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HomeMy WebLinkAbout77-47B 1L "�tl r I r' L 1 r n"itT u y V t` r r 0 , � o L 0 , 1! r �r f , 7 I rvo 1 I , 1 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING C0101,1 8310N AGENDA - April 18, 1985 (7'- 00 p,, m, , 25 County Center Drive, Orovill e) I. PLEDGE 0'P ALLE*01ANCH 11. ROLL CALL III, CONSENT AGENDA - Approval. of Minutes of Apr;i.1. 4, 1985 1V, PUBLIC HEARINGS. 7,00 p.m.. Bruce McDougal. - Abandonment of public road easement, Por,tionof Oak Way x°1 ht• -of -way, AV 42-14-1.29, Chico. (coatinueri for preoentrat ion from Public Works,frain 4/4/85) 7:30 p.m.. Manfred H. nelson - proposed Negative Declaration. and Usa Permit to allow the construction of a church chapel and recreation area on property zoned A-5 located on the west side of Vrejich Avenues 660 feet north of West liberty Road, identified as Al' Gridley. (Codtinued open from 3/21/85) 8:30 p.m, Kenneth K€arasinski/Chico Iron Works proposed Negative 'Declaration and: Use Permit to allow the expansion of a. nonconforming use on property zoned C-1 (Light Commercial) located on the north side of Highway 32, approximately 1100 feet west of Sacramento Avenue, idantified as AP 43-X20-05, Chico. 8.45 p.m. Gridley Assembly of God Church proposed Negative Declaration and Use Permit to allow the expansion of as existing church facility on property zoned A-5 (Agricultural - 5 acre parcels) located on the east side of Humble Avenue, 350 feet south of East Gridley Road, identified as AP 24--01-11.0, Gridley,. 9:00 P.M. Viermalito Irrigation District - proposed Negative Declaration, General. 'Plain Amendment from Public to Foothill Area Residential and Rezone from P -Q (Public -Quasi Public) to FR -20 (Foothill. Recreational - 20 acre parcels) property located on the south side of Concow Reservoir, identified as AP 58-16.04 and AP 58-17-01, north of 0tovil.l»e. V. MISCELLANEOUS., 1. Cohasset Report r Rib ENVIROWENTAL REVIEW CC IMITTEE, 40 MINUTES - OCTOBER 11 1976 SPECIAL MEETING CALLED AT '11,11 RE'QUES° OF THEBUTTE COUNTY COUNS L 77-15-2-705 PRESENT, Jay McKeeman, Howard Toussaint, Gary Flanery, and: Dave Stratton. ALSO PRESENT: Bab Gaiser Dol Siemsen, and Mary Dodson. 77-13-2--725 �. BUTTE CO. PLANNING DEPT. - Review of draft E.I.R, on the Safety Seismic Safety Element (Proj . No. 77-22) , Scenic Highways Element (Prof. No. 77-23) and Noise Element (Proj. No, 77-24) of the Butte County General Plan:. Mr. Toussaint requested an explanation of Paragraph 13 of Page 104. Mr. McKoeman responded that there are ono maps of the Fire Hazard Areas in Butte County, Mr. Flanery felt that the last sentence in Section 3, Page 101, should, be reworded:. The Committee discussed this and a rewording was agreed upon. The sentence shall now read, "If deletion of Policies are con�idexed a framework for considering potential effects of deletion should be instiw toted. "' Mr. Toussaint questioned whether or not the references on pages 1.06, D-3, and 113, D, to the elements being incomplete documents should be left in the E.Z.R. -Mr. McKeeman responded that the Elements are deficient and felt they should be left in. Del Siemsen, County Counsel, stated that if the Element is deficient, it must be pointed out in the E. ough in a sense, it then constitutes an incomplete E.I.I. Mr, Toussainthi:'e7t the Elements should be sufficient prior to action on this E -1-R. Mr. Siemsen questioned the Alternative in the Noise Element concerning an entirely new element. Mx; McXeeman replied that with the amount of time given for preparation of the E.I.R.specific alternatives were not able to be made, however, he felt the intention of the alternative was ;not for a totally new Element, rather a request for additional information. Mr. Planery ex,prc,ssed concern that the August 1, 1975 earthquake was not thoroughly addressed in either the Element or the Mr. Toussaint asked if it will be possible :for changes to be made in the Elements and the E.T.R, as the review process Proceeds and time necessary. Mr. Gainer responded that once tile Ca�mmittencertifiesktile E.T.R., no changes can be made, therefore no new a14-ives can be added, however, Mr. Ga.iser, stated that the Elements can be amended after acceptance. The Committee was very concerned about the E.I.R. speaking to McKeeman mentioned that the Planning be amended When the B.I.R. cannot. Mr.. inadequate' elements whsch c Planning .Dept. will receive many written com- ments from State and Local agencies before final, approval of the E.I,R, which will be added onto the draft to help make it more complete w1- 76-1838 APPROVE CONiULTANT CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR GENER PLAN ELEMENAWE. AE.I.. AL R. developme Iapf lh�amissinade g o concerning raergthe propolol received by the cornmitte© for ments of the General Pian. Supervisor :Richter said tltr~rta has been some st pries written about. authorship of documents coming out of I -17t Plpnn'rng Department; he felt County the should know who had written the elements. Impact report of Highland Park project discusses►. Superyisor, (2ichte:r said he was concerned about these documents. They are impartial documents based upon Information. The Board of Supervisors are responsible for the documents so they should be written properly. Jim Lawson, Planning Directorr e:+iained who had written the documents. The present documents etre written by a CETA employee. He "ecoirmmended ti oontrpct with someone to pre that the County pare the impact reports and in that way the Count would have ty more exper rise i Mr. Lawson stated that the developer pays for the impact report. *e said County could contract for the reports. r. Mr. McKeeman stated he could not continue to do all the other work and prepare the impact re orfs. P P Mr. Lawson said the County would be hat`,d pressed if the County could not use the students and college personnel fo prepare; same of these reports. The Planning Department has a working arrangement with the college to use student personnel. n Mr. Lawson suggested that a consultant be hired towritethe reports; the County does not have the I staff to write the E.I.R.s People that write the E.I.R.s should be credited for writing them. f/7 �J : ,- Preparation of'E.1. R.s discussed, Mr. Lawson again stated that Planning Department does not have the staff to write these reports, it was;: felt it would be better to hire 'permanent staff than go to a consultant for preparation of the E.1. Rs. o s N. - WE.I.Rs Mr. Lawson said he does not have the time to .sit and read 'Al the that are being prepared. Planning does not Have the personnr.I to do tete work. They are asked to do to many things that they are unable to do 0 Supervisor McKillopsaid he would rather athe additional personnel rather � dd than go to the hiring of a consultant. o. Mr. Jim Glander and Mr. Ivy from CH2M Hill present to discuss the consultant contract for development of the four General Plan elemem's and E.r.R. They stated they would be glad to answer any questions that the Board mighf Fave. Mr. Ivy stated they would do everything they can do meet the jc�nuany 5 M *, cla'te of the draft. This would be for the draft of the elements. The draft reports will be ready by the first of the year. The contract states that the elements would ba completed by the " i�th of January, The firm will work closely with the Planning rommsior. Mr. Geyser wi ! be used to work with them on the elements, The county will do the, printing of the elements. Supervisor Richte said that it should be pohifed out that thi,° Firm was selected because They seemed to be the most outstanding in the State. Doti Blackstock, County Counsel, said there wus not a budgetary appropriation For this contract. IF the Board approves the contract, they should authorize a #ransFer of $251000 From the reserve, On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Richter and unanimously carried, the consultant contract with CHU Hill for development of four General Plan elements and E. I. R. was approved', Chairman authorized to sign, and a transfer of $25,OOQ from the, ftesei°ve for Contingencies to the Board of Supervisors Budget was ,authorized, with the undersfandlong that the work will be done as quickly as passible, 76-1840 APPEARANCE: JAMES HANSO N, OROVILLE James Hanson',Orovi e, ateTt e Board had made an agreement not long ago for the General Plan. He felt the County should throw out the General Plan. He also suggested that the County cancel out the Land Fraud 'Unit and throw the whole thing out. 76-1843 APPEARANCE; ORRIN STRATTON, CHICO, PRIES. OF BUTTE CO. TAXPAYERS ASSO: _ Orrin Stratton, Chico, President of Buffe Cour.y s Taxpayers Association , said he was present today to discuss the proposed elements to the General plan. He �, % pointed out a few of the piffalls that should be watched out for in the adopting of the w elements. Set out geological hazards in the Count i County. , D scussed; no action taken . 8' of Suodrovisors Minutes - Oc-tober 26, 1976 76-2001AUTHOR SZC PAYMENT OF $2 , 300 TO GHZM HIM FOR S�,�O . MA�':3__�'OR _GE ERAT� PT.�1 '+ 76-2.103 'VT BLIC 'A'MAfaNG c�;rr UL PLALV CT IMITS AND b' NM(2I7MtiVAL VVAC'T' REPORT w SaSMC SAFETY, SAFETY, Nf)M AND SCENTS 1-11GI WAY (CONTI'NM VRCM 1119/76). The continued public hearing on the Gen4tal Plan Moment g and Environmental Impact. Report on the 8eismia Safety, 5ofoty., noise, and scenic highway was held at this time. Mr. Bob Gei,aer, Planning, stated that he had talked to the consultant and they are about a geek behind their schedule, This will be taken to the Environmental Review Committee on January 31, 1977' Discussion of the time it will take to complete hearings on the General Plan elements had at this time, Boavd Of- SUpexsors Minute: - v'12/^/76 i[[�U'(�TT/vv�3COUNTX+ryPLANNINO COMMISSION SPECIAL NIST"TING a March , 1977 MINUTEIS 77-66-1-540 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEC)IANCE IT ROLL CALL Present: CJommi.ssi.onors Camenzind., Gilbert, Moore, Smith Thebach and, Watson Absent: Commissioners Natters, Tie Clerc and Chairman Hanford Also Present: ,Jim Lawson, Bob Gaiser, Del Siemsen;, Jim Skj el,stad (Chico Enterprise Record) and Hazel Dallas III APPROVAL of MINuTI;S Minutes of February 24, 1977 wore approved as submitted. Then Mr. Camenzind requested that the Stag Park boundaries be checked in connection with the abandonment of the public roadway as requested by Continental Nit Company, Page 4, IV. PUBLIC 1-EARI SGS --BUTTE COUN'CX GENERAL PIAN A. Seismic Safety Element B. Safety Element c. Noise Element D: Scenic Highways Element It was explained that this is a special meeting called by the Board of Supervisors in order to consider proposed changes recommended by the board and by a 'committoe composed of 'Z members of the Boardand some private citizens, klr. Gaiser' presented to the Commission copies of proposed changes and minutes of the 'March 1,' 1.977 ` Board meeting as prepared by him, Commissioner Smith questioned. (714) that it was possible for this Commission to realistically assess the impact of those changes, at this time, when they had boon received just a few minutes ago. Com- missioner Thebach commented that it slid not seem fair that the Commissionis being used as a yo-yo. (647) After some discussion as to proper procedure, it was decided to review ail.l changes mentioned above and attempt to make a composit list of recommendations. BL��iy��1`rr�'/�1�'x�` AA fpp,01INTY'ry 1P',[,ANN'�TNt t ti(�MMISii ST MINUTES MINUTES A. 5IIISMIC SAFETY Lsl:,IiMMIT Motion was macic by Commissioner Smite, seconded by Comnmissaoner tI'hobach to recommend adoption of this element with changes as shown ih Table TT,2 SMSMIC SAV TY UzlMENT ([gage 3 of these marutas) AYTS: Commissioners Camenzznd, Moore, Smith, Thebach, Watson and Acting Chairman Gilbert.. NOES., No on.c . Camenzincl voted "no" in Items I & 2 on the table. ABSBNT Commissioners ,Le Clerc, Watters and Chairmaj) Hanford. Motion carried, Z- BUTV COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL NIBUTING - Marcie 5, 1777 MINU`P38 Mr, Ofti.:sor oa.11eel the Commis s:i.oJ1r attention to the rocomiwilded Tevisions to the 'Leet portion OR the Scenic Highways Element. Motion was Made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Watson, to forward this recommendation to Mv. GAi.ser and staff lar their Tecoti1t11ondations, if anyto the Ploii.`rdi AYES: Commissioners Moore, Smith:, Watson and Acting Chairman Gi lbeTt NOP,S Commissioner C-amenzi,nd i ABSI3 T Commi.ssi.oners Le Clercs lVatters, Thebach, and Chairman Hanford, Motion carried, Va ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 17..20 P, M TAPE: 77-66-1-540 2 tape Fouled up ' 67 -1 -all 2 -al Act!Ttg ChaMin 61ert ' =15 - DUTTE COUNTY ROARO 05 SUPERVISORS MINUTES - March 8, 1977 k 77-4 96 PUBLIC MAiti:NG: GENERAL PLAN -SAFETY AND SE18MIC SAFETY AMMENT, SCRNIC W IAY ELEMENT ANO NOISE 'E1,FMENx OF THE BC1T'TE COUNTx GENERAL PLAN Public bearing on. the: General Plan, safety and s,eiihaic safety element, scenic highway element and noise. element of the County General Flan held at this time. Chairman Iii.chte:r set out the format for the hearing. Both tie E.I.R. and th<<, elements should be addressed to by anyone appearing and tt would be appropriate to make remarks in any of the areas set out, above. The hearing will be opened up to the public; the hearing will then be cloned and theBoard will consider the elements. 'The recommendationsmade by the Planning' Commission on March 3, 1977 will be used as the foremat for the Board to follow. Hearing opened to the public at this time. Appearing: 1. Hr. Frank Bennett, Chico. He stated that he had attanded the special Planning Commission meeting, last Thursday night. Over very difficult circumstances, those six Planning Commissioners did a magnificant job. He felt, every one in the County owed these six peopte, a debt of gratitude. They went over the recommendations of the committee and made recommendations regarding the four elements. 2. DeVere Pace, representing Butte County Farm Bureau. Mr. Pace read a letter from the Farm Bureau in which theywent on record approving the Committees format and recommendation. 3, Orrin Stratton, Chico, representing Butte County taxpayers. He stated it was text that some revisions should be made to the elements. Under the seismic. element, they request seismic studies to be made. The scenic: highway element will affect many in the farming area. Before designating; highways as scenic, the Board should hear from the people that will be involved. They request investigation of slue areas, under the: geological element. 4i Mrs. Carol Vlecket Ringel & Associates. Questioned the size of the scenic highway element and land fill areas. Page 4.0. Marsch 8,' 1977 All O C7 Sf. ST 'k9 'G 'E.9 Cs, "7 in a1f. .`7 22 R 51 17x" 7.7"%R pt. 19g7, Cti ZS C7 iffi' :7 C:... 0 sn to ra to nr to a S. Dori tef ,.3u comments regarding thBute Property Wrted Mr. Face�$Sce0ic hway tie firmly supports thu recommendation of the committee. Under geologic hazaLds, No. 7 under, policy, tie questions this. He supports development and control of water resources, 6. Chief John Tolle, Paradise Fire Protection District. Requested special designation for the area, Felt should promote; controlled burning. 7i* Robert Paulus, State Forest Ranger -County Fire Warden, requested clarification of Item 13, under the fire hazard. }ie staked that the Department of forestry regulates burning in forest areas, Volt that State law is more than adequate. Recommended that the. Board delete the whole of Item 13, page 4. 8. Mr. Cecil Johnson, spoke on scenic highways as it a lie to Coh fiat: Scenic Route. Stated he would object to any designation of sceniepltigiw�ay an g1s property, 9 Jim Ladd, Oroville. Stated he had goaa over the Planning Commission recommendations of March 3, 1.977 and pointed out changes that should be made. On the seismic safety element, No. 2, under policy, wording should be changed to "over known faults". Changes suggested discussed. He felt the entire county was not a fault area. Mr. Mr. Ladd is Blackstock :said that what proposing is what the Committee was thinking of; the committee wanted to state it so the building would not be affected if the fault should move. He suggested that: the County develop the findings over predicted affects of earthquakes. Mr. Geiser stated they have done a variety of research and that there is some evidence that there is a displacement of rock formation. Inferred . faults discussed. Mr. Ladd stated that No. Mr, of the Seismic element-policya iF bid. Mr, Ladd went through the other elements setting Out Places should be made. He said he would like to see No, l ofthe efireehazard element ages deleted,I also No. 7 should be deleted. He said he hoped that. »he County would adapt the uniform fire code, Mr. Paulus spoke concerning Mr. Ladd's recommendations relating to the fire. element. He said he views this Count as forest fire area. This will eventually�' priming itself for a prime happen in this County, The fire element is trying to limit tine amount -of damage that will be done. This year could be - a critical fire problem year. They are going to prepare somv proposed planes for fire protection for this summer: lO. Mr. Johnson, stated that he agreed with the statemenF:a of Mr. Paulus. Su Suggested that the property owners and community people should prepare to go out and combat the fires in their areasi Of all available equipment, such as bulldozers, so the Countytcould should equipment in the event of a major fire. The County should work with the pr-iperty owners to post their property to trespassers. A great many fires are started by tra: as, 11. Mrs, C. L. Harris, 'valley View Drive; She understand what was meant when stated that Paradise has s ecial she did not spoke concerning the dry timber in that area and the fact that mote proband smorehe People are going down into the canyon by Walley View Drive. Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board. Supervisor Lemke stated that if tI Board were to adopt the findings, Policy dilementarion Codayj and the fearr, could the Board hold the, changes., g Page 41. March 8,, 1977 March �r 2 Im u m xa rr Ur m m ri w so zea cy r5 w ea �+ 0 M r4 W w U A a ra m tz t. e4 Mr. Blackststated khat the Board was i,n position to mo�-te a final decisiontoday. The B d would, be well off tocoma to Data tentrati.Ve ideas relaative to anything in ttte plan. In that mannan, the Coordinator could prepare his comments for considerratton next week Next week the J16ard could approve the E.I.R. and then they bill be in a position to adopt the cl.ement't of the General Plan as the,! have been considered.. RECESS 3 O5 RX- CONVOED 3tlOThe Bonrd will use the Planning Commissi.on'ta reemmnendationv as the agenda to cover in the meeting. Chairman Richtar stated thntt Dick Ivey, C>; Mlill, has re -written the Scenic Mghwoy Rlement as a result: of being concerned over the language and grammar. Supervisor Lemke staged that the Sceptic Highway Element Makes the most severe incursion on the property rights from the Farm bureau on down. Supervisor Winston stated that the recommendations are only summitries Something will, have to be done with the text in order for it to agree with the summaries. ,dim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that: the Board should look at the internal text of the proposed elements and not: just the summaries. The Board should also consider the maps. Discussion on Seismic_ Safety Element Table 77.2 �- Page 11-22 On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and 'unanimously carried, the recommendations as presented by the Planning commission on item #1 were approved. On motion of Supervisor Winaton, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and unanimously carried, under policy add active between known and fault in the last sentence,, under implementation 2b. delete seismic risk and add active fault area, in item #2 On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supyervisor Lemke, and unanimously carried, the recommendations in iten A3 as presented are approved a On motion of. Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the recommendations in item 114 as presented are approved. Discussion ° on Geologic Hazard Sub x'tement .. Table 1:I1-1 l'as�e I1I-14, Lt On motion ofSup and exvisot Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Mad igan unanimously carried, the recommendations in item ikI as presented are approved. On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Winston and unanimously carried, the recommend a tio-as in 'item #2 as presented are approvedp On motion of Supervisor, Winston, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and unanimously carried, under implemeritation it item #3, change to the following: Require invest:iAntion of landslide potential in areas over, 15%, weak rock and high ritifall. Present findings in environmental re-tew and subdivision reviewi Page 42 March 8, 1977' �Moro. 8, 1977` s u+t ta: G R= kS 'Ya RY �.. 1q R! fwi- ,� �. � xn cl rt zt of sa eitk Lti Xs a a iii to .� xi kip %'. CJr xt; gyp; ;a. Onion of Supervisor Wtrston, r:et ed 'by Stip rvisc ; Lemke. rind unnnimousl Uartled, in itcn't A, under imp ument.a,ttioct dsl"Wfa ,xr.p app'ropriatte"zt trho beginning of the first aentegco, On motior. of Supervisov Winston, seconded by ?upG rv.:so • Madigan and unanimously crivried, tha recommanditions ,r, item J15 as r>rctsetlted are approved. On mot$,on of Supervisor Winston, socondt*d by Supetvi sor Madigan and uilanif,iously carried, the r:=nnnendationo izr. item #6 us prc sd fired are approved. On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supen,,ivor Madigan and and• ,imousl.y ca.Yried, the recommendations ill Item #7 as p,res- ted are approved with the addendum. Discussion on 1`7oise Element - Table IV -6 25. On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconclod by Supervisor Win -icon and unanimously carried, in item i'kl, under policy chrange maintain *0 endervor; tinder implementation, change to the followiig: Adopt a Mme my noZse ordinance. Consider noise levels recommended iz, VUt;tax,y IV -7, during environmental review. On motion of Supevvi.lnr Winston, seconded by Sujie ;visor Madigan and unanimously carried, in iteot42, delete the first sentence under implementation. On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supavvigor Madigan and unanimously carried, in item #3, under findings cilli ge to wh following Development contiguous to noise sources such as railroads and highways can be a problem; under policy change to the follov'ri.ngt Sp,tial consideration should be given to residential development and othor noise sensitive activities near railroads and 'highways; under implementation delete the '. fist sentence. Ori motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and unanimously carried, the recommendations in item #4 as presented are approvedd On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Winston and unanimously carried, in item #5, the recommendations as presented are approved. On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the reconanendationsas presented in items #6, #72 and 7#8 are approved: Discussion Scenic _Highway Element Table V -Z Paye U -I2. On motion of Supervisor Wi,nst0n, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, in item YirIl, under implementation cltauge to read: Consider development of a system of scenic highways including areas of Highway 32, from, Forest.: Ranch on, and 'highway 70, from the pent.z Road turnoff, as shown on the revised map. OA motion of Supervisor' Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Mos +ley and unanimously carried, item #21 is deleted. On motion of Supervisor Winston, ,seconded by Supervisor Lemke Poe 43 March 8, 1977 111 1 '1 :IIIIIIIAII now `tnd iluanimoj�sly caxyried, icl idem3, under findings cha118,0 to read': . .scenic corridor boundaries should include areas visible fro" hiirhways tint outstanding `ural or man-made .features. un itnpj;amettGatinn e change to reai7: mide�r State criteria. Survey Genic .corridors, Solicit oittzen Participation through public tac:arings. On motion of Supervisor W:.nstor:, seconded by Supervisor Moseley i and unanimously carried, n item #11., under findings 0114 gci to read. - Development within a soonic highway right-of-way call how a significant impact on the view. under policy cl�an�;e to react; Consf.drIr acinic values in the design and improvement, of the right-of-way. On motion Of SuPOry sor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, in item #5, change findings to road; Numerous v "icle access Points along scenic highways can impact driver safety. under policy challge to read: Control access to scenic highways to maintain safety. under implementation change to read: Limit encr000h- ment permits for safety. On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and unanimously carried, it item #61 change the findings tounsightly appearance of uread: Theli.ynes and structures can be mitigated by inconspicuous siting and pleasing design. under implementation change to read: Review the location and design o future major transmission lines. Require the least t:onspicuous location of distribution lines, where there is resonable choice. On motion of Supervisor Lemke,; seconded by Su1ervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, in item #7 under policy change maintain to encourage, On motion Of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, item #8 was deleted. On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by SuRervi.sor Lemke and unanimously carried, in item #9 under policy change to read: Prrrmote the County scenic highway, program. under im lementati,on de POPPY tete the word On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconder] by Supervisor Lemke and unanimously carried, in item #10 the recommendations as presented are approved. RECESS., 4.55 p.m. RECONVENE 4:58 p.m Discussion on Fire Hazard Sub -Element - Tattle Z1L-3 -_Paye TII-2_2 On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Winston and unanimously carried, delete the following: Map ixz__4 Delete speoial legend and designation Por `Paradise. Indicate 1",aradise as high %azaxd (light orange on exhibit map). On motion of Supervisor Wintton,,seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, item #1 as recommended is approved. AYES: Supervisor Lemke, M adigan, Winston and Chairman Richter. NOES: Supervisor Moseley. On motion of, Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan unanimously carried, item ; 2 undea policy change provide to encourage. Page 44.e March 8, 1971 . x March 41 1577 . L� On mot„ of Suporvisor 7vomko, v'vConde *I Supervl.00r Win8tort and unanimously carried, iten, IA3 is delated. P On motion of Supervisor Wi.natun, sagoadod by Supervisor Madigan ind carried, item, #4 as recommetweel is npp-4oved. AYES; Svpe.rvisor.s Lenike Madig,in, Winston and Chai.rm�rn 't.chtrr. 140, E.13% Supervisor Morieley. On motion of Surerviaor Winston, seconded by Stip arvisor Lemke and unanimously caC iad, item •15 under ftnlinara delete lacking of. Ott motion of Supervisor. Winston, seconded by Staptsrvi nor Moseley and unanimously carried, item 116 unJar findings delete and add the following: Dovelopmeat in v,4,ershed areas can affect community water supplies. under policy change tv re4d: Carefully evaluate the effect of development oil water supplies. On motion of Supervisor, Winston, seconded by Supervisor J,emke and unanimously carried, the action on item #6 is rescinded. On rnotion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Madigan. and unanimously carried, item YI.6 under findings delete and add the following Development in watershe areas can affect Community water supplies. under policy change to rend: Carefully evaluate the effect of development on hater supplies. under implementation change zoning to land use. On motion of Supervisor Lemke; seconded by Supervisor Madigan. and unanimously carried, item #7 under policy change to read: Determine the level of water supplies necessary for now development for fire protection purposes. under implomentition change to road: Develop fire protection stat dnr,ds for individual an.i commnunity wator systems serving new development. On motion of Supervisor t,linston, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and unanimously carried, item #8 as recommended was approved, On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supe;.visor Madigan and unanimously carried, item #9 as recoamended was approved. Q.': motionof Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor 411.nstotj and unanimously carried, item #10 as recot�nended was approved. On motion of Supervisor Wlinston, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and unanimously carried, item #11 is deleted, On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded Ly Supervisor Lemke and unanimously carried, item #17 as recom-nended was approved. On motion of Supervisor .Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Winston and°unanimously carried, item #13, was deleted, On motion of Supervisor t4inston, seconded by Supexvi5or Madigan and unanimously carried, item #14 is added as follo.as: und,:r findings add. Many residential areas of high and extreme fire areas have swimming pools. under policy add: ;Require water connection to pool for fire purposes. under implementation add: adopt building code requirements for such connections. The Planning D;par,tmont is to iftcorporate the changes made today into the text of the elements. `.L•he 'I:nvironmentol. Department is to draw up the ,EER on. the elements ;From the changes that have been msde The h nrirg is coatinued to vWrch 15, 1977: Q0AR.0 OF SUPCRVISO, State Office: Of plonnia$, sttcpaseutctt. [he; 4ffle fbNarrlq coanmenCa an thy' draft of 33tattc County raj a -nowt' pian ol,';emerits. Held, over until afternoon Uncussion of those ejefoonts. 77"$39 ADOPT di4aM5x?AI7-47i 7A EdJaeAEl-130 0$Md47MY Li . SC8NXC lIIMAY p+T0_L0x, AM MIS4 W=NT OV '.4RB WJTE, KlOM—r'Z 0.i;C3 VAI 'PLAN AND EMIRb1WGa'hS'IIAL HVx. ;MR T118 TOUR I—% 8. .Oie continued public hearing on: elle four elements of the ttenextyl Plan and the lanvironmentol Review was held at this ti,mo, Discussion ox letter from the State Office Of Planning and Research had at this titre. On motion of Supervisor Madigat, seconded by Sopevvisor Lemite and unanimously carried,, a letter was authorized to be written to the State Office of Planning and Research answering their commutti.cations. Discussion of the environmental, impact report htid at this time. On motion of Supervisor Lemke secondee] by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, can page A-15 delete paragraph a. Alternativep No Actto_n. and ctange to No Action. Because adoption of a seismic safety element is required by State low, the no action alternative is legally feasible. On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and unanimoualy carried, on page A-22 delete parragraph e. Alternatives 19Acti pq,.. and change to No Acts i on. Because adoption of a seismic safety element is required by S'tato law, the no action alternative is legally feasible On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigatl and unanimously carried, review hos been, made of ttho proposed elements; and reviews has been made of the BIR in detni,l the comments made to the = have been reviewed and the responses to the comments that ore attached to the report are the Board's responses with the changes made and finding them satisfactory and it accordance with the law; the lain was accepted. Discussion of the manner in which the elements are to be adopted had at this time. On motion of Supervisor 'Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Resolution 77-47 adopting the four elements of the General Plan (Safety) Seismic Safety, Scenic Highway and Noise Elements) was adopted and the Chairman: authorized to sign with the findings that notwithstanding the possible irreversible affects which may result from adoptionof the Seismic Safety Element, the Safety Element, the Noise Element and the 'Scenic Highwrlys, l;lement of the Butte County (Andral plan, as described in the environmental impaot; report prepared thereon; the page 59 March 1.5, 1977 Goard of Supervisors Mi notes` Morel, l5; 1977 '6 ti .., i'J Y4' rf xi M .W :u x»' V, '7 all "I !',! M +,S bt ft - Y 13�i,aad Pi.nde that ojopLioa 0., the profs-).4t"I I'M�t,onts ,atij Clio policies thevn'tta will 1,11surn t. o, the bQtIo,t'IA, ')6 the public; and Protect to -O lraI'o'i(:)* tlAa finding, being i,xto+,id upon ;.he'finding-., fotcnti In s11 four Gtitiie'1'1,3, thio in.� ,irmoLion prt=i'c-ntor1 IV the: IiearIng!j thesroon be tore tht lz"tiiltl: ; 00111misulon Ind Bcsocd a� �;ulsc�r�>i.ta4a�:,ia, nd the resenrch and studies on w;iicil tha four 0,uwr its of- b�iaud. r• 7754'0ADT)TTIONA1'' tL1't ERS laRESNNI.EI) by ]'MAIM MENUMS Supervisor Lemke atatec7 that: i'ira i.se lrti:l.at on District find wvitton rind asked that road oonoat rucci.on Ln Paradise be held up until ager the ti,.rter situation is bett:er., The, 1'eata;son Road projoct is ready to go to bid in, 30 days, "I:tie:ro i':t i Chaii6e iti rho gradc;, Public, Works will work with PID to find where the w,,itor pipes are. Viiblic Works is Eisking for concuyrronce from the board. Supervisor Winston suited that Public Works shotild talk to the VIT pcoplei .ibout this matter. Supervisor Moseley stated that the board should write a latter concerns»rig the medical problems with the illegal aliens. On mota,an Of Supc rvi Or Moseley seconded by Supervisor Madigan and uritinimoiasly cotried, a lettor was anthotizod to be written concerning the medical problem with illegal aliens. Supervisor Madi.gnn gtiestioned when the report from the committee would be presented. There w -is no doffnite timesot. Supervisor Lemke stared that 1)1 ,7nnua:ry two additional deputies were approved for the Paradie,n Substation and they have not shoran up yet. There are two deputies; on tho disability p;rogr am and iiavcx to be kept on the payroll for one year.. Supervisor Lemke would like this explained. The Administrative Of-ftee is to bring b ck ,a report on the matter. Supervisor Lemke yttustioned whether the: leiter hid been writ.tun to the top level. offtc;i nl.s thllin, them why the Board turned down the $100,000. S pervj sor r1�3d4g�jn stat ad that is t the Banxcl shoiAd answer the letter from the Dupartment of 'i.ater Resources concerning the waiter Heeds for 1977 and 19/8, On motion of Supervisor Mali ruin; seconded by Supervisor. Lemke and unanimously carried, 'a letter is authorized to be written for the Chairman's signature to the 1),'partment~ of Water Resources telling them that we want to continue the 758 feet of t rater, and also there should be a ciiiostatin raised as t;r7 lossing 10" of our %iter entitlement. Yee have paid for this water._ 1 raC' 1G'S SI SSItJ" ; The toard rr+nessad at :3:05 p.m, to hold an executive sassi.on. ECONZ'*M13:, The B -,aril reconvened it Sa15 poo. folloving an executive session t0 41`.acIISs tits'atJ,0a. Th c: Bo,;;^'ax recasso't of 31,16 p.m, to reucnvntiea on Wednesday, March 16, 1917 of ',:00 q'w. Naga 5Q March 15, '1977 s Q' M Ar) B=XPONPIS NTAL IMPACT REPORT CONTENTS �,x':1,�� 1,� Via•, A. INTRODUCTION A, l ��T.' 8. E.N V ddRONMENNAL k7,4:t{J.+T.1.A.Y.4;:' A....3: _ fix Natural Elnvi ronmet.t A-3 a. General A-3 b. Geology A-4 d. Hydrology ogy and Water Quality A-4 eo Air Quality A-6 f. Vegcatatryion and Wildlife A. 6 g. Na��.ural Hazards A-8'. 2. Human Environment A-9 a, Population A-•9 b, Economy A -a9 co Land Use A-9 d. Housing A-10 011 Noise A--11 f. P,xbliC Services and Facilities A-1' 9, Cultural Resources A-11 C. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS A'--12 1. seismic safety Element A-12 a, Proposed Action A-12 b, Significant Effects A-12 ca Mitigation :ori A-15 d. Unavoidable Effects A•-15 e. Alternatives A-15 f. Cumulative and Long -Term Effects A-16 g.g Effects A--16 _ b. Growth inducinffects A-17 2, Safety Element A-17 a. Proposed Action A-17 b. sicnif icarit B'f f ects A 1 04 Mitigation ion A.-22 d. Unavoidable .Effects A-22 e. lternat--les A-22 , f,: Cumulative and Long -Terns Effects A-23 g• braveslble Effects s A 2 , h, Growth inducing Effects ,A-24 j E 3 Noise Blement A-24 a. Pro pooed Action A-24 b. Significant B:feots h-.25 0. Mitigation A-28 , d. U) avow dabxe Elrl ects A-28 a Alternatives A-25 t Cumulativeand Long-merin Effects A,--29 g. Irreversible BEfects A-25 h. Growth Inducing effects A.-30 4. Scenic Ytighways Ele merit A-31 a. Proposed Action A-31 b. Significant Effectors A-31 0, Mitigation A-33 d. Unavoidable Effects A�3� e" Alternatives A-35 E. Cumulative and Long -Term Effects A-36 9'0 Irreversible Effects A-36 h. Growth inducing Effects Aµ37 D. CONSULTATIONS A-37 B. PAMICIPANTS A-37 F. REFERENCES A-37 TABLES Title P A-1 Seismic Safety Element (Findings, Policies and Implementation) A-13 A-2 Safety Element (Findings, Policies and Implementation) A-19 A-3 Noise Element (V indings,, Policies and Implementation) A-26 A-4 Scenic Highways Element (Findings, r Policies and Implementation) A-32 This Draft Bnv .r i:t.3nta1 linpaot Rcwport on the Seismic Safety, S"a,foty, Noi so p a.,�d Soenio, 111cthway elements of the Butte County Ge:neral. P1.,an has been proparod 14, [Nil,1111 the xequirtamants of �t Jle C al lfai:n:i a Bnviroaa o%t5al Quality y Act as implemented by the State TJT.it in effecltn as of 1 January' 1977 Saotion 15148 ofe- Guidelines state that: "I^1XY AS PAM OF GENERAL PLAN aiqu.A_ Ur ntn fc r an EUR on a Local general plant aleatent, or amendment thereof will be satisfied by the general plan or element document, and no separate EIR wti.l,l, be required if: (1) The general, plan addressoo all the points required to be in an PUR by Article 9 of these Guidelines. " To provide a frameworks for eval.ua,tton, each proposed action is defined as that start r policies: and implementation measures de- signed to attain th,. at,at€gid basic objective of the General Plan element beirg t,�va.l.uatecd. "Alternatives" to the proposed action must not ozxl,y feasibly attain the stated basic objective, they must be reasonable as well.. To be otherwise, an "alternative" would have no `substance and would not deserveevaluation. Other requirements pert;�'nent to an IR for General. Plan elements relate to "Degree of Specificity" and "Incorporation by Reference- 1115147. DEGREE GP SPECIFICITY. The degree of specx ., ca ty x c u a^ed n ara EIR will correspond to -the degree of specificity involved in the under- .1yi,n;1 aativity which is described in the UIR. (a) Ln BIR on a. construction project will necessarily be more detailed in the specific effects of the project than will: be an BIR on the .-loption of a local: genea:al plan aux:: comprehegqvw zoning ordinance becati e tile effects of the construction can be predicted with 'grea.tei: accuracy., (b) An EIR on pro jec.t n suet. as toe adoption or amendment ok a 'coraprehe Alive zoning ordinance or a local ,general. ;pian should focus on the secondary e£fo.cts that can be expect;.edto follow from the adoption,, but the VIR need not be as detailed as an BIR on the spouific construction projects that might follow." The Seismic Safety, Saf t*y, Nloi_se, and Scenio Highway elements r as parts of the tot,a..l. General plan for Butte County, are by nature and purpose generalized statements of long-range objectives and overal.l. policies. This broad application 13 si, ill, 1.�-iiwi i t C, I i! the I!',-! to z(qjUjr it-�' !- "l to t Ito(,-:nt.1 re lonoral rolan roo of ongoli'l;j rP(j'jt'Ft--'j I `jr"' n t i a I I., v, thO iwjo�.'AcL uvktj.u�.jta,on addrestws Ule t-I.W 00ilolral. 1.41cli) not po.c.,,- Tt im ou Plan developmol.1t t(j ct"'=Ssaild cumj.)a-t-.j.j-)jljty ,)f all 010- Inento, ()C iTO-s' �?ff('xr' will, be forthcoming when all (.j� --ints intv(jraCcid into a co- Cka4u. As the General Plan t1%lF'f)iGW (41kti arld Comprehensive docogtQxjt., jL St-Xvc-4 as its Own (-1nvjrow-wntjl impact analysit,. (a) An retorence al., ofwhic"'I is a ritatter Of Or is gener',,ally to tho pu!jlic x.4;ozc all or part f,J! I , ment ir; 11-worporalied by tho 1.1worporate"d lallqurat: 'w 011,113, to bo twt forth in fu:�' '14 pax"'. of: flxB'Tk. (b) part anutf Ac-": 410cMn011t l.ta incotporated s 11 2 bo I'a by 'L 31 i I , ade h1villAtiblo t;r- at a public plaui� 0'i: bUjIdill,-1. The SjLrj3.j trj WhLMe thc, incorlorcated fOr i4sPe-tion. At; a j,jillimulTI, inoorporated document shall bQ mode a.Vailabloi to the public ft in an ofcc of the Lead Agenay'in Uxe county where tile Pl:oJect wOuld be carriOld Out Or In one Or more Public buildings s-uch a,, cool n-ty of� fices Or Public libraries if the Lead Agency does not have an office in the county, (C) Where an BIR uses inpoi:poration by reference, the incorporated Pa."'t of the referenced document shall be brieflY Summarized where Possible or brie. ly'descxibed If t11G data or information cannot be suvimarized. The mlationship between the incorpor- ated part of the- M'Lerenoed doCUMCKIt Lnd the BIR shall be Ma s f- 0'* the P.Misentod in this EIR was developed during tjjc- Of the four elOmento and, the analysis lysis Of euvil.0alaurital Qffet ts. ljowqv,�rf where possible and appropri- ate, Parts Qf othuz, public documents rolatin� to the environmental setting wrAa tile PVOPosed ac. -tions are incorporaaed by reference. Ttese sourcu docur.iuDts are: k1 al 1 xivj.z4,%1rwnt' (FrUR)" Butte ar Butte Coun"'W' General, Plant Third Printin5, June A-2