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Home My WebLink About058-450-030tr. ANNING COMMISSION SUMMAR a EET { APPLICANT M]ch.ael D. Cowan 84-12-20-Q 85- ADDRESS 2961 Ro'ann Wa 1.4 . Y, Qrovlle CA .95965 OWNER , Same PROJECT_ DESCRIPTION `variance to minimum lot size to allo 2.18 acre parcel and w the creatipi�a a 3 0 acre parcel a.-xz-a FZOm zone" N PROPERTY ZONED PR-20 LOCATED at the no� r t Ridge corner' of crall Road and Roanh Wa approx. Y a rox. 1/2' mile south o ,T� ' _ OK'd-an mill Road --...�„_.__�__,,�„ ASSESSOR d S PA --�...w..,.,.- CBL NUMBERS) IDENTIFIED AS AP' 58-45-30 GEN. PLAN PROJECT CONSISTENT?Connco area„ CITY �` y DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED 12-20-84, , = ....., .y._...,..,..,.._,�„�„� DATE REZONING PETITION SIGNATURES CHECKED DATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION' PREPARED OR CHECkED : PERCENT;vG n a DATE PUBLICATION NOTICE WRITTEN P'';«I�'iik DATE DISPLAY AD PREPARED _ r.,r...J.. �"Y��ISHED PLACE NEWSPAPER NOTIC ....... r E �5� PUDLISNED .. � C. P y G g DATE MAILING, LIST PREPARED ' DATE MAIL-OUT NOTICES WRITTEN ��. .... MAILED NUMBER ✓ ENVIRONMENTAL P, , DETERMINATION "°"""'`" �TEGOBICAI EXEMPTION DATE FILED AND DATE NEGATIVE DECLARATION DATE ADOPTED ENV-'IMPACT REPO- RT DATE CERTIFIED ' OTHER. -....` ` COMMISSION JIEAF,NG DATES 2 I85ION AC W .[ON % BOARD ACTION ORDINANCE 0�) ADOPTED ,.-y....�„, COMMENTS FILE NO.,: AP .S8-45-30 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF FINDINGS - February 21,, 1985 APPLICANT: Michael D. Cowan OWNER: - Same REQUEST: Variance to Minimum lot, ai z e to allow the creation of a 2.18acre parcel and a; 3.0 acre parwcol AP NO.. 58-45--30 SIZE: 5.17 acres LOCATION At the northwest corner of Granite Fridge Road and Roann Way, approximately 1/2 mile south of Jordan Hill Road in the Concow Area. EXISTING ZONING: FR -24 ZONING'HISTGRYw Zoned PR -440 Aug. 17, OBd* Ord. 2303 SURROUNDING ZONING: FR -20, FR --4Q SURROUNDINGLAND USE: OpOn land and single family dwellings- at rural -densities. SITE HISTORY: Originally three parcels combined together into a single parcel as a. condition of approval for a certificate o compliance. GENERAL FLAN DESIGNATION: Foothill Area Residential LE RE: AP.PLICABGULATIONS_ Government Grade Section,6590-6, 'band Butte County Codes 24-49 and 24. 112.3 COMMENTS .. RECE I'1JE'D: Environmental."Health: "Tho depart'mept would! have no objection tea a vagi ante, hoviever t i f- Ni l I be ; necessary! to 'provi de sail depth tests to verify adequate u►��able sewage dispersal area, adequate well setback, and 2806 ft sq usable for house site, prior to approvalL of any Iand division. "' AI I I,ND I X 1 cotm I,Y OP BUTTE t;NVIRONMLNTAL CHECKLIST FORAT (to e completed by head Agoncyj L09 11 84-12-2041, I. BACKGROUND.AP 58-45-30 1. Name of proponent Michael D. Cowan 2. Address of proponent and representative (if applicable) 2961. Roann Way W .. Oroville; CA 95965 3. Project description �� Variance It. MANDATORY PINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE YJ`S MAYBE NO a, Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of fish or wildlife species) cause a; fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining elfsustaining levels, th-eaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal of eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? ,2_, b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term benefits to the detriment of long -teem, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief period of time while loaf' -term ,impacts will e'nrture int n the future.) c, Maes the prejecr have impacts wS i.ch are individu ally li:mited;, but cumulatively considerable'? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small,, .but where the caf feet of the total of those impacts on the environment is signa,ficant,))! it. Dees the project have onvir6nmental effects which, will cause substontial adverse effects` on human boin 5 either directly or ndi.rec.tly SII. Dr-TC.RMINATTON (To he compieted by the bead Agency) on the basis of this initial i�xv�aluntion. ?� 1/11h, find the proposed project COULD NOT have a s tgni ficant effect on the environment, and: a NI"GATTVTt DECLARATION will be preriaed. I/10"1 find that although the _propo';sed project could have a s i gnif i- "" cant efface on the environment,'therewill -not be a significant er -t, in this case because the, r1TTTilAT'ION htDAS1J12T35 described on the attached sheet havo, been added to thop rojac't. A.. NEGATYVE l:ll?CLARATION will be. prepared, 1/1M.' find the proposed project MAY have a s-ignifccant'effect on the .,and an P9VTR0NMVNTAL IMPACT 9,11PORT is, rego red . DAITZ February �l, 1985,.... (,ftU414XI Or- T1t1'T"1`I, PLANNTNC DhPAI M NI avid tZ. H ronitus Associate planner ;reviewed by: Ids IV, ENVIRONMENTAL IWO TS -CExplanations o -` a "yes'" and !'maybe!' answers are required on attached sheet (s)) Yps MAYBE 1. EARTH. Will the proposal result in significant: dai 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, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e, increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either an or off-site?" `�-- f.: Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in, siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the -.-hannel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? 9. Loss of prime agriculturally productive soils outside designated urban areas? h Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud - tildes, ground failure or similar hazards? 2. AIR. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors, smoke or fumes?. c. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature, or any change in climate, Y locally or regionally? 3. WATER. Will the proposal result in substantial: a Changes in currents,. or, the course or direction of water movements in either marine or fresh waters? b;. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? c,. Need far off-site surface dr Linage improve- c. including ve;etation removal, channeZ- izatiot or culvert installation? d. Alterations to the course or flow of food waters'?' -; e. Change in the amount of surf:acer water in any water body? f. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved ozygen or turbidity? .� g Alteration .of the direction or rage of flow of ground waters ?.. h. Change in the quantity of ground maters, either through direct additions or witl- drawalS, or throta,gh interception. of an aquifer by;cuts orexcavations? i. Reduction in the amount of water otherwise' available :for public water supplies? j. Exposure o people or property' to water related hazards such as flooding? SBS MAYBE NO 4. PLANT LIFE. Will the ;yroposai result: in substantiae a':^`G``a—nge in the divera°iy of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees,_ shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? C. Introduction of new species of plants into ate area, or in a barrier to the normal replenish- ment of existiha species? - d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop' 5. ANIMAL LIFE.'Will the proposal result in substlnti.a:l s a. C ange 1.n the diversity of species, or nUMbOTS of any, species of animals (birds, land Animals including reptiles, fish and shell fish, benthic organisms or insects)? b. Reduction in the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? C. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration , or movement of animals? d to existing fish or wildlife ,Deteri.oration habitat? 5, 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 sigiv icant-light andL glare? 8' LAND USE. Will the proposal result in a su stantiai alteration of the present or planned land use of an area?' NATURAL RESOURCES: Will; the proposal result in- substantial: Ai Increase an the rate of use of any natural. resources! _..:,� X b. Depletion of any non=renewable natural resources'? 10. RISK OF UPSET, Will theproposal involve. a., risk f explosion or the release of hazard- ous sub'stan- including, but not lim�:ted tio, oil, pesticides,; chemicals or radiation) in the event,of an accident or upset conditions? b. Possible interference with An: emergency, linresponce plan, or emergend.y evaa uationp ll. POPULATION+ Will the proposal alLter the location, istribut�on, Aensi,ty, �r growth rate of the human population?`. HOUSING. Will the proposal affect existing hortsings " - or create a demand for additional,housingI e� YES LIAYfiNO 13. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Will the proposal -- result in: a, Generation of substantial additional vehicle movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities; or demand for new parking? Substantial c. impact on existing transportation systems; 7 d. Significant alterations to present.pa.tterns Of circulation or movement of people and./or AlCerations e. to waterborne, rail or air traffic? " f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?, 14:, PUBLIC SERVICES. Will the proposal haver an effect upon, or result in a need for new Or altered governmental services:: a. Fire protection? b_. Police protection? "— c. Schools? --- d. Parks or other recreational facilities? 'Maintenance ` e. of public facilities, including roads? £. Other governmental services,F ... 15. ENERGY. Will the proposal result in; a.Use of substantial amounts of fuel-OT energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? 16.. UTILITIES. Will the p_ropsal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the fol owing; a. Power or natural gas? b, Communications systems?-G c., Water availability: y� d.. Sewer or, septic tank? e. Storm water drainage? X. f. Solid waste and disposal? . 17. HUMAN HEALTH.,. Will the proposal result :in; a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excludih,g mental health)? b, Exposure of people'. to potential hea�.th hazards? la. AESTHETICS Will the proposal result in, the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public; or Will the proposal result in.'.the creation. an aesthetically offensive site open public ubl%e view? ,. ,...._.� 4 y YS MAYBE NO 1.9. RECREATION. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quali" or quantity of existing recreatl,og4l oppartunities 20. CULTURAL; RESOURCES. a. Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological sate?! b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical - or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure or object? c. Does the proposal have the potential to cause ge whic would affect ununiqueetnic hxcal ou7,:tixraTvalues? . Will the proposal restrict existing religious Or sacred uses within the potential impact area?, V. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AY 58-45-30 See attachment K T T CU Z Ql�f Qt v hlV x f hlhiClu 1"AL, V LLJ "� I Lehi Arl 58-495-ZC AppendiX F - Page 6 i Introduction In order to assess the archaeological impacts of a proposed' subdivision projectinvolving approximate,oly five acres of land located along Jordan Hill and Jordan Hill Road east of Paradise, the owner conte°acted for a complete records search and on -foot reconnaissance of the parcel. Accordi'ngly., on Saturday, January 26 1985, the author conducted an Intensive, on -foot reconnaissance of the project area for the 'purpose of locating and recording any evidence of prehistoric or significant to use and/or occupation. The 5 acre parcel, owned by Michael Cowan, consists of a rectangular piece of land iocated on both sides of Jordan ,Hill Road on the east side of and: overlooking the West Branch of the Feather River and north of the confluence of Concaw Creek and the West Branch. The current proposal ca'ils for subdivision of the parcel into approximate 2.5 --acre parcels with further homesite development of each. In view of the potential adverse affects of future construction to cultural resources which might exist within the area; Butte County and other regulations required that cultural resources be fully inventoried and formally` assessed prior to project approval, pursuant to Section 106 of th.e National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 , as amended (16 U.S.C. 470),, and procedures of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (3'6 CFR 800). 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 Historic Preservation Office (Sacramento) and are 'in'Conformity with the highest professional standards. Location The Cowan parcelAs located within a portion of the east half of the southwest quarter, of Section 20, Township 22' North`, Range 4 East, of the U.S.,G.S.' Cherokee, California, 7.5' Series Quad. (1970). Records Search Pr or to going into the field the archaeological records of the Northeast California Information Center (CSU -Chico), were examined for any existing' recorded prehistoric or significant historic sites within the project area. in addition, the National Register of Historic Places was also consulted. No sites are currently recorded for the project area or, immediate,l.y a.djace.nt parcels. Ethnographically the project area falls within territory Which was occupied by the Northwestern Madu, or Konkow Indians (Riddell 978: figure Although the ethnographic data do not identify any -sites within the project area; this information. in combination with the results obtained from previous archaeological surveys Within the region Jensen 1979;` um 1983), suggested that a nber of prehistoric site types could be located CHhR(7KV QUADRA Nc cAt lrORNIA—BUTTS Cc F CALIFORNIA Cowan paxcol: surve F' WATER RESOURCES y _area. 7,5' MINUTS SC Ii% S (fioPOG _ )66.1 132, 30" 626 621 _ 2 140 000 F 623 (PARADISE 1162 500) 1 624 1 1 •1 d \\ T1 i� .,+ v ff e 11 ,g, , tl�l\L � '., iwA'H' N. N N T ! N d Ie,k t iC'C:• 2 . \ r ` N Ll 1 is � I, ° �j-. C/ i11A 11�� /SOt) f f"��jj 1 .a1 ��L y I"1 w � 4_�f�� , �. e • ,y • ,�`�'�� O ,t9t4 r I �I•� % � j A �. 0' pN • . f,rr-^»� I l �ati N � � r ?rllrr'�,. 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C WtM 'Raar1,11 Way 1.626 Donner Way, � P.O. Box '703 , 6967 woodland, CA 95695 Paradise, CA 9'5969 Qrov, '11v, CK 9SS16S AP 5845- 22 1 AAP 58-X45-25 - 'Suzanne J. l,tomans Street � .M. & P.A. Phillips ` 4119 Ma'ybe.11e Ave. Robert L. Joims,tot�: 1775 Canto. Dti'we 103S.Truman San Fernando, CA 91340 Oakland, CA 94619 ` .1 Milpat;is, CA 950-35 �rry �C'.�!lE �� ' �'I �1��"•Ire' � � t i r mm /� k LIST OF LO CAL CONSULTANT.. FOR E. ,.1t. MEPARATION Jon M. ,. P.E. i;cowAnalysts 968 �-iyrtle Avc°nue 1.1.4 West 7th AveTwe Chico, CA 9592E ChjGo, 'CA 95926 (9'16) 343-7396 ` (91) 342-5997 - jarl D. Nelso'M ,Assoc, NorthStar Enguider ne 377 Connors Coutt Site B 500 SV'a11 Street Chaco, CA 95926. Chico, CA 95926 (9t6) 893-1600 (916) 893�04�1 T RInbe� � tlssc;ci•ates Cooly Associates 331 wall Street 2060 Park Avenue.' Chico, CA 95926 Ororrille; CA 95965 (916) 34;3-S84 (91.6) 533-6457 . Gedctls Drx_scoll Assoc., Barnhart°, BTOWTi As 50C- 188E Robinson Street ,(P.O.Box 1576 2'2D' Grand Avenue Oroville, CA 95965 Oroville, CA 959bS (916)- 534-1911 (916) 553-2068 OTHER CONSULTANTS F k - Dx. 'K',ngsley Stern B4 p, 'Enterprises g Jim Manning, Archaeolo ical ecial.lst (Botanical Survey) SP Chico State University p, 0. Bo-.,,, 1,865 Chaco, CA 95927 Chico, CA 95929 (916) 89.5-5381. (5356) (9,16) ;893-9656 (916) 343.+.5358 Pete , -r r Archaeologist Jim Jokerst (&otanacal Survey) Research Chico State UniverstY Rt 1, Box 3120 Oroti i11o, CA 959.65 CA 95929 Ch;i.co, 345 9S15,895.-4500 855-68;1.1. }" (O'�'�•)` (9-L6) (9 16) , P of Lo Archaeolop cal Jeffrey Prouty Servaccs y) (gotanical Survey.) 241. Old Or 9011 Ttal Cali l orris a dative Plant Redding, CA 96Qg3 Soc,ie1:y Chico 342-82'7'.3, P1�aclzse 87� .3184 ; ` � to UltiverSitY (9 16) $t-► 9 Chico} Redding 246-0761 Chico CA',95929 (916) 345 -6334 Jim Saow(1611, B 161 b ist Dept. o Fish alij lame Route 3) Box 551 Chico*GA 9r� 9 26 (L,)l6) 343-280 • I a COUNTY OF BUTTE - L14 OFFICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVEIvi OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 959k65-3397 rE i��%J •"�;: Lxw3:(: [,,'a:(.N;I 1I�;�"a I �..� � >s(Jr r'i. ►i(��t�1 r�`r �rlriI�, �` � � t�r.,I..•�� Ic:3 (��'(:ar•e,��irti•4`��,�i� JiW. F B.J. ' Waddell 19. 4445 Crestwood Street 0 Fremont, CA 94,538 F r lf�l►�� ,I►f1gill 1I��I,�i�Pll