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*11CATION FOR GENERAL PLAN VENDMENT
BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
APPIAC;t NT, 'Read and follow instructions as set forth on reverse side of this form.
Applicant's name- 1�� � l7�/?7FLI Phone number. 8%/=•5�.�
Applicant's mailing address �. ,,�%f1 ✓t�/T/` G'T' ff% C
AppiiLant's interest in property (Owner, lesser, o' .or) ,,.® ✓�.,:,,.s.
Owner's nalne and address
Assr.ssar's parcel number(s)`�'_ Street address.„
l'esent General Plan designation
I'rrsent
131A,QUt<STED Cl NFMAL PLAN DESIGNATION
i.acation, dimensions and size of areas) t:o be amended
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'kpplieant's reasons for amendment
_.D�SIG�Ly
I hereby declare under penalty of perJut,v that I have read ar,.i understated the instructions and that the foregoing
statements are trite, complete MAI correct to the best or my knotivletge
Dated.'""
ApFitccaut's $ignael
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Project file number._ � _. �l �
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1'eriCw MAY 18 1983
1.1�, Number(s)
ownership
Proof of Agency (tf ttee�led)
;3resent 'Zoning alid :.ieneral
t'lan Designation
,Date Application
Application "Taken
—" l,ocu�ion l csrriptirtl orovilie, celifornia
Legal Deseript ion of Arra
10 Maps of Area and lleprodari , Master
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Receipt Number �'��
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
I. if applicant is not the owner, written authorization by the owner or other proof of agency nrusit
be submitted in order for the appliennt to legally sign tine application. Applications shall be
considered void if not signed by the owner or Ingnl regent.
^. All items on application shall be filled in as completely as possible. If an item is not. opplic-
able:, please indicate by the term "ISA".
3. It is very important that the applicntian Include an accurate and :complete do8eription of tiro
property proposed for amendment. The applimitinn willnot be processed until we receive the
fallowing information about the area(s)'to be amended.
sa. Assessor's parcel number(s) (from the tax bills or Assessor's Nlops)4
h, Strect nddresses (if available),
c. Distances- and dircctiatrs to nartred streets, bodies of twitter or railroads.
d. Legal description (subdivision lot numbers, fractions of sections or distances and.
bearings of perimeter dimensions).
e. 10 copies of map with areas) outlined (Assessor's neap, subdivision mall, zoning map
or other map showing parcels) and a reproducible master of the reap.
It. Application must include n completed "Appendix l,4',nvironmenLill. Information F orin".
ti. Because the California Government .Code requires that local general plans be integrated and
internally consistent, amendments try the Land Use Ilan tblap(s) of the. Butte County General
Ilan must be consistent with written policies and standards contained in the adopted clo-
mcnts of the plan.
6 The
hnth"Application
l?lunhintop
Crannusrsi�,n�andI3
an 'kilaurrl of S�nperuisoenL" is r�ecl to public hear'nfs iand approval
by .
s.
e, i p • e p� !�,�f
Pecs may be aid in trash a�--- r' rliech made payable to l reastrrer of Butte � ,
Application fct�4 as of (date) me $
�. , County".
B. Before subini:tting the appliraLion, applicant is requested to discuss with 81aff till qucstimal
abolitpa
lcation requirements, C ountw Procedures, siw des"tgnation criterin and policy con-
al
9Applicant is requested tolie as complete as possible, in stating the, .rensrins for the applivii.
tion and nnc•ourageu to discuss in wpii;itt,l; thr, propc%nl'rs volakivance with the policies rtnd
rritcria of the kind Ilse Klerneltt (if the 'l,ltrtto County General flan.
7�-E —U-M 0 L
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Receipt #
Project #
APPENDIX E
Date Filed.
Environmental Information ForA
(To be completed by appliconc)
cGENERAL INFORMATION
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1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor:
2, Address of project.,
Assessors Block and Lot Number
3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to 1w contacted
concerning; this project: ,Q;/�'4164"t-17- 4"L-2,� � �.�✓`r
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4, Ty e ofproject: (i.e. rezoning;, subdivision)
5. List and describe any other related permits and other public
approvals required for this project, including those required by
city, regional, state and federal agencies;
6 Existing zoning district
7. Proposed use of site.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
8. Site Size
9, Square footage of building(s).
10, Number of floors of constructl.on.
11. Amount of offWstrcoL parking provided.
12, Attach site devellopment plan,
13, Proposed scheduling,
14, Associated projects, Ufa Co. Plahning10 mm
15. Anticipated incremental development. MAY 18 1983
0mVillo, Cill#omla
Appendix 11. page i of 5
APPENDIX
16 If residential
sizes , include the number. of
, and type, of 11ousehold site expectedunits, schedule of unit
17: If commercial, indicate the type, whether
or regionally . riereµed, square footai;a of sales area,
city
facilities, , nd loading;
18. If industrial, indicate type, estimated
andloading facilities, employment yment per shift,
19. If institutional., indicate the major function
employment per shift, estimated occu anc a estimated
sand community benefits to be derivedpancyl loading f
� facilities,
20• If the project a�zvo�vc�s a,
application, state this and variance, conditional �r.se 0,1. catain
required. indicate clearly why the K.1lapli rxi:i c�t't. is
Are the following items applicable to the
Discuss below all iters checked es project- or 11S effect
neces,,ary) ; y (attach additiona`i Sheets as
YES Nor
.
21, Cham,,:- in existing features of
or hills e an bon ,
, r ,substantial alteration Of ground r hes , lakes, .
�;raund contours,
ex, Sa.F;nia ?.rsnt chail�;e in scenic views oar vistas
2�.
sting residential areas or public lands v roads.
from
23 . 5i niicant?.y than e
� pattern, sole or character of
general are, of project,
24. SinifKcant amounts of solid was-
t;
--� e or litter.
vicinity,
rn ciu:;t., ash, striUke, unlc's or odors in
26,S� gta i "alit change
f
quality or in lake, Stream or cr
q�c�antity, or
alteration of ex6sir�n�ud�ai�aa e
Patterns,
27. Subs tail, 1 cel eh;�nr�
bevels in �,c i.n
V e,irlity,existing 110isc or vibration
.1�
-�---.�
28. Sir�° or 1"illeu lGlncl or on slope
'9. Use or d- spos�al of pratenlria Of' '30 pc+rcent er more,
substances, F �1,Y hazarcir�u:a materials
such as toxic substances,
laznmabl0s or explosive., '
Appendix is Page 2 of 3
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31.
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Substantial change in demand fcr 3
(Police, fizeMunicipal servic.0
, water, sewage, etc.),
Substantially increase fossil
(electricity, oil, fUel consumption
natural gas ,etc.
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32. Relationship to Part of a, larger project or series
Of projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
33. Describe the Project - site as it exists before th
including information On topography, project,
animals, and any cultural, hi Soil stability, el
I plants and
any existing structures on stOric4l or s�,enic aspects. D,9scribe
the site, and the use
q.Propertieso
34. Describe the SurrOUhdin Of the strU(Itures.
On Plants and animals including information
Indicate the type of I and any cultural historical Or scenic aspects.
and use (residential, cop1mercial, _t,.
intensity of land use (one -family, partment houses, J.�'
steres, etc.), and scale Of devslopa shop8, department
rear yard, etc,). ment (height-, frontage, set -back,
4ERTIFICAT12,N: I hereby
above and in _ the attached exhify hat the
Cort,11it8 statements furnished
tequired for this initial e 1� present the data and info:rmatioll
that the facts, Va'UatiOn to the best of my
statements, and information ability, anti
Presented at, true correct to the best Of MY knowledge and belief. and
Date.. 7-w93
(Sign
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Appendix 8 - page 3 of
NOTICE
OVERSIZE DRAWING
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AND FILMED ON 35MM
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OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA
G5 -NERAL CLAIM
CLAIMANT: Chuck Horning, oL.incoln Development Inc
ADDRESS: _ . 853 M`i1nz."'111ita, Ct r
CITY & STATE, _- - Chico,Ca. 95926_ IMPORTANT,,
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6/3/8' SEE INSTRUCTIONS
DATE OF CLAW: ON REVERSE SID
suBmIT CLAIM To DEPARTMENT RECEIVING GOODS OR SERVICC-S
DATE DESCRIPTION OF CLAIM (DESCRIBE FULL( TO AVOID IrlI /°t)1 Ahir,taNT
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6/3/83 Refund of tees collected on General. PI -an Arlendmont, t
General Plan, Amendment not necessary '
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Planning Receipt 1171.34 (Rev. Code 112109) 100 00
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TOTAL 100 00
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OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA
GENERAL CLAIM
CLAIMANT. Claud: ICo nine
,-Lic.o. _lit.-__IF).W�ev.
CjQj)lllent Inc.Apbnasst 853 a iaaajtz Ct.
C17Y8STA'ra:Clt]c0sU
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bATE OF CLAIM! 383SEE INSTRUCTIONS
ON RVVERSE SUBMIT CLAIM TO DEPARTMENT RECEIVING GOOpS OR SEpV1G S 5lnr
OATS _.DES I = -
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DU5CRIPTIO=N OF; CLAIM (DC5CFtIC3�._f. i` _. � --_: _ �1k. �tl
G/3/ 3 lZexund of I R,I ,S. fees on Gelicrnl Plan
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LAND OF NATURAL WrALTH AND 13EAUTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE oROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95465
PHONE: 534.4601
,Tune 3, 1983
Lincoln Development Inc
353 Manzanita Ct
Chico Ca 9592
Re General Plan Amendment
Gentlemen:
This is to notify you that we have received your application
for a general plan amendment to change a Low Density Resi-
dential area to Medium Density Residential of property zoned.
"R-411 (Maximum Denaity- Residential Restricted Service) loca-
ted on the south side of Lassen Avenue, 1600 feet east of the
` - Esplanade, west of the State Highway 99 Freeway, Chico.
It has been determined that the subject property is interpreted
to be in the General Plan as Medium Density Residential designa-
tion, therefore, it is unnecessary to make an application for
a General Plan Amendment.
Attached are two claim forms: one for Planning and one for
Environmental Review. Please date and sign the claim forms
and return them to this office for further processing.
If we Can be of further assistance in the future, please feel
free to contact this department
Sincerely,
A� Kircher
Director of P1anhing
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OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA
GENERAL CLAIM
cLAIMANTt Chuck ilornin $Lincoln Develo 'ment 1nc.
ADDR,ESSt 853 _Dlan7anita Ct.
CITY & STATE: Chico, Ca. 95926
IMPORTANT:
DATE OF CLAIM. 6/3/83 SEE INSTRUCTIONS
ON REVERSE S►OE
SUBMIT CLAIM TO DEPARTMENT RECEIVING GOobS OR SERVICES
(DESCRIBE
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p%rE DE5CR1►'TION OF CLAIM DESCRIBE FULLY TO AVOID Ci[.,I;.AY)
6/3/83 Refund of fees collected on General Plan. Amendillollt
General Plan Amendment not necessary
AP 44-83-04
Planning Receipt #7134 (Rev. Code #2109)
UNT
100, 00
TOTAL 10-0 00
r the undersigned, deeiare under petiaity of perjUry that the services or artleles claimed htAVe been perlp
clormetl or delivered, and that thio
tmto true and correct as stated,
Dated this yy dely of ,i.✓aHiiiiilii.lii.i.aia ! 1g i atCallli `-
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t, the undersigned, hiPeby certify thoti to the best of my knoWiedgc, the services or erticjes epeclfled obbVr
livered and that than to a budget Appropriation Q or Specific Board Approvaj 0 (Check one) to -e the same, haVcbeen petforyned or de -
Dated this.,,,.,,,, ip..y.i1 lrlipi,iHfr day of i9AHH1 atCnj►f:
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AMOUNT ENCUMB. 5UB:D15T:
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OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA
GENERAL CLAIM
.CLAIMANT: Chuck Morning, aLincoln Development Inc.
ADDRESS- 853 tIanzanita Ct.
CITY & STATE; Chico , Ca. 95926 IMPORTANT;
SEE INSTRUCTIONS
DATE OF CLAIM., 6/3/83 ON REVERSE SIDE
SUBMIT CLAIM TO DEPARTMENT RECEIVING GOODS OR SERVICES
DATE I DESCRIPTION OF CLAIM (DESCRIBE FULLY TO AVOID 'DELAY)
6/3/83 Refund of R.R.I.S fees on General Plan Amendment
General Plan Amendment not necessary
AP 44-83-04
Planning Receipt #7134 (Rev. Code 0211151)
AMOUNT
N„1
TO'>i'AL
i, the underslocid, declare -under penally of PrJWY that the "services or articles 'elhlmed have been per omed or delUrerod# and that this
elsitn to true and correct as 'stated. i j �..
Dated this day cf .1 r. N. :, 19 .1.N.i at ..i»Aila:r.,f/N...N:.."ii.i callf� ...q�Hµ. ...Ht...i.:Yu«.N.::i:o «..N.wi:iNNlN.wyw:w•»iw
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f, the undersigned, hereby certify that, to the beat of my knawlediei the servicer Of articles apeclflad above have been'perfotmiid ar de•
llvered and that there is a Oudget Approprlationt-1 or Speciri card Approval (trheckoni) for tho lama.
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S I Z E r odea
LOCATION.
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EXISTING ZONING;
ZONING HISTORY a•.
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SURROUNDING ZONING,;
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SURROUNDING LAND USE:
SITE HIgTORY,
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION!
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APPLICABLE REGULATIONS;
DISTRIBUTION LT'S`
�County Public Works
County Env. Health
City of Biggs
City Of Chico
City of Gridley
7— city of Oroville
Town of PaPadise
TtateCounty
IC WATERnsportation Dept.
Berry Creek Water Co.
Bloomer Mtn, Mutual Water Co.
Brush Creek Estates
7— Butte Water District
_�P"CA Water Service Co. (Chico
urban area & Part Of OPOville)
Del Oro Water Co,
(Paradise Pines)
Feather Falls(Louisiana
Pacific)
Forest Ranch Mutual
77— Gran Mutual Skansen Sub.)
7— Green Acres RlehWood Or. -Chico)
7— Gridley Farm Labor Camp
7— Lake Madrone Water Dist,
-7— Magalia CO. Water Dist.
.7— Merry Mtn. Mutual (Clipper
1 11 s )
MMulberry Water (SE Chico)
Northweeds Mutual(
Forest Ranch)
Ramirez Water
Springs of Living Waters
(Richardson Springs)
Sty "linq City
(Diamond Inte -itio
vista Mutual
COMMUNITY SERVICES
_ Lime Saddle Comm, Sepv, Dist,
BP�T_Ninr
utte Creek Drainage Dist,
/P*o Pacif—Jc
Gas & Electric
RE PROTECTION
El Medio Fire PrOtecto Dist.
County Fire Department -
MO State Division of Forestry
j9AII-T�0ABATEMENT DISTRICT$
Durham - 0 r 0 "A -"
POLICE PROTECTION V'lle- Or Butte County
7 Z -1 _" -11 -1 -1 1 _J1 I
State Highway patrol
County Sheriff
I FOR REV TS
LU_18ATiON W
Water Dist,
ButtC Water Dist
7—Durham 1pr, hist,
77—Oroville-Wyand, Irp. Dist.
7- Paradise Irr. Dist.
7- Richvale Irr. Dist
Table Mtn, IPP, Dist.
ThernialitO Irr. Dist:
RnMATION FACILITIES
Chico �_" FACILITIES �1111 L
......... Chico Are6-Rec. ' & Park Dist, Rec
Feather River
Durham Area Rec & Park Dist.
Paradise Rec. & Park Dist.
Dist,
Pichvale Rec. & p,,.rk Dist.
7— State Parks & Rec ' t,
Z' State Fish & GamE DeptDep.
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Biggs uni-
fied
Butte Cool"lunity, College
Butte COun
CA State tySup. of Schools
Chico Unified University, Chico
Durham Unified
Feather Palls Union
Golden Feather Union
Gridley High
Gridley Union
DrOville Elementary
)POville Union High
'al"MO Unified
'alermo Union
lioneer Union
`herma I ito Uhi
on
SEWERS
="havle Sanitary r)ist.
N. Burbank Pub, Utility Dist.
(S' OPOville & Kelly Ridge)
Skansen Sub, (CSA 21)
Sterling City Sewer Maint, Dist,
Thermalito I.., Dist. (CSA 96)
RESOURCE - MANAGEMENT
State Water Resources Dept.
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Bureau of Land Management
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SKYWAY RELOCATION PROJECT:- INITIAL STUDY
AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION
BUTTE COUNTY,, CALIFORNIA
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Proposed Byi
Butte County Department of Public Works
County Center Drive
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Oroville, CalifornlD. 95965
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Prepared By 1.X4 ANALYSTS
West Seventh Avenue
Chico, CA 95926
(91.6) 342-599
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Mti�y 90 1983'
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Y. PROJECT DESbAIPTION
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iI. ENVIRONMENTAL STETTING
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:SII. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
7
Discussion of Checklist Ite,''ms
14
Required and Recommended5
Mjtc ,,gation Measures
19
IV ALTERNATIVES
APPENDICES
1. Geol,ogist's Report
21
2. Botanist's Report
3. Zoologist's Report
29.
3
39
4 Archaeolog st'$ Report
53
5_. Noise Analysis
FIGVAES
Project Location
2
3
2. Project Site
x VAOJECT DESCRIPTION
proponent Butte County ?public Works Department
Location: The proposed roadway is located east of
Magalia and north of the town
the town of
of paradise in Butte County. The project
SES of the SE!
area extends north from the
of section 36, T.23N., R.3D., Along the W
of 'the W of Section 31, T.21., R 4E.
(see Figures 1 and 2)
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Pro, eco: Details'- tion of The Butte County Public Works
is to relocate a pot oftthe
meht proposing
Skyway in Magalia. The project consists of
be constructed
a new two-=lane roadway to
one -mile length of the abandoned
along a
railroad right --o -way between Pentz Road
Road in Magalia.
in. Paradise and Coutolenc
would be used as the primary
The new road
Skyway route, and the existing Skyway would
serving
become a secondary route primarily
the town of Magalia. Both routes. would, conn-
duct two-way traffic; with controls such as
signs, and Left turn lanes
stop signs, yield
at each intersection•
The proposal in -eludes a x:00 foot wide right
road surface
approxi
of -way, with a paved
-mately twenty-five feet wide, The roadbed
surface will be at the present ground
segment east and
elevation 0 except for a
north of the Historic Depot where the road-
bed will be lowered as much as eight
grade. At the
feet to maintain proper
intersection with the existing Sky-
northern
way the proposed roadway is curved to avoid
outcropping and the cypress
a serpentine rock
trees which grow in the serpentine soils.
vements 11 be made at boy :Y terminal
�[inpro ' . kui
to adeq,uatc sight, dis-
intersections provide
tances and safe turning movemehis. This
tax
project will be funded with local gas
of
finds; and has been proposed A8..a means
traffic hazards along this portion
toducing
of the SkyWaY , . According to C6.iiiorni,a High-
report records;
way patrol traffic accident
this segment of Skyway has a very poor saf ety
record., with mors than 'a dozen accidents an-
nually IU recent years.
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II ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Physical. Environment
A. Terrain hic Character: Nearly level
a. funeral Topograp
by mountainous
railroad bed bounded rugged,
teras in.5-40%, excert
b. Slopes; Range approximately
than 1�C�
railroad bed with slope of less
Elevation: Approximately 2,360 :poet along
c.
proposed route,
d. Limiting Factors: None
B. Soils
a Type aril Characteristics: Mudf.low deposits
Ch 'red soil.
basalt weathered deep, clay-t%
Low shrink -swell caracity.
b. Limiting Fauire
ctors: Fill areas ratruction,
co
additional, compaction during
CoNatural Hazards
a. Earthquake'Zonei Regional association wit h. the
No evide` oe of active
Foothill Fault Zone.
found along the PtOJ act route.,
faults was
(See Appendix ) , ect roe"
b. Erosion Potential: Low along Proi
depending
J.ow to moderate in surrounding area
�.
on slope and vegetative cover.
e. Landslide Potential: Minimal
fine haza"rd, varyi.nb
di Fire Ha�a.rd: Low to extxen'e
seasonally.
e. Expansive So9.3Potentia`!: Minimal.
D. Hydrology internnittent drainage
Surface Watetr. Very` minor;
a.
channels crusts proposed route No year round
other surface water features are
streams ox
found along the route.
b, Groundwater' Not app livable.
Drainage Cliaractexist d8: Steep, iiltermittent
C,
drainage channels.
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E. Visual/Scenic
Quality : Scenic views of the lVest
Branch. Featl�zer River Canyon; �Oz•ested'
slopes mountain
F. Acoustic Quality: Aiodern,te to high amble
levels from t�'afi�, on existin Sk ht noise
cv,cles Which frequently use the abandonandxmotor-
road bed.
G. Air QualitYGoon to very' good'.
Biological Environment
A. 'Vegetation! predominantly
Yellotv pine forest with
chaparral species in
along the margins of thevsite.Y divtuxbed areas
serpentine OU gins
Vdgetation on the
cypress and one rare speciesdo lllgrove oy Macnab
ritillar,ia, See A Yr the Butte
�• Appendix 2-)
B. wildlife Habitat;
narrowness and disturbedlcondiat value due to the
and the y ion of the route,
Prox3niit to the existing Skytvay. The
use of the railroad bed by motorcycles and oil-
road vehicles further reduces the hlOs at value
Of the Pro, ect area. ('See Appendix 3 )
Cultural EnVironment
A. Archaeological
materials or feature swere observed
'Resources: No nx�ehistoric
ject area: Historic within along the the pro-
lode the Ma alfa De of proposed
Depot, the railroad' bridge
�lidroute anc o:t either side oD pot
abucnab Cypress he
Grove' Coutolenc Road an
the Sk .locates , 'the intersectionto
Yway and Cautolenc road... {See Appendix �)
Be General pl'aa Designation
1. General Plan, A and Existing Zoning;
2. Zoniit g 'iculttzral-Residential
(a) .9-40 east Of right-6f-Wa (AR)
(b) -C at depot Y
(c) RT -1 and ARKU in area of
Pentz Road �Sls
intersection. � YWaY
C.
Existing Land Use in Project Area;
i• Abandoned railroad bed
Z, residential uses lo
and at n -dated approxily halmsWwa+Y
ert enh,ate
orthof the right_
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E. Visual/Scenic
Quality : Scenic views of the lVest
Branch. Featl�zer River Canyon; �Oz•ested'
slopes mountain
F. Acoustic Quality: Aiodern,te to high amble
levels from t�'afi�, on existin Sk ht noise
cv,cles Which frequently use the abandonandxmotor-
road bed.
G. Air QualitYGoon to very' good'.
Biological Environment
A. 'Vegetation! predominantly
Yellotv pine forest with
chaparral species in
along the margins of thevsite.Y divtuxbed areas
serpentine OU gins
Vdgetation on the
cypress and one rare speciesdo lllgrove oy Macnab
ritillar,ia, See A Yr the Butte
�• Appendix 2-)
B. wildlife Habitat;
narrowness and disturbedlcondiat value due to the
and the y ion of the route,
Prox3niit to the existing Skytvay. The
use of the railroad bed by motorcycles and oil-
road vehicles further reduces the hlOs at value
Of the Pro, ect area. ('See Appendix 3 )
Cultural EnVironment
A. Archaeological
materials or feature swere observed
'Resources: No nx�ehistoric
ject area: Historic within along the the pro-
lode the Ma alfa De of proposed
Depot, the railroad' bridge
�lidroute anc o:t either side oD pot
abucnab Cypress he
Grove' Coutolenc Road an
the Sk .locates , 'the intersectionto
Yway and Cautolenc road... {See Appendix �)
Be General pl'aa Designation
1. General Plan, A and Existing Zoning;
2. Zoniit g 'iculttzral-Residential
(a) .9-40 east Of right-6f-Wa (AR)
(b) -C at depot Y
(c) RT -1 and ARKU in area of
Pentz Road �Sls
intersection. � YWaY
C.
Existing Land Use in Project Area;
i• Abandoned railroad bed
Z, residential uses lo
and at n -dated approxily halmsWwa+Y
ert enh,ate
orthof the right_
_6
if
3. Commercial uses located at northern end of
right-of-way in
the old depot building.
4• Residential and rcommercial uses located along
the existing Skyway in
the tgwn Of Magalia:
Vacant forest sand locate(,
the aright -ofd -way: eaUt and north of
D. Character of Site and Area: Residential, and comme -
cial development existingSkyway r
portation eorridnr, The y y o a busy trans-
character of a rural alley, reged route has the
y regularly used by
mot;orc cies and
off-road
3k wa
thy, Y y. vehicle wishing to avoid
FNearest Urban Area:
1, Town of Magalia"bordering Ivestern margin
ra.ght-os -way, Tl of the,
2-; Town of Paradise -encompassing
the southern or -
tion of the route: P
8.
Community of ,Paradise Pines- a
miles north of Coutolenc 1,5
Road/Skowamately
section. Road/Skyway
Y inter -
F• Relevant Spheres of Influence: Butte County)
_Paradise,
G. Fire protection SerVices:
1. Butte County 1..+ire Department
2, Magalia VolUhteer
Fire DePartme[ t
3, California Department of Forestry Fire
Department
H+
Police protect_
.ion Sexvices:
California Highway Patrol
2. Butte County Sheri±ivs
Department
3: Paradise Police Department
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ENV
III IRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
BACKGROUND
1: Name of Proponent Butte Count De »;rtr__ n_ent
2. Address and Phone �L i
?? Couil-ty NumberG
Number of Proponent
Center ,Drive
worTr�
Orovil.le CA 95965 -
916 L 534-4651
3• ' Name of Proposa,l�knwav Re1on
ENVIRONMENTAL IMpAe Ts
(Items marked with an asterisk are explained at
Oi the checklist.)) the
end
lo Earth, �Vi 1 YES MA BE
�-� l the
No
Proposal result in significant:
a• Unstable earth conditioti,s or in
changes in
geologic substtucture8v
b. Disruptions dis , "
p�.acements, com-
paction or overcovering
x*
of the soil?
c, Change`in topography or
face relief features remoValWind Sur -
topsoil? or
d: Destruction eoVering or modiTica-
tion of �
X
an
physical y unique geologic or
y cad. features?
e. Increase in wind or water erosion.
Of soils, either
on or oil the site? X
f� Changes in deposition or erosion"
of beach sands,
Or changes in
f deposition 'erosion
wilt may or
y modify the channel 'of a
river or stroam
or the bed of any
bay.; inlet or lake?
go Loss ofprime ----
agricul.tUrally
productive
soils outside
designated urban
area8;?
1
YES MAYBE
NO
h. Exposure of people or propert3t to
geologic hazards such as earthquakes,
landslides, mudslides, gFoundL (ailuro,
or similar hazards?
2. AA. r . Will the proposal 'result i n
a; Substantial deterioration of
*
ambient or local air quality? � L
b The creation of objectionable
X
odors, smoke or fumes'? ._._..:
c4 Significant alteration of air
'temperature,,
movement, moisture or
or any change in climate,either
locally' ,or regionally?
3 „eater. Will. the proposal result in substantial'
a. Changes in currents, or the course
or direction of water movements?
b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage
patterns, or the rate and amount Of %
surface Water runoff?
c. Need for off-site surface drainage
improvements) including vegetation
removal, channel zation or culvert
install.ation7 �
--y—
d., Alterations to the course or flout
of flood WAter8?
e. Change in the amount of surface
X
Water in any Water body?
-f , Discharge into surf ace waters) or
in any alteration of surface
Water' quality, including but not
l.ithited to temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity?
---
Alte tfttion of the dilsection or
X e
rate of '17:oW of ground Waters?
ho Change in the quantity or quality
of ground waterseither through
direct additions or WithdraWals,
or thtbq& interception o r an
aquifer by cuts or exdPNat ions?
,gam
YES MAYBE
.� � NO
i. Reduction in the amount Of water,
otherwise available for PVblic`
water supplies?
4
J, 'Exposure of people or propert,i
tO 'related
water hazards sri:rh
as flooding',
4. Plant'Lite, Will the
=�.:. proposal' result
in substantial;
a. Loss of vegetation or change in the
diversity of species or number
of any species of plants (including
trees, shrub8, grass, crops,
microflora and
aquatic plants)?
x
..._" -.
'
b . Reduction of the number s of any
unique, rare or endangered species
Of plants?
o. Introduction of new species of
Plants into an areas nr in a
batrier to the normal replenish-
ment of existing species?
d, Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural
crop?
X
5. Animal, Life. Will the proposal, result
1, substantial.-
ubstantial;V-
V-Change in the diVersity of specwtes,
or numbers of any species of
animals?
l a
b, Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered
---`
species
of animals?
.. _._ X
Tntroductiot: of new species of
animals into an area,or xesu].t
111 a barrier to the migration
or Movemoht of animals?
X
d Reduction oaf, encroachment upoho
or deterioration to okisting
fish
or wildlife habitat'?
,gam
•
R, �f
resources?
b. Depl()
_tjollK1 an .....
neiturnl resourc6?nonrenewable
lb. Risk
nvo >e` the
s t oDoes Proposal
os .ion or
the lUdIhse of hazardouf an slsubstanco8
( ticluding
.
6.
oil,) pesticides,
No ire„ WillYEIS
the
MAM. No
or upset conditions?
Po
proposal. result in
substantial;: '
.�,
a•. Increases
rate ox t.,e human Y,,ur growth
an area Population of
in noise levels?
or Ph divide an
established
b. L'xposure of
noise People to sever
levels?
g*
fou -.fin.• Will the
significant) proposal
Lilt and Aare. Will the
produce si g ;I. jx . ant
1i oProposal
ht
�Aare?
�Lan._ nd� Use. Wi11 the proposal
L
result
in a significant
2• Alteration of the planned land
Of an
area use
or establisli a trend
fhich will demonstrably
lead to
such alteration?
j
b• Groper- with uses ori adjoii ng
properties,
_ R*
or conflict With
tvi1li
established recreational
tional, religious or scieOduc
uses of` n
an area?
9. Natural 1Resources, Will the
�'-
resvl,t in substantial proposal
a. Demand ���, Or increase in the rate
of use: 1.144 • 1
4tiy natural
resources?
b. Depl()
_tjollK1 an .....
neiturnl resourc6?nonrenewable
lb. Risk
nvo >e` the
s t oDoes Proposal
os .ion or
the lUdIhse of hazardouf an slsubstanco8
( ticluding
oil,) pesticides,
chemicals
ori radiatioix) �:h tl1e�
ace idem Ali
or upset conditions?
Po
ula•.` will the --.__
.:-.�..�
significantly
alter thrloca,
da stribution, den,�sit eiori
rate ox t.,e human Y,,ur growth
an area Population of
or Ph divide an
established
06MMUnity r
lie
fou -.fin.• Will the
significant) proposal
hotsin Y affect eXisting
or create a d0mand for
�`�slditxohal.
housing?
using?
ES
MAYBE No
1.3. :ra. nspott a iOn Circlllation6 Will the
Proposal resul' in
a. -Generation of substantial additional
movement?
ovements
'
-
b. Significant effect$ on existing
--.�
parking facilities or demand
for new parking
c. Substantial imp act upon. existing
transportation systems?
X14 Significant alterations to present
Patterns of circulation or mcveinent
Of people and/or goods?
X*
o: Alterations to waterborne, rail or
air traffic?
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists
or pedestrians?
14. Public Services. Will 'the proposal have
an effect upon, or r-�sul•t in a stibstanttal
need for
new ori altei,d governmental
services in any of the following areas:
a.: Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
—
C, Schools?
d Parks or other recreational:
facilities?
e Maintenance of public facilities,
X
including roads?*
f' Other governmental servioos?
_ X
En_.�.,orgy. Will the proposal result it)
a. Use; of substantial'amounts of fuel:
or onergy?
�
"r
b: Substantial increase in demand upon
existing sources
of energy, or
requires the development of new
sources of energy?
X
rtt.t d i't� . I►.► .J .L ane proposlll t•r.�u 1 t i ti
' r new system:,, tsr Su1�:Lttrtt to
ait,ur�tictta,; t the frJll,t Wintr ut ,lit tis :
a, iciwc:r or nttUral bas?
b» Cctmnurnit;h,tans systems?
c.: IV e r ?
_ x
d S�we:r
('will trunk l
ine
.:xtendvd, U
providing OuPac:ity
to 80rve new develc)E)mUn t )?
X
c=,: Storm water draina.t;c5?
X*
1.7: Human health. Will th'c.., -
result in, proposal
a. Creation of any hualt;, hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)?'
bi Exposure of
health hazards
?nle to pc�tentirl
18: in -a the proposal ro8utt
l Wte, Ivill
:
in any Significant impacts as5ci(.i'aL,.Id
with solid waste dispo;za.' or li '
_
control,?
�.
s ll tltct proposal tu8ul t.
huey IjUI)l 1c.
`
�or
de'
`sibnatt_ 'd z eco gni Zed steal
Upon to the
public, or Will tl�i
proposal result in the Creat on cel' all
aesthetically offensive Bite Open t.tt
public'. view?
20, fec tulltioh . 1Vill the proposal restil t
ih ii .impact upon the quality
or
ctU.ltit i t'.y UC exiStih� ubl iC
tion faciii t ie57
1
.:� X
� f'tl 212 *iC111 ' HisL0Y►tLtjI Wilt ttlo
proposal rcjst.tlt in Itn alteration ()v
a sibnificant archal�t lt�t;irral c31,
i,ir tOrIcal site; st .uCture,
ob'J ut
or building?
X*
i
YES
MAYBt NO
22 Mandatory PL-ndin s of Signif canon.
a, Doesto theproject
.l ctuhave the potontial,
r je-
�g p
_ _ q al ity of the
environment, substantially reduce
the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species cause a fish. or wildlife
population to drop below self-
Sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal com-
munity, reduce the number or restrict
the range of a rare or endangered
plaint or animal or eliminate important
'
examples of the major periods of
California history, or prehistory'?
JL
b. Does the project have the potential
to achieve short term benefits to
the detriment of 'publ..g1y_ adopted
long-term environments goals?
%*
c. Does the project have impacts which
are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable?
(a project may impact on two or
more separate resources where the
impact an each resource is reluLivoly
small, but where the effect of the
total of those 3tnpuet5 on the
environment is 83bnificunt.)
d. Does the project have environ►itc,tll.t fi
Lf1'ects which will cause sub8Luntia.1
adverse effects on human beii qs,
either directly or indirectly?
X
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This i surface hasten
right-of-way. for
are not suitable-
and altered. Soils along the. route
other productive uses.
agriculture or
Stormwater runoff wi'�,l be slightly increased with
1, sur
e �
the addition of the impervious Toad
increased Tun off at articular point
yarn
the amount of the roadway
be minor, some areas downslope
should
may be exposed to increased erosion.
omni -Means, Ltd., of Sacramentosprepared
2.a. for this project.
quality anatys�
case ana., . for predicting
ia II sl
2hepmodel�providesodeled
worst
The
air quality impacts based on pTesent and pro -
sis
potentia].
ected traffic levels. Results�onfath2 ppart$ndicate
ormillion
resat
that
this project could
(Ppm) increase in carbon mo, �cide level. .
is not sgti� f ics�nt� 5
repreen.tingst case situation,
affect air qua:llty.
and will not adversely
that the Caline 3 model does not
d be noted
It shout have indicated
account for slope, a factor- which may due to steep
Skyway
higher Co levels On the Oxisting
of the Galina
at eitheet endr, - saisaooft the Butte
segments tilepwith
3 data provided y
County Department of public Works.
Impervious surfacing Ill
thersite.hAs'noted above,
frie om
rate of stormwater runoff wide, runoff
because thebeoconcentratedb6ft signifidantyquantities.
should not
wire
Drainage fac,.`lities will bsl eq erod to control in-
3.c sion. Culverts
down p
creased 'runoff 9.r�d p revent to 60hvey
Which ethe siteb
will beinstalledbedrainageo cross
water from existing ues
I
Nater bars and other similarin
nstalled ifiroiecessaryg
for slowing runoff may
same drainage channels.
eS in
enaahgOt d sRecstern,
Botanical s rveys for rare and
4.b, nducted y
the protect ti'"hity were co (See Appendix 2) Al-
x.983.
JAI January and Ma.y of
Ph.D., tutie fritillaria, is
of lilythe
though onetarospecies
known to have beim present north
date ctedCdurin;ntheSedsurveys
p,s`h,o evidence of it was
Dr. Morn" s conclusion is that this populatiori of the
during the widening of the
lily was probably obliterated
Skyway several years ago,
acc en s involving hazardous substances
such as gasoline and oil is unavoidable with Etny roadway
Project. The proposed route presents no greater risks
than any other roadway, and Ina,y reduce the existing risks
alongthe present route by providing a more efficient and
1evE'l road., In addition, an eIhtial hazards to area
y pot
residents will. be reduced by the physical separation of
the roadway from the existing development.
No other, rare spoeies'were detected. Macnab cypress
which is
not currently •recognized. as rare or endangered,
is found in the serpentine outcropping. Two
of the Mac -
nab cypress represent some of the oldest known of that
species~ The original
project designs have been altered
to avoid removal, of any of these trees.
Sd•
Zoological surveys of the project area, econducted
by Roger J. Le -ever Ph.D., in Februarwere
were
y a
Appendix 3) Dr, Lederer concludes that the value ofe
ethe
area as wildlife habitat is minimal due to its narrowness''
and disturbed state, In addition, the
strip is not
likely to provide habitat for any rage or endangered
animal
species,
'
6.2.
'
S1',��veys to determine present noise levels were con -
along the existing Skyway in February
and March of
1953. A Genrad 1565 sound .meter vas used to measure
traffic
noise. Average noise levels of 67 decibels (dB)
were recorded, :.hdicating that
present noise Leve-:. i ;,r;
relatively high. A projected average no i.•se
�1dB was cAldulated fear --e
,l,iC p.4.�+iicted 1995 traffic volumes.
s represents noi.§e levels which substantially exceed
State recotrunerided standards of 55d1B
average day and night
levels (Ldn) for anaral areas.
Implementation of the proposed roadway will substkn-
tially reduce traffic noise levels
in Magalia by
physicaily separating residents from the majorl,ty of
Skyway traffic.
In addition, the proposed route's loca�-
tion downsla a from Ma alia w
levels. 5) il 1 futher attenuate noise
(Seep
8•a.
Diversion ofthroughtraffic; around Magalia should
not significantly alter land
use in the area. Access
to Magalia will not be restricted; left turn lanes and
appropriate traffic controls will be constructed to eh-
sore
:0
easy access to Magala at either intersection of
the two roadways.
The narrow strip along the proposed rotate is not
likely to attract
new commercial or residential develop"
mbftt, however, it is recommended that `"he
new roadway
anrezoned as a designated Scenic A•igh�..,f to preclude'
any potential roadside development.
10.
The rick ofid . t_
acc en s involving hazardous substances
such as gasoline and oil is unavoidable with Etny roadway
Project. The proposed route presents no greater risks
than any other roadway, and Ina,y reduce the existing risks
alongthe present route by providing a more efficient and
1evE'l road., In addition, an eIhtial hazards to area
y pot
residents will. be reduced by the physical separation of
the roadway from the existing development.