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HomeMy WebLinkAbout160 (3)BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 County Center Drive Oroville; CA 95965-3397 i ' (916) 538-7601 TO: DATE: November 2, 1994 RE: ;PROJECT REVIEW & ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION MONEY-SAND&'GRAVEL CO. - Minining ,& 'FReclamatiQn Plan Enclosed is preliminary data our office has -received -or generated concerning the following project: Located on the west side of Meridian Rd.' at the Butte County line running 1/2 mile south and 2 miles west. Parallel with the Butte County line. Zoned A-40.T—AP#`s 047-070-009, 011, 012, 019 & 020 We are making an assessment of possible environmental impacts and will be preparing an environmental document, either a Negative Declaration, Negative Declaration with Mitigation Measures or an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)., Please provide any factual statements, - ideas for investigation, or opinions you can offer in your area of concern or expertise ' that relate to either physical., social, or economic impacts -that this project may'generate. Please respond within 14 days of the above -noted date. If no response is generated by this inquiry, then it shall be assumed that there are no significant environmental impacts which are potential from I the project. We appreciate any assistance you can provide. Sincerely, �arry Pa' er Planning Technician Comments • SEE ATTACHM Does your agency wish to receive a copy of the environmental document (initial study for Negative Declaration (with or without Mitigation Measures) or EIR for this project). R Yes No w RONEY SAND & GRAVEL CO. PROPOSED MINING & RECLAMATION PLAN AP#s 047-070-009, 011, 012, 019 & 020 1. The application provided is incomplete in that it does not indicate what is proposed and does.not contain a Mining and Reclamation Plan. 2. Prior to setting project for hearing provide an acceptable Mining and Reclamation Plan in accord with SMARA regulations for review and comment by the various agencies. 3. Prior to issuance of use permit have Mining and Reclamation Plan approved by the Department of Public Works and the State Department of Conservation. 4. Provide reclamation financial assurance in an amount approved by the Department of Public Works and the State Department of Conservation. 5.. No access will be allowed to Meridian Road. 6. Meet the requirements of CalTrans for access to Highway 99. 7. Does this site contain wetlands? CEQA requirements must be complied with. 8. Access road from State Highway 99 (Roney Trail) and all permanent interior roads must be paved to control dust: 9. On site hazardous materials must be handled and contained in accord with applicable regulations. BU'^ E COUNTY PLANNING COMMISS 7N . 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965-3397 (916) 538-7601 TO. Public Works DATE: November 2, 1994 RE: PROJECT REVIEW & ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION RONEY SAND & GRAVEL CO. - Minining & Reclamation Plan Enclosed is preliminary data our office has received or generated concerning the following project: Located on the west side of Meridian-' Rd. at the Butte County line running 1/2 mile south and 2 miles west. Parallel with the Butte County line. Zoned A-40. AP#1 s 047-070-009, 011, 012, 019 & 020 We are making an assessment of possible environmental impacts and will be preparing an environmental document, either a Negative Declaration, Negative Declaration with Mitigation Measures or an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Please provide any factual statements, -ideas for investigation, or opinions you can offer in your area of concern or expertise that relate to either physical, social, or economic impacts -that this project may generate. Please respond within 14 days of the above -noted date. If no response is generated by this inquiry, then•it shall be assumed that there are no significant environmental impacts which are potential from the project. We appreciate any assistance you can provide..' Sincerely, Larry Pa' er Planning Technician Comments: Does your agency wish to receive a copy of the environmental document (initial study for Negative Declaration (with or without. Mitigation Measures] or EIR for this project).. Yes No C OF BUTTE MOV 2199-4 unci Development'Sec r ' APPLICATION FOR MINING PERMIT AND RECLAMATION .PLAN (Butte County Code Section 13-104) OWNER. OPERATOR_ AND AGENT: 1. Ann icant Name G ^�. S! r. c t C'I (c� U t L C v ;n �� rt �. . Address �t ��x J .: A J Telephone 2. Name (if any) of Mineral Property_ ZQ n r- j / 1 k u�� ow LaV% R it 3. Property Owners, or owners of surface rights ( Lis[ all owners ) Name RIC, h e/ Address P-4- S -O -M Telephone 1� & ei 63 4. Owners of Mineral rights Name Address Telephone s. Ussee. 4t Name Address Telephone 6. Q=tQr. Name Address Telephone V661 9 aline do 44� 7, AaPnt for Service of Process. Name Address r h c=� ✓"� �1 C ems,; f Telephone 8. Brief description, including legal, of the extent of the mined^ land (to be) involved in this operation: Section (s) 14- Z . Township Z3 v Range §1 1) -1� `�- M Meridi0-1— if l ' Assessor's parcel number(s) �.z /y _ / Present zoning of each parcel t a t . A6 Acreage of each parcel Total acreage Z 3n 9. Describe the access route to the operation site. i4 10. Attach Location and Vicinity Map. `' 7 DESCRIPTION: 11. Kneral community (to be) mined: 5� � &V is i'L- 12. Geologic description, including brief general geologic setting, more detailed geologic descriptionof the mineral deposits (to be) mined, and principal minerals or rock types present. / 13. Brief description of environmental setting of the site and the surrounding areas. Describe existing area land use, soil. vegetation, ground water elevation and surface water characteristics, average annual rainfall and/or other factors pertaining to environmental impacts and their mitigation and reclamation. 2 0-1 0 bo' '� S� c'F-��� �ws �-z� ����� r H `fes ast _ .C- t it 4A - Wei( a-64.4 -Iev 12:5 2- CL Ile- jit- .4c C,-, 1Y (CL't W; 6 1 PROPOSED IEXIS71NGI_ Sr RFACE MINING OPERATIONS: 14. Proposed starting date of operation f�2✓ L'= 1 �� Estimated Life of Operation Duration of Fust Phase 15. Operatio will liPs:Continuous t/ ,Seasonal ,Intermittent Developed, Not yet in operation Temporarily deactivated , Stockpile in Mine 16. Operation will be (is): Under 5,000 tons cu. yds/yr. 5,000 - 50,000 tons cu. yds/yr. 50,000 - 250,000 tons cu. yds/yr. 250,000 -1,000,000 tons cu. yds/yr. Over 1, 000,000 tons cu. yds/yr. 17. Total anticiRated Mduction Mineral commodities to be removed - Waste retained on the site - Waste disposed off site- Maximum anticipated depth 71J 18. Mining method: (Check all applicable) Open Pit t/ Dredging Single bench Quarry: ITrll top Multibench Side Hill Dragline iew(cu yds.)L f 4 tae (cu yds.) 2 s• c c c tans (cu yds.) C Gravel/Sand Pit Auger Drill and Blast,. Clay Pit Truck to processing /✓ Borrow Pit !/ Plant (to RR) 0 ... ..... . 0) LZ 41-- po-.tial Q Yea) L��,- ".N, 6.,Pfx,k e— Vc, 19a. 19b. K-11 21. • Low Level Shovel Underground Gravel bar skimming- limming Other------ Other • Tailings Pond ----- Slurry Pump ondSlurryPump wa=Dump Rail Other If processing of the ores or minerals mined (including segregation of mined materials) is planned to be conducted at or adjacent to the site. briefly describe the nature of the processing and explain disposal method of the tailings or waste from processing• G ve v e I u.' ; l be Estimate quantity (gallons per day) and quality of water required by the proposed operation, specify th' and the quantity and quality and proposed proposed sources of this water, of method of its convey-- to is property Lr�/ \ _ ��� ovo �,,,(�� . method of disposal of used and/or surplus water. C, ��� 0.�)(lr dam% J l `� �njafL`• IV'// be. le 'ipc6r.(dfc'e1 rh a �CcS�( sysfas�, If the nature of the deposit and the mining method used will permit, describe and show the steps or phases of the mining operation that allow concurrent reclamation, and include a proposed time schedule for such concurrent activities. n,I Attach a map of the mined lands and/or suitable aerial photograph showing: S C e- A 7th (a) Boundaries and topographic details of the site; (b) Location of all streams, roads railroads, w ells. and utility facilities within 500 feet of site; (c) Location of all currently proposed access roads to be constructed in conducting the surface mining operation (s): (d) Locations of areas (to be) mined and stockpiles, waste dumps and tailing ponds. (e) By use of overlay symbol or color, depiction of separate mining phases if applicable. (see Item 20) (f) 11ue source of map base, orientation (North arrow), and scale (e.g., I' - 500', enc.) of map. (g) Cross sections of the area to be mined. Provide cross section (s) of the existing ground surface (in solid Lines), including any streams, creeks. improvements etc.... and illustrate the proposed mining depths with finished slopes (e.g., 2 :1, 3 : 1...) in dashed lines. The cross section (s) shall be sufficient to show the extent of an operation and shall extend at least 100 feet beyond the mine site. (h) Location of improvements and mining equipment used (e.g., crusher, screens, offices, etc...) (i) The entire property, showing any proposed phasing - 4 1 Q S �1� ai —I Z v a; J -v� ^`1 Q 1 V V W V N1 0 ai —I nI- RECLAMATION PLAN: 22. Indicate on an overlay of mapof Item 20, orby coloror symbol or map thoseareas to be covered by reclamation per• Acreage X90 23. Describe the ultimate physical condition of the site and specify proposed use (s), or potential uses, of mined lands as reclaimed OL14,4 V it 24. Describe relationship of the interim uses other than mining and the ultimate physical condition to: (a) Zoning regulations. e io ( a-." A.- (b) .(b) General Plan and Pian elements. (/ 25. Provide evidence that all owners of a possessory interest in this land have been notified of the proposed use (s) or potential uses identified in Item 22. (Attach copy of notarized statement of acknowledgment of notification.) 26.. Describe soil conditions and proposed soil salvage plan. �.•; t/ !a -e G2✓e- ksc e;e jjes. �%+t-S H>usi. ( •: ��,., yen ur�4 w : / 1 b� Sa �iiQ�t rsl ,�,� T.��JSc:.'' i . 27. Describe the methods, their sequence and timing, to be used in bringing the reclamation of the land to its end state. Indicate on map (Item 21-22) or on diagrams as necessary. Include discussion of the pertinent items listed below. (a) Backfilling and grading. (b) Stabilization of slopes. (c) Stabilization of permanent waste dumps, tailings, etc. tikokz (d) Rehabilitation of pre -mining drainage. (e) Removal, disposal, or utilization of residualeqm�pment, structures, refuse, etc. /Za i 4,;, P e-• 1r (f) Control of contaminants, especially with regard to surface runoff and ground water. v (g) Treatment of streambeds and streambanks w control erosion and sedimentation n/ve- (h) Removal of minimization of residual hazards. (i) Resoding and revegetation plan with evidence that plants can survive given the site's topography, soil and climate. The plan shall include proposed plant material used for revegetation and an irrigation or watering plan or schedule. (j) Dust and air pollution control measures proposed to eliminate or substantially reduce potential impacts. 28. The applicant shall provide a good faith estimate of reclamation costs of the entire site, or phases if proposed. Attach a detailed breakdown of all expected reclamation tasks and their related costs. The costs shall be based on having the county or an independent contractor completing the full reclamation of the site (including, but not limited to. equipment removal, regrading, replanting and other reclamation measures). $ c o . 29. If applicant has selected a short term phasing of his reclamation, describe in detail the specific reclamation to be accomplished during first phrase. Alv k' 1J u .►-,� .� • l d21 ,in .2it v 6N,-2 e -L C" I . t:; &-o- L) tL! e w �tl raLC, eic, VZ, We 4-e-z� 4,v;ll FINANCIAL ASSURANCES WORKSHEET RONEY PIT 1) Road Closure Road improvements will aid the land owner who is also the owner of the mine site. The improvements will improve access for the owner on his property. The owner will maintain the road after the life of the pit. Cost of Closure: No Cost 2) Quarry Site (20 acres) Excess stockpile can be sold or worse dozed or hauled into the pit. This material can be sloped and covered with soil. The bottom of the pit will be staged with ponds. The sediment will be used for reclamation. Distribute excess stockpiles: D-8 80 hrs/$100/hr $ 8,000 Operator 80 hrs/$35/hr 2,800 $10,800 Redistribute topsoil and level site: D-8 40 hrs/$ I00/hr $4,000 Operator 40 hrs/$35/hr 1,400 $5,400 3) Revegetation Reseed with pasture mix or approved mix of land owner. Subcontractor $100/Ac @20 $2,000 4) Administration (10% of total) $18,200 $1,820 Total Financial Assurance Needed 1) -0- 2) $16,200 3) $ 2,000 4)$ 1,820 $20,020 30. Describe how reclamation of this site in this manner may affect future mining at this site and in the surrounding area / /'-� .� w� i►� fit.•' (� c f�t AL 41 e -J 0 c r/- Q LgA4 31. List any hazardous materials to be used (inflammables, explosives and strong chemicals) e 'a So (.1,e . �( %�S c 32. Proposed daily hours of operation 33. Proposed number of emplo: 'z I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true, complete and correct. Date %0.:3 / 9 Applicant's Date /0 =3/ "f Property Owner's Si Verify: A.P. Number (s) _i -X Ownership ✓ Zoning and General Plan Requirements •✓ Copies of map with areas to be mined outlined (USGS quadrangle) Date Application Received I D3 I 4 Fee Received: Date $ t 1,8S ., Y' Application taken by (VFW0) C _ Legal Description °<Ownees Authorization of Applicant Location Description Copies of Plot Plant Receipt No. '�-3 5 Z6° : 6 . .. I ........... . .., ..............:'' ;. .. w ......� 244 —__�_ — ---ate` .: • — —� 220 Well 13 . � n _Av 'Windmill III '' �-- `�• 1 ; • // i �i ' \ Lill"'�;A­ c III l/ � � !. � l // ( � •,j• (- �;.� � .•) ----_; --- T , -}226 t1.7 =ill � , ��-' � — �` (' ( cr c.:•/_.: l � , o (� �BM- 255 I' 'O' f�_:�l1 \�✓� - c .>"5: `j 1- 1 nn �:1 o 00 0 �Z...Z �8V2�.CiJ � � I...''/r v%�� �' ( �--� 11 � C'1 ''i li I.� •h• .. / �4 ref,• I �. ,;;_ 11:.. - c. ,�, �) �� 12.E 215 1 A c zr _ �l Cz o FO 6 • - :1 S T. 23N. `R, / W. M. D. B. 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These parcels are /or assessment purposes only and moy n.» constitute legal parcels. REV/SED: 2- 94 BUTTE Nov 21994 Land Development'Sec. TO: Public Works BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 497 County Center Drive 0roville, CA 95965-3397 (916) 538-7601 DATE: November 2, 1994 RE: PROJECT REVIEW & ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION RONE-Y-SAND-&-GRAVEL_COr Minining: & Reclamatign Plan Enclosed is preliminary data our office has received -or -generated concerning the following project: Located on the west side of Meridian Rd. at the Butte County line running 1/2 mile south and 2 miles west. Parallel with the Butte County line. Zoned A -40.r -"API s 0470,7 & 020 We are making an assessment of possible environmental impacts and will be preparing an environmental document, either a Negative Declaration, Negative Declaration with Mitigation Measures or an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Please provide any factual statements, - ideas for investigation, or opinions you can offer in your area of concern or expertise that relate to either physical, social, or economic impacts. that this project may generate. Please respond within 14 days of the above -noted date. If no response is generated by this inquiry, then it shall be assumed that there are no significant environmental impacts which are potential from the project. d We appreciate any assistance you can provide.0 Sincerely, Larry Pa ' er Gy Planning Technician Comments:z � � c✓�.f' /u dta./ dies reol� Gm�,fin<ac Z2 AI 1 f�e. t/RNiO✓j / R �:i �� P�tai o /SS✓u...v� (/ie %,Fig" A -c �Pl��'[a Does our agency wish o receive a copy of the environmental document (initial s 'dy for Negative Declaration (with•or without Mitigation Meas s) or EIR for this project). 63 OPS✓ . Yes No )VO G. ,,Ld�ll U.(.�rc✓ev, /v /`'1 ��a.a/ lj i�/�. �. �f-/ d COQ / /d�^S �/✓ GVCC GSt Ao 4/� �. �e Abe- G(�2�� 'fit. � �Z�s � /L�•�,p,K�.�S nu.* � �-2 Lf/1a-p � sG� sJ.-� _.... ` coUK of BUTTE i NIoV 21994 i-dOo Developmen4'Sec. �a ,QONEY SA_ N 6?At�EG lc�, - ,D/ZpOoIF� i , � � 047... opo • oo q, o/i, a/ Z. 0�9 � �� IA6.- P-01 60 7elo �/is �R•�io P� ii, ' CcLU�� G✓_i �lc �%d1-6C4-6 Gt rG2ll�Yfir/)! f' \ � t � ,, t � 1 =r _ ,� , _. � �r � ` C /i r.. r r , � � w r �..�,. ,. ' � .' 1 � .. �} '.. � i