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Sacramento, CA 95814,
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County offit i,to FR0M (Lead A ency)
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SUBJ CT Va'A ng of Notice, of Determination in Compliance with
Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code
ANIENDIED 81-04-24-02
L'rn j eeQ-ct T7 tl-e---
TentatxVc Parcel Map AP #42w18-25 Hoplor Duerr,
State Clearanghotxse Number ZZ,i�submitte t,4 Stste C; e i.ng Jiouse
Contact "Person Te ep one Numb er
Earl D; E40180111 Direotor4ing—U-74p6
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Project �Lo(-ation :t4 miles west o' i-c"v a+lay TI-gM-1co
Creek forms the southern boundary of the sate.
Prat e�' ct Di—s— p n t
TPM dividin; x'41.22 acres of land into four separate parcels, each
^r�ntalttang
approximately ±10 acres-.
This is to advise that. the .8ti t tae Cot.m.ty, - . Adva.so.ry Agericy,11
Le._d Agency
has made the olio,
ring, determinations regarding the above.-desdtibed
project:
/ 'will
16 The project have a. significant effect on the
will not
environment,
2,, /7 An tnvironmental Impact Report was prepared for this ;ire j ec t
Pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, and was ctertified as
required by Section 15085(g), 14 Califordia Adtninistra,tiVe
Code,
y:.
% A Vli pg ttive Declaration vias pr :pared for this project pursuant
to : the provisions of CEQA, A copy of the Negative Declara—
tion t ►ay be exarftined o f the tnvironmental Review Department,
r.
Count Center Drive, (7r� vill.eF �a�.a�ornla 95965:
3. /-7 A Notice o,t Exemption was r;ll l.ed ittdicatit g this project is
exempt from envIt6nmo.n t al review.
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Mr. Earn Nelson., Director
Environmental- Review Department
CountyCenter Drive
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Orovilly
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Dear Mr, Nelsen,
At your request on. Thursday, June, laRi I conducted an
archaeological reconnaissance of Tour properties located within
Butte County. They are as follows:
James R,. Lewis Orchards, Inc: and James N. :Paiva - A.P. #0-13•-19
(parcels i & 2J'/.RD tog #81-03-30-01 approximately 6.6 acres of
land located adjacent to the e-st side of Hzkhtivay 99 north of
y
the xtersection with Keefer Rand, south of Robk Crook., The
property is a -portion -�f the NE, of the SEIL of soot ,on 25
T. 23 N., R, 1 W., Nord Quadrangle, 7.5' series and the proposed'
project is to divide the property into two parcels. The property
area is relatively flat and covered with ihtrodtxoed grasses.
lion Pride " A;P„ #47-3J4-11&12 approxima,taly 3-.54 _acreo.of- land
loc��.ted 325' north of ,�oefer �2oad, a
� '' ppr`oxima-tely J mile West of
the inter' Oe- tion with Hicks t ane , north of Chico.
� The property
is a porton of the 8W4 of the NW4 of Section 28 m. 23 N•,
1
.E., Nerd Quadrangle, 7.5' series and the proposed project
oiidle the property into three parcels. Theproperty
area istrel,atively flat and covered, by' introduced grasses.
Gta e Way. Orchards, - A,,p. x`42-18--25/ER1) Tog #81-04-24-02 approx"
imate l.y 40 acres off,' land lbo aced adjacent to the south side of
Grape Way and the north bank of Big Chico Creek, app OX
mile east of the intersection of Grape Warr and Reading AvehiXe,
west of Chico. The property is a portion of the Rancho be
Farwell., T . 21 1\ . , R . I E. Ord Ferry Quadrangle, 7.5' series '
and the proposed project is to divide the property into ifour
parcels, 'The property area is relatively flat .aid is currently
under cultivation as an orchard.
DaPty Zavattero, David 'C. Lerch &.C3r1 p� Lorenzen - A.P. #-'--'56"—.
33-01/BAD hog #81-0541-02 approxanately 20.2 acres ,o:e laM
located adjacent te- tha Mouth side of Headilaters Road,, appro:k-
,`.
i erate,1Y one mile east of the intersectioh with HlghwGy 32, hibrth
of Vorest
' � porn
The property is a on of the W� of
S'PaAadh.
NO of Section 28, T. 2i( N. �. 3 E. Cohasset Quadrangles
series and: the rop used t -o
p P pi^o�ect is to divide the property a1'i�,
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project site is located +4 miles rvost of Chico ;along Grope Vay.
hig CJi co Creek :Corms the so rtlrrxn boundary of tho site (xefer to map).
The `I proposes to divide 141,22 acres. of Land into fogtl�
separate parcels,Raclr containing approximately in acres. That site
is rlosignated Orchard and Field Crops in the County Genera] ' pl.an,
and zoned A—lo (Agriculture, minimum la ac'xes SFr parcel) Surrounding
land ,s alsy� designated Orchard and Field crops! i,t.,:-_,`'he Goneral, 'l?lan.
Neatby paroles are zoned A-5 to the east, A-40 to the south and west,
anis. A":10 and R-1 to the north, 8u -rounding parcel sizes vary from
5 acres to More than 4b acres in size:
The prp-ect site is currently devoted to agriculture, and currently
supports mature English Walnut groves. A.snonds, walnuts, kiwis and
sumo fi61d crops are grown in the project vicinity. The character
of the area is primarily rural and, agricultural, except for an isolated
residential development to the north. The County Planning Department
has characterized the project area as a 'Itxans+ t' alit ,area between
urban uses clas:r to Clitco, and agricultural activities fart'hor we
Primary environmentd�, concerns associated with this projoct, ;are
related to potential' adverse impacts re of peg tr"r quality '1�ld riparian
e wa'
habitat along ti Chaco Creek a _.esu'
on t1r
g g . , � Vons to toxic;sprays and
.flood hazards, and potential. removal of several Ucres of aominercial
agricultural land from production.
Individual checklist items are reviewed in,deitaa
i 1 ri the following !
discussion. �
10 project p
Development or improvement of the ro'act site in roxlmitl
to t!" Chico Creek has the potential to weaken creek banks, for " !
g.
_-
" � ��uitoff shed by constructed
conte o��'C]e.IY�avahk erosion from Stirtl�l
ov�.r
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Croe`lef: Dove poment or a,mproveiaent of site property near, Big Chi
thop co
rek i"rom
storm runoff o sedimentation in the Cr'
and/or traazsport chemical. toxins. into the stye tm (from
potential to �nrrease se
agricultural tpraying), thereby impairing wetter duality, Stream life
may be adversely affected, (County setback req uirements for `septic-
leach fields would mitigate Stream pollution from r-ffl,uen.t dischaxge,,
1g; 4ds Aesiden,tial dove"kopinont of the individual. 10yacre pareu1�
would likely reduce the ainr.,iirit of 1 anJ devoted to agriculture t
ilor,rever, since the demand, ,fog' utd1nuts and almonds remains 'fairly
strongeach w �,
,Year, and ba eld an the tax incearti�res °gained, by having
land! in agra.cultural prorU t1ofto much of the project site will likely
remain devoted to agricultural 11se's.
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81-04-74-U
IX1. DISCUSSION OP ENVIRONMENTAL R ALUATI' N Ceont nuc�d)
, ,h The p t p Jett si to 'sis located in an axtea. Whoro' ,soil oxpans voness
U, lii rated �rro erat." :.xcitt��Y�o".:+`li:rxu
pd�,tQntxal sou s�:donce 'lia' ard. ' Na x'eports '�if s rxous�d��nage to property
or
to harmGoun�ersoris from, these hazards howover have ,,,, een submitted �
*'
3b, 3e: Coiii}`,taction of soils and construction' of overcbu'c rings may
marginally increase storm rui�of into I3ig Chico Cxeek. 86 absotption yj
rates from runoff would be s i.ghtly reduced..
3j The property frontage along Big Chico Creek is located within
a designated flood hazard. area (Flood Hazard Boundary Maps, Uopt. HUD,
Federal Insurance Adminis`cratiosn). The site lies two mi1e�s upstream
from the Sacramento:River but within '3/4 mile of appra�c. flood limits
of the river. Intensive storms may cause the Sacramento River to
back up tributaa^y channels, causing flooding or adjoining lands,sudh
as along Big; Chico Creek. high tater elevations are unknown at this
location. Three miles upstream at the Rose Ave, bridge, the 100-yr.
flood intensity (1058) storm flows reached the 118-foot elevation
(nearest gaging station)
The placement of structures or inhabitable dwellings near Big Chico
Creek could pose a risk to property from future intensive flood waters.
4a Agricultural or residential development/improvement of site land
I� near; 'Big Chico Creek ma.y adversely impact riparian habitat along, the
I' creed. bis.ingt sdrapift,g or other standar. agricultural. practices
may aisra fidtm rtiparaan liti bi tat: Limited orchard trees will be removed.
d
8a, b: Reduction of parcel sixes ofroductave a•grcultura3, acreage
wi thin short commute distances to Chiw�+ l will induce more residential
uses of property, 1411t:h often conflict with standard agricultural
practices involving the spraying of pesticides, herbicides, noise,`a d
dust gone ration from tilling the soill.
"i Reduction in agricultural g Parcel sizes near Chico result in a
g}reamer'population growth in rural, agricultural. areas than ureas
w}ie7re parcels roma
ln,21) aores or largex in size,
lsa: project residents must commute 5-6 miles to mayor retail
18ervices, slightly con..'but'
n to a
neater overall fuel use in
the Chl,co area; g g
17b The developm,ent; of residential po;rcel.s in ,a predominantly
agricixlt11a areP will e>aT. Ose residents and domestic pets to toxic r
sprays that may prove: 11ariiiful to their health
*There are nR
ital
kioua Ar R'along d Chico Creekxnthe Vicinity uf
the prof ect site
;� pale 8a,
S it m m a ry The proposed project meets tete 'minimwii area
quire Onts of the AL l l zone. Also, this agiAoultura.l
area is ),A# t rIa, a "'tion4 'axed, Osco 16cal e wit,), ox )titag
residences and im i,ar sized pnroel.s along Crmpo tray in
the vicinity., Additionally, roar development is not
y �' l
required fo. 'this TPM clue to the lot design; howevor, l,ong
i ivi.clual driveways would subsequently be developed.
Tn.ExTec�ueaifN Clooding or inundation is possible on-site,
pert cu.l-xrl,y adjacent to the creek. While an existing
• Y clies near' the creek, it and future similarly
locat'ediesidenchs may be flooded. Thereforo, the
following condition is recommended, a:; well, as several
others :Cor the protection of the creek and future residents.
Recommended Mitigation Measures
1. Place; a statement on the Final Map that states a portion.
of the site may be subject to flooding.
26 In order to protoct life and property from flood hazards, abs.
minimum soiback distance from Big Chico Creek, in accordance
with County and State venuirements, shall be observed fol:' all
residential buildings constructed on the site. If building
occurs within itl,entified flood zones, required state protection
measures shall bo implemented.
5, Construction on the site, Or improvement of site property, s'hali
not: (l) remove or dam�xg0 existing ripavidn habitat along, Big.
Chico Creek; (2) erode, or contribute to uture erosion of
stream banks, or any soils within l °` 'feet of the streams
high Muter mark,
q,, Construction on the site, or :improvement of site property shall
not! (l) increase ;sedimentation' discharge into Dig caico Creek;
(2) transport toxic grelits into the Creek that would inipairthe
strea. m's water quali.ty� i or (3) in any other Manner reduce the
Nater e{ual:ity of ll� g Chico Creek,
5', Any proposed alterations to Big; Chico Creekt, or areas adjacent
to s}tallthe
bet oarovedtbyothe Califttritiauld altev the sDepartment of Nishtream and its- l�and Came.
6. Plaice ,, statement on the Final Map that orchards in t1�
are,j, ire routinely sprayed with toxic chemicals
�eside,r.ts may be subject to spray drift from 'these
o�.fY�rations
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'NOTICt OF D9TERMINATIUN L L:;
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TO /^7' Secretary for Resources NO`V 6 1978
116 Ninth Street, Room 1311
Sac anQ�a14CA
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X. No'"N' 00041 awk
Dom.
;4/y7 County Clerk'"`�"�
County of Ci i eFROM; (Lead Agency) -
18 I rA_U
0t6Y`j 1,18,Sa1 i fnrn a X5965 Ell Vi rI ..Ii�1f1. Y�L j� 'p t;
OrnyiZlh. C.a� 99C,S
SUDJECT; FilingOf Notice of Determination in Comp1 i.ance with
Section 21.108 or 21.152 of the Public Resources Cade
# 7S-q9'-11-01
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--Proj ec ttrle -LL
Jay Halbert & Ward 6ai e
tate ear.in�e Number submittedto �tnL-e�`xi.r>ig douse
onCacC erson Teldo `}tlrte'um�Ger
77
—EiLd DNels Ditector L(916),.,r
7r: The southwest corner of Qak P,' 1ue., and
Project LocatiO
Rose UO,1� ..stern portion of Cr Urb
-Project escri l" ..>,
Tentative parcel Map creating four parce',,
This is to advise that the Butte County Advisory Agecny'
Leah Agency,
has made the,ifdllowing determinations regarding the above-described
project:.
l The pro j ed % will have a s; gn { f3 Dant of i ect on the ,
' will not i
environment
2. /_,,,% An Environmental Impact' Report. was prepared for this project
pursuant, to the provisions, of CEQA; and was certified as
required by Section 1:5CS5 () , l California Administrative
Code,
A Negative Declaration was prepared for ;thiP: project pursuant
to the provioiono of C`CQAo A. dopy of t°lie Negative Declard-
tion, xady..btt i:35�4tli;ned at the Envi vonmental. Review Department;
rx' 7 County Odntrei:; Drive, Orovil.l.e, California 95965.
3. 1, "7 A Notice of Mtompt ion, was filed indicut xtg: "hi.g prod e4t is
exdMpt ftbin ehviraftmental f:eViiw'
Appendix R page 1. of 2
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II'I. DXSC08SION OF tNVI'IRONMSNTAL EVAL `'t 101
Ti115pro osal is a t^ozone fr-Um A-10 (Agri0,11t iral, 1-1 acre minimum
lot 'tJea to SR -1 (Suburbaln,Residential , 1 +{actse minimum lot size)
for AitI"r 4'?u21-17 in «es:t Cillco. The five a1�r0 site is on the
southwo»t corner of 0ak, Purr Avenue and Rasd,, ,U The site is
,nue.
level with Vina fine sandy loam soils. TheHQ''ts'
presently ;fin old
!:
,almond vrchlard and a residence w th garage and outer
improvwmonts
,o 1i tlie o're rty
The surrounding land uses include the Ranchita Garden;s 5ubdivistoll
on the wost side of the property) residential uses in' an area zoned
SR6.1 to the north, and agricultural uses along with rural res1$u.6n-
t,ial uses to tfta east, south and beyond the Ranch'ita rj' r+dens S ib -
division to the Vilest. Parcel sizes in the,strrounding area within
the A-10 zone are generally 5 acres '6 Y, larger. Tfter are several
areas with parcels Of less than 5 aures; one such area ins about
500 feet to the southwest of the project site wllere than,J, are 'four
parcels of 1.25 acres. The app 1 i ca,`n is would like to pan^cel the 5
acre parcel into four parcels of 1.25 acres for residential use if
he rezone is approved
The Hutto County General Plah'dasioates this area as 1 o w dens ty
residential, !-4 dwell rfo units; per The Land Use -flap shows
'low,
a transition to medium density residential use to the east and
aJr;i'aultural-orchard and fia; d crops to the 10st of the, project arep`.
p ,+
osal would reduce the
�(d) � The pro .. acreaee of the a1 mond orchard. �I
M
.
According to the applicants, the'almohd trees are old and diseased`.
The Vina Fine ,}.andy loam soils are highly productive for agricul-
tural uses and could be successfully replanted with al►r.ond trees
or a variety of other orchard and field crops.
8, The A-10, 511-1 a,nd R-1 zoning in this area trent inito effect in
September 1074. Tito prpject,, as proposed, would confO� m wl th the
present Land Use Pia
p of the �t3utte Cou'ni�y General P�la►i. ; Two' factors
which may bear on this
rezoiie in the ht�ar future are potsi bl e reg,
visions by 00 Planning Commission to the zoning and G+,neral Plan
for this area and an alteration to the sphere of influence bound -
arias L tidal`, Aohcy pormatioh 'Commissi'on.
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12: There is tilt, potential for controversy, from adjoihing pi^operty
Owners who wo►lId prefer the honing to remain A�-10 as Itt has beern
strtc,� S�.�te1t,ter 1g74. Approval of tills razonitio could encauragp
Y � .lr:yr z.o.t�ngs oil lands honed A-10; in the orpPa it) order to alloia
1"+`!side Ices oxl smaller pavicels The rod`uc-,
tion of aisri cu'l'tural acrea g W could be s i g,h i Ploeh tx '--age �i: g.
f7 daht if a trend ,of vo,zo0.7�t Wel`e to Oddur and ul ti fttely be
_apprav'ed. '
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8UBJ2tCT: ri.la:ng of Tdoti.ce. of DetermInat,ton in Caaimpl.3once with
Sec E'ion 211.03 or; 2] 15"2 of the Pbbla.c ka;zo��tGer Code
E Ijog`40.. ,
PTO3 ect
Tentative ,Parcol. !,:.4 .AJD # � � 2 1) O �
np �2— 1–S 1�cx'� in/�.xxig
1te�rtnghoLse Number "` ----�
Subini.Cod to SC�zI�G' earing House
on'tac t Per. son
Xelrwytj DIrUctor (� 3 -N one (1qu er
'c t Loc a. tion On the north side o� ak 'ax' venue appx'o ma 3
milt. Wcst o,� Rose,;: .venue, and 0.8 mile Sre:>t of Chico cs
e.""' t De:�ot�.pt' w–
Pro 1 - inn ;--------�.___-
Dividin .291 ± acres of land into 4 parcels, Pl�rcel
acs+es, 2 2.0 acr�3) 1eb. ,
.21 acres (L�) 2.8T ac.' es.
This is to .advisi• that ttie Btxt `r: Cosa. r•
sOry
has made the EolIntoitig cici�ercrianations tegatdin� the ab'd,,'
proeCt:
1 Thpp ro,7 ' eot _.._/.ri11
have a significant e:�:Le t on the
",ani l l n o t
cnvi'ronment
71 r �% Aursu tntotoenta Impact t_ Prepared
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-- �. ., Report was
and t as c;rtiis iazoject
p the rovisions o
Ile
d as
Y �,,) , iornia Adn natrative
rc ui ed b Section 1SC33 rr 14 'Cjal
Code.
/rte ta�IGhetirt�vve �cclax�at-.�ot� t.�as prepared fox` t��ie D�o,je+�t ptttsuant
p is::L tis o 6- C8QA, co-a a
,r sit - I �megat 1 Dr c ;a-A''
tioti may be exal neCi at rhenvironme'ntn ttev�.etr DovaiY'ttr±i�ntj
7 County Center Drive. oto�rille, Ca1i,�tarnia
Y-7 A Vol co a Exemption Was i1et? ittdica tint. then to.'ect 'is
exempt �' om eti7vztonh x�ta z:e tie�,t, ' j
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A statement, of pverriO'; nS
Consideration
/"%' was, vias nnt_i
adopted (:;hoz this�:praject'
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5.. ,. .moasur��ey����, p opted bythe �,e4d
Agency to reduce the
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"l, 'dao. 'ata,ve Parcel Ma band 'vision
;,�- a rss a hand neo parceJs:
Parcel (1).1.21 aoros (2) 2.0 acres M 1.21 acies (4) 2.81 acv6s.
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yap ' x ma
mile wast of Ope ,Ave�and 0.8 wile west of Chico ca^.ty limits.
tl Y Pr0pot9ed Doxlfd, L,y�V01opmonb, ; Low densis Y rosy dent;ial (17-4' URe
AmMin of ,IMPCU va,0�CW 31111f�3�', xl(: EstY � +percent of paresla acro
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5.
Ac;o and NOCtrOLYI-, Publ r ��tac��l,(s) ; �i'��un'l:s Oal� .park A'ven'ue.
Proposed , 00-:((Jot.ggoess cul_-de-sac.
7 Method 01' hit vvq,,;o D:iYnpooal: lndividual, se tic tank eachfield
8. souroo of Water tilu z pi.y... C f
�.� �.�-)vnia Wager Ser va co 0a.
g voXim ty jai' Por, or �.i,z'��5►;= ,.A.dj 'ce t Go_ site en Oak 'ark Avenue
10. potont al for XuAl1t.;v l and diviniolts rajtcjfar
furtb,er dim cion of parce`l;s 2 and 4.
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Pix rel Envy rmiment r;
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a. 4(.izoral Topoj,r a:phiv, " z axac ,cxa Generally flat terrain
b.. .',IapEas:_.._...Yle6s, than. one-oe�vd.3nt
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2--;- feet deems Friable, -eair..,.sura��ce ;,d:VainaEe, good subdra�.nage,r
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V. Ground
c. Drainage uhavac•teristics'i iGenerall-y west, and south.. 4L.
site wil'.IL drain north a;ad west into Big Chaco Oree1C
d. Annual IbInT all (normal) 20 : 4 iAcl; gnnuall
e. Limiting Yactor;r w jj,oj-,eptial f6y flooding
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Acoustic Quality: x0aera4;
ary Good
Air u
Biala
ical. 8nyiro4ment- '
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Vegetation. A;gricy,lture - prlmapily o:�cTiard
Wilrllife Habitat: LF'eche- :round soui=el,. Botta, pocket- SL)phePj__
M urs��
1�� bo anro�.n
. r� al American ,5
Cul.»tural .`i�, vi int c: j
11 .
Arch4eologil tial And. His'toriOal Resources in .the area;: Nor,�.wrl
sites,, thoggh. ;this is a _son.sitiVe area. �.,._..
11.
Butte Oounty Geh+�ral; Plan de6lena-tion.: Lotti Density Res d.ential.
1"4- D/U p or acve.
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rocstirs Zoning;: SR -1 _- ..---
13.
Ly4isting Land. Vse ox -site : Orchard -----�
14.
Surrounding,' Area:
a. Land T Oeb : Lotti density, sinkle family residential,
a� r cij. ,titvE (orchards
h Zoning:. SR -1y R-1. A=Zq' R.-3.
,.
Low Density Rcsi
c. Gear. Plan. designationo : � deratial s Me�inm
Densi Residential., Orchard &, Field. 031 Ops
d. Parcel
e. papulation : Spaye 1�0 l.owdense ty
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Character of Site and Aro;a• Nt� wed -low density re,si(iontial & orchards
16.
Nearest tTr°ban Area: Chic0I 1:.0 mils to Chico city lilni•ts
1' e
Izelevant Spheres oi' Infl once :,._.. County Service, Aroa No , 24,
Thai age Dist.Viet ...
18<
lmprov'emento Standards trrh,ar .Area; Rrainake rcrlu3 rsmsnts
1q
Fire protection, Serv°i'ce:; , City of Chico and BO/OD'
a., Nearost County (Stall) Fire Station t,. S on, # + " mins.
h. Watr~•,o Availability -?w''
�O.
Saht�ols in l.0 mile
App ;MaiX :9 page 7b of 9
80--04-30-O ,
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:3:-.c3:. DISCUSSIdN OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUA'VXON
The, site, an orchard, is nearly 1,evel ., and has sods composed
mostly of '4ina fine sandy loam. vrainage is moderate to good.
A low potential for flooding from storm runoff and/or over.�lowo�
from C
sex o�g
Sthseat.Oreek exists Iia other natural hazards. p ose a +
Development of the site would require a certain amount of
grading and construction of overcoverings, ===tang to'percent
of the site's area.
If 3f: A low potential exists for increased sedimentation in
Big Chico Oreek. Adequate drainage improvements are required.
lg; 4d: Residential development Of the site would remove ?.23
acres of prime agricultural land IVOM production in an urban
area, and require some removal of orchard trees.As many trees
as possible shoiild be retained for landscaping p.arposes as well
as to pxeserve tho area's character.
16e: Development of the., site would require on and off-site
drainage improvements to minimize impacts fromm storm. runoff.
Site s a n Butte County Sor 'rice Area Xo, 24.5 a drainage dis"rrict»
5a Residential. development would likely introduce more
domestic pets into the area. An increase in noise and other
rosidential uses of the land would further reduce the habitat
for remaining Wildlife.
8b: Much of the local ar0r, is in agricultuj-al uses; ,as Feil as
low -medium residential densities, which are not usually compatible.
The s~.te however, is in the Ohico Urban Ar+�a designated for low
density residential. development. The area appears to be in a
state of transition from agricultural to residential u008 of
the hand.
13f,. Any increase in traffic Will marginally increase hazards to
pstra.ans and bicyclists on Oak Park Avenue, a rural—t.'Osidential
road
21An archaeological sirvey has been conducted on this ,site.
Olearance has been recommended,
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Mr. Earl. Nelson, Director`
Environmental. Review Department
18-F County Center Drive
0roville, CA 95965
Dear Mr, Nehs
on
0n Tuesday, June 10, 1980 1 conducted an archaeological
reconnaissance of four properties Located within Butte
s County. They areas follows'
Jack Norton AF#4.1-51,43/ERP Log' //80-04--•08-y03 approximately
8 acres of land located adjacent to the north sine of Velvet
Lane.4 east of the intersection wi Yankee Hill Road. Tilie
r pproperty is a portionof the NE6,f Section: 39 T, 21, R11
4 E., Cherokee Quadrangle, 7.5' series. The proposer
F
s to divide the property into four parcels. The px�bp ,tAt
is generally level in the southwest portion with s, gentle
slope Sn the northeast portion. The property I
tas a Foothill
Woodland/Chaparral type of vegetation with one residence ail
the ,5,0uthwest portion of the property.
Ra Holt A#58-21-103
y w RD Log #80-05-13-02 approximately
3 Jacres of land located along both sides of Detlow Road, `
aid ' acent to the east side of Chalair Drive, east of Hi irvay
70. The property is a_ portion of the NES of Section 34,
T. 22 N , R. 4'E , Cherokee Qua drM1910 9 7,5' series l Th.e
proposed project is to divide the property into dour,parcels-,
The property is generally level in the northern portion
with a moderate north to south slope in the i3outhern portion.*
.A small ravine and P. G. & E: powerlines are l'.orated along
the eastern property boundary. The property has A Foothill
Woodland/Chaparral type of vegetation that is dense in places.
, ''Robbins King et. ale 6, AP#42--21-1�2/ Ab Log # 8o-04- 0-06
approx ma�C-_ el- 7 acres of land located adjacent; to the north
side of Oak Park Avenue, approXimately 600 feet west of the
Intersection with Rose Avenuej west of Chico. The property'
is a portion of Rancho de Farwell, T. 22 N.-, R. 1 E,, Chico
Ouadrangle, `i 5' series. The proposed project is to diviae
the property into four parcels. The property,is now an ;
almond orchard and is completely level with Big Chico Creek
flowing along the northern properly boundaty.
Neighborhood .Church Expansion L APAO-03.26 & 3d, approxitatelly
34 acres of loh,d located adjacent to the east 81 b of Notre
t .� , Ti a
q�UftVp ��z ¢Guarot(4gy
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�'agd'� f'un? C�
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Dame 81vd., east of Highway 99, north of the intersection
with the Southern Pacific Railroad track. The property is
a portion of the NE4 of Section 6, T, 21 No$ R. 2 E. , Ch-loo
Quadrangle, 7.5' series. The terrain is generally level
With a portion of Comanche Creek flowing through the northern
portion of the property. 1Vost of the property has already
been developed for the church and much of the ],.and has been
landscaped. Tho natural vegetation of the property as an
oak-grassland.
Prior -to my reconnaissance of the: above properties I consulted
the archaeological site record files maintained at Calxforni.a
State University, Chico to determine if any archaeological_
sites were known to be located on wiy of these properties
r No sites had been previously recorded on any of the above
properties.
My reconnaissanc4 of these properties was complete in. that
the entire ground, surface of these propertie S was carefully
examined for materials of arch-a.eological or historical
significance.__ No archaeologicGlor historical sites were
observed during my inspection of any of these praperties
. � archaeol�ical cl aicance be
and it is recommended that
granted to all of the
Properties described above
Since::,.''y yours;
6James P. Manning
/Archaeology Consultant
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'�nta;tive Parcel flap �' � �'42-21 -525� & 7 d
�'on Morehead
tate Clearingxouse Num `Ix su m� tted
to state C eAr.ing House
Gont.art rson ��--�---
Earl 17. klplaonz Director
Te cp one Num e
91 r --!f .�4��r�?
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Project Location
s nvircnmezlt
01, OaJ.0 Part;. Aven-ae, west ~f Rose, Ohico.
An ErWirottmeftt+al 1kn act Re ort was
p P Prepared for -this pro j eet
Pro,j ec t Desch pt- own
pursuaint to the provitions of CEQA, and was dert~ified as
Tentative .Parcel map to create Soar (4)
pa:cqIs for
esidential use.
This is to advise' that t�+;'� _ piiL t; (�ount;;sr �
Aciv3.sory Agency ,
Lea Agenc3'
has made the rm owing; deteriniiiations reg4rding the above:.r�� �3ribecl
prof edt c
., The
project 1"%' vial have a signii�iaant effect on the,
f
w i'l I trot
s nvircnmezlt
2. /"�%`
An ErWirottmeftt+al 1kn act Re ort was
p P Prepared for -this pro j eet
pursuaint to the provitions of CEQA, and was dert~ified as
reqqui�:ed
b� Se'ct��,: i� `45h�35(g), 14 CAIiPotnia Administ=rative
Cole
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toNthet��ov�� Declaration re axed tot- this prU j ect pur�tjant
p CSA; A caper of the Negative Declara-
may 'fie a catninecl at the, ttWironr�tent�.�:;R v 46 v Opar merit,
ytion
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A Native of Mkemptioft Was filed tndicattirig this pro j ec:t is
exempt J.'rom envia:otnmC!tital-tovietr.
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111. DISCifJi,S81ONryOF VNV_ TRC21�( SNTAL EVALUATIONtfr .L,7Y, ''"1'+t,"'.,W`.Sei �.'~.... I�sro. ,yy ;;� } ti• ,4'i
Th -is proposal is the division of tweli�e acres of level, orchard land
into foi..m, parcels. The created parce,Ls will range from 1. acro to
r 8yk acres in size. The propor`,,y fronts on Oak Park Avenue, a lrocal.
1i access road whioh dead -ands toward the west at -the Ranchita airstrip.
The back of the property lies contiguous to Big Chico (beer. 'fka.e soil
is Dina line sandy Loam, prime agricultural soil • They proposal;
basically is the creation of two new reeident �,,I parcels. Ay { siden e ,
o'.lrrently existitj on proposed parcel. #1., and. parce1#3 will rexaain
in orchard use for the time being.
parcels //-2 and F44 will
be for new residential use adjacent to Oak Park Avenue.
The Butte-0ounty General. Flan designates the area for low density
.� (t d and field crops design-
residential use (the agricultural: orchard
ation lies immediately to the west of the subJect property). Zoning
A the property is SH -1, one acre parcel size minikni. Tre site lies
with .n, but on the periphery of, the Chico Urban Area as designated
by the General Plan. The Chico General Plan designates the area for
agricultural uses. 'The site lies'within the Urban. Improve umts Area
as designated by Butte 'county Public Warks Rept. The Land along
Oak Park Avenue is currently in dispersed rural residential uses;
With a small urbanresidential subdivision, (Ranrhita Gardens) to
the southeast. The ,remainder of the land in the area. is in agricul
tura use,
Since the madority of the property ix! this Oak Park Avenue area lies
within large= -lot zonijag districts (SR -1., A--1.0, A-40) . the ultimate
allowable land divisions and subsequent parcel development in: the
area is not anticipated to be significant. The small R-1 district;
to the south of the subject property is largely developed already*
Moot pa:me;is in. thi+� SR -I district are not available for furtl.er
allowable s�,ze due rte greviou� d.iv3.o they are generally at thee- minimum
division under exi4tin. zoning sing.
` p" cions. I?pcistitg, parcels in. the
A-10 and the A-40 districts to the south and. to the west can be fuvthei.,
divi.d.od due to their large sizes: llowever; they are generally not
available for urbai, residential usea dile to the General. Plsn agrieul-
`toural designation and that they lie outside the Chico 13?ban Area.
impacts from this proposal are' afticipated, to be minimal ch' -k, to the
lir ited nature of the proposal; the minimum orae -acre parcel- blizes
allowed; the proximity of the s to to the existing developed =ban
area i and the limited extent of any probable further divisions of land
in area.'
-41 (d)! The majority of the 3.2 acres of the subject property is in
z ,vicultu.r�xl Luso; orcha.rdm nvorzion of thisAppehdiX, �' pwgo 7 0f
Cao
property to residential w3e, via this ,Proposal and Xtrb'xre divisions of
p
axt�al //31 will. 14e$Ult in 1008 of 8L9;Vi0ultural productivity 'and loss of
sgr�.��ulture,l. sail.
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SUBJECT Filing, of', Notice of ot1 rmi.natioli in Colnp Aanr,c with
ectlwi 211.`[lg or 21152 o{' the Public kcssourcos Code
Iao T�
!2!r. 11-02-01
10j
G
mer Laud Div siog, 42--28-22 d"effSE 'Nui;isot
t ate C,I:os Eng souse Number I is ,sLTI5i �'tted to St ltc C ba0,ng louse)
Contact ,person Te7:e rho `Number
Earl D. Nei.son, bi rector F.I .D 91� 534-.7?7
rod ' CtL'Ocatio t .`..
SouthwoSt corner of Sacramento Ave and Meridian Road.
Prn,I ect .Descr.i.pti,on '
Land. Division
This 18 e that the Cou ty f. Butte, a,
(Load fienc
has made the i•olloWing determift"ut .ons rogarding the above-described
pro] Oct
1 The project has boon approved b� the Load Agency,
disapproved
2 The project rj will liave a significant OEN,.ct: on the 'environment.
141111 not
5. 0 An Lriva.ronmenuil Impact. Repot was preparod for this project
pursuaYit to the: pi avis .oi`. o, CI'OA, aqd utas c6vt; L eA, &s °e"
qui'red b)� Section 1508.5, (g) i 14 Ca irorhia Administrative Code,
E1 Notirlta.vtK Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant
to tho provisions o.C' C110. A t.opy of the Nogata*ve Dec' I- rht'1011
i5
�. A X6ti oc of 2 -)temp on: arras 1lind indicatitig th.i.8. ptojeo'& is
exemp-b from envUonmental roview: A oopy or t1le llotioe off'
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IV- DETE, RIAINAT XON f
(To
be r_bmplated, -:by the Lead Agehoy)
On
,
Le Whsis' ref this initial evaluation:
the pr ,"used project COULD NOT have a significant
effect on the farjjot ronment, and a NEGATIVE bECLARAT ION
C7
I fihd�.,that al,thodugh the proposed projact could have a
gzaa,ftcant eEfe. ,,t r, n the environment, there will not
r-
be a signi,fi,cant effect in this case because the
It tigati.on moasuges described on an attache, sheet
have been added io the pkroject A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
is Ar"COMENDED4i
sl
X find the 'propos0d pzo je�# MAY have a significant
effect on the snv.rcnment, and An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
i
REPORT is required,
Date
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(Sa.gnature)
For
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AF# 42-28-29 David D, floss
tate C'.earinigoo'use Numb
er If submitted to State 0 earing iiouse
Contact Person
Carl D. Nelson, Director
. `
NOTICE OF DETERtfINATION�
Way about .19 ft. Vest
I i T °s
script
ect Der
"l"0: /�%' Secretary for Resources
Tentative parcel map to
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This is to advise that the
1416 Ninth Street, Room 1311
Sacramento CA 95814
CLARK A'PCvtV, County Cletk
0. MEIDINGE
Dap ��
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L7Coun.t Clerk
County of Butte
tl,ead
FROM.Agency)
IB59 Bird Street
County of Butte
Oroyi.11e. California 95965~
Environrrrent;al i?eyieW De eartment'
7 Count.V Center Drive
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rovi l 1 e _Ca 1,fora i a. 95965 ,—.
SUBJECT8UBJECTo. Filing of Notice of Determination
Section 211,08 or 21,152 of: the
in Compliance with
Public Resources
Code.
Log # 78-06-01-04 11
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Tenta ti us parcel ma
AF# 42-28-29 David D, floss
tate C'.earinigoo'use Numb
er If submitted to State 0 earing iiouse
Contact Person
Carl D. Nelson, Director
Te ep ane Num er
X916) 534-4777
Project 'Location - The site fronts on 5otii Sacramento Avenue and Grape
*00
Way about .19 ft. Vest
of tlteir_intersoction Viith_ tier di an Road.
script
ect Der
Tentative parcel map to
create ttio parcels.
This is to advise that the
Butte Countyv - _Advisory Acrotic Y-- I I I - J
has made the ti Eo1,l owi.ttg, determinations regarkLea ding theaUove-described
project:
I lve prod ect / w'zI1
11ave a sign:ifi:cant effect on the
7 will: not
environment,
2. 7 An Environmental. Impact Re' ort was P p prepared for 'this' -project
pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, and caws certifieas
required by section 15085(g), 14 Cil,i.fotnia Admini.s teat I ve
Code
toNegativevDeclaratioof n was re ed project,p
d �'o�� this ursuantr
Q copy of the Negative Dec.lara-
ti.on may 'be .eka,nuntd i.t the Envi.ronmenta\l. Revi er+r D p orient,
7 County Center »x'%ve a ;bvi.l,le, Cal.i.i;ot4i.a '955615 ,
L7. A Noti.te of t ion Was fExem
p a.led.'ind�r .cating this pro,jeotr 3,s
exeMpt from environmental review,
A.ppondi.X I3e 1
pad of `2
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Dr8CUSS'XON OP ENVXPONMENTAL EVAtUAvxON
r,
This project is a land diVisio.n of a 147 acre Parcel into one 45
acre and one 102 acre pares&l on AP# 42-28-28, wast of Chico. The
site fronts on :tenth $acramenlo Avenue and Crape Way about 1900" f(e't
"gest of their i ' exsection with Meridian Road. The land is Fairly
IOVe1 The present use of thd: site is as an 41mond''orchard; thnrd
are no structures on the site. The proposed use of, the parcels is
lr for orchards with no appurtenant residences. 'rhesurrounding lana
uses are mainly orchards (almond and walnut) with scat'teNed rural.
residences
The Butte County General plan designates this area as agricultura-
orchay d and' field crops . The zoning is A=-40 (Agricultural, 40 acre
minimum lot area)
1(ig), 4(d); The proposal Will, -,not =`tibstantjall;y reduce the acreage
of ` the al mond crchaT The soils, oii the site are rated as good to
highly productive for agricultural uses, Soil types to be found
include Conejo loam, Conejo clay loam; Vina loam, Vina ,cel;=ay loam
and Columbia loam (sha1Iow phase). if at some time in 'the future,
residences are planned foti , one or both parcels, there rr6uld be a
slight reduction in the available soils for orchard and other agi
cultural uses.
y,
NOTICE OF DETER'MxNATIO
I
___. FEB 8197
/ Secretory
TO dor Resources
1416 Ninth Street, Room 1.311 ;
. WWON,
Sacramento CA 958.4 �; 1:A1t1�� �Ji�.��1i
"I''! F Sc
x7 County Cleric
Count of 1'�u`t�te :' OMS ,(Lead 'Agendy)
18 13a.re`t; --- - _.
t t av, `, gamer, tool Review
rovil.le, 06. �5� 'T�r3 l jty 2en far V.
�.Or ti C 7.--7596
SUW9CT Piling of Notice of DetO rmination in Comp? ianOe with
Section 21108 or 21152 0f the Public ResourceM� Code
END Log 78-`11--0154)3
r- 6-3, ec G t I e .. _....:.:......�....
r Tentative. Parcel. Map 42-3-0-18.1 R.G. 178 p11
tate dlearinghouse Number submitted to State C ipax ng louse'
ontac Person phone Number --
_Eaxl D. Kelso»,Director . 16-- 34
1.
Px-o j ec t Location
Nohtcorner `r tve� state Hishway ....�c�so_N.o�Hrt�h.,Rw,..o...o.t of Chico.
roect�szipon.
Oreaing threeparcels
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from 2.2 ages,
,Ail �rl.eory Ag%icy
This But-be to advise that the _ Nounhty
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A -ead Agency)
has made the 7Eoll6wing determinations '`°cegatdingthe abotredescribed
project
1. The project / T.wil1 have a stgoi i ant effect on the
will not
envirohm(Inty
2. An mvironmental Impact Itoga°i°`t Jaspre 'Pec £ckr this project,
pursuant to the 'provisions of 'CEQA, and was certifiod as.
tdjuired by Section 15085(g) , 4.q Caiifoxriia. ?.dm,in;.strative
Coe.
A, NEgative Declaration was prepaved for this pro. j est t purslxant'
to the provisions of CEQA, A t+npy o. tha Negati—Ve ;Tt%dIaVa-
tion may be '.exattiined at the 11t Viro lt6htai Pteview Dpartment,
7 County Center Drive, Cro-ville, Calif r�rnia 5S5654'
3" /�`7' AL Notice of Iskamptio' wa-8 f:i1�d' i�tdic��in� thO proj; ldt is
exempt ikota environrOntal �review, ;
�M AenAix H P
p-Age' 1, of 2
wrk+axi�r... Wit 4X!b• � - nv t L . i+W Fn�I ial ..
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d DtS . G' � NV'IR0NMEx'TP;L EVALUATION
-,
I��. CD'5..�,ON Off` E
s an . � lsitin to cr��te fh e'
wes Chi co t a a �. v re parcels on
. j ect 8,
. 'She' 2.2" acre site xs located, at the northwest corner` of
Muir Avenue, and State Highway 32. 'She';nropused use of the site is 'fox
re.sident.'Wl and possroly Light c6mZevcia7, xxsTS,Io 'parcelo of. 0 7'
acrea,, and one parcel of 0.8 acre w6uld be ,created by anoats o "his parcel
; Iap
�ihe project; ect; r�� �;e �:`s it an +
p area of and a rcu�tura] land.
site a- ,. g g Specifically,
the sate s fly-,, yd.� th veget;gtion consist cg off', annual grasses and weeks..
Animals in the viciLs,ity cow4ist oT rabbis0lirrols, sitin1cAe, and
various son bards. 'there axe no rare or endangered species of planbstara
and: animals that are`.,known to exist in -this immediate area. Ground
water quality i$ goon;.
;xisting structures of the site consist oftwo newly Constructed veli-
denees on the nmrth sideodf the property (;;parcel 3). Structure#s in
a the imteaiate v*icinity consist of a veterinat-r hospital to the riouth,
a grocery stove- to th-, immediate east, a small, drive-in to the west and
lu a grain storage facil'l'uy to the northeast. TheXIO are 11cat-l.ored resi-
deues in '7'e immeda ate �vicin ty (one -to t'he immbd.iate east of
the
project sate- aswell as the newly constructed home9 to 'tbe north), A
almond orchard also exists to the south of the, propo!r ed. site (across
311ghway, 32)
She Butto County General Plan designation for this area is Orchard and
field crops. The zoning is C"I (Light=Gnm;rfierc aJ,),
1b: Disruptions of the soil (mill occur due to any cons true ti6n as•per
0-1 zoning provisions. ;f
7 ,
1g, 4d. The pro,yect is located in an area of
ti good Glass 1 agrit�ul;tural
!� land. which will ;loot be uta.l�7+fid for crop production'. No agrjj cul't;t'ml
activities presently exist. 1:s oiare 'Nord loam and ''ina„ ;loam.
'Showa this property is in an, area dela gnat 0d for orchard, and fibld
crops bu the General plan, t4'e land division is in conformance with
g pP ; t;he Land
the General Plan throw h�.;the a litati0h 01 the amendment to'
TJse Clement. �ea+er al to i,tol 8a.
1h: Thi8 property io in an area, of otent5„al -joi gmic activity as is
tiost of Butte 0ounty.
p .� �r a y " p " .
�b.b ,A�;sor tion rates' 'wild. `�,�� `I.tered dui 'Uo rzny ,pro os��.s allowable
h revaud also be some manor changes in
drainagoG pattorx s (due rtotarW impermeable mtrfaces 'such as cement, etc, )
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r'g * The use of a ntl .v dual wells for this pro J 06t Woc old no°U aItor '4
r ground water supplies substantiajly- however,use �i�tain�toly
��eslilts, votind water 11.
in consiasra'�a� e quantities may be reed.od, forits`
0�e11ation: This prosect is located jn arch of heavy groutd grater
` WitbadVawal �,
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,._i Uf •Zoni�a'� Ad�i�s"'�,�+h ..{�, �l/J/ "'��
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6a " a potential a uses within tie C-� 1
t.otFe mI I ka�.tyl��n' w.i�l'i? ,
scAe� I a
b�l
iarease 14,110ambidninoise levels. Apartme,4tM, xOte'Is ane'ti� restau4
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t.Y &
,n,!��ts
are among the permitted uses in the Cuozaeh�ovgrease
no�selevels. Other noise-geterain� uses such ai► e`r�cestation:
and drive in restaurants would regu#e securinli a :use erm t from thy,,
nelA*RIR!'
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Sat. The proposed land diviai.on doesl, confl,i4t i4ith the pr P%t General
Pparce].e�,s��ooion of �malh tGcbara ��i��.�a��ea� crop►. �+ ��"awe��rer, 't9he ��.P arra
+riculturah, unj', t
Also y t Zer. oj Oct would conft�rm '��tro the General
catiot; of �ho amendna.ent to the Lon.d Uf,,�e tlem0,.gt7� �
The Piannin gt ommi4aion' tis %� the ra "fess of al�t�era.;r� `'�,t,
6th. C�exaeral
their proposal is adopted b thG oardgof 8n Dery `sots '� this la id if
Plan to designate, commeroia' l uses. aloe this �t o p Awa �,...
d vioion would be brought into r;o�hforrmance with the Genera: Plan.
Another factor to consider is that the C-' Goni4`3, (Iighi,_Oommerc .ai )
i the properly would. likely preclude its use _f ��r the cultivation cf
orchards and/or field crops.
tial would
is the 'p6tential for uses to be e0tab,, :L0hr. on the parcels
Property near ons:�derable amounts of traffic. the locata:�a17
ould enerate c
Of the State Highw .y 32would leaser the impact of �„he
increased -traffic that may ocour to a degree. Aloo.j some uoes
which would generate traffic :.kre controlled throue;h the use permit
process.
Clurrent traffic counts f or Highway 32 in this his viciloity show an
average of 6900 to 8500'vehigles.
„ Pareolo 1 and 2 wou4Ld. have driveway encroachments onto
Muir 4venue. Direct access from Highway 32 to parcel, I is not
planned. if parcel. 1 and P. are developed as a unit, the dra 4,�eway
should be located, on parcel 2 re7:atively close to parcel 3 for
t�!affic safety purposes.,
d4a f : The effect of the 'project on public ,eerv3.ces is i deter- I
Mhable at this point oitce specific proposals for the iise of parcels
I ''and 2 have not been solidified
21 AccorditS to Paul Buck the 08U Ohioo Archaeology � gy Lab, here
atsO 4o recorded archaeol:ogi.! al sites on the property.
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� on the basis of thin41k*tatal'a', ez�a`.uatian -,
f yndl the pro"osed project IOULD NOT have a significant
efft,idt On comet edgn1�iro%ment, ai)td a 'N GATTVB DECLARATION
D I find that although the proposed project could have a
sig-hificai At effect on; the env ronm,Jtnt there �ri1,l not
be a significant effect In tk�$s case because the
1-igation mcasUres described on an attached sheet
IS'�e'ENb��d to the PtbjeCt4 A NllAT • -jvE n-crA,RAxscN �
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�( *ffect on the environment�ta and VNVxRsi`gn IATI -nt
X 'find the ro os�ed ';
ON��E1N�1'A� IMP�hGT
dy
REPORT is required,
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Date.., Jan'u.ary
4� For: EN'MOMAEWAL.. REVD' DP,;PAftThl aNT
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Owed byr
Earl Di Nel6on
PnVI,I'Obmental 1lev3bw nithator
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I 80unt1 att Onuation :Cea'tur s (62,166 a inaula�tion, close$ win.dowo in
:£utu�e builcli.ngs, etc, ou ��be inti i.zod to de'd'uce th,6' noiso
IOV 8 fcx Persons resi.ditg axe working o�a the parcels.
--•--�..�-Urov:ULe paoEp, ntal Rev's. ew, D•
f. -vie
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SUBJECT-- Fil ing of- Notice or rreterAinatibn in Compliance wi+'i� l
Section 'nioS or u1l S2 � p the Pt�,ibiic Resources Codd,
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78-05-08»01
}'ro1 ect 71
Tentative Oarcel Ma_ AP 42-34-d4 � Joe and Susan Henegar
;. h1 . S
State Cl.ertr�.ng�q 5cr " �Vtinlacr (f`,t ,tthnii•ttad ��ab State Glearxn ��ase
T
Contact Iet o 7 Telephone Ntunbex "
Earl D. k'eIsot'_L_2 lector E.R.D. 911:-..534-477'7
'roj ectLo—a-f fon
The site fronts on Bay Ave. in Chico.
Prnl ect Description: ;.
Tentative parcel map creatinq one horiesite:
i niw is to ,auvi se that the 2! �of .]qu•bte Advisory Agency
lleaAgenoy)
}irismade the fol:lowiri g detertAinations rolgarding the above-descri.bea
project:
1. The t�,.rojL�rt ITas ba Pi)provecl by the tea t -Agency
,D disapproved
? The 'pxaject �v°ill
not have Siy ; the envi.ronMent.
.• « »r i scantE3"Ct o11
Q An C -t vironMontal Tmptict Report was prepared for this project
r1.1148trtnt to HIL pTov,x.saons of and iva�; cefit fled as re-
quired by ,Sec i ori !Sojr, � 14 !{01 'r -O Tia Adm' inilstrative Code.
C -A Negative t VCIar. ation t�a.s proparocl1 or this prof e�:t pursuant
to the P;tOvlsions Ot Cr -,OA. A cc}ty of the Ne; tatavc lie lavation
is
A Noti.oc cry ompti.o wa tiled indicating this prdidect ,�c
CXempt .arm envi: �oxmen:,al review,
�I, oop� e� tie ��dticc o,
Extempt�i.on is, attaolled
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III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
AP# 42-X34-04
Log dumber 77-11-07-01
Tlais proposal is a variance to the one acre lot size required by the
provisions of the SR -1 zoning district. The site fronts on Bay Ave
in northwest Chico, AP# 42-34-04. The land is relatively level with
o gentle slope to the northeast. According to the applicant, the
almond orchard on the property is non-productive. A drainage ditch'
(S.U.D_.A.D.) lies near the northeast boundary of the parcel
The surrounding land'. uses are rural residential and agricultural uses
with walnut and almond orchards being the principal crops, The 'Butte
County General Plan designates i:h;is area for low density' residential
Use. 1-4 dwelling units per. acr, � Th,e zoning is SR -1 (S.uburban-Rest
dontial, one acre minimum lot si
The reason for this variance application is the desire of the appli-
cant to build a' home for a family relative who is semi -invalid. The
relative requires daily care The availability of ti home nearby for
the relative,who is the mother of the applicant's Wife, would facilitate
the provision of daily care.
In order togrant this variance, the Board of Zoning Adjustment must
make a finding that because of special circumstances applicable to the
property, the strict application of the 511-1 zoning chapter deprives
this property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity
and under identical zoning classification. The request is for a`
parcel of about ,�, the s,Vze normally required. The panel cont1sts of
23,760 square feet or 0.,545 acres exclusive of ea•semernts; 11%'11ere5are
four coriti guous ' parcel's to' th;d south '.01 ch are 12,500 square feet in 4
size. However, these parcels were established in 1953=54 prion to
the date the S'R� 1` 'zone WA's a=dopted by the Board of Supervisors
4 (d) : Porti oris of the 'al`mon'd or`cha'rd ',`�i'o�fl d be removed i n c`orin'ecti on
With the house c'onsi rudt-lion f th`e va�ande as grant&d.'The soils are 5
cro,'
k n
"' las � i
additi on'mtonal �tiondsapabTe� bf �cl�lrt vl aii h'g e wa d`e variety of
This proposal d' significant effects. ii he
oes not have si ni fi cant en'va ronmenta I
land Usepques`tion must be. decide,d''through `ooYis deration'of `t'has #va"riance
appl i catldh along with the fi`ndi h n`e'ce;.sary to grar►t toe VaM&—r t6W!,
Appe.rrrlix; F - page 7 of 8
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NOTICE CP DB ERMTtJA'i XO.
TO:, 17 Secretary for Resoutc,es�
1416 Ninth Street:, Room 3,311 CXAW A- NUON S"mw,7 clari.
Sacramento, CA
7 County Clerk
CoUntg1$5 i +r�c $:�---..----�oufte �iL'..Y f oncy)..
0>=ovi"ile, alifarrtia 95965. nvji.:;inma1ta1 Rcy'7ei,a :lepar-tmeilj
7 0 unt%/ Cain'ter Dri v.e
Orrxv 1�y._, .California 959965 `
$UBJtCTFiling of Notice of Determination in Compliance with
Section 21108 or 211.52 of, the.Public Resources Code.
Loy
,
'rod ectr Title
t've,_Parcel elan John
Lead Agency
has made the:.fil.lowing datermilnat onsl regatdirg the above -des cribed
project,.
�-----� Vill
1, The project have a signifioanti effect~ on the
will not
s,
environn.ent z
2 : /"T An Envi rofimefttal.; Impact 'ltpp�►rt was prepared for this PtioJ ea
pursuant to the ;provisions of CEQA, and was ce'ttified as
required by Section 1.508:5 (9) ,. 14 California Adminis trat3 ve
a. Code;
A Negative Declaza.ti r:i was pr --pared for this project: pursua
to the provisions Lot CEQA: A copy of the Negative Iac1 ara�
tion may he ,ekanlited at the Envitonmental Re.i.eNx Depart bent+
7 County Center nrwvpO Or-Ovil.le, California 95965.
3 1w7' A Notice of la:teinptxat. c�ae filed itidice.ting t his ,�`oj'ec is
e::emp t• Crotn environmental revie%4
R. Dobson
St'�a e. C1.earinRhouse Neer
If submitted to State
C .earing House
contact`Person
l ,epj
one Num er
Earl D Nelson, Director
16j{53A-4777
Project Location
o► te- 1. Qox 411, Bay Avenue,
Chico.
Project Description
Tentative parcel map creating
fOUP parcels, thtree
half -ac're parcels.
This is to advise that the .._Butte
Boa,�d�of Su erv'
Counf scrs'
Lead Agency
has made the:.fil.lowing datermilnat onsl regatdirg the above -des cribed
project,.
�-----� Vill
1, The project have a signifioanti effect~ on the
will not
s,
environn.ent z
2 : /"T An Envi rofimefttal.; Impact 'ltpp�►rt was prepared for this PtioJ ea
pursuant to the ;provisions of CEQA, and was ce'ttified as
required by Section 1.508:5 (9) ,. 14 California Adminis trat3 ve
a. Code;
A Negative Declaza.ti r:i was pr --pared for this project: pursua
to the provisions Lot CEQA: A copy of the Negative Iac1 ara�
tion may he ,ekanlited at the Envitonmental Re.i.eNx Depart bent+
7 County Center nrwvpO Or-Ovil.le, California 95965.
3 1w7' A Notice of la:teinptxat. c�ae filed itidice.ting t his ,�`oj'ec is
e::emp t• Crotn environmental revie%4
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N0T'ICE OF DETERMINATION
T0: /% 5ecretaxy fox ;ttascuxces F�' LE D,
1416 Ninth Street, doom 1311
Sacramento,, CA 95$,.4
C►',pgR t A. h'IWON, 0044 C ork
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county Of �tC
t3utU FROM: (Lead ,Agency)
t, o
,. �;rtvtii,xoxuttex�•(�al. epKzr- n ��1;
SUBJECT: .Filing o'f Notice of Determination in Compliance u!"'th
Section 21103or 21152 of the public Resources Code'
F -11D laog # 79"04,»06-01 ,
rot ect; lilt ,e
Imitative Parcel. Maty AP 4�-34--20 Giovanni. Ou.ill e
tate C earn. -IS louse Number kit ubmitted to State Clear ng House
Contact errwen e epi�or)e Vl uMG'e "
Fq l D. Jdelcon, Diyentor 9'I a-i3�--4%` 7
t50A r6�maelyt0Xeet north. of Bell. Road iri the tori;hea^n Chico
area.
Project Desc� � ta:on� � p
Division of AP -X42� 4-20 into three 1+ acre atelpls alid one 2 Z + acre
p
This is t:a advise that the Butte Cow1ty Advir�or�,� Agen
cy
L' ea gency
has trade the tEdl lowing rl ,terminatio ,s : �egard37zg the above-de8dribed
prof ee;d
ri�ai17. =
1 The pr, ert have a s4,gtli' _- cant er-Tect on the
Will. not
,,� envix`on:ment
%:C` An J';nviranme►ital, Impact Its nrt Was
P prepared for �th' , oJdct+
pursuant to the provisions of 018QA, and was certified at
requirod by Sect i' 6n '15085(,g), ` 4 cailf'Irnia Administrative
Code
I fA lie DeuXarat7on was pr;eoaiy,ed for `this proj
�a s a�emer� a Ov x'ia; C�na3c'�r'i� �ri't.. r
a O t e d f �.
Qi' ,�11i,S �,� o;j ACL �i1 �,...� was) was fi0
�C.�1!41L
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III. DXSdUSS'XON OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
AN
This proposal is, tL,e division; of AP # 42--34-?0' into three I + ae: oe
p, cels and one 2,14 z ne. e parcel.. The 5 3/4 -acre property is located
ppsoxa,tnately, 50t- Peat �.torth o C Bell Road i n °l;he northern Chico area.
fihe land con$,iriss al' relatively level, flat Vina loam soil that ,is
vacant, undevpl;oped fallow land. The area is general,l.�r, ,.n agr"coltural
uses with r=use, xesid.snt; al uses along area ..ado. Orchards lie
northeast and vrest o�, the subject pr,�erty to the south and southwe st
are agricultural lands in dry farming;, open field use.
The Butte County General, play; designates the site for low density
residential use. Zoning cxi.rrently is RT --IA, Minimum Bensi.�y Kesl.deiils al
llxailer, one acre minimum parcels required. surrounding par(,-,&1s."rang:e
from one acre to 22 acres. genoral.ly 2-1.0 aereo. $oats Bred very low
density residential use exists in the area su.rround,ng tho site.
4A" Six + acres of agriolx1turally, productive Land wily be placed in
:,,osidential use. The site is not currently in agricultural use,
but is contiaunus to agri.col.tu,ral land uses and activit e.u.
8a),11.- Four residences will be developed at an avretage `density of
11/4 dwellings per acre. Since rural reoidenOes aytro dlspe�sod.
6111,46& al ong Bell :Road and Alamo Avenue in the area, this i.mpaot 'is-no't
signiJ,.i.cant. However, the present land use pattern is dominated by
agricultural uses and activities. The area is pla:bned for l.ow j:ensity` z
residential use.
8'b: 1�esiden-Gial. use of thesite may result ;in lar�� use incompatibilities
due to resident al/agr+�Cul tutal acta.vi ty
14: Thesite lies wi.4hin .the 61400 'Urban Area, thb'vh ir, a somevil7at i
pexipheval; part of the ujbiwn area: anal an area that presexat:-�- is developed 4 .0ban uses. Public service,g may be minimal:. ,,in the
l6c : The propaPty lie.41 outside Of the Oaliforn'3a Water Seri�ice
r�p�r�di�. page 8 -6:f 9 y.
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DETERMINATION
TO Soc:rotgry for resources
1410 Ninth Street, itootn 1." l,l lfU3�
Sacramonto, CA 95814
'ittK A. N
County C1.e��'�:, Cour "y o:f''Butte, ^oun4y aIgrs
25 Cou.ri'jy ,Center Drive ia, AC1El f`ia
Q17ovtl;l.9, CA 95565
w . y, a .,..
XtC1f P' anSng Departmc:t
7 Cottaty Centor Dove (iil ecl)
0rovi'I1.o, CA 95965
SV'LIJCT: Fi1.irip, of, Notice of Doterm'ination, in Complia.nce,with
cr,
,.c Resa',trces Code
Section '21214"Of� 21.:152 ox tl�e Piab:l81.-(''7-�p'�-02
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Project Title Shastaay`Estatos
Tewitative Sub ghvi3i� t Ivfrp AP -'42-34-49,
Gregoi 1109 a
State Clearingtouse Nupgber (If submitted'
to State Clearinghouse)
Contact's Person
Johxt Me,hdonsa, Public W elks
T l.ephono a be,
��� �� 534 -2TG
Project�Location Fronts the oast 5irfw a or -
Cussio1[ Bay �veriues, and
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south side_gt :tasta._ A'vonue, an'prda . dour, milert ylor of cen+�ral
Project Description:
Conve-rting 8.4 + acres of almond orchards
i.,nto a residential
sttiic�ivsl,oic, rt�yntaa.na,ng 22 separate 1015.
This is; to advi8d'� "that ; the Butte Coun Advisory Agency
(Lead ,Agency)
has mete -the following (it ter anations re archin the above- describeL.'
g �' �
1.6 The Project � the enitird,rti �t. ' fact on
+, J tv:>r1,i huge a ���xr:i;C�.c:ant c�'�
rJi1.1 not
.,
26 Air' ntivir4� tmental 7mfact Re ort was .,N"
�'u "oct utsuan.t to the provisions of CF
p 1 . p C�A.�� anci was
certified G:5 rtrnuired by Section 15085 (g) ' 1 �, California
.Admllnistrative Code:
A Negative Docl.a,r�atiort was prepa�rea tot this prof
pursuant
pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. A copy of the
No ative Declaration m,ay be examined at the Planning
Depart lent 1 County Center Dtivc, Orovil.l;e, CA 95965,
3, A Notice of txomptlon was filed iri+31.cating this err, j act
is exempt from environmental rev ,div. u J
4. A statement o- Overriding Cons.i.derat on �'� was#, � Baas not,
adopte' far this project,
5 the impacts of the a�pto','yed . by
act are • �y�
Mitigation measures � optod b the Lead Mono qty w
Nonegn
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+► The .§ite ;rfronts the s�a;st s,(eta cry ►fuss ickl'`1;`ay A�renue, and south sidc
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o.;" ��aha,5t�il Avenue, t���,p�'�o�xm�tr�l, 1'���ur rna,loi�,�, north, o:� centra Chicon
Acer; s to ` the pia iyt''t Site wOula be PI ov ,cl.�Ixd from Shasta Avenue and
7311y°
.�i ne, county, Gel eTal I'l all des S # fie si, tow Density i<es3.dential.
(1 q. Dgfs per gross and ,i$ zoned Su6arban-residential. (S-R) .
Jots, uri- 1.1.10 1' connrbct10fts to an Wdsting sewage treatment
sy;�lsl<my #nti:�t h�xve a 5ni imum of ,8,125 squato :Ceet, Surrounding," zones
a 'SLR, PA-G A.�°R and RTS .' IA. Surrounding General Plan
des,x,i;na.t�.ont> are c nffii'led to Llll't. The site
.40 currently dPti*rued to
4gail ul tura1, uses (almond orchard). Surrounding land rues , include
i;r,iaiultuie and. .y r)r lobo to 11w density residential do felopatlent;
T1r�i:t, g�,nr.ral axea earth o C C'r�ico is in transition, cr-o l� '
1 a),iri,culti1re Lo residential. use of the lai Primary e7lvxronmvntal �
l �Vbn�,ei'ns 'are associated with Land use corz;wIacts and a.degaate, utilities
and rWads to 'serve additional dwellings
4
1 review of individual checklist items is p � resonted in the,, Lollowip
1� 1.s�uaS�.an. i o
lb,c: As much as,h (4+ acres
)of thp �'
io. project site will have over.
covt+rings and impervious surf— .tos erected on it, With Substantial,
compaction of Soils, Several cubic yards Of topoil may be r'emayed
during development; Conformance to requirements in the Subdivig:ion
ap Act will mitigate these potential,'adverse Upacts
lg, fid: Aprroximate;l,y 8.4 + acres of prime agricultural. soil (vina
Nine sandy oam) would• be removed from production. 81hce the amount
of land al focted is minimal by commercial; production s.tiand&T'ds, and
development xh the n6tthern and eastern portions Of :land . sur'rounding
Chico helps pi`esorve prime agricultural lands went and. south of Chico,
this is not cb`nsidet'Od a serious impact
Sb;c; l6e CoApaction of soils and erection of -several square yards
of overcove;rinjis and impervious stlrfaces Will reduce soil absorption.
rates and increase gtorm runoi5..jc. Conformance to theQubd'vision flap
Act .for on and, oCf=s-ito drainage improvements Will. mitiga 'b potential
adverse i-mpact(flooding and erasion) from this source;
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DISUOSSION CIS' rNVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (continued)
7,' Thq pVo.posed�' pro j oct will incr•eaS611#,4 an41 �laxe'' 11 rho I oca�
area"'fr'om ri:s dence,4 and stxeet I., ghting 'and' at}dor overhead lights.
8a,b t Although agricultural land wou;..d be converted to residential
tises if this project were implemented, this trans 1r, ormat!Qn, conforms
to recommended land users For the area in the County General. plan,.
Adjoining agricultural u6es to the west and north of the project site
:nay
conflict with on-site residential uses. Shasta Avenue and Bay
Avenue will form setback buffers to agricultural operations to some
extent. State setback r%c{uirements:for the spraying of h4rbicideR and
pesticides near res'idenceswill also mitigate potential conflicti;,
Noise and dust from agric;?ltural a--tivities, however, may continue to
pose undesirable conditions for ;r�utur,e project re:sid,ents.
y 13, 22c, The construction. of 22 dweli tng units will generate from
154-198 vehicle trips per clay (7-9 vehicle trips pe`r D/U per day) .
Most of this additional traffic will eventually flow onto T}~
and Last Avenue via Shasta Avenue. and. 7;ay%CussicL 4-nin.. r' iI*
110 the Bsplajiaue tit %pho intersection with past Avenue show the
f6!l6V',Lng volumes li y100 north, 21,900 south. por hast :Avenue the
counts axe: j.8,900 ea t, 11,000 west. Por East Avenue this b08 rating
_ is "B" appro, ling "C'' The Esplanade i;s often congested with inter-
is
traffic flow, Z'.,.d average speeds of 4t m.p.h. or less
13fi Shasta Avenue and Bay/C4u9sick Avenues are primarily -rural roads
with low volumes of traffic. Shoulders and pavement edges are used by
'bicyclers, pedestrians and tgUestriahs. An increase in traffic volume
from pro,ject development would also increase hazards to non-motorists
f who use these streets. Sine ti.e increase in vehicle traf4fi.c will not
exceed the capacity or- Shasta and Bay/Cussick Avenues, nor likely
reduce theiT Level of 'Service ratings, this is not considered a
sig,r,i.ficant impact,
l4e' After the project developer eonstruets necessary roads, curbs;
gutters and si.dewa.l,ks,, the County will assume responsibility for
maintaining these facilities.
3.7b: Project residents may inadvertently expose themselves to toxic
chema rals used in agricultural operations on nearby orchards, Smaller
children and domestic potsareparticularly vulnerable to this hazard.
Normal parental supervision and warnings posted by agriculturalists
would minimize this potential, impa.c't.
l9, 22c. The aesthetic 01 noil---urban rural agricultural land will be
Further eroded by this de-telopment, though, as noted, the area is in
transition from agricultv,val to residential us('s:
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