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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBUTTE CO. PLANNING DEPT. 79-54 1d �•t 1 .. e �°�li� r tY !i4(7f�N`%�/?l��'N�. �/�i�f.� rM'�w'�i)J•ii�i t - llp •./ •1 I 4r 7 I p 1 J , :r y � r ,• ; t , rr%} F Y r T f , b �.1 t - llp •./ •1 I 4r 7 I p y � r t , rr%} F Y r fw f, •%• 'x t, ,r 1 yy llp •./ I r •%• 'x t, ,r 1 I j� • 41 � 'k � �I �k' �L ty 4- Y T t�1 } t SIT C'+' • '�� ,� i �{ AP?9ND7X E 16 If residential, include the number cif units,schedule of unit-,' s �-Yes , anal type of household size expected. 4t / 17, 1 f' commercial , indicate the type ,whether `neighbor i.7ood, cityor regionally oriented, square footage. of, sales ar a, and loadin.p facilities,,%l� 1$.. If industri.al3indicate Lype, e" L,mated emplayft(ft l;r1�1t per shift;aidload;ng facilites, . l9 if institutional, indicate the major f-unption.; estimated employment per shift, estimated?;Occupancy, loading facilitiep, and community benefits to be derived from the project. M 20, If the project involves, a variance, conditional use or rezonin application; state tl sand indicate clean why the appot 'licatlfa J s /� required, Toa.r� �� 5�erv►�nrS r� cJ��f � �4z0/ue �I Z �N '4't� Are the°fo7,!owing items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items, checked yes (attach additional. aheets as necessary),, YES NO ,} 21. Change in existing features of any 'Ue�tches, lakes, or hills or substantial alteration of ground contours ' 22,Significant change in scenic vi ews or, vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. 23. Significantly change pattern, scale or ,.charac,ter of general ,area of project. 244 Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity, 26. Significant change in lake stream or ground,wate'c duality or quantity, or alt-eraticp of existing ,,drainage - patterns, 27. Substantial change in existing; 'noise or `vibration level', in the vicinity,. 2,8 . Site on filled land or on slope of 30 percent p or more. . p _VZ 29. Use ar disp08al of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammables or,Vxplosives. Appendix E - page 2 of, 3 APPENDIX F ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM. (To be -completed by Lead Agency) rY, ERD #75-1 1 -1,?-ol AP #58 -21 _�30 I. BACKGROUND, L. Name of Proponent George Baker 2, Address and* Phone Nurn er o; Proponent: Phone (714); P/89-1559 ;' alixornl Ramona 3. Date of Checklist Submitted , 4. agency Requiring Checklist Mi'vT195nmental 5. Name of Proposal, if'applicable tieZ71 01 Etc res fx;om A-2 to Tr.` 2 II,,, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are requird'& on attached sheets.) YES MAYBE NO 1, Earth, Will the proposal result in significant: aUnstable titions or in changesin geologic t b. Disruptions, displacements, com- paction or overcovering of the soil,? c. Change in topography or ground su:r- face're,lief features or removal of topsoil? d. Destruction, covering or modifica- tion of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? ... ca f. Changes in deposition or, erosion of beach sands, or changes in silta- tion, deposition or erosion 'TWhich may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or " any bay, inlet or lake? g. Loss of prime.agriculturally pro- ductive soils outside designated urban areas? Ap�",6idix F -'page: 1 of 0 y MAYBE , E—O k; h. Exposre of people or Ozopor.ty to u geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground fa.ilure�,~ or similar hazards'? w 2. Air. will the proposal ,result- in. a. Substantial deterioration of ambient or local air quality? WE b. The cxeati.on` of objectionable odors , 'smoke . or fumes? _... c. Significant alteration of air movement, moisture or°tempature, or any change in climate, either" ; locally or regionally?,� 3. Water, Wily 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. deed for off-site surface drainage improvements, including vegetation removal,channelization or culve.gt' ,, installat{xan --, ,i. Alterations to the course or flow of f2lood watar,s? Y — e. Change in the amount of surface" water in any water body? J) f. Discharge into surface waters,, or /j in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not j limited to temperature, dissolved Oxygen or turbidity? .. _ g Alteration of the direction or rate of flow -of ground waters?', —� h.. Change in the quantity or quality of ground waters, either through direct additions or w1thdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? A radix. `gage 2 of 9 ; i!' '=--_��. m®aIIMI��ariiml�tAf�AlrwF r; YB Mi MAYBE NO i . Reditc.tion in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? ; or people Exposure of le p P p property . Vn to water related hazards uchas f1ood1n, ,I - 4, Plant*,:Life. Wi7,l the proposal result ri In su-t ntia,l a.= Loss of "vegetation or change in the diversity of species or number of any species of`plants (including u trees, shrubs, grass, crops, m'Gc panroflota and aquatilts) ? � b, Reductioncof the numbers of any unique, .rare or endangered species ofplants:? ' c ­Tntroductionoof new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal repl.eni"shment of ,existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of,any°-agri- ;�:ul ural crop'! r� AML 5 fe, 'Will the ,proposal result animal �j A. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles; fish,,and shell- fish; benthic or,gani;;ms, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangeredspecies of animals? C, Introduction of new species of , animals into an area; or result in a barrier to the migration or mOvem ent of animals? d. Reducs in: o£,' encroachment upon, or deterioration to existing fish or wildlife, habitat? ,y 'appendix F page, of 9 JJ l(° �( YES MAYM No 6., Noise. Will the proposal zesult in et_bstant3.a'�,; a. Increases in noise levels r; bi Exposure of people to severe noise level's,? 7. Li and Glare. Will. the proposal Li --roduce , si gniTcant light or glare? 8, Land"Use, Will the proposed result; in",a significant 3 a. Alteration of the planned land use of an area, or establish a trend which, will ``demonstrably lead to such alteration? :, �^✓' b, Conflict with uses on adjoining " properties, or conflict with estab'liched recreational, educa- tional, religious or scientific uses of an area. y; Natural Resources: Will the proposal r,esttlt it substantial; a. Demand for, or increase in the rate_ of use of an ,,natixra y; l resources? b , Depletion` "61 any nonrenewable natural resource? 10, Risk.of Upset. Does the proposal` -involve a risk of an explosion or the release o hazardous substances (including, but not limited for oil,_ . ,,radiation) chemical 11 pesticides, 1 in the event of an accident or upset conditions? 11. po ulation. Will the proposal sig`--- n .CCica.ntly alter the location, distribution,; density, or growth rate -,of the human population of an area or physically divide an established community? 12. H�ou�sinlz , WJL11 the proposal signillcantly affect existing housing, or create0a demand for additional housing? ,. Appendix° page of 9 AIM Yrs rAxsP Nth" 13, Transportation/Ciroulatian,, Will the proposal'resu n: a. Generation of substantial additional_ vehicular movement? ANkk b. Significant effect's on existing ' c' parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing tra.nspurtati:on systems? d. Significant alterations present patterns of circulation or movement of pdaple and/or goods? . e, Alterations to; waterborne, .:rail or air, traffic? f. In^rease in traffic hazards to motor -vehicles,' bicyclists or'pedestrians? l4, Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect, upon, or result in a substantial need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following; areas s a. „Fire protection? b. Police protection? _- _ c. Schools? d. Parks or other rec,�eational facilities e Maintenance of public facilities, rl including roads? f. :,Other governmental services? 15. Energy. Will thel proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon , existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? �� I, 16. Ut'ilitie's. .Will the proposal result in a need for neva systems, or sub stantial�:'a1tera tions to the following , �pPpndix,; F - :pa.ge S of . YES MAYBE XO, -' _� r a Power a . : natural gas? b . Communicdtions `systems,? �+ r c. Water? d, Sewer (will trunk line be extended,, providing capacity to serve new, development) ? o . Storm water dral,nage 1.7. Human, Health, Will .the proposal ;,result in: a • Creation of any health hazard or „ potential health hazard (excluding "Meintal health) ? L -b. Exposure of people to potential health ha,zard.s? 18, Solid Waste. Will the proposal result inanyy significant :impacts associated with solid waste disposal or litter contro,l? " 19. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in tFie ol truCtioA" of any public designated or.recognized scenic Vista open to -the" public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offense"ve site open to public `rView? 20 . Recreation., Will the proposal result in an -impact upon mho quality or quantity, of eXist ng public regi -ea - tion facilities?,, 21'. Archeological/Historical.; Will the proposal resu t in an alteration of a significant artheol,ogical or historica site, structure, ob`1 ect or buildnl 22, Mandatory Findings of Significance: a, Does the project have the potential to degrade the g quality of the ` environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fist or wildlife species,, cause a fish or wildlife r papulation to drop belself r • a r^ y Appendix F- page 6 of 9; . 9 Ch it AML !1 EfY i v, YES MAYBE NO sustaining .1ev'els, threaten to c: ; eliminate a plant or animal com- m reduce the number o:± r:restri.ct munity, un y� the 'range o a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate impoirtant , examples of the,,major periods of California history or prehistory? b. Does the project have the potential` to achieve short term benefits to the detriment of publicly adopted long-term environmental g,Pals? c, Dees the project have impacts which are individually Limited, but cumulatively considerable? (a project may impact on tWo by more separate resources where the impact on each resour6e is relatively small_, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is si.gnificant. ) \ ' d. Does the project have environmental . effects which will cause substantia] adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly: \` it t�., Appendik page''7 of a j)roject I)eSG7I.ptiOri act is a rezone of acres of land located The proposed pxo jwn West of Jarbo Gap a�.on� Pinkston Canyon Road.,.oT1 -2 :Ltobei.ngasought. cant is George Baler. A proposed zoning Present zoning' is A-2. created from thejA maximum Of e7:�aacrt�r�Dite ander, the size or larger could proposed zon ing. --The intended use of the land iri as a retirement home of the owner-applicant. CiOtstruGtiC?il of a residence is One house- and o.abin presently exi.r and, is dTheplanned. south of Pinkston Canyon Road ane'- proposed site 3.s dust. si,gnated by,assessors parcel number >5w2.1 ) The suR- 4E ; M.:D.%& perty is a portion of the k�i of section 3y., T �rkk. , R, ' . Ni, Accesw is fro��, Pinkston: Gan ,pn Road by easement. Power "and ,k y the drilling' phone;linas exist to the age • disposal source ndi.v dual septic tank Qf individual wells i Sausage disposal a s by and .each field systems. C� ,WIRON11ENTAL SETTING The subject proper is located 'north of Lake Oroville,in the punity The site general arca =rest of t dehe cofmPink tonnCreokfinaPinkston Canyon.. Alts alone . along the soot s The site slope gently west and north With Pinks von Creek drain- ,r• The site is at an elevation elf 'approximately ing to the post. flat 2000' ASL. Slope over am of the site �.s .relatively in the 0-1� ran -e • The side of Pinkston Canyon rises immediately The soils ojjri.te are listed, along the southern= parcel boundxy• supports mature walnut trees as class IV,-V7; .;type The soil high onsite.- The erosion potent', in t'htialeisinegeCed1somewhat oOn- steep slope. The high, erosion aches of, the parcel. The expan-- site by the gently sloping. sive qualities o£ the $061 are Iowa Fire hazards range to high in the dry summer months., time to The Jarbo Gap area reeieves only state fire,protection ana there is no reasonable response exist ein the area. s stru.ctu��al fires. I�io water -service , Landslide potential in the area is 'rated ila.gh" �»� areas of steer slope. The Earthquakie Fault and. Activity map contained in the Seismic 73ig . ,Safety Element of the Butt beneath the project site, as it passes County General Plan shows the Bend Fault passing dire "The is � In the arra throng the study area • 17.e Bsg Bend 1'au�tma lelong n th esti mates of its length ranging from 30 wiles to 15 of the pro jectt site it is' anae eso I c�' mutase l,:irmenest ts�. g�ranitela� s .fault cuts only Paledzo�ce OT rock. and serpentine and haT shown to evident ea.r hquak�e�isura.ng the last 70,million years • �+ D.E , for i►Village Square , prepared by Eco-Analysts, Jan Appendix:F page 7a of 9 i l.i.F ted as '7,1 Richter for the Big Bend Fault in the general plan." The maximum historic quake is unknown but;, eptima.tod at 6:0 •Richter y r -aa of moderate in trio general lin, Bute County. �.� in, an a . g p rseimic activit The nearest surface watercourse to the site is Plnk8ton Creek which 'borders the nor -thorn parcel boundry alon,j; Pink8ton Canyon Road.- Pinkston Creek empties into the West Branch Feather Rivere Air quality it the area: is good. i . tonThe sofda area roy� located �000 � in Y�'ha:ty}{areaPineoI.��rast at an e'leva� pp ..�mately the forest between, 2000-5000' ASL in elev'tion is known as the Tranr ition Life done and this zone is 'characterized by having the highest diversity of plant and animal life of any of the mountain habitaf;s, Most of the site is planted with a cover crop of English, walnut, black walnut and other fruit trees (1% tota` . Xatural vegetation exists onsite also the most common trees and shrubs being Pon- derosa pine, incense cedar, black oak, scrub oak, manzanita an bu.ekbrush. The area along the creep has Mostly be'd: on cleared along the property line, one ca-ttonwoods and blackberries exist along the creek intermittently. Herbaceous pla,nto of note in - elude one rare and endangered species (Fritillaria. phaearnthera)' that have been located 5,: mile distant from the site along highway ?0 to the east. The study area is part of this plants 'range and*locations could .occur onsite although habitat conditions are such that occurrence is considered unlikely. r.><'he project site is located within the rjigratory deer winter range. There are also resident deer nearby. The Department of Vida and Game considers twenty acre parcel sizes the maximum accept- able do city for residential uses in these habitat areasTwo rare . and endangered animal species alae known to oocupy ranges which include the study areae. The southern bald eagle and the peregrine falcon , inter habitat occurs .along the l.o7v foothill elevations near water. Resideitit and iiigratory bald eagles nest at Lake Orovi7.le immediately south of •the study area. IIo ;known poregri.ne falcon eyrees exist in the county. The Transition Life Gone support a gide variety of , mammals ,' reptiles , fish, amphibians and avian life. %Igst common among these in the study area include coyote) door, bobcat) cougar,� skunk ,$ rabbit, , porcupine bats, squirrel , mice, shrew , opossum , ;black 'bear , turkey vul tune,, red- tailed hawk , quail pigeon,, dove $ owls, woodpeckers', scrub Jay, sparrows, finches, lizards and snakes. The aquatic habitat sup-- plied by Pinkston Creek ( seasonal) provides habitat for amphibians including salamander, nevit ; frogs and toad. The,. seasonal,''nature of the limits its potential as a fishery, however, certain non "Ve seasd 00 speciesccertainly exist as well as possibly trout during ' ' ' ent flow (illanti.ties. The land use. designation in the area is for tiwnber-tuountainous terrain. Thi, ey:isting land use according to the Land Use dement Of the aenoral !an is transitional betwoon open undeveloped Appendix F A page 7b of 9, ARM 1 „ xxx . AI,SCUSSIolt OF E.I1IVIRON1,101TAL EVALUATION ljote: Two new homesites could become available under the pto- pdsed Tib ?_ zoning, (one e x�.stin ros .dence), . Ono :,.residence is panned i b.,�,. Compaction and uvarcovering of the soil will result With ham Oita preparatk .ren. The net effect is most sor„i�ous in its relatinnshir to tn- increase in runoff and possible sedimentation in Pinkstoll Creek, 1 c . Suitable building rites exist onsite . Only ,limited grading of home.sites is expected. Significant topographical changer should' not occur, 1 ; e A3.b ;f . ,Studies show that residential development i.x some mountain and foothill commur ities may have increased the normal to of sediment prod rauction by as much as 200%0lncrea;�3ed cedi menu alon - Pinkston Canyon goad eased residential develop � � r �� ti r. mentation may result in Pinkston Creels, and waterways belo� incr Factors' which effect t�ix'e magnitude of this irn��act include ere- sion potential$ slope; extent of soil disturbance and extent of increased runoff. Runoff twill `increase by a splalL amount. The extent of t11:44, -,oil disturbance ,will be insignificant. ,Slope is in the 0-10 5-Pange over, most, of the site . Brosion potential is h.a.gh, The direct impacts of increased erosion on the land forma- tion will be minimal based on observed characteristics of the site Indrecrl the biotic community of Pinkston Creek will be effected cumulatively by this and future,,deyeLop- ment. The character of the biotic community alid the nature of the project render this impact minimal on the pto ject Level.. f 1.h. The BiC Bend Fault passes beneath the study area (ref v to Environmental Setting) Maximum credible earthquake ir3 protected at '7,1 hichter. The estimated bedrock acceleration in the "county(iA is an average of appro imately 0.2-0.39 tAth a maximum of 648- 0.38. 1.j. Romesite_s eXsting onsite' sit far enouGh upslope,from Pinkston Creek to be ,protected from any ,flooding. The, bride across Pinkston is close to the ,;'visibl-e_ high hater mark. 4.a. ho3�lesite pre atat on tiFra 11 )robabl.y rosult in the removal of a6veral ivalniit trees. AS many trees as possible''��ll be re-. Appendix F page 8 Of 9 Now • f AMM 1F. b. One location of a rare and endangered ,• rzt been found 7h mile to the zxortheast The rang' -ant thecseeci es Pritillaria phaenthera, is Itnno,41n to include t}xc study area, 'his i r `�' )�lailt �i.s not visible at this time of 3reK�x. habitat conditions, occurrence of this I�owevgry due to plarzL i s-c;onsa dered unlikely., Refer to' co111rnent lv.a ,5•b. The •southern bald eagle and peregrine falcon occu which include the study area. No nesting sitan py ranges Or are expected onsite. es wore observed. 5 . d . 'Theproject's represents further encroachment on the mixed rarest habitat of the Transition 'Life ,Zone. Perieac:i.ng develo Ment This area is er.� >> be aut and; r11'' x paresstire in Butte County due to the scenic ',� wld IJ�.Y�ter.�. 6a..a. PWral. residential noises will increase. This I>Ii :1 alter the aco;ust±c character of the environment. not ..a. The Present 7oxzing of this area is A-8. initiated during the freeze on development of The olz� Project as existing LThe and use des_i.gnation is timber--mountainous; The are in a transitional land use state su,rroundin , a is. dap area. Single family residential devela�tnent lexi��al Jarbo s through- Or the area. The project site is under residential use. 2.O+�acre ixo�jesite s could be developed under the maximum develo mThree Potential of the proposed zoning. � pent be sraall.er than usual,, but not, out; ��o acre parcel sizes wou�.d parcels. character With surroviidiY1 1.a,b. Xatural resoua^ces including non.-ren:eilable' resourcesplay be consuutled "during hotllesite Preparation and c•onatruction,• 1 •f. Pinkston Road is paved and sight distance is Q.I. 14:a. The Mate of Ca'14f ftllia is the Response ti121•e is inadec nate to primary fire support unit. - revez�t.,struc'�ural loss,.. Prevent.; There is an elem tar•-' school in Jarbo Gap, 16�a,b. Power and phgnr lines exist to the site, 16.C. gater Vill :be ,stul .I flied by the drilling of indiviaual wells: 16.d. erjage disposal is by septic tank and leach field systems. 1 . The project area sno visible fro scelxic high ray , r�1il`e ,oto th ' east.m liighc�ray 70' a designated. 1 There are norticorded a Lheological sites in the imine v .cinit r, Thee area is one of dzate rn Potontial archeological si r An archeolo xcal survey eras om le`ted g nificance. recommended. p and archeological clearance y Appendix F .. page 8a of g, APPENDIX G rr. NEGATIVE DECLARATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT vl� 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN' that; the 'project described below has been reviewed pursuant., to the provisions of the California Envir-,nmental Quality Act of 1970 (Public ResoupOos Code,,, 211,)O, t seg.) F and a determination has been m�,do� that it will 14 not lave -,a J-Fificant effect; upon the environment. r Log 2. DEISCRIPT109 Off' PROJECT ' Rezone of >. W-Ml 58-21-80 7.1 acres from A-2 to � �'M-2. f , 3 . ', LOCATION OF PROJECT South of Pinkston. Canyon Rd.. in the general area west of Jarbo Gap. 4. NAM, AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT APPLICANT: George Baker Post Office Box 3�6., 7 ' Ramona, California` 92065: 1 1� MITIGATION MEASURE$ 6. A copy o the Ener ronmental Review Director's ititi_al study „ regarding the environmental, effect of this project is attacher. This study was Adopted as presented; c, � `S ecific modifications a'nd Aopted with changes:. p OUPPOVting isons are attached. I A public hearing oxi' -thi8 Negative Declaration-was held by_ the decision making body. Hearing body,. 13."utte County Board of Supervisors Date of 'DetermiIia'tiox 1 � Determint�aii. On the bads' of the E.vironmental Dire ,'tor' s initial study, the informatiox! presented 'At hearings, commnts received on the proposal and our own knowledge and ind.epende 't rosearch: 5 ,Appendix G - page 'I of ''2 " .. .... ... . i. .: ___. •. .-: .• .,-.r�ee. aw�lr �MGSIio �{IYIiVM1Aam.11tlYf �ww.,�'n"."� _..•- .mow' --- - .. Q .,.,. __. 140TI E ,•0F DEMRMTNATION TO: /7 Secretary for Resources 1416 Ninth Street, Roam 1311 AI'R g 4 r970 Sacramento, CA 9581.4 CUM A, Nf=1.SC3N, Counly Cls►r'k Dopoyr LK -7 County C1,erk County of 'u't t e PROMs Moed Agency`) 18t ): X3:�,r � . �' 'r ErM x0,1111 ileal Review �'Te a, > went c�r�,va,•o � �4z 1 C) rJ1.�<1 ` 7.9 rJ Y Coura Ir,y Centor Drive Orov,)11cj, California 95965 SUBJECT riling of Notice of Determination. in Compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code ERD Log # roj)ectTit I e An 1 t George Baker ~ - 3Cat ClCl eatin�goouse � If submitted to State Ci ear .ng House C ontae Person rel gone Nunz e EwA D. Di.roc to c c�'1.1+- �, �I-4,'j`� Project Location South of P�.n�l�s n Canyon Rd. West, of general area cif J turbo Gap Project De9cript�ant lie; one of 7.1 aures .from A-2` to r. �'` � that the, 1'��tt� e r✓o�ua�t,;�� iLs is to advise Y, �i � l3aarr�. of Supervie;ors Lead Agency lits Made the fallowing' determinations regarding the above: -described project. 1. The pro;j e t �-.-�# 'Will have a significant- effect on the Will riot onvi oL11"Wtilt:., Aa Environmental Impact Report eras preparod :for this project Pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, and was certified as 15nvironme al ReviewDoPh required by Sect ,on 15085(1) , 14 Calif o�r'nia Administrative Code, A Negative Declaration was prepared` for this project pursuant poll Cdur4y "„� to the, provisions of" CEQA, A copy of the Negative Derlara- ti,on;. may be e,xartiined at the Envitonmental Review Department, 7,County Center Drive, Orovltle, California 95965. r 't, n t .Zs ' ra ect is indicating 1. A �Tot�ce a Exemption was filed _ h � 3. /0 1} � g P _`" oxempt ,from environmantal roview. �{ �l Appendix 1i —page 1 of 2 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF 'FINUINGS'- March 21, 1979 C. George Baker - Rezone from A-2 to TM 2 property\i�pcated approximately 3/8 mile north of ;Conc6�4 rntersectzon ' on the east side of Pinkston Canyon Road, ;dent fa e' as AP 58-21-80 The applicant states "tiVe picked this property some 6 years ago for our retirement home. We loved the scenic beauty, c-lunate and vegetation, During the period of ownership we have spent thousands of dollars in improvements. built road, fire breaks, pruned 'tree IV­ have added value to this area." The Butte County General Plan land use designation in the area is for timber mountainous terrain. The existing land use is <- transitional between open, undeveloped land and residential uses now being established. Some commercial, use exists at Jarbo Gap -- some 3/4 mile to the east on Highway 70. 'Parcel sizes in the area are from,10 acres to smaller in size. Parcels in the vicinity of the project site range from 2 acres to 50 acres, or larger, with the majority of these being in the 5 to 35-acre range. Scattered residential uses exist throughout the area and along both sides of Pinkston Canyon Road, Environmental Health Department `comwits "Soil conditions may, not permit Mot sizes of 3 acres, "Soil. conditions may not permit division of this parcel at all. Soil exploration would be regi,�ired to.,be sure.'" t1 n AIL BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - March 21 1979 C. George Baker - Rezone from "A-Z" (General) to 11Th1-2+1 (Timber Mountain 2 „acre-.parcel,$) property located approximately 3/8 mile north of Concow intersection it on the east side of Pinkston Canyon' Road;; identified as AP 58-21-80, mo;Te particularly described as-- Beginning s; Be innin at the NE corner of the J g B S 1/o£ the NE; 1/4 of the N1V 1/,4 of Section 34 T22`1 it4B IDB$14; thence S-0° 09,1 1611 IV, 43.5 ft. thence N 78' 57' 1"l, 4 64, ft.; th_once N 560 50' CV, 218 ft;, ; thence N 680 10' W, 218 ff.; thence N 580 50 - W, 27.8 ft.;; thence_ 'N 66' 10, IV, 79 ft.; thence S 881 081 �� e point o-f'beginning, 30 E 1176.50 ft. to th Containing 7.1 acres,, more or less, north of Oroville, I� 79-65-2-5Q I Mrs :' Blair read staff findings. Mr. Nelson said that an error had resulted 'in, having"yes" and Oi'nJ�ybe" r; answerecorded on the environmental review checklist, but that�all answers should be "Mo!'--resulting in A recommendation for a negative, declaration. Proponents,' '( J P , p George Shaw, 488.2 Shetland Ave., owner of ad'acent",arced: said that he had no objection to this rezoning proposal. 'Opponents: No one 'The hearin was closed and Commissione Glilbert, noting that g , declaration had been reviewed, -that the proposal is cons.stenthw thgtleve General Plan and that ftwt the growth of the area lends itself to,this division,, made a motion to recommend approval. His motion lvas,seco,tided by Commissioner Lamber t: AYES: Commissioners Bennett, Gilbert, Lambert, Everhard andf'Chairnan Wheeler. NOES: No one. ABSENT: No one. Motion _carried. ... f, r A {, "y 3-0s 1-579 6P ADOPT ORDINANCE 2.017: PUBLIC HEARING e GEORGE BAKER W PROPOSED NEGATIVE L " TION AREZONE PROM "A-2" (GENERAL) TO 'TAX -2" (TIMER MOUNTAIi�1 - TWO ACRE PARCELS) PROPERTY LOCATED APPROX. 3/8 MILE NORTH OF CONCOW INTERSECTION ON THE EAST SIDS; OV PINKSTON CANYON ROAD !DENTxrIED AS AP 58-21-80,CONTAINING 71l ACRES, MORE OR LESS, NORTH OI' m6vilLE The public hearing on Oeorge Baker proposed negative declaration and rezone from "A-21" (general) to "Tk-2" (timber mountain two &cre parcel's) property located appvoximately 3/8 mile north of Concow inter- section an the east: aide of Pinkston Canyon toad, identified as AP 58-21-80, cotit#ring 7.1 acre@, more or less, north of Orovil:le has held as advertised. Earl Nelson, enviranm"41 review director) set out the back' - ground of the negative declaration The area has varied parce3 sizes roan trap to fifty acres. The magnitude of the impacts are not great. The area is rels,tively level with less than 10% slope. He, recommended a negative declaration, Bettye Blair,,;planning director, set out: the ,background of the rezone. This conforms to the General .Plan. Hearing open to the public. Appearing: Georg' Baker. Mr, s Baker spoke in favor of the rezone. 79- Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board. On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor.Winst:on icantuffctro~fproposed iJnot ve a 6*ga'feen the environient, anegatvedeclarationwas recommended, On motion of Supervisor Winston; seconded by Supervisor Moseley " anc3 unanimously carried, noting tlio negative declaration has been accepted and xindinthat the � proposal; is consistent with the General Plan and theta growth r lend6 itself to the area the retone for George Baker from "A-2" (general) to ,"TM -2'" ((amber mountain - two acre parcels) for property located approximately 3/&,mile north of,Coneow intersection on the east - side of Pinkston Canyon Road, identified as Al' $8-21-80, containing 7.1 acres, more or less, north of Oroville was approved; Ordinance 2017 was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.