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NOTICE O&ETEIM111MATTON'
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T0; 17 Secretary for Resources
JUL 2 51980
141.6 Ninth Street, Room 1317
Sacramento' CA 95814 CLgaK t�ELSON� CaurltyGlerk
A. JAC1NTi-10
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/X% County Clerk
County of l:n
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SUBJECT: Filing of Notice Of: Determination in COMI)liance with
Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public ResoUtces Code
ERI7 >;a� �` 80-03- 31-0,1.
Project Tit .e
Madrone Aveinue/Lindo Channel Bicycle Crossing Public 4lorks
State G'leaY^a z+ shouse Number ZIf submitted to StaL-e Clearing House
wontact Person Te'_e
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PrE ect Location S of. the
Manzanita Ave. & N. of the ortionoof�MadronenAVe. dxte'ho ng S. fry;.
y' o.a oct Bcscri.ptIon; rt N . From .
Hawthorne Ave, northeast Ghi:o
14adrone Avenue/Lindo Channel Bicycle Grossing.,
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This is to gAvise that Che btly
Board of Su erv' cors
.Lead Agency
has made the f0llowint, determinations regarding the above-described
project:
1. The pvoJect /- 7 will have a significattt effect On the
4 %N 'T will not
environment
2, -7 An Environmental l:mpact Report «as prepared for this ;)ro ,
pursuant to the provisions off: 6808, and teas certified as
ect
required b�. Section 157B5(�, 14 California Administrative
Cade.
A Negative Decl.ar�ition was re tired dor this pr j p
p o ect pursuant
to the provisions of (;l QA. A coPy of tttc Negative becl.ara
tion may be e attuned at the 9nVironmcntal.Review I)epartment,
7 County Cetite : rbr�.ve, Orov111e, California 95965,
3.A
� � A NotitO o� NxeMption was fl.l.er} ind ,.catit,tg this project 's
OxMTlpt from environmental te'v;1.dtg,
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APPENDIX G
NEkrATIVE DECLARATION REGARDING ONMEPI
ENVIRTAL IMPACT
�. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the project described below has
been .reviewed pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental. Quality Act of 1970 (Public Resourees Code
21100, et sed.) and a determination has been made 'that it will
not .have a significant effect upon the environment
2. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT'i Log # 80-03-31-01
Madrone Avenue/LindoChannel 'Bicycle Crossing.
J. LOCATION OF pROJEOT.
South of the portion of Madrone Avq..extending south from Manzanita
Ave.. & north of the portion of Madrone Ave,, exteoding north from
Hawthorne Ave., northeast Chico_.
4, NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT APPLICANT
Butte County Public Works Department Atteotion Clay CAstleberry
#7 County Center Dri'v'e
Oroville, CA 96>566 Lynn McEnespy
5• MITIGATION MEASURES.-
6.
EASURES:S. A copy of the Environmental Review Director's initial study
regarding the environmental effect ;of this p:^o j ect i s attached.
This study was
Adopted as presented.
Adopted with changes. Specific modifications and
supporting reasons are attached.
7. A public hearing on this Negative Declaration was held b the
decision making body. Y
Hearing body ` Butte County Board of SUpervisors
Date of Determination 7/22/80
Determination::
On the
asis of the
initial
the iriformat�on. Presented at hearings,, Director's �.n.�.tial. study,
proposal and oiar owntiowl edge and independent research:
comments received on the
Append�ik, G page I of 2
s
We find the proposed project COUI:,D NOT have a significant
effect on the environment, and. a NEGATIVE DECLARATION is
hereby adopted.
We find that the ,project; could have a significant effect
on the environment but will not in this case because of
attached mitigation measures described in item 5 above
which are by this reference made conditions of project
approval. A conditional NEGATIVE DECLARATION is hereby
adopted.
AUG -11980
DATE:
Signature
Robert E. Lemke
Name
Chairman, Board of supervisors
Title
Apondix G - page 2 of 2
' .�hvirannor��a► 1luu7�yp �;,�;�,
Inter-Depart , emora ndum
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Tor Carl Nelson, Environmental Review G�oordinator �
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FROM: Department of Public 'Works
SUSJECT; Bike Crossing of Lindo Channel CBW 77-1
Our Pile: 236.1
oats: May 21, 1980
Reference is made to your environmental evaluation of the above-noted proposed
and particularly the mitigation measures,
p project
It doesn't seem necessary or appropriate to us to include in the discussion or mitiga
tion measures routine construction procedures which we would include in the contract,
such as erosion control of the fills, proper compaction, slopes of the pathway, signing,
color of barrier posts, maintenance, etc.
If you left those decisions to qualified engineers, it would probably save your office
staff: some time in the preparation of the environmentax.documents.
I(H)is h
Para H
Paragraph ()s particularly amusing in that the bike path shoal, be constructed to
withstand earthquakes and subsidence.
What do the existing pools c)f water located to the West Of the project have to do with
this project?
Your signing recommendations are a little excessive. It appears you are recommending
three signs on each end of the bike path. Why don't you let us determine the pro er
signing? What we don't need is a jungle of signs for bikepath. p
We don't use the Uniform Building Code in our construction. We refer to Caltrans
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Standard Specifications, which cover the work more appropriately than Chapter 70 of
the UBC,.
It is our recommendation that reference to the above items be removed from the environ-
mental discussions and ",required" mitigation measures.
May Castleberry
Director of Public Works
William Cheff }
WC.�m Assistant Director
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APPENDIX F
ENVIRONMENTAL, CHECKLIST FORM
(To be completed by Lead Agency)
BACKGROUND EES Log #80-03-31-01
1. Name of Proponent Butte County Public Works Depaartment
2. Address and Phone Number`
fProponents
#7 County Center Drive Attention: Clay
rov e`
Castleberry
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McEnespv "
3. Date of Checklist Submitted
4. Agency Requiring. Checklist:
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5. Channel Bicame of ycle if ipplicat e Madrone Avenue Lindo
y ng
II. ENV2RONME14TAL 'LWA.CTS
(Explanations of all "ye-o" and "maybe" answers are
on attached sheets.
required
YES MAYBE N0
l i Earth. Will the lctoposal result in significant:
a,
Unstabl-ions` or in
earth d�.Substructures?
cliangeseingeologic ub struc tures'?
PR
�» b, Disruptions, displacements, eom-
pactioti or overcovering of the soil?
a. Change in topography or around sur-
face relief features or removal of
topsoil?
d, Destruction, covering or m6difica-
tion of any unique geologic or
physical features?
e; Increase in wind or water erosion
Of soils, either on or off thesite?
t°
Changes in deposition or erosion
Of beach_ sands, or changes in silta-
tion, depas .tion or erosion which
may modify the channel of a river or
stream or the bed of the ocean or
any bay, irt:,et or lake?
g„ Loss of prune agricul.tut ally pro.,
.
ductive soils Outside designated
urban areas
Appendix r - page 1
sof
Yt8 MAYBE
NO
h.
Exposure of people or property to
geologic hazards such as earthquakes,
landslides, mudslides, ground failure, -:
or similar hazards?
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?
e,
Significant alteration of air
movement, moisture ortemperature,
or any change in climate, either
locally or regionally?
3,. 'Water. 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
iremoval, channel zation or culvert
nstallation?
s.
Alterations to the course or flow
of flood waters?
e.
Change in the amount of s --face
II
water in any water body?
f.
Discharge into surface waters, or
I
n any alteration of surface
water quality, including but not
limited to temperature-, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity?
g;
Alteration of the direction or
rate of flow of ground wators?
h,
Change in the quantity or quality
of ground waters, either through
direct additions or withdrawals,
or through interception of an
aquifer by cuts or excavations?
t
Ajotidix F page 2
of 9
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Rpt..
YES MAYBE No
i, Reduction in the amount of water
otherwise available for public
water supplies?
j. Exposure of people or property
to water related hazards such
as
flooding?
Plant" -
Life. Will the proposal result
in substantial,
....:�.
a. Loss of vegetation or change in the
diversity of species
or number
Of any species oflarts
p (including
trees, shrubs, grass, crops,
microflora and aquatic plants)?
b, Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of plants?
C4 Introduction of new species of
plants into
an area, or in a barrier
to the normal replenishment of
existing species?
d• cultural icropin 7crea e of any agti-
S , Animal Lift Will the proposal, result
in ubstantial.
a. Change 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) 7
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare
or endangered species
Of animals?
AOL
c Introduction of new speo.'es of
animals into
an area, or result Ln
a barrier to the migration or
movement of animals?
d Deduction of, encroachment u, ft or
detE:rio ation to existing fish
or
Wildlife habitat?
Append k
r - page 3 of
YES
MAYBE NO
6 . Noise. Will the Proposal result in
substantial:
a. Increases in noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe noise
levels?
7. Li ht and' G1ar'e. Will the proposal
pro uce significant light org lare?Ask
8. Land Use. Will the proposal result
in a significants
a. Alteration of the planned hand use
Of"
an area, or eFtablish a trend
which will demonstrably lead
to such
alteration?
b. Conflict with uses on adjoining
properties, or conflict with
eStab7.ivhed recreational, educa-
tional, religious or
scientific
uses of an area?
9 Natural Resources. Will the proposal
reluit'in substantial:
a. Demand for or increase in the rate
of use of any natural resources?
b. Depletion of any nonrenewAble
natural
resource?
10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal
i nrolve a risk of
an explosion or
the release of Hazardous substrnces
(including, but not limited to, oil_,
pesticides,chemicals
or radiation)
in the evet of an accident or upset
conditions?
ll, po ulation, Will the proposal
signi, icantLy alter the Location,
distribution, density, or growth
rate of the human population of an
area or physically divide an
established community?
1, Nousin Wili the proposal
si ni icantl y affect existing, housin
or create a demand for additional g'
housing?
Appendix
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ra e 4 o 9
YES MAYBE
NO'
13.
Transportation/Circulation.. Will the
proposal result in
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement?
b. Significant effects on existing
parking facilities, or demand for
new parking?
c. Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems?
c
d. Significant alterations to present
patterns of circulation or movement
of and/or
people goods?
e. Alterations to waterborne, tail or
air traffic?
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor
,'
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?
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Public Services. Will the proposal; have
an effect upon, or result in a substantial
need for new or altered governmentcel
services in any of the following areas
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
c. Schools?
ex
d, Park..- or other recreational
facilities?
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e; Maintenance of public: facilities
includimt roads?
f, Other governmental. services?
15.
Pn . Will the proposal result; in
a. Ilse of substantial: amounts of fuel
or energyh
Aat
b. Substantial, increase in demand upon
existing sources of energy, or
;
requite the deVelopment of neva
sources of energy?
16,
Utilities . Will the proposal result
i n�for new systems) or subs
sta t.tial alterations to the: fol.loe�ilipl
utilities ;
Ap'pendik, V"
page _ 5'.0f g
YDS MAYBE
NQ
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a, Power or natural gas"?
b, Comm unicat4
Ions systems?
-
c. Tater?
d. Sewer (will trunk line be extended,
Providing capacity
to serve new
development)
e. Storm water drainage?
17.
Human Health, Will the proposal
result
a Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)9
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b. Exposure of people to potential
health hazards?
r
18
Solid Waste, Will the Proposal
proposal result
5 n any significant impacts
---
associated
with solid waste disposal or litter
control?
19.
Aesthetics,etru`il the proposal result
in n Of
any public
designated or recognized scenic Nista
open to the public, or will the
Proposal result ;in the creation of an
aesthetically offensive site
open to
public view?
20.
Recreation: Will the proposal result
in an impact upon the quality or
quantity of existing public recraa-
tion facilities?
21.
Arccheolo ical/Historical,, Will the
proposa resu t in an atoration of
a significant archeological
or
Historical site, structure, object
or building?,
Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a. Does tthe project have the 'potential
to degrade the
quality of the
environment, substantially ;reduce
the
habitat of a fish or wildlife
spedies, cause a fish Or wildlife
pppula.tion to drop below self
Appendix,
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page of 9
c
YES tILY7J D
No
sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plantor animal com-
munity,, reduce the number ox 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 term benefits 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 mire separate
resources where the impact on each
resource is relatively small, but
where the effect o'.,`, the total of
those impacts on the environment is
Significant.)
d. Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings'
either directly or indirectly?
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III.` DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
Project Description
1. Type of Project: Bicycle'Crossing.
2. Brief Description: (-drone Avenuejl,indo Channel Bicycle Cressinr�
3, Location: South of the portion of Ma.drone Avenue extendin
g ,south
from Manzanita Avenue and north of the portion of Ma drone �
Avenue extending north from Ha►v horne Avenue, not Ma(fst
Chico.
4.
Amount ofl Impervious Surfacing: 6320 ,sq • ft. �; ; ft. 'wide by Igo
-5. Access and Nearest Pub'l'ic Road(s
only via Madrone Avenue. ` )'°r bicyclisin and pedestrians
Physical __Environment
1. Terrain: Gently r0i ging terrain in Linda Channel ba&in with steep, `
banks near existing portions o� Madrone Aven:uc.
a. Slopes! 2% to 3o%+.
b. Elevation 240 A.S.L.±
2. Soil Types and Characteristics Vina fine sandy loare, Riverwash
Vina loamstop
{ y phase); Redding, clay la;.rn to M. & S -
alluvai-fan deposits little vegetation in r+iver� wash areas
(gravel and
Co s,
in placas from .rater erosion
occurring 'over the years.
a Limiting Factors: Shallow and stony soyt�, inlaces
difficulty in installing footings for
of soils. Liffe path; : bsdencse
3. Natural Hazards of the Land
a4 Earthquake zone: Moderate Earthquake Intensity zone VIII,
b. Erosion Potential: Slight to high (steep banks)
C.
Subsidence Potential: Moderate to high.
d. Expansive Soil Potential: Low to moderate.
4 Hydrology
a4 Surface Water: Linda Channel would cover bike path less than
2 months per year.
b4 Annual Rainfall (normal,; 24-26"
5. Visual/ Scen'c Quality: Nigh; channel b'
and wildflowersj assn with riparian vegetation
Bi ogicai._Enyironment
5'vegetation; Riparian Woodland with cottonwoods, willows grasses,
wildfiowers, etc.
III-. DISCUSSION OF ENVIR(NMENTAL EVALUATION (continued)
7. Wildlife Habitat: Good habitat for small mammals , birds, fisih
and reptiles typical of ri pari an woodland.
Cultural Environment
8. Archaeological and Historical Resources in the area: Potentially
sensitive area along Lindo Channel.
9. Existing Land Use: Alonq route of bike path: Steep earthen
banks on either end, tre,+elled pathway with small to large
rocks in many places,
10. Land Uses: Single family residential subdivisions to north
and south, open field to northwest, Lindo Channel to easti
and west with periodic flows of water and some pools of water
y g .>
remaining after water Subsides.
11 Schools in Vista Orthoped�ca5choolslt.o north; Sierra
Elementary, Loma
Area: a
School to south. Terra View Elementary
The proposed bicycle crossing is' recommended by the Chico Area Bikeway
Committee. The Butte County Public Works Department plans to con.5,truct
the bicycle crossing at grade level across Lindo Channel to connect
with either end of Madrope Appvenue, Maintenance of the bike path and
TheaMacdironeiAvenue bridgeewiliseventually replaceothe be
ferethi,snty.
bike p hi
The following items of environmental concern have been identified,
With proper Obstruction practices in accordance with the project
design and a,ppropri ate mitigation ��neas ures ; the 'bike path construction
and its even'tu<tl use by pedestrians and bicyclists should not create
significant ehvironmental effects.
(e): Fill material will be needed in the areas near the
steep earthen banks on either end of the project so the ,bike ramps
from Madrone Avenue coni be constructed at about a 5% to 8% grade:
Proper compaction for the fill materi a
provided to prevent
P P "P � g �r` k Path.
or
.
potential erosion from affectin the bike ath Erosion it a min
factor at resent exc., t where the aide cuttin action of water in,
the channel is rOMOViilg soil; Design features, p,artitUlarl.y along
the bike ramps, ,Will be incorporated to,minimize potential Water
erosion, according to Jqi 11 i am Chef`f of the Butte County ' ubl ,c.
Works Department,
Will 'Bishop of the California Department of Fish and Gaoie has tentatively
issued a Code 1601 permit for the streambed alterston that would be
involved. The permit stipulates that Jlon�-erodable and bon_,petroleum
based materials be used in the high water areas. Concrete would meet
Appendix P page 8a of 9
•
III
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (continued)
that stipulation. The asphalt ramps would possfP►
short-
ened and concrete used. if the �"Y need to be
proposed portions of the ramp near the
channel are in the highwater area,
3(d) The Public Works Department intends to construct the crossing
so the profile grade will match tKo existing grade of the channeland
eliminate any occurrence of hydraulic interference. According to
input received from Mel Schwarz of the Reclamatior, Board in January
1980, Lindo Channel has a flow capacity of 6,000 cubic feet per second.
3(j), 16(c), 17(a): In April 1980, there were still pools of water
4n some parts of Lindo Channel. In the area of the proposed bike
path, there was minimal water, but two large pools of watnr (up to 5
feet deep) were evident to the west of the project area. A 12" flap
-
gate gate maybe the source of at least part of the water in the first
pool. The pools may serve as an attractive nuisance to children.
Because of a potentially hazardous situation when the channel is full,
some consideration should be given to placing Warning signs atboth
entrances to the bike crossing warning cyclists not to enter when
the area is flooded.
4(b)i. Rare or epdangered plants are riot expected in this area other
than the -riparian wege`tatio:n asa unique and .valuable habitat. Numerous
California poppies were evident in the channel basin outside of the
water flow areas
13(c) : The Madrone Avenue Bridge is a future
project planned from ' 100
to 140 feet west of the linear ,section of the bike ,path.
13(f)c Because of the channel bank, sight distance will be obscured by
a blind corner for those entering or leaving the bike pa�h.
Noted from observation of the Highway 99/Lindo Channel bicycle crossing
is the cobbles and silt that would be left on the bike path once the
Watandede deposited the, path should be swept o d he channel water
recedes Silt rocks and an debris carried
soon after the inundation of the bike path ceases, p p off or otherwise removed
p
14(c) Students attending Pleasant Valley High and Marigold Elementary
Schools are expected to be the most consistent users of thL bike path.
1.5(c): The bike path will provide a transportation system which, once
installed, will not place a demand an fuel and energy res
I6(09 17`(6). See item 3(,i)► 16(d); 11('a).
21: Aechaeological clearance was granted as the result of,a tUr.Vey
by dim Manning, a local`archaeolcgist.
Appandi x R r page '8b of 9
IV. DETERMINATION
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
T find the I
proposedproject
effect on the environment, and UabNEGATIVENOT eDECLARATi��ant
1.0 recommended, ON
0 I find that although the
significant effect an thepenvironmosed �n�3ethereuwillanota
be a siynificant effect in this case because the
mitigation measures described on an attached sheet
have been added to the project, A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Is RECOME..NRED .
O effect the
etproposed projec
REPOT t MAY Dave a significon
rehe envixouir:rcent, and an ENVIRONMENTAL
is required.
Date May 14, 1980
Revised May 29, 1980 (Signature)
For: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DEPARn,1F�NT
RBVieWed by;
of Earl. D: Nelsoh
Environmental Review Director
ppenclix - page . of
.Environmental RoDopt,
J Up, 51980
Du fd Couniy
o
May 25t 1980
Mr. Earl Nelson, Director
Environmental. Review Department
18-F County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Deat Mr. Nelsor.
On Thursday, May 22, 1980 1 conducted an archaeological
reconnaissance of two properties located within Butte County.
They are as followst
reMadrone Avenue/Lindo Channel Bicycle Crossing, Butte County
Department of Public Works " located in the bed of Lindo
Channel between the two sections of Madrone Avenue on either
side of the channel, northeast of Chico. The proposed
project is for the construction of a bicycle path across this
section of Lindo Channel. Lindo Channel contains water only
occasionally and the vegetation of the channel bed consists
of grasses, wild flowers and weeds.
David Wright & Dennis Chal.lman Ap# 56-24-94 through 101/
ERD Log #80-04-15-02 approximately 40 acres of land located
to the northeastofthe intersection of Headwaters Road and
Highway :32, north of Forest Ranch. The property lies in the
NW -41- of Section. 28j T. 94 N., R:
3 E., Paradise quadrangle,
15' series. The proposed project is to divide the property
into four parcels. The terrain of the property has a gentle
to moderate northwest to southeast slope with a moderately
dense Foothill Woodland -type of vegeta ;ion.
Prior to my reconnaissance of the above properties T consultedthe archaeological site record files maintained at California
State University, Chico to determine if any known archaeo-
logical sites were located on either of the properties. No
sites had been previously recorded on either of the properties.
My reconnaissance of the
propertles was. complete in that the
entire ground surface of both properties was examined for the
presence of archaeological or historical materials. Ground
visibility on the Wright property was impaired by a thick duff
covering,*
archaeological or historical. sites were observed
during my
that archaeological inspection of either property `and i`t is recommended
clearance be granted to both of the
Properties described above;
Vm
.your11
. Manning
Archaeology Consul t
4
latp' of &Iffantin
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
1400 TENTH STREET
SACRAMENTO 95814
EDMUND G, BROWN JR.
GOVERNOR
tovirom' 00111 Roviuw Dapi=
July 3, 1980
Jul- ( `j iIf
00'.0 OWMy
Earl. D. Nelson
Butte County
4118-F County Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Subject: SCHt 89060316 Madrone Avenue/Lindo Channel Ricycl.e Crossing
Dear Mr. Nelson:
State agencies have commented on your draft environmental document
(see attached). if you would Like to discuss the concerns and
recommendations in their comments, contact the staff from the
agencies whose names and addresses appear on the coltments.
You may formally respond to the agencies'' comments by writing to
them (including the State Clearinghouse number on all such
correspondence) When filing the Final EIR, you must include all
comments and responses (State EIR Guidelines, Section 15146).
State review of your draft environmental document Will then be
complete.
To aid in preparing environmental assessment's on future projects, you
should send to state agencies and the Office of Planning and pesearch.
your Notice of Preparation as prescribed by AB 88`4 and Section 15066
of the EIR Guidelines
ou woul
ify d care for assistance. or if the need arisesr the Office of
Planning and Research is available to help identify responsible
agencies► distribute Notices of Prepc,rr"1.tion, Ot anize coordl.na'tion
meetings, mediate disputes, and hold consolidated hearings.
Please Contact Anna Polvos at (916) 445-0613 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
hoe-pn Williamson
Clearinghouse
svwjag
Attachment
CO:Keri ]'ellow5, DWR
r�a
State of California �
*Business and Teansl')rtation Agency
M e m o r a n d u
To : Kent Smith
Deputy Division Chief, DOTP
Date: June 50, 1930
Debartment A-95 Coordinator
File-hut—
Hadvone Avenue
Bike Fath
SC-H 800603 10
From a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
District 03
Subject;
District '03 has reviewed the enviroiLmental inrormation for
the i adron.e Avenue/lundo Channel Aa-'U--!L in Chico.
Caltrans encourages the use of facilituies that Promote
alternate means of transnoxtat on it is
the grades of the bath be kept to a
recommended: that
minimum off' SAO if
possible.
,
ULA J. TROt T TO
District Director of Dran.sportation
Ri D. Skidmore
Chief, Environmental Branch
Snvirbnt��ntat h�ovEttw Dera3.
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