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Dearr U5, FiiClier, _
On yow`u$$estt`r
Our contraci for n' I am wrftin
the Butte coup a to ybu to request pa finent of the
iemenr� Y tY GetteraI Ptaunex�ttrtanding baianc on
t tzti�Y ytu PrP.
our conuact and at this tie I ware, � e come u�' �',7a`urat Resources and Recreation
o£` 638. 0, :. 'list rc,zuestxu s p 'i' e ttizd potur of th; fifth year on
beifere that this .reclu sto b eent of the rem �'
resnns: anctfig; paid balance
"PPrgpriate for the followqua
L We have beenca
e
rTvi
ing thes
CoStS for
over 4Vdears,
At o potnt does ourcontract s#l�zCute that roup z a
of the iernent w M be tied' (0 111 update and .
P ns non tht' bur Preparation
GeIIerat Pan< processing of the C'ounty's entire
ar na print
, eith r d
conduct of our work unng our contract Q
on the e neaotfat o—us in. 1998 or d
Element, was tha �g the
to the. cowpletibrf of work b � mug Of I%X&A- . w
�` btbCrs ever ra►,scd, .and .atto
Burin the past four and
always acted 011e-balfyears, �ruchae to tbu
,aod faith Gowa;rd ='
have bee .n,: honprir�� our C F ,
� r�r�n.�ive to �e Con "� Or�tr�'t �F� tGe
I believe, beenvery underatandut zet�uiaremeatt
tturiiaa of Y, prOJ ct; we have
these g ficutties y Coon $
� past Yea's, and Ibel eve. we have been C and has faced
would be Past
reasouabf by any
.' that which
Therefor profess -ion, :
e= � WOWd be very ttppreciative of any effort 'ou
Cf our, request t y the aVA 'Priate Count
r'�31tef: Y COl1ld.P:COVt'p,
Y personnel
-anda satfsfI ctary iuut;Iusron to thfs
Sincerely;.
Michael G. Clayton Planning ne% ment
PrIncfpai: -
JAN' 13 1993
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Hello, my name is Barbaro Vlornis, I am the general manager of the Butte
Envirc omental Council. I would. like to express BEC s viewpoint an the new Energy,;
lNalwal resources, and Recreation Element, and also on how this new element will be
oeolt with during the on—going General Plan update process,
i
We find the document itself to be, in general, environmentally positive. However,
1hr, vier that all of the environmental ind social impacts of increased mining, limber
�t),[Arations, and urbanizatior, can be gasify and successfully mitigated, as portrayed in
IIIb, document/'E1R, ore very hard to Grept. Even though we know that each major
ifrroject brought oboit as a result of tri;is element will have to undergo environmental
ff.Mew, we. hope the County will strictly adhere Io the General Plan—Zoning, consistency
'rtguirernent of State low, having on environmentolly positive General Plan policy is not
P
nough, these general policy statements must be incorporated into the daily zoning and
planning work the County does on each, individual project that is proposed*
County
e, act
held to date, We also implor' e the County to ok�awx full review of this new element as part of
.�e on—gong General Plan update process. At the update meetingsy
personnel suumea to express the opinion, that, since this element was jest developed
!ond revie-wed, therewould be rr��n►matr if ony,. �� review -a� part of the General Plan
update process, As is very clearly stated in the County's existing Land Use Element of
�
fig, ""Because the Elements of the General Pion are interactive the policies of one
Element can Influence and modify the policies of another," Unless you are olreudy
ra:rt in of the outcome of the update crucess and of the content of the new General
Finn, it seems presurn,ptuous"to assurne that rrra maj3r ospecis of the'Energy, Natural
,Resources,. ao,d Recreation Element will be affected or need to be amended as port of
Me devefooment of o totolly fIPw t,PnPrA,'k Finn
[1>terDepartmental.
1 P mer�tai l►elmoralr��, w n
'Planning Commissic%
From'; David Hironimus, Planning Department
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Subject Energy, Natural Resources and Recreation Element, Circulation and Comments
Date,, February 13, 1991
Recent comments received regarding the Energy, Natural Resources and Recreation Element express concern
than the Cities and Recreation Districts have not reviewed and responded to the Element, and that these same
c ntitie: Willi not be at our public hearing since they have not seen the draft document,
agencies and organizations received copies of the Draft. Element:
The following 1: Jere :Bolster
2. Butte County 111wWrig commission members
3. Butte County Roard. of Supervisors members
4. State Clearing_ House, (Responsible forcirculation to State Agencies)
S. Citizens Advisory Committee, members
h• Butte County 14braries (S copies)
7. The six surrounding Counties
8„ CSUC Library,
9: Butte College Library
10. The Recreation Districts
11, Fred Brooks, Dept, of Recreation and Park .Management, CSUC,
12, The five Cities.
13. irrigation Districts
14, PG & E
15, Butte CoUlItYMkiing Committee — ,
1G. Nati ale Plant Society
17, Responsible Butte County departments
The eletnen.t has also been distributed to numerous private dtirens and friterga groups:,
Vritten +comments Tlie Gh ca Equestrian Associaand its ttk h
ave been received from.,
Chico
orL
2. Fred Brooks, Dept of Recreation and park Management, CSUC,
3. Mike Heath, Director, Peather River Recreation and Park District:
4: Harrold Galliet, Butte County Citizens for Responsible Land Use.
5', Betty Vassar; Btitte County Citizens for. Responsible Land V6.
7. Charles Stuntp, Senior Planner, 'Town of Paradise,
8. Butte County Mosquito Abatement DlsWet,
9,1 Tom Barrett, Nardi Valley Center fbr AAppropriate Technology:
10, Steve Brown, Butte County Fire Deptw
114 Nancy Hattsorr, .California Energy Commission.
12. Callfortua Department of Fish and Game,
13., Howard Snydiir, Butte County Director of Euviroiimental Health.
Adtliti
Cailiomha StateUniversity, Chico
01co, Calif:,rnia 95929-050
Department o€ Recreation and Parks Manag{91G) 898-6408ement
" Community, Recreation E Commercial Recreation FAX: (916) 898-6557
Varks and !Natural Resources
'"Therapeutic Recreation
Da:tel February 8, 1991
To Butte County Planning Com tnfssion
From: Dr. Fred A. Brooks, CsU. Chico
sub!: Review of proposed Energy, Nat ral Resources and
Recreation element for Butte County General Plan,
cc: Board of SUpe_rvisors,
Butte, County _
City' Council, City of Chico
Planning Commision, City of Chico
City Council, City of grovi.11e
Planning Commiss ion, City of 01:,,) lt;
.�' City Council, City of Gridley
own Council Town of Paradise
Planning Commission Cit of Gridley
Planning Commission, Town of Paradise
Board, of Directors, Chico Area Recreation and Park
District
Board of Directors,. Paradise Recreation and Parte
District
Board of Directors; Feather River Recreation and
Park District
of Dixetrtors Dux`ham Recrat10t7 aril Park
Board
District
Dear Comml�sion members,.
The, County's recent actions to support sound, whollstic
planning,in Butte County are highly, cotninended. As you fully
realize thea plight of the County as well as that of the State
are primarily a result of past planning and decisions
We (who represent the public interest) ate not against
good, beneficial devel6pmenti however we must be sure that
all future development, to the greatest extent possible,
addiress' and lakes care of all of the needs and pirobl.ems it
+creates and that it `is financially t*bVet ed or we ;will dust
acerbate Our current problems in the County,
Regarding the proposed FnezgY, Natutal Resources and
Riecreation Element for Butte Coutlt`�, this propo"sed document
has ntitnero'us serious def,icent:ies, In addition, this
document, which has signzf�.cant Impact, oar a lace Of positive
impact; Oil the Cities and districts in Butte CoUntyt had not
been reviewed and te5pondnd to by any city or district«
The''Cailtornia State'Ut.Nditit
Date. January 21,, 1991
to ch;�rles A. Nelson,- Butte County Planning Ca�t�}tiss aver
Vi oma Fred A. Brooks, CSU,, Chico
in 0 Consultant in Comprehensive planning
w+ obJ c, Aevi„ew of proposed Energy, Natural Resourcesr and
itecreation Element for Butte County;
(speclf C referrals are by parl'e then
Thank you for the apportuni ty to review thi,; Proposed element and make r pr.,posec,
pertinent remark- tit<�t aze in the best IhIterest
Of Butte C�llint' and its res.idpnts,. 1 Will not address the Energy
element of parts some of the Natural Resource or Open space
Ele'> en`tI hpwever, l will: address, significant and vital pants of
thos elements that relate;
to
recreation element. r'ecreation as well as the
In Summar -
Y. as related to open Space, Natural. Resources and.
Recreation, this, proposed element is cohfusi;t
inadequate, and does. not g, poorly orga,hized,.
_,provide the directioij needed to lead or
guide the County in the area Of Natural Rn,tource and open 'Space.
protection and enhancement ar meeting cltrrentar t
""teat 0h nseds despite its, s. �e and the funds pendedtto
provide this planning tool. ex
point some gross deficiencies and, as time allows,
Provide directio
Pg q
elements Intendedn for rovidin an ode nate document for the
This dicurrent is somewhat deficientfrom Cover to Craver.
in the document g my rerruire element
Por example, the most si nificant and the o
title —�• is not even listed on the cover oe
Page,. C�ttless one looked inside, one would hot even know an
open Space element was contained therein;
The plan propetly, taken from State guidelines, requires U
$) that the plan be. integrated, internally- consistent and that; it
include extensive baackarauhd t su ortiri the
ective8 standards and act;ohs of the proposed`
ob.7 policies
Plan,
The proposed element is not thterhally consi4tent and
is not c6hsistent With existing elemehts as they relate to topics
p
adequately address the provision o pons;iste as or
in this element dor exam le .t doe's hot
favlhtios 111 recreation areas and
address recreation Nor far Resbttro!s a11i ipit]spaCa. 1e]tic� tts1t?l:
Or the 11 ries rr� 1 ate to S�tiools all �i�t�Ys'��x�
prov;isian of +'trails Or paths (bic cle
egue triah, etc. y� r pedehtriati,
data 1s toted ihadh nate. . background
ih the citculation element} The
Y..
meett-ngs with oryinput from selectodeprass:on.lahas been some
e
data,.'and there Were ttO piimary arsessments ,+.surreys, D-0-
rimaT�
r C lasset, Forest Ranch, etc,
fact some total comhtunitl�es ife!
are not even me, nt1,0rh*d: ),rt ttte elements. Also some Major
recreation areas anti facilities, i . e .., the State silver Dollar.
Fairgrounds, the S �.ngle largest public, gilasi �ootivaeryial
recreutio�t facility rnd program in the County, was never
mentioned (Under State: - acilities)in the plan. The role and
needs of or
or Commerical and semi-public P recreation rF+sotxxCes
are not even. identif ed 1tt the element.
#'he role of the Cbunty concerning recreation is once:
ouggwIted bu;. identified no where in thp, plan. The propo sed.
element states that (1-2) �ihere there is cnnf] ict with other
elements that the pulicies regarding energy development and
natural resources protection In this plats take precedence. This
I-$ not: proper within the state Planning laws or in preparing sub
plane or elements within a larger element such as this one. The
Recreation and Open Space elements are a part of this overall
._ element or sub-element and as such cannot be .separated out» or
voided where ;they conflict or are not mutually supportive.' i
agree this the easy way out for e consultant or, developer of a
new element. However, all parts of all elements must be
C0118i6t6nt and the conflicts or additional needed changes; to any
other element or pant thereof should be identified (,far
approval). How can this element be approvwd not knowing what
feeds or conflicts it crea,test
The goals (2.1) are a conglomeration and are totally
inadequate for Recreation,NatUta_l Resources and Openspace .
There are on]y i4 90419 hated for all 5 sub elements combined,.
at least i5 basis goals are needed :for Recreation and Cpenspace
alone. -
The objectives provided via one sentence for each gnat, e` e,
insuffici'en.t to realize even the goals listed, let alone all those
that should be provided . As noted thee: should . be at least 15
goals for ResreatlOh and bpensPade ..each with at least five,
most have seven or eight, objectives, or steps necessary to
adcornplish or Move toward ;the realization of each goal For
each objective I t�polidlr, tnpt�tirrtktiat ntea4ure ordinance or
�opoSed: oxd iriarice (Ijot- t, Ill deta ly, blit, d '�tef loll) Ii l �tw�� :
'Following the proposed elements; (inadequate) goals and
objectives are Issues policies and implementation statements,
These: issues and policies zelated to the 'County's needs four these
elements and the goals Objectives appeaz to be quite
different;and not necessarily related or correldteu There is
also is r10 COntinu ty or match.:.pe,xhapa this is the reason fox
the sepatation, between many or most of the 90016t obJeC't).v,:sr
police and Implementation
oals (based needs, itdero,'`here should b
* ' s , resour�tes And
'Constrai,ntsr most of which _ were not identified fol:
e;emeht)r 0YObjectives
to achieve or move toward achieving
goals, (4) policles, and (5) implementation measures to
accomplish eachob,ctive acid policy.
a
In: this element, which appears to be a large extent a mass
of �tboilerp'late'l information, many significant issues have hot
been Identified and the policies are, as noted almost completely
unrelated to the listed, goals and objectives
sect. P Each element or
information split between sections plebe, rather than having
i.on should be separate and complete,. or sub. -elements. It Wold be
OX. to have a summary Chapter of section if it was consistent
With the sub-elementsr however, this is np the case with this
element. Each sub -element should follow sequentially from .issues, then goals, through policies and implementation o
outlined above These shoual
ld follow 1091cally and sequentially,
'The entire purpose of policies and implerrie;ntation -measures is to
accomplish objectives and move toward achieving goals; '�
not done in 'this planning document, his is
Further„
implementation measures or
sped Programs should be
Provided for each sub element and not as a
smorgasbord cif financial program listings. The listed sources of
revenue ,should be augmented for recreation.
At bests there should', be an environme.atal chec�;list for each
element or sub -element. I find it virtually impossible` to
rationally suggest thL':t a Checklist or RIR Could be done for this
entire planning element or set of sub -elements, particular
this plan was adequate and complly i
complete. Nowever, since 'the locum .tt
Is so general,.and because few people may uhderstand it
itnplicatiGns,. pL..."laps _ thAS is why the-`ehviro� m- .
ie
_be stte�tapted for thenta:t revw will
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. entire element. al
Natural ResourGss
(ChA)- sirxhificaht Natural. recreation resources from view Urces
and scenic corridors, tails, and dultural areas are not
adequately mentioned, assessed, or addressed. Also the existing
condition of these resources is nrtidentifiied. Further, fiom
time to time .in this section (tie.
and impleMentatioh treasures that i,on � t�� o) here are pol.1niee�
don't match Ftp with the issues and
Of the. element pe1fctes in the second section
(adcording to the plan construct What Is
there does not follow from issues
are i e goals or objectives. There
Vneral�.t es re many important issues
Or areas.., inrotecwater rechar e the element no
should be r ted, however,, hot even the most tes theseobviousrand
significant of these ureas or locations is speciEcall,y heed is to
mapped or
identified for pxt�tecprotection.What good is that? 'The
Identify and, hbDl�t this information in order that follow The generalities supplied are policies may
pp e vitt�ally useless for
9 to pr;e"ser"Ve arid: protect these areas `
baking an action
the bounty, is trot identified o ale s + c the is8ud or role of
primarily recreat,ioh and Tile distticetb aro
the. h,ye parks programming or aVe or ctivity agattcies.
E�
prbtec�: thencount�s�anatuiral recreation owc�.s end darn do nothing td
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natural recreation xes urces akeasoh ,irysot�ttloh,eeScot�nt are most
itlentif ied. let alori gapped for 1� not
racre�tidn er recreation fa ilio soiscprovidedWha In eway of
s 'outside
� f weer the recreation districts
Communi}«�0 OUtf gide of listed? Nothing!
existing cities g• Entire
Ca}r,asset, Forest Manch, Sterling City, Butte Meadows, e's;
' Districts; �; ;,�,
completely Ignored. .-no t mentioned,
an
r are.
There is no valid identified, assessment of
or facility needs fra��t either the recreation, area
incorporated'Or-
or nnincorpoxnted areae recreation districts,
Plan. upon which to base this
tinder State Recreation Resources
such as Bidwell- Sacramento River 3s aParkrecreation area',
(District) Silver Dollar Fajr
(6--4) grounds etc he state s
are not even _listed:
Although; alluded to
C}rlco area m r these is
,he statements re tra no private camping i t~he'
groups ,Specifically interested in ltra ls,nwhouratei There adopted
maintained trails,are
With identified and adopted trails and 8, towns and distrcts
mapped these in doing trails bikeways., (I know a X
•.I`ve also worked on these plan for such areas as Paradise
tuatn+ ercial and paths and trails with, groups.)
So Public Reczeation facilities and
role ,are Inaccurately and inadequately identified
scenic highways, corr.idars and mapped
"'S''element, The -5e have been aidentif1ed inas asnmeolocalentified. ic►
generalplans ` .�I know government
obviously weren't reviewed (6_7tt them ih T.hesp documents'
The biggest gurrt issue is the Count
Y16 cur-_. crit and future demand for xecr ..
Y -s role, not only i.t1
but:, i el ;_�1=0 ;'protect nation resources j
t}lis carp beat or only be, done dixyrthe �Count , (6-7 resalxrces where
Y f 6 -'i )
What does it mean to keP
County�s demographic trends'? P re�reatian
lannin and wiYl do lr,. in check Witt; the
The Count has
�7 ,ttle to benefit t Co ntonifnthr creation
s not 1 m tOved
p the section 6n de,mograph,ic trends is element
+ie�y P�accurate. The ages it, Paradise ae declinin t.s.,)
el-ement&ky School
luxpopulation is 'Paradise
There is q� the
o a''. south East � a stronq
Asian in the count
population increases affect su y, EvarYofte know
is the County re su 1 pplY and demand - s(o what? s
What is, }?p• Y and .demarrci?, Chat are t}le deficSeti�ies?
need to`Meet these deficiencies? This
ltt1port:a;.nt.1 but: unknown sitM�atl,on, eppears to be. the
assessed and deficendis Needs
or demand were not
current or projectod,. sre not
identified. It
should b�;
Identify and de relop'a p1a�t rielementrthat meets
planning to
ets those needs_,
The State
has a name. perk access to 'tha Sac.zamer�tr0 ici er off highway
r
Thir
,3 is one of the best, Paragraphs
tndin the document, it
,icat1e there is a need for additional recreation facilities,
it further notes these could aid the county economy
What It dOes not state is, who should do what. Paricularl„ybut ,it
dentifies no County responsibility or role. this is ludicrous'.
What is the basis of the parkland fee".?
not the standards from or in the It certainly is
fee should be based on what is neededtoelement ar plan. The
provide fac3;l1tes fo
local recreation needs In all communities in the court.
areas: beyond those Y... in all
paying a City or Town dedication fee (6-8).
The guidellines for preparing a local government Recr;ation
element have not been followed
have no authority over developers�or9)a developmenteCreatioltd�stup to
the Qounty, to adopt the tools or ordinances to P
resources the districts need (6--9) provide the
The COU ty should have a
..gnific.ant role with, between and
beyond the e:tisting recreation districts - both independent and
dependent servloe d"istz cts, and the cities and the state. The
Co►ani.y's largest economic resource could be recreation, if it
'Would proFerly plan and act in this regard.
Again, I db0t understand the policies and implementation
Measures -on ..
paries 10-]1. These do not tie-in with any goals
elementedo not have
-he
elfe at related
the first part of the overall
and 0 policies etc.
The Ope.nspace :element ,inadequately
idan'tifes open spacerecreation area, and natural xesources.:i.e:strei
lakes etc 2heopen ams., waterways,pace Policies t)
are fragmented, not:
tied to any goals o objectives and. are inadequate and:
incomplete» zn may cases no ihplementation, ' measures are
provided
the best statement in the entire eleMent or document is 7,5�
l (p.��-7) r it identifies and d21, s a need for a County role
ih recreation. However, it dties riot say what t;tis is or how this.
should be mpl em Nnted:
the Important biological areas etc. r
nOt mapped for Ionin a.n+ :: r in the Appendices are
g pro4ection pu�`p0ses, The ViVer bollat
Fairgrounds IS, in Cie it
the f ci],ities i�, I�Pvwdix, but along Frith many othe" atdas-,
the
t i , e � rdx t1d at" high t30hools? ,
gynnasi�illts, .,nesting ;faclj hies, etC6ottte o We
-
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lasted ander CAIW (University, BidirellPark etc, �, are
�, Chico Area Recreation )Distx�,Ct facilities: �'
ill
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f a a4 LAND OF NATURAL: WEALTIll AND BEAUTY
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397
TELEPHONE. (916) 538-7601
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February 28, 1991
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'S"able Mountain. Txrigation District
3 li.t. 1, Box 151
Oroville, CA 996
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w Re Draft Energy, Natural Resources and Recreation Element;
Gentlemen: -
W Our records indicate that you received a Copy of the draft Energy, Natural
Re;murces and Recreation Element in March of 1900. W realize_ that your. --
c Staff time
is limited and h t you received the copies almost a year ago.
Since tl-�at time the Planning Commission has held seven Public Hearings and
rive Study 'Sessions.
gar►noc` over emphasize how important your comments are. The new Element
A become an integral part of the Butte County General flan. and will have
I! a s a fi iat imt: ct on the Land Use element as well as the other Elements:
It will, bk,� a ('atnprehensive and internally consistent long-range statement
of Butte Count} s ooergy; resource and recreation development policies.
T} will contain policies andobjective statements relative to resource
peoduction and protection andd will provide implementation measures to
accomplish its goals, This tlement will serVe as bath the mandated
conservation and open space plans as required by State ;planning and zoning
lav'. It will ialso provide the optional Elements of Energy and Recreation.
The policies within the elementwill impact land use decisions 'throughout
the County into the next century,
In Marcta, ` of 199n, copies of the draft Element were sent to all responsible
agencies within and around Butte County and ' a the affected State;
agencies. Responses froth allagencies was; requestedat that time. To
date, this Department has received some commeiYts from various responsible
agencies but has not received comments of tiny hind': from (many others, The
Butte County Planning Commission has requested Staff to notify' the
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F.
Environmental Impact Report
For
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Butte
Count
General Flan Element
Guidelines
General Guidance -
�!
VIR, 0rga:u titin
There'uill be ttivo main components of the EIR and it will be important to make a clear distinction. benne
P ys` one will be based oil different "project descriptions`, en these
two com onents because the anal �s of each
CUTolative )Energy Development Analysis
The first kart of the EIR wit be a cumulative analysi
CEC rev iirements s of the County-wide energy development scenario to fulfill
and to develop policies and standards that Will be incorporated into the Energy Resources
" :. energy i P
Element, This :��ll involve an evaluation of a set de` elo meat scenario (see attached relimin
description ►.;7is will serve ,is the project descnptjon) to determine the types and magnitude or- ungaL, at
cruld occur in, each impact issue area* Because of th., program. Im
conduct field studies fo prepare a detailed analysis of e i pote G*al developmentthe s�ite It Will not b< 7ossible tb
Therefore, f110 analyses
(Le contain descriptions of the i-Tes of impacts that m::,r result from the Vferent lands of energy de�,utt�rfinent
(Le. hydro, cogen., etc; and 'thea egate_ effects of the various form;c of anergy--developive a The cumulative energy developmet , analysis will form the basis for the policy 'sections of the Energy Reso,trces
Element, Neat atmn measures deur loped for identified impacts will be inno-tporated into the Energy comlicinent
P
Of the Element as poLcy recommetxdations; development standards: and other implementation programs. The
Ele * programs din the. oYeralt Element analysis descttibed below
e e �eIItss of these'policies p oiicies and � be ;evaluate
Analysts
The second component of the IrJR Svill be the analysis of the Energy, Natural tesources, and ItetareaU"on
,Element The foews o he 81h WiU bei on the findin of the ams and development Va.- p Jdescription, ,P
p standards set fortli iri. ire
gs Initial Study, The analysis will be divided by assn:,
* d to involve ;assessments of Proposed poli
area in
* � P P
en+rronmer, . esources t,
she existing en uanment is e'quit+alent' to the �'tingacts on tenvironment desc beu ui cath resourcin the dontdxt of the ems e
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5:ction rt the Element, inclilding
any
a ;tin olicies that roti be u dated lir re tared by the nein lrlement* This
i energy development analysis described above.
Shah, eilthronmental setting will be used for the cumulative
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I'ark Districts
A�jplicable policde�' Land plans
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IIO Visual Resources
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3;101 EnvironmeWal Setting
Regional overview
Key visual resources:
-general. location
y typegene
- de gree of sensitivity
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Tables: Lona
310.E Regulatory Setting
Applicable State and County policies/regulations
3.11NOise
311 Environmental Setting
Brief oyerlizW of noise ,sources in County -and patential none=serisdtive and uses
17i4ureVTables: none
3 1.2'Regilatory Setting
Brief discussion of noise regulations, staridards, and guidelines
3.1.2Publ�c Safety
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3.17.1 Environmental Setting
Potential sources of,publdc safety, hazards do the County
3.12.2 Regulatory netting
.applicable Federal, 5tA64 and County safety laves; 'regulations, and policies
333 Socioeconomics
3bA Environmenad Setting
li'opulation: _
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Energy, Natural R6,,s.Ouxces�
and recreation Element
Guidelines
The f0119wing,guidelines for the Butte County General Plan Element were developed to provide preparers with
the general .format and ;Content requirements for the'varlous components of the Element, Within the jetailed
outline below, general guidance on of the type of information to be included in earth section is provided under
the energy andnatural resources sections. These general guidelines are each followed by a set of specMe
directions for individual issue areas to provide additional guidance on, the types of data and issues to be coetained
in the Element+ Since a broad range of resources will be discussed within the Element, it is likely diet there, will
be necessary variances from the guidelines. However, the resources should be addressed in i consistent format.
1.0 'Introdu+ctinn
The introductory section will provide an understanding of the purpose of the element, its Fontents, and its
relationship to the overall planning process is Butte County,
1.1 State Rerjuirtrments ;
Relevant State planning and Toning laws will be referenced, (General YPlan Guidelines, Calm Common Law;
- Planning, Zoning,, and Development Laws); as well as any CEG provisucins: ' A. statement will be made regarding CEQA compliances
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Purpose of the elermonts
To serve as the foundation ,tad long range planning guideline for the iinplementat on of the county's
energy; resource, open space and.recreation foals, objectives, and policies. The document will provider
realistic enforceable policies to restive conflict and, establish long range 'planning directives,
l='ulfilLS the requirements set forth by .Butte. County's application to the CEC Siting and Pzrmit
Assistance Program; this requires addressing biomass conversion, cogeneratibn; and hydroelectric
resources, and the cumulative environmental impact associated with the development of these potential
energy sources.
Sumniaty of the element's cWntents
Differentiation between enerfy eontponetit natural rescsurces, and recre:tiion ud discussion of interrelationship
13 Relationship to Plans and Eletftd s
Replacement of old elements
Another element of the Comprehensive Plan
Consistency with other elements
e. to provide `.;r efficient cient use of existing natural resources throe logical and balam:ed laud use planning; to
providesuf£cies.>:u►formation'to enable decision-makers to make informed land use decisions involvaig complex
and controversial issues; to serve as a. guide for thepublic and potential proj:ct developers as to the location of
potential energygeneration g sites, and specific mitigation and development standards to be expected):
The contents of the Energy section Will, also 'be summarized:
- brief hiitory of energy development in the County
delineation of die specific types of potentialenergy production
- description of the present and potential energy resources in the County
- location and status of energy sources including current and ,potential power
- concise statements of energy development policies, including diagrams and text, establishing objectives,
principles, and standards for project proposals
32 History of Energy .Development
background on Butte County (i.e. types of energyresources
detIclopment) progression of development, areas of
- Existing State energy policy
- Current trends in economics and regulations
_33 Energy Resource Development
This .vection will describe the energy scenario used in preparation of the Element and the EIR and will include
the sections on specific energy resource types,
33.1, Energy Development scenario
The discussion of the energy scenario will contain the Following
= Statement of purpose hv inform ess environmental impacts and plan for the future energy development
- Mdthodolo on Was assimilated; scenario timeline
Information sources
Summary of amount of projected futue energy developmeot
Descripiton of level of uncertainty regardiag;future projects
This section will also describe how each following section is set up;
Summanze the organization of the sections (1.e. existing fadlities),potendal developme bt, issue identification,.
and Policy statements
General Guidance Fbr Individual Energy Resource Sections
Each section should begin With an introductory paragraph or two that describes:
- the definition and lay person explanation of the particular energy resource (i e: biomass, cogeneration,
etc.)
information sources
= perdfient'regulations; provide an 'understanding of hwojr a particular energy facility is regulated (Le, local
vs, state ct, federal authority)
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regt6ements fora particular type ofd` orgy faoillsstionj of locational requirements (if there are any specific
Oar tics should be listed in a ,table With the following informationt
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- location
ownership
capacities
purpose
- life of project (if known)
expansion potential
proposed expansion/timing/size
potential for expansion, although nothing may be proposed at this time
The tabular information will be accompanied by some narrative summary of existing facilities.
The focus of the discussion will be on projected future development. In addition to listing proposed projects,
r (location, size, ownership, date of operation start up), trends Willbe described and potentiallocations for Wtfire
development identified, The information regarding future locationscould be general or specific depencjing on
I tvaable reliable data.
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The issues evaluation willinvolve environmental concerns, land usecompatiblity, regulatory barriers/incentives,
and economic considerations. Problems will be cleariq defmcd. The issues section will serve as the basis for the
{ policy development.
. e policy section under each resource category will contain specific policies for a particular energy resource.
.Policies will be directed at balancing energy: resource development with environmental protection -Each policy
Will. be accompanied by recommendations that will assist the county in plan implementation and provide a better
understanding sof the policy's intent. in some cases this may not be necessary if the policy is straightforward and
requires no further impldmi ation i tL g, �,r •, :n;e r ::y
332 33iomass Conversion
X32,1 Ming: Facili es Expansion Potential
Introduction.
- definition: of-biomrss ton venion process
- description of differeant possible types of facilities/fuels
-:recent trends
- applicable regulations
Characteristicst
- General location requirements
- Requirements for roads,; access to fueli agricultural `operations
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Existing facilitiesy
Location.
Type of fuel used
Purpose/capacity
Ownership
Exparision potential; planned vs unplanned
3.3.22 Future Teyelonnien
- l�:w areas/fuels for development:
agricultural wastes
garbage
other Eyproduets
?kny proposed projects
Future trends
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3.3,2.3 Issues
-Environmental concerns discuss b type of facility): '
uses, noise, general opposition 1; quality compatibility ( Y YP ty)` au uali effects visual mcom atibili with. other.
- General level of efficiency
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-.Longevity
Other problems/issues -unreliable fuel sources
-'Government barriers/incentives
3.2,1.4 Policies
-,Air quality standards (air emission standards are required to be developed)
-Locational r uirement5
K Abad requirements
Visual. standards
- ZlmitWons on certain: types of fuels
3.33 Cogeneration
133:1 ,Exi. iti" Faciiit____�ies/xri nsioa Potential
Introduction:
- Definition of cogeneration in lay terms
• ,Types of cogeneration facilities
-,Background on cogeneration development
- Permit authority (local vs state)
k addition to describing locational requirements and listing eaasting facilities per the above general
the following questions will be answered, guidance,
is the pwer sold back to the electricity company or used onsite? -
is the 1.project regulated by the county or the state?
• if _here is potential for expansion, What is the likelihood of flus happe
constraints?) ning? (Le, are there eWxonmental
The en limit APED requires perm
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its for these facilities, This should be noted since developmen"t
ed by the, ability to and expansion
lunobtain. APCD permits (due to excessive emissions).
333.2 ., uture TDevelopmen `
- Actual proposed projects
- Ldgisiative trends' utility buyback requirements
Arias
/types of f
tlides suitable for future development (Le. hospitals;
Need for future power industrial facilities, etc,).
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. Environmental concenis� quality) , noise, visual
= Economics
3�3.�{ Perri
- Air duality standards
k .Locai`.ional'requirchients
- Noise standards
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3.4 Energy Conservation
3.41 Introdpelion
The purpoyc ttf this sect+'ola is to establish policies to encourage energy developments, Conservation measures will be outage
- conservatio
r co Y type of use such Primarily in new
industrial. The impGsmentation h, 'gram will be ori Ener by type vats ' as residenti
Energy on Ordinance, �' commercial,
3.4.2 issues
f Issues will be vary according to land use cote o
residential, wnimerci $ rY, as there are different types of c anservation issues related to
al, and industrial uses. There is also the issue of retrofitting in existin Bevel
depending on the design and energy sources (i e. gas vs. electricity), Throu thediscussion . P
{ possible to identify the most W,'elg o meats ,
Y types of developments for. successful energy issues it wdl be
? 3,43 Con, ervaon Measures..- Polices and Programs energy conservtian programs.
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The policies and programs will be identified by land use category.
gof the implementation programs
p P grams will
.necessitate zoning ordinance amendments to ensure effectiveilemc ntation in new developments.
4.0 Natural R+f;sourceg
General Giudance
The
Eleinent� real sources component will update and replace t!:C county's Open Space, Conservati
purpose of this p
resourc pmt of the element is to establish baseline information on various naturand al
es, provide a discthssion of issues, and formulate policies to manage and protect these resources.
Each section will have a brief introduction 1-2Paragraphs
resource types in the srtictflar section, i ) that includes a regional overview-and s
economical perspective [ nimary of
he erapha„i ed: a importance of the resoured (from both an environmental or
The approach for describing existing resources for each of the resource-cafe orie
the environmental setting for an EIR or EIS, In this case the project, vi .
the ma'ori _ g s will be similar to presenting
focus on resources that are rare of that are
must prrs�nted in regional formis a[1 ol3aseliae descri tions '
County and therefore
or could be, threatened on,r , e l setting e Portant from a production p should
by future development should be discus ed. tion perspective. Also, reso!irces that pare,
conditions would be approprialfe. In addition to establishing the P . Iso of fig&cs o environment for each r
baseline will'be described by lo,olcizig at trends or growth in ihr resource Produ n indu,ae h illttatrate regional ,
energy resource azul other develop in the Cour : industry esource,'a future
rcgtilations Should also be ui;Iuded. . ty' A nescri tion vi hn rY: and assessuigfuture
p Y aPpbcablt government POE
or
This information may be presented: under the Tssues section if relevant,
The description of the resoilrt e soil]
be bnowed b a discussion of issues robl
and or � � � � ;
1� o,.dction of the resource: ThM issues H vary, d p /�P ems associated v.*h production
one of :� �: al cafe orY ; e ending art the resource, but will generally fall into
$ euviroriniental (i.e4 `impacts frons development), land use conflicts resource
maziagezncni (i a resource coas'ervation for long terra viability; resource renewals ovete, loitatib ,
i fluctliations, cciinpetitio etc.),
There 'rp n), or economics
4.� market
Therefore issues will
not be divided into these headings,
under its own hez�ding, y 1?. esetegories:
&SprHowevere each sue wid ween these
be,addressed separately,
There will be segeral general statements of goals and objectives that are to b
Programs, The goals will be cli:arly stated and will be consistent among' the various issuhiou
specil►eity, pglici and
e areas in terms of
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POGcics Should be clean
and grog,,rams will be foc COnnected to'the stated gam•
P g measures; should describe :''=at acP�io t of ac: oep Meng the
im lemMin Particular
be on: goals be general in nature! the policies
protection of the be need to be taken to a Y along with the s
thieve the goals.
- resolution of to enscw.oe°tori and
�ttflar,,,, g term r The focus should
measures. between p,- P oduction
ting land uses ;(through the
Where policies will re use of standards and proteet on
within this section. Exam additional measures for
mitigation funds or rO moles include: plementation,;su� m ,
P grams: new county ordinances orsw'es should
zomn controls,, reforestation o be destined
it is important to ides '
for specific areas, identify areas that need r g c programs, and
Protection so that appropriate open space zoning can b r
Any raw data should be ecommended
to the manyre8burce procdssed into tables Figur'
rain categories, it will be sec es, and text to r
data placed in technical a ess,—U to kee P ovide characte
WormaUon that provides su Ppendices iaciu ' p these sectio idD rather than Iists. Due
should be sulfcient to provide art to ` ( ding background data, brief anrd coo :ase, with m
mformatiou Presented in the text ,e The
I.'oridata collectio most of"the
a basis for the policies. ml'ormaUpn Cont
or other
4.1 Cutroducti0n aided in the text
An introduction wiIl'be
and orgProvided for ,this element component which wet( s
a�tion.
4.2 Agri�t�.e
mmaiari-e the methodology, contents,
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enlial Agrncul Development
Brief introduction:.
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Importance of agriculture nIa` r t'
Extensive vs. Intensft dent" tYPes of agriculture
Describe soil typesy;region and descn'be
Pro•.ide faun characteristics: size
D��cri`be
arrative and tabular ' °«'nership, etc.
total acre ' omdtion (to the extent
age in countPo�v'ble) on the following;
Percentage of coon break down into appropriate sub
—dollar value for ]9 eCpnomy
" awilerShl � `�e ntO5t recent infarmuiion� +.
P (i available)
- acrea a ,' - reference figure
acreage,' Ag. Presetve
Potential farmlands; tTo and livestock trends
Protidefjgure to show farmlands and reference in
4.2.Zttsues
Urban . develoP ment/eonVrrsitin of iig
Parcel sizes lands
Grecnline polices
Conma't with
Nn
uisances (P
Paraari and other sensitive habitats
Grades n dust)
rise
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4.5 Water Resources
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4.5.1 .Existing and Potential Surface Water Resources
Regional Overview
List existing resources ,in tabular form: (and provide narrative summary
- location
- si�.e�rvolunfe
currisnt use%potential for use
DISCUSS sedlment loading
Describe r
'« eg•ulatory setting: applicable surface Water wall
4 ty/quantity standards
(R)VQB)
re. surf<�ce water drainage boundaries:
452E4giN- r; and Potential Groundwater' Resources
Regional overview
%escxibe location, size, an u current and F�roposed use of groundwater basins
(narrative: figure)
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Describe re�ulitor� setting
and
Figure: County groundwater basins A
453. Issues
Water quality
Basin overdraft
Stream degradatitin throw
Other environmexttal issur gh avcruse',!oss of Plow,;;loss of habita(s)
Supply conceit
45:4 Goals
Maintenance of good water quality
Protection of surface
and groundwater supply
Avoidance of basin overdraft
4.5.5 Policies'
.Establish measures to protect and promote water supply and water quality'tc°`�
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4.6Biologtca� Resources
4:6.1 Misting Environment
4ty,�.1 ;.V�e etat___ `on �'i�h ar�d �Vilrill£
Re ionai OVerviecv: (descn"be by subarea, if z of too lengthy)
Vegetation
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Wildlife (habitatss� m g►ra ory rnuteS)
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Chico, 952
Butte County. In antti nF Department,
7 County cotter riv
Orovill.e;, CA: 91955-3,397
Dear Sir or 1Iadanx s AUG 7 goon
I probably will, nat be ably to attend the public
iiearir e on 81,q%9C bu, t I Would like to comment on the
atural Reaou;rces 4-115 Facre
atioll Element of the Bvtt
County General Plan (hereafter referred to ar. 'the document' j
uue Gv irimb censt.r."Intl,, ? have not vet xoad the whole
doczznextt but :ghat T have rend mounds pretty gtoocl. There
are a few thi.nrrs Whi ch S think should be emphasized, thoaFh.
On t;aee 4-14, regarding Pr.eaer ation aC asz�ricvltvxal
land. In the ,�1nt�ncc� va O'
The T4:.e County Shall worts closely with
flee incorporated cities- and LAs Co to ensure the Dreservat on
Of Prime as-: icultuxal land, including intensive and extensive
ai�xicul,tural epe,°aborts.wish. to am
.Phasize the woad
:ioxtexzsire'� tetasive in this context res r•s to animal.
usk�anclxy especially cattle and sheep ranchi-ne'. Thcse two
J'Orm9 Of a xict;i tf x a cet 2l:t for about 94 of tro pro ;s vaiu: .
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of a 1, ag icu'?tural products it Butte Cou�aty yet (to quote
roTm the bocnmsn,t) ", ..requi , lare- :arc --a, of land and are
de-pendsrit.`vpo tt e soil, wale; ,, and vegetation on site."
coZ:cexn s that, the prxa irfr lands in the low foothills
£}'f Butts courity 01a. v'ratactcE''d V from. co Civ orsi.on to -ur' ari U8e8:,
aloe. g. With. th'e ands. Perhaps, as recam-
�ne:ided in tho lort«ien T :x : AVICul.tuTal Land 'Trvst could
Acca s;nlish that. r agref: with all the rx�€co:�tr ric��tic,�rt f`or
Pal Icy and irnLAemer tation listed on r.a,ro 4-11
ec t1sbo Oreenline"pro be 0 tinL me arr°ict ltt l
land to the west and sough of Chi ca, and because v�itauc for
L;trazin8 land .ar,e about 15, times leas than values for Prime
az'i cud turas; Land s (80-0 PaCe �_lp
C ) ► there is considerable
pressure to Subdivido sand davelope the L7.
rating lands to the
of Chico Some way to slow that trend should
be Pound and im lcmented. As noted in the document, '11n the
1anLx ter,..n, housing cumulatively cn'sts more in services and.
Ir)f'rastxit eburs than it generates.'"
(See page 4-1 . 2)
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; a.an of ca"°'t1e ranchinC,; but I think there
a.ro°im rtr�nt open space and 8,rou.jd Water rechar-ge values
; r,esent lrt those gj;a .in ands, a 'Wall,
According to the document, "Infiltration of srjr.face runoff
noes occur at the basin uja.t-ejn where Tuscan sand t'angjomerate
x•ocks
are rtVexlain IV valley depo,-its. "' and "its the vtil cavic-
C ued ridkte areas. r tl a it tervOican c sterid and 8taVel deposits
are the a%- ori wair�r-�e�ar°i
ne, Units . F1titel' flows downalbpe
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and atner es in s,e�s a.:�.on� the c�xn3an wa�1.g. ','lh,at
Vit. lot 11ke cat tl.e, cour t,r_y
,� to m Fe aYdin ground,,water
rec:hur e,r I ar5rj�e with all or the1co11cS and imialemontstirsn
recomiaendatioris made in the document, especita7.ly _those on
PaC5eo, 4-43 and 4-49.
I' would glad, like to Comment on Chai..torr1i�,,, F�r�creat ori
leMant, Al ch I believe contains a'maJbY omission. l could
find rio mention bt the 'Forks of 8u tte Opook i ocroatloft Aron
adMinibtbred by tho 8Ur-etlu of Lurid �tifiaris merit; l~,Oddln6 Are
a
OMce. TOILt IM6,69 aares ref':YjUbl�c alar moth sides
of Butte Cr•aok betwen ropo_st hanCfh ;s.nd ne S&bla easily
aeossf bZ. brie',os Trill Toad (l'oraierl.y etnciorTo°,e ends
heaa IlY used by swlnms•rg r&nd rocreiat onal wnlHexs Lei's II xotoct � tM