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� Additionally, conformation to certain measures may be
required'of the developers b
Q p y various public iageficies.
These mea-ores (and the appropriate agencies) include,
but are, not necessarily limited to;
Frontage improvements to the Pentz-Ma,galia
Highway (Butte County Land Development ,
Departh,ent )
Installation of fire hydrants in accordance
with specifications outlined in Chapter 11
(California Departfient of Forestry)
Waste discharge requirements .for on-site
disposal systems (Central Valley Hegioijal Water
Quality Control Board).
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BUTTE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
DEPARTMENT CHECKLIST
In the interest of time and of efficiency, the proponent
submitted the Draft BIR with the tentative parcel map
in May 1979. Aiter review of the Draft EIR and the map,
the Butte County Environmental Review Department prepared
an Environmental Checklist Form (Appendix E, Draft EIR)
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indicating potential impacts of the proposed project.
In this section,, each of the potential impacts identified
by the Department will be addressed using the format of
the checklist. in most cases; detailed discussion is
alreadv contained in the Draft EIR:
(1) Under the general head'iftgr Earth, the Department
identified the following potential environmental
impacts
Disruptions, displacements; compaction, or
over -covering of the soil.
Change in topography or ground surface relief
featua"es or removal of topsoil.
Increase in wind or water erosion of soils,
either on or off the site.
a Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands,
or changer 'in siltation, depos tlon, or erosion
Which may modify the channel of a river or stream
or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet, or lake,
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Exposure of people :o property to geologic
hazards such is earthquakes, landslides;
mudslides, gr6und failure, or similar hazards.
The subdividing, improvements, and subsequent construction
of homes on any propekty necessitate the movement and
probable loss of some -native toil. The movement of heavy
machinery over earth causes some compaction and alteration
due to dust generation: Further, native vegetation
will be disturbed and an increase in erosion and an
Alteration of the runoff pattern will, probably occur.
The proximity of the project to Kunkle Creek and Kunkle
Reservoir and the Feather River will increase the
probability of sedimentation occurring in these watercourses.
The following are proposed environmental protection measures;
The final road p3Ah shoiald be -designed to
minimize cut -and -fill quantities required.
A final, drainage plan should ''be designed to
provide drainage capacity, bath on- and off-site,
- - in accordance with Butte County standards. --
In addition, individual, builders should be required to
adhere to the following qualifications:
Construction be restricted to late springy and
summer when erosion potential is low and conditions
for revegetation are optimal,
Limiting removal of maturestands of trees
and vegetation including prohibiting removal of
trees not necessitated for approved construction
(see comments to bran FIt by California
Department of Fish and Game following in this
chapter)
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Homers should be carefully located on each
parcel to maxiinize the retention of the
natural. opography and therefore minimize
cute -and -fill quantities required.
The proposed project is identified by the Butte County
Environmental Review Department ys being located in as
area of potential seismic activ:11:y, Therefore, it would
be appropriate that an on-site survey for potential hazards
due to seismic activity be conducted.
(2) Under the, general heading, Air, the Department has identified
the following potential environmental impacts:
Substantial deterioration of ambient or local
air quality -
Significant alteration of air movement, moisture
or temperature, or any change in climate, either
locally or regionally.
An empirical examination indicates that the major contri-
bution to deterioration of air quality in the area of the
proposed project is traffic on Fentz-Magalia Highway.
There are no significant anthropogenic -sources of air
Pollution in the area, There will be a contribution
to air.` quality degradation locally due to increased traffic, is
No mitigation beyond adherence to California Air Resources
Control Board amission standards for automobiles is
"recommended. ,.
(3) Cinder the general heading, Water, the Department has
Identified the following potential environmental impacts.
changes in absorption rates, drainags patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface watet runoff:
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bischarge into surface waters, or in, any
alteration of surface,water quality, including
but not limited to, temperature, dissolved
oxygen, or turbidity;.
Change in the quantity or quality of groundwaters,
either through direct additions or withdrawals,
or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations.
Surface Water: The use of large areas of impervious
materials for homesite construction and roadways may
result in an increase in runoff in Kunkle Cr6ck Man's
activities such as the use of chemicals and fertilizers
will further alter the characteristics of the runoff.
The on-site drainage plan discussed in the previous
Bei should be adequate to accommodate this Additional
runoff and therefore minimize the effects on Kunkle creek.
To some extent, the amount of runoff permitted may Alsa
- be minimized by retaining natural vegetation; and revegetating
the disturbed areas As soon as possible. Further,
individual, builders should locate their homesite carefully
to. minimize soil disruption and help minimize runoff and
therefore the adverse effects_on surface waters:
Groundwater: Effects on the quality or quantity of
groundwater in the area through direct withdrawals or
additions is of concern: Studies conducted in avcordance
with guidelines established in Butte county Ordinance 601
and by the Department of Environmental 'Health indicate that
the soils of the area will satisfactorily treat and dispose
of wastewater:
The groundwater resource in the area is subject to question.
The proponent has indicated his willingness to coordinate
With the time Saddle Irrigation District to supplement
ti the domestic grater supply now aval:lable to serve the
district's needs A detailed analysis of the ef'f'ects of
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withdrawal on groundwater can be made only after such a
study is complete It is appropriate that the develop-
ment of parcels which can, be adequately served by
existing water I supplies not be delayed. (Further
related discussion of water quality follows ;in Responses
to Comments to Draft EIR'by the Hiitte County Environmental
Health Department.)
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and Under the general headings, Rlant.Life and Animal Lite,
(5) the Department hao identified the following potential
environmental imp6:cts;
Loss of vegetation or change in the diversity
of species or number of any species of plants
(including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora,
and aquatic plants)
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Reduction in the numbers of any unique, rare,
or endangered species of plants.
Change in the diversity of species, or numbers
of any species of animals (birds, land animals
including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic
organisms, insects, or microfauna)..
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Reduction of the numbers of any unique,,rare, or
endangered species of animals:
Reduction of, encroachment on, or deterioration of,
existing fish or wildlife habitat.
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Any development of the scope of the proposed project is
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n effect on the wildlife
ohe area.
it is anticipated that the construction activity itself
and the subsequent activities of man 'would result in the
relocation of wildlife presently utilizing the area.
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This may present only.a minor disturbance due to
relatively accessible,similathabitats. However,
any relocation will result in increased' competition among
species in the receiving habitats and therefore may
rest#'At in the reduction of numbers of some species.
In addition, the construction activity will result in
the destruction of some vegetation. Domestic animals r
introduced to the,area as a result of this project
may adversely affect wildlife populations, but there
exists no practical, readily imposable mitigation for such
an impact. The lot sizes proposed for the project will
tend to diseouragc continued rase of the area as habitat
for local deer population• in addition, the proposed
project is located on the periphery of the migrator;� ;icer
range and as such may impact these animals adversely.
(6j Under the general Beading, Noise,, the bepartmEnt ;has
identified the following potential env ronmet.tCtt , aak�par..a
increases in noise levels4
txpasure of peopl 'o severe noise
levels.
The constrUction activities aild traffic in the project
And on Pentz-Magalia Highway will generate noise: However,
with minimum lot sizes of one acre; it is expected that
builders will be able to locate homesites to minimize the
effect of vehicular noise. also, builders will be able
to utilize natural, terrain and vegetation to act as sound
barriers'. These sound barriers will also ;help prevent
noise generated in the project site from impacting adjacent
areas such as Quail Trails.
(7) Under the general heading, Light_. and Clare, the Department
has identified the following potential envitd=6ntsl
impacts jr
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Potential to produce significant light
or glare.
The proposed project would produce increased levels of
bight and glare.. However, due to the size of lots and
characteristics of the terrain, the effect upon adjacent
areas may be slight,
(B) Under the general heading,, Land Use, the Departme=nt .has
identified the following potential environmental impacts:
Alteration of the planned land use of an area,
or ,establish a trend which will demonstrably
lead to such alteration.
conflict with uses on adjoining properties,
or conflict with established recreational,
educational, religious, or 'scientific =uses of
an area.
The subdivision of the project site would result in a
change of current land use. However, a dwelling density►
of one ac!e or more per unit for the area is consistent with
the Butte County General Plan, The Pentz-Magalia Highway
is designated a Scenic Mighway. It is expected that the
parcel sizes are sufficient to permit construction of
homes on those lots adjacent the highway Without degrading
the aesthetic qualities of the Pentz-Magalia
(9) Under the general heading= Natural Resources:, the Department
has identified the following potential environmental
impacts:
Demand for, or increase in, the rate of use
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of any natural resource.
Depletion of any non==renewable natural resource.
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The building'of,homes and man0s activities will result
in consumption of someonaturA resources and the
continuing use of resources in the form of utilities And
consumption of -fuel:
(11) Under the general heading Population, the Department has
identified the fcllowing potential environmental impacts Via.
An alteration of the location, distribution;
density, or growth rate �jf the human
population of an area or physically divide
an ,established community':
The construction of 110 single -family dwellings in a
sparsely populated area of Butte county will result in
the development of a significant population center.
Historically, according to the General Plan, much of
Butte County's growth is people moving into the} county.
This project appears to be consistent with Butte County
policy of prov.dinq housing for'new residents.
(12) Under the general heading, Housing, the Department has
identified the following potential environmental impacts.
Significant effect upon existing housing
or creation of a demand for additional housing.
r The proposed project itself-,,4s the effect of housing
demand and no furtler response is necessary.
(13) Under the general heading+ Transportatloh and Circulation,
the Department has identified the following potential
environmental ifipdctss
Generation of substantia: additional
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Substantial impact upon existing
transport/ition- systems.
Increas'in traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bi.cYblists, or :pedestrian,
The development of the project will result in :an approxi-
mate doubling of current traffic loads on the'Pentz
Magalia Highway. Improvements to the highway k,\s .possible'
mitigation is discussed in Section II and in tho following
paragraphs. The increased load and the types of traffic
traveling this highway should be considered when improve-
ments are designed and approved.
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Some traffic hazards will be encountered by the const;tuction
Of onto new access to the Pentz-Magalia Highway and the
increased volume of traffic through the Quail Trails
development.
Discussions with the Butte county Department of Land
Development indicate that project approval will be conti,hgent
upon the developer bonding impxovements to the section of
Pentz-Magalia ,Highway- adjacent the project up to County
road standards. It may be App3:opriate to "require bonding
for kimilar improvements to the un-named Quail Trails road
although these improvements may not be as detailed as th6se
made to the highwayi it is recommended that the egress
from the development be mproVed in conjunction with the
California Department of Forestry and Butte'ounty band {
Development bepartment to adequately handle emergency
situation traffic loads.
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The California 'Department of Transportation recommends
that measures ,similar to the kollowing be adopted when
projects of theitype proposed area adjacent to highways
Minimize light and glhre problems by
eliminating frontage roads or shielding the
highway,traffic from 'them.
fhannelize and direct on-site traffic to
minimize highway access points.
Locate access points on flat; straight stretches �
of highway to maximize visibility.
The propo-ed project map indicates that the project
adheres to these three principles. No further mitigation
beyond adherence to safe driving and pedestrian rules
is recommended. j
Under the g J general headin of Public Services, k;nergy
[ilities, and Solid Waste, the Department has identified
the`following potentialenvironmental impacts:
2` An effect ulonn, or result ;in; a substantial
need for new or altered xovernmeixtal services
Ose oti �mmints of fuel or
�Vnergy.,
8dbstantial increase in demand upon e3tisting
81surces of energy, or require the development
of new sources of energy
A need for new systems or substantial
alterations to utilities.
There will be pan increased demand on some services
including power, telephone, schools, fire and police
protection, and domestic water and 'sewerage; Also,
some increased demand'on government services may be
realized. These it:emg are more 'fully addressed in the
Draft Vii and in Section 2 of this chapter.
(18)i19) Under the general heading of Aesthetic, Recreation,
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and Archaeological, the Department identified the following
potential environmental impacts;
The obstruction of any public designated or
recognized scenic vista open to the public
or the creation of anaesthetically offensaive
site open to public view.
An impact upon the quality or quantity of
existing public recreation facilities.
An alteration of a significant archaeological or'
- - historical site, structure,_ object, or building.
A,n aychaeologxral study has been conducted and is included
it, the Draft E R. Each of the identified historical and
archaeological sites should be narked tq prevent disruption
during construction and the sub?aequent activities of man.
Aesthetically,-because of large lot sixes and charac-
teristics of terrain; the project is not expected to 'result
in construction of an aesthetically objectionable landmark.
It is ex odt6d
p- that the population of the proposed project
utilize the recreational facilities available in the
fyac�r 1�c. mild Paradistii aivag: The tette Cou ty General Plan indicates
that ls; 3v�3.wg aderiiate recreational facilities for citizens
of nutte Co-. x W;i` is of importance, Because of the relativtAy
large number x,14 x +i!Va;lrgity of facilities available, the impact
of a population . 0. crehse of 390 petsonn is expected to be
minor:
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SFCTLON 2
RESPONSES TO THE COMMENTS
TO THE DRAFT EIR
Pursuant to guidelines established by the 'California
Environmental Quality Act, significant comments
addressed to a,Draft EIR must be responded to in the
Find ETR: In this section, each of the comments included
in Chapter II will be addressed and information not
Available at the time of completion of the Draft EIR
will be incorporated: Some commnnts are informational
or factual in natu�'e and require no r -Reponse. These
comments are identified and the ar should consider �.
them,incl:uded in the Final EIR. ate stated by the
commenting agency. To present .1201rmation in a
consistent manner, the system of I'Lemidentification
used by the commenting agen, will be used here.
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COMMENTS BY
WME COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Section 2.5 Ve etation and W ldlife
Information --no response beyond -mitigation measures
Previously mentioned in the summary is required:
Section 2:'7:4 Fire,Ptotection
information ---nth response boy6hd initig4t on measures
previOUsl.y mentioned in the summary is requixed
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section 3.1A Lnvironmental;,:_xmpact Analysis
Discussions with Butte County Battalion Chief
John Hawkins subsequent to completion of the Draft EIR'
indicate that Vesponse time to a structural fire or medical
emergency in the proposed project would be approximately
7 to 9 minutes: Chief Hawkins indicated that, in sitnatibns.
of medical emergency when resuscitation is necessary,
response time is regarded as inadequate. It was further
indicated that while the expected 10 responses per year
to a development the size of the proposed project would
not represent an unacceptable demand upon services, the
cumulative impacts of each previously approved demand_on
fire services in conjunction With the new development must
be examined. The creation of a voldrteer fire company
to provide manpower to augment the California bivision of
Forestry in the event of a wild fire is a possible partial
t mitigation measure.
Section 3.2 Water Supply Alternative's
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Information--Fn:o response beyond mitigation measures_
previously mentioned in the summary iG required.
Section 3:7 Traffic
The Butte County Fine Department has expressed concern
that, in event of an emergency, egress from the development
may not be sufficient to serve the proposed project and
Quail Trails. 'there currently are planned two routes of
egress from the project: If a significant i,atural r',itdster
such as a firs►, should impinge upon the proposed project,
cutting off the access to tilt pehtt-Magalia Highway and
evacuation Frere becessary, the existing egress theough Ouail
Trails may not adequatbly handle the necessary traftic
tecause of the present rel.aU%toly sparse popUlat'ion in
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the area, this may not be reghrded as a significant
impact at this time. However► it would be appropriate that
the developer be required by the Butte County Land
De,V lopment Depprtmentlin con5unction with the California '
Division of Forestry to provide improvers egress.
This improved egress may in the form of unimproved
emergency roads.which could be cleared at locations.
The Division of Forestry would be in the position to
determinethe propriety and best locations of such roads.
Another potential mitigation would be to require that the
present Quail Trails road be improved to provide adequate°
capacity. The practicality of these alternatives would
best be determined by the Butte County Sand Development
Department,
section 4-.0 Disposition of Environmental lmpac-,s
Information—noresponse beyond mitigation measures
previously mentioned in the summary as required.
COMMENTS BY
BOB BAZOCCHy
(1) (2) Traffic
Traffic data for much of Butte County is not compl.ote
after 1977. Shortages in personnel in the Butte 'County
public Works Department have made it difficult to keep
traftio data current. It may be assumed that
the traffic patterns in the .a ea have increased since the
dhd of the drought because of the heavily used aquatic
spbkts facilities in the area, but little hard data exist:
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Traffic counts on Penta:-Magalia Highway increased with
the 1975 and 1977 monitorings. This is probably a
reflection of the growth of the orovllle-Paradise area
as a residential and recreational center. The aquatic
sports facilities available in the Kunkle Reservoir and
the Lime Saddle Marina and those of the Feather
�fR ver-t;ake Oroville area will no doubt contLtue to
contribute to the traffic of the area,
The proposed subdivision would contribute 1,360 ADT
(using an estimated B vehicular trips per household per
day). the'Pentz-MSgalia Highway is considered to be o,f a
poor quality in the area of the proposed project. Conversa-
tions with representatives of the Butte. County Land
Development Department subsequent to completion of the
Draft ETR indicate that the proponent will be required to
bond improvements and reconstruction (up to County road
standards) of the reach of the Pentz-Magalia,Highway adjacent j
to the project as a contingency fo approval of the proposed j
Project. It is assumed that the volume and the type of
traffic will be consi;dor •.,a when requirements for the improve- 1
ment of Pentz-Magalia Highway and the on-siteroads are
established,
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protection of the quality of water in this area is the
responsibility of the Central Walley Regional Water �.'Aaality
Control. Board and tr,e Butte County Environmental Hea.).�h
• Department....
The prbject proponent is requl unform to cetWlrt
criteria established by the Watt.,; ,,..city Cbntrol Boat
for discharge of wastewater as it sffeets both surfat--
And ground watdtz including the eLfects on all benef,,iA
uses: Vujcther+ the Vater Cuali.ty Control Board has
obligation to determine thb effects of the potential 0�-
products of constructioni such as erosion and sedimdv' ation
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on surface watOrs and subsequently set conditions to
protect th�,a quul,ity of 'the waters. The California
Regional Water Quality'Controi Board, Central Valley Region,,
hays indicated in '-mments to the Draft EIR that it will
establish waste'discharge requirements upon completion
and acceptance of the Final ETR and the filing of the
appropriate request by.the proponent (refer to Response to,
Comments of the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board, Central Valley Region).
(4) Schools
Information which became available after completion of the
Draft EIR indicates that all schools in the district `
are at near -capacity in all grade levels and there'are
't same grades beyond capacity. Discussions with represen-
tatives of the 'Paradise School District indicate that
both elementary schools are in do, le session for Grades 2
:. and 3,. and Paradise, High School - x,11 experience staggered
sessions soon. In ;,x :ion, Grade I will go to double
session next year. r tt..ident-�.o-teacher ratio is mandated
by union contract and xs ma;i.rtainnd readily due to the
number of Well gnalified tea%.,iers 4,able Hgwever,
constr•gints of time and space m'.l i ^tpl,-Mine the feasibility
of expansion of sori; Paoilitiet'.
Discussions with school district offici.syls indicate that
no new facilities of services including transportation will
be required to serve this particular project: However,
the potential cumulative impact of this project with othded
upon school services should be examined by appropriate
agencies-.
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See responses to comments by the State Department of Fish
and mine and preceding responses to comments by Bob Baiocchi
under the 'heading Water Quality
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Project. Scope
Discussions with the developer indicate that the parceling
of the acreage -was cafried odt based on studies conducted`
to determine the feasibility of on-site wastewater treat-
ment and disposal systems and an investigation of the
land use and zoning ,requirements of she Butte County
General Plan. 'Lot sizes of one acre minimum are not con-
sidered small and are consistent with the General Plan.
Over one-third of the lots are larger than two acres and
almost 37 acres; of potentially environmentally
sensitive land have been set ,aside as open space.
While larger lot sizes were considered, the developer
indicated that as a result of appropriate studies the
current plan evolved as the most feasible project.
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BUTTE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALta
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Discussions with Lynn Vanhart, Butte County 'Environmental
Health Department, subsequent to the completion of the t
Draft ETR and the comments of the Central Valley Regional
Water Quality Control Board to the Draft Elia indicate
a concern that there may be limitations on the ability of
the soils of the proposed site to accommodate individual
tvastet,+ater disposal systems. Yt is concluded, based upon
percolation test data and soil surveys conducted in
accordance with Butte County ordinance 601 and County
Health Departmeht guidelines; that the hydrogeologic
characteristics in the area of the proposed project will
provide adequate treatment capability and disposal
capacity to permit use of individual systems provided
Ouch systems are properly designed redogniti,nq the specific
site characteristics (refer to Section '3.4,, Page 37 of
the Draft EiR and the discussion in the subsequent
paracjraphs,) .
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Wastewater Treatment
Comprehensive dtudies based on sound engineering practices
and the recommendations of the Butte County Environmental
Health Department and butte County Ordinance 601 were
conducted to evaluate the feasibility of on-site wastewater
disposal systems for the project. Standards and "recom-•
mend ,tions established by the Butte County Environmental
Health Department include:
a permeable soil depth of at least 2 feet
: ground slopes for the leach field site
of less than 30 perLent
a percolation rate of 1 inch in. 120 minutes
or less
Based on the findings of these studies, th rarzel was
tentatively subdivided to provide each lot ;Bate capacity
for satisfactory filtration and percolation of wastewater
consistent with the requirements of the Butte County
Environmental Health Department and the Butte County
General Plan:
Rural development of the type proposed is in gdAdra'1
preferred to dense urbanization. The use of large lot
sizes encourages this type of development by providing
suffidlent acreage for design and utilization of on-site
wastewater treatment facilities.
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While the studies included in the Draft EIR indicate
that carefully designed and I constructed individual
on-site wastewater treatment systems will function
satisfactorily, it is appropriate for county agencies
to require that certain criteria be met to protect
the pu"clic health and safety. Among these measures may
be:
Require developers to submit a finalized plan
for an individual on-site system which will
meet waste discharge requirements established
by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality
Control Board in accordance with provisions of
the porter-dologne'Water' Quality Act prior'
to recordation of final 'subdivision map.
Establishment of a sewage disposal maintenance
district in accordance with the CenLA:al valley
Basin Plan,
Water Supply ,
The groundwater resource, in the area is subject to question.
Varying estimates (Draft EIR, page 24, and comments to
Draft EIR joy Butte County EnvironmentalHealth Department)
indt Lime Saddle irrigation Dittrict currently
has1capacitcate y to serve 60-80 percent of the proposed project,
The proponent has indicated his willingness to coordina;,e
I' with the District to locate a domestic water supply which
will adequately serve the District's needs in the immediate
future.
It would be a propriate to permit improvement
of parcels which can be adequately served y current water
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supplies and require that •the availabllit of icer sriorio-
be'demonstrated tin coordination with the District) p
to home construction for the remaining parcels.
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COMMENTSHY
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL HOARD
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No response necessary (refer to response to comments by
Butte County Environmental Health ,Department and
the summary of the Final EIR)
COMMENTS BY
STATE DEPARTMENT OF Flsfi AND GAME
Any devLlopment of the scope of the proposed project is
expected to result in a profound effect on the wildlife
of the area. It is anticipated that L'e construction
a,^tivi,ty itself and the subsequent possible build-out
would result in the relocation of wildlife presently
uti].;izing the area. This in itself may present only a
minor disturbance due to the relatively accessible similar
habitats. However, any relocation will result in increased
competition among species in the receiving habitats and
therefore may result in the 'reduction of numbers of some.
6pecies. In addition► the construction act3wity_wil1
result in the destruction of some vegetation. Domestic
animals introduced to the areti as a result 1f th.s project
may affect wildlife populations but there exists no
practical, readily imposed mitigation for juoh an impact.
The lot s'i'zes proposed for the project will tend tod discourage
continued Ube of the area as habitat for C"My
population, that may exist i.n the vicinity of the project
site. in addition, the proposed project is located on the
periphery of the migratory deer range and may impact these
animals
The California Department of Fish and Game
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the Draft FIR recommend that an open space be established
in the area of b6t4n1c6l sensitivi; y dei tified in
Appendix C of the Draft tjAj
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disturbance
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ofzthe pnstiVe Vegetation need .not be Significant and the
open space may not be necessary
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It is appropriate to adopt the following mitigation
measures pertaining to wildlifes
100 -foot "no -building" or development setback
along Kunklo,Cteek.
Minimal -removal of native plant species
during :dei"'hopment,
COMMENTS BY
STATE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES +.
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Except for the marshy areas on the rojoct site, the "peat"
g p P material
referred to i a m.xture of to soil and decaying organic
more properI'y aaIled duff
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t Refer to responses to comments from Butte County Environmental
Health Department... Adoption of water conservation methods
by each homeowner as suggested by the Department of Water
Resources zn comments to the Uraft EIR would be `a valuable
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contribution to Water conservation in California.
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COMMENTS BY
CENTRAL VALLEY REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
The prcoonent will e required by the Central
Valley
Board to apply forwa
ste
Regional WaterQuality Control
ht
s following the guidelines provided
i discharge requireme
in the comments to the Draft EIR
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ADDITIONAL BIBLIOGRAkY AND
PERSONS CONTACTED
Butte County Health Department, Responses to ,
Draft EIR
Butte County Land Development Department,
John Mendonsat, Nuveml.mr 1979.
Department of Health and Social Services, ;
Alternative Sewage Manual, 1979
Environmental Protection Agency,
.innovative and Alternative Technology Assessment
Watt- ' Au,— rle s !Control Board, Clean Water Grant
Prc�gratr ;�ITt",1�;.. October 18, 1979. �
Environmental
Municipal: Wastewater T Qat=,^.r►t, 'works, Federal Register,
September 27 1978.
Scott arid. Schustra,, Soil Mechanics and �;hoilitet a t
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CAL KQ , A--�I CSOUaCES ASCNl.Y ,
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DEPAR f tAt-NT of FisH AIT t'jAM M,
N`cGION 2
1701 Wh1GU$ FOAb, SUITE A .,
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ggANC CORbOVA, CALIFORNIA 95670
(91 355-7030
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July 1109 1980
bit. Earl D. Nelson
Butte County Environmental Review
19-F County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Dear bir. Nelson:
The Department of Fish and Game has reviewed the rezone for Paradise Upper
Ridge atad Lime Saddle and has the following concern;
Rare plants which occur it the Lime Saddle area will be destroyed
if .fttll development occurs in the area designated AR-:tHl: Any
development should have,d"Ignated open areas to bi,tigate impacts
on rare plants,
Thank you for the opportunity to express our coneern,
Sinterelyi
Ro rt 14. Lassen '
' egional Manager
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U"ATE;OF CFiLIHoRNIA RESOURCES AGENCY EDMUND o. 61UWF) JR G�+rrgr
AGENCY r
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DEPARTMENT OF FISH ANDGAME
REGioN 2
1701
NIMOUS ROAD, SUITE a
RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA '95670
(916) 355-7030 C,:v', e
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July 11, 1580
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Mr. Bari D. Nel66n
Butte County Environmental Review
18_F County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Dear Mr. Nelson;
The pepartment of Fish and Caine has reviewed the General Plan
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Amendment for Paradise Upper 'Ridge and Lime Saddle and has the
following cwmients
Significant acreages in the AeSsbla area are designated
&gricultui.nl-Residential whicfl permits parcels With one
acre minimums. 1,16 recommend Timber Mountain zonln� with
20 acre minimums which would mora accurately reflect the
nature of the resources. Timber liountain toning should
provide better protection of natural 'resources including,
areas of special biological importance which occur Within'
the project area.
Provision for tNe protection of rare plants shoal be
included, particulatly in the Lime Saddle area. lull
development of those areas permitting one acre minimums
vould result in the 1038 of those species.
Thrnfx yola for the opportunity to comment on this project;
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Regional Dtilnat;�-
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PARADISE IRRIGATION DISTRICT
MUM or IRRICA11OR CNSTRIM A$SMAtION or oAUropuNA ANb AMLHIGAN WAi CN WORM ASSN
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July 15, 1980
Butte County Planning Departmen, I q Co. ";C. yn,no Comm#
7 County Center Drivel li la3!�
Oroville, Ca; 95965
R64. AP 80122-8 (Various)
Gentlemen,,
This is in response to your request for review and comment on general
tan land use element designations and various zoning changes proposed
for the Paradise up.,er ridge area.
Following conversation With Dave.Hironimus it is our understanding that
- _ the_genera7 plan designations are very broad in nature and do not in`
themselves change existing zoning; that the proposed general plan des 1
ignations are compatible with existing zoning. It is also our under-
standing that the actual zoning changes being considered Will be made
to reflect existing land uses or eliminate uses presently ,allowed under
existingi
Wiih these understandings the District looks Upon the
p proposed .changes �
as a matter of housekeeping and has no objections to the pr000sed changes.
We appreciate the cooperation of the Planning Commissioh and its staff
with the bistrict to insure that the Watershed providing Water to a
community of 25,000 popilation is protected from unreasonable density
and use even to the extent of being ultra conservative and cautious. 3
Very truly yours,
C, Phillip Kel jr, y
Manager
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�n���'W� j r� r� �� Momorandu� Fnrirrnr int l Roriaw Dept.
;��, DEC 3 1980
M Bill Sands; Environmental Review
aft SMOY
FROMl Charlie Woods, Planning
50Acts Changes in the Draft Paradise Area Land Use Plan
oATE; December 3, 11980
�k Mrs Dan Kennedy, owner of some 134- acres in Paradise
Pines, requested a reconsideration of a proposed Plan
designation of this parcel from. the Grazing and Open
Land to Low Density Residential as proposed for the ad-
joining properties to the north. As you are aware,
slope, access and the ability of property to support on—
site waste disposal are major issues in this area of the
County. After looking at the slope, relationship to
existing usos, roads, etc. and in consultation with Dave
Hironimus,'projoct planner, the Department has con-,luded
that thrb request is reasonable; parti:c'(zlariy for the rel-
at vely level portion of the property. The Low Density
Residential designation permits a density range of frorri
one to four units per gross acre. Within this range
there is considerable Latitude to permit the development
of the property with parcel sizos, design and arrangement
sensitive to the L;nvironmental and service constraints
found in the area.
It is our understanding that you are presently under
taking the preparation of a draft 8ni Please "bh ad-
vised that the Draft paradise Area Land Use Plan should
'ue revised as tihown in the accompanying xerox (circled
in red). if you have any quest =0r please call 4601
Attachment
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EVMUNO G: BROWN JR.
..GOVERNOR:..
February 9, 1981
State iaf &Y14arnin
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
i400 TENTHSTREET
SACRAMENTO 95814
�nvtrnnmonlel Itavi�ly 000'
B�Ffa Ccun
'TO Reviewing Agencies.,
FROM: Cary D. Midkif"f
SU BJ ECT: Butte County's NOP for
GPA Timber Mountain to Low tensity
SCN #81020814
Attached for your comment it Butte ,County's Notice of Preparation of a draft
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for GPA Timber Mountain to Low Density.
Responsible agencies must transmit their concerns and corahents on the
scope and content of the EIR, focusing on 'speciilic information related
to their own statutory resrnnsibility, within 45 days of receipt of
this notice. We encourage xImmentina agencies to respond to this notice
and :express their concerns early in the environmental review process.
Plea; a di,•ect your comme> is to
Earl D. Nelson McCain Associates
Butte County Environmental Review 492 Rio Lindo Avenue
3 County Center pride Chico., CA 95926'
Oroville, CA 05965
with a copy to the Office of Planning and Research." Please refer to the
SCF{ number noted above in_ all correspondence• concerning this pcoojecti
if you have any questions about the review pro 916)
if cess, call me at
GOM.n1
Attachments
cd -.,L -'Earl D, Nelson
McCain Associates
OISTRtaurlOA UST
SCH #81020314
i
X111 t iaer Loekiecs
James rryner
Oeot. of parks and Rocroation
Air Resources Ooard
1= • 15th Street
1220 K Street 11111, Third Floor
Sacrawto. CA 968ta'
Saaraa+anco. G1 958,(4
41677?,^2481
5111111 traris
flick W Clagao,
Office of Hisfarie Preservation
Catifoeida Carica COMM'11sion
631 Howrdr Street, ath F1oar
12211 K Stre.c 1.1811, Third F1436r
tn Francisco, CA 9atOS
Sacramento, CA 961311`,
SSo,
t 57633-ci sc
9167 322 37n3
Linda fain
Robert sonny
Public
CAIiforniA Enamy Com�rissim
1111 Haeie Avenue. Room 131 3
Strut
McAllister Street
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SaCraartntd, CA ^1125
Sam Francisco.
San Franeiscd. CII 9410R
916/920-6+1(15
115/531-1149
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Quid fli t Ter
Cait'rass • Division of Aeronautics
rof Sc.+martz
Reclamation 'hard
1416 Ninth Street
1120 4 Str+eat
Sacramento. CA 011814
Sacramento, CA MIA
916/s46-3624.
9167=4984
Qye, Halt
Robert 3a the
S.F: 3ay Cans r Oev',t. Cara.
seat, of 3a4tinq spa ua"tkr"ays
167.9 S Sense.
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JO 'Jan Mess Avenue, Room 2011
Francisco, CA 94102
Sacramento, CA 95814
San
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415/53TaJ6E6
Rik ttevis, Environ. Proarame Cook-
Bob S1e00Y
;lista tiana4t4mi: ^Gard
Oeo.t. of CcnservaeianSolid
1416 tlinth Strettt. Room I.134
1020 Aminth nto.SClattC4 lOam Ion
Sacramento, CA 99814
416/7L° 915
9167"1473'
Rabort TherrA tt
Tad Fukusl fieri
Sties LaOds Caissian
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Not. of Fish and ramrt-
14th - 9th Street
Iry .6 13th Street
C:, 9Si111
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-15?
Sacramento. G1 99A1a
Sacrama�to..
91675-1 ",tt9
916/324,;-71113
Or, Cordon SnG"
Oagt. of Food and Airicuittre
Jahn Huddteson
State .later Resdurcas �.nntHl 304rd
1220 ft 5trset
CA ?58ta
212- ' 19th Street
Sacraa+aneo, C,1 ;51111
Sacrax+anea,
1151"5468291G.122-3383
Paul Cox -
;lab C. of fanesery
!tan Fellows
Oeot. of . ager eag4tiftas
1416 ttinth Street. Odom 15n6-17
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laid flinch Street
Sacraaxtnco. CA 95811
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Saeramenrn. r,,1 95814
916/115+laid
116/44$414A
.'darts tfargrnve
Capt of r„enera' SO*Mdos
INS L Street
Saaramentdc„f,t h5?t i
91fi%�SW77P�1
Ha'rreY, Co I 1 i ns
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DISTRIBUTION LIST'
._O_e2ariment of TransportA 'on
OF Skidmore
0strict. o`ntacts
/_.R.
tnentof Transportation
District
Bob Brown
prtmen1of Transportation
District1
Jim Jelthek
Department of Transportation
District 1
Department of Transportation
District c
i h Ism of Istreet
Marysville; CA 35901
500 Sout Main Street
Eureka; C, 95501
Bishop, CA 94514
Robert E. McBroome
Fish and Game » Regional 'Offices
John Gagliano
Department 0 Transportation
District 2
0District
Department of Tra,0sportation
10
1657 verside-Drive
0 stH.Ct 4
197 a�E s� Charter Way
Redding, CA 96001
Stockton, Ca 95206
A, H. Hendrix p G, Nukes; Regional Manager
% artment of 'transportation Odoaettt
Oht of Fish and Game
T2pir`g Street Oresho, CA 93726
Oistric 70 12 4 Shaw Avehue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Fred A. Wor+hley JI^w } Regional Manager
Harvey Sawyer Department of Fish 466 Game
Department of Transportation 350 Golden Shore O . District $ Long Beach, CA 90802
2 , West -Third Street
San Bvrmedino, CA 02408'
OF Skidmore
Jim ChnSnirr
/_.R.
tnentof Transportation
District
prtmen1of Transportation
District1
et
"U&n "S'treet
Marysville; CA 35901
-
San Oiego, CA 92138
Robert Wi Siaker, Jr
Fish and Game » Regional 'Offices
Department of Ti anspov+rtion`
0 stH.Ct 4
1b a c "greet
A Nay or, RQgi ovalManager
San Francisco; CA 94102
0
Department d,! Fish and Game
627Cypress ._
1
Redding' CA 96DO1
Win Evans
Oepartment of Transportation
District 5
R. Lasseh, Regional Manager
soIigguera, StreetOepartment
�
of Fish and Game
San Luis Chispo, CA 0401
1701 Nimbus Road, Suite A
Rancho Cordova, CA 95570
Mort Parl
Oepartmento
t of Transportation
_
6 Hunter, Re.iona
� 0 1 Manager
01strict.6
1
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depaent of Fish and Game
West-011VO Avenue
Yountville Facility Bldc,;4 C
Fresno, CA 93718
Yauz,J�v i l 1 e, CA 94599
A, H. Hendrix p G, Nukes; Regional Manager
% artment of 'transportation Odoaettt
Oht of Fish and Game
T2pir`g Street Oresho, CA 93726
Oistric 70 12 4 Shaw Avehue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Fred A. Wor+hley JI^w } Regional Manager
Harvey Sawyer Department of Fish 466 Game
Department of Transportation 350 Golden Shore O . District $ Long Beach, CA 90802
2 , West -Third Street
San Bvrmedino, CA 02408'
BUTTE COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
DISTRICT OPPICK AT SI I7 LARlcIN ROAD
N. It. C011NBR DM ORObtLLa AIRPORT. WILLIAM S. HAZEL "1146, rH.O,
ON LARKIN ROAD OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965 M11NAOUR = aNV?ItaC wamrALis<
ryoNt (ail) 533-40n
34i77SO
April 8, 1981
lcnvlropma�inl i`.nv;uw C��t
Mr. Earl Nelson r'1 i'4 1 0
Environmental Review Department
3 County Center Drive�luNa G W+1,
Oroville, California 95965
Subject: ETR Paradise General Plan Region
ERD Log 80-06-20-02 AH
Dear Earl.
In reviewing this EIR we felt that it should address the
total risks to people that follow development and urbanization:
While water supply sewage and garbage are covered; we did not
see anything on mosquitos or ,other arthropod pests.
T h
tave urged that a public health element be prepared for
he general plan. It does not seem too efficient to try and write
it piece by pi'oce in rezoning considerationa,
Our `specific concern with further'urbanization in ,he
foothillareas is the high risk of tree hole mosquitos` Aedes,
sierranss) which are naturally present, and which Only become
a pest when people try to live near where they breed. Tree hole
mosquitos are apparently a ve
ry good vector of Dog Heartworm,
with our best estimate of dog infection in the Paradise area
about 50%4 Treatment and prevention of these worms is costly,
and prevention requires daily medication at any time mosquitoes
are ,present.
Our funds and capacity to control the mosquitos clogs not
increase nearly' as rapidly as the anticipated demand for service
from people moving into their mountain areas. Heart warm is not
high risk for humans, and we are Prepared�to to even higher
Population s of Aed6,1 in order to be able to use Our limited
^esources to work on the othe` less prevalent species of
which 'Vector human disease) particularly
mos ttitos n this area whi
encephalitis,
J
if the popl, Latio>z Vq
eg,,ch is expeoted to come into this area
is largely older retired people, Vle see an inoraase risk of Saint
Louis Encephalitis, a disease which seems to be more severe, on
older people:
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Yellow jackets are another potential risk to people who
invade this area, and we can not even try to control. them.
T really donit know what you can do with this specific
information, except to make it a matter of record. Thii3 issue
really merits amore comprehensive review, as part of the general
Plan, in order to establish some overall atandards of risk to
all the County residents. If you want to persue this idea, we
ready to :help,
,9uicerely,
William E. Hazeltine, Ph.D.,R.P.E;
Manager -Environmentalist
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6315 OLIVE STR&iT - PARADISE, CALIFORNIA 95969 TELEPHONe: ;(416) 877.4971 _ MAILINo ADDRMI R Q., BOX Ize ,
April 23, 1581
Butte County Environmental Review Department
3 County Center Drive
Oroville,California 95965
Attention4 Dick Molcar
Gentlemen:
This is in response to your invitation for comments On the Paradise Upper Ridge
General Plan Amendment and Rezone. My comroo-nts are organized in the same order
as the Draft Environmental Impact Report.
Page -2- Water :quality - Impact It "An increase in concentration of coliform
Indicator would occur in storm runoff that passes through developed areas,
particularly during airy months:" "Storm runoff" and "dry months" are incongruous
and the statement needs clarification.
Page ••2- Water OualitY-Impact 2 - (paragraph 2) The first sentence of this para -
.graph beginning with "the above impacts" and ending "consumption" is correct but
incomplete. The referenced impacts also pose a serious health hazard to down-
stream Users of water obtained from Within the Magalia Reservoir watershed.
Page -9- Item 2.2 "Project Objectives".. The five objectives shown do not i•,e-
f1ect concern foe effects oi' land use upon water quality. It is Lily understand-
ing that the effects of land use upon Water quality is in fact an objective of
the General Plan and should therefore be so stated
Page -18- Section 3.`5 "Surplus Water", The last portion of sentence 2 beginning
"Little and Middle" and ending "Middle Butte Creek" requires clarification as it
relates 'to direct and indirect storm runoffs into various reservoirs: May 1 sug-
gest the sentence be 'broken into two sentences reading: " Little and Middle b -Ate
Creeks drain much of than runoff from storms in the project area. Paradise and
Magalia Reservoirs receive runoff from Little Butte Creek and other smaller tri-
butaries.1 It should, be noted that no dams are located on Middle Butte Creek: 4
Page -21- Item 3-a, A secutid grove of Macnab Cypress is located on PIb and I
Forest Service hand located ih the S/P 1/4 of Section 24 hear the gest shore of
Magalia Reservoir;
Entirnnmaniai P9Y.,ow V,pr.
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PARADISE
IRRIGATION 'DISTRICT
1dEWER'OFIRRIOATiON 01$tRIC t$ M;0CIAMN'9F GALWOMIA AND 0ERICA1 WATER WORKS AWI
6315 OLIVE STR&iT - PARADISE, CALIFORNIA 95969 TELEPHONe: ;(416) 877.4971 _ MAILINo ADDRMI R Q., BOX Ize ,
April 23, 1581
Butte County Environmental Review Department
3 County Center Drive
Oroville,California 95965
Attention4 Dick Molcar
Gentlemen:
This is in response to your invitation for comments On the Paradise Upper Ridge
General Plan Amendment and Rezone. My comroo-nts are organized in the same order
as the Draft Environmental Impact Report.
Page -2- Water :quality - Impact It "An increase in concentration of coliform
Indicator would occur in storm runoff that passes through developed areas,
particularly during airy months:" "Storm runoff" and "dry months" are incongruous
and the statement needs clarification.
Page ••2- Water OualitY-Impact 2 - (paragraph 2) The first sentence of this para -
.graph beginning with "the above impacts" and ending "consumption" is correct but
incomplete. The referenced impacts also pose a serious health hazard to down-
stream Users of water obtained from Within the Magalia Reservoir watershed.
Page -9- Item 2.2 "Project Objectives".. The five objectives shown do not i•,e-
f1ect concern foe effects oi' land use upon water quality. It is Lily understand-
ing that the effects of land use upon Water quality is in fact an objective of
the General Plan and should therefore be so stated
Page -18- Section 3.`5 "Surplus Water", The last portion of sentence 2 beginning
"Little and Middle" and ending "Middle Butte Creek" requires clarification as it
relates 'to direct and indirect storm runoffs into various reservoirs: May 1 sug-
gest the sentence be 'broken into two sentences reading: " Little and Middle b -Ate
Creeks drain much of than runoff from storms in the project area. Paradise and
Magalia Reservoirs receive runoff from Little Butte Creek and other smaller tri-
butaries.1 It should, be noted that no dams are located on Middle Butte Creek: 4
Page -21- Item 3-a, A secutid grove of Macnab Cypress is located on PIb and I
Forest Service hand located ih the S/P 1/4 of Section 24 hear the gest shore of
Magalia Reservoir;
Butte Coonty Environmental Review Dept.
Page -2-
April 23, 1,981
Page V b- The approximate location of the Magalia Reservoir watershed boundaries
has been added in red to this map for use in determining zonehded
within the watershed, changes ►ecommen-
Page -45- Section 4.1 - Impact 1 and Impact 2:: Same comments addressed earlier
o regarding Page -2-,
"Mitigations" the list of 13 mitigating measures is indicated as having been ex
tract "in toto'" from the 1919 Montrpmery Engineers Report on Water Quality
Man hent Plan. That Montgomery report identifies its study area as being with-
in,' ;boundaries of P.I.D. and the Magalia County Water District. I suggest more
re, a nt mitigating measures may be identified in the 1973 Department of Water
Re ces Limnology Study which concentrated on a geographical area within the
Paris ,se Upper Ridge General Planstudy area rather than an adjacent area which
May ornot have comparable conditions.
Page -75= Section 80 - The Draft EIR refers to material contained within the
1973 Department of Water Resources Magalia Reservoir Watershed and Limnology
Study but no amention of that study appears in this section.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft. We will appreciate a
similar opportunity when the final document is ready for distribution.
Very truly your-s
C. Phillip Ke , , Jr,
Manager
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Resources Agency
2; Earl D. Nelson, Director
Butte County Environmental 'Revietti
3 County Center Drive ,
Oroville, CA 95965
Frain i Department of Fish and Gorne
subject: Commenta- on Draft 'EIR for Upper Paradise Ridge General _Plan Amendment
and Rezone (SCH 81.02V -TY -A-vnd 81020322A)
The Depa'rtme-nt of Fish and Game has reviewed the Draft EIR for
Paradise Upper Ridge General Plan Amendment and Rezone and finds
it adequate in its treatment of the fish and wildlife resources.
The subject project encompasses '30.4 square miles north of the
,town of Paradise.
The Department jrecommends the proposed mitigationymeassuresitothe
subject report: be adopted as a condition of count approval
provide protection for the fish and Wildlife resources. Tht following
"mitiga�`:ian cGhcerns are especially emphasized:
I. SE~ItablishmtnL of 20 -acre minimum parcels in, the De- sabla
area to protect migratory deer and the spotted owl.
2 A 100 -,foot streamside buffer non -structure zone be
established along waterways to protect riparian habitat
and water quality.
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3. , Buffer zones to protect endangered or rare plants should
be n8tablished i
'4 Large -parcel zoning should be established in and at the
edge of caiyons to protect the fish and wild,.'ife Values in
the watershed,.
1f the Department can be of further assistance`] please contact Paul.
Jensen, Regional Managed, Region 21 1101 Nimbus Road, Rah1ho Cordova
CA 95670, telephone (916) 355-7030:
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M it Director
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Memorandum
T,,,, ; Ann Barkley, Chief
Division of Transportation Planning
Attention Darrell Husum
Business and Transportation Agency
Date. May 11, 1981
File t 03 -But -191
Paradise tipper Ridge/
Lime Saddle Area
CPA
SCH $1020322.
From i `DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
District 03
subject -
District 03 has' reviewed the draft BTR for the genera]. plan
F amendments in the Paradise Upper Ridge and Lime Saddle area.
The traffic impacts on State Rnute 191 are, not completely
assessed, particularly with respect to the two-lane portion
of the State h .ghwa-y. The, cha;.t on pale 50" shows that the
Highway 191 (Clark. Road) /iearson Road intersection could have
a level of service of C/D after maximum buildout of the project
area. This level of service is based on a four-lane.fac3.lity.
However, this is only a two-lane intersection. The four -lane
section of Clark Road does not begin until past Bushman Road,
approximately a quarter -mile south of the intersection. The
two-lane section does not have the ability, to handle the vol-
umes as predicted.
The report should also address impacts to the Skyway Interchange
At Highway 99
LEO J. TROMBATORE
District Director of Transportation
By
R.- D. Skidmore
Chief, Environmental Branch
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EOMUNb G. BROWN JR.
GOVERNOR
may 15, 1981
&f e of
GaVEONPR'�oar14E r .,
OFFICE of PLANNING AND RESEARCH
1400 TGNTH STMIClT' g,j1P Yat Tv
SACRAMENTO 051114
mr. DaVe Hironimus
Butte county Environmental.
Review Department
#7 County Center Drive
Orovil,le, CA 95965
SUBJECT: scI3# 81020322
[iuito Ga. rlGnOn5 Cotrim'
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PARADISE UPPER RIDGE AND LIME SADDLE
COMMUNITY GRA
Dear Mr. 11ironimus;
State agencies have commented on your draft environmental impact
report. IF you Would like to discuss their recommendations and
concerns, contact tho staff from the appropriate agencies;
DEPARTMENT OE' TRAN8poRTATION
The traffic impacts were not completely assessed concerning the
two-lane port3.on of State Route 191: The report should also y
addreas impacts to the Skyway Interchange at Highway 99.
DEPARTTIENT Or .FISH AND GAME
The
p
p the proposed mitigationmeasures
in the reporttbeeadopted asthat: a condition of county approval.
Concerns especially emphasized are:: the establishment of 20 -acre
minimum parcels, a 700 -foot streamside buffer non-stru,ture zone
established along waterways, buffer zohes to protect endangered
or rare plants, and large parcel zoning to be established.in and
at the edge of canyons,.
When preparing the final ElRj you must include all comments and
responses (Elft Guidelinea, Section 15146). The certified EIR
must be considered in the decision --making process for the project•
in addition, we urge you to respond directly to the agencies
comments by writing to thomi including the State Clearinghouse ,
number on all corresponderice,
Section 15002(8) of the CEOA OUidelines requires that a govern"
montal agency take certain actions if an EIA shows substantial
p old "result from a project; Theso
I ativeise environmentag impacts cod � he
actions include chan in the pro Jett, Jmposing conditions on t
MEMORANDUM
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TO; Earl Nelson, Butte County Director of Environmental Review
FROM:Steve Smith, Town of PAradise Assistant Planning Director
SUBJECT: E.I.R. for Paradise Upper Ridge
DATE: May 21 1981.
After reviewing both the E.I.R. and its supplement for the Upper
Ridge General Plan amendment and rezone project, the staff of the
Paradise Planning and Community Development Department has no added
comments to be placed in the document itself:
Staff will have several comments regarding the project, 'which
we will direct to Bettye.
t
Judging from the superior quality of the report, I can only
surmise that you are driving your troops too hard[
Steve
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JAN 2, 5 1982
Oro016, California
January t' , 1982
19073 ,iJinshow .Road
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Butte County Planning Depaktmon.t
County Center Drive
oroville, Ca: 95965
Planning _Director;
Regarding tho rezone honrirng advertised in the Paradise
Post.+ we %'rill be unable to attend the hearing, so take
this means of letting you and the ComtnAssion know our
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positron on the hiatteti we are owners of 52 acres on
imshew;Aoad (parcel 064-01-0-005-0)
Foilowing our tolephono conversation with Mr. Rironimus
we understand the rozono affoota the prohlarties mostly
along the canyon side of Niink'laew Road; to put certain
portions of those properties in rR 40 If this will in
no way affect the ARMR3 zoning .for our area we are in
t'avor of this change, and realize that our property is
one of those proposed for the change
we think, this is a propos rerone for the.steep canyon
sides, our hills Lire no more stable than those of Los
Angeles or Marin County;'' an should hot be 'doveloped for
housing,
Yours truly
ltr, and htrs. Vranl,.l rt Sutler
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FILE NO.: 80-122-B
TO: BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF .FINDINGS - January 27, 1982
APPLICANT:
OWNER
REQUEST'
AP NO.
EXISTING ZONING:
ZONIMG HISTORY.
Butte County Planning Commission
Various
Rezone portions of the County in the
Paradise area to conform to the Butte
County General Plan.
Various.
A-2, A-2 Ltd, AR -MN -3, FR -40, R-10 5,H
Th1-20
7oned A-2 August 29, 1955. Various rezones
since 1914; including Magalia De Sable
Rezone, Nimshow Ridge REzone and Butte
Creels Canyon Rezone
COMMENTS RECEIVED:
Department of Fish 8 Game s(See 2 lettersattached),
Paradise ixtiaad ion District" (See letter attached).
Environmental. Health. "No objection to rezone: Any development or
lana div�i�in to meet Environmental Health's requirements and those
of the Subdivision Ordinance."
has no objection to the A -C zoning on that portion of
Kunkle ;Reservoir lying east of Pentz Highway. RoweV`er, we request
AR -Mil -1 on that portion lying west of Pentz Road:
"The California Public 'Utilities Commission i5 encouraging this comnany
to dispose of its non< -utility property. Sometime in the future that
portion of this land lying west of Pentz Highway may be disposed of.
If the ;zoning, at this time, could he made AR -MH -1 both yoti and this
company will save a great det,", of time,"
I Town of Paradise.- +The Town of Paradise isco'n, Brite$ with the oftects
B? land development in the proximity of municipal boundaries. An+' land
use changes that require the provision of publio services su.h police
and, firm protection, as well as other municipal services shotild consider
these factors:
We submit that any development Or a substantial natul-o be anneXed anti
made apart of the ToWh as a condition of approval: To aid in this
proCosu. s, we suggest You amend your general plan text to 3`egtlire any
development taking place near munici"pal boundaries to crr ,U,y With the
local, development standards. Wo realize that the Counti} ,grid us{
proposedby 6ftd large, siMply recogna.zes oxsiting 'pat `14.1ik, a°nd uses dnd
FILE NO. ; 80-122-B Page 2 Staff Findings 1/27/82
we endorse -Che proposed changes.
We suggest, however, that a text be added to the proposed amendment which
will privide policies which will result in the avoidance of jurisdictional
overlap and duplication n£ public service functions. Thank you for the
opportunity to' comment on this propisal.11
California Flighway Patrol: "This project has no impact on CHP
operations. -
The De artment -5:f'Public Works had no commen<s -
ANALYSIS:
This project to rezone parts of the county aroutd Paradise is an attempt
to bring the zoning in the area into conformity with the General Plan,
including the recently amended map of the Land Use Element. The great
majority dr, the existing zoning around Paradise adequately reflects
general plan policies and existing development. There are, however, ,
several areas where the zoning rloes not Gonfoz'm to the genexal plan, and.
must be rezoned. For discussion purposes, these areas have been `broken
into the Following eleven areas:
AREA 1, From De. Sabla Reservoir south ,and southwestapproximately
miles, _:Containing approximately 0. acres:
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The existing zoning is A'-2 and -AR -MH -3.1 The proposal is for TNI -440,
TM -1, and AR -MH -3 zoning. The TNI -40 zoning is to lie applied to areas
designated "Grazing and Open Land" and'"Timber Mountain" by the General
Plan, The area is, generally,, of Accept nally steep slope anti/or ;.
has existing uses allowed the p parcels
owned ro erties to the south in areas stoop slo es. The areais
g 1 y prO o j• ".k one. Most o t o arc
p p _ _ - P `- 'ome
in this area are owned b the USA or PGH There ate
is
Adjacent to TM 20 zoning to the north and TSI 40 and TI 160 zoning to
the west and southwest:
The area proposed for AR -MI' -3 zoning i:� an extension along Humbug Road
of the existing AR -MH -3 zone to the .somth, Slopes, topography (ridge
top) and existing development and uses" indicate that A941H-3 is
appropriate. 4
The area along the west side of Skyi'tay proposed ;for TNI -1 Is designated
AgVitultural Residential and is generally developed as 1 acre residential
parcels. (Adjacent; to the east is existing TM -2-1/2 and TM -8 zoning).
The TM -1 zone will, recognize the existing development and sallow iinfilling
with similar development.
AREA 2 Two '2-1/2 acre parcels located just south,of Paradise Reservolr,v
Tnl�i nn aA AMA i n1II i'ef �+h1 D�sai�n'nf i 61 . Mrn nmearlr m" ..'r A4-9 bnni1tn'. -
These parcels were zoned P -Q i.h 1074 as part of the Magalia-De Sabla
Watershed Rozone: (File No. 74-70) When it was discovered, in 1977,
that they existed as "privately -owned parcbls, the Boa.rd'of Supervisors'
directed that they revert to the original A-2 zone, The proposed TM -2
zone Will rotoghize the e ci5ting lot sizes and 'uses, and will only
FUE NO.: 0(1-12°2- B Page ,3 Staff Findings, 1/27/82
allow uses compatible with the surrounding PQ zoning'.
neservoir, proposea for zoning;:
This property teas intended for Tit -5 zoning in 1974 as part of the
Magalia-De Sabla Watershed Rezones but was omitted from the legal
descriptions. Zoning at this time will rectify that omission.
AREA 4: Located, approximately 1/4 mile east of Coutelenc Road and con-
ta.insng 0: T6 acres and proposed, or PI -1 7oning:
This slive-i of existing TM -20 zoned la -ad was the result of a boundary
lint modification adding a portion of land to the south zoned TM -20 to
a parcel to the north zoned TNt-l. The remaining land to the south was
subsequently zoned Tp -160 TNI.1 zoning will be consistent with the
TM -1 zoning on tlle parent property and with other residbnti?1 parcels
to the north,and west:
AREA 5s Both sides of Skyway and bogtown Road, south of Woodward Road --
This areais currently zoned A-2 Ltd and has a general plan designation
of Commercial, Development in 'the area is generally ,commercial (through
the use pormit process in A-2 Ltd.) with some residential uses: The
H -C zone would retain the use P.ermit requirement for light commercial
uses .yin order .to control impacts on the area While elii;tinat.ing `the
Possibility of more intensive commercial and residential uses Which would,
not be, compatible with the surrounding; loin don residential zones.
AREA 6: Located a roxirnat•e1 1/4 m le west of Nimshew :Ri.dge Road and
,
1 nacrem� Ro �rapr�sec tor FR -40 an containing approximately
l60 acxes
This is°an area of predominantly steep slopes currently zoned AR -MH -3
and designated as Grazing and Open Land. 'The VA -40 zone would bring
the area into conformity with the terrain and Oeneral Plan and also
match the existing FR -40 zoning to the north and west and also be
consistent with the PR -7.0 zoning to the south,,
AREA. 7: Located to the west and south of the Paradise Pines noun*rte►
C1u a dj,Vis ons ro ose or TM -40;, FR -40s RR-5y_RT-1: and TM -2 zones.,.
., _. 1 ��
an contain�na an»rox matel.v 6110, arse
The areasproposed for Tit -40 anis rP-40�areas designated Grazing and Open
band duo to the steep slop6t and various other factors. The area pro
posed for FRy5 consists of two ridge tops presently developed in parcels
FILE NO 80-122-F
Page 4 Staff Findings, 1/27/82
2 �nging .From S to 25 %.Cres anti designated Agricultural Residential. 'he
proposed zoning would allow for infilling of similar patcelsi The area
proposed for RT -1 zoning is designated Low Density Residential and is
on two ridge tops. The proposal covers lots l throu,yh 03 of the
"Paradise Bluffs'f subdivis en which has approval by the Advisory Agency
of its tentative map. The tentatiVc map was ,found in conformity with
the General. Plan and the rece,ntl.y amended Land Use Map for the area.
T Areaproposed
thesParadise�tTownsan I.Limits. Th:sara of esamevconditio anmid d
located
outside
on and proposed
tone extends north into the Magalia ,area and Discussion Area p;
EA 8 That area c moniX known as Ma alia and located south of the
g_g_lia�Reservoir nL.. t li of- the Town of Paradise and west ot t e Southe°
c i�`cRailroadTt-o -way.
The General Plan designations within this area are Commert`.ial, Medium
Density Residential, 'Low Density Residential., Agricultural Residential,
and Grazing and Open Land. The zoning proposals in the area were chosen
to conform to the General Plan and to recognize existing development;
Where land was ,not yet de ,-eloped, zones that are compatible with. neigh
boring development were chosen: Of special interest are the TM -2 zone
t6 the west and the AR -MH -1 zone to the northeast. The TM -2 area is on
land of generally mild slopes. An existing TM -20 zone is adjacent to
the west and an ,RT -1 zone is adjacent to the east: The southerly
portion of the area has developed ,into parcels of approximately ? acres.
The northerly portion has not"yet developed, The TM -2 one will alldw
additional deVe'lopment while providing a buffer to the larger acreages'
to the west and also the Butte Creek watershed. The area proposed f=-,
AR -MH -1 is located on a hill above Skyway and does not have the easy
access to Skyw4y that would i;e necessary for Commercial. uses, Therefoxt,.,
the C-2 zone to the south was not extended along Skyway into this area.:
This is an Area of genetAlly steep slopes designated Timber;mour►lain .
R( roposed for TM-40)and brazing and Open Land (proposed for I'R-40 )
T, ere is an aria of mildE:r slopes on Dean Road designated Agricultural
Residential that has an existing zone of R-1 and .s proposed for 8R-1
which would bring it into conformity with the. General Plan. There is
also a narrow band of milder slopes along the Town limits from bean
P,oad south, Due to access problems and a historical lack o1 develop-
me;itj this area is proposed for FR -4o at this time.
General Plan designations are Publicr, Commercial; Low Density Residential
and, Agricultural Re83,donti'a1.
T to P -Q toho is for the time Saddle WAter bi"strict tanks The 14-C
FILE NO.: 80-122-B Wage 5 Staff Findings, 1/27/82
zone recognizes the Quail Trails Store and the Basque Norte restaurant.
T
he R-C, .zone is to be applied to PG&E property- and to the State Recce
Tation Area around Lake Oroville. The R-,1 and AR4111-1 zones recognize
1ie e�'isting development ,in the area., and approved proposed development.
he A,R-Mfk-3 zone is for an area designated Agricultural Residential that
studies for a proposed subdivision (Madre de Oro) have indicated that
three acre parcels 'x:.'11 be necessary to meet Health Department 'require
merits and to satisfy environmental concerns.
AREA 11: The area along the north side of Honey Run Road proposed
for R-C zoning, designated Grazing and Open Land.
This land was deleted from the. Butte Creek Canyon FR-160 proposal
in 1978 in order to eventually zone the property for the preservation
oa a habitat of a rare and endangered species of plant (.ButteFritillaria)
discovered during the environmental assessment done for the project-.
The deletionwas requested ested by the owner of the affected land.
.
RFCOMMF,NDATIONi
A. Find that the requirements of CEQA have ben met and *hAt the
Environmental Impact Report for the Paradise Upper ;Ridge has
already been certified as part of the General Plan Amendment
Project (File # 80-122'-A); and
B, Find that the project conforms to the f
County General plan; and policies of the Butte
C. ecommend that the Bad
l.d of Supervisors adopt an ordinance
rezoning portions of the County in tie Paradise area to AR-T(H--1
AR-MC'-3, C2 C C;, FR-2, FR-S, FR-40, H�-C, M HP, P-Q, o A RT-1,R C,
w SR-1, TA-1, TT�f-2 'TM-5 and 'TM-4b.
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July 10, 1960
Mr. Earl D. Nelson
butte County Environmental Reviek.t
18-F County Center Drive
Otoville, CA 95965
Dear Mr. Nelsons
The Department of Fish and Game has reviewed the rezone for Paradise tipper
Ridge and Lime
Saddle and has the following' concern:
Rare plants which occur in the Lime S:ddle area will be destroyed
if full development occurs in the area designated AR-Kt41. Any
development should have designated open areas
to mitigate impacts
on rare plants;
Thank you for the opportunity to e4ress`our'concern.
Sincerely,
( P,� rt IJ. Lassen
.egional Manager
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EDMUND G, 67UWN M. Covimor
5 ATE OF CALI(DRNIA--FESOURCES AGENCY
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DEPAR`t1r1NT OF F15H AND GAME
REGION 2
1701 MAWS ROAD, SUITE A
RANCHO Cbk.DOVA, CALIFORNIA 95670
(916) 355-7030
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July 11, 1980
Mr. Earl D. Nelson
Butte County Environmental Review
18••F County Center Drive ,
oroville, dt, 95965 -
Dear ter. t:elson
The Department of fish and Gane has reviewed the General Plan
Amendment for Paradise Upper Ridge and Lime Saddle and has the
follo;virg comments:
Signiftcant acreages in the De.Sabla area are designated
-Residential which permits parcels with one
,agricultural
acre minimums: We recommend Timber :tfountain ronin; with
20 acre minimWis which would more accurately reflect the
nature of the resources. Timber Mountain zoning should
including
provide better protection of natural resources
areas of special biological importance which occur within* r
the project area.
Provision for the rotecton o f rare planta should be
-protection,
included, particularly in the Lina_ Saddle ares. Full
development of those areas permitting one actL: 't Ulimkims
would result in the loss of those species.
Than;: you for the opportunity to comment Oil 'this project.
1
Sincerely
'bort fir. Losse
'Regional rIatiagtr
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PARADIS E IRRIGATION DISTRICT
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July 15, 1980
Butte County Planning Department
7 County Center Drive JUL
OroVillei Ca. 95965
�snvI11CI C:ati�Ct.".i1
Re AP 80-122-6 (Various)
Gentlemen:
This is in response to your request for review and comment on general
plan land use element designations and various zoning changes proposed
for the Paradise upper ridge area.
Following
generalconversation
designationsDave
areHveryibroadtinnature understanding that
the
ure and do not in
themselveschangeexisting zoning, that the proposed ge +ral plan des-
ignations are compatible with existing zoning. It is also our un,ler-
standing that the actual zoning chalrges being considered will be made
to reflect existing Land uses or eliminate uses presently allowed under
existing zoning.
With these Understandings the District looks upon the proposed changes
as a matter of housekeeping and has no objo6tions to the proposed changes.
We appreciate the cooperation of the Planning Commission and its staff
with the District to insure that the watershed providing water to a
community of 25.000 population is protected from Unreasonable density
and use even to the extent of being ultra conservative and cautious
Very truly yours,
C,Phillip kel r
Manager
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ITEM ON 1411CH AN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN CERTIFIED
Butte County Planning Commission, Upper Paradise Ridge,
Lime ;taddle Area Rezone .from "A-2" (General), 'tA-2 Ltd."
"AR -41H-3" (Agricultural. Residential.4Atobile homes -3 Acre
Parcels), "'FR-40"(Foothill Recreatibnal-40 Acre Parcels),
+►R-11" (Single Family Residential), '"S -H" (Scenicnighway)
and "'T t-ZO"' (TAmber btountai —20 Acre Parcels) too zoning
crtnsistent with the Central Plan For those: nit'es and
including A-5 through 160, A -R, AR -MH, A'1 41H-1 AR -MA -y3
A -SR, C -F, C-1, C-2, C -C, FR -2 through %R-160, H -C, MHP,
M -R, N�C, R-1, R-lMd, Rt -1, RT -IA) R-2, It -3, R-4, R --C,
R�-MH S -Ii, S�n; SR -;5, SC;K�; SR S, and 'I'f�1�1 through 1�0.
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.SU'I'TE COUNTY PLANNING CApMM1,581 N
MINUThS - January 27, 1982
Dave Hironimis read Analysis and Recommendations Of. Staff I'indings dated
January 27, 1982.
rhai,rman Lambert announced that Areas 1 thru 11 (as set out in Staff
Findings) would be considered individually by t}le Commission, and opened
the heaing to the pUbliG.
AREA 1. From De Sabla Reservoir south and southwest approximately 2 miles -
containing app ;5I 1400 acres
PAUL Scego, owner of De Sabla Marku,, I business that has been in operation
asked that lie not be zoned in such a manner that
hercould notmore a 80 years,o ahead with his plans to expand the business in the future.
g
t was note
that the constraints imposed by the recently adopted parking
ng
ordinance
would make his expansion proposal difficult, coupled with the
regulationsexisting concerning "non -conforming" uses, but that the up-
coming revisions of the ordinance may Possibly relax some of these. The
other Commissioners arreed with Commissioner Max's suggestion ;hat this
parcel be recommender' for H -C (Highway Commercial) zoning.
Ward Cameron 15155 Humbug Road„ said (487) that the De Sabla Market should
be allowed to expand, that it as a great asset to the area (particularly
in the type of snowy weather recently experienr,ed when he and many of
his neighbors walked to that store fo;- necessities --particularly candles).
He said that he highly favorod the proposal for AR -MHO 3 in this area;
David Graslie, Magaliaj owner of property proposed for TM -40 and adjoini�;�g
that proposed for AR -MH -3 said that a portion of not only his prope t
but 'that, of several of his neighbors had flat areas suitable rdevelojj-
ment,, and requested zoning fj�at would allow 5 or 10 acre parcels which
would be much more realistic than that for 40 acres. it was agreed that
the AR -MH zoning line should be moved -1/4 mile to the west.
AREA 2: Two Z:.1/Z acre arceIs located just south of Paradise Reservoir,
e� s g tecTAgrcultural Resi entia, yro ose_ or: '1'M-2 zoning
�r I
tinnti ,3: Npproxxmately 7 acres in two parcdI8 located west of the Southern,
Pa
ci a.c Railroa rT-way and CoRelenc Itoa , �iTREIL of Magalaa
Hugery irit px r osec or zorTnV.
AREA 4: Located approximately l/4 mile east of Coutel6fic Road and con.
J LOIOseC `01' - zonInb;
There Was noone in the audience "to speak and no proposal for changes,:
AREA5:, both sides of skyway and nogtown .'Road", 'soUt�' of Woodward Roed-
.--4-
Madonna Hawkins, 6121 BOWles Blvd., spoke inpfaVor of the proposal fo'r
H -C alongSkyway, No other concerns i-ero expressed,
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BUTTE COUNTY hLANNINU COMMISSION
Mt'NUM January 27, 1982
Bi
ll`rCutler, 6598'►Farren Road# expressed approval of the zoning proposed
for tke west side cif Skyway.
AREA 6'` Located a,I)proximately 1/,} mile west of Nimshew Ride Road and
Ton-' Humbug p7 Propoivec o� ISR -40 an'fI—containing aprproximate y=U'
Acres.
A letter, dated January 22, 1982, from Mr. P, Mrs. Franklin Botler, owners.
of 52 acres,°\Parcel 64-01-05, expressed approval of the proposal.
AREA_ 7:. Loc'a'ted,,:'to :taie west and south 'of the }?arlad se Pines CountrX Club -�
Subdivision oseeT.•or, 'TM -40, FR -40,'' -5`` T -T and TM -2 zones, and
contain ng .
ap2roxlmately 880 acres.
A letter dated Janu"%, 27, 1982 by William Spruance of the law firm of
Miriasian, Minasian, ruance and J3abcrr, requestaoft that the Commission take
action to avoid extin ,wishing their c;1 ' ,nt's mineral rights (f"orma Frances
Cohn, AP 51-03-10); talion rezoning t}c Paradise Upper Ridge. S'taff's sug-
gestion that this par -11 be deleted f-om this proposal for further study,
w4s recommended to the' '33oa.rd by the Commission.
AREA 8:_ That area commonly known as Ma.alia artd located south of the
19a a is Reservoir- north ot 't-iie Town of para a an `.west of t e`Bou£ earn
aci is alF�i3roa rig it -o wayyw
There was no one in the audienc� to speak, anis 'no
P proposal for changes,
AREA 9: The area between the I9e5 Branch of-, the Feather Rives and th
i'own,to Paradise rom Coutelt_.c R -o soot to tie soot er mits of ----
f o ara ase, an proposer—for TM-�10, 1 t -4U un S zen�n�
t
Douglas Ar.O rson and Joe Ingoglia askcc,that their property, in the area
proposed for' FR -40, be designated so tlia they would be able to give
some of their property to their children 'n later years. It was decided
to continue the SR -1 southerly for tvidI of GGO feet. -
Rth-bA o4n T3a;ii sides of t'entz-Maga-in 11i hwafrom Kunkle Reservoir'tio _
1.cm is o 'ara a-sc; . j!jo ose for �- R - C. ii -C R--1 M 71
anc� "AR - 3 : ..
Nancy Russell, 5081 Wilderness, owner of Qui►il T�*ls, asked for a zoninthat; woulii permit them to develop additional acradjoiftir►g Quail Trails
into a mobile home lark..;-dcreago Which was not cove, d by their present
use permit,
""ter discussion, the other Commissioners w'eht along Wit Commissioner
recomftiondation to end the R-1 telling it tyle norther boundary
and of bringail Trails t ho AR-MIR-Zrnorth�tinertotilen�rear, O' " ODroUail TrailsetbYohetli-C lane,
zoning'j `reanatec1 r lz nortg. �t side. of hone ' Itut1 ito.ad n �t�posed f6
',here was no one to speak and no proposal: for change:
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BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING-uOMMiSSIuN`
MINUTE - Jaauar,e 27, 198
Bill Cutler, 6508 Warren Road, expressed anj::a-,ra1 of the zoning proposed
for the west side of Skyway.
AREA 6: Located a -op at`r, 1/4 ►•� -0— ►v
ME oest of Nimshew Rid ;e Road and
ng umTiu�'�a —" P Uro owwcT�o-�R-�10 ani- con taxn�.n, appxo niat�.y�'�i0
acres,
A letter, dated January 22, 19820 from Mr, Fi Mrs. Franklin )3utler, owners
of 52, sires, Parcel 64-01-05, expressed approval of the proposal.
AKEA" 7 Lod&'ted :to :the west and south 'of t'h,.� Paztadise piles CO
un`.ry Club,
u visions, propose o� r TM-1i0 IR-�d� 'I't-5,'
--.- , t-1 ;an�Tc ;fn-,2 zones; and ,
fdr,ataining approximateiy 680 acres,
A letter dated January 27, 1,982 by IV' -lliam Spruance of the law firm of
Minasian, Minasian, Spruance and taber reiuestion that the Commission take
action to avoid e,ktinguishing their client s mineral rights (Norma Frances
Cohn, AP 51-05-10j) when rezoning the Paradise Upper Ridge. Staff's sug-
gestion. that this parcel be deleted from this proposal for further study
was recommended to the Board by the :;ommissinn.
AREA 8: That area commonl ]mown as Ma glia and located south of the
�fia Reservoir, nort :� o t the Town o aro Ise an west owe out ern
pacific Rail r.�, ,'.` --
There was no one in the audience to speak, and no proposal for aha;tges
AREA 9, :she arca between the Nest Branch of--he Peather , River acid th`
'Town.ioi aro ise `from,,Goutelenc }Z)a t
Bout o the sour ergs o
Md 'Town Uf Para i e, and pro ose or TM-4 , FR-40 and 5R- _zona t;:
Douglas Anderson and Jae Ingoglia asked that their property, in the area
proposed for RR-40, be designated so that they would t+e ogle to give
some of their property to their children in later years, It was decided
to continue the 8R-1 southerly for a wilth of 650 feet,
AREA l0; Both sides of Pentz-N1m,-, - is ,141 hwa from Kunkle Reservoir to
t ie .' own -
-li,mats o Para ise, propo�,`T br '-Q, R=C, I-C, R-117- 'MM -1
ae AR-Rei-3;
Nano Russell 5081 Vild owner ' , r a zoning.
thatyWould ermit them tordevelop additionallacrea�;eSadjoiningo�Quail Trails
into a mobile home part-acreage which was not covered by their present
use permit;
�i
After
xryr'cussion,
Max s tV
the other Commissiancrs went along ,ith Commissioner
r ommendation to end the R-1 zoning at the nortl`er boundary
ofth�a�r,
Quail. TrUils property,. to zone tlto pr,,�,perty in question to tip-'C
and bring tho A19-MR-1 north- in the rear off' Ira rails to the 14-C find,..
AREA 11: _:Tho area e.lon the north sideof Clone nun Road »ro osed for
-C zan n , designlftred GL zin, pon,band,
There Was no one to speak and no proposal for change;
BUTTE CuUNTY PLANNING C01M'.I,SSION
M1Nl1Tf3S January 27, 1982
Dave H3,ronimus r-ad Analysis and Recommendations of Staff Findings dated
January 27, 1982.
Chairman tkarabert announced that Areas 1 thr u 11 ('as set out in ST"ff
Findings) ouId be considered individually by the Commission, an,' opened
the hear;kn to the Public
ARRA 1. From De Sa'bla Reservoir south and southwest ap r-,i.mately 2 miles,-
contalnln A oxlmatel� l 00 acres:
PAUL Scego, owne of Do Sabla Market, a business that Yeas peen in operation
for more than 80 jeans, asked thzar he not be zoned in such a manner that
lie could not go alibad iritli his pians to expand the busi)less in the future.
It was noted that tie constraints imposed by the receivtly adopted parking
ordinance would make his expansion proposal: di9ficult coupled with the
regulations existing oncern.ing "nonyconformir.g" usds, but that the :1p-
co►�.ing r:•risoris di r.11 ordinance may possibly reax some of these. The
other Commissioners agx ed with Comm.stioner Maxus suggestion that this
parcel be recommended !:o . N-i (Highway Comme ci."al) zr_iting
Ward Cameron 15155 Humbug �ZRad, said (487) t+11at the De Sabl,. Ma het should
be allowed to expand, that i\,ecen
great: to the area (particularly
'in the type of snowy weathertly ex.erienced when he and many of
his neighbors Walked to that for,llfecessities--particularly candles).
fie sr•id that he highly favorpriliosal for 11R-MH13 in this area:
David Grasl.ie, Magalia, owner of p 'operty proposed for TM-40 and adjoining
that proposed for AR-MH-3 said tl i s portion o;f. not o►.ly his property
but that't of several of his nei }ibor�had flat areas suitable for develop-
ment, and requested zoning th' Vtvaul cl allow 5 or 10 aevo parcels which
would be mucid more realistic Than, that d�o,r 40 acres. It was agreed that
the AR-MH zoning line sho/lbe moved ]:/4 m le to the. west.
AR1;A2: TWo.2�-'1/2 acre ls located jus CS south of�rarariise Reservoir,
designated A ric—' ultural esi ental, yvoposedtor TM-2 zoning` o
��_..r
Pacific Railroad i t-o -of-way an. Goutel -tic Ls ad West of the Southern
Akh . _.�..
� A 3��A,p_proximate 7 acres an trio �rce„_Tto`�
Vie; t , op os
AREA 4 Located apnroximatol:y 1/4 mile east of Cout,lenc Road and con
1"1711, "Q.c 1�IU OSeC p11 r Z0111]!g
There vias node in the audience to speak and no proposal for chahgos
AREA 5: 10,/h, sides_ a.r", Skyway anti pogL-�Wn 'Road, sou °, of Woodward_ Road
proposed onta: nlr�l; approxi.lnate . ares;
Madon;Jlawkins, 6121 Bowles .Blvd:, spoke in favor of the proposal ,For
fI-G aSkyway, No ot.lor tohtotfts were expressed,,
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BUTTh couirrY PLANNING CUT 418SiON
MINUTES - January 2'7; 1982
Receipt Was acknowledged of the letter from Pacific Gas and Electric
Company concerning the P-Q designation of t,eir property and requesting
its rezoning to residential. Favorable action Was not taken,.
The hearing was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Max, seconded
by Commissioner Bennett to! S.
A Find that the requirements of CEQA have ben met and that the
Environmental: Impact Repo`,ct For the Paradise 11pper Ridge has
already been certified as part of the General Plan Am,endmaht
Project (File # 80-122-A) ; and
B. Find y at the Plan; anctandnforms to the policies of the ButO
Count
C. Recommend that the Hoard of Supervisors adopt an ordinance
rezoning portions of the County in the`Paradise area to AP,,-MH-4,
AR-M14-3, C-2, C-C FR-2,FR-5, FR-40, fl-C, M41P, P"Qs,�R"Z RT-1,rR"C•'w.
._SR-1 TP1-1, TM -2, TM-!b Anti TM-40,: a.s propos i;-F acid amended on
Exhibit's 1 thru ll
AYES: Commissioners Bbnnett;, Schrader, Marc, ` wheeler and Chairman
Lambert.
ROES.. AJo one.
ABSANT No one.
Motion carried.
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MINASIAN, MINASIAN, MINASIAN. SPRUANCC &'aABER:
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
PAUL JACKSON MINASIAN, IA PARTNERSHIP. COMPOSED OR PROFI:SS)ONA�L CORPORATIONS) '
AND PAUL R MINAWAN, INC'. ):6Si 0111D s.TREET AT OAK STREET T6LE 11331.1185DAVID k MINABIAN, INC.- AREA EPHO ODK Ott;
WILLIAM H SPRUANCE.INC. P D BOX 1679
WILLIAM H 0ADER III INC. CROVILLE, CALIONNIA 9SG6.6.1679 IN rqxPLYiNa. R4FRR To
JEFPNEY A mrITH Ja uary 27j 19.82. PILE NO.
M.'ANTHONY SOARES.
Sutte County Plahning Commissiclh
7 County Center Drive
Oroville, Ca. 95965
Rd: Paradise Upper Ridge Rezoning
Mineral :Rights (AP No. 51=03-10)
Our Clients Norma Frances Cohn, Trustee
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Gentlemen•
Please take action to avoid extinguishing our client's
mineral rights when rezonin5 the paradise Upper Ridge,
Although your staff prepared an amendment thitt Wbtld
allow underc,.ancl mining compatible with theproposed re
zoning, than amendment has not yet been adapted. it seoms
to have "fallen through the cracks" during the reorganization
of the Department=
We would not, VIant to se- ten months of meetings, corres-
ponderice and telephony, calls go to waste. iiore importantly,
we would not want to see our client unintentionally put in
the position of having to rause a legal challenge to a
rezoning that extinguished her property rights.
Rased upon past representations, we are satisfied that
the County intended to protect the rights of miss Cohn and
others similarly situated. The LTanuary '271, 1982 hearing
appearE3 to be the last opportunity to do so. Please do not
act upon the rezohtnj without concurrent action on the
mineral rights amohdment.
thank you for your attention to this detail.
Very 'truly yours,
M1NA81ANj tNASIANj MINASIAN?
SPRUANCE & BABER;
By A'
WILLIAM H. SPRUANCJ
WHS%6yg
cc: Miss Norma, F`ta,noes Cohn
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216 PUBLIC HEARING DATE 'SMI
r public hearin: date of February 23, 1992 at 10:45 a.m. was set
for consideration of the Butte County Planning commission, Upper Paradise
Ridge, Lime Saddle area rezone (item on which an environmental impact report
has previously been certified) from 11A-211 (general), "A,-2 Ltd:,'" "AR-MH-3"
(agricultural residential mobile home 2 acre parcels), "FR-40" (foothill
recreational - 40 acre parcels), "R-1" (single family residential),i'S-H'i
(scenic highway) and "TM-20"(timber mountain - 20 acre parcels) to zoning,
consistent with the General Plan for those sites and including "A-5" through
"160," "A-R,„ iiAR—MH", "H—Cn, "MHP" "ISI—Ru, 1014-6+"" "R-111? 11R—lA & Cy, 4'RT-111,
"RT-1A", "R-211, "Rw3a "R-4", "R-Gi1• "R-MH", iig„H"l "SR= S", iiSR—li e
"sR-S".and "TM-1 'through 160".Page 155,
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ADOPT ORDINANCE 2267 - PUBLIC HEARING: BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION,
UPPER PARADISE RIDGE, LII�IE SADDLE .AREA RHONE (ITE°+l ON WHICH AN ENVIRON-
MENTAL IMPACT P.EPORT HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN PREVIOUSLY BEEN CERTIFIED) 'FROcl
"A-2" (GENERAL), "A-2 LTD.," "AR -MH -3" (AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL MOBILE
HOME3 1CTE PARCELS), "FR -40" (FOOTHILL RECREATIONAL -40 ACRE PARCELS),
R-1 (.)T,1GLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) "S -H" (SCF.:c4iC HIGHWAY) AND "TI4-2011
(TIMBER MOUNTAIN -20 ACRE PARCELS) TO ZONING CONSISTENT (+LITH THE GENERAL �
PLAN FOR THOSE SITES AND INCLUDING "A-5 THROUGH 160," "A -R", "AR -MH",
"AR -NH -3", '"A -SR", "C -E', "C-1", "C-2", "C -17#"r "FR -2 THROUGH
FR -160", "H -C", "MP.P", "M -R", "N -C", "R-1", "R-lA & C",-"RT-1",�"WT-lA". "R-2
"R-3", "R-4", "R -,C",, "R—MH", "S—H"1 "S -R", "SR—.J"/ "SR -1", "SR -5" AND 'ITM61
THROUGH 160"
i�eraai'se RThe rimbA , t,: ° `` .,i'.� r;r;a„t tl County Planning Cotmj ssioh, Upped
idge, Lime Saddle aria rezone (item on which An environmental
O,M-. t report has previously been certified) from "A-V gw)eral), "A-•2 Ltd.,'”
MH -3" (agricultural residential Mobile home 3 acre parcels):, "Ph -40"
(Foothill recreatiakial - 40 acre parcels), 0'R-1" (single fam'-y residential)-,
Ins -H" (scenic highway) and "TM -20" (timber mountain - 20 acre parcels) to
zoning consistent with the General Plan for those sites 4nd iP luding 11A-5
through 160", 10A -R", "AR -MH "AR -ME -1", "t'iR-MH-3", "A -SR", "C -VA, -l";
C -VA, "C.
"C-2" "C -C", "FR -2 through LFR -160", "H -C", "MHP", "M—R�, IiN—Ct',
"R-lA & C-" "RT—1", "RT—lA% 'OR -219, "R-3", "R-4°, "R -C", "R-tiH"
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S -R" "SR -.5", "SR -l? "SR -5" and "�I-1 through 150" was held as advertised.
Bettye Blair, planning director, stated Planner Datle Hironi.,ius
had p7.6ced the large exh+bi,ts on the wall and would briefly explain the
areaThe Board`receYec) all Planning information, minutes, staff findings
and cotVdbponsence regarding the hearing.
Dave Hironimus, p1
anner, set ou€: the areas on the exhibits: Area
I was south of DeSabla reservoirs PG&E and Bureau df Land Management land
which is zoned "TM -111. The Planning Commission changed for an existing store
to the "C-1" zone. The "AR -MH" is an extension of "AR44I8-•1" zone to the
south. There was concerns dotitlg the hearings of developmelt in the area
of 40 acres so they left in the "AR -kg -3", Area II is south of PAkadise Lake.
The "P -Q" zohe wait left to enable people 'ta develop resident'_al homesitesi
This is a 2 t 2 1/2 acre parcel. Area III allowed for the 11TM-5" but was
hot described as such in the ordinance: Area IV at the request of Bureau of
Land Management went to "TM -1". Area V was "A-2 Ltd" on the Skyway,: Develop
Ment was going to doMmetciali There were concerns of traffic safety. Area
V'I is Nimshew Ridge► This is an area of steep slopes. They went to "FR -40"
Wt recognize the property to the west. Area 'VII west and south of Paradise
Pines County Club Estates had 'steepslop?A anis was zoned "FR -5t':
fiOARb OP 5bP0VIS0AS ' h 1NUTE$ Vebtuary 23, 1982
Chairman Wheeler indicated that area had asked to be withdrawn.
Air . H
" irconimus indicated there will be specific zoning. They kept
the FR -4U but have a "T61-2" in that area. In Area VIII is the Magalia
area which cannot be developed. There is commercial in front, but ,there is
a bluff,above than Level of the road. Area VIx is east of Magal,l.a area with
a steep slope and flat=shelf along Paradise and bounds off into the canyon
which is existing "R-1" zone and conformed it to "SR -l" zone. Area X is
Lime. Saddle with the "R -l" zone, There is steep Slope with one acre zoning
in the area. The Harris impact report indicates -larger parcels for leach.
fields and wild life habits.* quail Trails is for highway commercial to
allow for expansion �'ax-, Ar,.+a :;I wa3 deleted as there are endangered
sped+i. Ey;i,nrs ih the,' It was to come back for a "7, C" zone. Thin "A-2"
a11o1a br ylzeset�vaLon o;e the habitat.
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M9! .p?.c��r' r,,tR,tr.9' a; a�• y�+r �. rt,rrririg to 'plant species not animal.
OP, Civ the public. Appearing:
1. W. J. Mat8on,qhittaw Driven Migaliaq spoke for the Upper Ridge
Courdinating Council. He wanted t,n congratulate the Planniizg Department for
the way this project was handled. There was a i;ieeting in the Pines to allow
for clarification. They did a good job and they, recommend the Board's
approval as presented.
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2. Cuarles skull, Jackson Pine Way, Magalia, president of Del oro'
c , msowniars A pper seuciacion which is in the U Rid e 9. They concur with the ,
previous sp Qaker. The 0ork done was a beautiful jou. They are very pleased
as they listened and went about their work. They appreciated v, their
He
activities.
3. Donivan L. Lauahan, Magalia, owns the property adjacent to
DeSabla Market. It is prasently "TM -1" and would allow a use
a duplex. permit for
Ms: Blair stated the "'r " zone allows for considerable greater
than one residence per pludel through -a use permit,
Mr. Lanahan questioned if this zone wyuld allow istdustrial He
recently purchased' property adjacent to his with the idea Of building duplexes,
Ms. Blair indicatedif it was industt;ial it would
go in the hot Plan. The plans were adopted £or agriculture residential. Indus�hrialWouldform x
througii$the lUte opetmit� the general Plan: The multi -family could be considered