HomeMy WebLinkAbout83-43 REZONE AR-MH TO M-2 6 OF 6Exp anations of all: "yes-" and "maybe" answers arE aired on attached sheets)
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EARTH. Will oposal result in:
YES MAYBE NO
a.
Unstable earth conditions or in -changes in
geologic substructures?'
b-
Disruptions, displacemenLs. compacti)n or
o =ger. coveri ng of the soi 12
c.
Change in topography or ground surface relief'
features?
d..
The destruction, covering or modification of
any unique geologic, or ,physical features?
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Any increase in wind or, water erosion of soils,
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either on or off site? -
f.:
Changes in desposizion or erosion of beach- sands,
or changesi in siltation, deposition or erosion which
may modify the channel of'a river or stream or the:
bed of theocean or any 'bay, inlet or 1 ake'
g.
Exposure of people or property to geologic 'hazards
such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground`
failure or similar hazards?
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AIR.
Will the proposal'; result in:
a.
Subs}antial air emissions or deterioration of
ambient air quality?�/
b.
The 'creation of objectionable odors?:
c.
Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature,
or any chan9e in climate, locally or regionally?
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WATER. kill the proposal resultin:
a.
Changes in currents, or the course or direction of
water, movements in either marine. or fresh waters?
b.
Changes in absorption rates, drainage -patterns, or
the rate and amount of surface runoff?
c:.
Alterations to the coursel or flow of flood waters?
d..
Change -in -the amount of surface water in any water
body?
e.
Discharge into surface waters,, or in any alteration
of surface water quality, including but not limited
to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
f.
Alteration of the direction or ra �_'e of fl ora of
ground waters?
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g.
Change in, the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through -
int.. ception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations?
fir.
Substantial reduction in the amount of .-rater other-
wise available for public water supplies?
Exposure of people. or property tr water related
hazards. such as flooding or tida r i4aves?
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PLAIT LIFE. 1-M1, the proposal result in
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Change in the diversity of species, or number of
any species of plants (including trees, shr=:tbs,
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grass,, crops,. and aquatic plants):
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b-.
Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or
endangered species of plants?
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Introduction of new species of plants into an area,
or in a: barrier to -the normal replenishment of
existing species?
d.
Reduction in acreage. of ,any agricultural crop?
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ANINAL LIFE.: Will` the; proposal result int
a.
Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of
any species of animals (birds,, land animals i'nclud-
ing reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms
or insects)?
b_
Reduction in the numbers of any unique, rare or
endangered species of animals?'
c..
Introduction of new species -of animals into an area,,.
or result in a barrier to themigration or movement
of animals?
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Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat?
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NOISE. 1 -Till the proposal result 'i'n -
a.-
Increases in existing noise levels?
b.
Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
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LIGHT AND GLARE.. 11ill the proposal produce new light
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8F LARD USE. Will the proposal result in a substantial a1-
teratio of the present or planned land use of an area?
a_ Increase in the rate, of use of any natural -sources'
b. Substanti `tetion of any nonrenewabl iral
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resource..
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RISK OF UPSET- ::ill the proposal involve:
a_ A ris of explosion or therelease of hazardous
substances (including , but not limited to , oil,
pesticides, chemicals or ;-adi ati on) in the event
of an accident or upset conditions?
b.. PossihTe interference with an emergency response
plan or emergency-evacuation plan?
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POPULATIOiV. Will the proposal alter the location, distri-
buti=j density, or growth rate of the human population?
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12.
HOUSING.. Will the proposal affect existing housing,
or create a demand: for addi ti onaJ housing?
13.
TRANSPORTATIuN!CIRCU ATIOil.- t-1i i i the proposal result i'n:
a.. Generation of substantial additional vehicle movement?
b, Effects on existing parking facili:ties., or, demand
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for nee.: parking?
c_ Substantial impact on existing; transportation systems?
d._ Alterations to present patterns of circulation or
movement of people and/or goods? r'
e_ Alterations to waterborne,. rail or air traf � � c,
f.: Increase in traffic hazards to mote.: vehicles,
bicyclists or pedestrians?
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14.
PUBLIC SERVICES.- Will the oreposal have, an Effect upon, or
resit in. a need for neer or altered governmental services;
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?'
c.. SchooTs2
d., Parks- or-other recreational facilities?
e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads?'
f'_ Other governmental services?
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ENERGY. tli1T the proposal result in::
a.. Use of substantial amounts of fuel; or energy?
b.: Subs-tantial increase. in demand. upon existing sources
OT energy, or require the development of new sources
of energy?'
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UTTi-TTLFC„ Wil I the proposal result in: a need: for new--
systems, or, substantial: alterations to the following:
a. Power or. natural gas?
b. Communications systems?`
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c., Water?
d. Sewer, or septic tank?
e".. Storm, water drainage?
f. Solid waste and disposal?
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HUFSAm HEALTff. Xil'I the proposal result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health
hazard (exc-luding :rental health)?
b,. Exposure° orpeople to potential health hazards?
18.
AESTHETICS. 911.1 the proposal result in the obstruction
of any scenic vista or view open to the public; or will
i.he proposal' result, in the creation of an aesthetically
offensive site open to public view?
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RECREATION. Urill l the proposal result in an impact upon the
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quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities?
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CULTURAL RESOURCES.
a.. Will l the proposal result in the alteration of or
the destruction of a prehistoric or historic
archaeological site?
b. WIT the proposal result in adverse. physical or
aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic
building, stru_ture or object?
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c. Does the 'proposal have the potential to cause.a
physicalchange which would affect unique ethnic
cultural values?
d. Will; the proposal restrict existing religious or
Sacred uses within the potential inpactarsal _
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT CHECKLIST
PREZONE TO 14-2 ( INDUSTRIAL) FOR
AP NOS. 26-01-0-014, 015 057,_062 & 063
The industrial development allowed by the proposed
zoning of Mi -2 would require extensive grading and
excavation. The got would be compacted and covered
by buildings, pavement and otherimpermeable sur-
faces_
c.,) BecausP- the topography is fairly level, extensive
cuts and fills would not be required and the ground.
surface relief would not be changed significantly.
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3. (b.: )
Anticipated increases- in water runoff because of
impermeable surfaces could increase soil erosion if
channeled onto bare or disturbed slopes but this
impact will be reduced by the: gentle slopes on the
site., Since all of the site drains directly into
Wyman Ravine, off' -site erosion would be limited. to
scouring of the stream's downstream channel. Due
to the open nature of the site, wind erosion could
increase during -or after construction if disturbed
surfaces are not properly covered or, landscaped.
Deposition and removal of eroded materials could
cause minor changes in the channel of Wyman Ravine.
Many industrial uses and: the related vehicle move-
ments have the potential for objectionable emis-
sions which could cause deterioration of air
resc-arces and resulting health problems. No use
permits or other discretionary approvals related
to air quality are required. in the M-2 zone. Tile
City has the legal authority to establish. air
quality standards, at least as strict as those of
'the State Air Resources Board, but the administra-
tion. and enforcement of air quality standards in
this area is handled almost entirely by the Butte
County Air Pollution Control District Office.
Their staff have the authority to interpret State
and. District requirements and issue permits to
construct and operate all sources of air emissions.
Such permits would be required for all industrial
uses allowed in. the M-2 zone.
Many industrial uses could create object=ionable
odors. This impact will be mitigated by the Air
Pollution Constrol District's; permit process and
by the scarcity of nearby residents to the north,.
west and south...
Air temperature above the site would increase
because of development but. this impact could: be
mitigated by installation o' landscaping and
treesT. Ambient temperature increases would also
draw air to the site and reduce airborne moisture
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For
ontent
For most of the site, allowed industrial develop-
ment would change absorption rates, drainage
patterns and surface water runoff rates and
amounts'- The present drainage situation could.
be described as sheet flows and intermittent'
streams draining a level area of impermeable
soils. The amount of` natural runoff is fairy-
high because of the clay soil's impermeability:
but the natural surface and.seasonal grasses
limit the speed of runoff
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Increased coverage of the site by impermeable
surfaces would prevent any natural. absorption
of storm water and thus increase the amount o
surface runoff. The speed of runoff vv}ould also
increase, thereby shortening the period of time
between rainfall and runoff peaks, intensifying
those peaks, and shortening their duration_
Because of grading, construction and paving, the
existing drainage pattern would probably be
largely replaced by an engineered'system of pipes, f
channels, storage and other control measures. All
drainage would nonetheless continue to enter Wyman
Ravine at some point within the prezone area,
a -cc,, i-) Without proper precautions, development adjacent
to Wyman Ravine would be subject to a significant
risk of damage from flooding and might also reduce
the space needed for storage of winter flood. waters.
Areas along this portion, of Wyman Ravine and its
intermittent branches are shorn as possible flood-
ing- areas on a "Flood Hazard Boundary Map" prepared',
in 1077 by the Federal insurance Administration of
the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
However, according to the Butte County Department
of Public works, the flood hazard as eas shown on
_the Federal mapq are not definite in this vicinity
and more careful engineering analysis would be
required to define the boundaries offlooding which
would result from peak storms of various intervals
(10 -year flood, 100 -year flood, etc.). Such, analy-
sis would. definitely be requiredbefore any major
development in the southern half of the site or
near the intermittent tributaries of Wyman Ravine.
Further, information on flooding problems in. the
Wyman Ravine Drainage Basin is contained in a
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study recently completed by Cook Associates for
the County.: This study describes all bridges,
culverts, pipesand other drainage structures,.
estimates peak stream flows and structure capa-
cities; and recommends structure improvements
needed to handle estimated flows_ The major
structures on Wyman Ravine on and near this site
are a 60 -.foot bridge for.. Railroad Avenue, an 84_-
foot
?foot bra-dge for the Western Pacific Railroad and
a 66' -foot bridge for Palermo Road., a half mile
south of the site. None of these major structures
are recommiended for improvement in the study, but
several nearby minor structures are recommended
for expansion where intermittent tributaries
cross fusel Road, the railroad. and Baggett-
Palermo Road north of the site.
Any development of the site which increases the
amount or speed of on-site drainage flows into
Wyman Ravine or within the main. channel would'
increase the downstream exposure of property to
flooding_ Because of level terrain and an.
inadequate- channel, back-up, overflow and wide
spread shallow flooding are frequent downstream,
problems;, particularly south of Palermo Road.
These problems are mitigated by the low residen
tial density and agricultural uses characteristic
of the area but are nonetheless of signiicant
concern: to area:" residents and. the Coun v_ These
problems- would be reduced, but by no means elimi-
nated:,; if downstream structures were improved
pursuant to the drainage study's recommendations
and debris in the main channel were removed:_
Other effective mitigation measures :could
include rough surfacing of drainage eradnels.
flocs dissipation baffles, maximum use of nztu:-al
absorption by soil and landscaj)i.ng. and
sterane for peak: storm flows.
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3... (d_)
The increases in drainage runoff normally= assoc-i-
2-ted with industrial development could lead to
temporary increases in- water levels in. Wyman
Ravine. The runoff rates for the site that were
used in: the drainage study are based on the exist-
ing development and surfaces and thus are much
lower than those found in, fully developed indus-
trial areas. . The amount of runoff into Wyman
Ravine would thus have to be projected or computed
for industrial structures and improvements.
3.,(e.)
Possible discharges into surface waters from
industrial development -would be of two types_
The major discharg-e Eo=t most uses, and the: only
one for many, is the surface drainage discussed
above. This could contain, the dust,, smoke and
airemissionsbrought down by rainfall; petro-
leum products and chemicals dropped from vehicles
onto drives: and parking areas; accidentally
spilled. chemicals or other pollutants related•to
industrial processes; and sediment picked up from
natural channels and surfaces. The only contents
of surface drainage runoff which would normally
be regulated by the State Regional Vater Quality
Control Board are chemicals and materials used in
industrial processes. The areas where such sub-
-stances are unloaded, stored, mixed.or otherwise
handled should be drained separately from the
normal surface system and stored, treated or dis-
is-posed.of'
posed. of'pursuant to Board requirements. Other
surface pollutants .are not expected. to create
significant impacts because the site is many -
miles upstream from any year-round v%ater body,
but additional protection could be provided. by
oil traps or evaporation ponds.
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The use of ground water by potential industrial..
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development of the site could vary greatly by
the type of use.. Food processing and other uses
whichrequire large quantities of water for
cleaning -or cooling might need to develop ground
wager sources in order to control costs. It, is
assumed: That treated water will be available from
two extensive domestic water systems to
the north but the adequacy of those systems'
capacity and pressure in this area is largely
dependent op_- the proposed construction. of a two -
million gallon water tank by the City on a hill
one mile to the north. The City anticipates
approval of a grant from the Federal Economic
Development Administration within the: coming
year for construction of the tank.
Industrial use of ground water in this area could.
reduce the quantity but more complete analysis of
the area's subsurface; acquifers wouldbe necessary
if any, significant withdrawals are proposed.
Since there are: no nearby webs for community
systems, industrial withdrawals of around Seater
should not reduce the amount of water available
to public water supplies.. However, large Super
users might affect public water supplies if no
ground water was used and. the California Water
Company systemwas the only source:.
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Industrial development would require removal of
the seasonal grass cover and. possib=- some of' the.
200 oak. trees south of Wyman Ravine and east of
the railroad.
industrial development would be accomrpan- b
plantin: of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers�
and, ground cover..
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4.(d-}
No agricultural crops would be directly affected
by industrial development of the site but the
livestock grazing which noir takes place would
probably be terminated,
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Removal of the oak trees and surrounding vegeta-
tion in the south and east portions of the site
would dislocate the birds and small mammals in
the area. Drainage into Nyman Ravine would
affect seasonal habitat for, small fish..
b..)
Ambient noise levels on the site are estimated to
vary from as low as 50 decibels Ldn (day-night
level) on the west side to over 70 decibels Ldn.
adjacent to the Western Pacific. Railroad. Some
on-site noise comes from traffic on arterials
1/4 mile to one mile away (Ophir Road Lincoln.
Boulevard. and Palermo Road), but the railroad is
by far the dominant noise source in the area.
The heavy traffic onthis main freight lime is
expected to increase: gradually in the future-.
There are no residences on the site but there
are several homes and'four mobile home parks
between the east-edge of the site and Lincoln
Boulevard.. There are only about 10 residences
within aquarter-mile of the south and west edges
of the site. There are also 1 - 20 homes along
Custer Lane north. of the east corner of the site.
Several residents in the Custer Laneareahave
complained to the County about machinery noise:
from the Sierra pacific Lumber 'dill a quarter
mile north of: the site between the railroad and
Railroad Avenue -
Noise impacts related to industrial development
of the site would originate from four separate •.
activities or sources. The first impact to occur
would be the. noise from machinery and equipment
used to prepare the site and. construct improve-
meats... This type of cons ruction. noise could
generate noise levels of 90 - 100 dB 50 feet
from the source.. The second type of ncise would
originate from. whatever industrial operations or
proc.esses take place., This impact could, be
damaging to employees but on-site noise is
monitored and controlled to safe limits by the
Federal Occupational, Safety and Health Admini s-
tration (OSHA).
Other project-related noises with: some impact
on nearby residences would be produced by the..:
vehicle and-rail traffic generate.d,by industrial'
development- The increases in noise levels from
truck and car operations cannot be readily esti-
mated at this time because of lack of information
about details of industrial operations on the
site,the truck traffic generated, the number of
employees or the access routes to be used.
Ophir
However, impacts from increased traffic on
Road: or Baggett-Palermo Road are expected to be
minimal because of the low existing volumes and
the lack of nearby-residences.
Since this site is fairly level and adjoins a
long section of- a r,a in rail freight line, the
development of direct rail connections into the
site is an impor Fant option which will probably
influence the type of industrial uses which
locate here. This type of rail operation would
undoubtedly increase both the number of rail cars
moving to and from the site and the number of
levels would,
car movements on the site. Noise
as operations increase but the impact
increase
would depend on the exa^t location at1G nzture s
thL operations.
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There are feasible noise mitigation: measurers in
this situation. Locating; noisy activities and
truck routes away from residences is the most
important. All machinery and vehicles should be
equipped,-, adjusted or modified to meet OSHA
standards and: other state and federal require-
ment.s .. All -noise sources within City limits are
also subject to the requirements of a recent City
Ordinance which sets maximum limits for noise
produced by indus-ry and construction Earth
berms, sound barrier walls or additional building:
insulation may be necessary between noise sources
on the site and nearby res' Aces. -
Industrial uses are usually accompanied by night
lighting of areas with vehicle and pedestrian
traffic to increase security and safety. Some
industrial processes also produce bright light -
Designing facilities to provide shielding from
bright lights and glare is quite feasible and
might be needed -to protect both employeesand
nearby residents..
Industrial use of the site is not consistent with,
the present designations of the City or County
General Plans or with County` zoning on most of
the site. The area isi located outside of the
planning area covered by the City"s present
General 'Plan adopted. in 1973 The land use map
in the County General 'Dlan adopted in 1971 desig-
nates this area as.L 7 Density Residential but
rural densities and an Agricultural Residential
designation might be supported by policies in the
text and surrounding development- The entire
site was zoned M=2 (Heavy Industrial) iu 1957 but
most was rezoned. to AR -AM in. 1975 atthe request
o -f the property owner'.
The site is proposed, for M--2 prezoning and an
Industrial designation in the revised' City
General. Plan now under consideration because of
the policies and criteria of the plan. These
proposals would be consistent with the following
policies from Pages 7 and 8 of the draft. Land. Use
Element...
2.. Provide sufficient land to allow maximum
development of manufacturing and assembly
uses.
4_ Encourage development of a complete range
of site sizes for industrial development.
Site characteristics which fulfill the criteria
for an industrial de-ignation include the lack of
de-velopme:-+ --te, the lour density of near-
by, reg v= .*gent to the south and -west,
the ava-,- immunity water and sewer
service in t=E near future, access to Ophir Road
and. thus to Highway 70, the fairly level 'terrain.,
the access to rail service, the industrial uses
to the north,. and the need for a large site for
new industry and additional, employment-
Manufacturing
mployment_-Manufacturing and processing activities would
require some type of natural materials and thus
may increase the rate of consumption of such
resources.
;.any industrial processes require the use of
hazardous, explosive or flammable materials.
Ruch processes would be regulated by OSHA, the
'nlifornia Industrial Relations Department.
rhe Butte county Air pollution Control Di�;ti in
the Regional Water Quality Control Board and
the City Fire Department. Additional mitiga
tion; could be provided by locating such pro
cesses away from nearby residences.
10'.(b_} Industrial development would obstruct emergency
response or evacuation.viovements only if access
to the site were limited to one point -
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Industrial development could affect population
growth in several ways. The most direct effect
would be, o discourage residential development.
of nearby properties which might be subject to
other environmental impacts. The most important.
effect might be to increase the population growth
rate of the ea t.ire community for a short period
if industrial workers moved to oroville from
other communities. Population growth could also
be affected indirec.- ;ly by induced growth of
busiq.esses which provide services _to industrial
uses or employees.
Because of the large size of the site and the
amount of land devoted to roads, rail facilties
and Wyman Ravine., the number of employees per
acre on the .site is expected to be relatively
.low.. Nonetheless, the ratio of employees per
gross acre could range from 1 per acre (360
employees) to 5 per acre (1,800employees).
There is no way to refine thatestimate much
further because of -the wide range of allowed
uses in the Iii -2 zone.
Estimates of on-site employees can be translated
into population growth estimates only if some
assumptions are made about the number of employ-
ees moving here from other' communities. If a
low estimate of 50 in -migrating employees is
used, directly induced growth might only be
150 people. However,if a-1,000 outside workers
moved to Orovi.11e with their families to work on
the site and numerous other related business
activities were initiated, induced population
growth could exceed 5,000 people.
The above estimates of induced population growth
assume that housing would be available for new
residents_ This assumption is based on data
from City and the County that shows that approx-
imately 3,000 residential lots or sales units
are included in subdivisions which have been
approved'but not developed.. Whether or not this
potential: housing stock will actually be develop-
ed,, available and,purchased will be determined.
by mortgage interest rates, other marret demands
and the income and equity of in -migrating pur-
chasers.
The impacts of induced. population growth and
related housing needs are: community -wide consid-
erations which cannot be 'easily analyzed o--!-
mitigated
rmitigated in a environmental determination -for
any one particular project. Both, issues are
addressed.more fully in the draft General Plan
now under consideration and the accompanying
Environmental Impact Report. The only mitga.-
tion appropriate in this situation is to
require accurate estir:ates of employment, in -
migration, associated services, induced
population growth and housing needs when
specific development plans for the site vase
available..
13. (a. }; According to the Federal Highway Administration,
freestanding general r a.nufacturing facilities would
generate from two to thaee one-way vehicle trips
per employee daily. Using the above estimates on
employment, total trips generated by site develop-
ment could range from 720 (2 x 360 employees) to
5,400 (3 x 1,.800 employees) per day. Bus,service,
carpooling, a cafeteria or other on-site services
could all reduce employee trips.
13.(b., Any industrial development would be required to
provide sufficient ors -site parking areas, per City
requirements in. the Zon;agOrdinance.
d.) Industrial development of the site and: similar
lands to the north would have a substantial impact
on the existing transportation system Baggett-
Palermo Roa.ci is presently a bumpy gravel road
which would have ..o be completely rebuilt to
handle industrial truck traffic. Traffic levels
on Ophir Road and Lincoln Boulevard would increase
significantly but are not expected to reachca-
pa-cities in the near future or because of this dev
elopment-
The most significant impacts on the public street
system would occur if access were developed to
Lone Tree Road, Palermo Road or Railroad Avenue
from the" main part of the site west of the rail-
road and north of Vyman Ravine. All three routes
would take traffic .thrcrusL ag-r cultural or resi-
dential areas and over substsadard streets or
undeveloped rights -of -•way which would have to be
developed to high standards for industrial use.
Palermo Road is a good -quality truck route which
could handle additional traffic but Lone Tree
Road, Railroad Avenue, Kusel Road, Messina Avenue,.
Occidental Avenue and Wyman Avenue all would meed
rebuilding if proposed for heavy indust"ri al traffic.
The impacts of developing new high-quality roads on
surrounding areas could be mitigated by requiring
an access road from Ophir Road to the west side of
the site. This road could then be connected
through the site to Baggett-Palermo Road, forming
a continuous' loop with two connections to Ophir
Road. No road crossings of 'i`<<man Ravine or, the
railroad would be be required..
13.(e.) if direct rail service to the site were devloped,
freight traffic on the Western Pacific Railroad
would definitely increase. industrial develop-
ment of the site could also generate additional
a:irzraft operations at. Orov.11.e Municipal Airport..
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increased traffic and required road improvemerats
could create traffic hazards for motor vehicles -
and pedestrians, particularly at intersections
- of main roads and wherever industrial traffic is
routed through residential areas. Left turn
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lanes should be required where access roads
sect with Ophir Road and Palermo Road. In aodi-
tion, traffic signals or blinking warning lights
might be required at the intersections of Ophir
Road with Higbwav 70 and Lincoln. 3oulevard. Side-
walks and parking lanes should be co;r�syuejed w:nere
road improvements generated by this project, are in
residential areas
Connecting Baggett-Palermo Road and Railread Avenue
with a grade crossing of the railroad minh�. have
some benefits for traffic circulation but would
recreate a hazard which the Count: , railroad oad asci
Public Utilities Commission removed. Such :t
crossing existed for many years where Baggett-
Palermo Road now ends, but the Public Utility
Commission. gave: the County money in 1080 to
develop Railroad Avenue from Palermo to Kusel
Road as a replacement route so the grade cross-
ing could be removed. Any new grade crossings
would require approval by both the Public
Utility Commission and the railroad, and.,
according to County Public Works Staff, such
approvals are very unlikely in this case.
14.(a_) Fire protection is now provided by' the County
Fire Department, with their nearest stations
located in Palermo and -on Nelson Avenue. Upon.
annexation, . the City Fire Department would. be
required to provide first response, but the
County could be called upon for back-up assist-
anceL assist-
anceunder the mutual aid agreement in effect.
The City's new Police -Fire Facility, which
should be operational in early 1988 is located
on Lincoln Street near Mitchell Avenue in the
center of the City about four miles from the
site.. Because response times to the site and
nearby industrial areas would not be adequate
for industrial development, the City plans to
build a fixe station in the Ophir Road area..
_ W'hen the area north of the site was annexed to
the City in 1981, an approved mitigation measure
for the Al 2 prezoning was to build such a
station by 1986.
Industrial development of the site would increase
the need for police protection patrols in the
area, traffic surveillance and, responses to acci-
dents, burglary, and other crimes Additional
police department staff may be needed if the site
and nearby industrial areas are developed..
14.(c_) The impact on local school district enrollments
will depend on the: number of new families which
more to Oroville and when they arrive. Accord-
ing to local estimates, each 50 new families.
could be expected to contribute an average of
22 elementary, students and 3 high school stu-
dents. If we continuE to assume that site
development could bring anywhere :from 50 to
1,000 new families to the community, those fami.
lies would contribute from 22 to 430 elementary
students and 3 to 63 high school students. The
higher estimates would constitute a significant
impact if all new residents arrived in a fairly
short period. This impact could be partially
mitigated by notifying the districts as soon as
possibleaboutprojected in -migration from speci-
fic development proposals so that they could
initiate necessary changes in their programs or
facilities.
The higher estimates for school enrollment would
also be significant if new residents were all
concentrated, in one area. For reasons of proxi-
mity to the site and community -services, it can
probably be assumed that =-ost of the new residents
would live in. the Oroville and. Palermo Elementary
_School Districts. Concentration of many new resi-
dents in any one portion of either district might
require more bussing of students or installation
of temporary classrooms. This impact could be
mitigated by fees-- paid to school districts by
developers of residential or industrial uses or
by encouraging dispersal of new residents.
17- (a.-, b - )
18.
19.
Potential health hazards related to industrial
development have been discussed at length in many
of the P_t.a,e- comments. Those hazards include air
polluticwn, ?Later pollution floods, noise, f are,
explosion and poisoning-.
Staff is not aware of any community sentiment that
this site is of great scenic value or that its
development would obstruct views of great scenic
vAlue.. Because of topography and trees, the bulk
of the site is not highly visible from the east,
south or northwest but is clearly visible from
the north and the southwest -
See comments on 14.(d..). `
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14_(u F
Neh residents would increase the use of existing
'
recreational facilities as we -LI as the need to
expand or build facilities_. Professional standards
for amounts of park; land or number of various types'
of facilities needed per 1,400 people can be used
to make estimates of this impact,, but reliable
estimates would have to await more accurate f-gures
on employment and in -migration.
14.(e.)
Public -facilities which 'would require maintenance
including roads,, drainage channels, sewer lines
and water lines. Since all four types of facili-
ties would be new construction extended just to
serve development of this site, future maintenance
costs should be very log: in. the near future:.
15.(a.)
Dian} industrial uses would consumes substantial,
amounts of fuel and energy.
15.(b.)
large industrial development could cause a substan-
tial increase in demand for energy in the local
context, but the need for new energy sources can
only be evaluated on a. reg:` )nal basis.. Waste
products from this site could be used in local
"co -generation" plants to produce additional
energy.
16,(a-, b.)
Electric4J power, natural gas and telephone would
2-1€ have -t b=-. extended to the site from the
industrial: areas to the north.
16-(C.)
Souter would be extended ,from tire - fern-3'ter
-S rie ur pan3T system t.,, the north. The City
plans _c build a two -million gallon storage tank:
4r_ ` h°iil one mile to the north. This tank wcaull
be owned by the City but used by Cal Water.
Sewer lines. are now being extended to Ophir Road.
from the north. Development of this site would
require gravity flow to a lift station which
wId pump sewage north, up a gentle gradient to
Ophir Road and the sewer lines therein.
16.(e.)
The need and design for storm water drainage sys-
tems are discussed at length. under No. 3 above.
16_(f.)
Solid waste which was not reused for power gener-
at. on, ag`-iculture, recycling or other beneficial
purposes could be stored on the site or transmitted
to thr 5th Avenue -waste transfer sta ° ion or the
Neal. R.jad land -LI -211. The on-site storage or dispos-
al of some toxic materials woul' be regulated by
the County Health Department, the Regional Water
Quality Control Board, and the City Fire Depart-
ment..
17- (a.-, b - )
18.
19.
Potential health hazards related to industrial
development have been discussed at length in many
of the P_t.a,e- comments. Those hazards include air
polluticwn, ?Later pollution floods, noise, f are,
explosion and poisoning-.
Staff is not aware of any community sentiment that
this site is of great scenic value or that its
development would obstruct views of great scenic
vAlue.. Because of topography and trees, the bulk
of the site is not highly visible from the east,
south or northwest but is clearly visible from
the north and the southwest -
See comments on 14.(d..). `
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