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Home My WebLink About83-45 REZONE TO PA-C FROM S-H & A-Z 3 OF 3S. Land Use. W"Lll the proposal:tesul,t in a signif i cant, a. Alteration of the planned ].and use of an area, or establish a trend which will demonstrably lead to such alteration? X u b. Conflict with uses on adjoining properties, or conflict with established. recreational, educatio'nal, religious or scientific uses of an area? {% 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in 8 ubsta ltial a. Demand lor, or ncrease' in the :Fate of use of any natural resources? X b. Depletion of any non-renewable natural resoUrce? 10 Riskof Upset. Does the proposal involve a risof aft explosion or the release of k hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? X 11. Pop'ulation,. Will the p-,eoposal significantly alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an established community or facilitate develop- ment of adjoici:ng properties? X 12; Housing. Will the proposal significantly affect existiltg housing, oz• create a demand for additional housing? x 13: Transportation %CYrcutat ion. Will the proposal result in a. Generations'Ubstautial additignal of n t ? e _. X G b. Significant effects on existing packing facilit ics, or demand for now panting? X P-4 a. Sign licant a:lteracion,s Ln pxQ3en V patterns of circulation or movement of X people and/or goods? e, Alterations to waterbo`rne, rail or X air traffic-? fi increase In traffic congestion or hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or X c pedestrians? 14. Public Seryic,es.. Will the proposal have an effect upon-, o7: result in -,a. substantial need for new or altered governmeWL--al se'rvic:es i,i any of the following areas , a. Fire protection? X 0 b. Police protections X c c. Schools? X G d. Parks or other recreational facilities? X e. Maintenance of public fac'i<litics; in- cluding roads? f, other governmental services? X 15. Energy.. Will. the proposal result in;, a Use of substantial amounts of fuel or X energy? b, substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require thedevelopmentof nevsources of energy?, 16Utilitics_, Will the proposed result in a need fof new systems; or substantial alters ations to thO following utilitleS a, Powor or natural ,gas? X c .. b. Communications systems? __ X c C tVatCt'7 X c -,_ F-5 20. d. Sewer (wvjl-L trunk tine be e, tended, VTOV-Iu- �x;. ., to serve �tew, devel:opm0ft" )? inQ c�.pac�ty X e Storni water drainage? Human Hcalt;h. Will the proposal result in; n . Creation of any health hazard or potential x` health hazard (excluding mental health)? - people tO potential. healthhealthb . E;cpostti e of p p.le � .x hazards? Solid Waste. Will the proposal result in any , .d with solid X significant impacts � �ssociinte-- waste tii.sposal or latter ccjntrol? �---- Aesthetics. cs. Will the propdesignated result toin the oUstruction of atay publicc vist,a open to -the i recognized scowl result..ia the creation of CVill the prop an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? it'i11 the proposal significantly X alter the character of the ai llecreati:on ; S`'; 11 the proposal antit =esult xof x an impact upon the quality off• �1 es? _ __----- existing p -'�' ubli o recreation facil -ti 6l.. Archaeola ical/'Elis Lor ical , j'iion the proposal result in an alteration of X c significant archaeological or historical site structure; object or building? 22. Mandatory 'Findin s o C Significance ce a. Does the project have the potential to e quality of the environment; degrade th substantially xec�:uce the habitat of a :fish a,use a fish or wil d-- or wildlife species, t• below sel—W8ust6ihing life populistion to drop leveler) thTeaten to el t or animal community , reduce thO nu«tlacr pi• re strict the xati�rc: of a rare or endangered pl ant or animal or e�.imiinate impo'rtaxtt ex— !ant ai the major periods of California history o , prehistory? Does the pro b,ject have t110 potential t achieve short-terin ben to is to tht F- yES MAVBla NO detriment of publicly adopted lonj-term environmental goals? - --- -- X c. Does the project have - impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively cons idorti:lile? (A project may impact on ti- or more .separate resources Wh,ore the impact on each resource is relatively small, but wliere the effect of the total of those Impacts on the environment is significant.) X d . Does the pa oj 6ct have environmental effects, jyhich jvill cause substantial adverse effects ori human beings, either directly or indirectly? X TTS . DISCLtSBION OF 'ENVMON11ENTAL EVALUATION Comments I a,b,c: Development of 25 to 30 homesites (£r0' x 100') on ridgetop areas would result in. excavation, earth movement and overcovering of soil due to construction of roads and clearing for homesites. Excavation and grading may result in un- stable cutbanks or fill areas. This concern should not be significant if grading requirements of the Uniform Building Code are complied with,, h.. I e: ,Gracing could eXpose soils during rainy season or dry slimmer, increar�ing risk of on-site erosion: Off-site erosion may increase due to proximity of ',home - sites to steep slopes . Most earthmoving activity will he confined -to gentler slopes. I h: Building sites are on slopes of 2 - 10% but near to steep slopes of 10 = 50%, so geologic hazards may be of concern. Verification of site stability by a geologist or engineer is required for obtaining a public report from the State t)ept4 of Rea;! Estate. 3 b, The creation of .roads, driveways and buildings will increase the area of impervious surfaces, Apprrximately 8000 sqi ftj for each dwelling unit and approximately 8% of the site 6r -ea; 15 itintid pated to he used for access roads (24 ft. wide and 20 ft. wide), In view of the open areas surrounding this project► the amount of increase should not be significant. r',xisting soil. conditions and steep slopes szb not allow very much infiltration. uiver/ 1»►....... bkr A;sr ssor;l s Parcel .A1a�3.ic�zn�:: DATA SHEET A. Pro:1 ec t Des -riti.orl Typo of Pra j c.c'L" Subdivision of 44 acres _p ion: 44 acres to be divided. into 30 lots (25 lots if parcel Brief eD change Nvith State cannot be completed) Location: ' r -- south of Paradise ., apprr�ximately l� miles north of Qroville and 5 miles so just west of Pentz-Magalia Highway - Proposed 1)eI1sL° �� of SDeVelopment 1 1/2 acres/DU (44 ac/30 DU) 4.Amount of Impervious Surfacing approx. s 1/2 ;acres Access and Nearest PublicRoad(� s-) property fronts on :Pentz-Magalia Rd. �. :: 7. Method of Sewa;e Disposal weL�:acte ponds and septic tanks 8. Source of Water Supply': Public water system with wells as a source O nsite 9.. Proximity of Poyser Lines.. .� 10. Potential fop furtber lana: divisions and. development.._ None a. v-,.,-tr4 ranmental. Setting; Physical. Envr.0nmeiI.t : , . Terrain s a, General. Top08raphic Character Flat top of ridge surrounded b� teep slopes b. Slopes: Ct,)dae t� R4rirrb' 10 tt1 S(iq°/a Elevatioll. 900 1100 feet ---- d. bim'tin Fay: tors :� 2. 80l1:s 1�omes Stov tics - er carry lex Moderate -- a. Type permeability, �wE.l1 drained, moderate :erosion hazard. Soil less than, 1 to 2 feet deep: y—- b. L1 l u Pao't;ors's� Shallowness limited ercolation Natural Hazards of the Land x ' ,Moderate a �_ Girth cake Anne Y � • High _ d.iaza�d : _ - me � igh �xtre b Ero0jon Potentia Moderate oW Exponslve Salk 'otential t_ a, Lant�sl.:cle Pdtental.." Low,...... LE 11y(IT01060y a Surf ace Water: Lime Saddle Marina on Lake Cal oyille di,roctly east 1/2 mile; intermittent stream in Canyon to the 'west. Append:' _page 7a o 9 .k 610. b. Ground Wate"fable at depths of 83 - 300 c.. Dxairago, Obaracteriotics: Excellent --ridge top. d. Aniaual Rainfall, (normal): 40 - 45 inches e. Limiting Factors: None 5. Visual/Scenic Q uali ty: Excellent rural_ mountainous area n 6 Acoustic duality: Excellent (6oise from 'entz,-Magali a H ighway is present) 7. Air Quality:. Excellent most of the year Biological Environment: 8. Vegetat;ibn s Foothill woodland and chaparral, digger pine r -interior live oak, , blue oak, grassland, 9. Wd ldlif e Rabitat; : Lrpper Sonoran Life Gone with abundant wildlife Cultural Environment: 10. Archaeological and Historical, Resources in the area: Area not surveyed. Property is potentially sensitive. 11. Butte County General Plan designation: Interpreted as A-R per plan ainc� staff (Steve Streeter) 12. Existing Zoning: SH and A-2 13. Existing; Land Use on-site: . _ Vacant 14. Surrounding Area c a. hand Uses: Pentz-Magalia Highway and Lake Oroville to the east scattered residential at low densities to the south and west. b. Zoning: SH and A-2 c. Gen. Plan designations: _ Open acid Grazinc however, interoretectas__ Agricultural=Residential due to rural deyelopmeni:s and terrain d. Parcel Sizes: "Various _. (A P'#4I-03-1115 e Population I. Sparse _ Parish Camp to the east) 15. Character of S :to and Area: Agricultural ;Residential 'iu. Nearest Urban Aroa Oroville 15 miles,,r 17: Relevant Spheres of lrYf uence s� The._projeci lies within,'Imo Saddle Comm nni_ty Services District BiAtte Co. Mosaufto P118tement Dittriot and -Featheri- yr n ecreaon iZSzstr c'i t; 18 Improve meets '31a, ars rpaill reg 1� `;ire Protection $e' ' `` j` aide gree gent re De t, has auto- a' to 8 r( lral;c� dare station., Butte County twith_&V of Paradise • a. k1carewt Cotuiu,y ami es, minutes away b Water Avail. ability? Fire truck clop- ity and 2 onsite wells "0,4 Schools-, in Aveas .K.-- 2,.Spring Valley Elemcrctary, 3•-B: Cbncow Momentary, 9-12'. Oroville High Sclhoo' Appendix V - page ?b of 9 Its. DtT:EIWINATfON (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation; / I ::find the ,proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment: and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION is recommended. I find that although the proposed project could have a. sign- ificant effect on the environment, there will not be a sign- ificant effect in this case because the mitigation measures decor bed on the attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE 'DECLARATION IS RECOMMENDED I find the proposed project MAYhave a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date Signature For: P7.anni.ng Department f. F� 8 i y III . `bT sCusSIOIV , p 3 f: Construction and improper maintenance of roads or home sites near drainage channels may contribute silt to storm runoff. Surface runoff traversing homesites road and s could carry residues of petroleum, pesticides and other toxic substances typical 0 urbanizing areas.. 4 a: Clearing for a 5200 ft. long major access road (24 ft. wide)., a 1400 it, long minor access road (20 ft.. wide) and 8,000 sq. ft, for each of 2`S. to 30 homesites may remove a significant portion of certain vegetation t ypes Existing trees should be retained wherever feasible and use of native vegetation for landscaping encouraged. Other landscaping should be of the low water use type, 4 be No rare or endangered. speciesof plants have been recorded on the site. To the north of the proj ect. area, sidalcea robusta (on CNPs Rare and Endangered species ;gist) has been recorded, .' A pinnt survey should be conducted, 'as there is a potential for this species to occur on this site as well. 4 c: New plant species will be introduced due to landscaping, Relanting of native. plants should 'be encouraged. S a, r-, d: Construction of access roads and buildings would encroach upon some wildlife habitat. Animals intolerant of man's presence or those whose specific habitat type has been reduced will relocate to 'other :areas c.' not survive. Other species such as raccoons, skunks and rats may increase in numbers. Residences often have pets, any dogs allowed to roam may become local predators. 8 a, b Densities planned for the project fit within the conditional zoning and development criteria for Agricultural. Residential areas. Since the site is a ridge top which is topographically isolated from adjoining parcels by a difference In elevation, conflicts are not anticipated, The site is approximately Smiles from Paradise with its abundance of caDmmercia.l services, and within 1/2 mile of the Lime Saddle Marina on Lake Oroville. The project would contribute to meeting the General Plan admonition to "provide a diversity of ,housing sites varying in size, de. si: and Location" ('p. 33j Land Use Element) . it Auld also fit the criteria for distribution of densities i(p. 34, Land Use Element) 10; 17 a b: Potential leaka -o from sewage ponds, although only a remote possibility; could create a health hazard in which ground and surface waters became coma mir ated Odors can occur of ponds are not properly maintained. Both flies and mosquitoes can become a nuisance and a health Hazard through infection if not properly controller) The potential safety hazard for saiall children (i,e., drowning) also requires mitigation. 13 a: The development of 30 new units could generate approximately 210 new daily trips on Pentz-Magalia Highway. Tie present traffic counts are approximatt,,,71y 1030 trips per day. A two�lane road typically can carry 8000 Gars per day or mere before becoming congested. IIT . DISCUSSION V 18 f: Increase in traffic hazards due to In vehicles omdlZes rloposed accest from sing turning movements ,on/aff the Magal a- Pentz Highway p road. 14 a,b,c: l/foothill Woodland area poses high fire da.iger The Butte Goun,y FirerDept hasanautomatic aide agreement with the City of Paradise Fire Department time is 7 to 8 minutes. There is no 5 miles to the north. Re Emergency response would ,come from Oroville routiniepoling patrol of the area. " budget 'and staff level e assigned if p endin on bu g ,aminutes e g ,�.:th area 'response time of 12 mdinutes. Police patrol may or may not b development were to occur, p The Golden feather School District has .jurisdiction in the area. Grades cold attend Sprhg 3 - 8 would attend Conc`ow School K 2 w Valley Elementa,y, and 9 i2 would attend Oroville High School. vice is available, but it has not been determined if service 1.6 a,b,c: Electrical ser hook-up would require substantial alterations. There is no available gas service. Water will be supplied /Telephone lines would have to e extended district formed consisting of the by two wells, and a private water homeowners withiri the development. One W dl pumps t I rdina cie. The �area gal min, A third well may be drilled if required to meet Y within the Lime Saddle Community Services District. uld be visible from the P entz`Magalia Highway, 19. The residential development co and may alter the open space and rural character of the area; Some visual dis- w they tire landscaped.= traction could result from the se'w'age Ponds,, unless There are no recorded archaeolog" n the property. Several rock 21, logical sites o , mortar sites have been recorder? on the property to the north. An archaeological survey. should be done on the site prior to development. A'Chinese rock wall is evident ori the site � _ Measures Mitigation Meas r e atest ektent feasible, R evegetate cut and fill' 1, Retain natural vegetation to g slopes with plants requiring low amounts of water. Compact fill areas . Restrict vin activities to dry months . Place roads and dr vewa% parallel with earth -moving contour lines (l e)` 2 Design drainage with low velocity flows and in�-channel vegetation or rip -rap i or settle out sediment. C3 f) to stabilize banks; dissipate flow filter e I 3, Each of the two ponds will be approximately 3 acres each, ss in reaccordancewould with acre of pond per S dwellingunits, Sate Regional W ater Quality Control Board. They requirements of the CaliforniaMaintain two feet water depth in should be fenced with a locked date for safety: all ponds and limit BOD (Biocheanical Oxygen Demand) loading rates to less than it DISCUSSION, P da per 1000 sq. ft. of lagoon surface. Control surface emergent and o. S lbs/ Y p fish ,`� the ponds or use marginal bank -side vegetation.: Maintain mosquito f be required pesticides as needed. �l der registered nt sewagetoperator mai maintenance district. (10, 17 a, b) to maintain the system under direction bThe sewage ponds should be landscaped• Maintain at least lU0 feet se paration _ dwelling units • ,Construct ponds in an irregular shape to resemble iietiween ponds. and a natural pond. (19) ', n residences to blend with the natural surroundings . Maintain natural S. Design veg station where passible. Use colors on dwelling units that harmonize with the natural landscape. (19) r i OVt1,t13'hR 23, 1983 L>UTTI,' C�[�N'LX PLANN7xT Tisk=A%tT i IVT 7 COUNT1" CENTER DRI OR,OVILL , CALIF;. 95965 RE I LS;�1�', S ADD T� RIDGEF.S'Tt 7 i S Alii 41-03 _11 TIM Y,XTLNSION RLANNING DEYARTWtNT; 11.1LREB'Y 'FOR ,,Gill A130VL RLFERBI3CLp rI�OJ� � �NCFll i,-kOJ1oCT . AS tNGTIOIR ABOVL k R S T A 'Tll�i LXTENSxCI � FOR `� S IN CLQ LY 4 BG4fie Co, Pkl',MM9 COnSin / 1 0 L$F t2T' lyt i1a j{ ` tq 0s. , S Ora�i;Rt�j Ca4'siar:� n 4 1 a I,arxy Brooks , 'Town of Paradise Steve Streeter ----�— planning-------- TIME PHOME i pjaaso Coll e,aphoned Will Call Agoin Ll Wet in � Wants to Sors You m {^cktruned Coll J Cl Reply z%rmtsfiion Nara dnJ Ro•route �k;.�ment Rolurn (j 519nolurE Apptoaal ] i...l _ poiwardn CJ Per Rhquast y �s:.o:^sto'tt 1.1e review the attac�aerl please 1r1ESSSAGE; �w foTisard. "AY wx.tten IT] Qxmat7.0i1 incl December conmonts by _, r 13c►;ta Coh Plannho COMM- 0 0'r 8 APPENDIX F Orovilb, Callfornle 'ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM (To be completed by Lead Agency) LBACKGROUND ERC Log 1. Name or proponent Ken Thacker and Rur�se?I Guiver 2, Address and Phone Number of Proponent; rlo D an H ay Tr Z,rS Elwood Dr1�•P Chi95926 5-8955 Thacker: 634-6950 G uiver: 589-1010 3 Date of Checklist Submitted U ctober 26, 1982 4. Agency Requiring Checklist Butte C ounty Plannina Department 5. Name of Proposal, if applicable Tentative Subdivision Map creatine _ '�0 lots on� J II ENVIRON,iENTAL IMPACTS (EYplabAtions of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required. on attached sheets) YES MAYBE NO 1. Earth. Will the propoSal result in significant: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic structures? X b Disruption, displacement, conpaction X c or overcovering .of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground suf face relief features: or 'removal of X o topsoil? ----- --- d. Destruction, covering or modi- fication of any unique Leologic or X physical features? e. Increase in wind or water erosion of X soils, either on- or off-site? f, Changes in deposition or erosion of depositions oroerosiont hichmay�modify beach sandchanges sr or stream or the the channel. of a rive lied of the ocean or any day, inlot or lake? . X Loss of prime agriculturally pro-, ductive soils outside designated urban areas? X_. V-i YES MAYBE NO h. Exposure of people or property to ,geo- logic hazards such as earthquakes, land- slides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar 'hazards? X c 2. Air. Will the p oPosal result in; a, 'Substantial'deteriora.tion of ambient or X local .air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors, smoke or fumes? X c, Significant alteration of air move- ment, moisture or temperatureorany change in climate, either locally or X regionally r 3. Nater. Will the proposal: result in sub- stantial: a. Changes in currents7 or the course or X direction of water movements? b-. Changes, in absorption rages, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of X c surface water runoff? C, Need for off-sA sae surface drainage improvements, ..including vegetation removals channeliza.tion or culvert installation? d. Alterationsto the course or flow of X flood e. Change ift the amount of surface water in any mater body? X- i, Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperaturc . x dissolved oxygen or turbidity? g. Alteration of the & an or rate of flow of 'ground waiter fi. Change in the quantity or quality of ground waters, either through dix'ect additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquiiier by cuts or X excavat'iolis7 F-2 YES MAYBE NO. _ . Reduction in the amount of water other- for or private X wise avai.lvble public i water supplies? .-- J• Exposure of peop.I or property to hazards such as X 'flooding? water related 4., i -I ant; Life. Will. the proposal result in substantial: a. Loss of vegetation or change in the di- versity of °spet!es or number of any of plants (i11cluding 'trees, species shrubs, grass, crcrs , microflort, and X C aquatic plants' b . Reduction of the numbers of any unique, endangered spe ,,i.es of planus? X c ------- rare or C. Introduction of hew species of plants in a. barrier to the into an area, or normal replenishment of existing X c sp'ci,es? d. Reduction in acreage of my agricultural X ----- crops? _�._..» ----- 5: Animal al Life. Will the �%'Opoc �l result in i substant r �r a. Change in the ei.versity o1 .ape, R 4is, ;�.nimal�► (birds numbers of any sponies of land animals, i'ncliiding reptiles, �'stl, and shellfish, be,",n,ic orgai> smsy ins cJ sects or microfauna)? — •- C b. Reduction of the numbers of any hlque) species of azxtinals'? X -� rare or endangered inti,odUotion of new species of animals in a barrier to X c into an area, or result the migration or movement of animals? -- -- eduction of , encroachment upon or z r wil.d- fish X c etei of atoh 10 e�t1 sting life habitat'?, 61 Noise, W,11 the proposal. result in . _ ssbstantial'i X is i Increases in noise levels'? i b, txposUte of People to severe noise X ' levels? r-- 3 YES MAYT3E NO 7. Lightand Glare Will the proposal produce _ sign ficant light or glare'? x 8. Land use. Will the '+ proposal result in a significant: a. Alteration. of the planned land use of an area, or establish a trend which will demonstrably lead to such alteration? X b. Conflict with uses on adjoining c properties, or conflict with established recreational, educational, religious or scientific uses of an area? X 9 Natural Resourees. Will the Proposal .result I c n substantial, a. Demand for, or increase in the rate of Use of any ,natural resources? x b. Depletion of any non-renewable natural resource:"' X 10, Tisk of Upset lues the proposal involve a risk of an (explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions?. _ _X 1. �ula.tion, Will the proposal significantly alter the locatjon, distribution, density,, Or growth rate of the human population of an established community or faci:lita.te develop- ment oT adjoining properties? 12. Housing, 1Vi11 the Proposal significantly affect existing housing,or create a demand' for additional housing? X 13. TrailsI)ot-tation%Circulation. Will the proposal result iil; A. Generation of substantial additional Vehicular Movement? C b. Significant effects on ekisting parking facilities, or demand for new parking? X - r- a. Significant alterations to present or movement of X patterns of circulation people and/or goods? t. Alterations to waterborne, rail or X air traffic? f, Increase in traffic congestion or bicyclists or X c hazards to m�ator vehicles, pedestrians? 14; public Services.. will the proposal have an substantial need effect uponor result in a governmental services in for new or altered any of the following Areas, X e a. Fire protection? X c b, police protection? _ X C c Schools? — X d, parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, in- j `X --- cluding, roads? f, Qthev governmental services? 15. �ncr ywill the proposal result in Use of substantial amounts of fuel of X a; energy? b, Substantial increase in demand upon or require X existing sources of energy, the development of new sources of energy? ,oposed result in a substantial alter - need for new systems, or to the following utilities ,tions X c power or natural gas? _ ._ �.----_=r------- X c ommuications systems? -- C c. Water? F-5 F -G YES MAYBE No d. Sewer (wil? 'trunk line be extended; in capacity to serve new dei=elopment�?id-- e. Storm water drainage? ---X X 17 Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a.. Creation of any health hazard or health hazard (excluding ealth). ? g mental health).? X b. Exposure of people to hazards? Potential health 18. . Solid Waste. Will the— result any significaant il X mpacts associiatedwith solid waste disposal or litter control? 19. Aesthetics. SVill the proposal result in the obs.ruct7.on of X an y public designated or reco,gnizOd scenic vista open to the Public? Will the proposal result.in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to Public view? Will the proposal significantly alter the character of the area.? _ X 20. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon .� the quality or quantity of existing public recreation facilities? Wil= Archaeological%Historical W`11 the X proposal result i,n an alteration of a significant archaeolo gical or historical site; structure, object or building? X 22. Mandatorrindin s of Signi fiCance c a. Does the ,project have the potential to degtftde the quality of the env ronment , substa.titia,lly reduce the habitat 'a of fish or wildlife species cause a fish or wild=- 131e populatiotl to drelp below self L-sustainihg levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce te number h or r e- strict the range of a rare or endangered Plant or animal or eliminate important ox" amPles of the major ° Ytstor periods of California y ot• Prehistory? X" b. Does the project have tele tial to achieve shortL-term bbheTitso to the F -G II. YES MAYBE detriment of 1?i,iblicly adopted long-term - environmental ;"oals?, c, Does the project have impacts which ate individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where -the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.. d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or inditectly7 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION Comments NO X 1 a, b, c: Development result in excava ton, tion, of 25 to 30 homes tes (80' x 1009 on ridagetop areas would earth movement and overcovering of soil due to construction of roads and clearing for homesites . Excavation and grading may result in un- stable cutbanks or fill areas. This concern should not be significant if grading requirements of the Uniform Building Code are complied with, risk . Grading GradOf i expose osee soils during rainy season or dry summer) increasing g ould Off-site erosion may increase due to proximity of home - sites to steep slopes. Most earthmoving activity will be confined to gentler slopes. 1 h: Building sites are on slopes of 2 - 10% but near to steep slopes of 10 - 50%, so. geologic hazards 'may be of concern. Verification of site stability by a geologist or engineer is required for obtaining a public report from the State Dept, of Real Estate, 3 b.The creation of roads, driveways and buildings willincrease the area of impervious surfaces. Approximately 8000 sq, ft. for each dwelling unit and approximately S% of the site area is �inticipated to be used for access roads (24 it. wide and 20 ft,wide) III view of the open areas surrounding this project, - the amount o� increase should not be sig nificant.Etisttng soil conditions and steep slopes Eb not allow very much infiltration. F"7 N _. II. YES MAYBE detriment of 1?i,iblicly adopted long-term - environmental ;"oals?, c, Does the project have impacts which ate individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where -the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.. d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or inditectly7 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION Comments NO X 1 a, b, c: Development result in excava ton, tion, of 25 to 30 homes tes (80' x 1009 on ridagetop areas would earth movement and overcovering of soil due to construction of roads and clearing for homesites . Excavation and grading may result in un- stable cutbanks or fill areas. This concern should not be significant if grading requirements of the Uniform Building Code are complied with, risk . Grading GradOf i expose osee soils during rainy season or dry summer) increasing g ould Off-site erosion may increase due to proximity of home - sites to steep slopes. Most earthmoving activity will be confined to gentler slopes. 1 h: Building sites are on slopes of 2 - 10% but near to steep slopes of 10 - 50%, so. geologic hazards 'may be of concern. Verification of site stability by a geologist or engineer is required for obtaining a public report from the State Dept, of Real Estate, 3 b.The creation of roads, driveways and buildings willincrease the area of impervious surfaces. Approximately 8000 sq, ft. for each dwelling unit and approximately S% of the site area is �inticipated to be used for access roads (24 it. wide and 20 ft,wide) III view of the open areas surrounding this project, - the amount o� increase should not be sig nificant.Etisttng soil conditions and steep slopes Eb not allow very much infiltration. F"7 IIT', DI'SCLUSSION p.2 3 f: Construction and improper maintenance of roads or homesites nFar drainage channels may contribute silt to storm runoff. Surface runoff traversing homesites and roads could carry residues of petroleum, pesticides and other toxic substances typical of urbanizing areas. 4 a. Clearing for a 5200 ft. long major access road (24 ft. wide), a 1400 ft' long minor access road (20 ft-. wide) and 8000 sq. ft. for each of 25 to 30 homesites may remove a significant portion of certain vegetation types. Existing trees should be retained wherever feasible and use of native vegetation for landscaping encouraged. Other landscaping should be of the low water use type. 4 b: No rare or endangered species of plants have been recorded on the site. To the north of the project area, Sidaicea robusta (on CNPS Rare and Endangered species list) has been. recorded. A plant survey should be conducted, as there is a potential for this species to occur on this site as well. 4 c New plant species will be introduced due to landscaping. Replanting of native Plants should be encouraged. 5 a, r., d: Construction, of access roads and buildings would encroach upon some wildlife habitat. Animals intolerant of man's presence or those whose specific habitat type has been reduced' will relocate to other areas or not survive; Other species such as raccoons, skunks and rats may increase in numbers., Residencesoften have pets; any dogs allowed to roam may become 'local predators . 8 a, b: densities planned for the project fit within the conditional zoning and development criteria for Agricultural Residential. areas. Since the site is a ridge top which is topographically isolated from adjoining parcels by a difference in elevation, conflicts are not anticipated. The site is approximately 5 miles from Paradise with its abundance of commercial services, and within 1,/2 mile of the time Saddle Marina on, bake Oroville.. The project would contribute to meeting the General Plan admonition to "Provide a diversity of housing sites varying in size, density and location" (p. 33, Land Use Element) , It vw uld also fit the criteria for distribution of densities (p, 34, Land Use Element) 10 11 17 ab: Potential leakage from sewage ponds; although only a remote possibility, could create a health hazard in which ground and surface waters became contahninated. Odors clan occur of ponds are not propetly maintained. Both flies and mosquitoes can beco:r e a nuisance and a health hazard through infection if not properly controlled. The ming ti ntial safety hazard for small children (i.e., drowning)` also requires 13 at, The development of 30 new units could generate approximately 210 new daily trips on Peutz-Magalia Highway. The present traffic counts are approximately. 1930 trips per day. A two"lane road typically can carry 8000 cars per day or more before becoming congested: III. DISCUSSION p.3 13 f: Increase in traffic hazards due to motor vehicles could result from increasing turning movements on/off trie Magalia- Pentz Highway from the proposed access road. 14 a, b, c: This chaparral/foothill woodland area poses high fire danger The Butte Coumy Fire Dept has an automatic aide ;agreement with the City of Paradise Fire Department y miles to the north. Response time, ,is 7 to 8 minutes. There is no routine poline patrol of the area. Emergency response would come from Oroville with a response time of 12 minutes. Police patrol may or may not be assigned if development were to occur, depending on budget and staff levels. The Golden Feather School District has jurisdiction in the area Grades K - 2 would attend Spring Valley Elementary, 3 -• 8 would attend Concow School and_9 - 12 would attend Oroville High School, 16 a, b, c: Electrical service: is available, but it has not been determined if hook-up would require substantial alterations. There is no available gas sfii i2`tw,i3 /Telephone lines would have to be extended to the lots Water will be supplied by two wells, and a private water service district farmed consisting of the homeowners within the development. One well pumps 13 gal/min, the other 10 gal/min.. A third well may be drilled if required to meet County ordinance. The area is within the Lime Saddle Community Services District. 19. The residential development could be visible from the P entz-Magalia Highway, and may alter the open space and rural character of the area: .Some visual dis- traction could result from the 'aewage ponds, unless they are landscaped.. 21. There are no recorded archaeological sites on the property. Several rock mortar sites have been recorded on the property to the north. An archaeological survey should be done on the site prior to development. A Chinese rock wall is evident on the site: Mitigation Measures With Tants requiring t tion to greatest extent feasible. Revegetate cut and fill 1. Retain natural vegeta p fill areas . Restrict slopes w plow amounts of water. Compact earth -moving activities to dry months. Place roads and driveways parallel with contour lines; (1 e) 2 Design drainage with si ate flow�and filter or settle o t sedimentity flows and in"channel vegetation or rip -rape to stabilize banks, dis p (3 0 3. Each of the two ponds will be approximataly 3 acres each, so there would be 1 acre of pond per 5 dwelling units. Construct and maintain ponds in accordance with requirements of the California State Regional Water Quality Control Board. They should be fenced with a locked date for safety. Maintain tWo feet water depth in all ponds and limit 80D (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) loading rates to less than IIT. .DISCUSSIO , p.4 0. .8 lbs/day per 1000 sq. ft. of lagoon surface. Control surface emergent and marginal bank -side vegetation. Maintain mosquito fish in the ponds or use pesticides as needed. Aregistered treatment plant operator may be required to maintain the system under direction of a sewage maintenance district. (10, 17 a,b) 4. The sewage ponds should be landscaped. Maintain at least 100 feet se paration between ponds and dwelling units. Construct ponds in an'irregular shape to resernble a natural pond. (19) 5. Design residences to blend with the natural surroundings. Maintain natural vegetation where possible. Use colors on dwelling units that harmonize with the natural landscape. (19) TPlicant,,.-'" . Quiver hacker Assc�,soris I'arcol /j, DATA SHE, ET A. Prodect Dosr.r : tion Typo Of PrcjOct: Subdivision of 44 acres 24 .Brief Description: 44 acres to be divided into 30 lots (25 lots if parce3 exchange with State cannot Le completed) s, Location: approximatelY 15 miles north `of Oroville and 5 miles south just west of Pentz-Magalia Highway of Paradise n Density t o f r� .,_� Pro used y Development: 1 1/2 acres/I)U a, S. ,Amount of Tm � : L (44 �ci � 0 DU) pervious Surface n a roh,, 6. Access and Nearest Public Road s acres ( ) '_property f_ _ro mon Pehtz-Maga lia Rd. _ 7 Method Of Sewage D_,i,cposa1. S�e ponds and septic tanks 8• Source of Water Supply: Public water system with wells as a 9. Proximity of Power Lines : O nsite source 'l0- Potential for further land divisions and development: None tE. Envror.,m • ental Settinp,_ Physical Environment Im Terrain a4 General Topographic Character: Flattop of ridge surrounded S b lopes .._,_ Y steep b. Slo Q p .s . R doetoo• 2 to 10%a Ri�c�; c. Elevation: goo - 1100 feet d. Zimi. taint; Fac�ors Sloe _ 2• Soils Typer, and C]l�rc1 r, Gex'i sti c Tootnes-Stover come vi►lex, Moder permeability, , ell=drained, moderate erosion hazard, Soil lessthan1 to 2 feet deep. `.." b. zmiting ��actor : Shallawn ss 13tn3ted ercolation slo �e 3a Naturo l nazards of the Land a. Earthquake Zone Moderate b. . g d Land8l. Fire riazard: H i h . - Extreme c. ide Potential. High me nt �,on Potential �.al. M oderate g c Expansive Soil Potential ,flydrology Low _ . a. Surface Water:, Lime Saddle Matlha orl LOke Oroville directly east 1/? iritprmittent stream in canyon to the s- wa mile, . A�l.�endix F Page ?a of 9 Q /JAi V.LV VVilVili K. V.K. .. �� is � .. ..•.. __.-- .. it • i ' U ground 14ater: Variable at depths of 83 -.300 feet c . Drainage Characteristics Excellent - ridge top. d. Annual Rainfall (normal) : 40- 4 5_ inche s e Limiting Factors: None 5 Visual/Scenic Quality: Excellent rural mountainous area A 6, Acoustic Quality: Excellent (noise from Pentz-'M;agali,a H ighway is present) ?. Air Quality Excellent most of the year Biological Environment: 8. Vegetation: Foothill woodland and chaparral, digger pine,, interior live oak, blue oak, grassland. 9. 4; ldlif e Habitat : Upper Sonoran Life Zone with abundant wildlife Cultural Environment 10. Archaeological and Historical Resources in the area: Area not surveyed. Property is potentially sensitive 114 Butte 'County General Phan designation: Interpreted AuR per planning staff (Steve Streeter) 12. Existing Zoning: SH_,and A-2 134 Existing Land Use ons -site: Vag -int 14. Surrounding Area; a. Zana Uaes: Peutz-Macalia Highway and Lake Oroville,to the east; scattered residential at low densities to the south and west.-- b. est._b. Zoning: SH and A-2 _ c Geri. Plan. designations Oben and 'Crazing: 'howev�, -interpreted as -Agricultural-Residential due to rural developments and terrain d. Parcel Si eg : Various (AP"ML41•-03-115. e Population-. Sparse Parish Camp to the east) Character of Site and Area: Agricultural -,Residential 16. Nearest Urban Area: Oroville 15 miles 17. Relevant Spheres of Influence: The proiect lies within Lime Saddle,,,._,,_ Commuiit _Services 1District, _ Butte Co: Mos' uito Abatement District and 18 lmpro�ementsl an�ar s rtari roes: istraCt,: A NSA _ 19 Fire Protection :Service; a udtee County Fire Dept. has auto - gree ent with ity of Paradise a. Noarest County (:;Sta'te4j Eire Station: _ mi es, Ymto 8 minutes away 'b. Water Availability?.. Fire.truck capacity, and 2 onsite wells 204 Schools in Area:, - 2: Spring Valley Elementary. 3-8: Concow Elementary, 9-12: Oroville High School Apps ad.ix F -- page 7b of 9 DETERMINATION enc (To be completed by the Lead Agency On the basis of this initial evaluation.- �o osed pr6jeCt COULD NOT ht effect ave IONiislreconmended. I find tate pl p' and a PdEGATYVE DECLARAT on ti; e environment, . osed project could ha -;e a sign- �� T find that although the prop there Will not be a sign- ificant effect on the environment, dried to the pTeject ficant effect in this case lieetahavethe ee it gation measures described on the attached s IS RECOMMENDER. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION I find the pi op osed project MAY have a signiais required the environment, and an ENiVIRbNTiENTAL IMPACT REPORT Date --- -- Signature For.. Plan ti in Department Pl a i 3 030V�RFR.'