.
Alteration of air movement, moisture, or
temperature,, or any change in climate,
locally or regionally?
n�
y
WATER. - Will, the proposal result in substantial:
a.
= Changes in currents, or the course or
direction of water movements in either
marine or fresh waters?
o
b.
Changes in absorption rate's, drainage patterns,
or the rate and
n
amount of surface runoff?
V
c.
Need for`off-site surface drainage improve_
mems, including vegetation removal, channel-
ization or, culvert installation'?
e/
d.
Alterations to the course or flow of flood
e.
Change in the amount of surface water in any
water body?
f.
Discharge into surface waters, <.o.r iii; any
alteration of, suxfaee.;tivat-er quality, including
'not
but limited to temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity?
g.
Alteration o£ the direction or rate of flog
Of 'ground waters?
h.
C1xange in, thequantity, or qu�ty 6f q.rouncl wato;r,S
either through direct additions ox• with,
drawals; or throulx interception of an
a u. er
f b cuts or excava io s
q Y _ t n .
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Redu`',ctio�n in `the amount of water. otherwise
�"
available for pUic water supplies.?
yr
j ,
Cxposure of people or property 'to water
related hazards such as flooding?
V
YES MAYBE
Na
in bstall'tial:
PLANT LIF 11 the ropy al result .
ange in the diversity'of species, or number
a,
of any spec':,es of plants (including trees,
`?
shrubs , grass , crops , and aquatic plants)
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, mare
or endangered species of plants',
Intxo;duction of new species of plants into an
C ,
area, or in a barrier to the normal replenish"
f
,
meat of existing species? --
Id. Reduction in acreage of any agricultuxal crap?
5
ANIMAL LIFE. Will the proposal result in substttn;ti al
.
a: r'Chan`ge in the diversity of species, or numbers
of any species of animals (birds; land animal;.;
including: reptiles, fish and shell fish;
benthic organisms or insects)?
b. Reduction in t ie numbers ofany 'unique, rare
or endangered >pecies of animills' .
c. Introduction of new species of animals into
in a barrier to the migration
an area, or result
or movement Lof animals?
d. Deterioration to existing fish :or wildlife
habitat?`
5.
NOISE. Will the proposal 'result in substantial.'
a. ncreases in existing noise levels?
severe levels?
b. Exposure of people to noise
7.
LIGHT AND CLARE. Will the proposal produce
signs ic`ant light and glare?
$.
LAND USE. Will the proposal result in a
su6;stanti.al ziltera.tion ofthe present or rlanned'
lana use of an area?
0.
' NATURAL RESOURCES: Will the proposal result', in
su strantlal:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural
resources?
b. Dwpletion of any non=renewable iat;arai
resources
10.
proposal nvolve:
RISK .OF Will the i
1.UPSET.
a. A risk o� e.cplosion or, tho, releAs o£ haz,
limited tai,
Out substances (including,' but >not
ail pest i,cides, c em� cals or, radiation) ill the
event o.f" an acciclen �. o u,isc t condi'txotW
b. Possibit t tOrF�t'encewith an emerten,cy !
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
l.l.
F'OPULATTnN. IVi1I the proposal alter the lacatiux,
is:tri utibn, density, or ,growth rate of the }t►amai�
pop'uj'atj on?.
12..
HOt'SINC+ Wzll the Proposal affect existing hocts'%na,
or ,create a demand fo'r additional h, ous i rig"
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YES
M_AYnE
NU
I.Y.TA,NSPORTAN/CIRCULATION.
Will the poral
result: in
a. Generation of substantial additional vehic.l,r.
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 peopleand/off
goods?
d/
c;:, Alterationsto waterborne, rail or air traf.rj'c?'
f Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehic'l;os,
bicyclists or pedestrians'?
14
PUBLIC SERVICES. Will the proposal have an effoct;;
upon, or result in a need for new or altered
governmental services:
a. Fire protection?
(J
b. Police protection?
c. Schools'?
'd Parks or other recreational facilities?
o. Maintenance of public i;ac:ilities,, including
roads?
f., other governmental services?
15i
ENERGY: Will the proposal result in.-
n:a.
a.se of substantial amounts of fuel or energy?
ease in demand upon existing
b, Substantialtincry'
sources of energy, or require the development
g
of new sources Of energy?'
16.
UTILITIES. Will the proposal result in a need for
new sys'tems,, or substantial alterations to the
fo'll'owing
a, Power or natural gas?
b'.' Communications systems?
c. Water availahil li ty
d. Sewer or septic tank?
'e Storm water drainage?
f. Solid waste and ;disposal'?`
17.
14tJNiAN JEALTH. Will the propo.5a1 result iti:
a. Con of anyhealth hazard or potential
health hazard (exc]udin.g mental health)?
✓!
b. Exposure o£ people to potential health,
hazards'.'
18.
AE THETICS: Will the proposal result in the
o -st uEt n of any scenic Vista—or,view open to
the public, or will tlxe proposal result in the
creation of an aesth.etfc:ily offensive .site open
to public 'view?
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App.l !cant - ' R i chard Jones AP it 31a-24}.-04
Log it 67-12-02-02
File No. 88-20
DA 1-A SHEET
A i e d t Descr i ation
1_.
Type of Project= General Plan Amendment and Rezone of 22.6'
acres.
P.
Brief Description= General Plan :Amendment from Orchard aril
F, 101 d Crops. to Acgr i cu 1 tura l -Res i tient i a 1 i, Rezone From A-5 to
SR-1
8-
Location: Northwest corner of Durham-Dayton i-Ilghway and
Surd 1ck Road, Durham Planning Area;
-1.
Proposed Density of Development: 1 d.u./ac,
S.
Arhbunt of Impery i ous Sur fat i ng: Unknown at Lh'i s time.
6.
Access and 'Nearest Public Road(s ),: Adjacent.
7
Method of Sewage Disposal: Septic tanks-,
S.
Source"of Water Supply: Individual wells.
9.
Proximity of Polder Lines: Adjacent.
10.
Potential for further land divisions and develo pment., Nrane
8. Environmental Settihsa
Ehys
i cal Env i ror ment
1.
Terrain
a: General Topographic Characte:r`- Very level(.orchard
land).
b." Sl oyes; U-?Iv- .
c. Elevation: Approximately 160 feet above Sea Level.
d.< Limi"ting Factors= None.
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Soils
a.Types and Characteristics: V`'ina-Farwell Association.
Area dominated by very deep, nearly level moderately
Well' to somewhat excessivel"y drained soils.
b. Limitifig Factors= None,
3«.
Natural Hazards ;of the Land
a, Earthquake Zone., Moderatia Earthquake 'Intens i ty "Zona
VLI1. Approxi mate 1y,2miles northwest. o"f Foothil1 Shear;
Zoite
b. Erosion Potant,lal: None.
q . Lands l i'de Potent "i a l : Norh'e .
c1. = Eire Hazard: Uric 1 as, i f "i ed - urban+i zed area .
Expansive Soil Potential:' Moderate.
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i-iydro.l ogy '
a. Surface Water: None 'on s`i te". , Butte ,`Ci� oek 6600' `to the
west , , ,_.
b'. Gro'undwater:� Un;kn�wn.
- _g Characteristicsc' Graina9e is, good,
c.. Drainage e
d. Annual Rainfall Cnormal); 22".
e. Limiting Factors:
5.
Visual/Scenic Quality: Good.
6.
Acoustic Uuali'ty; Good.
7.
Air Ouality; Good;
Biological Enyironme
8-
Vegetation: Planted, it Walnuts.
9.
Wildlife Habitat- various birds and small an 1 ma i s .
Cultural Environment;
10.
Archaeological and 'M i slot i cal Resources n f:ticn arQa: None
i dent'i f i ed. -
11.
Butte County General Plan designation: Orchard and F'I e 1 d
Crops.
12.
Existing Zoning: A-5.
13,
14.
Existing Land Use on site: Walnut orchard..
Surrounding
Area:
a- Land Uses: Single-family residential-, commercial and
farming,
o: A -S, JR
c. Gen. Plan designations; Low Density Residential and
Agricultural-Reside'ntialp
d. Parcel Sizes: Varies: S acres, 55 acres, 10 acres,'
several parcels
o,f a F�prox i mate 1 y 1/4 acre.
e. Populations
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Character of Site and Area= Light, commercial, single-family,
orchard (farming).
16.
Nearest Urban Area: