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Home My WebLink AboutBUTTE CO. BD. SUPV. PUBLIC PROJECT - ENTLER AVENUEt Cg qq - •.�• _ 1• y + 111+ J o o• r (j•• r 1 N t • • .w APPENDIX F ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM (To be completed by Lead Agency) ERD Log 79 -08-23-03 T, BACKGROUND 1. Name of proponent Butte Coon Board off' Su»nr Phone Number o -' Proponent: -. p 2. Address and County Administration Building. Oroville, CA 95965 -- S. Dace of Checklist submitted .. -- 4, Agency Requiring Checklist - 5. Name of Proposal, if applica e_0�1o5uC2.�`�tl Pr Av Chi co tough traffic II;. ENVIEONriENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all '"yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets. YES MAYBE NO 1 Earth. Willthe pz'oposal result in significant a. Unstable n+3rth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures. b. Disruptions, ilisp J.acements , com- of the soil? paction or ovsercoverang c. Change in topography or ground sur- of face relief features or removal topsoil? d: Destruction, covering or modifica- tion of any u;niquo geologic o physical features? e Increase in uiind or water erosion of soils, either on or, off the site? M Changes in deposition or erosion in of beach sands, or changes silta- tion) deposition or erosioti which may modify the channel of a rive' or stream or the bed of the ocoan or any bay, inlet or lake? —=- g Lost of agidulturally pro ductive oils outside desagnated urban areas? Apperici - gaga I of `� YES MAYBE NO ti. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes,, landslie,es , mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? A; 2, Air. Will the proposal result in; a, Substantial deterioration of ambient or local air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors, smoke or fumes?,.;�a c. SigniFicant alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any, change in climate, either locally or regionally? M 3. Water'. Will the proposal result in substantial; a.. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements?g b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? f c Need for off-site surface drainage improvements, including vegetation removal, channelization or culvert installation? a. Alterations to the course or flog of flood waters? e. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? f Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temV rature, dissolved oxygen or rurbi,1;t:y7 g. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? h. Change in ttie quantity or quality Of ground haters, either through direct additions or withdraWal.s or through interception of, an aquifer by cuts or oxcavata ons'2 A Mdix IF page: 2 of 9 YES MAYBE N i.. Reduction in the amount o,, water otherwise available for public .rater supplies? j . Exposure cif people or property to water related hazards such as floodin ? 4. Plant'Life. Will the proposal result tx substan,tia1 a, Loss of vegetation or change in the diversity of species or number of any species of p'larits (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)ry b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered ;species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an. area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species d. Reductionin of any agri- acreage ocrop? 5, Animal Life. Will the proposal result a.n substantial a. Charge in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shell- fish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)i b. Reduction of the numbers of at►y unique, rare or endangered species Of animals? c, Cntroduction of neer species of animals into an atea, or result in a barrier to the migrat.iftl or movement of animals? d, Redaction of, ei atoact ment upon, or deterioration to existing fish or wildlife ha.bita,t2 .Appendix F page, 3 of 9 YES MAYBE 140 6,, Noise. Will the proposal result in ubstantial'. a. Increases in noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light, and Glare, Will the proposal produce si.gni icant light or glare? 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in--T significant: a, Alteration o1; the planned land use f, n of an area, or establish a trend which will, demonstrably, lead to such alteration? b. Conflict with uses on adjoining properties, or conflict with establiLhed reoy.eational educa- tonal, religious or scientific uses of an area? 9. NAtur al Y Resources , Will the proposal r u �n substantial' a, Demand for, or increase in the rate - of use of 8ny natural resources? b. Depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? 10, Risk of Upset; Does the proposal involve a risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not liimi�ed to, oil; Pesticides, chemicals or radiation) i,n: the event of an accident or upset conditions? 11: Population. Will the Proposal .�. _. signi .icantIV alter the location; density, gr grotvbh. distraterofuthwn humanPopulation of an area ar Physically divide an estaestablishedcotununity? l 2 , Housing ,i. tl the proposal.. si ni icaritly affect existing housttg, or create a demand for additional hottcing7 A;ppendi.x page 4 of 9 YES MAYBE NO' 13 . Trane ortati on/Circu.lation .. Will the PI-op0sal resu t in a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Significant effect's on existing parking facilities, or demand for 4 new parking? C. Substantial-i.ripact upon existing transportation systems? d. Significant alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement Of people and/or goods? , e. Alterations to waterborne' rail or air traffic? ATA f, Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?AML 14, Public Services. . Cr 1l the propo,,ia.l have an et ect upon, or result in ;.k substantial need for new or altered governr-katal services in any of the following areas a` hire protection? b, Police Protection? c. Schools' d, parks or other recreational facilities? e Maintenance of ublic facilities, i including road f. Other governmental services IL 15. EnerSy, Will the proposal result in A, Use of substantial amounts of fuel or ,energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy3 or require the development or new sources of energy? 16, Utilities, Will the proposal t result ; tn a neer for new systems, or sub- stantial {alterations to tho. following titil:it' es., ,Appendix T page 5 of 9 YES MAYBE NO - ---- a.. Power Or natural gas? b. Communications systems?' W c. Water? d. Sewer (will trunk line be extended, ^" providing capacity to serve news development),? e. Storm water drainage?' 17. Human Health, Will the proposal' result in, a, Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excl.udirig mental health) ? � b, Exposure of people to potential �. health hazards? azards718. 18. Solid Waste,. Will the proposal result in any significant impacts associtIted with solid waste disposal or lit tea: <' control? 19.. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result inTt ostructs=ion of any public desated O.tl recognized scenic vista oper wo the public, or will the pro, .al results in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site ;open to public view? 20; Recreation, Will the proposal result n an mpai it upon the quality or quantity of eXisting public recrea- tion facilities? 21, i Archeol.o Lca1/Historical. Will the proposaresu t i n an iteration of 4 a significant archeological or historical site, structure; object or building? 22 Mandatory pindings of Signcep A, Does the project have the potential �p t to degrade the duality of the env-iX'Onment, substantially redate the Habitat o.f a fish or wildli�r; spedi.es, cause a fish or wildl * Ee pripu•lation to drop bcl.otg self ', Appendix,,P page 6 of .9 YDS MAYBE NO sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal com- munity, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? - b, Does the project have: the potential to achieve short terns banefits to the detriment of publicly adopted long-term environmental 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 on ,each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts ori the environment is s onificant .) d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly, or indirectly? 79-08-23-03 lx, DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION The Proposed closure of Entler Avenue to through traffic involves the installation of a bar roadway, y �rierngat the, east endf the Paved section of access offhereMidway. ycon.verting the road400 foot cul-de-sac with closure the road Will only serve as a local access route for the Properties with frontage on or take access from Entler, which includes an area of approximately 100 acres. If Present trends continue and development proceeds without a public water, system, ultimate buildout of the area will be approximately 100 homes on Parcels averaging one acre in size, so theG3Ventual ultimate traffic count on Entler (without any through traffic) would be 7070 ADT. Presently approximately one dozen residences lie along Entler, and more will be built if additional subdivisions are approved in the vicinity. Presently the Butte County Planning Commission is studying a proposal to change the land use designation for the area from Industrial and Low Density Residential. to Orchard and Field Crops. Along with this is a proposal to rezone the area, to A' -2b (agricultural x twenty acre m imum lot size). The paved surface of Entler Avenue is approximately 16 feet wide which is 8 feet narrower than the current standard for a two lane road not including shoulders (each lane requires 12 feet to meet current standards). 'The surface is described as a "one-half inch chip seal over a 2-3 inch gravel base" according to 'at Patton of the Butte County current p ' Public Wcotkaisxt�erequmrementshwhic�i�call sfor atwo f encs far short; of 'the Concrete over an eight -inch hes of asphaltic � gravel base. r -The most recent traffic counts taken by Butte County Department of Public Works earlier this year indicate through ic on Entler totals :100 vehicles per day. If the road were to befclosed his traffic would be shifted to other roads in the area, Chiefly East Park Avenue to the north and Oros-Chioo Highway and Estates Drive to the (South. Of the 100 vehicles using Entler as a thoroughfare, between 15 and 30 vehicles are commercial trucks larger than a pickup according tb estimates b residents' of_` e area:° "because of the !relatively small number of vehicles involved, the re-routing of this truck traffic is not considered. to be a "significant adverse effect" on the environ- Ment. However several g consideration of the Proposed closure, should be kept In nand dorm (1) v'Although Estates tri*,*e is presently open to truck traffic, residents along this street object to Zits being used as a thoroughfare for t7uck8. The Closure of Entler Avenue will eliminate one al'Farnate route for trucks seeking to avoid Estates Drive Voile Onroute from Highway g y 99 near Butte Creek to burham 'The next alternative routes off Highway `99, Appendi!t F page 8 of 9 i9�08w2--0,�j DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (continued) East Park Avenue or Oro-Chico Highway, are several, miles farther than the. Estates Drive route, increasing the likeli- hood of trucks on Estates Drive, (2) "The Oro--Chico Highway alternate route includes a traffic bottleneck in the form of a narrow bridge aver Butte Creek. This bridge is 267 feet long and only 1.6.5 feet wade. To meet ou>.rent standards, the bridge should be 28 feet wide,, which includes two 12 foot lanes and 2 foot shoulders. The bridge has a wooden surface which will not stand up well to truck traffic use. Consequently, a 5 mile-por-hour, speed limit has been posted for vehicles which excr,od lO tons in weight. This bridge is stated for reconstruction to bring it up to standards in 1984. (3) 'Ihe East Park Avenue alternate route includes a bottleneck at the Midway intersection. This "tee" intersection will eventually become a 4--way ihtersection when the Ivy Street extension is built, but construction is not proposed for the next 5 years. The intersection currently meets signal warrrants, but signals probably will not be installed. until the fourth leg is 4Rdded in the future ('Ivy Street). Presently there is a stop sign for west-"bound traffic on East 'Park and for north-bound traffic on the Midway. Although this inter- section is subject to some, peak hour congestion with some vehicles having to wait up to several minutes for turning movements, typical average delays during peak hour traffic conditions amount to only 10 seconds per vehicle (derived:. from City of Chico traffic study figures). The congestioh/ delay factor is deemed "average for an intersection of this type, according to Doug Will, traffic engineer for the City of Chico. �'In summa ry the environmental effects of the Proposed c? Entler, Avenue are not "significantly adverse because ol'othee of re atIVely small number of vehicles involved, i.e. 7O light duty vehicles, 50 (or less) commercial: trucks. APPetdix F page 8a of r IV. DETERMINATION (To be complete -'i by the dead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation; 0 I find the proposedproj �s r�cbmmended. ect COULD NOT have a s` effect on the enva.ronment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION ant 0 I find that although the proposed proje significant effect on the environmento thereuulwillanota be a significant effect in this case because the Mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the IS R.ECOMM MED, nro]ecti„ A 'NEGATIVE DECLARATION l find the proposed project effect on the environmentp and �anaENVIRONMENve a ficant REPORT is required. TAL IMPACT D'',te. Septembe 21, 1979 __ _ _ Signature For., MIRONMENTAL REVIEW DC:pART14b41T ----------------- Revieird by: Earl �` D. NeXson Env ronme11t:,, . jZevtlo Director Appendix R page 9, of 9