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HomeMy WebLinkAbout056-210-1661 - 1 • r `t • • 1 r l / • y 0f , w 1 - 1 . • • 1 r PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY SHEET FOR LAND DIVISIONS APPLICANT Kevan Finch Loy087-01-23-03, ADDRESS; P.O. Box 2443, Oroville, CA 95965 OWNER Same PROJECT 'DESCRIPTION TPM to divide 22+- acres to create 4 acre parcels LOCATION East of Paiute Drive approximately '2900 feet east of Dark Canyon Rd., Big Rend area, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER(S) 58-21-166 (ptn) ZONING FR' -5 GENERAL PLAN Foothill PROJECT CONSISTENIT7 GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE REPORT DATE OF APPLICANT SIGNATURE w LAND',CONSERVATION.ACT CONTRACTS_? DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED._ 1-23-87 AGENT,/8UAVEYOR/ClV1I, ENGINEER: Ron Grave -0 & Associates ADDRESS: P.O. Box 896, Oroville,CA 95965 DATE PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT PREPARED ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORICA., EXEMPTION DATE FILED DETERMINATION AND DATE NEGATIVE DECLARATION W DATE ADOPTED MITIGATED NEG: DECLARATION - DATt ADOPTED M IMPACT REPORT DATE CERTIVIED STATE CLEARINGHOUSE ,._,-w-,.�.-.... _. ..�,�cvc,.. ..wu,.,.a.:� ws...,,�=�-x...-,.�,a,..:,..,:Y.g...e,.i.,.w..�.+w,..,.:.i..v.,.•www,w,+.r,s..�;.w..,�,:.W+-4».;-.-.-....,,,., :.... ;. SUB. COMMITTEE MEETING DATE ADvxsOR Y' AGENCY GEARING DATE 1 "� �1 N _ ��%Zi� "� �� " �� r��� v1. 6�16h t, ADVISORY AGENCY ACTION APPEALED APPEAL HEARING DATE BOARD ACTION COMMENTS FOR PLANNINO D1118CTOR' S RMRT, r1ITI '41•),1 l� f ` f'c111;� I `r' r71� ITU'I'T13 I;NV I RONIMT N (Al, CHECKLIST KL IST h()"' ('toie''ecitliji`li-t�hrLr.td Al;oncY) 87-01-20-01 & 02, Lo !187-'01-23-02 &. 03' Ah i1 58-21-16`6 (ptn) l « 11A(,KGROUN1? 1. tiamL chi' pro�oa�ctud: ARNCLD/COWDEWSERWOOD./NC _.�. 2, Address or proponent- an(i representative (i1` appl i,vable) Dewatn-wr_mQ.1d,-..Gary Rori l wsoc a es., �- Cowden, Rc)bert Sherwood; P..0 OL ov3:l.le CA � 9 G 5 and Kevin Finch .•_a4.- - "may . �� y i, project descripticn`i rtatiye P`armi Maps Ti. LiANIiATMY 1?INt)It T9 t F, SiGNI VICAICI; Yi-- S Pml'_1111 NO a, Dues tlicr plr)►ect hove the potrnti l to degrade Oie qualit}� or the:envirollnient substantiallY reds the habitat or rr rish rii wi.'ldli re species, rat a r'ish or wildlire population to drop bel.ola self setsiainTnll levels, threaten to ciinlYntite a plat•' lrnimatl ccimrnr.rtity, I-educe the number or rertract „C*» fango of' a r`trct or endangered I)Ilnt or animal cr el ilninalto important examples or the major periods p itovyl �� k atr (,alt l'ornin hiSto14 cr rehi. �.� h, Does' thrr project have the potential 'uo achi"O shalt't •trrnr hc,nerits to tho detrlm ent of brig-term, 1`�rlvironmc�rrtal goals'? (A short term impact on the art 1,i1*01,1111ent is one 11hich occurs in n relatively tmpactik Cnda einto the: mitre «') " it bl•icl' l ierrod of tirrrc While ionc,•torrn will c hues tl;{ ptrijuct hatvct 't)npacts tahich al"e incivldu-- atlly' i mited but cumulatively considerable'? (A project nlay impact on two or more septirata resott"Co' tvherw thu iml),wt on each relliource is telativoly small , but iyherc7 the orreet or the total or' those in1j),1cts on 't1w r nvi rmime'n-t 1s sign r.IcOnt,l cl. 1vI(,s the iii°o evt have onvironmentatl e'CI'cc�ts %bich will. ~Mhos(' Obstant ial, advery�� r(I"eCL's on lttrintttt hc'inc,;, vithor tlivoctiv or lndirectly7 ('I() ile h)r tate txnd Agency) a n fire li;r r it car till- ini ki.tl e atilrart, i.o)11 1111NShave sgO trlrant crr e~k 1Ib, find thK i°opnsecproject Ipreparmlt 1d t + OTIVI J%(,11 ARArlON will ' ` j Ik e l i " Yproject r y"« '«+. «' 1 C I?'t�l; 'rind that ai tliritr�h file itrkiacasell cot�tt d have r1 s r ►t l „ rAr.rtt t I n tlrrk vw;v r.'emle ,c tilts Plll I'IGAil lclN i+tbASU111.5 I+ scl lbod 'oil rl � f1 t:ltrs .it t,r«°hirkl S h.�i,t. 11�,it,c been ar4lklrcl to tltr� pro�ic�rvt, A N1.C,�1't'i'l l I)1`C,1.;fi!1M 1Tia wi l t hc' pt'k'prtrr«d, I,`ti1; r 11+u1 the ti'rtrlitisvci pl"o,jeet, MAY hAvti a yiTli11:Ncont rrl'oet vitt t onrrc'nt nn,l ltn 1:S1'IItCiNMlV1'A�l, IMPACT 1?1.�1i010' is rVWOl'c'kll PLANN1NCl till'Aklisll.NI' David R: 14 rXChimus, % oc14 e p anni✓ -Re ir° �" - C IV, ENVIRONMENTAL IMI-HCTS , xp anations o, a "yes' and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheet(s)) YES �. EARTH. Will the proposal result in significFint: a. Unstable earth conditions MAYBE ' NO Np or in changes i geologic substructures? b, Disruptions, displacements compaction o9veTcO'r . t gp sorb Ci Changevin�to ograhh gtopography g p y ground surface relief features? gr . --��- d.. Destruction, covey=ing br modificatia,n off' X any .unique geologic or physical features? �-: Increase in wind or water -eros either on or off-site?' on of soils, f:, Changes in deposition or.erosion g n of+;:beach sands, or changes in -- siltation, deposed^n or aros,icn which may modify •the channel of a river or stream or the -bed •of -the Ocean or any bay, in or, lake? g. :Loss of Prime'-agriculturally productive soils ou'ts'd•e designated urban • areas? h. Exposure Of people or property togeologic hazards such `-- X1 as earthquakes, landslides, mud, ' slides,` ground failure or similar hazards'? AIR. 1Vi1,1 the proposal result in substantial: a• Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. vrefumeson of ob``ectnnable odors, smoke C . Alteration of air movement; moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, locally or regionally? 3: WATER : Will 'the proposal result in substantial: a. Changes in currents- or the course or dYrectI Oft of water movements in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes ih absorption rates, drainage g patterns or the rate and amount of su';face runoff? c. Need for off-site surface drainage improve-: meats, including vegetation removal, channel- nation or culvert installation? d: Alterations to tj�e course or £1 ow of flood waters? L- Change in the amount Of'surface water an any water body, Ea Discharge into Surface• waters $ or ii1• any al teraCion of surface. �+�ater quality, includi but hot limito to, temperaturng e:, d ssaJ ved oy en or turbidity? Al g' teration of the direction or rate of` flowof ground i'�ators? h Change in the quantity nr quality of . . ground W?L�� either through direct additions or jvath. drawals, or through interception of an aquifQr by cu't'S er OxcaVations 1+ deduction .in the amount of hater ot}lert��,Se available eor public tinter supplies; Jti tXposure of people or property to Ovate relate d; l zards :such as flooding? � - 6ia.akfi YES MAYBE N LIFE. 1V ll the proposal result in tubstantial,: 4, PLANT L of species, or number a zange in the diversity including trees, Of any species of plants ( rass , crops) and aquatic plants)? rare shrubs, g unique', b, Reduction of1. the numbers of or endangered species of p rants into an C, Introduction of noW species of plants areas or an a barrier -to the normal merit of exlstina species, a xcultural crop? .X 3, Reduction in acreage of any g r proposal result in substantial.; , .q,I,MAL LIFE. 11ill.the p, p pries, or numbers 5• a.' Orange a.n'tile diversity of (birds land animals species of ,animals (birds ; of any p fish and shell fish;' including reptiles, an -isms or insects)? are benthic or )( b, Reduction in the numbers of any unique, _ .n r or endangered species of animals? C. introduction of new species of animals 'migration X an area, or. result: in a barr� er' to the migration �. or movement of an xisting fish or wildlife d. Deterioration to E habitat: result in substantial: 6. N07S 1+1111 the proposal noise levels?, _ a`reases of people to seve in 'existing b . E ap reale re n lncoise levels? sure LIGHT AND_L Wilj thepproposal produce 7 ar sig cant, light and. g 8. LAND USD 1Vill the proposal resultwent o ' plan su stsn-tial al.teratii n of the p " land use of an area? g , NAT'UPAL RESQDRCES ljili the proposal result in su stantlal al a:. increase in the rate Of use of any nater J resources?Y� b, Depletion of any non-renewable natural resources? RISK pF UPSDT� Will the proposal involve: D . p the release of hazard` a_, Ares : of e c lesion or tl but not limited to, bus sUbstances (},ncluding, estjtides; chemicals or radie't ons in fixe oil, P set conditions? --' event of an: accaLent or up 3 .�. h. possible in'terf0rence with ev flan? emergenc. response Plan or emergen��' evacuation p .ra bsal. alter the loc'.tVOPULon, ATION: 1!lill the pbrpgro�ath rate of the human ' istra.bUt�.on, on Populdtion? hc�lasing s ��i11 the prdposal affect e isjig? i�. HbUSING ,. l housing? ,Or create ;� demand. lox` additional YES MAYBE NO 13. TRANSPORTATION/'CIRCULATION': Will the proposal result in a-. Generation of substantial additional vehicld 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 hazard's to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 14: PUBLIC SERVICES. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need fox new or altered governmental services; a. Fire protection`? X b. Pol,3,*e protection? X C. Schools? --- )f d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e, Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? X f. Other governmental services': aC 15 ENERGY. Will the pxoposa.l result, in, a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel ,or energy? b. se Substantial increase in demand. upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of now so„rces of energy? 16, UTILITIES, ;v..11 the proposal result in a need for v neiq 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 djtposal.7 17. RVAN HEALTH. 11 the proposal result a, Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (exclUding menta, healt;h)'7 b6 txposure of people to, pejtential health hazards? �( 18, AESTHETICS, 11111 the proposal result in the o" bstructiOn of any scenic vista or �r,eW open to the public,or will, the proposal result in the creation of aft aesthetically offensive site open to public view? �; YT.S MAYBENO 19 . RECREATION. Will the proposal result in an impact the upon quality or quantity of existing` recreations] opportunities 20. CULTURAL RESOURCES. a. Will t e proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or 4 historic archaeological site? b. Will the proposal result in adverse hysical, 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 re• strict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact a ,area? V. DISCUSSION OF EMVIRONMENTAL"Eli"ALIJATION AP 58 2i-1,5G(stn) See attached. y AL.. CVAt..UATIQfV AP 58-21-166 ( D r 8CUSS T oKi OF CNV I RONMCNT Ptn ) Development or at least 16 additional roadways and !accessory buildinos decl<s�'manddes: citiveways, result in potentially significant disruption, displ*r_Ild patios Will l is end avercave— n ng of the so i 1 , and changes in topo9r rpltY unci surface relief features, which will lead to changes In abndgroun ground rates, drainage patterns? and Could surface runoff from the increase the rate or amount of property. These changes could lead to y teased eros}on of soils on site, which,maY resul{; in siltation of Inc stream on site the i nci ud i rig downstream 1 ocat i'o s soubidity in the waters both of the stream and Lake Drovllledtontheesc tut south. Because of these potent I a l impacts, any exr�c should be revegetated and storm drainagewa s ri ra "-ed 'so}l surfaces o assed ure that; additional erosion �cioeOrnOtherot means' pl acs+. employed rn order t 1g►4d; This project will effectively remoYe a of moderate timber potential 1 and from ,any=cotipro�S r motet y 140 acres otrr i C timber use. 1h: Ali of Butte County is located within e Moderate Car:hOtreke Intensity Zone VIII. The subject property 'is " g j Which :is of unknown activity. Yt 1 located approximately Mile south of the Bi Bend Fault' Construction of buildings to Uniform Building Code standards for seismically active, areas should occupants in ,case of ,seismic actPvo��de. adequate protection to 30 o Grot.thdwatet, resources i n the area are unknown and potent i r 1 limited. Sixteen indi !duel wells on the 140"act-;e site could 11 deplete rhlnimal aquifers. ocally ad : The subject 1 u- Proper^may is locatedin an area or critical winter deet habitat. Due to surround!-ng developments of les than �0 acrot the area has been Compromised. The indicated that~ they w i 1 1 not object- top h ml "t Of i Fish and Came hos `r"� d visions if, Cbr^fain bepartMitigation measures take place <tee attached letters tram the t of Fish and Game->. It should be noted' that some of those suggested mitigation Measures cannot tai<e place tinder oxime o e " Grdihances: As such, this D County deer 'habitat in the arp-a, project wool d have a s i n I f i cant effect on g The stro4m on s, i to which p�ira l l e l s Dark Can s i on I f i cant r i P�•! min hob i titt and Yo'rt i�taari 18 a site of of Flsh end Gamo ^ hoxrld be protected. The bepartment has t hc'ommended tau i 'l d 1 nr wh 1 Ch will , if i tnp 1` etn ori ted � adequat e l �r tbaol� s a 1 ong the Creek z t Chet , hob i tat Y pi^otic Theses pro JeCts will' represent~ a further i n fru :Ion of C�,.. Par—'s into rel pit l vel y r.rndevel o r. �. act c co or. Approvel' or �trjcst p d �r�eZls south resP the Wlohwtry 70 Or may tr i agger rerlUesbt for ao oriel development n the lmmr,�diate rtes and to the south.­. 15! The de-y :1 opment of at l Basi; 16 .additional hor>fias r fes i tr the w i 1 i represetlt an i ncre se it, traff l c do Clark' CcrnyOn i�bad which' rte l odd t o tra f f l d I-iaaarcl and ma i l-rtenance ►^� qu i t^ohrr n is w i l l Rodd i s e aul-do�ttt ^ Dark canyon thre G34rtt4 c wl-i i ch ecru I c�:s more t�F1an �0 lot County bd i V I s i on Cr d i nanCo, r 3 tr i t^er In such cases, �.i►�Cui{itiorla t}rat is3 �Y tvJ0 County -standard accesses to pub i i c 1 Finch Tentative parcel Map shows a 25-footarright-of-waydout tod0lKevin Bund Road to the east;. It is recommended that the access road CPaiutQ, Drive) be extended to that right-of-waY, and that right-of-way w i denied and improved so as o provide circulations Because of the number' of lots access Ing Paiute Drive, and the number of potential ,additional lots that could be created under the existing zoning, it is recommended that Paiute Drive be improved so that the public emergency vehicles will have.adequate access, and that the roadd con,tructiall criteria will match the intensity of use as required by the Bu,t to County Genera 1P 1 an Cir, Eteme CWIat i on Element and Land Use ,povng the road to the private road standard for mountain recreation subdivisions (Department of Public Works Standard. RV), as adopted by Board of Supervisors Resolution 87-16, dated February 3, 1987. 14: These projects w11 represert an incremental increase in demand for public services in a rural area, 16a,b: power and telephone lines will have to be extended into the property as much as 314 mile. 20: The subject property is in an area of high archaeological Sensitivity. An archaeologicalr 9ica1 ` a previous pt`o,ject, andclearance1 earance was recommend n conjunct t noted that an archseolagical site was discovered Onthe Robert ltshcul be Sherwood' parcel. That ,site has been cati~r 1 ogued, and no additional M 14, i ?fat i ° .n measures recommended. See the attached archaeological survey: II: MANDAT0l4Y FINDINGS OF 'SIGN11=1CANCE a: See Item 5`d. b,cc The cumulative effect of four separate each s the same as a l b- l rt subdivision. ,Asparcel maps of four lots e such, the projects should be developed to the same standards that would normally apply to s subdivision, While the impacts assooiated with each, four-lof Project are not significant, they ares when grouped together, sign 1 f cant" if this prIoject, i:r i goers s to i 1 ar ro `ect�,� i n the then even greater impacts can be oxpot t ar_a, p ,1 A p�.,t_d: Sun estizd M i t i c+at i on thn sur s 1 Show on the final IT rp a 9n4`fc� develtwpment-fro�e setback aloha each side of all r;manrn t sty -roams <,-ill: maps '2" Show on the flnal map a 50-FOwt development-fres setback along each snide of all intermittent stroams tall maps?, PrOvI y be circulation att of F r l east_ two ► o�,rte.s coh.structe+J �. Pr ovule cit^culatrc�n via at Works si,andar+ais to to Sutte Col,jmroads (011 maps,),Oubiioly-Inaintaired r..bl lc "7- . , Applicant Arnold,Shry_ rwood, Assessor's l arcoi it cowden, P i ncl7 58-21-166 (rjtn ) Log it 57-01-20-ol and 02 e7-01-23-02 and 03 DATA-SHEET A ro.iect Descr l pt i on 1. Type of Project: Four Tentative Parcel Maps. 2. Brief Description: To divide a total of approximately 140- acres into 16 parnels of` from 5 to 20 acres each; 3. Location: East side of Dark Canyon Road approximately '1/4 mile south of State Highway 70. 4. Proposed Density of Development." Up to 5"acres per dwelling. uni 5. Amount of Impervious Surfacing: Minimal, 6. Aro-ss and Nearest Public Roaut s ): Property e thgRr fronts on Canyon Road or 'takes access to Dark canyon Road via ite road easements 7 d of Sewage D1sposaI Individual septic systems. h- ire of Wa'ter Supp'e'r` Ind! Y 1 dual vie ' s, 9. roc. i m i t>y of Power Lines: To property. 10. Potential for further land divisions and development: High. Zoning would allow 2-5 acre parcels, or 11 to 15 more parcels.` � v i rgrilLi tical Seta; nca Phvs.ical _-.Eny.i.ronmont; 1 Terrain General Tapooranhid Character: Moderate to gently:. r i dg6l acid abov(. steeper danyen rav i tie in a mounta i rioUs reg 1 cin b. Slopes: Neat-1y _level on hilltops to Over 50% slop 3s on canyon walls, d. Elevation**. 1 800 -1�8 0 f cet above Sea Leve l d. Limiting Factors Steeper Slopes al ons canyon' wa11s and relative Inaccessibility of some portions of the propertye sbiis a. Types and Characteristics= Mariposa Soil Seriosy a shad 1 ow gravel 1 y loam on hilly terra I n ex,h i b i t l nq moderate Permeability, b, Limiting F'attorst., Shallow depth s l apes t high erosion potent! 'til ,3. Nati.�tdl Hazards of .the Land c�nca: Moderate i;arthgLiake l hr eris i ty 2rrtl)e VIII. a. Lt anion PoLd a Earthquake ht i a`i : Moderate to high. c Landsl i d + Modermbe to high, d F i ro Hazardt 'High e,. Expans i Ve Soil PobenLlbil. Low. 4i Hyde-o l ogy a- Surface Water: Dark Canyon p traverses arosterl y region tiiri of the roperty. Flow is south to Lake JpoyI lle within approximately 3 miles High likelihood o kW w existing on site. tprin�z b. Groundwater: Unknown. C. Dra 1 nage Character st i cs; Area i s we 1 dr, f rt srJ to ort -site dra i nageivays . d. Annual Rainfall (normal): 55-so". e. Limiting Factors= Unknown domestic wells. 9r cundwater supplies for a« Visual/Scenic Quality: = Wigh, mountainous runt 1 at-ea. b. Acoustic Quality: 'Nigh. T Air Quality: High: 1 Q1 491 Ce31 �nV i riDn�t1�I'lt. Vegetation: Mixed, transition F forest, Yellow ine, Douglas F! r, some Sugar Pirie.Al so hladr;one, B i 9 Leaf and Mountain Dogwood. Extensive Maple, Fled Oak Populations of Manzan`ita also r'. resent. Growth of populatiowoody species is relatively dense a gide 'variety of herbaceous plants i present. 9. Wildlife Habitat: The project is located within an Area of Special Biological Importance < cr i t i Cal) regaY�d i ng the Bricks Mountain Deer Herd Bald Eagle range exists Fap'Proximately,1/2 mile to the east around Lake Orov',11e. Cultural Environment= 10. Archaeological and Historical Resources in the area: Wigle archaeological Sensitivity. " 11 . Butte County General 01 an cies i G Re.�.� nation (" rdential. aoth'ill Area 1�« Existing Zoning. FR-P- and FR-5 18. Existing Land Use ori-site 14« Surroundi,n9 Area: Vacant forest land. a. LandUses: Open forest l grid and scattered residences at rural densitiec. b« Zon11194 F'R-2, FR��R-2rJ: c. Gen plan desi9nn8t' 6hS: than Res d, Parcel Sizes: � i dent i a l n 1 acre to aver 3�o acr�^es. e. Population: Spar"sely papulat,od at rural densities; 15. Character of 8" , and Area: Transit dna1 laid use area', in 1reSion. 6. Nearest Urban Area. approximately mate 1 � r 17« Relevant Sphores 0p Infl ai�rlCe., y 2p miles, 18 Improvements `"tandards Urban Area/a• 19. Fire Protec b l on service No a « Nearest r:oUnty < St:ate) r i re stat, Ono. 'Go 1 don Volunteer- Company r.-in COrIc � eathrer- Road. kt« 4�latOr Avai labi �iby= Flrr� banker's oriiy, 20, Schools i n Aral e: r '1 den Faati tr Uh i Or'1 5choo l b Union i stir in n l clrov'r 1 1 'on High 'school STATE Or CALIFORNIA --THE RESOURCES AGENCY bGUKMEIIA_N, Governor ,DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME REGION 2 liufFO 1701 NIMBUS ROAD, SUITE A Co. Planning Cqp� ; + RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA 05670 916) FEB G 1987 tcT ( 355-7020 Oroville, California FEB - 5 198 Mr.John Mendonsa Assistant Dirctor Butte County Department of Public works "r County Center Drive Orovilit CA 95965 Dear m.e. Mendonsa-e The Department of >;ish and Game has reviewed Dewain Arnold's Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) a , proposal to ditride about ZO acres rota four parcels of f.ave acres each (AP 58-21-166). The is property located near Dark Canyon Read aboutfive miles southeast of Paradise: The site is withih the designated critical winter range of the Bucks Mountain deer i erd, The TPM site is within a portion of the MaoretoWn deer herd that has been affected by parcels less than 20-Wattes. Would ould' not object to the a tl7e b Therefore, we T.,Mf the following mitigation measures are implemented; 1, The TPM be subject to a deer mitigation fee to be adopted b the Board of Supervisors, 2. 00 98 be controlled and notll g ee pursuant aowed to run fr r to ah ordinance to be adopted by the 13oard Of 8`upervisor8. 3. A 100 -foot and -50 foot setback buffer be,established along eeach. side of all permanent and intermittent streams. i Ii we can be at further_ assistance, please contact ferry Mensclay Cnvironmental Services 5upezvisor, telephone n one ( 916) 355-7030 James D. Me8totsmiHI Regional Manager .en GEOAQE DEUKMEJIAN, Govnlnbr STATE OF CALIFORNIA --THE RESOURCES AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME Buffo co. Planning061nm' o REGION 2, 1701 NIM6US ROAD, SUITE A FEB' G 1987 95670: RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA �`,tl�1{prp14 ( 916) .355-7020 Oroylba FEB ..31997 NIt. John Mendonsa Assistant Director Butte Coun�,y Department of Public wo,t,ks 7 County Center Drive oroville, Cts 95965 Dear. Mr. Mendo'nsa; areviewed Ona Gattlproosalto divide approximately 40 The Department of cap ( a (TPM), p P Tentative Parcel Map acres into four pa. -reels of about is located 14t 10, 8, andDarkcres each d (AP 58-21-166). The property .:about five miles southeast of Paradise.: The site is within the 'Bucks Mbuntain deer herd. aboutdesi critical winter range of the of the parcel will adversely affect Subdivision and development migratory deer use. ; Subdivision of lands into smaller pare e]s ha.. an adverse impact As lauds become dividea c� a upon migratory deer use of their ranges: c es, this impact becomes more into parcels smaller than 20 -acres, affectc:r .;5 evident. Deer use becomes impaired, mig'ratal,-y movement of forage drops below that level necessary t:o IR and the availability sustain herd numbers. As parcels become 5 -acres or less the,.. being able to support migratory lands are no longer Considered as deer uses in order to mitigate impacts upon, migratory deers to compensate for habitat must be improved and protected elsewhere the loss of via: le doer ranges. Subdivisions hM7 adversely afi ocfod more than 40 percent' of the y11 to resolve y critical winter •tinge in Butte Count . In an effort er conflict in Butte County, the Department has the subdivision/d r �, 1986 report o recommended a s�., t�.s of acSuoervisor8Dto imp lemis (see copy presented to the ,.,pard of p previously sent +-U. you). The subject TPM site s'qa8within s area if 'mitigation measures are where further do.!r°,;Lopimeht can oce'ar imp>letnented- The TPM site is w.Lthin a portion of the Bucks Mountain deer herd than 20"adres. TherefotO that has been of -�.dbt ] by parcel's less obj ':t to the approval of the TPM if the folloviing W6 wouldhot mitigation measu".,s are implomonted: 1. The TPR oe subject to a deer initit�ation fee, to be adopted by the Board Of SuE�ervis�irs STAN OF CA11FORNIA--tHE RESOURCES AGrrJLY 1 DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME ceoacE DEUF,rltliAN, REGION 2 1701 NIMBUS ROAD, SUITE A Buf+O Co. Planning CCf1Ay1� RANOJO CORDOVA, CAUFORNIA 95570 4^ (916) 355-7020 FEB 10 1987 ' Oroville, Califorw�� FEB 51g8? Mro John Mendonsa Assistant Director Butte County Department of Public Work 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95565 Dear Mr. Mendonsa: The Department of Fish and Oame has reviewed £Robert Sherwo Tentative Par 31 Ma od';s f ,i0, � a proposal to divide about 60 acres into Lour parcels of 10, 14; 17, and 20 acres each The property is located about four miles southeast pfp 58-21`1GG) Dark Canyon Road. The site is within the designated Winter on Of the Pucks Mountain deer herd,. r range the parcel will adversely affetL TigbatoryiOh aner d development of The TPM site is within a portion of the sucks Mountai that has been affected b, n deer herd we would not object to the approval Of �henT'�M ares. Therefore, Miti atioh measures are implemented t}e following g The TPM bJ � adopted h the Bo -art deer mitigation fee, to be 7.1 � �� 7 oa f Superva cors 2. Per'meter fencing of each barbed Wire. To allow parcel should b+� limited tc be constructed of five strands or lo of d,00r$ ss tllbsf en ewshould The top strand should be no hi her than 46 ire, ground, the lowers s '` above thy, ground:, strand no less than 16o above the 3. Cogs be controlled and ,not allowed t:O run free to an ordinance to be adopted by the Supervisors. soard of , pursuant . A 100 -Foot and.50 foot setback buffer I7o est b along each side of all permanent- and into a lisped stroams. rmittent_ fiM1 . STATE OF CALIFORNIA ---THE RESOURCES .+, GEORGE DUMM k'JIAI1, fipvFvnor DEPARTMENT of FISH AND GAME REGION 7lawningCMIM �u}1D Co. P °Ior 1761 NIMBUS '0OAO, SUITE A RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA 96670 �� 19$7 'PY. (916) 355-7020 FEBf G.17 laS ©roviila, cd;iora EB - 5 T i. Mr:. John Me'ndonsa Assistant Director Butte County Department o Public 'Works 7 ,County Cent-- Drive Qroville, CA 95965 Dear Mr. Mendon a The Department of Fish and Game has reviewed Kevin Finch's Tentative Parcel. Map (TPM)j a proposal to divide about; 22 acres. into fOl, parcels Of $, 5.25, 6.75, and 5.25 acres each (AP 55-21-166). The property is located _about four miles southeast of Paradise.near Dark Canyon Road. The site is within the designated winter range of the Bucks Mountain doer herd'. Subdivision and development of the parcel �,dll adversely affect migratory deer use. The TPM site is within a portion of the Bucks 'Moun'tain deer herd that has been affected by parcels Less than 20 -acres. Therefore, we would not object to the approval of the TPM if the following mitigation measures are_ implemented; I. The TPM be subject to a deer mitigation foe, to be adopted by the hoard of Supervisors, 2i Perimeter fencing of parcels 2,3 and 4 she-,alld be limited to barbed wire, To allow passage of deal,°, the fence should be constructed of five strands or less of barbed Faire: The top strand should be no higher than 48" above the ground, the lower strand no loss than 161I above the ground, 3. Dogs be cantrol'led and not allowed to run free, pursuant to an ordinance to be adopted by the Board of supervisors, 4. A 100 -foot and -50 toot setback buffer bo established along each side of all permanent and inter tnittent stream y I ritroductioD In order to assess the archaeological impacts of a pi=oposed subdivision involving approximately 110 acres of land locatod about 1.5 miles south of Jarbo Gap and east of State Route 70 within Ilut'to County, California, the firm of Ron Graves & Associates, acting 'on oehalf of the property owner Mr. James Ladd, contracted for a complete rocords search and on—foot reconnaissance of the parcelin compliance with recommendations received from the Butte County 'Planning Commission._ Accordingly, on Thursday, January 23, 1986, project archaeologist D. McGann conducted an intensive', on -foot reconnaissance of tho project area for the purpose of locating and recording any evidence of prehistoric or significant historic use and/or occupation. The Ladd parcel consists of an irregularly-shaped piece of land located about 1.5 miles south of Jarbo Gap immediately south of the intersection of State Route 70 and Dark Canyon, Road on the ridge above the North rork of the Feather River. Dark Canyon'Road forms a portion of the western perimeter of the parcel which extends Westward to the Section line between Sections 35 and 7.6. *he current proposal calls for splitting the land into four separate: parcels rnmiiir,g from 10 to 50* acres in size, each of which wcLild eventually be subjected to homesite and perhaps other developments. In view of the potential adverse affects of future construction to cultural resources which slight exist wit;'iin the area, and in view of the general archaeological sensitivity of the reg`ioo, '5utte County andotherregulations required that cultural resources be fully ;invoi;..cu! ied and formally assessed' prior to project approval, pursuant to S'Ir.tion 106 of 1'he National Historic Preservation Act of 19661 as amended (16 U.S C. 470), pru�e.durss of the Advisory Council or, Historic Preservation (36 CFR 800), anc 0her legislation and orders. - The remainder of this report details the results of the required archaeological survey and' inventory and provides' appropriate recommendations. All fieldwork procedures followed guidelines provided by the State's Office of Historic Preservation (Sacramento) and are In conformity with accepted professional standards. Lontidn The James Ladd parcel is iodated within a portion of the southeast quarter of Section 35 of Township 22 North, Range 4 East, II.D.11,, of tile. USES Berry Creek, California, 7.5 quad (see attached Projo-ct Lotntion Map). The parcel consists of a total of approximately 140 acres of partially timbered and brush—covered terrain within unincorporated lands of Butte: County, Records Search Prior to going into the field the archaeological records maintainori b the Northeast California information tenter (CSU—Chico) were examinee ' ) any existing recorded prehistoric or historic sites within the projectJ fol` In addition, the National Register of Historic Places (US 83was aroa, i GI 1983) was also consulted. No s, g Y r Y j Sites are currentl recorded on or immediately adjacent to the project area, although several rockshelter and Indian sites have been recorded, with iii 1-2 miles of the project area, Wale none of these previously recorded sites would be affected by the their presence indicates the level of archaeologicall p°sed Ladd project, zone within the Sierra Nevada mountains (cf., Jensen l ,,,,sensitivity l; 1gg jvity of this Ethnographically the project area falls within territory which was occupietl 6y the Nu. hwesterh Maidu, or Konkow Indians (Riddell 1978: Figure: 1). Although the ethriograph,c data do not identify any specific sites within n the project area, the general ethnographic information in combination with ' the results obtained from previous archaeological surveys and excavations within the region (e.g. , Jensen 1978; 1979; 19a2; lg83 a number of 1985) suggested Oat' prehistoric site types might be located within the area, including the fol owing: (1) aboriginal middens located on the ridges above' major stream courses and on knolls or flats adjacent to smaller drainage (2) aboriginal milling stations heated cin rock outcrops within the vicin' Of good black oak acorn collection areas; ity flakes and implements Wulting from short term use and Occupation;is (3) surface scatters lith - isolated finds of aboriginal lithic flakes and artifacts, and (4)-various als Of historic sites dating to time periods between about 185b and the present. Such sites have been recorded Within the immediate project vicinity, throughout hor�ltiow Indian territory and Within the Prov lle Localit generally. Y lrieldework As noted, fieldwork for the 'archaeologist b. McGanr+ on Thu-rsda project was conducted by project survey involved crass-crossin t, y� January 2�1 1986, The oh—root transects ranging from 10 to 15gMe,'tel~sparcel apart aind partia lye follid owing Many g n g nd r�ontour,�, p tl � �xaminatioi7 of th., surface involved ins er. turbo aromas including road cut , odent middens a. f disturbed an o evidence of subsurfa" cultural materlal; and stream eroded bani;s, for Vegetation consisted ; f mixed confers and digger ,pine ante With brush species including especially ceanothus ohd MOnzoh tt), Interspersed s, bark Canyon Creek, Which cuts through the western edge of kh�t� par Along severajiparian asSodiati0n was cncoUntered dohsisting of berries, ferr�S and deciduous tree species, minim6l QrbUhd dlearinn in dot junction with aba t au road grading and some p t p Iog9ing Were In eviduhce on the parcel, although,these would not have totally obliterated all evidence of past prehistoric use or occupation if such existed within the area. Areas of dense brush and grass concentration, particularly within the southeast portion of the parcel, could have concealed some ,of the evidence for prehistoric and historic use/occupation, particularly if ,such evidence consisted of nothing more than light surface scatters of flakes or artifacts., Survey Re's ;lts and Recommendation No evidence of non' -contemporary of nric use or occupation Was encountered during fieldwork. Evidence of prehistoric use was encountered at a single locale which was recorded as a prehistoric site: Prehistoric Site 'Ladd 410t The site consists of a bedrock mortar miliin9 station situated iat the confluence of a small intermittent drainage' descending westerly into Dark Carlyjn Creek. Two granite outcrops contain a notal of seven bedrock mortar cupules, one located on one of the outcrops and six more located on the second outcrop, situated ca 10meters north. A thorough inspection of the surrounding area failed to produce any; additional evidence of prehistoric use or occupations and this site may best be viewed as a satellite task—specific locale associated with occupation at one or more of the major village sites recorded within the general vicinity. Recommendation for Site _Ladd 0: The present project resulted In formally recording this site and in so doing has preserved its informa"tion and research values. No further mitigation of potential impacts is necessary, although it is hoped that th-� owner will preserve the site for its limited recreational and general interest value,: Recommendation for the Remainder of.the Ladd parcel: In view of the negative field survey and records search results for 'the remainder of the, parcel, archaeological clearance is also recommended for these areas, However] should future construction or other development activities reveal evidence of subsurface p`rohistoric or historic cultural materials a qualified archaeologist should be contaotad immediately in ordor to asses>s the Impacts of the project to the cultural resources involved: Ref ererices a Jensen, 1978 ,Archaeological Peter M. Test Excavations at Three Prehistoric Sitos within {� the Mendocino National Forest's Chico Tree Improvement f=arm, Butte County, California. Report on File, Northeast California information Center, CSU-Chico. 1979 Archaeological Reconnaissance and Overview for the Proposed Southeast Chico 'Development Project. Report on File, Northeast. California Information Center, CSU-Chico, and Cook & Associates, Oroviile. 1981. Archaeological Reconnaissance of the 6,500 Acre Galen and Camp oodie Timber Sale Areas, Butte and Plumas Counties, California. Report on File Plumas National Forost, Quincy, California. 1982 Cultural Resources Overview and Field Survey for the proposed Collins Lake Basin Development Project, Yuba County, California. Report on File, Foothill Design Group, Marysville, California, and North Central California Information' Center, CSU-Sacramento 1983 Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed Masek Subdivision Project on Keefer Road,Butte County, California, Report on File, Northeast California. ,Information Center, CSU-Chico. 1985 Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed French Creek Hydroelectric Project, Butte County, California, Report on File:, - Oroville Wyandotte lrrigakion District and Northeast California' Information Center, CSU--Chico Riddell, Francis Ai 1978 Maida and Konkow IN, Handbook of North American Indians Volume' _ 8: California, Robert F. Heizer,, Editor, pp; 370-386, 5mithsohiarl" institution, Washingtohy D.C. United States Department of the Interior 1983 National Register of Historic Placers Federal Register through December 31, 1983.''Washington,, D.C: "N UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY MODIFIED FOR USDA FOREST SERVICE USE 121 ° 301 apg000m E. GLifNcr a nu r ° , 39A5 y� �63Q RULGA 4 v MP 631 4 E.. j ,. , 1 ♦,,IAM,r✓,'^�: r ' `in ,°R,} 1 � ,�..� � �'1.`w" jt )'k �`{=�/.!s ., � ' t , �s x:.l � ,.,. 1 i 1 (1� 117b. `1 t 1 �1l 1 1, 1 %l ^f_Y - w•.`• y. S '1 1 9„` T r to t r W : yt . oc ` L! P 1f J 71 I, gEVG i1 A 1• �"- ,{•_t .,t girl vi. f� iti` V F>, t� 1'. Iju•" Fll'eCon rol'- `Reit ►c" =# •�. �' , StBt% Pyy e. t q r A " ', `•+,^,, r y .'j'"' arb p� -, :;�• IIP A n ri Pr `�il' .� '"%' s �; 1111yy ty 1V a.oO'� to �, r i t « %, 54$45q ?) 4 u� / �.s. k' /,..�1 -IT Ie•-;-+ j -� � :.. X198 .�� ' `I 1' �✓«r' r Z�'' a { + ?txty >; ti t uust t(dn�. �d'�•aY� Y Ali n k �' + arkhlll �.� '� 1�N � .,",� �i + t r'w �( ktt' a >♦ ttl w ;,q ..,.., c ..... « .. 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Township 22N Ringo.-._ 4B NE $E NtiV Y4 of of Y, of '/. of Saotlttti "- Ueso (Mor.) i`IDAI .(• f 5. 64-P Coordinatost MMS - mmN (from NW corner of map) 6. Elevation t V. Locatton, __ from State Route 70 take Big Bend Road 1/2 mile to Atersection with Dark Canyon Road,, prc,eed down Dark Canyon koad'ca. 50 motors to first pull-off; Froin the -east side of Woad descend to Dail Canyon Creok and its confluence with a small unnamed tributary. Site is at the confluence of the two; _. _ ( 1 8, proir)stortc x Histoiic'� Protohistoric 9. Site Dascriptiont . Site consists of a bedrock m)rtar milling stations, with l cupule on . single outcrop and 7 ci.tpules Oil a second single outcrop,, No additional associated cultural material 10. Area, 129m(length)k 2 m(width) 24 M2, Method of Detotminaition: Pacing ( ) i1 D6011 em' cm ' Mathod of Datarmtliutionl - Examine surrounding area, trowel. ( ) 1x, Factures, .. None, other than mortar cppules N 13, ,,101aest vone 14, Non-AttifactualComiltut)ontst None 15 data N ortibilt ♦ acgtdod 0y1 t)ix11 PiC tiiYin (1 17.Affiliation and Addeaw derisen Assbgigt,C's s ,4181,)"ountAin _Circle, Chico z CA bf A aat a (hev, WM SOW of California — The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Pefmonont Ttinomfai: ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE RECORD nto, yr. I'.�� Temporary Number; - Lndd 111 Pago 2 of ,____� " Agency Designation; ---------------- 10. Human Remainst None 16, Site Integrity: Good zo. Nearest Water (typo, distance and direction Dark Cmlyon Creek 2 meters west, t ') 21. Lerpost Body of Water within 1 km (typo, distance and direction)- Same 22, Vegetation Community (site vicinity), QVerStory mix cbnife'rS `i- graSSeS _ (Plant List ( ) 1 ( ! 23, Vogatation Community (on site): Swi e (Ptak Referent os for above: Munz 9Keck 1959 24, Site Soil' . ROGk ( ) M Surrounding Soil: ReC1Ch5h, ROC}Cx 2(3. Geology:. 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Q iD c,' 2089 �q 4�� �� ry'� iii I✓,����.r �.....«��a�h._ 'y ��;�i„°01'��Ir. s. `fir ,r! � � a�.: p�� af�'>� #x tf ` f , fir f � (1 ti.✓ � �� ��i �1, � t rU 51 iiap� �Nk•� Y�@� ��{ �St w e w' r y I � rl" . ✓� pri y� y r ,,r�, y� tgtIs<; f ti �.._ x„x�t III �; , w ' y r ,k a a'se `r. � �arkh a `x � ';nA� '` , x � 2 �hyx' `�r w ,�' v � x [� �*r pS "'.3 rry .., V �u�1� ✓ "1 r ,•. r�M1l � �1,� ��Y r " Ilw x Y� rblt;;"'�• Jn" x. �j r Ir� � y Ladd + � ,w;w,•• h � `��� e -, .,,�'" ' „,� d E� }. p r{, 3` f w �7" ,+fu... �SYC I L � � .W � ,� � J� 1 .✓? yy,,,, y' t ty; ���, � e �� �� f ��>z�wa� ari t a '�5� r �� ff✓'f r( n '.�. tirt ` \�1rx '��IGIf :"�.{ra ,' w 7 i19`� /764 r r a�;.. + "Yr" \ "� �":. �,� 'I , ? �%'..""�` \../,uj ��)hti�?�,`N= \\."j J0 `x ,t�: `M•`��^* o� �,.�r ,r�� +rr " ��,�. ..«.,..� .J / � ^ � '� '� r i • '4'1! 1' n) 4 t 4 ' �;`� w°'r ..� , y.� � �1 r ,y, °,+—`ti� N,�' �� �#,, �'ip 4 I �5d i - � Vi � � r r � x yf M1 � u'f �i• tx M1 ' J� p ll,Memorandum Iter De artaa enfa ro: Advisory Agency FROM: Planning Director sUBJEM REPORT ON TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOP KEVIN FINCH ON, AP458-21-169 DAM November 17, 1987 This is a Proposal to divide 22+- acres to create _four 51i+- acre parcels. The present zoning is FR -5 (Foothill - Recreational, 5 acre parcels). The Land Use Plan Map of the Butte County General: Plan designates this area as Foothill -Residential. There are no specific or community Plans for the area. The proposal does not conflict with County zoning n adopted or p. er any P Proposed element of the Butte County General' Plan not any County, specific or'community plan. - The subject property will c' a impact p critical winter deer herd area and there are cumulative impacts associated with this project and other nearby projects that have not been mitigated. The applicant has been unable to comply with HeaP division: Ordinance requirements and lhas "th Dbeen tInnPturocessfor an extended Period of time, RECOMMENDATIONS Find that the project does not comply with the Butte County General Plan Land Use Map and policies. Find that the applicant has been uri&ble Health Department, to meet the requirements of the the to has been extended pending for an period of time and deny iaithout. �7rejclice the Tentat�.ve Parcel Map application for Kevin Finch on AP458-21--16`9 in accordance With section 15] 09 of the CEQA guidelines, cc: Ron Graves & Associates Kevin Finch I M STATE OF CALIFORNIA THE P,ESOURCES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Governor DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME REGION '2 �"• •, � 1701 NIMBUS ROAD, SUITE A RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA 95670 , ]alr}e Co. PiAnning'Corrr�. �� L �t n (916) 355-'O'M JUN .1 1987 Orovillo, California may 28 1987 Mr. David Rironimus, Associate Planner Butte County. Planning Department 7 County Center Drive Oroviller CA 95965 Dear, Mr Elironimus The Department of Viah and Came has reviewed Kevin "inch's Tentative Parcel Map (A.P. $8--21-i,66-portion) and wish to amend our attached Yebruary 5. 1987 letter. The ptoject site is within a portion of the Bucks Mountain deer herd's nriti.cal winter ranee that has been already impacted by parcels less than 20 acres and is within an area where further development of the deer range is measures. � possible with mitigation The Department has recommended that the Butte County Board o Supervisors adopt a series of mitigation measures for migratory deer. The assessment of a mitigation fee would be appropriate for deer and establishing a 100 foot and 50 foot setback buffer along etch side of all permanent andintermittment streams would be appropriate to protect the streams' fish and wildlife values. iioweverf untie the Board has the opportunity to adopt and implement our mitigation measures,, we recommend the use permit be denied_. 1f we can be ref, further assistance, please contact Jerry Mensch, 8nvirormi ntal Services supervisor, telephone (916) 355-7030. Sincere],yr 1 arncs D. Messerami th nag ional Manager Attachment M� r ' i GEOpGE f)f11KMElfktf �pv{rnClr ,+ S1pIF.GF ��Uf�iRN1A..-1�1E RESOURCES .. u._� DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME �;•. REGION ? - 1701 NIM@US ROAD, SUITE A RANCHO COROOVA, CAC1EGRWA 0670 (916) 355-70.20 FEB -5 1987 Mr. John Mendonsa Assistant Director Butte County Department of Public Works 7 Co-unt.y Center 01 ivy Oroville, CA 9506$ Dear Mr. Mendonsa The Department of Fish and Game has reviewed Kevin Finch's Tentative Parcel Map (TPM), a proposal to d vidF: about 22 acres into four parcels of 51 5.25, 6.75, and 5:25 acres each (AP 58-21-166). The property is located about four miles southeast of Paradise near Dark Canyon Road. The site is within the designated winter range of the Bucks Mountain; deer herd. subdivision anti development of the parcel will adversely affect migratory deer use. The iM site is within a portion of the Bucks E-to;untain deer herd that has been affected by parcels less that 20=acre8i Theeefrrey we would not object to the approval of the 'TPM if the following mitigation reasur;es are imp-1e;nented: 1. The TP44 be subject to a deer mitigation fee, to be adopted by the Board of Supervisors, 2 i Perimeter" fencing of parcels 2,3 and 4 should be limited to barbed wire. To allow passage of deer, the fence should be constructed of five strands or loss of barbed wire, The top strand should be no 'higher than 4$" above the ground, the lower strand no less than 16" above the ground'. 3i Dogs be controlled and not allowed to run free, pursuanh to an ordinance to be adopted by the Board of Supervisors. 4* A 1`00 --loot and-50foot setback buffer be established, along each side of all permanent and interm.ttehf+ s tre ams (916) 534.9587 _ VitlitNartA r� _ .. 4NNn�.7,.�r P,0" Ori0VILL5iCA96965 V punvuvat® L �S 4i86 .?J 90 Buffo C'0- Plbg11mng Comm, MAY 13 1587 May 12F Oroville, Cagiors Job VS 87-001,003,004 & 005 Finch.v Sherwood, Arnold and 'Cowden Butte County planning Dept. 7 County Center Dr OrovilFle, CA 95965 attns Daae gironimus Dear Dave, There has been so much correspondence and even more verbal.exchanges h to restate my clients position concerning this Project that I wish rrctarding these four (4) parcel maps District Attorney's 1 we will obtain a Publ c. Rep or as per the dist condlaion; 2: We will add 2" move gravel to the existinn road which will effeotively bra ng it to the old ltS 7 Oalssetawidetgradedeen inspected and gravell- and approved as per the old R88-LOIr 0d. Th additional 2" ref class 2 A B. amounts to aver 812,000.00. We will raJso ;,hull the ditches" and grade and clean up the road: _ �q d fnt$ t 880 r and amc� set- 3. )Wt will meet al, other re urement;a such as Fish backs r Health setbacks, Dee, Viler 4,) We will, build a 20 foot wide ettergency exit with `1 of gravel out the cast side to S,q Bund Road, a.� possible. The owners to the South may challenge our richt to dry gb and if litigation becomes necessary it would be exti,:emelt' COIitlY as wc;ll 's lengthy► and tye could loser therefore the e:.t would bo physically impossible: If this is s your utndetstanding of OUJ: agreement please so 1n6iCato in writing so we may "get 01-1" with this project, it has been very lengthy and c pensi'Ve for, all of tty clients` and they quite understrlin ibl.y are very anxious to resolve the issues, 'thank you �ii%ereli r Sevin V�,nch +�� .. Jaz °y Cowden ' , newain Arnold nald . vis R 3.�on Gra: gyres and Ass+at iAtes Duke SherW+aocl 1, (916) 534.9587 nornr N Lia' Nb��Win` {cli . e -- P.O, BOX_966 = OROVILL8,cA95965 LANO bu.bVbYORb SS6.��, anningC4"VV6- t BuNo Co, P1 APR � ��'►y87 April 9, 1987 pgavilka, cokiforsia Job #` £i7-p01,003,004,005 I3:ttc County p1,.anning Dept. 7 County Center Dr. pr©villc, CA 95965 attn Dave Hironimuwdor and Sher•,lood re: Finch, Arnold ,CO h.E. near Dave xn ;reference to the above may we offer the foll.awing; .) CSktain a Public P,Cport from the Dept of Rea] Estate . with ,1 1r 2.) Improve the road to the old R8 7 Standard (2f) f t . wide of class A.i3.)• the Dept, of r.ish and Came mitigation Measures ation .) Agree to abide by _,� it is possibIr to do so, or offdrrestrict these sdogs until such whoncvc and pay the fees an moasua;es voluntarily ed= ordinances are pass dosed �a the chip seal. standard as a1]: maps We are vehem r y ops _,:ted Prior to the effect�.v� date of the new ordnance. ,Ore submit p Wo fee'. there are 01-11Y 16 parcels off of this cul-de-sac: Also ► n roacl is a paved County Road, road as Dark Cany o a very liberal interpretation such as Th'O, Skyway is R cul-do-sac by County Dark Canyon Road,,aSo are others in'the inf ormation on ai7y We will bo glad, to supply race and d away] will. be hold to a Minimum fntuae goad construction► which by the favi A Speedy reply to this letter will be mut;h apkar'ec� ate Thanks you Sincerely, Ron braves and Associates "Lk ,o 634J3F:17 assoc es P,0.80)<980 OROVlL. X, CA95965 March `I7, 1987 Job # is 87--001 00 004 & 005, Butte Buff o 4 ntf Planning Ccs Planning De'partmont MA r 7 County Center Dr R 1987 Orbvi;l l u t CA 95965 C7rov 11®, Califoralq attn: Dave fironimus re: Finch, Sherwood, Arnold and Cowden Parcel. Maps (ptns. ) Dear Dave, In response to your letters of 3/4/87 /87 and the We Offer the f011oWing; attached ed AppendiY 1Iz, ii r 1.) We agree to a 100 foot no y all 0 velopment setback along ea"ci, lido of permanent streams (all maps). .) Cae agree to a 50 .Foot no development Setback aloe e all. intermittOnt. Streams (all maps), g each S de of O agree to provide circulation so long s the Il�v cast 13' 8' nd Road need onl r' - ax aL1t.1, t+ra the 3.) We � b ie) 20 feOt -Wide travelled'Wa c constructed to R8 7 Stan�fiards, clra' nage. yr graded, �1 class 2 A.B. and proper We Oftly have a 25 foot right of Wast out this dirdctioi� Sei ��1� p,rr�vidc a 60 Boot pane. cannot HOWover� the road Wila yr►eet County 8tardares and Probably all of the tral« ta.c Wil go out to bark Canyon Road to ' the west as i is close .r, and. ci. much ,better ro ld to Highway 70, The tOtid to the East Would ,serge 4 s an alternate route in oase same r.merctencv Or cs lama.tV ,- O1 Do artment of Fisk and Came measures tae happy +a rr,mpl.y a�a.t.h t1�t1� p w Possible to do sr, Whenever the County makes it We trust this answ(Irs all of our your concerns d PrrOP"'Y addresses o �` �ust�.orys a,ri pa ease ad�rise us it vola nood more k�espe+�tfull.v � J Ronald .L, Graves, non 'draves and Associates k�GC : kg 1 ' � �, � / . •.. � 2, •• ' ; 6 I , 1 , .t..l * n • ' � i � . C � .• � , ' ti � . .. � � ' s • ,,�. • �� `1 i w �. � ! . �. „�• Q. • �. n • i; i i ' ^�.� • ' r I �!.. � • , -, � - a� y� j SIN � ', I �• •a ! , . ' n n � e ' PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY SHEET FOR LAND DIVISIONS APPLICANT Robert Sherwood Log#87-01-23--02 P ADDRESS 495 Stimpson Rd., Orovil.l.e.; CA 95965 OWNER. Same PROJECT DESCRIPTION TPM: to divide 50+-- acres to create 4 parcels 1 at 10+- acres, 1 at 14+- acresk,-1 at 20+- acres , 1 at 17+- acres LOCATIONon the east side of Dark canyon Road at i'aiute Drive, Bird Bend area ASS9S8OR1S PARCEL NUMBER(S) 58-21--1.66 (stn) ZONING VR -2 & FR -5 GENERAL PIAN Foothill PROJECT CONSISTENT? Area Residential GENERAL FLAN CONFORMA14CE REPORT DATE OF APPLICANT SIGNATURE LAND CONSERVATION ACT CONTRACT'S"? DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED 1-22-87 AGENT/SURVEYOR/CI'VIL ENGINEER: Ron Graves I ADDRESS: P.O. Box 986, OtbVille, CA 95965 DATE PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT PA -PARED ENVIRONMENTAL , CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION DATE FILED DETERMINATION AND DATE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - DATE ADOPTED MITIGATED NEG. 'DECLARATION -. WkITE ADOPTED ENV 4 IMPACT REPORT - DATE CERTIFIED .�... STATE CLEARIWOHOUS.V NO. ,... ,.; SUIS. COMMITTEE MEETING DATE ,DU18ORY AGENCY TEARING DA'Z'E ��i�� ; � ��':r� 4A. S/ ADVISORY AGENCY ACTION, ..� ,.. APPEALED_.„ � � APPEAL HEARING DATE BOARD ACTION 'COM VNTS VOR PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT. r ENVI I ONMIXIAI. (IIi (hi,JST FORM i`to' Br ruAlketRAY- encs Agency) 87-03-20-01 & 02, Log 1187=01-23-02 & 03 l . 1t,aGkt�ttCiU til Air 1158-21-166 (ptn ) 1, Name of proponent ARN(JLDICOWDENi��t:Fi�^IS?QD/_}',�N.CH' _ .. _ 2; Address Of proponent and representative (if appi,`.ly able Dewanri.pl,d{. Ga1~y Ron, Gra�es_&�.11ssc�ci.as _.... Cowden, Robert Sherwood . and Kevin Finch Orovlle, CAr95965 and 3, Project descriptiun Tentat ve 1' �lANI)ATt�RY. 1,',11�f1)ING8 O1'� _ i t(1N1 f'.i Cncy YTS IlAYf3i3, N11 C . a. Does thv project have the potential to degrade tura quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat or a fish 'or ►vildlire species, cause a fish or wildlife population ° to drop blow sol r- sustaining levekls, threaten to ilimrnato a Plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict ;h.o range of a ram or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods K California history or prehistory? la siho t- tc t mt benefits rijtsr to the potential rimentto i lotng-t project long-term, environmental goals? IA short-term impact on the environment iq one which occurs In a 'relati e1v ...t o rimpactstc, tS rll 1htaci ldrr��,l time txl0 tong endure .into the ruturr~', l�X_ . Ducs the prt,i ct have impacts which are indivi�lu hilt' limite , but cumulative, considerablo7 CA project may impact an two or more separate resctuvens where thu Imi(n�;t an each resource is relatively impacts l , t but the et' tthe effect car the total or those* small, , but i,�ltrrc� l vird,rriiont is signiricant,l 7" d, I)r)vs the pro le ct have environmental arf at,ts which ti11 causv Meihstantial nmrso effects on Manan beings, ridW directly or indircctl}? 1.1 1 Itii° i'l'l"hil :1°I' lzt". f l n by vomp l o teed Q the Lend Agency) cu the basis n! this initial vvnlu tions 1M 11ncl thu pr6pthed project ctrULD NOT hnvr a sigir'iric'nttt orrvet tan tht, U11di a .1, ttA"i VJ' it 'CLAI7ATION will he prehare& lo'W find that al thop the prt,ptr,,e�d pya le�c t could have signi ti - crant Clt'e'`c:t on the cilvitcrluent, Wrawill not he a signiricant. r e ct ire this case Wc,on%v tho rll "IGA"f`ti1N MHAtiUHH8 described all thu at ,icltud sheet bovu Peen arPdpd to the i roluct. A NEVA"I VIS Irl t'I.tR,AI 10% wi ll he err arvd, l l I'1M IIno thV pt'etprasud ptniect MY have a .�IgMPIcant rrrvet on tho vnv i ronrent, hi ld an hSVIlt+cN��II.N'1AW IiclPAVI" R POPT is i'vqo! real. 4, Maran 087 til,, ilU' 1T,, P1,ANN�tNt' 11liPAWlMLN1` David M aft imus, A'. oc$t P;]a1in�1 r IV. ENVI'RQNNIENTAL IM�tiCTS (,Explanations of a "yes'" and "maybe" answers aro required on attached sheet(s)) I. EARTH. Will the proposal result in signi£icnr�t YES MAYBE No a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b, Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. Destruction cOver-Ing, or modific4ti.o.n: of any .unique geologic or physical features? -Increase e. in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off-site? f. Changes in deposition or, erosion o.f..beach - sands, -or, changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a riven or stream or the -bed -of -the, ocean or any bay, inlet b•r• lake? -.. g. Loss of prime -agriculturally productive soa.ls outs'id'e designated urban areas? h, rc Exposure of people or property.to geologic hazards such as earthgtrakes, landslides, mud- —' slides,' ground iailure or similar hazards? 2; AIR, Will the proposal result in substantial: . a; Air emissions o�- deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable{ odors; .smoke: or fumes? Alteration C,. of air movement, moisture, or, temperature, or any change in climate, locally or regionally? 3. WATER. {V301 the proposal result in substantial.: a. C4anges 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 surface runoff? C, Need for off-site surface drainage improve- X m6nt5, including vegetation removal, channel- ization or culvert ihstallatior, . X d, Alterations to the course or floc Of i7.00d Maters. Change in the amount of surface Water in any' Water body? f. Discharge, into suria,.e, waters:;, or ari• any alteration of sutr e. -taster quality) i,nclud: but not limited to' temperature, dissolved ouyggtt or tlirbidity7 � g Alteration of the direction or rate O , low � `•_, of ground waters? h; Change in the quantity or quality of ,around haters; eitlier through direct additions or tv� th> t drawals, or through interception of an, aquifer by cuts or oxcavations? Reduction in tlAe amount of �vater other prise available~ for public water supplies? J,property to tv,tter repated(ttafapeople .or u.1 a5 flooding? YES MAYBE NO 4. PLANT LIFE. Will the proposal result in substant,l,ul: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees', shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants) U. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? n c. Introduction of new species of plants into n7 area, or in a barrier to the normal replenish- eplenishment mentof existing species? Y d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? yC S. ANIMAL LIFE. Will the 'proposal result in substantial: s.: Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shell fish, benthic organisms or insects)? X' b. Reduction in the numbers of any unique, rare - or endangered species of animal's? c. introduction 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 wildlife habitat? 6. NOISE. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Increases in existing noise levels? � b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels?`` 7. LIGHT AND GLARE. Will the proposal produce significant light and glare' 8. LAND USE. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration bt t:ho present or planned " land use of an area? 9. NATURAL RESOURCES_:, Will the proposal result ;in substantial: a. Increase in the rage of use of any natural resources? j{ b. Depletion of any non-renewable natural resaurces7Al lb. R18X_OF UPSET, Will the proposal involve+ a. A r'.s ` of explosion or the release: of haiard- aus substances (including, but not limited ta, oil) pesticides; chemicals or ra�liation) in the event of an accident or upset condy.ti;ons' 1C: b, Possible interference with ah erner'gendy response plan or emergency evacuation plan?. 11. POPULATION. Will the proposal alter the location, i distribution, dens. ty> or growth rate of the human lat�.o�7n, p, 12, HOUMC, Will th.o 'proposal. affect oxisting housing, or create a demand for additional housing? YES MAYBE NO 13. TRANSPORTATION/C.IRCULATION. Will the proposal result in a. Generation of substantial additional vehicle movement? b.' Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact on existing transportation systems? d,. Significant alterations to present patterns r Of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or, air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles,' bicyclists or pedestrians? 14, PUBLIC SERVICES. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need fot new or altered governmental services;' a. Fire protection?' i< b.Police protection? c.. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f.. Othor governmental. services? �X 1S. ENEPGY. Will the proposal result in a: Use of substantial amounts of fuel.or energy'? b Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources oy energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? �( . 16, UTILITIES. mill the ptoncsal result is a need for new systems, or substa+titi al, alterations to the following,. a.Potter or natural gas? ..�.. Communicationstems7 . c. i< Vaterai it bil to d, Sewer or septic tank? e . 59'rr'01 Water drainage f,E Solid waste and d-isposal7 17 'MI%IAN HEALTH, Vill the proposal result in; a,Great n of any health hata.xd or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b, Exposure of people to pote,jtial hoal.t;h hazards? �* 18, AESTIRE'TICS, Will theproposa`1 result in the OFS--truci on of any scenic histo or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offonsivc site open to public view YES MAYBE NO 19. RECREATION. Will the proposal result is an impact upon,the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? {'c 20. CULTURAL RESOURCES. a. Will t e proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of`A prehistoric or historic archaeologicalsite? b. �L Will the proposal result in adverse pS ysS Cal or aesthetic effects to a prehistori.c'.or � historic building, structure or object? x' c. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which.would affect unique ethnic cultural values? d-. Will"the proposal restrict e 'xisting religious or sacred uses within the potential impact arF;a? V. D 18CUSSION OF:ENV'1RONMENTA_ 'L'EVALUATION AP 58-21-166(1Jt,n) See attached: t 17I SGUSS LQN Of ENV I RONMI±NTAL.EVALUATION AP 58-21-16(, C I Ln 5 '1b,c,e;f,3b,c,f,16e: Development of at least 16 homesitet; additional roadrtays and accessory buildings,, decks : driveways, result in potentially significant disruption, di's , and patio, will lelco and overcovering of the soil, and changes in to(�o9ra,hMont, compaction surface relief features, which Will lead to changes l Y ground rates, drainage patterns, and g 1n absoj-ption could increase the rata or amount of surface runoff from the Property. These changes 9 could lead to Inctherstreameonss4te, including downstream may rosu It In e. i l tat i o,7 of y am locationsy and could increase turbidity in the waters both of the stream and Lake Oroville to the south. Because of these potential impacts, any'ek �,,.. should be revegetated and storm drainagcways any exp and soil surfaces od employed in order to assure that ad'd i t i ot'tl erosion icit7esrnathtai<Deans place. 19,4d: This project will effectively remove a Of moderate timber economic 140 acres Potential land from any economic timber use. 1h. All of Butte County rG located within a Moderate Earthpuake Intensity done VTIT. The ub,ject 1/2 mile south of ;the Big Bend Faullt� whichpert-yiIslOfatedunknownractmvit 4 Construction of buildings to Uniform Building Code standar-ds for y seismically active areas should provide ode nate occupants in case of seismic activity. 9 Protection to -30: Groundt•iater resources In the area are uric<ngwn and deplete minimal a ulfers. _ -site could loca limited. Sixteen Individua-1 wells on the 14th-acre potantiall 1l 5d: The subject property is 1 ocate o d in an area o ceryl t i c�7y w i ht deet- habitat.' Due tSurround],n develoBments Of less than 20acr the area has been compromised. The Department o+ Fish and name iias� indicated that they will not obect Department tb the l�+nd divisions if certain mitigation messure,s take place Csat attached letters 'from the of 'Fish and Came > . It ShouI d be noted that some ofthose s099ested mitigati-oh measures cannot n Ordinances. As such, t: take place under existing County deer habitat in the areas pro�lect wduld havo.e a significant effiPct an The stream on sato which parallels Dark r=t F?aad is a site c, significant r i p-tr i alt hob i tat anyo and ShoLi I d be j; d building i 1 d protected. The Which bepor�tmont au redo�imehde �-' Fish and Gama hi ng sotbacks ti long lig the wreck il l ch w i l l i f imp 1 erxtentera j adequate i y prOteot that ht ib i tat . 11024 These projects w i 1 1 r epre: ent a Further ivei n t:r�ts l ran B rof �acre into parcel r'alativ Corr i dO, i ,vel oiled areas south of th0 W i �hw�ly 7th add i t) ���ta i dove i a p f Projects May tri Oger{ rer4t.iesfor, foarttienoiir , , ��7e immediate Elf-ea and ted the south int The tleveio mint trf a. p- 10 Wioalrl rpPrOteelt an ast i 6 add i t s OM,-1l homes 1 te-S in til+ area e tsetrdff i en traffic Oh Park Fuad tNh i ch w i l l c h8z6rds and ma i htehance lr"e t.rl moment a to 1 -ode- sae which �cry i crus mora khan 20 lots: { Cc`fnYcn ti 0 0Uf.te County ^ ` r Dnt suras cased j BubrJ l v t 1 i of°a Ct d i nariCe rcyu i t es c i rct.I i at i on a khat i s �r two CoTentativeParc to publicly -maintained roods. The Kevin Finel fla shows :a 5 -foot right-of-way out to 8192 [fiend Road to the east. It is recommended that the accoss road (Paiute Drive) 'be extended to that right-of-way, and that righr—of-way Widened and improved sous to provide circulation. Because of Lha number of lobs accessing Paiute Drlve and the number of potential additional lots that could be created under the existing zoning, 14 is recommended that Paiute Drive be improved so that the public and emergency vehicles will have adequate access, and that 'ti°!o road construction criteria will match the intensity of use 414P required by the Butte County General Plan Circulation Element and Land Use Element, by improving the road to the private road'staneJard for mountain recreation subdivisions (Department of Public Worlts Standard. RS7), as adopted by Board of Suporvicors'Resolution 87-16 dated February 31 1987: 14: These projects will represent an incremental incr6ase 10 demand for public services in a rural area. 16a,bo Power and telephone lines will have to be extended into the property as much as 8/4 mile, 20' The subject property is in an area of high archaeological sensitivity, An archaeological survey was performed in conjunction with a previous Pt-oiectl and clearance was recommended. it should be noted that stn orchaoological site was discovered on the Robert Sherwood parcel. That sig has been catalogued) and no additional r mitigation measures'recpmmended, $eP the attachedarchaeol 09tcal survey, II. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF sIGNII.ICANCE, ;a; See Them 5d bj d: The cumulative effect of four separate parcel traps of four lots each is the same as a 16-10t subdivision As such, the projects should be developed to the same standards that would normally apply to aucvoWhile the mpsocdach togethr-tot aproJetare not sgnlficantthpy when grouped t erg s l gn i l l cant. if this project te'1 ggers similar projotto in tilt area then even greoter Impacts can be exper•ted. Sui-1ijested ,Mit Da�:_i'on..60-9 ur 1 , Show bn the f I tial map a 10:0- f dot w vel opment- ahg etch eldo of 011 permanent streanl!� 11 maps 2. Show ori the fl g al map a 50 -foot level opmdht-frets Setback along each side of 611 intormittent stte�LIMs t011 rtraps). 8. PY"ov i da circulation via at 1,east, two routes c+�nstt^ucted to 'BLItto County Derertm6nt Or Pulp 1 l d Works standa►"ds to j>ub 1 i c l y -mo i n ba l nod roods i611mapsiv Applicant: Arnold, Sherwood, Assessor's Prjrrcel it Cowden, Finch `a5-21--166 (ptn Log it 87-01-20-01 and 02 87M.u1-23-02 and 08 DATA _SHEET A. Pro.iect Descr i of i on 1. Type of Project: Four Tentative parcel Maps 2. Brief Description; To divide a total of approximately 140 ^cies into 16 parcels of from 5 to 20 acres each S. ol south n: East side i deHighway f Dar?C DarkCanyonRoad approx i,Matel y 1/4 m 4. Proposed Density of Development: Up to 5 acres per dwelling unit " 5. Amount of Impervious Surfacing:. Minimal Acce s and blic 5. DarkuCany�onNRoadSorPuakes access,to Darkerty Canyonther Roadfvoats on privato road easements, 7. Method of Sewage Disposal: Individual septic systems,. a, SoLorce of Water Supply. Individual wet 1 s. 9. Proximity of Power Line To property. 10. potential for further land divisions and development High Zoning would allow 2-5 acre parcels or 11 to 15 more 'parcels a, B. ,EImv i ronmet7 ;al _Sett_i no phosicel Environment-' 1 . Terre 1 n a'. General Topographic Character; Moderate to gentle ridgelend above steepet^ canyon a mquntair5ous region. b Sl opes Nearly level on hilltops to over 50ra sl opo. ort canyon wa 1s. cE1evai;'bm, 1800-2300 foet above; Sea Loyol d. L'i to i ting F fetors : Steeper s 1 Opes a 1 c hg canyoll Na l It, and relative inaccessibility of ,joma port IIM-- of the property„ 2. Soils and Gharacter'i st i cs : Mar 1 pose Soil Ser r ns a sli l grave 1 1 y loam on hilly terrain exl-1 i b i i ng moderate parmeal i 1 1 ty b.. Limiting r6ctors wShallow dept'ti s 1 dpes, 'high ;eros i on potent i �!j 1 . a. Natural Hazards of, the 'Land, a Eat"thclUake Zone': E8rth+4uake Intern 7 i ty Zone 1'I I I . b Erosion potont a1 n Moderate to high: di Landslide poteht i «11 Mtt5derato to high. d. P i re Hazard H I gh c.. 4 Nl t:-xl pans i vo 501 1 potent) al Low dgy ..g:, a- Surface Water: Dart,,' F1 ow is so th to Lake Dari, Canyon travdrses t:l^r�� t^''`" 1'1v rpgidn Of the ^ol�ert ,� ,1;�,w appraximate1y ', miles: 9 u or i11e within existin o High likelihood o(''„iu�r,'.1ngs b, Groundwater:ite Unknown. r,• Drainage Characteristics, dra i nageways; Area is wr3l 1 drs-a i fledo on-s i to d• Annual Rainfall (normal) 55-60” e. Limiting Factors: Unknown domestic we 1 l s • gr^oundwater sut>t 1 i cis for 5. Visual/Scenic Quality: H h 6. Acoustic Qual i t g , mounta i noes rut-a! ,clra, e, 7, Air Quality:y Highgi1 . High. irfio1o4cal Environ end: 8. Vegetation: Mixed'y transition forest Fit-, some Sugar Pine. , Yel1Ow Pine, Douglas and Mountain Dogwood`, Extohsjvbroney 819 Leaf Maple,,Rod Oak present. Growth Of woody speciespisulatio relatisr�lf also variety of herbaceous plants is res Y denser,ta'wide 9• Wildlife Habitat: Present. aPecial 8`010 The pro act is located within an Area of gical Importance (critical) regarding the Bucks Mountain Leer Herd. Bald Eagle range exists a PPrOximateiy 1/2 mile to the east arounei Lake Oroyille. Cullu 3 ` Environ ent5, 10. Archaeological and Historical Resources in the ar^ea: archaeological sensitivity: Hi 011 11 . E3ui:te County ount General Plan dos i nation' Footh i 1 1 Y B Residential. Area 12. E><isting Zoning: FR-2 and FR-5, 13. Est i st i ng Land Use an,-site; Vacant fore 1 and 14. 5Ur•r 0Und 1 n9 Area: a. Land Uses: open freest rural densities. and and scattered res dentes at • . b•, Zon r hp i✓R-20 FFA-5' pR.»20 C. Gen: Plan dosignations: d« Parcpj Sizes: Foothill Area Residential e - f-opu l at i on ' less than 1 acre t o over 820 ac► es ; Fr om sparse l Y poPU 1 a ted at rural dens i t i es. 15. Character of bite and Area: Transitic+nal land �' 31c 10t�a i noses region use area in a 16. Nearest Urban Area: Orov i i i r 17- NbI OVant Spheres o ' approximately 20 miles, lei Improvements t ,andardsfUrban Aroma. MO` 19. Fire Prtatec:i i on service, a Nearest County (State) Fire CStation: G ,1 dan F (atht r Volunteer ompany on COMCON Road. b• Water Ava i 1 ala i 1 i tY P i rr� tangy ars on 1 t/ 20' Schs ) l s in Area t Golden roar h r_!n t on er Union ` $ Choc l B i sttw i ct and Clrc� I l e High Schbo i D f,s tr i ct. 1. .` STATE Of CALIFORNIA--*THE RESOURCES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEAAN, Gdwhor ' DEPARTMENTOF FISH AND GAME REGION ? Buff a CIO. rlenning Comm 1701 NIMBUS ROAD, SUITE A' ^ " }Z ` RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA 45670 FEB b 1987 (916) 355-7020 / Orovillej California FEB - 5 1987 Mr'. John Mehdonsa Assistant Director Butte County Department of Public works 7 'County Center Drive oroville, CA 95965 Dear Mr. Mendonsae The Department of Fish and Game has reviewed Dewain Arnold#s Tentative Parcel Map (TPM), a proposal to divide about 20 acres into four parcels of five acres each'(AP 58-21-166). The %-.-roperty is located near Dark Canyon Road about five miles southeast of Pa'rad se. The site iS within the designated critical winter range of the Bucks Mout;tain deer herd. The TPM site is within a portion of the Mooretown deer herd that has been affected by parcels less than 20-acres. Th:eroEorer we would not object to the approval of the TPM if the following mitigation measure's are implemented: 1 The TPM be subject to a deer mitigation fee, to be adopted by the Board of Supervisors: 2. Dogs be controlled and not allowed to run 'free, pursuant to an ordinance to he adopted by the Board of Supervisors. 3. A 100-foot and-50 foot setback butter be established along each side of all permanent ;and 'intermittent streams,; If we can be of further Assi,.stan,ne, please contact dotry Mensah, Environmental Servicos Supervisor, telephone (516) 355-70300 Sincerely James D. btessersmith Regional Manager STATE OF 'CAIICOANIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY ,,,a ceoRCE DEukMEnAN, c;,,,,, DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GA, ,,no REGION 2 ME _• 1701 NIMBUS ROAD, SUITE A EuF}e+'wn. }'innning Comrn, F, ro RANCHO CbRbOVk, CAtIPORNIA 45670 f� )y� ( 916) 355-70,20 ; M. 1 u 1981 Orn�ll�n, kali#orniq FEB 3 1987 Mr. John Mendons'a Assistant Director Butte County Department of Public Works County Center Drive Oroville CA 95965 Dear Mr. Mendonsa' The Department of Fish and 'Game has reviewed Gary Cowden's Tentative 'Parcel Map (TPM), a proposal to divide a acres into four parcels of about 140 10 8, and 8: a� creseac.)11y 40 (AP 5� 8 about five miles southeast of Paradise. The site iswithin designated critical, Winter range of the Stacks Mountain dethe . herd 8ubdivi8ioh and development of the parcel will adversely a f'ect m-igratory deer use. Subdivision of lands into smaller parcels has an adv° rse imZccL- upon migratory deer use of their ranges. As lands -))(.Come di.t iced into parcels smaller than 20 -acres, this impact be:,�ras more evident. Deer use becomes impaired, migratory movI—nenc af,fer,r tcl, and the i availabilty of forage drops 'below that level :necessoey to ,, sustain herd numbers, As parcels became 5 -acres or less, the landeersusee nInlorder to er Murat as been able to support migratoty g Mitigate impacts upon migratory deer, habitat must be improved and protected elseivhre to compensate or the loss of viable deer :ranges. Subd.`.visions have adversely affected more than 40 percent of the crit? -a1 winter range in Butte County rn an ef£ the i.ubdivision/deem conflict in Butte County; therDe),artmentto vhas recom: vended a series of actions in a Docember 2, 1986 report pres.1ted to the Board of Supervisors to implement (see copy prev" "ly sent to YOU)i Th,e subject TPI` site is within all area Where farther developmeht can occur if mitigation imeasures are mplel,onted The 'z `1 site is With in a POtt loh of the Bucks Mountain deer herd that his been affected by parcels Less than 20acres. We Wot J not object to the approval of the TPM if the following �• mitiga Aoh 'measures areImplemented: 1� The TPM be subject to a doer mitigation feel to be adopted by the Board of Supervisors. ' GEORre DEUWf,'JIAldr 00YcItnor S AGrrICY STATE dF CALIFdRNIA —..THE RESOURCE� DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAMEf"rn Butte Co. Planning Cana + REGION 7 p 7 1701 NIMBUS '90AD, SU1Tf A FEB 10 1981 RANCHO COf1DOVA, CAIJORNIA 45670 (916), 355-1020 ' f)rovillo, t`,, a c1 FEB - 5 1981 Mr. John Mendonsa, Assistant Director Butte'County Department of Public Works 7 County Center Drive otovillet CA 95965 Dear Mr. Mendonsa; The Department of 'Fish.and Gams has reviewed 'Robert Sherwood's Tentative Parcel Map (TPM), a proposal to divide about 60 acres into four parcels of 1, 14, 17„ and 20 acres each (AP 50==Z1-1;66) The 'property is located about four. miles southeast of Oraville on Dark Canyon Road. The site is within the designated winter range of the Bucks Mountain deer herd`. subdivision and development of. the parcel wi11 adversely affect migratory deer use. deer herd The TPM site is within a portion of the Bucks -acresTherefore, that has been affected by parcels less than 20 -acres. we could not object tib the approval of the TPM if the following mit,gat,bn measur'e's are implemented: tion d of 5u ervsors. feed to be 1. The TPM be sub `a act to a deep' m txga adopted by the Boar p 2 Periiaeter fencing of each 'parcel .should be limited to barbed �air+s, To allow passago of doerf the fence should be constructed of fivE strands or less; of barbed Wire. The top strand should, be no higher than Oat' above the ground; the lower strand no less than 1611 above the ground. 3.0, Dogs be controlled and not allowed to run freer p . o be ado off: ur5uant to an ordinance t ted by the Board p SUp'ervisors. 46 A 100- fooE and= -50 font setback buffer be established along each side of all permanent and intertn`ittL t StrsaMs STATE Or- CALIFORNIA --THE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT R(cION z CF FISH AND GAME _-___--_-- 1701 NIMOUS ROAD, SUITE .A oz - RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA 95674 Butte Co. Manning(9].6)' 355-702n �EC3 �o �9�a7 Orov1110, Caraomle► ' FEB - 5 1987 Mr. John Mendonsa Assistant Director Butte County Department of Public Works 7 Cnunty Center Drive Oroville CA 95965 Dear Mr. Mendonsa The Department of Fish and Game has reviewed Kevin Finch's Tentative Parcel Ma into four - n (TPM), a proposal to divide about 22 acres parcels of 5, 5.25, 6.75 58-21-166); Oel , and 5.25 acres each (AP property is located about four miles southeast of Paradise Dark Canyon Road. The site is Within the des winter range Of the Bucks hfountan dear hsrd: designated development of the Subdivision and use. parcel Will adversely affect mz9ratory deer that Tha site is within a, portion of the Bucks Mount that has been affected b ain deer herd we would not object to thepapprovaleo> thanTpM-acres. Therefore, miz a tion the are implemented: if the following 1. The TPM be subject ta deet mitigation fee adopted by the Board of8up6rvisors, r to be! o 2 Porimeter fencing of parcels 2 `" to barbed wire. TO allow passacieaOd 4 should be limited should be constructed of five strands Or less o nee wire. The tap strand should be nb hi _ f barbed higher than 48" the ground, tine .ower strand no less than 1611, above ground.. have the 3i Dons be controlled and not allowed to run l_ to an Ordinance to be adopted b oe, pursuant supervisors; Y the hoard of 4 A. ,100-fOOE 4nd"50 fr along each side +at setback but=ler Fir established streamsf alb. permanent acid interr.n,j,ttan;t . Introduction In order to assess the archaeological Impacts of a pral�cfsed subdivision involving approximately 110 acres of land located about 1.5 miles south of Jarbo Gap and east of State Route 7.0witi�lr, California, the firm of Ron Graves & Associates, acting on btehalf oifr ty� Btt property owner Mr. James Ladd, contracted for a complete r©cords so til and on—foot reconnaissance of the recommendations received from the Butte pCounty Planning Coel in compliance e�cwIkft Accordingly, on 'Thursday)Januar g m16slon. y ..3. 1986, project archaeologist D. McGann conducted an intensive, on—foot rec for the purpose onnaissance of the project ataea of locating and recording any evfdEnce of prellf toric or significant historic use and/or occupation. The Ladd parcel consists of an irregularly—shaped piece of land located u bo Gap immediately south of the intersectio pout 1.5 miles south of Jar State Route 70 and Dark Canyong n of Feather Rive; Road on the ridge above the North Rork of the of the parcve w.}Dark Canyon westwardRoefms a portion of the western perimeter en Sctns 35 and 36. The current proposal calls forsplittngion theline land Int,', o the foureseioarate parce s ranging from 10 to 50+ acres in size, each of which would eventually be subjected to homesite and perhaps other developments. In view of the potential adverse affects of future construction to cultural resources Which might exist w,thin the area, and in V16W of the general archaeological sensiti�, ty of the region, reiluihed that cultural resources befullyinventoriedred and forutte County and irrially asseer ssed prior .0 project approval d Preservation Act of 1966, }as amendedtorse tin 10 or the National historic )i Procedures Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (36 CF legislation and orders, R 800); and other s report details the results of the re aired archaeological survey q The remainder of thr y and inventory end appropi late recommendations: Ail fieldwork provides by the State's office of Historic Preservationol(5ac �medelines provided conformity with accepted professional standards. -_ no and are in i Location The James Ladd parcel is located Within a portion of the sdutficast quarter Section 35 of Township 22 North, Range 4 Cast, I�I,h M., th the Map) berry Creek, California, ~1: i quad (see attached' Projr�ct Lott p _ )tai or a�. rt»rimately 140 acres of a ion Map). rhe areal c�insists of a t� tIMbered and brush covered terroln l Portia Couhty, unlncarpo` ated Lands of Butte .. �ti 1; Records Search Prior to into the Northeast California the Center Chico) were ecal records xiin fl recd or �7mirted for any existingrecorded prehistoric or historic sites within the project area. In addition, the National Register of Historic Places (USCI 1983) was also consulted. No sites are currently recorded on or immediately adjacent to the project area, although several rocks'helter and Indian village sites have been recorded within 1-2 miles of the project area. While none of the3e previously recorded sites would be affected by the proposed Ladd project; their presence indicates the level of archaeologically sensitivity of this zone within the Sierra Nevada mountains (cf., Jensen 1981; 1985)- Ethnographically the project area falls within territory which was occupied by the Northwestern Maidu; or Konkow Indians (Riddell 1978' Figure- 10. Althougij the ethnographic data do not identify any specific sites within' the project area, the general ethnographic information in comhination with the results obtained from previous archaeological surveys ana eXcavations within the region (e.g., Jensen 1978; 19r�!3a 1882; 1983; 19x5) sugg�,sted that a_ number of prehistoric site types Might be located within the area, including the following; (1) aboriginal middens located on the ridges above major stream courses ses and on knolls or flats adjacent to smaller drainages; (2) aboriginal milling stations located on rock' outcrops within the vicinity of good black oak acorn collection areas; (3) surface scatters of lithic flakes and implements resulting from short term use and occupation; (4) isolated finds of aboriginal lithic flakes and artifacts, and (4) various types .of histol^ic sites dating to time periods between about 1850 and the _e res _ent, p Such sites have been recorded within the immediate project vicinity, throughout honkow Indian territory and within the Oroville Locality generally, Fieldwork As noted; fieldwork for the project was conducted by project archaeologlst D. McGanh on Thursday, January 23, 1985, The on -foot survey Involved crisv-=crossing the Bartel in non—systematic survey transects ranging from 10 to 15 meters apart and partially following land cohtours4 Examination of the surface involved Inspection of disturbed_ evidence�af suib�urfadce cultura'letnot�ridal�ns, and str'earYl-et'odedbanks, fore. Vegetation consisted of mixed confers and digger pine Intersporsed with brush species Including especially ceanothus and manzahito. Along Dark Canyon Creek; which cuts through the western edge of the parcel, a dense riparlon association was encountered consistln,gi of berries', ferns and several deciduous tree s ecles� erable past road grading and some p Consid minimal ground clearing iii colnjunctioo with past logging were in 'evidence on the parcel, although these would not have totally obliterated all evidence of past prehistoric use or occupation if such existed within the area. Areas Of dense brush and grass concentration, particularly within the southeast portion of the parcel, could have concealed some of the evidence for prehistoric and historic use/ocr,,.:pation, particularly if such evidence consisted of nothing more than light surface scatters of flakes or artifacts. Survey Results and Recommendation No evidence of non -contemporary historic Uf e; or ogcupatlon was encountered during fieldwork. Evidence of prehistoric use was encountered at a single locale which was recorded as a prehistoric site. Prehistoric Site "Ladd kl": The site consists of a bedrock mortar milling station situated at the confluence of a small intermittent drainage descending westerly into Dark Canyon Creek. Two granite outcrops contain a total of seven bedrock mortar'cupules, one located on one of the outcrops and six more located on the second outcrop situated ca i 10 meters north. A thorough inspection of the surrounding area failed to produce any additional evidence of prehistoric use or occupation, and this site may best be viewed as a satellite task—specific locale associated with occupation at one or more of the major village sites recorded within the general vicinity, Reco[pmgn 'tlo fo.r Site Tadd t The present project resulted in formally recording this site and in to doing has preserved Its information and research values. No further mitigation of potential impacts Is necessary, although it is "hoped that the owner will preserve the site, for Its limited recreational and general interest values. Recommendationfor the Remainder of hcLt.add parceli In view of the negative field survey and records search results for the remainder of the P -cel, archaeological clearance Is also recommended for these areas: However; should future construction or other development activftles reveal evidence of subsurface prehistoric or historic cultural material, a qualified archaeologist should be cohtacted immediately in order to assess the imp OS of tile project to the: cultural resources involved, .,.. 14 References Jensen, Peter M 1978 Archaeological Test Excavations at Three Prehistoric t+it:S Within the Mendocino National Forest's Chico Tree Irnpr'ovemoitt Farm, Butte County, California. Report on File, Northeast California Information Center, CSU -Chico. 1979 Archaeological Reconnaissance and Overview for the Prupo,, -d Southeast Chico Development Project, Report on File, Northeast California Information Center, CSU -Chico; and Cook Oroville, 1981 ArchaeologicalReconnaissance of the 6 9500 Acre C01esi and Campoodie Timber Sale Areas, Butte and plumas Counties,, California. Report, on File, Plumas National Forest, C.uincV' California. 1982 Cultural Resources Overview and Field Survey for the prQposed Collins Lake Basin Development Project, Yuba + County; California. Report on File; Foothill Design Group; Marysville, Californi��, and North Central California Information Center, CSU -Sacramento. 1983 Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed Masek SubdivMio�n Project on Keefer Road, Butte County, California. Report or, .te, Northeast California information Center; :y CSU -Chico, Y 1985` i Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed French Creel Hydroelectric Project; Butte County, California.C. aliFornReport oti 1lie;.. Oroville Wyandotte Irrigation District and Northeast Cal'li`()rnia Information Center; CSU-Chtco, Riddell, Francis A. 1978 M81du and Konkow, IN, Handbook of North American Indians; yi i}inle 8: California, Robert F. Heizer Editor . pp, 370-386, S`mithor,ian institution, Washlrigton, D.C. United States Department of the Intorior 1983 'National Register of Hlistoric place , Register through December 31, 1083, Washington, `D,CFederal UNITED STATES " A DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 'p9I GEOLOGICAL SURVEY s�, MODIFIED FOR USDA FOREST SERVICE USE 12 1 30 e Y OUINOY 53 Cil. / 39 45e29000mE. 630 att`aA d.a All, e31 R A 6 E �a7'3b" ` b r 117) r A YY r 22 3 }{ FleeCohof ��2'es�rcr • `� �� o ,+ r `ii;"'` ,.,�' .,� _ , Sl t�o 0,,4 h o kap '16 910 .. + o } j 'y rN({) yC�t 8 2196 lr ., dt' :i :.,,�;. �� ��. r. 1� '•w " 54 t -Nit U� 545}5A "',i � ,�' t,;•afi Y{i ,ir p e :' s i ?Z � ...: ,. i7U "� r� . `Y, r�.: i � to G ! �I i198., / ..w r x• IA( tl f)S} 1{C,,j` :r k}ifYl. ���" tI'.. i I'Y r 1� ✓ �! q Appro:�snate timits sex of the Ladd Parcel. 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",,✓ w �".n J : ''q �..1i+� �\` '. jr t Ik �k < t#�i I�ti Zf fl .'.rt � ...... 10Awe, ii F r`" fi i4 �d }"4, i, +`t IYr� `•o.., y Kr �x Z;Yt k '" . t5� ',�,+�,�„'4 � w,l � M1,%"� .� i,��. �'^ 1���\'�ii �kl rtl ` • � '. � r x k y'� >f ti � � '. _ - � ..F { ,.:� ` �� r1r '+.,:.+ h t�,,1,11' iy x� �• 1 a i ;:;.c` ` .�: 9i w ti A q � ( + ✓ it 7. 22 LL d � ` Le .7Z" —1 �1�� �r°`�� � V�' G; �r Fr 4 I r f �h'- , �`6 '�r a ,r !Ry : S4546A �. xty,. .1'y+.y ( .i �I „p� .` 1" t'\ �r�yy"�• ��`Ey,,� � ` ��4 � �. j�s y , .+ n 1.ir.s <s.«a'""�a'� �' � ��"'1 � 1� �1 .' t x.�.i�4 �` �s "3� .� �; •: .. � iia. �'Q 4 - 11 .�.� . • y �+. 1 . t .}Y. •L t i i �♦,. nw �° Inter-Departm1' ennrandum *� Advi,s To: Advisory Agency FROM,. Planning Director SUBjecr: REPORT ON TENTA'T'IVE PARCEL MAP FOR ROBERT SHERWOOD ON AP#58-21-167 bATE: November 17, 1987' This is a propoal to divide 60+- acres to create four` Parcels, 1 at 10+ acres, 1 at 14+- acres, 1 at 20+ acres and 1 at 17-x- acres. The present "zoning is FR-2 (Foothill- Recreational, 2 acre parcels) and FR-5 (Foothill-Recreational, 5 acre parcels). The Land Use Paan Map of the Butte County General; Plan designates this area as Foothill Area Residential There are no specific or Community plans for the area. The proposal does not conflict with County zoning hot any adopted or proposed element of the Butte Count Ge" Plan not any Y neral ny County, specific or community plan. The subject property will impact a critical win deer herd area and there are cumulative impacts associated with he s project and other nearby y projects that have not been mitigated. The applicant. has been unable to comply with Health Department and Subdivision Ordinance requirements and has been in process for an extended period'of Crime: RECOMMtNDATIONi, Find that the project does not comply with the Butte Count General Plan Lana Use Map and poy li cies Find that the applicant has been unable to meet the requirements of the Health a be artvaenthelicatioi has'been p � the pp pending -for an extended Period of time, and deny without ide the Tentative Parcel Map application for Robertrgherwood' on AP#58-21.`15'7 in accordance with Section 1.51.09 of the CLQ'A guidelines: Del me cc: Ron Graves & Associates Robert Sherwood STATE CF CAUFORNiA-THE RESOURCESAGENCY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAMS cEoecE DEUK�EnAN, cover„or REGION 2 sem,, - 1701 NIMBUS ROAD, SUITE A it, RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA 9567014 a (516) 355- '+A^ 7(720 May 28, 1987 Mr. David.Hironimus, Associate Planner Butte county Planning Department 7 County Center Drive Oroville CA 95965 Dear Mr. Hixon- imus: The Department of )ish and Game has reviewed Robertherwood's Tentative Parcel Map CA P. 58-21.--166-portion) and wish to revise Our attached >iebruary 5 1987 1 Iter. The project site is within a portion of the Bucks Mountain deer herd's critical winter range that has been already impacted by Parcels less than 20 acres and is within an area where further development of the deer range is possible with mitigation measures. The Department has recommended that the adoptg Counter Board of der.. �utteures dor ntigratar SupervisorsTheassessmenteo.tea mitigation meas _ y uld for deer and establishing a 100 footnande50ofootbsetbackpbuffer' along each side of ali Permanent and int eermitt streams be appropriate to protBct the streams, £isms would lz and wi]dlment;strea values6. pp implement our mitigation mea stares rtunity to adopt and be dLer unt�.l the Board has the � we recommend - , denied. nd tho use Permit T we can be of further assistance, please contact herr Meat sch, Environmental Services slspgrv'isor, telephone (915) 355.70�O. Sincerely James D Me sersmith Regional Manage Attachment STATE OF CALIFORNIA--THF. RESOURCES 1A(,ENLY ,�.�. �.. GEORG; T1EUKl�iNEJIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME . � REGION 2 1701 NIMBUS ROAD, SUITE A RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA 9567,0 (916) 355-`7020 FEB - 5198 Mr. John Mendonsa Assistant Director Butte Caunti.y Dopartmenw cJf Public works; 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Dear Mr. Mendonsas r r , The Department of fish and Game has reviewed Robert 9herwood's Tentative Parcel Ma P (TPt�f�, p a proposal osal to divide about 60 acres into four parcels of 10, 14, 17, and 20 acres each The property is located about four miles southeast ofPOroville66), Dark Canyon Road. The on site is within the designated winter ran e Of the Bucks Mountain deer herd. subdivision ng and development the parcel Will adversely affect migratory deer use: The TP�ki site is within a portion of the Bucks Mquriwain deer Herd that ha y s been affected b parcels less than 20-acres. Therefore, the would now object to the approval of the TP,4 if the followi mitigation measures are implemented.-, ng I. The TPM, be Jubject to a dee fee, to be adopters by the Board of Sup�rvisogs�ion 2. Por2lfijeLor Epncing of each arCL barbed wire. TO allow be lfmite'd to e.construck passage 0fsdeera should ed of five strands or less of barbed The The top wire, strand should be ho higher than 481' above the ground, the :lower strand ground. rib less than 16" above the Das be dontrolled an d now a1 togas ordinance to be loWed to run fret, Pursuant adopted by the supe,evis;ors. Board o,t 4. A 100=foot and-50 foot setback buffer be estas along each szdo of all permarrent and inermittenwhed streams. W (9161 5349587 �tk^Naeu t wprrbnP. O. BOx 986 - ORWILI.6,W%95965. Buffe Co. Planning CcOUM MAY 13 1987 May 12, 1987 orovalo, ;Califcr mla Job #'s 8-7-=0.01- 0030`004 & 005 Finch Arnold and Cowden Butte County Planning Dept. 7 County Center Or. proville, CA 95965 attn: Dave Hironimus Dear Dave, inhere has been; so much correspondence and even more verbal exchanges concerning this project that I wish to restate my clients position regarding these four (4) parcel maps;. 1.) we `will obtain a Public Report as per the District Attorney's condition. 2) we will add 2" more gravel to the existing road which effectively bring it to the old RS -7 s"tandaYd It has beer, inspected and approved as per the old R88-tbl t 20 feet wide graded a• -Ld gr veil- od. The additional 2" of class 2 A.8. amounts to over $12400.00. we will also "pull the ditches" and grade and clean up the road. 3. )we Wil.l meet all other requirements, such as J'ish and Game set- backs, Health setbacks, Deer Herd fees, etc. 4;) we win build a 20 foot wide emergency exit with 1'" of gravel out the east side to Big Bend Road; if possible. The owners to the 8buth may challenge our right to do so and if litigation becomes necessary it would be extremely costly as well as lengthjr, and we could lose; therefore the exit would be Physically impossible. IF th. s. s your ttntlerstandirg of our agreement please so indicate in writ', ng to we may "get; on" with this project. It has been very _Lengthy and expdns ,ve for all of my clients and they quite understaridibly are very anxious to resolve the issues Thank you to., Revill "ihth � Cary CoWr3en R Wald L. arc vos �� Mori Craves and Associates Dewai.tA Arnold Duke Sherwood' Of ei n LIRItN OKAY , W_...IY LAND _... (9 16) 1334-Sf,87 suevtvon• P. 0. BOX'Stlp opGV14►.E, CA 9596�� puNu Co. Planning �oKut April. 9, 1987198/ Job 4 I s87-001 , 003, 004, 005 APR 1n C Oroville,aUforatq Butte County Planning Dept. 7 County Center, Dr. Oroville, CA 95965 attn7 Dave Hironimus res Finch, Arnold, Cowden and Sherwood A.P, 1458-21--11.6 (ptn. Dear' have, in reference to the above may we offer the following; 1 . xmpaa�rethe Re port from the Dept, of Real' Estate, 2.) e road to the old PS 7 Standard (20 ,ft;, wide,, with 411 Of class 2 A-13.). 3.) Agree to abide by the, Dept. of Vish and Game mitigation measures whone�-�r it is possibleto do s�o, or offer, these as mitigation MOaSUres Vol�untari1y and pay the fees and restrict djjgs until such ordinances are passed. We are vehem�ntlY opposed to the chip seal, standard as a.11 ;maps were su"In'tted pricer to the effective date of the new orrlina.nce: Also, we feel there aro only 16 parcels off of this cul-cle 8 y - County Road, sac �,caad a.� Dark Canyon road'. �,s a navPd Coun�G' Dark Cy y y y b. The Sk wy is a 6 Soeareco k ers�� r ' eral %nterpretation such as an an Zoad; n the vaunty, We will be glad to .supply gra-Iae and drainage information On any tltr re road constructiozY, which try 4 he wa1�, will be hold to a minimUnj;' f A spoedy to this lett':r Will b?a- much a ppreciaie..d Than JA i W l�os�al d 1r : Grades Ron OtOVOI and Assocjates l r GEORGE DEUKMUTAN, 000111ur STA.TC OF 00rI )RbIIA— TNI RESOU iCII AGENCY` DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME' fes' Butte Co, Planning C' -.OM , RECTION 2 RANCHO CORDOVA. CALIF RNIA 45670FE B b 1987 (916) 355-7020 Orovillo, California FEB - 5 198T Mr. John Mendonsa Assistant 'Di.rector Butte County Department of Public works 7^ounty center Drive proville, CA 95965 ))ear Mr. T�iendofisa; The Department of Fish and Game has rreviewdavndeaaboutih n20dacres Tentative Parcel Map (TPM)►. a prop into four parcels of five acres each (AP 53-21-166). The property is lobated near Dark Canyon Road abo�i natedmcrfive i>;calwinterorange paradise. The site is within the des g f the Bucks Mountain doer herd. The TPM site is within a portion of the 'Moretown deer herd that has been affected by parcelS—e-rova thanSof the2TPMcifstheTfollbWing e Would not object to the app r�iti�gation measuresare implemented: 1. The TTM be subject to a deer mitigation fear to be adopted by the goat& of Supervisors. 2 I7o�js be controlled and not allowed to tL. free, pursuant to an ordinance to be adopted key the Boar a Of Supervisor's. A 100 -foot and -50 foot setback buffer be established along each $ado of al,l permahent and ihtermitirett streams. 1f pjo can be of further assistance,, please contact Jerry Mensohr 'Bnvironmehtal Ser'vice's Supervisor-, tolephono (516) 355-70',30. SinCb fe�.� r James ij" Messersmith ptegiohaJ Manager � r SAWOF CALIFORNIA -- ME RESOURCE*�,:, � 613, JRGE bNKMEJIAN, Govcmor ._.. W._ .®...._.,_.....ems DEPARTMENT OF FISH, AND GAME Dut1n C ay t'teMtnS) cam 1701�NIMBUS ROAD. SUITE A RANCHO CORDOVt,, CALIFORNIA 956J0 4"� �3 j.019�7 (9,16) 355-70-2+ (�r�v11t�. Gea[t+tp FEB 5 1987 Mr4 John Mendonsa' Assistant Director Butte County Department of Public Works 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Dear Mr-. Mendonsa: The Department of Fish and Game has reviowed Kevin Pinch's Ten,.ative Parcel Map (TPM), a proposal to divide about 22 acres into four parcels of 5, 5.25, 6.75, and 5.28 acres each (AP 58-21-166) The property is located about -Jr ur milr,s southeast uE Paradise.near Dark Canyon Road. The site is within the designated wintor range of the Bucks.Mountain deer herd. subdivision and development of the p parcel, will adversely affect Migratory deer use. The TPM site is within a port iott of the Ducks Moun._tain deer herd that has been affected by parcels less than 20-acro5. Thereforot we would not object to the approval of the TPM if the following mitigation moasures are mplomented 1: The TPIM be subject to a neer mitigation fee, to be adopted by the Board of Supervisors.' 2: Perimeter fencing of parcels 203 and 4 should be limited to barbed wire. To 'allow passage of deer, the fence should be constructed of five strands or less OL barbed wire, The top strand should be no higher than'48" above the ground, the lower strand no less than 1611 above tho ground. 3. Dogs bo con_trollod and not allowed to run freoi pursuant to an Ordinance to be adopted by the Boarid of 8uporvi ors. 4 A 100=foot and"50 foot sctbU.,R buffer 'bo ostablisho along each viae of all permanent and intot�rgiLtont streams: SLATE OF CAWORNIA—.THE RESOURCES AGENCY • DEPA'RNENT OF FISH AND. GAME croRGEDEuKMEJIAN, Gommor REGION -2 170) NIMBUS ROAD, SUITE A Buff Co, Planning comrm 6ANCN0 CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA 95470 ( 916) 355-7020 FEB 0 1987 4rovillo, C61116rgla FEB - 3 9991 Mr. John Mendonsa Assistant Director Butte County Department of Public Works 7 County Center DrivQ Oroville, CA 95965 bear Mr. Mendonsa The Department of Fish and Game has reviewed Gary Cowden's Tentative Parcel Map (TPM)r a proposal to divide acres into four approximately 40 Parcels of shout 14 10; 8, and 8 (AP S$ -2I-166). acnes each The property is located along bark Canyon Road, about five r,liles southeast of Paradise. desi g nated critical winter tangs of the bThe site is within the Subdivision and development herd. of the parcelwillcks migratory deer use; y affect Subdivision of lands into smaller pareols has an adverse upon migratory deer use of their l ranges As lands becomedivit ded into parcels smaller than 20--ac>"es, this impact becomes evident. Deer more.. use becomes impaired, migratory movement affected, and the availability of forage drops below sustain herd numbers. As ry o that level necessary Or lands are no longer considered less, the beingeableCtoss cher use. In Carder to mit; support' migratory up mitigate impacts upon migratory deer, habitat must be improved and protected elsewhere to com ensat the loss of viable deer ranges. p e for Subdivisions have adversely affected more than 40 critical winter erre. range in Butte Count percent of the y� I the subdivision/deer aonflUtt in U effort to resolve re tae Coonan commanded` a series of actions the 6 paftlne t has in a :December rt 15 86 report o the Board of SuPerersors to implement Csee co" Previouslyt'sent- to your The subject Py P b,'ect. TP site is . within an .area. where further development ca occur if mitigatan implemented treasures are The TPM site is within a porton of tho Bucks 'Mount ri that has been affected by h deer herd parcels less than 20-.OUhtd We would riot object to thea i, Therefore, mitigation measures the Tl'1� are MPlementod;r�f z.t the follaWing l The Tri�t ba sub,lect t -, and of ado; ted b the s y a o a deer mitigation fe"e, t0 be Superirisors. pg=n 7W LAND '��{'�6� 7 ■urtveVn��n'ias� P. Q.6oX98c,aro VIL F, CA95t1Qo March 12, 1987 Job # i s 87-001,003,004 & 005. Butt" County - hut, C"• linhning �nm Planning Department MA 7 County Center Dr 198 oroville, CA 95965 '01-04101 , �a1;i4r attn: Dave Hi,ronitnus re: Pinch, Sherwood, Arnold and Cowden Parcel Maps A -P. #58-21-166 (ptn .) Dear In response to Your WL' Offer the following. letters of 3/4/87 and the AA attached - ppend ix Hpis, 1 .) We agree tG all100 toot no develo Ment r,,; permanent streams (all maps) , p ��-tbacl� along each sideof 2.i we agree to a 50 toot no develo al„L intermittent streams setback al,ohg each side of stteams (all Inaps?„ g p east- to Bpi B n Provide n” 3, � t�Tc., agree to zova.de circ-talat�.on so l,orrq as thG� low ay 20 teed. wide travelled wacd le be cor;structGd to RS ay taut" to tllr✓ ,� drarla e: X graded 4.r 7 Standards, g , class 2 A,B. and proper G9e only have a 25 foot Provide a 60 f r:.ght of way out f-hi,s direction $a we cannot oot one. Hcwctiret the road will meet Co and probably all Of; the trait f:ic ��,�ill go out to Dark unty Sta<ndard$ o the west as it is closer and a much better road a 1Canyon Road to �'he Rr�x�d to tile Ia,ghwav 70. some , r Basf would c1 .aerw,,, as an alternate trl L?11cV or C c1l,nm, lay. �tjry .-Outl in case.' of: Department Of�Vish atld 63'm ne sncasures whonev"r the r� Possible to do s() hap to rnt�pl•Y ��rif.h the county intakes it WO trust this Ons ors all of your quostions and your concerns, ptbperly addreast s pleas" advise us Ir Voll novel more data. }Ze«ctful.l, Grave. Ron arrives and Associates