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MAYBES
L. EARI'N. Wi11 the: proposal result in; .signifi,can. c'
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a � Uns�tablo earth conditions or in changes
..= g;ol�ogic; substructures��
b : Di sruptioins , d� Sp`7 acements;, conmpacta on ,e:;r
overcovering of. the' soil
c. ChangeAir topogrdphy .or ground ;surface
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rel�xei»eatures? _
d. Destiruct " "; covering dr. niod�fi ata an ,of any
.unique geal og�.c cir ph-mkdai features?
e. Increase in grand ar water.Orosia0 o,f sails, ;
e3.thet on, of offwsa
f. Changes in depo.'ition nr. Prosa on of�be'ach
s'ands,� or changes in s;il,ta,tion deposition
or, girds on 'which may' modt, the channel, of
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a' river ox 's"treyam or "the.•bed;,-0f, the "a,cean. nr'
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any bay, -inlet Y. lakes
g; Voss of prime .agriculturally pxaducix�r� .scalls
out a.,cie cies igx�ated urban axeas?'__.'
h. E posureuf�-people, ax �propertt to geologIlc
hazards such as earthquakes,= la�ndsl:ides, muds
1s1.ldes,-groland failure or �a.milar hazards?
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2. AIR;'. W-11 i the; proposal. result in. s`ubstaxitial: .
a: Air emissions or deterioration of ambient
air, quality
b.' The creatiion of ob�e.ction'able odors;, smoke
or fumes?'
c. Alterilti.on oE'ai.r movement-,ymoisture, or
temperature; or any change in climate,.
locally or regionally?
3. WATER. Wild. the proposal -result in substantial:
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a. Changes in currents, or the course or,
direction of water" ,movemernt.s in either"
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marine or fresh 14af ers?
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ac ' run.ofatt`erns
or th�esrateaandramounC of stion
c. Need for 'Off- surface drainage i.mp�rove-
mems, including vegetation removal, chaiine'-
ization or culvert insta.li:atiori?
d. Alterations to the course or flotw of " flood
Waters?
e: Chane an the amount of•• surface water in any
-water body?
Discharge into surface} waters, or in any
alteration o'f sur£ac.e,water. quala.ty, .anclud:ng
but .not limited to tempetature �•dissolved
oaCyg�n or turbidity?
g. Altexat on of the d4 ection or rate_ of flaw
'waters`?�
of ;.ground
h: Change � n the quantity or " qual'ity- c f ;ground waters',
either thxaii;gh ciixect' additions or,-wath-
dxawals; or through"rxtexceptiari of an
aquifer"by 'duts or excavati,"ons?
i. Reduction ail the amount a£ �,ratex otixerw's.e;
available for public Mater supplies?
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7. E,cposure o people or property to, water'°
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rel a'tedl hazards such as floodang?
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MAYBE N0`
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PLANT :LIFE. Wail the 'propiasal result An subst2ntial•
a. a:ang``iri'"the diversity of species, ar, number
of any'8pocief nlduing trees,
shrubs, grassy ,crops, and aquatic .pl:ants)?
ii. Reduction of the numbers^' of any: unique', .:rare;
or. endan�`ered species of plants?
c.. Iintl oduct'ion "off neiv species of plants +,into an
area, or iY' a barrier to the normal replenish-
ment of existinas E:ies?'
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d Recluc�: oil 'in° acreageof any agxitit lturd] . crop?
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ANI1 XL'. LIFE*_ Will'' the: proposal resu�:t ,in substantial;
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a. �Cfiange in the diveriity of species, or numbers
of anyspecies of animals " (bi'rds,' land; animals
xntludi.ng rept;i.les, dish. and .,the.11'� fish,
benthic. borganisms„ or I sects)'I
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b Redact on in the numbers of any unique',"rare
,or 'endangered,,species of an�.mal,s? `
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it,. 'Intr,oduction o new "species. o anstinals `into
an area; or result1111, in a barrier t.o the''migration
or movement Qf.animals?
d.abitat7ation to existingfish or e
Wildlif
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NOISE. Will the proposal result in substantial:
a increases in existing noise levels?
bt. Exposure of people to severe :'noise. levels?
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LIGHT AND GLARE. Will theproposal produce,
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s'igni _'.cant light and glare't
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LAND USE Will theproposal result in" a
su stantzal alteration of he resent or planned -"
land ixse of an area?'
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NATURAL RESOURCES: W'aX1 t.e proposal result in
suEs'tantial:
a Increase in the rate of -use of any natural
resources?
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b. Depletion of any nori-renewable natural
re ources?
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RISK OF UPSET. Will the proposal ,involve
a. A tisk of explosion or the release of hazard-
aus substances (including; b�xt not, limited to,
oil, pesticides, chemicals"ox radiation) in the
event of an acc,ident:or"upspt conditions?
b.Passible interference with an emergency
response plan ot*i emergency evacuation plan?
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POPU�,ATION. Will the proposal alter the. location,
Uis� u�G].on, density.,or "growth rate ofthe human
population?
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HOUSING. Will the proposal affect existing housing,:,
ar create ,a clem'and fox ditto a! Housing?
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MAYBE NO
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':RANaPORTATIQN/CtRCU!LAT1CIN.. Will the proposal
result in: _
a� Generation of' subs,t,antial Additiquai''vehiclda .
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movement?
b.. Effects an existin arkin facilities, or
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demand fox newparking?
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c. Substantial i.inpact', on existing transportation
ISystems?.
d, Significant alterations to present patterns,
of circulation ox movement of people and%or
goods?
' affic?
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air tr
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles,
;bicyclists or pedestrians?
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PUBLIC SBRV'ICES. Will. the proposal have- an effect
upon, or result in a need for near or altered
governmental services.
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a. Fixe protection?
'bPolice protection?
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c. Schools?
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d. Parks or other -)recreational facilities?
e. Maintenance of public facilities, including
roads?
f. Other governmental services?
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ENERGY.Will the Proposal result
a. Use of substantialamounts of fuel.o,r energy?
b. Substantial increase in demand, upon existing
sources of energy; or require the development
of new sources of energy?
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'; UTILITIES. Will tha proposal. 'result iu a need for
new systems, -or substantial alterations to the
following:
a. Poweor natural gas?
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b. Communications sys'tems'?
c. Water ay aixal ilityt
d. Sewer or septic tank?
e . Storm water drainag.e?
f. Solid Waste and disposal?
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HUMAN. IjVALTH,2 Will the proposal result in:
a. on of any health hazard or potential
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th hazard` (excluding mental health) ?
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b. Exposure of people to potential. heath ..
hazards?
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AESTHET C5. Will, the'propnsal`'result in the
obstruction of an scenic l/is 'a or VJ ew,
Y` open to
Che public, or w ;11 the proposal result'.in the
creation, of an aesthe tic' al]y offensive site open
t0 pL1b11C view?
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1"9 . RECREATION. V13-11 the propos _ r .su1t is an impact:
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'Upon thei
qua'l ait y 'or quantity o� existing recre.atasinal
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opportunitie
20. CULTURAL RESOURCES.;
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a: z11 t' a `proposal ' Mesial°t in. the '� alteration'
of or, the tl-0structibn of .s p ^eh3,storicf or..:
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t0TiC-.<<rchae:alo'gzal s:zte'?
b. Will the pxoposal r�esult,in adverse p]ys3'calc
or 4esthetic effects to 'a prehistoric Or'
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h.Stor'ic 4uilding, striacCure or, ,object?
c. Does the'propostal klare-tfie.igterii;al tp cause
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phys�.cal .change ..�,�hich would af�ec,t u�iQu
ethnics cultural; values?
d Wall 'the proposal 'reatr ct exp sting rel g eus
or sac;xed uses witllr� the potential impact
area?
V DISCUSSION. OF "ENVIRONMENTAL FVA:LIJATION
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Applicant:
Valley View Investors Assessor''s Parcel �1
'AP 68-36-11,6
Log 87-04-06-06 "
DATA SHEET
A. Project Description
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Type of Pzo,ject: tat ParceX Maps
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Brief'Descriptioro Dividing 29.92 acres into four parcels,
rangingfrom:: 7.27 acre to 7:70` acres
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Location: on the cast ,side of Oakvale Avenue approximately
1640 feet''south of its intersection with Hilldale Avenue in
the Oroville. Area.
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Proposed Density, of 'Development: ° Approximately 7 acres per,
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dwelling Unit-
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Amount of Impervious Surfacing: Approximately 57
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Access and Nearest.Publ:ic Road(s) Oakvale Avenue.
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Method of Sewage Disposal: Individual'septic systems:
8,.L'Source
6f Water Supplyi Individu61 wells.
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Proximity of Power bines: To property
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Potential for further land iivisions and development:
Existing zoning would allow 6500-square foot lots on sewers._
B. Environmental Setting
Physical-Environment-*.
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Terrain
A. General Topographic Character: Gently rolling foothill
terrain.
b'i Slopes: Generally 10 to 20%
c: Elevation: 480 to 626 feet above sea level.
d: Limiting Factors: Steep slopes in some areas.
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Soils
a. Types and Characteristics: Goulding-Auburn Association,.
Soils are Aiken Clay Loam. Excessive drainage, moderate
subsoil permeability, medium to rapid runoff, low
'fertility. Class VII soils.
Di Limiting Factors: Slopes accentuating runoff.
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Natural kazards of, the Land
a Earthgrake Zone:, Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone
VIII:
b. Erosion: Potential: High.
c. Landslide Patow.
d, Fire Hazard:: Extreme.<
e Expansive Soil Potential: Low:
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Hydrology
dv Surface Water: O;W.I.D. Ditch crosses' property.
h: Ground Water';: Unknow n,. potentially, limited.
Drainage Characteristics: Site,' drains alongI natural
sw.ales to the southwest; to Wyman Ravine.
d.' Annual Rainfall, normal): Approximately 30'
e Limiting Tactors: Setbacks from"drainageWays. and OWID.
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Visual/Scenic Quality: Moderate, decreasing as urban '
development 'takes place in the area.
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Acoustic Qual%ty:'." Good-
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Air Quality: Good,
Biological Environment:
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Vegetations Foothill-woodland Community. Large grassy
areas, areas of dense Oa'ti vegetation. ManzanitaBuckbrush,
Poison Oak,, etc.
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Will Habitat: Small birds and animals common to foothill
Oak,grasslands.
Cultural Pnvironment:,
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Archaeological and Historical Resources in the area: Low
sensitivity area.
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Butte County General Plan designation: Low Density
Residential.
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Existing Zoning: A-R
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,vxistitg Land Use ori-site: Open land,., Pasture with
scattered trees.
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Surrounding Area:
a.. Land Uses: Open land, pasture, otchards, Ophir. School,
single -family residential uses.
b. Zoning: A-R and P=Q.
c Gen, Plan. Designation: Low Density Residentsal and
Public'..
d ParcellSizes: Generally, 1- to 5-acre parcels or 20
acres and larger.'.
e: Population' Rural densities:
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Character of$ite and Area: Developing subu rban fringe area,
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Nearest. Urban Area, Oroville.
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Relevant Spheres of Influence: Orovil'le, OWID.
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Improvements Standards Urban Area; Yes.
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Tire Protection Service:
a Nearest CoYint (,State Fire Statio Station #64 at
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Kelly Ridge.
b: Water Availability: Fire- tankers. only:,��
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Schools in Area: Oroville E16%6ntary 'School District and
Oroville Union High School Disrict,
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