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DATE APPtJ.tCATIOd I�CCT?IVise
DATE NTOTTCr-.S MATLET), 7/12/77 ...w.a ��1Z�'IHF;ri 18
FIRST HEARING 7/25/77
SECOND TMARING: 8/8/77
ADI)TTIONAL HEARINGS:
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APPLICATION FOR -VAR4-ANC-E- or ZONI
Butte County Planning Commission
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Action by Planning Commission
Action by Board of Supervisors
PRESENT ZONING:, .�! _`�_ Assessor Mop BookA-2,P8. Page No, YAJ _. Parcel NO,�`I�a a.
FEQUEST:'c71v'.E 9% �G� z'_ Fi�'o,ar/,.n c'ti.c'��n/'7"'_��:�f�"�-_ .
APPLICANT'S NAME: r7" .'r�hh� r ,e�vt'LoP i !�'c . PHONE:.,
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The above statements are certified uy the undersigned to be correct.
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detailed plot plan showing the location of existing and proposed structures on your.pertyand on the adjacent
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APPENDIX E
Date tiled 2
Environmental Information; Dorm
(To be completed by applicant)
GENERAL 1NFORMATI:ON
1. Name and address of devveloper or project sponsor: r
Dene i.onme C F 0 1a x , ,
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2. Address of pro j ecv .- p o � 84 �{�, _>'orest Ra
Assessor's ,Block and I,ot Number
OG } 04--0-O34L-Q
3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted
concerning this project; Rick Daniels, P.O�
.Calif9...aZt-2 Phone >d 917)-Z 1
4 Type of projects (i.e. rezoning, subdivision) Rezone from ma„
5. List and describe an•y other related permits and other public
approvals required for this project, including those required. by
city, regional, state and federal agencies: Dwelling sepc tank' and
building; ermi.ts from the Count of Butte.
6. Existing zoning district TDI
7. Proposed use of site: 20 Single f mi .
ly residential dwellings and; ,
PROJECT DESCRIPTION -- opeh � recreational areas.
P Refer to attached sheets
8. Site size:
9. Square footage of buildings)
10. Number of floors of construction.
11. Amount of off=street: parking provided:
12. Attach site development plan
13. Proposed scheduling
14.' Associated projects
15i Anticipated incremei°ztal development ,
Appendix E _ page 1 of 3
16, xf presidential, include the number of tanits, schedule, of unit
n:.zes a,nd type of household sire expected.
17. if commercial., indicate the type, whether neighborhood„ city
or regionally oriented$ square footage of sales arca, and loading
facilities
lSt if industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift,
andloading facilities
19. 1 if institutlLona.l., indicate the major function, estimated
employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities,
and community benefits to be derived fromth.e project.
20. If the project involves a variance, conditional, use or, rezoning
application, state this and indicate clean why the a .
required, y y application. is
Are the following items applicable to thero'ect or 4t,s effects
P J ?
Discuss below all: items checked yes (attach additional sheets as
necessary)
YES NO.
x; 21, Change in existing features of any beaches, lakes,
or hills, or substantial alteration of Around contours.
-x 22. Significant change in scenic views or vistas from
existing residential areas or public Lands or roads.
X 23i Significantly change pattexn, scale or character of
general area of project.
* X 24. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter.
25. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in
vicinity.
X 26. Significant change in lake, stream or ground water
quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage
patterns
27. S in the vi.cchang, existing noise or vibration n
27. Substantial change in
i
y
x 28. Site on filled land or on slope of 30 percent or more.
29. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials,
such as toxic substances, flammables or explosives.
' Refer to attached s;heei,s.
Appendix F - page 2 of .3
YE S NO
.X_..,,., 30. Substantial change in demand for, Municipal services,
(police, fire, Water, sew4ge, etc,).
*JL_ � 31. Substantially increase fozsil, fuel consumption
(electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.) .
X_.. 32 . RC to part of a larger project or series
Of projects
' Refer to attached sheets
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING -ex, to attached sheets.
33.. Describe the project site as it exists before the
including information on topography, soil stability, ants at'
animals, and any cultural, historical ;or scenic aspects. Describe
any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures.
34 Describe the surrounding ;properties, including information
on plants and animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects,
Indicate the typo of land use (,residential commercial, etc.),
intensity of land use (o;ne-family, apartment houses, shops, department
stores, etc.) , and scale of development (height, frontage, set -back,
rear yard, etc.).
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished
a
requiredea
nd 1n the attached exhibits present the data and information
fr this initial 6V<Nluation to the best of my
lit
that: the facts, statements, and in"01.7mation presented ate �truejanda
correct to the beast of my knowledge and belief.
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ENVIRONMENTAL TNrORM TIOr7
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
8.
Site size.
99.62 acres.
9.
Square footage of buildings.
The hones to be constructed will be between 1700 and -2100
square feet.
10.
Number of floors Of construction,
All dwellings wi:�l have no more than two stories.
11
Amount of off --street Parking provided.
Two parking stall,t3 per dwelling and tentatively 10 spaces
at recreational 8reas„
12.
Site development Man attached.
13.
Proposed scheduling.
Construction and completion of all improvements by Julys 1977,
Construction and completion of all, dwellings by early 1979•
14.
Associated projectsa
Projects include the ,construction of a swimming pool, tennis
courts, stables, and hiking and egquestrain trails.
15•
Anticipated incremental development.
None.
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ENVXROVDIEN'TAL 1"ORMATION
21. To facilitate the new roads and building sites, various
areas will be excavated. However it is the desire of
the developers not to disturb the ground's natural
contours. We anticipate minimal road excavation as much
of the: designed roadways are over existing roads.
Forest Knolls Dr. is already developed, from a 1972
road agreement. The only new road construction will be
Foxy Circle and the northern half of Lupo Way. The
remaining roadways are over existing logging type
roads.
23. Subdivision will increase the tr.ffic flow into the
area. The private roads between the subdivision and
the nearest public are Nopel Ave. and Cody Lane.
These roads are currently substandard but the devel-
opers plan to upgrade them to Butte County road
standard PSS --7. Population density will increase in
the development but the area as a whole will remain
low density.
211. Solid waste products will be generated from the sub-
division, however there are commercial disposal com- '
pangs operating in the area who will service the
subdivision on d weekly basis.
25. During construction phases.
26. During construction phases.,
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ENVIRONMENTAL INVORMATION
30. Municipal services for policeand fire protection
will increase. Water source will be from two wells
and a, water storage tank. Sewage will be on an '
individual residential septic tank-loach field basis.
Pevculation rates for the area seem adequate for the
proposed individual septic systems. Road and all
utility maintenance will be the responsibility of the
future owners, governed by a Declaration of Covenants,
Conditions, and Restrictions.
31The dwellings will be designed to consume all elec-
tricity, approximately 375,000 KVIII per year for the
entire project.
32 The Northern end of the project consists of moderately`
wooded, rolling to level terrain. At the Southern end
of the site, Little Chico Creek transverses the prop
erty at the bottom of a canyon which is approximately
100 feet deep. The canyon's north side is mostly rock
and lava cap and the south side is mostly wooded.
Little Chico Creek seems to flow thru the property
year round and reportedly contains some ,species of
trout. The creek's width is about 6--8 feet.
Soils in the area of residential development are of a
deep, heavy, stony loam composition, rich in organic
mater_ia1. Erodability in this area seem light. At the
Southern end of the property, the ridge is capped by
volcanic, rock and some areas have little plant" life and
are conducive to erosion.
There are numerous trees, un the site, mostly of the fir,
pine, cedar, andoakspecies. Thickets of manzan.ita,
poison oak, and wild blackberry plants are apparent.
A riparian habitat exists along little Chico Creek
supporting a number of wildlife species. Deer, mice,
ground squirrels, and opossums have been observed.
Bird species observed include woodpeckers, jays, owls
hawks, wrens, quail, and, hum.minGbirds.
Mr. Paul Buck of the Anthropolgy Department, Cal State
UxL.'ersity, Chico reported that there are no recorded
sites of archaeological interest; on the project site.
However, Native Ameriewls inhabited the area in general
and archaeological sitea are possible. The nearest
recorded site of archaeological interest is a village
site (ButEe #501), approximately 15 miles to the
Northwest of the project site, overlooking Big Chico
Creek, The closest known historical points of interest
are the Humbolt Toll Station site (2 miles to the South-
west) and the Forest Ranch Cemetery, 2 miles to the
North of the project site.
Existing structures on the ;site include two single
family dwellings. One dwelling is inhabited and the
other 3s uninhabitable, being in a unreparable state
A shop, small barn, small steel storage shed, and pump
house are also on the site. The uninhabitable dwelling,
small barn, and storage shed are to be demolished and
removed from the property.
34. The surrounding propertles-topographicallff are basically
the sane as the project site. Plant and animal life
seems fairly constant to the surrounding areas as pre
viously described, as well as cultural and historical
aspects.
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SUDIVIDEV S S'TATB "
'1 M Currently -the ;proposed. p.:=oppxby for devel.oPMent, has
one si;agle fama ly reside tial dwelling res Indicated
on the Tent,,
ve leap. The clwellixIS is approx:i.mat,ol,y
1
3 years old and is xnh, ;bzted u Other than Occasion-
al
c.ca;atan--al recreational activit'%as, the property, has been
dormant. It is: moderately wooded with pane, codar,
fir, and oaf: trees.
2= The developer proposes to apply for the rezoning of
the property From TH-5 (Timber Mountain) $Ono to PA -0
(Planned .Area , Cluster) Zone. The rezoning of the
property will fac,iliate the development as indicated
on the Tentative Map. fit the Northern half of the
property, it is Proposed to create twenty sil gle fam-
ily residential lobs, each approximately one acne in
size. Implementation of this P1811 Will maintain a de"
sired density of one single family dwell.ing Per gross
5 acres, as regulated by TI -4-5 zoning. However. advan-:
tageous to this plan, "ill be the dedication of approx-
imately 80 acres of open space for recreational. use.
This open space, including all. .roadways and improve-
ments Within the development, will become common aree ,
Ownership and maintenance responsibility will be diVid-
ed eque.l.l.y between all twenty property owners. The
common area will be governed by a Homeowners Associa..
tion, ownedanddirected by the future
Property comers •
For recreational puzposes, it is p1"oposed that a swiou;--
ing pool, tennis eoixrts, and tWerity individual stable
units be developed, as indicated on the Tentative Dlap.;
Also hiking and equi;strian trails Ilill be developed.
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STATWIT
All Utilities Will be undcrground iroa �
where the Existing ttta lta.i' lines enter the he pint o;C'
CJrader round ut" ' ties will be within t P open a
and utt.lity easements as incl.cated on the�Ten�ot road.
r"'ap •Bxisting overhead utilities at, ova
removed. and ,poles are to be
�d lrainage, flood control,
and proposed.. water supply
measures are currently being engined b Chet 4darnick, Tr,, P.B J/ ereY het J.
• , kZCE;� X285`% of Prederilzsen
Bering Co., Inc, suite '10, r1Begin ,
€kllZcinit;a �_
Mlquare t
9 California, X68
Ave, Chico
345-5'124 e 9X926, Phone ,,. 916/
The drainage and .flood control Will be
using the deveio contained b
pments
waterway natural drain waterway. This
originates at the. North end of th
between ,Lots Ir 1 and b and cl oe Property
ontinues �lr{;h to Southr
connecting into Little Chico Creek. The water%.,
be left in it►s natural state except in ay Will
Where it transs verses the roadway. tt'�o .locations
suf.�icient under--roadWay drainage ge o these locations
struct�ed. Alsouit
conds Will be con--
, a1i created lots have been "
from this waterwayr kept gray
as
path, thus not to interfere with it'natural,
pros
tecting the ,improvementsl residential
and residences Within the development from,sl;e5,
Rr. Adamick is also engineering the r flood,
which trill be Comprised of a. water Storageetankter system
and. underground water conduit to each to wells,
on the Tentative Map. Water t as indicated
source for the storage tank
Will be from `�<<ra tvell.s. One arell is alre
delivers sufficient Water. Both czexl.s wil�3' developed and
be constructed.
.,2..
StWIVII)tRISr
. ' A'fAT
as to meet or exceed Butte Count
storage t.. y s'tanda� ,
E arab: Will be co.nstructe o•�.,� ds, the avatar
into it's natural surroundin d%vood to blend
tection t w g� « borrrestic
later still be comb:i.ned to deliver. 500
fa.r• e ;pro,
Per minute for tcvo hours G�Ylazxs
Se:vage disposal will be on a xndi
septic 5 stem basis. vidual residential
Perculation rates ±ox= aroo.
seers adequate for the Propose: indivi
systsnas dual., the �ePviC.
46
Other improvemenr(,ss incil.ude the r s
street light, oi` na.tux�a� design
opouecl installation of
�i�hts
will 5 and. finish. The stx'oet
ill be installed at OvOr
• end o.�' both cultido.,y i:nte�.^sec-�on� tins
sacs and bettreen Zot §
Lupo Way. Also Nopel. Lane �r '1 and '19 ,on
and Cody Lane (odds leading
to the pronertY `ror� gigljtvaY 32) ci,
o Eutte Coti:at�� hich do not conform
road S Wr'idcL2^i� �`Ltii--
to standard. if feasible 7, tri.l]. be uPUraded
• , alae roadt•� r�
Landscal�i-n t.�za1 b M1 , a7'r4 will be
na tural Paved.
areas of � however uP�raded in t:•�e
recreational development.
17s„
,ellings to be constructed Will be
meet and "-ceed Pac;i-i.c Cas so cOnst-vuct ed, to
"Energ ~
and electric Company's
�y Conservation Ho.
qualifyingquixemerIts'► for �ndirridual
dwellings, Oxussae ��
tion Home" them :for a "Energy Conaerva--
at, and «
5.
The
re Will be no 'public' areas as
be a private road subd3.4vision« i;_oti�evh devel.opi�srat trill
coorzon area is However the oPen space
Public in that anyone of
Owners, his fami.l the developments
y, and guests may use the area.
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COOTY OF 13TJIITE
DEPARTMEUT 0P PUBLIC WCRRKS
7 County Canter Drive
Oroville, Cit 95965
534-4266
Narch 10, 1977
Forest Ranch Development Re: Forest Ranch. Development Co.
P.C, Box 1.48 'tentative Subdivision
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
Gentlemen:
This is to notify you that your application for a tentative parcel
map for the above -referenced property is being submitted to the
Mvironm.enta7 Coordinator for environmental. determination.
This process is handled through the Butte County Planning Department,
Should you have any questions conce=-I-ng environmental review,
you may contact the Environmental Coordinator at the Planning
Department, 534-4601.
Very truly yours,
Clay Castleberry
Director of Public Works
McLaren Farber
Assistant Director
DIP/db
r,,,,cc: Environmental Coordinator
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APPENDIX li
ENVXRONM4NT'AL CHECIKLI S12 FORM
(To be completed by Lead Agency)
Rov°l,n cd. 9/2/'7'7
X. BACKGROUND
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Name of Proponent ]FOREST R W01117:EULOPM N'i' O"opaT _ y
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Address and Phone-Numb off" vropQnent:
P. 0. nog: 148
_._ —.. Forest Ranch Oa.. r 2
3.
Date of Checklist Submitted
4o
Agency Requiring Chec)clisi:
S.
Fame of Proposal, if applicable Rezone �'M-� ISA-� a
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Fnrp.. �. "�%1. ion ... 00 -'c� e+�zone es 000 ��1r as, o,
'1 mile sourLh of Forest Raxich. Rd. , l nxiist Rich. � �
Tx « ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Rxplanatio.}s, of x,11 "yes" and "maybe" answers are required
on attached sheets.)
YES MAYBV Na
1.
Earth.- Will the Proposal result in significant;
a Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic subst;ructnres?
b. Disruptions, displacements, com-
pact.a.on or overcovexi ng of the soil.?
c'. Change in topography or ground . _..
surface relief features?
d. bestruction, covering or
modification of any unique geologic
or feaeure
Physical, ?
e. Increase in wind or water
erosion of soils, either on or off
the site?
f. Changes in deposition ar erosion
of beach sends, or changes in siltationd
deposition or erosion which may modify
the channel of a. river or stream or the
bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake?
APPendix F - page 1 of
Y '' S
M1",QBE NO
g. Exposure of people or property to
geologic hazards such as earthquakes;
landslides, mudslide ground failure,
or similar hazards?
2. Air. Will the proposal .result in
a. "aubstAnt al deterioration of ambient
air quality
b. The creation of objectionable
odors?
a
c. Significant alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or
any change in climate,
either locally or regionally
3. Water. Will the proposal result in substantialo.
a . , Changes in currents, or the course
or direction of Water movement.
a
b. Changes in absorption rages,
drainage patterns, or the rate and
amount of surface water runoff?
C. Alterations to the course or
._
flow of flood waters?
d. Change in the amount of surface
water in any water body
e# Discharge into surface waters, or
in any alterAtion of surface water.
quality, including but: not limited to
temperature, dissolved oxygen or
turbidity?
f. Alteration of the direction or.
rate of flow oaf�
ground waters.
g. Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through. direct additions
or w thdrawals, or througli interception
of an aq"ifer by outs or exca'vati.ons?
Appendix r— ?age 2 of
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YES MAYBE
NO
h. Reduction 'in the amount of water
otherwise available for public
water supplies?
i. Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as flooding?
4. Plant Life. Will the ..:�. ..
. proposal result
in sWs— Uanti.a1
a Change in the diversity of species, or
number of any species a plants (including
trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora
and aquatic plants)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of plants?
c. Tntr. eduction of new species of plants
into
an area, or in a barrier to the
normal replenishment of existing species?
d Reduction in acreage of any agricultural
crop?
". 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
shellfish, benthi.c organisms, insects or
microfauna)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare ,or endangered species Of animalsi,
h
c , Introduction of new species of animals
into an area, or result in a barrier to
the migration or movement
of animals:
d. Deterioration to existing fish or
Wildlife habitat`?
6. Noise. Will the proposal. result in
su�' tantial.;
a.. Increases in noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
,,M
Appendix E - page 5 of
8
7 .
night and Glare. Will the proposal, produce
s�� %Frc light or glare? --
S.
sand Use. Will the proposal result in a
substT— Mal alteration of the planned land
use of an area?
..
0.
Natural Resources Will the proposal result
n subsEant. al
a. increase in the rate of use of any
natural resources?.
b.Depletion ofany nonrenewable
resource'?natural
'd
10.
Risk ofd. Does the proposal involve
a risX of an explosion or the release of
hazardous substances (including, but not
limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radiation) in the event of an accident or
upset conditions?
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11 «
FopuJ.ation Will the proposal significantly
alter the location, distribution, density,
or growth rate of the human population of
an area's
12.
Hous ng�. Will the proposal significantly
effect existing housing, or create a
demand for additional housing'
''
13 ,
/circulation, Will the
proposal resaAn:
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement
b . Significant effects on existing parking
facilities, or demand for new parking?
c. Substantial .impact upon existing
transportation systems?
d . significant alterations to present
patterns of circulation or movement
of people and/or goods'?.
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or
fic?
air traffic?
Appendix F
-- page 4 of 8
YES
MAYBB
No
4. Increase in traffic hazards to motor
Vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?
14.
Public Servi.oes . Will the proposal have
an effect upon, or result in a substantial
need for new or altered governmental services'
in any of the following areas
a. Fixe protection?
b. Pol.i.ce protection?
c . Schools?
�„
d. Parks or other recreational facilities?
e. Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads?
f . Other governmental. services?
15.
Knern. Will the proposal result in
a, M Use Of substantial amounts of fuel, or
energy
b. Substantial increase in demand upon
existing sources of energy, or require
the development of neva' sources of energy?
15.
Utilities, Will the proposal result in a
need for new systems, or substantial
alterations to the following utilitiest.
a. Power or natua±al gas?
b.. CommunicationsY .,�.. s
s
s m ,
C' Water
r E11
d . Sewer?mss#
17,
Hwuan. Health. Will the proposal result in
a. creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard (excluding mental health)?
b,. Exposure of people to potential health
hazards
.
t.+��.
Appendix F --
page s
of 8
00 OV
YES
MAYBE NO
18, Aesthetics, Will the proposal result in the
obstruction of any public designated or
recognized scenic vista open to the public,
or will the proposal result in the creation
of an aesthetically offensive site open
to public view?
10 Recreation. Will the proposal result in
an Impact upon the quality or quantity of
existing public recreational facilities?
IL
20. Archeological/Historical. Will the _Proposal`
result in .an alteration "of a significant
archeological or historical 'site, structure,
`
object or building?
21.4 Mandatory Findings of Significance
a. Does the project have the potential to
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish
or wildlife population to drop below
self sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community,
reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal
or eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or
prehistory?
h. Does the project have the potential to
achieve short term benefits to the
detriment of publicly adopted long-term
environmental goals?
c. Does the project have impacts which
are individually limited, but cumula-
tively considerable? (A project may
impact on. two or more separate resources
where the impact on each resource is
relatively small, but where the effect
of the total of those impacts on, the
environment is ssgni.f,,-jcan.t.)
d. Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly.
Appendix
page '6 of g
IIT. DI$CUSaIC►cN" OF ENVIRONM4NTAL TWALUATXON
I (b) : The subdivision subsequent to the rezoning wil ;i,nVolve some
grading and excava°t ioxi,. however, the developer plans to disrupt the
landscape be the least oxteA t nece;ssavy, ,
I(e)* Public Works: 1111.ere could be a Moderate amoulit. of erosion duo
to grading activity and, the slope of the terrain.
A moderate risk of landslides exists in this area.
3(f'): The rate of Flow of groun,dwaters could be influenced
by tE Is project. 4ffects on neighboring walls are a poss
bili.ty. However, it is also possible that there is no hy-
draulic connection between the project wells and neighboring
wells and therefore no possibility of interaction. The only
way to determine whether nearby wells would be influenced, by
this project is t-o monitor depths to groundwater in, the neigh-
boring wells while the project well is being pumped, to deter-
mine whether drawdown occurs in these neighboring wells. Well
interaction, could also occur if the present project were aban-
doned and development carried. out by parcel. map -be the maxi.--
mum density allowed under the present zoning (14 parcels).
According to sources in the State pepartmex).t of Water Resources,
present state law allows a property owner to tap the ground-
water on his property, regardless of the effect on the waiver
Mable on or off his property.
a(g) The rezoning will allow a 20 lot subdivision.. Water source
for the development will be two existing wells. Preliminary
tests indicated the wells have 'the potential 'to provide :sufficient
water for domestic use and fire protection. However., en a.neered
'tests involving pumping for an extended period (24, hours) are
necessary to verify the presence of a continuous supply. xf
additional ,supply 16, found to be necessary, the applicant has indi-I.
catod a will_ine,ness to drill additional wells, until the supply (&.o
Proven by engineered tests) is adequate to meet Count3 requirements'.
(33 1/5 gallons per minute from the source, 66 2/3 gallons per minty
utO from storage:, for metered service connections).
4(a)• Vegetation removal for the subdivision
• g will be limited to wh;t�t
is,necessary for building space and driveways,
5(d): There is adequate open space available to a xommodate any wild-
lifedr
`s placed due -be the development.
8: The rezoning proposal will allow a land use which is a more in-
tense use than is currently in the area. The cluster concept is a
good use of the land; however, there will be a fairly high ooncentra.,
tion of homes in One area.
This property is in a transition area between residential use and
timber-mountainous terrain. The Butte County General Plan shows
this area as low density residential with,j -- 4 dwelling units per
acre.
edi�en�imnaoinoo®� _ ,�
DISCUSSION - pg
Fo;-CUI,a ;, Ranch Developmert - AP// 63-04--31I<
11 c 11%0 VO -zoning could encourage further, growth in, this part of
%`orot,'t Ranch. Population density will i.n.creane in tho PA -C develop-
ment- and the srti:rrou,ra,ding area will remain low density for now. A
donoit,y of 1 6 VOrsO"J per gross acre is expected (60 people on
100 acre
s) for tho sul-Ji.vision. ; I'Us density is within 'the limit8
of the Genoral Plan designation.
12 The rezoning could gene-cate t�k demand for housing. Additional
�a.ousi�rg constructioaa may be encouraged, as road access is improved,
and utilities are extended to the area.
13(a) ! The subdivision, will increase the traffic flow into the area
on -the order of up to 200 cars per day,
13(c): The traffic from the 20 homes, to be built within the pro-
posed. PA -C zona, plus the new traffic generated by the road im-
provements may impact existing systems (Cody Lane and Nopel Drive).
1Lt•(a) Fire Department: Fire protection is marginal in the Forest
Ranch area. The Volunteer Fire Department is aided by the State
Division of Rorestry on a seasonal basis. The Project developer
plans 'to meet requirements for water supply and storage sufficient
to deliver 30+0 gallons per minute .for two hours. A 70,000 gal-
lon, storage tank is planned..
I?W : Environmental Health: The applicant shall, supply :reri.ficatior.
that sewage disposai meets the minimum requirements of the Sub-
division Ordinance.
17(b); There is a ]:sigh fire hazard in this area. State law row
quires clearance of a 30 foot area around buildings (or to the
Property line, whichever is closer) to be maintained Free from
flammable vegetation (Public Resources Code Section 4291)
20: Society of California Archaeol097Both historical and pre-
historic resources have been recorded, in the vicinity and the close
Proximity of the project to Little Chaco Creek heightens the possi-
bility teat significant cultural resources may be Present.
Arl archaeological reconnaissance has been ,performed, on the site
Archaeological clearance is .recommended as stated in the attached
letter from the Society for California ,A:rchaoology.
21(c)': The populationallowed by the PA -•-C zone may be significant
in terms of the population of Forest Ranch. The growth -inducing
impact of the project could be considerable. A relatively un-
inhabited area would be open to an increasing rate of development as
Public services, roads a,Fld other ameL hies are further developed.
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SOCIETY IFOR CALIFORNIA ARCHAEOLOGY
District 2 CletAiringhouse
June 1,4, 1977
Mr. Rand A. HutcHsoh
Forest Ranch Developmtyrit Co,
P.04 Box 148
Forest Ranch,, CA 8594.1
Dear Mr. Hutchison,
As authorized by y,. -,u In your letter of June 9, 1
have conducted an arct,,a651ogical reconnaissance of the
Forest Knolls dove lopnl,:.Yt tiltel Forest Ranch, California.
My reconnaissance focused primarily on those pottfol'is
Of the site where development will be Most nten8fve,,
however, with the exception of the area along Lit -tie Chico
creek, I Inspected all -e-as that could reasonalfly be
expected. to contain visible archaeological resources..
I Was not able to inspect the area along -the creek due to
the extreme steepness of the canyon in the immediate vicinity.
Archaeological resources may be expected along thereeko,,
however the proposed development will not extend' frito the
canyon or down to the creek and will not impact any resources
that may be present.
I did not observe or record any archaeological resources:
during my reconnaissance. Generally the ground surface Was
easily visible, however, should any cultural valued be
encountered during construction that may have been buried
or obscured from view by dense vegetation or forest debri.,
an archaeologist should be contacted Immediately. ,
In ;ight of the above, findings, archaeological
clearance is recommended for the deve(opmen't site.
Sincerely your8,
chard E. Markley
District Archaeologist
JuNk 1977
Tel 1016) 895-61912 courtly
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XV. DRTBRMXNATIO
(To
be Oompl:eted by the teal Agency)
On
the basis of this initial, evaluation
I find the proposed project COU-IX NOT have. a significant
effect on the environment, and x NPGATIV_t DECLARATION
i L^ t� C C571SI7 C:X1 C:!
I find that although the proposed project coLld have a
significant effect on the environment, there will not
be a significant effect in this case becau6e the
mitigation measures described on an attached sheet
have been added to the project. A NEGATM DECLARATION
IS k ,COM[`' ENDLD .
0
x find the proposed project MAY have a significant
effect on the environment, and an '8NVIROk7MIsx+,.CAL IMPACT
REPORT is required
Date
19 7
(Signa Xe
Env rorAmental Review Specialist
POE Environmental Review Dept.
Reviewed By
Earl D. Nelson, Director
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site (BOO, e 501). The project shows a'k)cut 'CIO ac-res to be
developed, for horde:.,ites With UnO x}0ma:.nJ.ng 80 uc--Mt t0 ljc; 10f
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SOCIETY FOR CALIFORNIA ARCHAE OLOGY
District 2 Clearirzg;hullsu
may 93, 1977
ml-4 Stephen Streeter
Environmental Review Specialist
Environmental Review Department
#7 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Dear Mr. Streeter,
My review of the pro ect map for the Forest Knolls
subdivision (AP�� X53-04-34 Indicates that the planned
development may impact significant archaeological resources.
Both historical and prehistoric resources have been recorded
in the vicinity and the close proximity of the project to
Little Chico Crepk heightens the possibility that significant
cultural resources may bP present.
Z would recommend that a professional archaeologist
conduct an on-the-ground reconnaissance of the proposed
subdivision to insure that there are no significant cultural
values which may be impacted by .the project.
In clos'ing_Imight add that there appears to be a
considerable' amount of planned open space nand which would
allow for some flexibility in planning ;should any arch-
aeological resources be identified within the project area.
Sincerely yours,
r
Richard E. Markley
District Archaeologist -
Envfr�nmonfnl Reviaw Dqf.
MAY 2 6 1977
ntwo 'Counfy
Tel (916) 895-6191
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LA D OF NATLIQ 4,L WEALTH AND BEA UT
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V..,rvxR01171 ITAL REVITU D.ra,ARMTXM
Earl; D IJel.son, Director
# 7 County Center Drive
0•roviIl.e, Ce.7.ifor=a 95965
Telephone: (91 6) 531+--4r/?7
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Forest Ranch. Development Comps.nY
P. Q. 'Box 148
Forest Ranch., Ca.. 95942
Dear Sir
Rea Tentative Sabdi.vision. Map
A?// 63-OLF-.34
The Butte Co=ty Envi.ronm.en.tal Review Department has completw]. the
initial study of potential environmental. consequences, aiti cipated.
inco.rl.Zlecti,on with the above-mentioned project. Enclosed, please
f ina a copy of. the Environmental Checklist Form (Appendix '"F'") . T.W.s
study will l be reviewed by the appropri,-Xbe hearing board an4 consider-
ed for adoption.
Please review the enclosed checklist, noting panic.-W,acl.y any eji.-
vi_ro=ental problems which could be minima.zed or avoided. by the
care and men-aer in.. which the project is carried, out. AUso, please
r=Avie-ol any recommended mitigation measures or conditions ofapproval.
A_T ger re ri.eclr�ng the c,heckl ist, You may, see ways to i.mprave the p r:c�rject
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design.. Design improvementsto mixda Lze problems are encouraged..,
if you note any, errors or omissions in our evaluation, please bring
th-ex, to our attention
A public hearixg to consider the checklist, adoption. of a negative
d.eclar.ation, and project approval; will be hell! the Advisozry,:
Pent at 1 Coun Center Dry,roville on �urG� c?. '1_.at..�:..a�m.
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All iritereszed persons are welcome to attend ouu 'be heard.
2f' you'.save any qu,::stions concerning 'this matter., pleas4 contact
this offi.ce4
VY2 ;,ru'y Yours,
�=x7 L. ,elson,' Director
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SOCIETY FOR CALIFORNIA, ARCHAEOLOGY
District 2 Clearinghouse
June 14, 197:0
Mr. RandA. Hutchison
Forest Ranch Deveiopment Co.
P.O. Box 14$
Forest Ranch, CA 9594
Clear Mr. ' Hutchison,
Aa authorized by you In your letter of June y, T
have conducted an archaeological reconnaissance of the
Forest Knolls development site, Forest Ranch, Califor•n
My reconnaissance Focused primarily ern those portions
of the site where development will be most intensive,
however, with the exception of the area along Little Chico
creek, I inspected all areas that could reasonably be
expectod to contain visible archaeological resources.
I was notable to inspect the area along the creek due to
the extreme steepness of the canyon in the immediate vicinity.
Archaeological resources may be expected along the creek,
however the proposed development, will not extend into the
canyon or down to the creek and wi I .I not impact any resources
that may be present.
I did not observe: or record any archaeological resources
during' my reconnaissance. Generally the ground surface was
east l,y v i s i b I e, r:owever-, should any cultural values be
encountered dur°4,Y} construction that may have been buried
or obscured from view by dense vegetation or forest debris,
an archaeologist should be contacted immediatelyd
In H ght of the above findings, archaeological
clearance i s r-ecorr+mended for the development site
Sincerely yours,
Richard E. Markley
- District Archaeologist
19/7
Tel (916) 895-6192
XCTTCr To r. PUBLIC
On Monday, Tune 2-01 19777 the Advisory Agency will hold Sz pul).LLc hearing
at County Center, i7' .ve oroville, concerning adoption. of an,ega`G: ve
declaration, regarding environment -al a,Mpact an the f01',Low:ins prajeGL-T,
1. :h"orest Ratoh Development Company' �- Tentative Subc�.ti.av;igi n..
Map AP# 63.04—, 4
located east; of �iwyw 32, 1 nil le South
of Vorest Ranch Rd., Forest; Ranch
Hiles concerni-ng this project are available :dor pub;.a1c viowi.n(g ati the
office of the Eavaroanentd]Review Diep drtment Count—yCount-y Center. Drive,
Orovillea
Earl D Nelson, D;i,rec;t or
Ervironmental Review Depart ae-n t
To be published in. the Chico Enterp:Vise Recor(l, Thursday June '1F�, '���77•
x
BUTTE COUNTY PLANNI.�-L COP MISSION
-- O77 T OF PUBLIC"HEARIPIC.��
Notice is hereby given by the Butte County Planning Commission
that public hearings will be held on Monday, July 25, 1977, at
7:30 p.m., in the Butte County Board of Supervisors' Room,
Butte County Administration Building, 1859 Gird Street, OroVille.
California, regarding the following:
ITEM ON WHICH NEGATIVE DE_CLARA71.ON_.:. _.._. -
1 . Forest Ranch Development ro . - Rezone from "TM -a" (Timber,
Mountain 5 acre lots) to "PA. -C" (Planned Area - C1 Lts te,r)
property located on the south side of Cody Lane, approx.
1/2 mile east of State Hwy 52, identified as AP 63-04-34,
more particularly described as
Commencing at the NW. corner of Sec. 8, T23N, 113E,
MDB&M; thence southerly along the west section
line of said Sec. 8, 661.20 ft, to the true
point of begi nnang; thence; N 880 50' 32" Eo 4299 .89
ft.; thence S 1' 25` 18" W, 3312.13 ft,; t5ence
S 8.9° 09' 44" W,, 1325.66 ft. to the wast Line of
said Sec; 8, thence N 1`0 52' 23" E along said weft
Tine 3306.00 ft. to the true point of beginning:
Containing 100 acres, more or less, Forest Ranch:
The above mentioned applications, petitions, maps, draft
environmental impact reports and/or negative reports are on'
file and available for public viewing at the office of the
Oroville, California. EnvironmentalCCounty
0
als
Butte Count Plannin Departments
available at college and county libraries,
BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
LAWRENCE Ji L,AWSOhI
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
TO BE 'PUBLISHED IN THE CHICO ENTERPRSE RECORD ON 'TPURSDAY,
JPLY 14, 1977
63-04-20,21
63-0519
Edward NcLaughl in
Rt 1 Box 990
Georg e' &,A , Burch
P 0 Box 225
Durham, CA 95938
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
63-04-22,39
63-05--20 Y
U 5 A
Terrence Richardson
George Burch
P 0 Box 225
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
63-04-34
63-05-21
S G & Carolyn Roper
Harold & L Stackhouse
Box 6
P 0 Box 187
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
Forest Ranch, CA 95942 r
63-04-4063-05-22
t
Frank & Betty Fergu on
James & Marie Rilea
Box 67
P 0 Box 482
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
Chester, CA 96020
6349-23
63-05-27,28
James & Judy rales
Betty Gates
1675 Manzan'i to Ave 63
1470 E, Roe Road
Chico,CA 95926
Paradise, CA 95969
G
63-09-�4
63-06-07
Linda Nevins
Marvin & Marlyn Gold
P 0 Box 2268
79 Cottage Ave
Marysville, CA 95901
Chico, CA 95926
63-09-25:76
63-06-08 `
George & Romelda Robillard Lee Jackson t
205 Park .Sty
P 0 Box 981
Gridley, CA 95,948
Oroville, CA 95965 i
,i
63-09-27
63-04-,34
Gary & S . Lippincott
Forest Ranch Devel opment, �,
1692 Mulberry Lane
P 0 Box 148
Paradise, CA 95969
,
Forest' Ranch, CA 95.942
63-10-04
'
ElwynDoris Gerow
.&
44 Cry ckett Hill
Lafayette, CA 94549
63-10-07
Dominic Veffredo
P 0 Box 979
_ Chico, CA 95925
63--13-01
Robert Jutx
P 0 Box 3297
Chico, CA 95926
11U'1TE- COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF FINDINGS - Jill), 25, 1,977
IV. PUBI.1C HEARINGS
A. REZONING
1. Forest Ranch Development Co., (77-53) , Rezone from
TM-5 (Timber,: Mountain 5 aciy: lots) to "PA-C"'
(Planned Area Cluster) property located on the south
side of Cody Lane, approximately 1/2 mile east of
State Hwy, 32
Containing 100 acres, more ox less, Forest Ranch
This item is a request by the Forest Ranch Development to rezone
100 acres from TM-5 and TIT-20 to PAC.
The site is located about a half male to cne mile from the Pores'
Ranch Shopping Center and is designaged logo density residential )n
the Land Use Plan Map.
Road access is .from private roads named Cody Lane and Heidi Lane, The
northern half of the parcel is gently sloping and heavily wooded, This
is the proposed Location of the '20 homes tes of about one acre e6tch,
The south half of the parcel; slopes steeply down to Little Chico
Creek. The overall residential density of 2n units per 100 acre;
is equivalent to a zoning of TM-5 over the whole; parcel, The proposed
density is significantly higher than. that allowed by the current
zoning and steep slopes,