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.APPLICANT Glen Bigger,
ADDRESS. 975 Naomi Avenue, Chico, CA 95926
OWNER Same
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Tentative Parcel Map to divideJ� ..
.tLB'acres i*O create
1 parcel 40 acres remainder 119
LOCATION on both sides of Humboldt Road and Butte Creek �
---_ T Butt(. -1dows area
ASSESSOR'S :BARGEE NUMBER (S
60-7-21,2,2,23 60`8- ..,
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GENERAL PLAN Timber _ PROaECT CONSISTENT?
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE REPORT M.u—K a
ICANT
LAND CONSERVATION ACT CZ mtpnhomon DA—Tr-, OT' APP LSIGN�tT�
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED September 29, 1986
AGENT/SURVEyOR/CIVII, RNGxNEETt:
Bachman & Associates
ADDRESS: 302 The Esplen�de, Chico, CA 95926
DATE PLANNING DIPWTOR' S 11EPORT PREPARED
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ENVIRONMENTAY, -`
DETERMINATION C�,THGORICAL EXEMPTION DATA;
AND DATE PILED
NLt" ME DECLARATION DATLO ADOPTED
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MITIGATED NEO DEC'LARAT'ION - DATE, ADOPTED
�. ENV„ TMPI,,CT REPORT 4 r)ATE CERTIFIED
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STATE CLEARINGEOUSE NO. _
Std$. COMMMITTEZ MEETING
DATE
ADVISORY AGENCY HEARING DATE f �_
C ),.Fir
R Butte county Department
Find.arc PlanningDrive
ofl aitnittg i„�, ,� 7 Count,l Center
Office Rutimr CA 95965
T 1400 Tenth StrGat' 0rovillo►
Sacramento, CA X15814
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or Butte Co. oletk
X County Clerk Et-i
3 GRU6BS
County of > utte CANpA0X �S�,GIN comp peplba ante with Sect
21108
on in
of Notice of8`1ettr .Code.
SUB c > iling 7 of the Public 'Resources
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oject Title 60-8-7 `.!" ,Itt�tihene Number
varcel gap ,60"7_21 22 Conta23
ct Person
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State Clearing o house) (916) 534-4266
(if submitted to Clearitng area
John Mendonsa, public Works tgtLe Meadows
umtsoldt 'Road and 'butte £t-�.e'�'�+
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ect L� -�, ,--'.r"._ parcel
P>aj t acres to create 1
atcel snap to divide l5
tiotn Tentative par
Aescl remainder of 1183'• •`^"���
40 acres with a
Advisor A5n-- Agency)
Butte Count or Responsible Ag and leas made
advise that the (Lead Agency
`renis is to 4-6-8
ct ort (pate)
has approved the above tions
Project
abovewdeseribed projects
the following teat#.ort
z regarding �fect On the
determi .lave a significant C
t� 11, ._-. X will tlot,
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1` The Project Lo'ect
environment, for this p " J
vi t onmenta l D-Apact� Report was prepared
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the h raject P to the.
pit4'sLtatnt to lt'rCta�nt
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was prepared for this P
provisions OfCGA
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3. the P' 1" X was riot adopted
approval. cit �4as, �.<.-
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ansr's rand record of
for this p` j with Comments and resp
that tI, filial k:xR ublic ate
This is to ce'etify a enet.�al p
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Glen Biggers
Tentative Parcel Map.
Mitigation Measures
I. All areas denuded of vegetation fors
es of road
driveway construction or homesite preparation will bework,
reseeded or stabilized.
2. Limit all cuts and fills to be 3 feet excepting as needed.
for culvert cover.
3. Designate a 100 foot no development setback from the top
Of Butte Creeks' banks.
4. Note on Map: Area may be si!bject to earthquakes of moderate
intensity.
S. Remove or destroy any outhouses on the
property.
G. Note on Map: Butte County had previously maintained a
solid waste facility at the southeast corner of Parcel 1.
The facility may have contaminated area sail and groundwater.
7. NoteOndMsp: The
Unssified zoning district does not
permit P• junkgarbage or 'rubbish on the property..
8. Note on Map: If subsequent activities within the parcel
area reveal burried cultural material, a qualified
archaeologist should be contacted i:o evaluate the nature
and significance of the find.
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C01JNTY ov nuTTr.
EN`1rIRONmi,.Ni," \L CIMCKT. "ST FORM
{to e camplete ay I:eat +c1-1 ncy)
.Tot, 11 86-09-29.01
i . BACKGROUNDA1' 11 60-7-21; 22, 23, 60-8-7
Name of proponent - Glen Biggers
2, Address of proponent and representative (if aplal ic.ali'I cj)�
975 Naomi Avenue Bachman & Assocjattts
Chico, Ca. 95926 W 3012. The Esplanacln
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Chico a 95926
,i. project description Tentative Parcel Map
TT. MANDATORY 1T'NDINGS OF: SIGNIFTCANC
----Ylis h1AYBIi NO
a. Does the project have the potential to clegxrtc7c� tltcr -
quality of the environment, substanti.ttl y rCcltree
the habitat of a fish or Wildlife species, caust
fish or tvild'lifL population to drop below self
sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant arc
animal community, r°educe the number or restrict tl►e
range of a rare or endangers' plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the major periods
of C;ilifornla history or prehistory.
b. Does the project have the Potential to achieve
short-term benefits to the detriment of long-term,
environmental goals? (A short-term impact On the
environment is one which occurs in a relatively
brief period of time tvhi,le lent;-term impacts will
endure into the future.)
C. Does the Project have impacts whic:ltndiv;iclu-
,111Y limited, but cumulativcyl�� considerable? (A
Project may impact an two or, more separate resourc
where the impact on each resoa►rcV is relatively es
sma:1.1, but where the effect oi' t1►c8 total. of those
impact- ort the vn► ,ironment is Signrf icant.)
d'
1 Itoes the proiLlct have environmental 'cfl'c+tts which
tyl- �-
1� cause r:t►bstan.tia t adverse, c�fl`ects on htaa
beings, either dir(Ictly oi, indirectly nan
T i'1 , DF111:10ITi�"�' TIM I' Ccs 1rt� r�►rttli l c��tcf�l I��' l he 1,L.,,t1 Agency)
On they lb.-Isis , 1, ti►is in t.icrl cvill(lation;
-_ Ideltl? 1'11td the propriso1l pretjtct i'0111„I) NO, I' havv a significrtttt effect
On Ow erre 3rein►►tcn�t, ,►nd <► N1�aaATM! Mit'1.ARATI(IN tviI'l hc, ltrepareedx
Uhl: 1`1ttil that a 1 tattrugh hilt- proluisod pro.. ve t caul d hticve a s i t;71i fi:
can e ffect On the cent i r0nmen�t , the re t., i �l l neat' bc, a s I gni fi enttt
affect ” this cwrst hecaaaase thea M1"I'TtlATTON MSURHS e.leseribed on
the attached sheet Irn+.t� la�wrai adkitrd to t1w p!.0,Jslt, A MIGATTVI.
DECLARATION IC N iti ► I I Ile h►`c.i ,trtI .
UM, firth thcs 111.0 ►cawed pea►ivct MAI have Cl ign�i ficant effect On
the errt i'runmc�r►t, .►n4, ,an 1IN I RONMI''TA1. IMPACT R1.1.11O T is required,
November 4, h 1,11,11,, PLANNING MRIAi2'1MENT
Assoc ' e laiaiinr
Reviewed larw '✓ �,�,,,_,�,
` IV..
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
xp anataons Of—a-1-1—"yes" and "maybe:" answers are required
on attached sheets'))
EARTH. Will the pronosal result in significant;
a,. Unstavle earth conditions
YES MAYBE No
or in changes in
geologic substructures?
b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or
overcovering of the soil?
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C. Change in topography or ground surface
r el*ief features'?
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d. Destruction,gcoverin or modificat
'unique g ion of any
q geologic or physical
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features?
e. Increase in wind or water erosion of soils,
e
either
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on or off-site?
E. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach
sands, or changes in siltation, deposition
or erosion which
may modify the channel of
a river or stream or the bed of the
ocean or
any bay, inlet or laky:?
g. Loss of prime agriculturally
productive soil;
outside designated urban areas?
h.
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Exposure of people Or property to geologic
hazards such
as earthquakes, landslides mud-
slides, ground failure or similar hazards?
23 AIR. Will the proposal result in substantial:
a. Air emissions or deterioration
of ambler.
air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable odors, smoke
or fumes?
-A
c• Alteration of air movement, moisture, or
temperature,
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or any change in climate,
locally or r, egio:nal.ly?
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 for off-site surface drainage improve4
C�
ments, including vegetation removal, Channel -
ization
or culvert installation?
d,
d• Alterations to the course or flow
waters? of flood
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e• Change in the amount of sur£acb water in any
water body?
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f, Discharge into surface waters; or in any
alteration of surface
water qualit
but not limited y, includinglimited to temperature dissolved
oxyggti or turbidity?
9. Alteration of 'the direction or rate of f1oW
Of ground `waters?
h. Change in the quantity or quality of ground waters;..
either through direct additions
" K` ,
or with-
drawals, or through interception of an
aquifer by by or excavations?
i. Reduction in the amount
of ,rater oitfteri++r,e
available for public water supplies,,?
j Exposure
• of property
related haza�dspsuch7asflooding wafer
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YES
MAYBE NO
4.
PLANT LIFE. Will the proposal result in substantial:
a• Mange in the diversity of species,
or number
of any species of plants (including trees,
shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)?
b. Reduction of tho numbers of
any unique, rate
or endangered species of plants?
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c,. Introduction of new species of plants into all
area, or in a barrier to the normal replenish-
ment of existinb species?
d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop?
S.
ANIMAL LIFE. Will the proposal result in substantial:
a. Change in the diversity of species,
or numbers
of any species of animals (birds, land animals
including reptiles, fish and shell fish,
benthi,c
organisms or insects)O
b. Reduction in the numbers of any unique, ruro
or endangered species of animals?
C. Introduction of new species of animals into
an area, or result it a barrier to the migration
or movement of animals?
d Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife
'
habitat?
6.
NOISE, Will the propos0.1 result in substantial:
a. Increases in
evistin.g noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe noise .levels?
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7.
LIGHT AND GLARE. Will, the proposal produce
sign Meant light and glare?
8.
LAND USE. Will the proposal results in
su stantial alteration of the
present c� planned
land use of an area?
9.
NATURAL RESOURCES: Will the proposal result in
stantxal:
su
a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural
resources:';
b. Depletj,-o ,. of any non-renewable natural
reso�t.�cf�s 7
lt}.
RISK OT TI M Will the proposal involve:
of
a• rYs[: explosion or the release of hazard-
ous substance; (.including; but not limited to,
oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in
the
event of an accident or upset conditions?
b. Possible interference with an
emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation pian?
11
PGPtJLAiTUN, Wi1.1 the proposal alter the l,otation,
istr uti. n,, density, or growth "rate
of the human
Population?
12.
HOUSING. Will the proposal affect existing housi;itg,
or create a demand for additional housing?
v _
13. TRANSPORTATION /CIRCUL41'TON,
YES MAYBE No
result in: Will the proposal,
a. Generation of substantial additional vehicle
movement?
b• Effects on parking
a g facilities, or
demand for
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�.
new parking?
c'. Substantial
impact on existin
systems? g transportation
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d. Significant alterations to present patterns
Of circulation
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or movement of people and/or
goods?
e• Alterations to waterborne
f Increase in
or lvehicle,,;,
traffic hazardsrtolmotor
bicyclists or pedestrians? �
14. PUBLIC SERVICES. Will the proposal have an
on, ef+c
upor result in
a need for ne�v or altered
governmental services;
a-• F're protection?
b. Police protection?
C4 Schools?
d Parks or other recreational facilities?
e. Maintenance
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of public facilities, including
roads? `—
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f. Other governmental services?(
15 ENERGY. Will the
a Use of substantiaposal l
fuL
amountsult of .or ener ?
b. Substantial increase in demand upon
sources
existing'
of energy, require the development
Of new sources
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eneerg
16, UTILITIES. Will the
need
w stems, or Su�bstant allaltera.tionsresult inatoethefor
.following:
a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communications
systems?
C. Water availability
d. Sewer or septic tank?
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e. Storm water drainage?
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fSolid waste and disposal?
17, iUT4AN HEALT14 Will the proposal result in:
a. Creation of any health
—
potential
hazard orhealth hazard (e•�eluding mental health)?
b. Exposure
of people to potential health
haLard5?
18. AESTHS, tVill the proposal 7`G'Slt in _t he
t etTti�tc Gf
any sceftic vista or viOw open to
the public, or will the
proposal result in the
creation of an aesthetically offensive Site open
to public view'?
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19. RECREATIGN. Will the proposal result in
MAYBE No
an impact
upon the quality or quantity OJ" zxistng recretztxaa'
Opportunities?
20. CULTURAL RESOURCES.
a Will t e proposal result in the alteration,
Of or the destruction
of a prehistoric or
historic archaeological site'?
b. Will the proposal.. result in adverseh s4c
or aesthetic effects or'al
to a prehistoric
historic building, structure or object?
c. Popes theproposal have the potential to cause
a physical change which
would ,affect unique
ethnic cultural values?
d. R'i, the proposal restrict existing relg;it7lls
or sacred uses within the
area? potential impact
V. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALIJA'�IpN
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See attached
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DISCUSSION -OF ENVIROMIENTAL EVALQ6TIGN
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AP 60-7-21, 22, 23, 60-8-7
Current Land Uset Two mobiles at the southeast dorn6r, of Humboldt Ro,1jd
and Butte Creek with hookup for a third. A dirt road and camping area
in the center of the property north of Butte Creek wlLfli,approxilmately 23
camping spacesl 6 to 8 outhouses, and numerous junk remolning from use
of the campground. The old But -be Meadows dump located In the southeast
corner of the property south of Bolt Creek. The dump uro to be open
burning and was converted to a mountain transfer sta4,,Ir_?)j,1 to Juno of
1974. Prior to 1985 it was permanently closed. The ofiiijolmder of the
property ranges from bare cobbles (Tong Butte Creek to bimber over the
reciia I nder -
Site History: From 1975 to 1984 numerous County depnrl:monts including
Planning, Public Works, Environmental Healthp have hot-Ifled County
Counsel and landowners of violations. The violations Include such
things as construction of sheds, alterations of mobiles. Installation of
mobiles, and operation of a campground without the neanssary permits.
Sewage disposal has been from the RVs to a hole in the ground near the
coeek in violation of County and State Ordinances. Use Permit No. 77-97
was Issued for �2 spaces, and later revoked In 1982 for noncompliance
with the conditions; Even after revocation, the applicant continued to
use the property for a campground, RV park. No evidence was found In
the record which would Indicate that the building permit violations have
over been remedied,
lt. The proposed lot design places tne existing mobile homes and camp
area on the remainder) while ItavinC, proposed Parcel 1 undeveloped* It
Is expected that one additional home:0te will be constructed on Parcel
I. Much of Parcel I Is either steep or unsuitable for development, Two
areas which are not steep Include the old dump site, and river cobble.
The actual rate of displacement and compaction Is Partially dependent on
the location of access roads. No access to Parcel I has been
Identified,
ICI OlVeh the portions of the property that are quite steep) some
gr8dinq- activity may occur with road and hornesite construction. Given
the erosion hazard and high rates of rainfall, grading activity should
be kept to a minimum. It Is advisable to limit cuts and fills excepting
culverts cover to 2 ft.
I e 9 As noted whdet- Item )a erosion potential Is hi6derate an tht-q
property.
if Both Butte and Bolt Creeks cross Parcel I and In fact Butte Creek
is Parcel I's northern boundary. All development should be ametback a
minimum of 100 feet from the top of the crook b%k to minimi -4w erosion.
lh* The earthquake hazard for all of Butte CownLy Is c-esrisidered
moderate. Howeveri earthquakes Measuring up to 4.9 on the Richter scale
have been retarded throughout the Butte Meadows vicinity. An earthquake
of this maginatude could result in damage to buildings and fbundatiohs.
Any future mobile homes Installed should be desiqnod with this
6arthquate hazard In mind.
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3b' A minimal amount Of Surface runoff can' be expected from
construction of one homes'te. Runoff is only a concern if it crosvos
expanses of soil denuded of vegetation.
3f: There have been numerous violations logged on the Inadequate sewage
disposal Oh -site. There are currently 6-8 outhouses and two mobile
homes. Sewage has been directed into ioles In the ground quite near', the
creeks. These outhousesi and one of the mobiles should be removed. The
remaining mobile should be brought into conformancy with building and
sanitation codes.
SJ: Butte Creek Is a Mapped Zone A floodway. The extent of the
floodway should be designated upon the final map and marked as a
no -development area.
5c: The Property straddles Fish and Games demarcation between critical
summer range and summer range of migratory deer herds. One homesite per
forty acres would hot be considered detrimental to the movement OF
wildlife. However, Intense use of the property for campground, RV parks
and Multiple dwelling units such as has occurred in the pastq would
result in significant impacts to wildlife movement.
8: The property is designated Timber Mountain) 40 acre minimum on the
Butte County General Plan. Existing zoning I Is Unclassified. The soils,
climate, and moisture regime make this land highly suitable for timber,
Production. Anda in fact) large tracts of property all around Butte
Meadows are within the Lassen National Forest. Development of ane
homestbe per 40 acres can be found In compliance with the General Plan.
Conformity with the zoning, is dependent upon the removal and or
elimination of the existing zoning) bulldlnq, and sanitation violations
which currently exist.
13a! Access to Parcel 1 will have to be demonstrated. The road drawn
on the Parcel Map which heads south off of Humboldt does not appear to
be sultable for access for., two reasons. rIrstlyi, the pro>,imity of Roper
Ditch and the drop off towards Butte Creek are 6 constrain, to road
development. Secondlyo an abandonment has been filed on this road which
If approved would allow it to be blp,ocked,
16c�dtl Water supply and sewage disposal shall be under Permit and
11-ispettlon by the'Env lronmental Health Department. Existing sewage
facilities which do not meet the requirements should be sealed or
otherwise eliminated. This would Include removal of the approximately
6-8 outhouses located on the remainder parcel which are not required to
support the allowed Ise of one dwelling unit per parcel,
16f: Junk and oth-tw, miscellaneous Items and rubbish _ e scattered about -
the Old campsite area. The campsite Is not an approved disposal area,
All tr-ash and Junk should be removed and taken to the Neal Road Land
Fil'i.
l7aob! At the toubheast ipriopotty corner IS located the old Butte
Meadows Dump, Open 17JQrMIn!9 was permitted up to 1974 at which time it
was converted to 4 mountain trantfer station. Trash was stored In bins
until removal to the Neal Road Land rill broaj The transfer station Has
closed pi-jor to 1585 bOcause of the hauling costs. Dumps and land fills
can contaminate the doll, ground watero and surface water In the
y7-
err
v Icinlity. in some cases, pollution continues long after the dump has
been officially closed. Because of these problems, It Is recommended
that extensive tests; be conducted to Insure that all domestic water will
meet the reqUlremerits of the California Safe Drinking Wober Act. Soil
should be similarly t.evicGd for contaminants. Constructive notice Zhbuld
be provided to any future owners or neighbor -Ing properl-,y owners of A,-hls
hazard through a note on ihe map as follov4so- "This hot r.,hod area d, . hies
the aPPrOxim4te 1,jmjt of +1ne old Butte Meadows Dump. Ail types of
materials Including 4 --rash, putresciblesp and junk havo been either burnt
or buried In this area. The exlstenLLe or extent of gr ourid and soil
contamination is not known."
18: 11-, appears that some res I dences are sti I I Lis I ng Lhi- 61 d dump s Ite
to d I ,-poqe of trash and i arge items such as washing mcirji I nes. The dump
site and areas of the campground where trash has callocbed are not
sesi-,heit1811Y pleasing. Butte County General Plan mar) -ti Indi.cafe that
the 5 ji�e may have been ub I I I zed or occupied by native Americans - As
S,jCh cultural t-eSOUrces may be found, an archaeologIcAl survey will be
required -n the, entirety of the propc.oty prepared by o recognized
prof 1* Whether mitigation measures will be required Is dependent
upor ndings of the survey.
is a potential fnr disturbance of nrchaeological resources.
2002'
A sut �y will be required to determine what, if any, mitigation measures
may be ne(--8ssbrY.
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Applicant: Glen Biggers
Assessor •s Parcel,
AP 60-7-21, 22, 23, etc.
Log # 86-09-29-01
DATA SHEET
A. Project, Descrir>tion
1 rYPe of Projects Tentative Parcel Map
2. Brief Description: Tentative Parcel Map to divide 158 �/ a
to create one 40 acre parcel, and a "a acre remOinder. wes
S. Location: T26N R4r Sections 29, 28 Butte Meadowa
4. Proposed Density of Development* 1 dwellin un
5. Amount of Impervious Surfacing: Unvinown g it per panel
6. Access: and Nearest 'Public Hoad4 e a :
Humboldt Road Remainder parcel fronts on
v parcel l has qu,estiunable access
7. Method of 'Sewage Disposal: Septic tank,,leachfiiald
S. Source of Water Supply." IndS,vidual CJells
9. Proximity of Power Lines". To original parcel
10. Potential for further land divisions and de,
veloprnant; L t�itecl
y terrain, access, zoning.
$ « _nvronment� l Setting
Phvsica E'rlviron�n nt
1 Terrain
a• General Topographic Characters Level creek bottom
b. C10pes: Varies over Propertylevel in camping area. from steep south Of creek to
c• Elevation: 4400 ft.
d. Limiting Factors: Areas of steep terrain,
2 Soils
a. Types and Characteristic.: N�:uns, 201-40" brown- _low
brown! 'gravelly Loam, steep to very steep, moderate
Permeability, med-high timber potential.
b. Limitiule Factors* geAewhate
3 Naturalexcessive drainage
. Ha=ards. of the Land
a• Earthquake Zone: Moderate
b6 Erosion Potential: Moderate
c= Landslide Po'4ental s Moderate
d- Vire Hazard 141gh-extreme
ey Expansive 8611 Potential: Moderate
4.. Hydrology
a• Surface Water: Butte and 801.t Creeks cross south half of
property.
b. 'Ground Water: Unknown resou rce
c+ Drainage Charracterldt css
Bolt Creeks. Natural drainage to Butte and
d., Annual Rainfal: (fiormhl): +/ 7011
e. Limiting Factor..*Zoned A floodway along Butte C
5. Visual/Scen.�: reek
[ltaiall.t ..
6 Acoustic Y Good
Qual�.tY- Gooc!
7'. Air Qualitys Good
A3.o;l.oeical Enviresnment
8. Vegetation: Ponderosa. Pine, Incense Cedar, White Alder, Dorxgl.aa
Fir, Sugar Pine, bush chinquapin, Huckleberry Oak, Califorili,a
Black Oak, white fir.
9. Wildlife Habitat: Straddle summer, critical summer range of
migratory deer herds.
Cultural En�►ironment
10. Arr;haeological and Historical Resources in the
11. Butte County Genera'? Plan designation: Timber Mountain
12. Existing Zoning: Unclassified
13. Existing Land Use on --site: Two mobile ho
14. Surrounding Area: mes, OAM
ing Area
+/•- 20 sites and 6-8 outhouses, old Butte County dump sit+saith
a. Land Uses: Cabins, mountain stores, Lassen National Forest
b Zoning: Unclassified
c,. Gen. Plan designations: Timber Mountain
d. Parcel Sizes: Up to 640 acre outside of the village
e. Population: Sparse
15. Character of Site and Area* Timber area with extremely limited
year round occupation.
hetes o Chino +/- 45 minutes
17. Relevant S
16. Nearest Urban Area:
P f Influence: None
18. Improvements Standards Iltban Area: Atone
19. Fire Protection Service:
a. Nearest County (State) Fire Stations #10 volunteer, #11.
seasonal within 1 mile, #44 year round45 minutes travel
minimum;.
b. Water Availability.* engine capacity only,
20* Schools in Area. Paradise Unified
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CrRTIVIFD MAIL
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DEPARTMENT ql± PUBLIG Wo, y
WILLIAM lt3IIII Director
7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE . OROVILLE, CALIRORF,,1.� 95965
Talephohat(916) 534.4691'
bufle Co, Planning Comrn. RONALD D, McELROY
Uopury Djrec}ov
APR 8 1987
DYOA110, Callfurniq
April 6, 1987
Clea Biggers
975 Naomi Avenue RB: AP 60-07-21, 22, 23
Chico, CA 95926 and 60-08-07
D.
Tentative Parcel Map
ear Mr. Biggers:
At the regular meeting of the Butte County Advisory Agency held o -
April 6, 19870 the Agency adopted a negative declaration with n
environmental mitigations and approved the tentative parcel
the above—referenced property subject to the conditionsl sted onlc
the attached sheet.
If no appeals are timely filed--wi
the Advisory Agoncthin ten (10) days of ttae
y s approval -- 'the Lierk of the Board da of
Supervisors, this action will be final.
When the conditions of approval are complied with, it will
for you to file your sinal. map" with the Butte County Department
in
of Public Works for recordation within twenty—foalr 24 be in order
the date of approval b o t
Y the Advisory Agency,
� � months of
f you have any que,�,-sans regarding this matter, please contact tact; .this
JH/ds
aLtachment
cct Planning Depart,llep, r
Environmental heal,;) Department
Bachman
1 ory truly yours,
William Cheff
Director of public Works
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Assistant Director
Glen BiTgers, AP 60-07-21, 22, 23 and 60--08-07, 2 parcels l.ocat ,4(j on both
side's of Humboldt Road and Butte Creek. Butte Meadows area. Bngµaneer:
Bachinan and Associates
Public Works conditions;
1 Verify legal access.
2 Provide two-way traversable access RS -8 -LD -1 to each p,reol from
a county maintained road or state highway.
3 Access, to be reserved in deeds as per county ordinance orad offered
for dedication on the final man:
M' 4 Show ent. ft; building
easemensetback 14ne measured from cehi pr1ine of access
5 Provide road maintenance agreement.
f Deed to the County of Butte 60 ft. right-of-way along Humboldt Road.
7 Indicate a 50 ft; building setback from the centerline of Humboldt
Road. .
Show all easements of record on the final map.
9 Provide cul-de-sac at the end of the street or 100 square foot
building free area.
,any delinquent taxes or current taxes as required,
e note on final map regarding payment ofChico Unified School
YXiCt impact fees.
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Health Dept. conditions:
12 Show a 100 ft, leachfield setback from the highwater line of
the creek on parcels 1 and 2,
13 Show the usable sewage disposal area proven to meet: the
requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance on parcel 10
Mitigations
1 All areas denuded of vegetation for purposes or road work;
3riveway construction or homesite preparation will be reseeded:
or stabilized.
2 Limit all cuts and fills to 3 feet, excepting as needed for culvert:
cover,
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" BIGGERS, TPM `
3 Designate a 100 ft. no development; setback from the top of
Butte Creek's banks.
4 Note on Map Area may be subject to earthquakes of MOCI-rate
intensity,
5 Remove or destroy any outhouses on the property.
o Mote on Map: Butte County had preciously maintained a nolid Waste
facility at the southeast corner of parcel .1. The farj>'[.Lty may
have contaminated area soil and groundwater.
7 Note on Map; The Unclassified zoning district does not permit
disposal of gunk, garbage or rubbish on the property;
B Note on
Map: If subsequent activities withintheparccl area
reveal buried cultural material, a qualified archaeologist
should be contacted to evaluate the nature and significance of
the find.
Inter -Departmental Memorandum
TO. Butte Count':y Advisory Agency
FROM. Planning Director
SUBJECT. Report on Tentative Parcel Map for Glen 8iggoro on
AP#60-7-21,22,23 and 60-8-7
DATE*
March 23, 1987
This is a proposal to divide 158 acres to creJ,L-0. 2 parcels,
1 at 40 acres and 1 at approximately 119 acrer). The present
zoning is unclassified. The Land Use Plan map of the Butte
County General Plan designates this area as Tifliber Mountain.
The Safety Element indicates that this project is in a
high to extreme fire hazard area. There are no specific or
community plans for the area.
The proposal does not conflict with County zoning nor any
adopted or proposed element of the Butte County General
Plan provided that the minimum parcel size is 40 acres, nor
any County, specific or community plan,
An archaeological survey has been prepared which recommends
clearanc�. in the event that the parcel boundaries change
or addit., al division is proposed, a second survey will be
requires: ?he Archaeologist recommends the following
condition. "If subsequent activities within the parcel area
reveal berried cultural material, a qualified Archaeologist
should be contacted to evaluate the nature and significance
of the find4"
A Negative tedlatation With Mitigation Measures is recommended,
The Mitigation Measures are as follows:
1. All areas denuded of vegetation for purposes of toad work,
driveway construction or homesite prepatatioh will be
reseeded or stabilized.
2, Limit all cuts and fills to 1 feet excepting as needed for
culvert cover,
Designate a 100 foot no development setback from the top
of Butte Greeks' banks
4. Note on Map- Area may be subject to earthquakes of moderate
intensity.
5. Remove or destroy any outhouses on the prol?ettY.
6, Note on Map! Butte County had ptovlot8ll maintained a
L $Lis, st-* ro.� �d.umpsl-te at the southeast corner of the Aarcell, The -dump Fri ,P
;�'A c may have contaminated area soil and qrotndwatet,
Butte County Advisory Agency
March 23, 1987
Page Two
7 Note on .Map The Unclassified zoning district does not
permit disposal of junk, garbage or rubbish on the property.
8. Note on Map If subsequent activities within the parcel
area reveal burried cultural material, a qualified
Archaeolgist should be contacted, to evaluate the nature
and significance of the find.
LT: jme
CC: Glen Biggers
Bachman & Associates
,•.car
Nib Co. Planning Carvel.
JAN 24 1967
I' orovillo, Caul"sk
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY
OF 131GGIRS PARCEL - SOUTH FORTY ACRES,
BUTTE MEADOWS; BUTTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
By:
Frank E. Bayham, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Archaeological Research Program
Department of Anthropology
California State University, Chic,
Chico; CA 95929--400
Prepared For:
Bachman & Associates
3011 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
January 1587
INTRODUCTION
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Bachman and Associates contracted with the Archaeological Research
Program at. California State University, Chico to conduct ail archaeologi-
cal survey of a proposed parcel split in the vicinity or Butte Meadows
(MAP 1). The proposed split involves subdividing a large irregular
parcel owned by Glen Biggers into smaller parcels. Forty acres of th.it
larger parcel. is situated on the southern perimeter of Butte Meadows,
and is the focus of this report. It vontai.ns portions or Sections 28
and 29, T 26 N, R 4 E (USES Butte Meadows, California, 15► Series
Quad). The eastern end of the parcel, is located just noti0i of the
intersection between Rumboldt Road and Butte Creek. On Noveimber 22,
1986, the author met with Cal Bachman to delimit bounriar i ns and locate
access routes. On December 26, 1986, the author cumpl.rLod tin on -foot
reconnaissance of the 40 acre parcel outlined in MAI' 2.
The parcel is elongated in an east --west direction and the terrain
is varied. The eastern half of the parcel is bordered to the north by
Butte Creek; the topography in this half slopes down to the river and
in some places is very steep. The western portion encompasses the creek
and abuts a number of occupied lots to the north; this area to the north.
of Butte Creek is relatively flat but has been extensively modified by
human activity over the years. The area south of the creek :in the,
western half also slopes down to the creek. Vegetation within the area
is riparian along the creek, grading Lu n coniferous forest upslope.
Douglas Fir, Ponderosa and Sugar Pine, and Cypress were observed as well
as a dense manzanita stand in the southeast corner. Various grasses and
annuals were noted in a small meadow on the south side of the creek.
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RECORDS SEARCH A,ND CULTURAL CONTEXT
A variety of sources were consulted prior to fieldwork in order to
establish the potential range of archaeologic and historic cultural:
materials indigenous to the area. A search of the permanent site
records at the Northeast California Information Center revealed that no
prehistoric or historic sites had been recorded within or adjacent to
the project area. A review of the National Register of historic Places
(USDI 1976) and historic Spots in California (1966) mentioned no
relevant historic site in the area,
Archaeological sites have been recorded elotn,g several major drain-
ages to the northwest at a comparable elevation and in topography
similar to the study area. It might, Lherefore, be anticipated that
prehistoric sites spanning, the occupational sequence may be discovered.
Relatively flat area; in the vicinity of Butte Creek would be particu-
larly sensitive.
Ethnographic accounts allow that what i5 now Butte Meadows, and
consequently the study area► res>des in territory once claimed by the
Konkow (Heizer 1966; Riddell 1978), However, it is also quite close to
the boundary with the Pana to the wast (ibid., p.371-372). In his
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discussion of the Konkow, Riddell notes that border areaq of value for
hunting or gathering — as would aptly characterize thr study
might be used by neighboring groups by incursion or (sotr5ent, This issue area
of ethnographic boundaries, or buffer zones, may warrant consideration
if any sites are discovered.
Historic activities in the area generally reflect
influences of mining and subsequent settlement of fire par,—regional
California during the
latter half of the 19th Century. One unique feature which may be of
some importance to the historic use of the area is Humbo;Ldt Road.
Evidently, this road lies in what was the path of the Ifutnboldt Trail
which served as an access route across the Sierra Nevadas in the late
1800's (Cal Bachman and outpost Proprietor, Butte Meadows, personal
communication). The project area is in proximity to this historic
feature, and evidence of a wide range of historic activities 'night be
anticipated.
FIELD METHODS
An on—foot survey of the 40 acre parcel was completed on December
16, 1986. The area had received snow one week earlier, but Most of it
had melted and only in certain spots was ground visibility impaired.
T,,lnnr3phy, sometimes dense vegetation, and an irregular APE! (ar~a of
rotft,,nv .ronmenta.l impact) presented greater difficulties to the
implementation Qf: ; ,,v.stematic transect survey.
divided into three sub—aroas fo The survey area was
corner of the parcel W- Serono
28ofpurpo Creek) (2le ) southeastern
ain
Section 29 north oi; Butte Creek �en�' south of the Davis Tract of Butte
Meadows; and (8) the elonsa;,ad strip
(MAP 2), sc,�.; ButteButteCreek in Sedan 29
Ground visibility varied .from moderate to poor, III those aLr.s
where intense recent human activity was Present,
ity was good; visibility dramatically declined in thenheav heavily i orestedlm«
areas and was particu.lar1y poor to non—existent in a dense manzsnita
thicket in the SE portion of Sub—Area X11. Evidence of past logging
activity was ubiquitous. Two N -S transects were walked in Sub —Area #'1.
Two E --td transects were walked in Sub -Area #,2, and a single, widely
SubnArean#3g�yITo conf� t><,�cL Wte foras klihtit�;ded gvthe
slope whielt made—up most of
frequently scraped and all natural exposuresbexaminednrest duff was
RESULTS AND RE-Ct7 HENDA`I'IONS
NO prehistoric sites or early historic refuse were encountered in
the parcel., In Sub—Area #1 to the east of 1/2 Section marker 29/28,
dump 'Was observed, but an examination of the discarded itoms plastic
pipe, hot water heaters, washing machines, and same bedsprings �-
ruvehleti n fyrepontierance of recent trash. Several rtrst.ed saris were
noted around the perimeter of tho dump, bUt these were uninspiring, and.
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appeared not to be early historic in age.
However, whale crossing Butte Creek on the Humbolt Road bridge, li'tit
outside the APEI for this survey, a prehistoric site — to l.ithic seatter
with 'some groundstone fragments - was found which had not previously
been recorded. This site is situated on the north side of Butte Creek
on a ridge overlooking the creek, and abuts Humboldt Load, Because it
does not extend into the APEI and is separated by Butte Creek, this site
will not likely be affected by any proposed activity in the 40 acre.
parcel.. Consequently, it was not formallyrecorded.
Based on a records search and field reconnaissonco, archaeolgical
clearance is recommended for the subdivision of thr. 40 acre parcel.
because ground surface visibility in dense forests rand meadows inherent—
ly limits archaeological, discovery, this recommendation i.s provisional.
If subsequent activities within the part -1 area reveal buried cultural
material, a qualified archaeologist should be contacted to evaluate the
nature and significance of the find. Further, if project plans change
or if the parcel boundaries are altered, additional survey work will. be
required..
REFUMCES CITED
Greanerg, Ronald M, and Sarah A. Marusin, editors
1976 Nat'ioral Register of Historic Places. U.S. Government
Office, Washington,
Holzer, _Robert V.
1966 Languages, Territories,, and Names of California Indian 'Tribes:
Un vorsity of California Press, Berkeley,
Hoover, Mildred B;, Hero E. Rensch, and Ethel. G. Rensch
1.9066 Flistoric S ots in California, 3rd. ed. Revised by W.N.
Abel:oe. Stanford University Press, Stanford
Riddell, Francis A.
1978 Maidu and konkow. In Handbook of ':rJ 4h American Indians;
Volume 8, California; edited b R.F.Heizer, .
y , pp. 370-386
SMithsonian Institut'ioni Mishi.ngton;
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