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PLANNzY.o COMMISSION SUMMAPY GREET FOR L: DIVISIONS
Walnut Grove 84-02-01-01
APPLICANT American Dream Homes
ADDRESS P. 0. Box 636, Durham, CA 95938
OWNER Ybane.Z Orchards, Inc.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Tentative Subdivision Nfap dividing IflD-. .2 acres to
create 25 lots 4� � a'�"`'' �`, ). "�fe` 1. \•� �y �`t�`Q -'�
LOCATION Approximately 1000 Beet westerly or the intersection
of West Lindo Avenue and Dern Avenue, on the southerly side o:C L ndo
venue, unico.
,ASSESSOR 1 S PARCEL NUMBER(S) 43-01-57
ZONING S-11 GEN. PLAN Low Den Ties PROJECT CONSISTENT?
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED _ 2/1/84
Bng.,t Rolls, Anderson 81 Rolls 965 Fir St1'eet, C ico 95926
DATE PUBLICATION NOTICE WRITTEN PUBLISz�LD
PLACE NEW8PAPEP NOTICE(S) PUBLISHED 0. C. P. 0. B.
DATE MAILING LIST PREPARV0
DATE MAIL -OUT NOTICES WRITTEN MAILED NUMBER
DATE PLANNING DIRECTOR18 PEPORT PREPARED
ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION DATE %'ILED
tETERMINATr, I
AND DATE fUGATIVE DECLARATION DAWN ADOPTED
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION DAVE ADOPTED.
ENV. IMPACT REPORT DATA; CERTIFIED
SUB, COMMITTEE MEET" NG DATE
ADVISORY AGENCY HEARING DATE �J � � ��,�� �,� \1 � �� --f-'-
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DEPARTMENTOF PUBLIC WORKS
WILLIAM (gill) CHRFF, Director
7 COUNTY CENTER ' IVE . OROVILLE, CALIPDRNIA 95965
Tele no, (916) 534.4681
RONALD D, MdELROY
June 12, 1985 NpuiyDirearr
Rolls, Anderson and Rolls
R-E; AP 43-01-57
965 Fir St.
Tentative Subdivision
Chico, CA 95926
WAInut Grovo
G`gntlemen
At the regular meeting of the Butte
County Advisory Agency held on
June 10, 1985.the Agency accepted the
withdrawal of this project by
the appl.ic itt's engineer, and noted
that a tentative parcel map has
been approved on the subject property.
If you have any questions concerning
this matter; please contact
this or-fice.
Very truly yours,,
iii liam Cheff
Director of Public Works
x r John Mendon'
AasLstant Dtreeto'r
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Attuchnent
nc: Pidnning Enviroltmetital, Review
EnvironmentAl Hddlth Department
American Dream homer;, P. 0. Aox
636; Autihtim
Ybdnez Orchards, P. Oi Box 34,
Chico
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Uames R. Black
American Dream Homes
P. O. Box 636
Durham, CA 95938
April 23, 1985
Butte County
Department of Public Work's
1 county center Drive
orovilie, California 95965
Subj e^t; Parcel Neap
A.P. No. 43-01-57
Gentlemen:
On January 27, 1984, We submitted Walnut Groire Tentative
Subdivision Map for A.P. No. 43-01.51
We have abandoned the 'tentative subdivision Map and, by
Parcel Map Application submitted April :16, 1985, request the
project be processed as a parcel map.
Thank you;:
Very truly yours,
American bream Homes
James R, Black
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To: Butte County Advisory Agency
FROM: Laura Tuttle - Assistant Planner_,r(
SUbjCCT: Walnut Grove Tentative Subdivision Map
DATE: May 7, 1984
Two letters were received on April 26, 1984 from James R. Black
of ,American stream Homes.
The first letter offered the following mitigation measures which
have been accepted;
1) Minimize removal of walnut trees;
2) Relocate the aasterly lot line of Lot 1, 40 feet east to
improve sight distance.
3) Record a 1 :Foot no access strip on the frontage of Lot 1 to
restrict access to the east side of the lot.`=�, Ir
4) Record -a 1 foot no access strip along Nest tindo Avenue
frontage of Lots 6 and 25,
y 5) Peter M. Sensen
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dcan lcaranceol ogical survey on the
propertyand _ .
6) Place a note on the map, "should future construction activities
expose buried cultural materials (i.e human or animal bone,
chipped stone artifacts, etc.) a qualified archaeologist
should be called in immediately in order -to assess the potential
adverse impacts of the project to the cultural resources
identified,'
7) Note: The TSM incorporates a sound attenuation wall along the
western boundary,
8) Letter of April Sj 1984, from Brian Smith, Caltrans, indicates
the project will not requivo improvements to Highway 32,
(i.e,, turn lanes).
9) Application was made for sewor service to City of Chico, only
1.0 hookups were approved, (25 lots applied for) awaiting
clearance from the Department of Wtgtor Quality,
10) A stnrnt drain scopage 14e11 would not seduce impacts to Lindo
Channel and will not be rcgitired. t
� � q .crrcel 0� V t-sb 1 .M-oo c'►4.c"rtA lok Zco wou�k (1,N -A0
The second letter appealed the voquire tent fol' an l"s,l.R,
Staff stall recommends as Lxl; be prepared as impacts to Chico
Unifl eel School. Digtvict linve not been mitigated
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cc; -Walnut Grove American Dream Homers
,Rolla, Anderson 8 Rolls
19. RECREATION, Will the proposal result in an impact
upon the quality or quantity of existing recreation
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 prehistoric or
historic building, structure or object?
c. Does the proposal have the potential to cause
a physical change which would affect unique
ethnic cultural Values`?
d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious
or sacred uses -,A.-ithin the potential impact
are a?
YES MAYBE NO
V. DISCUSSION OS,ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 43-01-57
Ib Removal of the orchard and subsequent preparation of the site
for building will disrupt the entire property.
le: Wind and water erasion of soils should be limited to the duration
of construction. Impacts can be greatly reduced by limiting construe -
tion to dry season, misting of oxpOscd soil surfaces and revegetat:on.
lg The property, is located within the Chico urbayi area, as defined
by the U, Si Census and butte County General. Plat .
3b, c c Increased sur.faco runoff will be accommodated by a system of
storm drains and outfall structure in.to Lindo Channel,
3f Lindo Channel; should not be adversely affected by this additional
d.scha,i gc
3j: Lando Channel is a Zono A flood boundary as defined by federal
Flood Boundary Maps. Flood waters would need to rise + 35 feet prior
to inundating the property,
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uprootod�n acres o.0 walnuts now in a ricultural production will.be
0b; Noise generated by the S.P.R.R. approaches 79 dt on the westerly
lots 70.76 dB on the easterly lots. ],']lose no�iso le�vUls are not
acceptable and. tvil.i need to be attenuated.
The Tentative Abdivi.si.on
Map shows a sound barrier w i.11 be constructorl: Butte cotA, , General
flan. Noise E1.o►nment reciUiroS an indoor. 'CNI L _cal; 45.
The Barrier vua:1l have to lie designed accordingly, or used In combing -
tion with al terod building design or :insulation.
8; Chico Area Land Use Plall has designated the Site for Low 00119ity
Rosidclttial uses, as prolw!s xvl by the applicant.
1.2 5urroundi.ng l owq,:., will be temporarily affected by noi%e during
colistruct inn>
YES MAYBE NO
3, TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Will the proposal_
result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional uehi.cle
movement? --
b, Effects on existing parking facilities, or
demand for new parking?'
c. Substantial impact on existing 'transportation
systems?`
Significant alterations to present patterns
of circulation or movement of people and/or �[
goods?
e.. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traf'fi
f Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicle", _
bicyclists or pedestrians?
14 PUBL C SERVICES, Will the proposal have an, ffect
upon, or result in a need for. new or alto r,'d
gover ental. services;
A. Fie protection?
b , Pol` ce protection?
c. Scho is?
dr Parks�or other recreational. fa lities? -.-�
e,
Main Bance of public facili ' es, including
roads'?�--
f, Other dernmontal servic, '> .� .),4—
15, ENERGY. Wil thero osal esu"L an:
a�T3se of su stanpial amo nts of fuel -or energy?'
br 5ubstantia� increase,. n demand upon existing
sources of nergy, r require the development
of new sours s of Clergy?
lb. UTILITIES, Will e propsal result in a need for
11e'�v systettls, or su -tantial alterations to the
following:
a, Power or not a.l� gas?
b, Communicati s s tents?
c. {Vater:
d, Sewer or, optic to k
e, Storm w or draina l�.
fr Solid t ste and di sal? sal? �., , ,:
17 HUMAN HE LTIJ', Will tho p `oporal. result in
a. Gre ti of any healtli hazard or ratential
he lth hazard (exclhdi mental health) ?
b. B posure of people to p;tential. health
azatas?
l$, AES HETICS, Will the proposd result in the
o tructon of any scenic Vise" or mew open to
tli ptlblic, or will the proposa result in the
creation of an aesthetically of .tlsiv"e site open,
to public View2
AP 43-01-57
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (continued)
13: ADT will be * 250 vehicles. Congestion will increase at the
intersection of West Lindo Avenue/Highway 32 and Eleventh/Esplanade.
Site distance at Lindo and I'lighWay 32 needs to be improved to accom-
modatc additional traffic. Left turn Lanes at Highway 32 are an.
alternative. All road improvements to be constri—ted pursuant to
the requirements of Butte County Public Works ai.. Caltrans,
13f: Access to Lot 1 may be a safety hazard, Access to Lots 6 and
25 to be from the interior road only,
14: Demands for all government services will increase,
Chico Unified School District has noticed the County of their
difficulty in serving an increasing student population.
Letters received oii previous projects indicate the district opposes
allnew residential development prior to establishing a new funding
mechanism.
Piro hydrants at-, required on all subdivisions
16: With the nitrate study :forthcoming, 1.t is unknown whether tile
project can be approved on soptic systems or vecluire sewer hook up.
20: Butte County maps indicatethe property ti,s within an area of
high archaeological sensitivity. Even thOdgli the property has been
cultivated, a survey mist be prepared.
3b,c dontinuedt The outfall pipe into Linda Channel will be 1.8"
reinforced concrete with a flapgate, almost flush with the bank,
entering the channel above the high hater mark (field observation)
Grouted rock/riprap will surround the pipe to minimize bank erosion.
3f continued: There is a possibility that pollutants training into
Undo Channel. (i.e, :from car washing in summer) during low flow
periods will cumulatively reduce water quality Llowing from the channel:
into Big Chico Creek. TO reduce this potential impact the storm
drain system could 'include a seepage well, Area requirements and
Overall feasibility of construx�ting a well, should be explored,
l6e: A storm drain system will be constructed with an outfall
structure into IJJndo Channel,
lic: Davelopment of the subdivision will generate 4.12 school children,
The school distract has noticed Butte County that sUudcnts generated
by this dovoiopmbnt combined with surrounding projects will' overcrowd
area schools, constituting a serious impact,
Absent an approved funding mechanism to offset this impact, an
is required pursuant to C4E.Q4A.
Appendix V - page 6.
Applicant: Walnut Gro- )Subd. AL yssorls Parcel # 43-01-57
AffluftLaR 'M,,.[M I-IOInOS DATA SIIE4ETERD Log # 84-02-01-01
A. Project Descrj�tion
1. Type of P-roJect: Tentative Subdivision Map
2. Brief Description: Division gf 10.12 ar--ros to
Square ft. lots
3. Location.- 1000 feet Iveste-ply of the iiite-rsecjjoTi of West Undo
Avenue and. Fern Aveiiuo, on t1in SQ1itbL-rly -- IrIn n,f Linfin
4. Proposed Density of Development'., .4 DU/net ac..
5. Amount of Impervious Surfacing., Moderate
6. Access and Nearest Public Road(o):. Liiido Avenue_, new inte-rigi-
access roads
7. Method of Sewage Disposal:, , Individual, septic tanks.
S. Source of Water Supply: . . Cal .ifornict Water
9. Proximity of Power Liner: ro vroi)erty .
10. Potential fov further land divisions and development:. None'
13. Environmental Setting
-Physical Environment
1. Terrain
a. General Topographic Character: Level ground
b4 Slopes! 0-20
c. E7 ovation: Apj)roxiiiia'�ely 45"55 :root A.S.L.
di. Limiting 'Facto rs;_,_, None
2. soils
a. Types and Charaotevistiori: Viiia fl*.no stindy, loam. DO WOTI
draining, pal)able, of jsupportihg viii extensive array Of
b. Limiting Factors:, Modovato 1-.tguifaction tInd-SLIbSi-dCbCQ
3. Natural Hazards of the Land
a. Earthquake ZOnO.' Low
b.- Erosion Potential, di Fire Ilazard.:,.tlnclas.qi..f-:iedl-Ui ba i
c. Landslide Potential e. Expansive Soil Potential-,�
NIodeTato
4i Rydrology
a, Surface Wat
Innoldiatolysouth of Undo Clianncl
ApperAdix V (a)
Data.Sheet continued, AP 43-Q1-57
b. Ground Water: Overlie., extensive aquifer system
c. Drainage Characteristics: Outfall_iito Lindo Channel_
d. Annual Raini all. (normal) N-241'
e. Limiting Factors
5. Visual/Scenic Quality:
6.Acoustic Quality: Use of S.P.R.12. spur impacts acoustic quality
?. Air Quality: Good _ -
Riological Environment;
B. Vegetation: Walnut orchard
9. Wildlife Habitat Song birds, small mammals dependent on orchard
Cultural Environments
f; 10. Archaeological and Historical. Resources in the area: Butte County
maps indicate a high sensitav-i ty
11. Butte County General. Plan designation: Lot, Density Ilesidential.
12 Existing Zoning: S 12
13. Existing Land Use on-site:_ Walnut orchard
14. Surrounding Area
a. land Uses: Residentii al , LP -11-8- tract: c�c1.' "r .n ,� o t lLe �+��Gt---
b. Zoning: S -R� A -Rt A-1.0
c. Gen. Plan designations: Lot, Density Itesidont5.al.to east; Pub c/
_ Tmdustrial to wast, Public/Low Density Residential to north,
otic eRsa y fwsl entlal to sou l
d. Parcel Sizes- acres, predominantly, l acre parcels
e. Popuiation:__ y
15 Charactei, of Site and Areal. Oeyelopod ti-Plmn area_
16. Nearest Urban Area lVithin Chico urban area as cl'efined by, Census
11% Relevant SphorAs OP DiCluenco:^ City o:t. 0111co, C;A.R,T),
18. Improvements Standards 'U;vban Area., Pursuant to T)ubllc iwi kb
19. Pire Protection SOrvicc:
a. Nearest Count; (State) Piro Station:_ Butte Ih 44_.
bWater Availability? S,%rygd .by Ca.'Llf. 1Vater ..
til. Schools in Are :, Chico Unified School District..
Agipondi:x 1! (b)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA—OFFICE OF THE GO4. �R
GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Governor
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
1400 TENTH STREET p1 _
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
December 3, 1984
Laura M. Tuttle
Butte County Planning
7 County center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Subject: American Dream Iiumes Tentative Subdivision Map (14alnut Drove)
SCH #84103013
Dear Ms. Tuttle:
The State Clearinghouse submitted ;the above named proposed Negative Declaration
to select state agencies for review. 21he review period is closed and the com-
ments of the individual agency(ies) is(are) attached. If you would like: to
discuss the concerns and recommendations ill their comments, please contact the
staff from the appropriate agency(es).
You may formally respond to the commenting agency(ies) by writing to then, in-
cluding the State Clearinghouse number on all such correspondence. You should
attempt to resolve any concerns of the state agencies before taking further ac-
tion on the project. Once you have responded to the comments, state review of
your draft envirormental document will; be complete.
If the project requires discretionary approval from any state agencyr the Notice
Of betermination; must be ,filed with the Secretary for Resources as well as with
this County Clerk. Please contact Price Walker at (916) 445-0613 if you have any
questions about the ehvitbmental review process,
Silicer�?.l.yr
aohn B. Ohanlan
Chief Deputy Director
cc: Resources Agency'Comm,
AttachmF,Yit C0.'Mdo)109
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State of California 3usmess: Transportation and Housing Agency
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Memo rand Lim
To Executive Officer bate s Xovember 26, 19a?,
State Clearinghouse
1400 Tenth Street File : 03 -But -52
Sacramento, CA 95814 PM 6.4
Walnut Grove Subd.
SCI 84103013
Froin DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
District 3 - Mhvironmental Branch
Subject :
Caltrans, District 3, has reviewed the initial study for the Walnut Grove
Subdivision, which would create 25 lots on West Lindo Avenut. in Chico.
As stated in our previous correspondence of April 5, 19840 this subdivision
alone would not have major impacts on Highway 32 traffic. Caltrans is
concerned about potential impacts from the combined traffic generated by Walnut
Grove, Leisurewood. Estates, Walnut Wood, Big Chico F,statea and numerous other
residential and commercial proposals in this area.
We urge the County to work jointly* with the City of Chico and the Butte County
Association of Governments to develop a plan to finance improvements to the
;local street and highway neWork. The plan should provide for improvements to
be in place prior to full project build -out.
If there are any questions on i ynts, please contact Jeannie Baker ab
+`y the above address, or telephone -4495.
W, R. GREETT
District Director of Transportatrul°i
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$rian J. Smith .,' (� - , I
Chief Ilhvironmental Branch NnV r)
cc Nor. nom Bandaf��.
City of Chico
Planning Department
B. pa Box 5420
Chico, CA 95927
Ctuf fe Co. Ntning t» omm.
OR 5 1994
Orovillo, Ca�iforoiq
Memorandum
Inter-de artment`I
TO: Advisory Agency
FROM; Laura, Tuttle, Planning G�
SUBJECT: CalTrans Comments on Walnut Grove T.S.M.
y oATE. December 17, 1984
CalTrans is concerned that cumin ative traffic loads resulting
from area development will negatively impact their facilities.
CalTrans is in favor of the county end city working together
to develop a financing mechanism for off-site impxovements.
BCAG is alvare of CalTrans' position that developers pay for
freeway, improvements, BCAG is not in agreement, oeling that
state highways are a state responsibility. BCAG will continue
to discuss developer fees in the coming year;
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Addreie 196 Memorial Way 0 7 County Confer Dfive O 747 £llirto Road
Reply to Chieo, California 95976 orovllle, California 95963 parediee, California 93969
1'elephonet 916/B91.77T7 Trlephonei 916/¢/•14(11 TelephoneE 916/972+2961, E■t, 58
April 16 1984
Walnut Grove Subdivision Butt® Co Plarning ICOWO-
Mr Jim Black West Lindo Avenue, Chico
P, �. Box 636 AP# 43-i-57 la�'i7 u 01984
Durham, California 95938
tJroville, Caliiornin
Dear Mr. 'Black
This department received a copy of your application to connect the above project
to the City of Chico sewer system and the city's determination that capacity As
only available for ten (10) lots.
?f you wish to complete soil test infom;ation to determine if the project
Complies with Butte County individual Gewage disposal requirements we will
gladly review the data. Because the Chico area is a concern area for nitrate
ntrbl
containation.,
bThehprojectCalifornia
alsoState
be subject toional Water
requuality'uirements
adopted by the County of Butte as an implementation of the recent nitrate
study.
very truly yours,
Tom Reid, It. S.
Division of Environmental Health
TR/les
cc: Rolls, Anderson & Rolls
Joe Henoo, State Water Quality C00tr6l Board
April 26, 1984
Buiie Co. Planning Comm,
APR 3 0 1984
Orovillo, tdfitornfa
Butte County Planning Department
7 County Center Drive
Oroville, Cxk 95965
Re: Tentative Si.bdivigion Map
Walnut Grove
A.P. No. 43-01-57
Gentlemen4
By letter dated April 181 1984, the Planning Department informed
Us that an environmental impact report is required for the above
mentioned project.
As owners of this property, we wish to appeal your decision to
require preparation of an environmental impact report.
It is our Understanding that it is mandatory to require an
environmental impact report on any development which has at
impact on the Chico unified School District.
8asea on calculatioft8 provided by the Chico Unified school
District, this 26 --lot subdivision will generate 12 school
children, of the 12 students, six would attend Citrus
Mementary School, three would attend Chico Junior qiqh School
and three would attend Chico Senior 1-figh School.
The school. with the rv)st signifioant impact would be citi.uts
nlemenr.ary SdhObl. iie student capacity of Citrus is 485
students, The pve",jtt enrollment is 542 sttidents and -the
projected 1984-1.985 enrollment is 501 students.
In the recent past, Chico Unified School District was entering
into individual aqretmeiits with developers to mitigate 0.
development's impact on the school districti
Chico Unified School District Will no longer enter into individual
agreements With developers, This refusal on the District's part
to enter into an individual agreement eliminates the primary
method by which an individual developer can mitigate the develop-
ment's impact on the school district,
1
Butte. Co. Planning Dept,
April 26, 1964
page 2
We can ar_ eciate the situation that the Chico Unified School
District must face with an increasing student population and
limited f;:,*ids for school construction to accomodate those
studerts.
Until an approved funding mechanism is found, interim mitigation
measures coin.:`be busing students to schools with below--capacity
student populutions and maximizing classroom use.
Since this development has no other impacts that can not be
mitigated, we do not see the value in requiring an environmental
impact report.
Your favorable consideration of this appeal will be appreciated.
Very truly Yours,
James R. Black
American Dream Homes
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April 26, 1984 gaffe Co, Planning Comity.
APR 30 1984
OrODlll8, GalltQraiq
Butte County Planning Department
7 County Center Drive
Oruville, CA '95965
Attention: Laura Tuttle
Assistant Planner
Re; Tentative Subdivision Map
Walnut Grove
A.P. No. 43-01-57
Gontlemeni
Pir.ase accept this letter as my response to your letter and
Environmental checklist For dated March 14, 1984.
1 have reviewed the Environmental Checklist and the discussion
items under Section V attached, thereto and find them .to be in
general accord with the proposed project. 1 would like to
comltisnt on several of the items discussed in Section V:
lb, 4a, & 4d; The ten acres of walnuts will no longer be in
commercial production. However, the entire
walnut orchard will not be uprooted. Special
care will be taken to locate interior roadways
and t08 denceS such that a minimum number of
trees will require removal, thus enhancing the
attractiveness of the development.
8f The incorporation of a low -flow seepage well
in the storm drain outfall, system is beneficial
when the outfall discharges int? a yearlong
stream th,,t supports acquatic life,
Undo Channel is an ephemeral stream which only
flows in direct response to percipitation;
Undo Channel's primary function is to carry
storm water when Big Chico Creek is at capacity.
Water is diverted ;into Undo Channel when winter
rains or spring snow melts result in more water
than Big Chico Creek can carry,
Butte Co. planning Dept.
Laura Tuttle
April 26, 1984
Page 2,
13
13f.
14, 11c
It is highly improbable that pollutants
draining into Lindo Channel (i.e. from car
washing and landscape watering in summer)
could reduce the water quality in Big Chico
Creek. When Lindo Channel has water flowing
in it, even during low flow periods, Big
Chico Creek has maximum flow. When13±q Chico
Creek has low summer flow, Lindo Channel is
dry'.
The increased traffic resulting from this project
has been addressed by Caltrans (,letter enclosed)
Left turn lanes on Highway 32 at West Lindo
Avenue are not warranted.
As the tentative map presently exists, access
to Lot 1 could potentially be a safety hazard
due to the limited sight distance over the
Southern Pacific Railroad crossing:
The Department of Public 'Works has determined
that West Lindo Avenue is a 35 mph speed zone.
The minimum stopping sight distance for 35 mph
is 250 feet. To meet this minimum sight distance
for the access to Lot 1, the easterly lot line
will be moved 40 feet east of its present location.
In addition, a one -foot wide no access strip
should be located on the frontage of Lot 1 tri
restrict access to the east side of the lot.
Access to Lots 6 and 25 can ,be limited to the
interior road by requiring e)Pa"Ebot no access
strip along the West Lindo wue frontage of
Lots 6 and 25;
,Based on calculations provided by Chico unified
School District, this 26 -lot subdivision will
generate 12 school childron= Of the 12 students,
six would attend Citrus Elementary School, three
Would attend Chico Junior High. School and three
would attend Chico Senior High 8ahool.
The school with the most signific nt impact Would
be Citrus Elementary School, The student capacity
of Citrus is 495 students: The present enrollment
is 542 students and the ,projected 1984--1995
enrollment is Sol students
Butte Co. Planning Dept.
Laura Tuttle
April 26, 1984
Page 3'
In the past, Chi --o Unified School District has
entered into individual agreements with developers
to mitigate the development's impact on a
particular school,.
Chico Unified School District will no longer
enter into individual agreements with developers.
This refusal on the District's part to enter
into an individual agreement eliminates the only
viable means for the developer to mitigate the
impact.
Until an approved funding mechanism is found,
interim mitigation measures could be busing
and maximizing classroom use.
l6,
Application was made to connect this projoct
to the City of Chico sewer system, but the
City determined that capacity is only avail-
able for ten lots. The entire 26�lot project
can not be served by the public sewer system.
We are in the process of gathering soil test
information to determine if the project complies
with Butte County individual sewage disposal
requirements. Typically soil, in this area is
very suitable for individual sewage disposal
systems.
As shown in the recently released Chico Area
nitrate study; this project is in an area
where the nitrate levels are less than 45
milligrams per liter. Approval by the
California State Regional Water Quality
Control. Board for use of private sewage
disposal systems will be required:
20.
A copy of an archaeological reconnaissance
i
report for this project has been enclosed.
Thant you for
requesting my comments regarding the initial study
and environmental review process of this project.
Very truly yours t
,Tames R. 'Black
American Dream HoMes
j L7R8 'e dch
enclosures
Buito Co. Planning Cafntn,
OR 3 U 1984
Archaeological Reconnaissance of a Proposed Oroville, Oalltorntq
Subdivision near Indo Channel, Butte Count
California,
Pre at' d For
Rolls, Anderson Rolls Engineering
965 Fir Street
Chico, California 95926
Prepared By_t
Peter M. Jensen, Ph.D.
41 8kymountain Circle
Chico, California -95926
i
April. 1984
page 2
10-15 meter -wide transects east -west across the par,_'el, beginning at the
north end of the parcel and terminating at the southern parcel boundary.
The entire parcel consists of a mature walnut orchard, so that ground ex-
posure and visibility ranged from good to excellent. Between 20 and 25
rodent holes and rodent middens were examined for any evidence of buried
cultural materials, as were road cuts and other disturbed areas.
Results and Recommendations
No evidence of prehistoric or significant historic use or occupation
was observed during the field inspection of the parcel. in view of the.
negative results also produced during the records search, archaeological
clearance for the proposed subdivision project is recommended. However,
should future construction activities expose buried cultural materials
(e.g., human or animal bone) chipped stone artifacts and waste flakes,
beads, etc.), a qualified archaeologist "should be called in immediately
in order to assess the potential adverse impacts of the project to the
cultural resources identified./0
Reference
United States Department f the Interior
1953 National Register of Historic Places, Federal Register through
llecember 51, 1983, Washington, D',C.
f . '... ... ..... may,
'Introduction
In order to assess the archaeological impacts of a proposed sub-
division along Lindo Channel in Chico, Butte County, California, the
engineering firm of Rolls, Anderson and Rolls, acting on behalf of
the property owners; contracted for a complete records search and
on-foot reconnaissance of the entire project parcel. Accordingly,
on Tuesday, April 24, 1984, the 'author conducted an intensive, on-
foot examination of the parcol. This field inspection, as well as
the records search undertaken prior to fieldwork; produced nogative
results) and archaeological clearance for the proposed subdivision
is being recommended, with one stipulation noted below.
The subdivision of approximately 10 acres of mature
walnut orchard located on tree -no xLh Ade of Lindo Channel and immediately
east of the Southern Pacific Ra'--m-ad tra&S , within a portion of Sections
20 and 21 of Township 22N, Range it, of the U861-i ' Ob cnr California
Quad. (see attached Project Location 'Map),
Records Search
Prior to the field inspection of the parcel, the archaeological records
maintained by the Northeast California Information Center at Chico were ex-
amined for any existing recorded prehistoric or historic sites, In addition,
g r 1983).
the National Register of I•iistur�.c Place was also consulted (IJ5IiI 19
Doth of these records produced negative results for the project parcel and
lands immediately adjoining the parcel.
Fieldwork
As noted, fieldwork for the present project was conducted by the
author on Tuesday, April 240 1984. The field inspection involved walking
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MUNICIPAL BUILDING
�•�.� ButFo Co, f'ianning Comm.
P.O, Box 3420 n
CITYo(CHICO Chico, CA 95927 APR J 0 1934
INC fen (916) 895.4800
ATSS 459.4800 CroViNe, C:alltorn14
Rolls, Anderson, Rolls
96.5 Fir Street Date:. April 11,1984
' Chico, CA 95926
Re: Sewer Application 2254
With respect to the Sewer Connectiun Application cited above, the sewer connection
fee payable to the City, in the event you determine to proceed with connection,
will be $ 110,800.00 ** , The connection fees quoted hereon shall be valid for
sixty (60 days fromthe date of this letter or until the effective date rf any
amendment to the City's Sewer Fees, whichever is longer. Any amandments to the
City's Sewer Connectioh Fees become effective on or about July lst of each year:
Should you desire to proceed with this connection, you should take' the action marked
With an "X" below. Zoning, vF the p;,a)erty must be compatible with the proposed use.
When these actions are completed, yjl may then contract with a licensed plumbing
contractor, who may then secure the necessary permits from the department of Public
Works, and proceed with the desired connection.
XX Contact the City Planning Office in the Municipal Building, 5th and Main Streets,
phone 855-4851, and execute a "City of Chico Annexation Petition" or "Annexation
and :iwer Service Agreement'i, as appropriate, prior t0 proceeding with the
sewer Connection.
XX pay the above noted connection fees, and secure the necessary , m;t from the
Department of Public Works, second floor, Municipal Building 1-th and Main Streets.
In this regard you may desire to pay the Connection fees prior to securing the
nP.Cessary permits in order to avoid haVih9 t0 pay higher sewer connection fees
W ch may become effective oh or about July 1 of each year. If at a later date
XX Extend and pay for the necessary sewer extension required to service your
property: In this regard; you may desire to execute with the City, a "Sewer
Reimbursement Agreement", If so, please contact the Department of Public, Works
about such an agreement at your conveniei
No further action is necessary sihce connection fees were previously paid, except
to secure required permits from the Department of Public Works,
**N01'F: Connection fees quoted for A: J. SAVITZ; DIRECTOR
However, on purposes only, 00ARTMW OF PUBLIC WORKS
However, only a maximum,w
of 10 residential units may be
connected to system. See Remarks By: ,
section on page 3 of the attached M. Dae S addoK; Adminirat
stive ssistant
application, Phone: 595-4872
AJS: jw
Attachm8:, ' Sewer Application
Distr. S.S. Appl. Chrono rile System
Building Folder: _W. Undo Avenue Ag, 43-o1=5s7"
JX) planning Offilte
8/83
STATE OF CALIFORNIA—RESOURCES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Govcmor
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
THE RECLAMATION BOARD a,
1416-91h Sireei, Roam 33518
Sauame6lo,.CA 9591.4
19161, 445.94$4
April 3, 1989
Application No. 13810
File No. 300 5.556500
k
&0#- Co. Planning Comm.
ApjI 5 1984
or.'mes PAwn",
Director or Public Warks
County of Butte
7 County Center Drive
orov-le, CA 95955
The Reclamation Board has received Application No. 13816'
copy attached, from American Dream hollies to install a.
29-inch-daimoter concrete storm drain outfall pipe inter the
left bank of Lindo Channeli The project is located in Chico
approximately 300 feet downstream of tuynn Avenue crossing.
Section 'l,, T22N, alta, M,0.3.&M,
since there will be some environmental impact connected with
this proposal., appropriate environmental documentation must be
prepared by the lead agency. Your agency qualifies as a lead
agency in this case; and appears to be the most appropriate
organization to prepare the environmental documentation4
if your agency concludes that either an environmental impact
report or negative declaration is required for Elie project,
please furnish the state clearinghouse l0 copies and The
Reclamation Board one copy of the appropriate environmental
documentation. We also require a copy of the Notice of Deter-
mination filed by your agency.
As you know, the State tnvirohmental impact. Guidelines require
the roview of environmental documentation by concerned anil
affected State agencies. If your agency declares the 1)roject
to be categorically 0(ehlPto please let us know the categorical
exemption class.
DGR 5908 (rtev. 1/80)
Phge 2
We will take final action on this application as scon as you
furnish u, evidence of compliance with the California Environ-
mental Qt„ality Act of 1970, and a copy of your formal actions
on this proposal,
Please advise 'us of your general intentions in this matter
within 20 days of receipt of this letter; otherwise; we will
assume you have accepted the role as the lead agency. Wh,jn
contacting this office, please make reference to the applica-
tion number, our telephone number is (916) 445-9225;
Sincerely,
eg Allen
Assistant. Secretary
The Reclamation Board
Attachment
Cc: Earl Nelson
County of Butte
Environmental Review Department
3 County Center Drl.ve
CrCavil.le, CA 95965
APPLICANT American Dream Homes. ___ 85,-04-19-01
H
ADDRESS P. 0. Box 636, Durham, CA 95938
OWNER Same
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Tentative Parcel ,gap dividing_ h.2 acres to create four _
parcels, one at 4.0 acres, two at 3.0 acres, and one at 1..2 acres
LOCATION Approx. 1.000 feet westerly of the intersection of West Lindo
Avenue and Fern Avenue, on the southerly side of Lindo Avenue, Cbido area:
ASSESSORtZ PARCEL NUMBER(S) 43-01-57
ZOIVxNG�_R_ , GEN. PLAN PROJECT CONSISTENT?
-.--
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED 4/19/85
Eng:_: Rolls, Anderson & Rolls 965_Fir,_Chico, CA 95926
DATE PUBLICATION NOTICE WRITTEN PUBLISHED
PLACE NEWSPAPER NOTICE(S) ;PUBLISHED - 0. C P. G E.
DATE 0AILING LIST PREPARED
DATE MAIL -OUT NO'T'ICES WRITTEN MAILED NUMBER
DATE PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT PREPARED
ENVZTZONMENTAL «, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION - DATE FILED
DETE11MINATION'
AND DATE � NEGATIVE DECLARATION _- DATE ADOPTED
MITIGATED NEGATIVE, DECLARATION - DATE ADOPTED,
ENV. IMPACT REPORT - DATE CERTII" 11'D
a"UB. COMMITTEE =TING :SATE
ADVISORY AGENCY NEARING DANE !,
ADVISORY AGENCY ACTION
BOARD ACTION
COMMENTS � ' .-
APPENDIX li
NQ.nCE a►lF 1,E'ieRRMiraAT10N
OA; Manning Department}
office of Plannh g and Research '� Cohn Center. Ar vie
T Orcvlle, GA 95.965
1400 Tenth Street, Room 1 1 �w
Sacramento, CA 95314
or County Clerk
..h. County O BuCte C
Bance withe{ibn'�21 AfA8 or 21152
SlJ��CT; ailing of Notice of :Determination. in romp. ELEANgR M, BECKER, County c{c;rk
of the pubiic Resources Code. 85-ofk- -Q1
Name
ro
AP #
ec t it
Ap 43-01-57 Americai' Dream flames one Plum r
Tentative Parcel Map Tele
tate C ear ing
u Nurr. r Contact Poison
(if submitted to Clearinghouse) �
John 1•teildonsa, Public Works (t» b) 53G -4..G6 ,
�--�--�feet westerly of the intersoctiot, of West Lindo
�Approx.
d�-t Ca�lon n1000 southerly side of Lindo Avenue, Chico,
Avenue and Fern Avenuco
ect Description parcels, one at 4.0 acres, two at 3.0 acres
Dividing 11.2 acres to create four
Agency
Bueee Ccaunty Advisory..._- .---�---' .�"'"�"
is .s to advise that the I,ea Agency or Responsi le Agency
hove described project unci has made tize following determinations
has approved the a ibed � roect:
regarding the above de,crproject'.
Willy �' will not, have a significant effect on the environment.
1 � project — y .lar sumnt
An Environmental Impact Repo
rt was prepared for this projtct Pte•
'to the provisions of CEQA•
prepared for this project p�irsuant to -the
Negative Declaration w pre p'
provisions of CEQA•
Negative Declaration and tecord of project appro l may
. be
TheEm or .
exanUmd at:Planning Department -
• liut to County - r
7._ Count' Center Drive _ 1
Mitigation measures we►`e, �.,
were not, made a condition of the appl'oval
Nlitiga ,
of the project. overriding Considerations _r.... vr�, '-.-- was not, p>�loptecl for
4 A statement of Ov 8
this Project -
Date Received for Filing r GI2 5I Mat----iure
'
Stephen A: Street(Ir
senior Planner
yf►t"t
7288 Revised 3anuary 1985
,
_ Y
A
9ut+e Co. Planning Comm,
in 12,
S7roville p11farnio
I. A fel c, f 17 A 1 U k A t T11 A t,1 C) 11, I A !I l r
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC 'WORKS
WILLIAM (Bill) CHEFF, Director
7 COUNTY CENTC-R DRIVE . OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965
Telephonc, 19141 534.4681
RONALD D, McELROY
Deputy phntlor
June 1 1 , 198
American Dream Homes RE AP 43-01-57
P. 0. Box 636 Tentative Parcel Map
Durham, CA 95938
Gen tlemen'i
At tilt~ regular meeting of the Butte County Advisory Agency held
June 10, 1985, the _Agency adopted the negative declaration
regarding environmental review acid approved the Tentative Pared!
Map for AP 43-01-57 subject to tl;e conditions as listed on the
attached sheet.
if no appeals are timely filed --within ten (.10) days of the date of
t'he Advisory Agency's approval. --with the Clerk of the, Board of
Supervisorsi this action will be final.
Whon the conditions of approval are complied with, it will be in
order for you to file your "final. map'1 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 you should have any questions regarding this matter, please
contact this office4
very truly yours,,
William Chef'f
Director of Public Works
John Mendon . '
Assistant Ditee°tor
JR6ds
Attachment
cet planning Environmental Reviaw
Environmental Health Department
Rolls, Anderson and Rolls
American Dream Homes, 4 parcels approx.
intersection of1000 ft. westerly of the
" West Lindo Ave. and Fern Ave., on both sides of
West Undo Ave. Chico area.
AP 43-01-57
Engineer; Rolls, Anderson and Rolls
Public Works conditions:
1. Pruvide two-way traversable access RS-`9-L'D-I
from a county maintained to each parcel
road or state highway,
2. Access to be reserved in deeds as per county ordinance and
offered for dedication on the final map.
3. Show 50 ft. building setback Tine measured frrtn centerline of
access easement.
4 Provide road maintenance agreement.
5,. Frontage on West. Lindo Ave. and Old Li1. ndo Ave. to be
constructed to RS -9 -LD -II standard, i.e., curb
tte
sidewalk and required street section fors arcelsgwit'hr,
gross
acreage of on.e acre or less. Submit draina e
plansDepartment of Public. Forks for approval andginstall t uire �
facilities. reto
6. Deed to the 'County of Butte 60 right-of-way
Avenue. 5 ori West Lindo
Indicate a 50 ft. building setback from the centerline of gest
Lindo Ave. and Old Lindo Ave..
8. Show all easements of record on the final map.
9. Provide permanent solution for drainage for
smaller in size. parcels 3 acres or
l0. Pay off assessments.
It. Obtain encroachment
andconstruct to countymit for all standards driveways) new or existing;
1 2 . Pay any Y d elinquent taxes or current taxes 49 required.
- .
13. Pldce a note on the final map as per agreement with
Unified School Daatric_t. Chico
Health bepartment Conditions.
14.v
Provide a 100 ft, leachfield free sotback around eXis.ttng
wells that are to remain either within the property or within
100 ft of the property boundaties.
�r.
1�• Destroy under p,e rmi t
the abandoned well
16. Comply with the on the
requirements prr.�pertY.
Action Pian.:. o� 'hhe
Butte County Nitrateplanning Department conditions;
17. Note on ma
Butte Count All' residential structures
of 5e y General Plan ructures ,just
NoLse Element, st comply
with
t'he
0 CNEL are "normall Outdoo
e no greater than 45 y acceptable,". Indoor noise levels
t8 acceptable". noise levels,
to b
Record a 1 no a
Parcels 1 and access stri
2 at P °n the westerl
tti� West Lndo Avenuefronty �1St'�
19• Note fl' ft. of
on map: Should ,e,
buried cultural future construct
stone artifacts, me [Crials ion acttvtrL;
il.e human or animal" rs expose
called in immed ) a qualt:ied archaeolo 1 hone, chi
impacts of the lately in order to $ st should Peed
Project to the assess the pole be
cultural resources ideal adverse
identified.
Tog Butte COUnty Advisory Agency
FROM: Planning Director
Sl:fB0I3G,.r. Report on '
rentati, ve Pe.rce7 Map
"or American Dream Home s, AP 41-01-57
L7A'I'"E M
May �,20 7 00
'I"I.ti5 11 s piwwo at to divide 7.i., acres to
t'r Acres, two at ; ,r 0 acres l end one at 1.2 create +rater narcel s l one
at
s S-41' (Suhtrban pesidortial) .
County General pian designatesThe Land L15eaplan.P�iE� aTkr� present mooning
There are no specific �rr�tnt is area as Low ben�.�� tai the Butte
y plans for ty pesidenti,al a
"Chi J�=orraposal does the ar��c"�,.
o not
conflict with count
prop sed element Of the �kttte ��1unt y coni n nor
Y General Fla any adoptOd or
specific or community I�%an$ nor' any county,
Development of these lots will k.tb iect to school
building permi.ts� be
fries at the time o+
pecommend approval stsrb 'est
,� to the +ol l owing condif l ons
i . Note an map„ All rosi: dent i struct�tr�s
County General fwd an lVvi se Element,
must comply with the Batty
G�IV�� are "nor~mall Outdoor noisylevels � ��
' ��tw c ptab l e" , lod=r noise levels to be+not"� Vit)
�!r'eat�r than �� Gulf=l..:
bo jj
�", Access :tar Parcel 1. t
�for�t W strip oan pal "ted 'toy►est Linda Argnue6
#ria ���C��^�' Old Linda
=� w tUt►te tin .
ontago,
P; Should `f�.kt�.tre � peobrd a
Cultural materials ti,e« anstrkkci:x.tan activities e...
artax�f�'kcts et") a human kir animal bane expose IaLkrl�+d
'artifacts' lKa''Tied archaeologist � cltrpp�+�{ stctnt?
! Y i n order to assess the should fie called i n
pra.tect to the cultural resources 'Gdenti, Pied,
ential adverse impacts o� the
�• �1t�to on +�apu Any o�.t.�fal;l, into
Reclamation board permit. L.indt4► Channel will require
LMT; l kt,.
cc:
American Dream Homes
ROl l s q Anderson and hr��.1 s
�whl
COUNTY OF 1111't I'1i
ENVI ZONr1FNTAL C1fr:CXLJgTr 1;01U1
(ta e complete�l.earl tlgencyj
Wit n 84-02-01-01
t.
BACKGROUND Wit
45-01-57
1 Name Or proponent Walnut Grove Subd. A11)Gri.oan Dream l�atnc�s
2. Addre44 cif' proponent and res
reientiltive� _
P. 0. Box 6361 I"ir app'liei►ltle�
_ Rolls, Anc erSolt & Rolls
Durham, CA 9593$c 9651izr St" K_
Cllico�, C 95926
.�.
Project cl scrilition 4 'ientat vo Subdiv`, Sion� Map � �s
11 1,1ANDA 011-1y I1Nn1.N'Gs 01 :iIGNI IGANCH XIi:S tfAl"i;L NO
._ S M HL N
a. IONS the project Ilavc tlae potentia., to degrade the
qual1. t,y} Or Lite environment, suhstantiaii,y reduce
the hubit_at or o risk or wi.ldlire species, rlluse u
rich or vii(inrc, poiiulation to drop beloly
sustaining levels, threaten to e',linlinate a plant or
anim;tl Community, rOdUce they ntnnber or res triCt the
t'allve 01' a rare or end'anl;oroc l plant or aniiriai or,
cl11111late irhportant examples or the major laerlocls
of Catirol•nin history or prch story?
lloes they project have tilt.' potential to nrl ir.vc
N11011-`tel'rn bonefii 3 to the detriment; or 7ong»tent►,
0 11V i ronmenraI l,o lIs? (A short-term J.rrrpat°'t on rite
L"" r1•c1tirl11.rtt is (,ncr wilic;h oecur;o in a relatively
hrief period of time while lcntc;-term imparts tvi,'tl
ondurox into the
Iitcs the lirojc�r't hat�c: 1%,pacts till iell are viclta�
II
ly limited, hilt cullulativvI.)' eonsiderable? (A
ri'11`o.ic�et m;►� lmpnet lin two car ntorp� Separate resourc eq
ic�hew ci the anipac°k On e1a01 resource* is r•elhtive,ly
S111,111, but where rife effect of the total those
imparts un the environment is sign.irir.ant,1
e x
d. Does tiie project hive enri'ronlue ttai ei"rens which.
Will c;luse -Substantial attt-ertiv on l7u1n,171
iiein4s;, either directly ur indiroc•tly,
111 J,rI)twv.A'I1;oN uro he h). tiles .,clad Agvnev x
011 thr batsls eil' this initial vvaltiwrtiott
I,`IVI: fined the liropci:�ed prOiect 0001,I1 NOT havo li sigtiiric;tnt egect
tin the ellvtrc�ttnient, rit►cl a 1hGATI''ll: 11,tiC.LARA'rTrJN will be prepared,
11191; rind that although the proposed proje,et <�ould have a s gnifiw
rnllt c117rect ern the environnl"Int, there 1411I Nett be a Significant
Ok�c: t ill this case beealuso the+ 1`11TIGATION NiPASURr;,s closeribed on
the attached sheat have boo";ycicic'cl to tilt,' Itrrt,lect . A NHIOATTVI,
pi".C:1, RAT1 ON will he ►ii'c jia reed,
t11c�1:etttiirothe I�,Oerndc�xrtProjectNMAY have a si ni,ricutit erfec�t un
llRo 11.N'l'111, IWAC1ihliri'VOh7 is required,
PA 11: March 1.3 1984 "i"Y C1 C' Ii lJ 1, �, C' ONh l:, III ANNINCI nhl� 3'rl,1iN'1'
Il
A s .
ista t Flannel
Ifni itwed he ;
Exposux e o p
related hazards such as Ilood�rtg?
IV. E NVIRONMENTALWACTS 1 _�"maybe', answers are required
a t yes and ?
Xp anat.i ons o
attached sheet(s)) XES
'NtAy_ Nb
o'
EARTH.Will the proposal result in significant:
or in changes in
Unstable earth conditions
geologic subs6,ructures? compaction or
displacements,
�-
b. Disruptions,
overcovering of the soil?
surface
A in to or ground
c. Chang.. ._.�.
-relief features,' or modification of any
covering
'
d. Destruction,
unique geologic or physical. features?
- of soils,
erosion,
----
.
., Increase in wind or water
off-site.
either on or beach
f, Changes in deposition or eros�ondefos)tion
p
sands, or _'hanges in siltatiorf,
which may modify the channel OC'
or
or erosion
;a river or stream Or the bed of the ocean
any bay; inlet or lake? Productive soils
agriculturally
/
g. Loss of p rime
outside designated urban area
eay., to geologich,
Exposure of people or prop
as earthquakes, landslides, mud-
hazards such
slides, ground failure or similar hazards?
AIR, Will the proposal result in substantial:
or deterioration of ambient
a. Air emissions
air duality
of objectionable odors, smoke
r,. The creation
«r:.
or fumes?
Alteration of air movement, moisture, or
in climate,
r�
c.
temperature, or any chan;,v
locally or regionally?
Will the proposal. result in substantial.
3" WATER.
�"� es xn curx ents , or the course or
a. Chang in either
direction of water movements
fresh waters?
marine Or e patterns,
b. `Changes in absorption rates, drainage p
Chsurface runoff?
:
rate grid amount of
c, Need for off-site surface drainage improve -
Needchanael-
, including vegetation removal.,
installation?
ization or Culvert
to the course or flow of flood
---
d, ,alterations
waters?
in the amount of surf ace water in any
to
e , Cham.
water body?
f. Discharge into surface waters, or in any
nciudin
..�..�
alteration Of surface ,triter quality,
limited to temperature; dissolved
but not
oxygen or turbidity?
the direction or rate of 'flow
g. Alteration of
of ground waiters? o f ground wate�.s,
t
h. Change in the qu,int�
either through direct add'�olig ooftJann�
int.option
drawals or through
agilifer by cuts -or excavations?
i Reduction in the amount Of water plies1?erw�se
'ror public watO
available
.. , C 001)10,or property to water1.11-1
Exposux e o p
related hazards such as Ilood�rtg?
YES
MAYBE NQ,
� 'b0
q
PLANT LIFE, W :ice the proposal result in 7u anti. al •
. 4
a. C tinge in the diversity of species, or number
of any species of plants (including trees,
crops, and aquatic
shrubs, grass, plants)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare
or endangered species of plants?
C. Introduction of new species of plants into an
area, or in a barrier to the normal replenish-
ment or" existing species?
d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop?
Al
5.
ANIMAL LIFE. 11-Lll the proposal result in substantial:
a,. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers
of any species of animals (birds, land animals
s .
ng r �, shell £Is h,
�or�
l insects)
benthicorganisms
b. Reduction in the numbers of any unique,'rano
or endangered species of animals?
c. Introdiction of new species of animals into
an area, or result in a barrier to the migration
or movement of animals?
d. Deterioration to existing fish or tivildl fe
habitat?
6.
NOISE. Will the proposal result in substantial..:
6. Increases in existing noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
w,.
7.
LIGHT AND GLARE. Will the proposal produce
slgni `.Cant light and glare",;,_
9.
LAND USE. 11i.11 the proposal result in a
stx stantial alteraltion of the prGsenL or planned
land use of an area?
9.
NATURAL RESOURCES. Will the proposal result in
substantial,,
a Increase in the rate of use of any natural
resources?
b. Depletion of any non-renewable natural,
resources?
1.0.
RISK OF UPSET. Will the proposal involve
ao T rIFF of explosion or the release of hazard
ous suhi stances (including, but not limited to,
oil„ `ticides, c:hemioal:s or radiation) in the
event �` an accident or upset conditions?
b. Fossib-e interference with an emergency
response plait or emergency evacuation plan'?
11.
POPULATION,. 1+1'i r1 tho proposal alter the locat°i:on,
�sTr 6 •.i'bn, density , or growth rate of the human
populations
l2'.
HOUSING. Will the proposal affect existing hotisIng
or creato a demand for additional housing?
pi
13 , TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATI,QN.
result in iUill the
a. Generation of substantial additional proposal
movement? io�tal vehicle
b. Effects on existing facilities,
demand for new paror
C. Substantial impact on existir.
systems? g transportation
d• Significant alterations to present
Of circulation or movement of patterns
goods? People and/or
e Alterations to jvaterborne rail
or
f• Increase in traffic hazard' to motor ly traffic?
bicyclists or uedestri.ans? chicles,_
14. PUBLIC SERVICES.Proposal havd 1Yi11 the
upon, or result in a
governmental sere ca need for aeffect
new or alt ered
a. Fire Protection?
b. Police
C. Schoolsprotectzon?
d. Parks or other recreational facilities? _
e• Maintenance of
roads' public facilities, including
f• Other •f
governmental services?
15. ENERGY, tVil:l the _
a• Use of pirop Oainottntsult of fuel,i,
b. Substantial inere.zse in demand upon exist'
Sources�,�€ energy, or recltiire the develo yen
of new sources of energy? pment
16• .U—:8. Will l l t h e propsal result ss
7
,n a need for
following; or substantial alterations to the
a Power or natural gas?
b. Communications systems?
c: mater:
d. Sewer or septic tank?
.} ul IiA1,ge?
f. Solid waste and disposal? ' a"
HUMAN 14fALTI4 , ►Yil l theproposal result
a.
Creation of :any ilea ltli hazard or putential
health hazard (excluding me
't Bxpc�sure of people to S m.ntal health)?
hazards? Potential health
18: AESTHETICS, pli
�"""r'- Will the proposal
s ructzon of any scenic Vistlijesult in or view opeln to
the public, or will the
creation of an aesthetically°sal result in the
to public viet.? ) offensivr. site open
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IF AP 43-01-57
bISCU5SI0N OF 1 NVIRONNIRNTAL EVALUATIpN
13: ADT will be + (Continued)
intersection of WestSLindavehicles. C°ngostion will a.rto
Site distance at Lando incl Ai hwayH3gh'way 2tanO 1~le ;oase at the
modaf_e additional traffic, vt ttth/Esplanade.
altei`native, Left turn lanes at Ia liwra°Vovcd to accoill-
th.e 2 equ� remen is ao road
improvements to � > � 2 are
an
be constructed pursuant to
County Public }Yorks and Caltrans.13f: Access to Lot I
25 to be from the interior be adsanety hazard.
Accost, to Lots 6 and
14: Demands ,for all government services
Unified School llistrict has noticed`y .11
�:hico •
incrca,-,O,
difflculty in serving an increIsitt stude the Count r
�a 1� their
Letters received on Previous projects indnt p°pu7dla.r�tt1
all 11OW residential development
Pt'zor to establist}tini 't+rict opposes
meChanistn.
, �� nett' funding
Fire hydrants
)drams are required on all sv,bd:;visi,�ns,
16: Wit] the nitrate stud
Project can be approved o e
forthcoming
nknoWn whether t
he
� it is u
n septi systems or require se1gor. hook up,
�0: butte ,'aunt
high archaeological Maps indicate
the property is t,*ithin an area o1'
Cultivated, a survey must be y' hien thc-ugh t.}ie
prepar:�d, pro
portti has been
.3b>c cont:i.nuod:
ll
rei.norced conretehwithtaaa
entering pgate,nal Lst f Channel will be k,
g the channel above the )i1gh Water mark
flush with
Crouted rock/rprap will surround the bank,
mark (f"Id observ�:tion)
the Ripe to
minimi 00 bank erosion:
3f. continued: There is a
Lindu Channel (i.e. csrswashintyisibithatol°lut`tnts dt`airin
(i. e, ,
periods will cumulat'f of a . gn summer) dUxan g ' `'o
into .Big Chico Creek. � educe water C�,aal,ity during
low flow
drain system could ncluderedsce th� rotential i flowing from the channel
overall easibilit 1'410 well, mpact the storm
y of r onstructin a wen Area
)-equ�'rc+ittonts aid
16e: g "
A storm drain System be explored.
y tent will be construct
structure into Lando Chanil,,al , ed with an Outfall
'` Development of the. subcivisian will
Tile chool distract
Tile s generate
by this development comb nadcedt}htutte County that s� ade4-12 schoo,l ch ldren
area schools Surrounding gener ed
const' a serious impact;: p'°leets will overcrowd
Absent an approved ft�nclan& m� �. i`:�ztlisi `
as 'regU'red pursuant to C.,8*Q,A: n to ot'tset t
hi.s arnpact, an
Appendix P ,
��` page: 6
Applicant: Walnut Gro" ,Subd.
tztm Homes
DATA SHEET
A.. ssor's Parcel. // 457
LRD Log # ,..84-02-01-00
A. ProjectDescription
1. Type of Project: Tentative Subdivision Map
2. Brief Description: --Division of_,:10 J acres te) r.�ltt 9 +-1-9-06n
square ft. lots
7. Location: 1000 ,feet westerly of the ntersecti_Qn o;f Waw
Avenue and Fern_AveLlue,
4. Proposed Denjity of Development: DU/netac
a. Amount of Impervious Surfacing: Ntoderate
6. Access and Nearest Public Road(): Lindo Avontie, ,,,tr oig interior
access road
7. Method of Sewage Disposal: Individual soptic tank
8. Source of Water Supply California Water
y. Proximity of Power Lines: To property
10. Poter.tial for further l.an i divisions and. development: ; None
B. Environmental Setting
Pii�tiic;al Enviroiunent:
1 Terrain
a. General, TopoSraphic Character: Level ;mound
b. Slopes: 0-2e
c. Elc,vati.on: Approximately 45=55 :Beet A,S«I____r___
d. Limiting., Factors: None.
�. Soils
a. Typos and Characteristiosi. Vince ri io sandy loam neer, well_
draining, capablo o:f st.i a pol't n > an extetsive. arra or
aglyi.cul.tural._ crop
b Limiting; Yactorp:_ Moderato liquifaction, and sub_gidcnce -potent a_1
Natural: Hazards of the Land
a. Earthqunke Zone: to
b. Erosion Potential: _ � d Vire ttazardr ftnr"l.nssi_t�scdt�l„lrl:�at7
c:: Landslide Potential:: c:» t' Xpanbivu 60il. Prat ti, �.
N1ocicrat0
4i Hydrology
a. Surface 1rl,r`` lmmeda atc;ly south olajitldo Chsnril
)ata,, Sheet continues" ..
. AP 43-01.-S7
b. Ground Wager: Overlies extensive aqua.ier system
c. Drainage Characteristics Outfall into Linclo ,Channel
d. Annual Rainfall (normal) 22-2411
e. Limiting Factors:
5. Visual/Scenic Quality:
6. Acoustic Quality: Use of S'.P.R.R. spur impacts acoustic quall,ty
7. Air Quality: Good
Biological. Environment: -�
8. Vegetation:, Walnut orchard
9i Wildlife Habitat: Soni bards, small mammals dept-tl(iettt on orchard
Cultural Environment:
10. Archaeological and. Historical Resources in the aroa Butte County.
maps indicate a_high sensitivity
11.. Butte County General Plan designation: Low Density Residential
12. Existing Zoning _5yB
13. Existing Land Use cn-si:te: Walnut orch4trd
_ _.. JI4. Siurrounding Area _
a. Land Uses: Residential. S.P.R&R,_ tragi; adia .nt to t11_cest
b Zoning S -R, A..R, A-10
c Gen. Paan desigryati.onst Lots Density Residential to east, Public/
,..W.
industrial to Arrest, Public/Low Density Residential to north,
M) IV I I Fps 1 fy 1? pq i r!F;nt I n I tn cniv il.....
d. aroel wizen: 1 2 S acres predorninantl. y acre_pi
e. Popula-ion:
15 Ctl".rac:ter of Site and '.-ca:-- Dove opr�d urban Brest
16. Nearest Urban Area., 11-t: in Chico urb4.n area as dvfined, _by Consus
17 ROle`va:, t SPheres of In:"! fence: City of Chico,
18i, Improvements Standards roan Area; Pursuant ty Pttbl iC tilorks
19 Fire Protection Servico:
a.; Nearest County (Sty �- :) vire Station:.._ Butte 11 44
blw Water Av'ai labilityi Selby Calif . Water
20. Schools in Unified SChool. DiSt'rict
Appendix F (b)
5TATE OF CALIFORNIA --OFFICE OF THE GOA,
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
1400 TENM STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
December 3, '1984
GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN
. Governor
Laura M. Tuttle
Butte County Planning
7 County Center Drive
Orovil'le, CA. 95965
Sub'ect: American Dream Horses Tentative
SCH #84103013 Subdivision Map (Walnut. Grovej
Dear Ms. Tuttle:
The State Clearinghouse shitted
to select state a the above named proposed N
agencies for revE�„r, � Negative beclaration
mems Of the individual a T2ie review period is
di scuss t:� y concerns and ec (ies) is (are) attached, as`,'d and the com
stta'If fry rhea ° dations in their If You would like to
ppropriate agencY(ies) nts Please contact tree
You p�,y .formal�',y respond
the ,1t pond to the c entin9 ....n
ate Clearinghouse n� cy(ies)
atter: t number -an by Writing to then, in—
tion any concerns of all such correspondence.
tion , qj t .,, the state agencies you should
Your c...a>=� ".' once YOU have res amore taking fur
+rental document will I�nded to the comt>�.nts� state review a
If the Mno�e r �plete.of
of Determination
u_Lres discretio
enation must be filed with the agency'
from
the. County .^..',.erk. Y state the Notice
questions about thePlease contact Price stalker for Resources a5 well as with
env3. rotmental revit� process, (916 4.45-.0613. � you have any
Sincerely,
John '8 • Ghana ,,
Chet beputy 6.recto
r
c: ResourCes Agehoy
Attarhment
}} C,o�anuling Carnes
{ rtll� �M�1orn�n
Business, Transportation and Housing AVIIdY
State of California
„• . . 0 0
M
Date I November 26, 1984
To Y. Executive Officer
State Clearinghouse File
)—Fut-32
14C 'tenth Street Pm 6.4
Sacramento, CA 95$14 Valnut Grove Subd
SCR 1841 0301
From DEPARTMENT Of TRANSPORTATION
District j - IDrIvironmental Branch
Subject t
has reviewed the initial study for the Walnttt Grove
Caltrans, District 5, _
Subdivision. which would create' 25 lots on Vest Lindo Avenue ii7 Chico.
3° 1984, this+ subdivision
As stated in our previous correspondence of Apr2ltraffic. CO,trans is
alone Would not have major impacts on midway 3
about Potential npacts from the rnmbned traffic generated by Walnut
concerned abo po Chico Estates anti i'=erous other
Grove, T�eisurewood Estates, Walnut Wood, Big
residential and commercial proposals in this area.
COun to work jointly wa tl: the City of Chico and the Butte County
We urge the tY aPlantc finance improvements to the
Association of Governments to develoophe pian s }o� d provide for improvements to
�.oce-1, street and hi�nwai% ne�"rork•
be in place prior to full project build --out.
<= questions
on. these comments, please contact Jeannie taker at
l ,n .re are � q
the above address, or telephone (916) 741— 498.
GTREEN
;District Director of Transportation
Brien J- Smith , ri • e
Chief, Environmental French;`` , �.
cc Nr. Tom Londa
City of Chico
planning Department
D, O. Box 342,
Chico, CA 9597
Mo Co. Pidwing Comm
?SEC 5 198
0"101 Cod 10MI4
Infer -Departmental Memorandum
TO: Advisory Agency
FROM: Laura Tuttle, planning
suerEcT: CalTrans Comments on Walnut Grove T. S.M.
PATE: December 17, 1984
CalTrans is concerned that cumulative traffic loads resulting
from area`development will negatively impact their facilities.
CalTrans is in favor of the county and city wo'rRing together
to develop a financing mechanism for off-site improvements.
I;C.,: