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HomeMy WebLinkAbout047-130-140j .0. O s cuFRT FOR LAND DIVISIONS Mi chae AshbyLog#86-00-16-01 - CANI' 3549 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926 Same yn TPM to divide 4.3 acres to create 3 parOclS p1,tQ�7ECT DESCRIPTION at (one acre plus each) LOCATION on the•east side of us Highway 99 approximately ,000'pouth cf ads nterspction with Merridian Road, Chico area 47-1.3--140 P,SSESSCR' S PARCEL NU'MBER(S) _ — . Agricultural PROJECT C0jjSjS1VENT?_ ZONING SRS I GENERAL PLAr1, Tt-�s�:der�t�'ai-'""� 1�O�LC. �.----�-- GENERAL .T•AN CONFORMANCE REPORT, ROE AP.PT,ICANT SIGNATUf .I1AND CONSERVATION ACT CONTRACTS'? September 16, 1986 .:-- DATE, APPLICATION Eligl e & Assoc ates i AGENT/SURVEYOR/CIVIL P.O. Box 923, Red B111ff, CA 96080 �. . ADDR'SSS s DATELANNINO DIRECTOR'S REPORT' RE'ARND v EN`VIAONM t NTAL _y CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION DETERMINATION � NEGATIVE DECLARATION - DATE AND DA'1!1s� MITIGATED NEG DECLARATION ENV, IMPACT REPORT DATE $12ATT CLI 117NCT OUSE NO. _ b_ . .- ., SUB.COMM7Tr1' % MEE.,rIN DA'x'1 ADVISORY AGENCY HEARING DATE_ ...�% ADVISORY AGENCY ACTION . w w .ADV Y APPEAL REAI APPEALED M0 DATE HOARD ACTION' _ . ....�..��•�. »..,.�,.,,_ ..,�..,:»:».. COMMENTS FOR PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPO:^T CU116Co. Plarr+ing MAY 8198) orcW1ua, CaMOMA guite, coaft :U OF NATURAL V.!11A1 i'1I H .,, DEPARTMENT OF F'UCII,{ y WJFiKs WILLIAM (Bili) Chlar'(" t?ir�c�or %59b5 7 COUN-ty CENTER DP cE .ORO,111.N 1f,g ALIFOR141A RONALD D. McELRROY D�ppiy p�teciar may 8, 1989 11 RE AP 47-15-140 Bachman. &Associates Tentative Parcel tvl,.lp 3012 The Esplanade Chico, CA 95926 Dear Gentlemen- � dvi sdry Age cyheld order Oft, the Butte County r At the regular meeting ro erty, The new date the Agency granted a time extension of 3 years May 8, 1989s on the above-referented p P to file the final�mapll; 1992, or, expiry► ion 3s may x 15 days oC the date filed --within fifteen r no appeals are timely roval—with the Clerk of the Board of If Agency's aP oC the Advisory t theeryisors, this action will be f�na1 � leasa contract this 7f you have any gUe5tions regarding this matter, P oCfice. Very truly yours, tgi.11iam Cheff Director of pub1l:c Works "3o rl �iendons�� Assistant Diret��1.0r ,1h1/ ktc attachment cC. planning pepsrtmen Environmenral lima th nepartment Larry Knadler 1 ..... ii^rpl alp `y�ti i'^ E AA .':�:rpt'�GItRTtSIp''►1�IC�M+�'i! , .�rY,. ���'.Y.'3 �.:T� T•se��x� �'.I:� i:�:i+:`1"7r+l.i.�Ty'1�T".5.�. {^„ F . dM : Butte County 'nl Releah Planning Department Office of Planning M;,r% Center Drive County 1400 Tenth Stru t, om 121 oroville, CA 95965 Sacramento , CA 9581' Y j U Ti 1 or XX County Clerk t�P.N17f�Ct� J. t,�r�li,a�a�'ati��� C� �ut� (�.Y MER ., County of butte JV �. -� ---- or 21152 of of Determination in comp11ai1ce with Section 'L 110$ S'IJBJEC'x Filing of f the Public Resources Code. Name AP It Project Tithe AP47_13-140 Michael Ashby Tentative 'Parcel Map Telephone Number Contact Person State Clearinghouse Numbehouse {i6) 53g=7266 (f submitted to Clearing John Mendonsa Public works Highway 99 approximately Protect Location On the east side of U.S. Chico, 6C0 feet south of its intersection with Merridian4R.acres to 1 to divide Project scr prion Tentative Parcel Map create Z parcels at one acre plus eac;i) Advisory AgencY ��_____---------" utte.Count or Res onsble Agency) 'Chis is, to advise that the (Lead Agency5-11-8 and has made has app roved the above-described project on (Date) determinations regarding the sbovE~described praj ect: the following X significant effect on the 1� The project will, _x ill not; have a environment, � act dr project '.Report was prepared for this An Environmental Yovisiot�s of CEQA; pursuant to the p ro ect pursuant to the X at ve DeClarat'on was prepared for this p A NeS provisions of CEQA= asures ,�� sere; X _..-were not, made a condition. of the �,, Mitigation me °ect, approval, of the pro J was, was not, opted de�atiotl5 4, A statement of overriding consi__. X ad. for this project; 1 ilii with comments and responseb and record of that the fina eneral public at: This is to certify project approval is available to the g Butte County aville, planning Department eriter Drive 7 County CA 95965 ,• w ...-.-�- Date Reeeived for riling Si nature ting at O]? Bill Turpin pos _ ... Senior rlanner Title r Naxi+ 1986 'j jy Inter.Departr --a!) emorandu res Advisory Agency Fkow Planning Director SUBJECTI TEN`XATIVE PARCEL MAP ON AP 47-13-140, MICHAEL ASODY t rcc April. 14, 1987 This is a proposal to divide 4. 3 acres to create Lhtee p€trct ;l.p at approximately 1 acre each. The zoning is SR -:1,: The Enc;i Uce Map of the Butte County General Plan designates this arod a8 Agriolitural-Residential.. There are no specific or comajurj- ity plans for, the area. This application is one on which a Negative Declaration With Mitigation measures attached has been recommended. The times— line-, set out by the Government code for acting on the project: has expired. The applicant has been unable to comply with Health Departmont and. 8ubdivis.ion ordinance requirements. If the applicant can demonstrate that Health Department conditions can be fret, than, approval is recommended subject to the following conditions: 1. Determine the location of the Zone A flood boundary and aes,.gnate it on the final map as a no -development area. 2. Construct a levee to the standards required for the Quail Run Subdivision, or more stringent if determined to be necessary by Department of Public Works, along Rock Creek, 3. Preservo the stand of mature trees along Rock Creek-. 46 Demonstrate that residential development can achieve a CNEL of 45 dB indoors. 5. Deed a 1 -foot no -access strip along the east side of High- way 99 to Butte County. 6. Designate a 100 -foot setback buffer along the creek as a Fish & Wildlife constraint and riparian vegetation area. 7. Note on map aa� alteration of Rock Creek will requiro streambed alteration agreement from the Department of Fish & Game: 8. Meet the req:�irementy of CaVrtans includinq provision of adequate `hood control -facilities, Map on AP 47-J 3-- 40 Mich Ashby Tentative Parc M p , April 14, 1987 Page 2• In the event the applicant cannot demonstrate that Health Department cc:nditions can be met within two weeks, the recom- mended is as follows Find that the applicant has been unable to meet the requirements of the Health Department, the application has ,been pending for an extended period of time, and deny the Tentative Parcel Map application for Michael Ashby on AP 47-13-140 in accordance with Section 15109 of the CEQA Guidelines LMT/sjs cc: Michael Ashby Engle & Associates 0 AI'I,iTN1)IX 1: ChuN't'Y (11 tu'C'1rP. LNVI RONMCNTAI. C111i � y ` . I1f: ENVIRONMENTAL IPACTS tip anatxons of a 1 "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheet(s)) 1. EARTH. Will the proposal result in significant;; Unstable earth conditions in YES MAYBE NO` or changes in geologic substructures? b• Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the -.. soil? C. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. Destruction, covering or modi°icatiort o (' t11 unique geologic or physical �- features" Increase in wind or water erosion of so3,ls,. either Cn or off-site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach --� sands, or changes in siltation., deposition or erosion which may modizy the channel of an river or stream or the bed of the ocean or y bay, inlet or lake? g. Loss of prime agxiculturall soils outside designated urban h. E areas? Expo cuire Of People or property to geologic uch as earthquakes, landslides, mud- slides , ground :Failure or similar hazards? 2. AIR, Will the— proposal result in substantial.; a. Air emissions or deterioration air quality? of ambient b.' The creation of objectionable odors, smoke or fumes? C, Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature, or any change in ._. climate, locally or regionally? 3; WATER4 Will the proposal result in substantial; a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements in either marine or fresh waters? b• Changes .in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of sur C. Need fface runoff? or off-site surface drainage improve- ments, including vegetation removal, channel• izatio'n or culvert installation? .�-- d. Alterations to the course or fl waters? ow of flood e} Change in the amount Of ,surface water in any .:water body? f. Discharge :into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, inclu&i,ng a but not limited to temperature, dissolved OxYgell or turbidity? • Alteration of the direction or rate Of ground waters? of flow hi Change in the quantity or qualityof ground woLex�s either through direct xddi ions or With- drawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? ik Reduction ill e°rwase available. t�Publiuwater waternt of for c '� + upplies J Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? 2 lo. RISK OV UPSET. Will the proposal involve, YES NWBE No ous substances (including, but not limited to, 4. PLANT LIFE. Will the proposal result in substantial: event of an accident or upset conditionsl a7--C-TTv_,_e in the diversity of species, or number response plan or emergency evacuation plan? of any species of plants (including trees, 11. POPULATION. Will the proposal altOr the location, shrubs, grass) crops, and aquatic plants)? JL population? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare 12. HOUSING, Will the proposal affect existing housing) or endangered species of plants? ci Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenish- ment of existing species? C, d Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? S. ANIMAL LIFE. Will the proposal result insubstantial ,- a-7--CTiange in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, iltsh and shell fish, benthiQ organisms or insects)? b. Reduction in the -numbers of any unique) rtclre or endangered species of animals? C. Introduction of new species of animals into an, area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? t d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 6. NOISE. Will the proposal result in substantial: a,increases in existing noise levels? b. E-,,cposure of people to severe noise levels? JL 7. LIGHT AND GLARE. Will the proposal produce sigijificTn—F �ii_ght and glare? AL 8, LAND USE. tVill the proposal result in a subst4ntiai alteration of the prosent or planned land use of an area? 9, NATURAL RESOURCES:. Will the proposal result in subsiantial: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural JL resources? b, Depletion of any non-renewable natural resources? lo. RISK OV UPSET. Will the proposal involve, a. A risk Of explosion or the relOase Of hazard- ous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticidesi chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditionsl b, 'possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? 11. POPULATION. Will the proposal altOr the location, 81stM"5tTon, density, OV growth -rate of the human population? 12. HOUSING, Will the proposal affect existing housing) or create a demand for additional housing? 13. 14. 1s. 16 4 YES MAYBE NO TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Willthe proposal resin In: a, Generation of substantial additional vehicle movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? :C Substantial impact on existing transportation systems? d. Significant alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? PUBLIC SERVICES. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services,, a. Fire protection? Z' b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks of other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? ENERGY. Walltheproposal result in: 64 Use of substantial amounts of fuel.or energy? b, substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy,? UTILITIPS. Iftll the proposal result in a need for new- systems, or substantial alterations to the following., a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? C. Water availability, d. Sewer or septic tank! e. Storm water drainage;, f. Solid waste and disposal? 'HUMAN HEALTH. Will the proposal result in a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding Mental health)? b, Exposure of people to potential health hazards? AESTHETICS. 11ill the proposal result in the obs ruct an of any sca4ic vista or view open to the publico or will ';1e proposal 4sult in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open, to public view? .4- YL X_ YES MAYBE NO 19i RECREATION. Will the proposal ."esul t in an impact upon the; quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? X 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 within the potential impact area? :a V= DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION See :At-Lachpd DISCUSSIQU _QF ENV I RQNMEX1AL_KyALMAZ1jaN AP 47-1a-1-1() 1b: Disruption) displacement and compaction of the nod; surfaces will Occur with development of the three homesites and a"ftdft toads. An absolute figure an overcovering can not be determined access tc, all parcels is resolved. -ess New road construction would highificantly increase the amount of overcovering which will resultthis project. 1: Soils On-site are Vina loamy shallow phase. inches deep and are underlain at less ThOY Average 6 to 36 than feet by A�ils of Tuscan stony clay loam. The8e Bolls may be underlain bybgocjated cementedsobeds. I-roperties are not considered prime agricultural. 1h: Hazards to persons and Property from earthquakes tare considered moderate. NO mititgation is therefore necessary. 3b., Dc-%'Slopment can be expected to reduce absorption rates) increase storm water runoff and modify existing drainage Patterns. Drainage currently natural flowing Into the Rock Creek chaniiel located at theis north line of parcels Land 3, thence flowing south, southwest. 3dt Rock Creek is an Identified, zone A flood boundary by the Federal Government. 'rho extent Of flooding is approximately 100 as south side of the creek. The zone A flood boundat-y shall be mapped feet from the a no development area. Developable area on lots considerably reduced by the floodplain, and 3 have been be Pormii-,bed In this area either. NO wells Or septic systems will In order to reduce the Potential for flood related damage of property On-site, a levee should berUct cOnst ed along Rock Creek. An adjoining subdivision) Quail Run, has constructed a levee 2 feet above the high Water mark. A study Of Rock Creek entitled Rock Creek A planning feasibility study of Flood, biversioftt. physical project f eatured Was prepared by ion M. Anderson in May of 1979for the Butte County Public Works Department, The design discharge for Rock Creek is 2700 CFS'(cubic Peet Per second), Assuming the proposed Upstream diversion channel is eventually Constructed, increased flood ptwOtectiotj Would be provided. 3e; COns-41`uQbiOri of the levee and residential development may ank ulaalter the '� OP surface water runoff now Plowing into Rock Crook. 4a: ""10 f)W) vegetation of significance on the stand of treoprapepLy is a Atu - i m re limited riparian plarlbs along the Noolc Creek thdlln6l, All efforts be made to Preserve the trees. 6b 6. Vehicular tragi -,h3;c, level exceeding 70 =`tl Highway 99 subjects the PPOPOr* to nnlso within 100 feet of the travel Wave. Noise lovela are reduced to 6,� ,4 within 2o0 feet and 60 de-dible Within 400 feet OP the rlghb-of-lw,�^t, L*, n EleineOto establishes e Bul;te County Uebor"al Plan Noise aras, will have 60 d8 ?AL; thO acceptable noise level for residential e The applicant to demonstrate that all re61d0y1t1A1 construction can meet the t-equ3.v-ej1j,.pt,,s of the noise clement of the General Phan;. SPdcifIdAllY) eRteriai, 0,mlse levels shall be 60 decibels with interior nbibe lev,010 of 45 CN6L* 8: An existing open grass field will be, transformed Jr' o three resi aential homesites - The proposal cont arms to tine rotting; and Zerxeral plan density limit; but does noir conform with all poly,(.!cea of the renoral Plan. See Ii;em Nos. 6 and 1.3. ion of 11 and 12.3 This project wdincohoU�teigthe willnorthward impaC�Gedaby7i�tt".ctreasedthe Chico Urban Area, Surrounding activity on the property. of particular concet .a) to L11e impact on residf.,. ces along Songbird if the easement is construe od as proposed. Existing residences to the south will be impacted by ,jjt,reased use of the 20 foot driveway easement, in the event an addl�lari&l encroachment onto Highway 99 is not approved. 13a At full buildout, traffic generation potential to estimated at 30 vehicle trips per day. Ten of thesetrips are proposed to be accommodated through development of a new access easement to the east of Parcel 3. 'twenty 'vehicle trips will: access onto Highway 99, either at the property frontage, or appro3.lmately 250 feet to the south. 1 Sc, f : A new encroachment a ted Hone�tencay roahas chmentbeen wasrOproposed toWhen serve property was originally created, all three lots onto Highway 99. This encroachment is apprproperty bfoot feet to the south and is connected to the subject property by driveway easement. The parcel map creating the property was t^ecorded Book of Maps 87, at page 27, with the following note: An encroachment altrans prior, to development of parcels permit shall be obtained from C 112 and 3. Access to be located at the property n common o mon torparcel 2 and S. An accost at lot 1 was clearly prohibited Within the immediately vicinity Vtherelarare c ore tyaand safety are redu4�ed ,rtcroac hments co the Highway. by those numerous encroachments; thr-,) situation w311 only worsen with additional ei`icroachme"ts• Allowing numerous driveways along major roads and highways is contrary to tJP�licrc4l�t�ast����e�hebCountyButte will insure General Plan. Specifically, y that arterial runne"ssaryufutureserve intersectionso driveways,ion-street and remain free of parking and traffic overloads. A bridge rail On hock Creek bridge reduces aright distance, further jncreaning :safety hazards. 15dt Access to parcel. S in proposed to be .ria a 50 foot easement across Ap047-50-21 And out onto Songbird. Songbird currently Provides access to 25 parcels and exceeda $00 feet in length, Sutto County Code Section 2Ci_133 states that cul. -day -sacs In rural areas s'liall pct servo more than 20 lots or p►rcels, unless the parcels are 20 eaces .AG2h. It tCisculation will have to be provided in accordance with County Code, recommended that the existing encroachment onto Highway 99 be utilized and a new road be constructed up through the common lot lines between parcels 1 and 2 with a cul-de-sac on parcel 3. The access o Mont to parcel -3 is shown to be 50 feet. Should this access be approved, a.cul-de-sac would havo to be provided. z,d,ef: .Division and development- as proposed will not result in An inc `saae'd need for newi or altered governmental servid6s- 7 Aft 16c: Water will be provided by individual wells. within 50 feet from WeIIA shall be located within the floodplain Or levee. m the -boo of the, 16d: Individual septic systems will serve the shall be Prohibited within the floodplain. property. Installation 16e: Storm water drainage may be required along the flip ay 9 frontage, �11�j 9 Suggested list Of mitigation measures: 1. Determine the location of the zona- A flood boundary and designate it on the final map as a no development Area. 2. Construct a levee to the standards requirod Run Subdivision along Rock Creeki for the Quail Preserve the stand Of mature trees along Rock Cre8k, 4.. Demonstrate that residential development Can achieve CNEL off' 45 indoors., Sa Provide access and circulation in accordance with "Zhe Butte County Subdivision Ordinance and Circulation 8lemett, 6. Construct a road to the appropriate road section down through the entroa,-hmeht located between original lots 2 and 8. Deed a 1 foot no 4cElers strip along the east side of Highway 99 to Butte Cotn+,y, After Mitigation Measures have been submitted; the map Will be circulated to the State Clearinghouae.. Caltrans and the Reclamation Board are expedted to have conditions of approva 1. Applicant: Michael ,Ashby DAT_._ A__SHEET A. P�S�_il+ct DeBCs`iotir)n Asses6or `s Parcel. 41 47-13-140 Log # 86-09-16-01 1. Type of Project: Land Division, 2. BriefDescriptions 'Tentative Parcel create 3 parcels at 1¢ acre each, Map dividing 4,3 scree to 3- Location= On the east side of U -S., High1600 99 feet south of its intersection withway 4. Proposed Density of Developments 1 Road, 9• Amount of Impervious Surfacim d'u./acre. 6• Access and Nearest Public �oad(u)Less than 1 acre, access to Parcel 3 via easement Frontage on Highway 99, ?» Het,o,d of Sewage Disposal: Individualesepti,c tanks. 8. Source of'rater Supply: Individual. Neils. 9. Prox3anity of Poser Lines,: l. 10 • Potevt* lal for fuirti er land divisiionsaand deevelopment will, permit construction of 3 houses. Division _S el P,►yscal Environment 1 Terrain a. General Topographic Character.- Level valley 'hand. b • Slopes 0-29 c. Elevation.. 180 feet +/ da Limiting Factora: None. 2 Soils a Types and Characteristic=s: Vina loam shallow brown soil. 6-3600 deeUnderlain * by br r -i ch associated soils of Tuscanstony clayloamss , 6' by » Limiting Factors: Cemented beds seriesi Associated with the Tuscan 3. Natural Hazards of the Land aw Earthquake bones Moderate$ Class VIII. b. Erosion, Potential: slight. c. Landslide Potential None. d Fire H42ards Unc,,assi fied, e. Expansive Soil potentials 4Mod,era;te- . Ilydrol,ogy N i,gh A. Surface Mater: Pock Creek croasea Parcel 1 sand 3. b Ground mater: Valley aquifer area of heat/ withdratai�l� Potential subsidence area, y Groundwater c. Brainage Characteristics:sbUthwoat. Drain:, to RockGraQks thence d• Annual Rainfall (normal); 20-22�'. ew the sou PectorsR N"'trate contamination of grouhdWiatop 'i. the south. 5• V'iduai/'Scen3:c quality: Views of Orchards to the wast and orchards to 'the east, 6, Acoustic Qua1Itys Moderate to pond^ depending On traffic volume's 5 on Highway 99. 7. Air Quality: Fair to poor depending on ag oporntions Biological: Environment: B. Vegetation: Riparian vegetation along Rock Cr—aiek, stand of mature trees, grassland. 9. Wildlife Habitat: Limited habitat availablo v.long Rotk Cpor.'x Cultural Envirorwkent= 10. Archaeological and Historical Resources inL*ho area: survey on 47-13-19 recommended clearance. 11. Butte County General. Plan designation: Ag-Aesidenti.al. 12. Existing Zonint: SR -1. 13, Existing Land Use on-site: Undeveloped. 14. Surrounding Area: a Land Usos : W' orchards, L.C.A. contracts, E . �-tjral residential, dry pasture, N house, Se douses, pl-oduca stand. b. Zoning SR=1 , A--40. c. Gen. Plan designations; Orchard and Field Crop, Agricultural—Residential. d. Parcel Sizes W: 60, 100+, E 2.40 10 e. Population: Sparse. 15. Character of Site and Area: Mural, area showing signs ,r suburban encroachment. 16. Nearest Urban Area City of Chico, 6 miles South, 17i. Relevant Spheres of Influence: None. 18. Improvements Standards Urban ':Rea. N/A, 19., Fire Protection Service: a. Nearest ,County (State) Fire Station: 041, 1 1/2 milk,=s south. b. beater Availability: Tanker truck only. 20. Schools in Area= Chico Unified School District. 0