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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUP 00-11PROJECT SUMMARY SHEET FILE #: UP 00-11 PROJECT TYPE: Use Permit . APPLICANT: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department) ADDRESS: 3539 Los Ranchos Road, Cherokee, CA 95965 OWNER: Joel & Wendy Davisson ADDRESS: 36 Crystal Pines Road, Oroville, CA 95965 REPRESENTATIVE: George Donoho ADDRESS: 3875 Schoonover Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use - PROPERTY ZONED: U (Unclassified) LOCATED: on the east side of Cherokee Road AP#: 041-500-010 TOWN/AREA: Oroville GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Agricultural Residential 1. Application complete: 3-2-00 Amount: Fee Waiver by BOS on November 9, 1999 2. Comments sent to: 3. Comments received from: >� >fi . (`�� _ G��� �QMD 4. Rezone Petition Signatures Checked: 5. Mailing List/Lead-in Sheet: 6. Assigned To: Stephen Betts 7. Environmental Determination: State Clearinghouse No: -N—* Subject to Fish & Game: No Categorical Exemption-CEQA# Negative Declaration Mitigation Negative Declaration Environmental Impact Report Gen. Rule Ex. -CEQA # 15061.(bx3) Other 8. Staff Report: Project Video: yeS 9. Clearinghouse circulation required: Yes ® Date Sent to SCH: 10. Publication Notice Written: 5--/ S- .T Display Ad Prepared: 11. Notices Mailed: _57 % �— O—D Number of Notices: % 12. Newspaper Publication Date: S�/� GSD C P G B 13. Planning Commission Hearing(s): �v �d — @ % V .4. M - Action taken: Special Conditions: Commission Resolution N 14. Board of Supervisors' Hearing(s): Action taken: Board Resolution No.: 15. Type Use Permit/Send for signature: 16. N.O.E. / N.O.D. / APPENDIX G: 17. Send validated Use Permit: 18. Assessor's Memo: 19. Copy of Use Permit / Variance to Planning Technician: Ordinance No: Adopted: Fish & Game Fees Paid: Yes No Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department) - proposed Negative Declaration regarding environmental impacts and Use Permit to allow a 1,913 square foot volunteer fire station, with an office and a bathroom, on a .5 acre lease area. The proposed fire station will be a galvanized metal building and will hold one water tender vehicle and one fire engine. The building will not initially be connected to electrical service, and will not contain a bathroom. These amenities, along with an office, will be added later when funding becomes available. The fire station will be located approximately 42 feet from the edge of Cherokee Road. The fire station use will not involve the storage of any hazardous materials or fuels. The station will normally be unmanned, with volunteer Firefighters only coming to the site to pick up the fire vehicles to respond to an emergency. Maintenance of vehicles will not occur on the site. The property is located on the east side of Cherokee Road, approximately 800 feet north of Patterson Lane/Tippytop Road, Cherokee. APN 041-500-010(SB) (UP00-11) (VIDEO) A video of the site was shown. Mr. Betts gave a brief summary of the project. Commissioner Mooney said he did not think the applicant would get a building permit without a toilet, and he did not think they would get a toilet without a septic permit. , Mr. Betts said that Environmental Health was aware that a bathroom would not be initially installed. The applicant did do soil testing and Environmental Health did approve it. Commissioner Mooney said there does not look like sufficient area for the 100 % leachline replacement requirement. He said the last fire station he did the County required two handicapped showers and a restroom. He said the Use Permit was the easy part. He said the well was not shown on the plot map. Mr. Betts said it is in the upper northwest corner of the property and is not shown on the map. Commissioner Mooney said this is a building with an occupancy requirement and will require handicapped restrooms. The hearing was opened to the public There was a representative here to answer questions. The hearing was closed. It was moved by Commissioner Mooney, seconded by Commissioner Lambert, and unanimously carried to approve the Use Permit for the Butte County Fire Department, UP00-11, to allow a volunteer fire station subject to the findings and conditions listed below: I. Adopt a Negative Declaration regarding environmental impacts as detailed in this agenda report with the following findings and authorize the Chair to sign. A. Find that an Initial Study was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, that said study did not identify any potential significant environmental effects, and that a Negative Declaration is proposed. B. Find that the Planning Commission has considered the proposed Negative Declaration, together with comments received during the public review process. ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 0 MINUTES ■ JUNE 8, 2000 ■ C. Find, on the basis of the whole record before the Planning Commission, including the Initial Study and any comments received, that there is no substantial evidence that the Butte County Fire Department Use Permit project will have a significant effect on the environment. D. Find that the proposed Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the County, which is the lead agency. II. The design of the proposed project improvements will not cause environmental damage to fish and wildlife or their habitat, and a "de minimus" exemption regarding impact to fish and wildlife or their habitat is approved because the .5 acre lease area has already been cleared and graded and does not contain any sensitive habitats. The collection of fees pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(d)(3) and 14 CCR 753.5. is not required. III. Approve Use Permit 00-11 for the Butte County Fire Department, subject to the conditions found in Exhibit A, with the following findings: A. The proposed use of the property will not impair the integrity and character of the zone in. which the land lies, and that the use would not be unreasonably incompatible with, or injurious to, surrounding property, or detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood, or to the general health, welfare and safety of the County because: 1. The proposed volunteer fire station will not cause a significant increase in noise, light, or vehicle traffic. 2. The proposed volunteer fire station does not involve the use. of any hazardous materials or the storage of fuels. 3. No vehicle repair will occur on the site. 4. The proposed volunteer fire station will decrease Fire Department response times. B. The project is consistent with the Unclassified zone which allows a public use with a Use Permit, and is consistent with the Agricultural -Residential General Plan land use designation which allows a public use as a Secondary Use. Conditions of Approval: The project site shall be developed in accordance with the approved project site plan and the conditions contained herein. Said site plan is on file in the Planning Division, is identified as "Exhibit E" and dated March 2, 2000, and is incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Building permits shall be obtained for the fire station. Plans shall be prepared by a licensed or registered architect or engineer authorized to practice in the State of California. The structure shall be designed in accordance with the 1998 California Building Code and shall meet the requirements of the Essential Services Building Act. ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION ■ MINUTES ■ JUNE 8, 2000 ■ 3. A septic permit shall be obtained prior to installation of a bathroom. Fire Department 4. Construction, installation or development of structures or facilities on the parcels/lots shall comply with the latest California Fire Safe Regulations, (Public Resources Code 4290), and all other applicable State and County codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of application for improvement permits.. 5 Building identification and/or addresses shall be installed in conformance with Public Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted at the beginning of building construction and maintained continuously thereafter. 6. Prior to the issuance of building permits obtain an encroachment permit for a public road approach and construct it to County standards providing adequate sight distance, as specified in County Improvement Standards. 7. Prior to the issuance of building permits a plan for a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plans shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained on-site. and/or conveyed to the nearest natural or publicly maintained drainage channel or facility, and shall provide that there shall be no increase in the peak flow runoff to said channel or facility. Butte County Air Quality Management District S. Applicant shall implement measures to prevent fugitive dust emissions during all construction activities. Measures may include site and driveway watering and/or the use of other acceptable soil palliatives. , 9. Applicant must also comply with all other applicable State and local statutes, ordinances and regulations.. : t ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION ■ MINUTES ■ JUNE 8, 2000 ■ DEPARTMONT OF DEVELOPMVIT SERVICES BUTTE COUNTY UNIFORM APPLICATION ArrLAM-A v I : Agent information to be provided is on other side: APPLICANT'S NAME ( If ap licant is different from owner an affidavit is required) ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: ADPRESS: CITY, STATE & ZIP CODE: FILE NU R: FA0AJ't'0S C1)'(1hA--e3C OR U E) NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT (If any) ], TELEPHONE / / Y LOCATION OF PROJECT ( Major cross streets and Address, if any ) i INFORMATION REQUIRED OW S NAME TELEPHONE C> CL v� ( ) ADDRESS: CITY, STATE & ZIP CODE: Z%ON�E GENERAL PLA EXISTING LAND USE SITE SIZE (('in Square or Acres) -Feet EXIS"I1NG S"I'RUC`f"URES (in Square Feet) PROPOSED YMUCI'URE.S ( in Square Feet) /9/3 St (Check One) (Cheek One) ❑ P-tOPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE SEWERED ®/PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE ON SEPTIC ❑ PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE ON PUBLIC WATER IS OR E2/1'ROPERTY PROPOSED TO BE ON WELL WATER t%rr1-A%-tir LVty rCCl1U CJ LCU [IGENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT ❑ TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP ❑ ONE E3TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP USE PERMIT RECEIVED ❑ WA VER OF PARCEL MAP ❑ MINOR USE PERMIT MAR 0 2 2000 ❑ BOUNDARY LINE MODIFICATION [3VARIANCE [3LEGAL LOT DETERMINATION BUTTE COUNTY C3MINOR VARIANCE PLANNING DIVISION [3CERTIFICATE OF MERGER [3ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT ❑ MINING AND RECLAMATION PLAN E3DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT [_-3OTHER ., PR(1fFC'i' r1FcrRIPTrnnr . ' ' FULL DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT (Attach necessary sheets. If this application is for a land division , describe the number and size of parcels.) / /3. sk OWNER CERTIFICATION I CERTII-'Y -!THAT I ASI PRESENTLY THE LEGAL OWNER OR TI{E AUTHORIZED AGENT OF -111f: OWNER OF TIIE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY. FURTHER. l ACKNOWLEDGE TML": FILING Ol THIS APPLICATION AVD CER .111 q TIIAT ALL OF ntE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND ACCURA1L•. (If an gent i� be authorized, execute an affidavit of ;wthoriz tion i C ude th • 'tidavit this a Ii lion) DATE: ,� SIGNATURE: GENT AUTHORIZATIO• To Butte County, Department of Development Services; (no 5J3e-1-5'z-1-2.3 Print Name of Agent and Phone Number .35--39 /-,-s Rn 1,149 Gti 4-r►6 Al -t-R_ Mailing Address 6is herebyauthorzed to process this aPPlicatio for: 6Ck��t i:{ldi on my property, idcntificd as Buttc County Asscssor Parccl Numbcr: 0y 0I In .�J This Authorization allows representation for all applications, hearings, appeals, etc. and to sign all documents necessary for said processing, but not including document(s) relating to title interest. Owner(s) of Record: (sign and print name) BUH-e- CC) LA kt • Print Name Signature Architect and/or Engineer: Print Name Signature S -_3'f/ , Printf Nam(e�oFArOitect/Engineer and Phone Number 3j t1.5" JL'�tGi9nCil�$f` LlP lJi�4;iJi,jle ��_: `% �J�j�/. Mailing Address Current fee for this application is $ Make check payable to "Butte County Treasurer". as of I Payment of the currently required Application Fee and/or Deposit (Any unused portion of a deposit) will be returned upon final action. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Taken by 4 Date Received: Total Amount Received: Receipt No. Planning E. H. Land Dev. Fire Dept. AP Number(s) Legal Description _ Owners Authorization _ Zoning Requirements Project Description Copies of Plot Plan COUNTY OF BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (To be Completed By Project Applicant) Date Filed a General Information: 1. Name and address of QVyner, and/or developer and/or project sponsor: 2. Address of project: rJ atr 'Pero: s:Rok Assessor's Parcel Number: — — 3. Nam ddress, and telephone number of person to be contacted concern' this project: I uc-k IA er; no 35-35 L-1 fi4..c-Aos Ad �� giro project: C, 4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approyy Is required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: ,l i� ps, 5. Existing general plan designation: .1-#yl0j/ R v sic Q,Lc_ iQ 6. Existing zoning district: 7. How is land currently used? 8. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): Er -,c. So-'io•` j'A C A ,t ►'4l Project Description: 9. Site size: " 0C F -e- (Acres/Sq. Feet) � S� 10. Off-street parking spaces: Full size: S Compact: Total: 11. Plans attached Yes Zo _ 12. Proposed development schedule L_. e1M 01 -R --h' 13. Associated projects h o K. -P- 14. Anticipated incremental or phased development %1 0 h Attach description of project containing the following information: 15. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected. 16. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area and loading facilities. 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities. ❑ Butte County Department of Development Services ❑ Pian ngDivviiysion F 1 ED MAR 0 2 2000 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING DIVISION 18. if institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project. 19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use, rezoning application, or any development permits, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required. If permits have already been issued, please attach as Exhibit Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES 20. Change in existing features of any hills, buttes, canyons or substantial alteration of ground contours. 21. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. _ 22. Change in pattern or character of general area of project. _ 23. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. 24. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. _ 25. Change in bay, lake, river, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. _ 26. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. _ a. 27. Site on filled land or on slopes of 10 percent or more. _ 28. Use of, or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives. 29. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc. including special districts). _ 30. Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). 31. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. ❑ Butte County Department of Development Services ❑ Planning Division U 2 NO i/ Environmental Setting: (Attach brief description) 32. Describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical, or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. 33. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical, or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one -family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set -back,. rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. Certification I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date ,01 - 2/ &v Sign tune for6 1 0 0 '_" 1 I/ n {'l I l K:\FORMS\SUBMITTAL\ENV-INFO D Butte County Department of Development Services D Planning Division D 041350029000 CAUNT FRANK G & LYNNE C JT 6151 ALAMO WAY PARADISE CA 95969 041350040000 HOUSEGO HENRY S 44 WESTELLE DR OROVILLE CA 95966 041490001000 HENDERSON DAVID D & NANCY LEE 41 ROCKYTOP ROAD OROVILLE CA 95965 041490019000 HOLLON OLEN D & ANTONIA 3788 PATTERSON LANE OROVILLE CA 95965 IIiIiiiiiIiIiIiiiIIiiillielIIilI 041500005000 RICHINS ROBERT W 3973 CHEROKEE RD OROVILLE CA 95965 041500011000 HOLOWELL ERNEST & MELINDA 7 CRYSTAL PINES RD OROVILLE CA 95965 041500015000 CALLAGHAN PETER E & BARBARA 229 PURPLE GLEN DR SAN JOSE CA 95119 041350030000 RICHARDSON REX & RHONDA 2789 LIBERTY LN ROSEVILLE CA 95747 041370025000 LEE DAVID H & BARBARA J 1430 E CHAPMAN AVE FULLERTON CA 92633 IIiIiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiIiiI 041490015000 PATTERSON DOROTHY A 3775 PATTERSON LANE OROVILLE CA 95965 IIiIiiiIiiiiiiiiiiiiIIlIilIiIilI 041500001000 WESTPHAL THEODORE A III 519 MCBRIDE DR LAFAYETTE CA 94549 IIiIiiiiiiiiiiiIiiIIiiIIillililI 041500008000 WITHROW MARGIE A 6060 HWY 246 E LOMPOC CA 93436 041500012000 KRAUSS JON RICHARD & SHIRLEY JEAN 59 CRYSTAL PINES RD OROVILLE CA 95965 041500018000 ROBINSON CHARLES E 3857 CHEROKEE RD OROVILLE CA 95965 041-350-049 041-490-029 GREEN, EUGENE LINAM, GEORGE 1081 W. ARROW HWY. SP. 58 3799 CHEROKEE RD. AZUSA, CA 91702 OROVILLE, CA 95965 CHUCK MERINO GEORGE DONOHO 3539 LOS RANCHOS 3875 SCHOONOVER DRIVE CHEROKEE, CA 95965 OROVILLE, CA 95965 • IIiIiiiIiiiiiiiiiiIiIiIIilIIlilI 041350032000 JACOBS ROBERT & LAVERNE 9144 CLENDENEN WAY SACRAMENTO CA 95826 IIiIiiiIiiiiiiiiiIIiiillilliIilI 041370028000 ROBIRDS GARRY KEN & CAROLE MAE JT 12 TIPPY TOP RD OROVILLE CA 95965 041490017000 WHITAKER DAVID S & IRENE M 3819 CHEROKEE ROAD OROVILLE CA 95965 IIiIiiiIiiiiiiiiiIiIiIIlillililI 041500003000 HALSEIDE ARLEEN M REVOCABLE TRUST 712 MARCELLA STREET LIVERMORE CA 94550 041500010000 DAVISSON JOEL E & WENDY 36 CRYSTAL PINES RD OROVILLE CA 95965 IIiIiiiIiIiIiIiiiIIiiillilliIilI 041500014000 BLAKELY WILLIAM S & DEIRA S 89 CRYSTAL PINES RD OROVILLE CA 95965 041500019000 MYERS RONALD C & MARLA D JT 8767 MOORCROFT AVE WEST HILLS CA 91304 041-500-006 CHEROKEE CEMETERY CAMPBELL, MRS. LEONARD 2274 HEWITT AVE. OROVILLE, CA 95965 C)'A SS ®' iOZ� GA .NTS l ®3ti c� �2"�uSaJ 1y C) SC2- 'og0O kc—C-�/K4V I© GaaGP-N • _ � Q-� lzot3� P-�S� 1- - � - - " Q IO S P7rs8./moi 1+ou+�.jJ p ✓ 4 2: t R :::2 =- a " Q 1-t o L.ow G-' LL 6- �✓� Mfr a � I S Cea0�,\-:X-If>\N �1 Ted Crawford c u Fire Captain/Fire Protection Planning F Bus. (530) 538-7994 . Fax (530) 538-2105 Pager (530) 871-8322 Cell (530) 521-8072 Email ted_crawford@fire.ca.gov Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ,- Butte County Fire, Also Serving�Cities of Biggs & Gridley 176 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, California 95965 0 ECLARATION OF FEES DUE f Cali Tr Fish and Game Code Section 71 ( > NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department) 3539 Los Ranchos Road Cherokee, CA 95965 FILING NO. Project Title/file number: CLASSIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: 1. NOTICE OF EXEMPTION/STATEMENT OF EXEMPTION (. ?) A. Statutorily or Categorically Exempt $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee 00 B. De Minimus Impact - Certificate of Fee Exemption. $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee 2. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION - FEE REQUIRED () A. Negative Declaration $1,250 State Filing Fee $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee () B. Environmental Impact Report $850 State Filing Fee $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee 3. () OTHER (Specify) $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee PAYMENT / NON-PAYMENT OF FEES: 1. () PAYMENT: The above fees have been paid. See attached receipt(s). 2. ( X) NON-PAYMENT: The above fees are required. Not paid. CDF Department Chief Planning Official By: Randy Wilson Title: Principal Planner Lead Agency_ Butte County Department of Development Services Date: July 10, 2000 TWO COPIES OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH ALL ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE BUTTE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. THRF.. COPIES OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED FOR FILING. ALL APPLICABLE FEES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE PRIOR TO THE FILING OF ANY ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT WITH THE BUTTE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE COUNTY OF BUTTE. :- 0 *NOTICE OF DETERMINATION TO: _ Office of Plan.& Research Dept. 1400 Tenth Street Sacramento, CA 95814 X Butte County Clerk FROM: Butte County Planning 7 County Center Dr., Oroville 95965 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code. Project Title: UP 00-11, Use Permit AP Number: 041-500-010 Applicant: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), 3539 Los Ranchos Road, Cherokee, CA 95965 State Clearinghouse Number (If submitted to clearinghouse): Contact Person: Stephen Betts Telephone Number: 538-7601 Project Location: on the east side of Cherokee Road Project Description: Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use This is to advise that the Butte County Planning Commission has approved the above-described project on June 8, 2000, and has made the following determinations regarding the above-described project: 1. The project will, _X_ will not, have a significant effect on the environment. 2. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. X_ A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 3. Mitigation measures were, _X_ were not, made a condition of the approval of the project. 4. A statement of overriding considerations was, _X_ was not, adopted for this project. This is to certify that the final EIR with comments and responses and record of project approval is available to the general public at: Date received for filing and posting at OPR Butte County Department.of Development Services 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 R ndy W i I s oin/-' Principal PI nner ". CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME CERTIFICATE OF FILING FEE EXEMPTION De Minimis Impact Finding (Fish and Game Code Sec. 711.4; Section 753.5c, Title 14, California Code of Regulations) Project Title / Butte County Location: UP 00-11, on the east side of Cherokee Road Project Description: Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use Findings of Exemption (attach as necessary): 1. The County of Butte has conducted an initial study and prepared a Negative Declaration so as to evaluate the potential of this project for adverse environmental impact: 2. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence before the County. that the project will have potential for an adverse impact on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. 3. The County of Butte has, on the basis of substantial evidence, rebutted the presumption of adverse effect contained in Section 753.5 (d), of Title 14, California Code of Regulations, if applicable. 4. The project is hereby found to be de minimis in its effect on wildlife and exempt from the State Fish and Game filing fees required by Section 711.4 of the Fish and Game Code. Certification: I hereby certify that the County of Butte has made the above findings of fact and that based upon the initial study and hearing record the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. By:01 Randy Wilson Principal Planner Lead Agency: County of Butte Date: July 10, 2000 srmvr-n: ■Complete items 1 anfor additional services. ■Complete items 3,4 4b. l also wish to receive the foilservices (for an ■ Print your name and awwass on the reverse of this form so that we can return this extr card to you. ■Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece, or on the back if space does not 1, ❑ Addressee's Address ■ Wn ei1Retum Receipt Requested' on the mailpiece below the article number. 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery •The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. 3. Article Addressed to: Chuck Merino (CDF) 3539 Los Ranchos Raod Cherokee, CA 95965 UP 00-11 5. Received By: (Print Name) 6. Signature: (Addressee or Agent) 4a. Article Number P 298 037 994 4b. Service Type ❑ Registered 5J Certified ❑ Express Mail ()V t LZE❑� Insured ❑ Return Receipt ftr�LMegrdit dise p ;,COD 7. Date of Deli v " ry � W co �� rn 8. Addressee's A dre (79-1y if r &014 "led and fee is paid) G / S PS For, 3811, December 1994 Domestic Heturn UNITED STATES POwERVICE 11111 First -Class Mail . Postage & Fees Paid USPS Permit No. G-10 • Print your name, address, and ZIP Code in this box • ovlt4 �- C COUNTY OF BUTTE 1�� DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVIC S � PLANNING DIVISION GsA y 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965-3397 HMEPW PERMIT .4.. -.f .. OF.-BuTirE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, bRovILLE, CALIFORNIA -95965 FAX: (530) 538-2 MCEIVED. JUL 2 6 N ..,:,,NOTIFY,-c0UNTY, 14", RE11 'A- 4EF0 - 0 W WOItK![S,,,f &C'MONE: Pho ne: -14531 _ f �10 J fill 1PIERM Rm nDISTRICT -�J.-', en BUTTE COUNTY Ct PLANNING DIVISION APPLICATION IIWE, the undersigned, hereby apply to the County 'of Butte for an encroachment permit to do the. following -'ork-iv under or over the county roads and highways, all in accordance with County ordinances and. general" laws'-'- (All informition"except signature must be typed or legibly printed.) it C VA V.� A NAME: � A )SIGN TURE: MAILING ADDRESS: 0 W al l PHONE: DATE: -To. LOCATION OF WORK TO BE.* DONE:41L '1w1w xWN TYPE 0FRORK TO BE' DONE 1. Curb:U 6r: , (PLEASE CHECK) Giit 8' "4,- -.— %A.1 00, 2. Driv e w ii' List Type):. 3. Undergio:' ridConduit: Conduit: 4. Other: 1�3,a* ol'- ni, 'Nb� Ul- A i�1AfP11S-1-- PERMIT GRANTED 51'0. R./i7i7Sil ej, -.vat; -ui, o*3J*14. In compliance with your above request, and subject to all terms, conditions (including,those printed onthe,back6f this form) and special conditions written below, permission is hereby grant6d.-rjAt:p.'A SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 1, i ;iAA qtq 1; tip -7 1-- COY- e r - �-j tw • �.i- -,t , jfx7va n -k' -1 P 44 e�ll, w" o"r-k shall conform accompanying 136t Plans' L3 -S", . . I . A X_ 4_ ir'". Mike ike Chimp- biit-66104 Pill Surety. Yds ;rQ No,,W1-7,,,-4 f, eri -All)b: 'A�' fqr-%oi'..p in ruq it d A.V Expiration Date: s if By. ;ed4 ,-, -,. .-V CDECLARATION OF FEES DO alifornia Fish and Game Code Section 711.4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department) 3539 Los Ranchos Road Cherokee, CA 95965 FILING NO. Project Title/file number: CLASSIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: 1. NOTICE OF EXEMPTION/STATEMENT OF EXEMPTION () A. Statutorily or Categorically Exempt $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee Q� B.. De Minimus Impact - Certificate of Fee Exemption $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee 2. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION - FEE REQUIRED () A. Negative Declaration $1,250 State Filing Fee $25.00 Clerk's Documentary, Handling Fee () B. Environmental Impact Report $850 State Filing Fee $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee 0 OTHER (Specify) $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee PAYMENT / NON-PAYMENT OF FEES: 1. () PAYMENT: The above fees have been paid See attached receipt(s). 2. ( X) NON-PAYMENT: The above fees are required. Not paid. CDF Department Chief Planning Official By: Randy Wilson Title: Principal Planner Lead Agency_ Butte County Department of Development Services Date: ply 10, 2000 TWO COPIF.S OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH ALL ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE BUTTE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. THREE COPIES, OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED FOR FILING. ALL APPLICABLE FEES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE PRIOR TO THE FILING OF ANY ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT WITH THE BUTTE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE COUNTY OF BUTTE. I 4 NOTICE OF DETERMINATIO10 TO: _ Office of Plan.& Research Dept. 1400 Tenth Street Sacramento, CA 95814 X Butte County Clerk FROM: Butte County Planning 7 County Center Dr., Oroville 95965 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code. Project Title: UP 00-11, Use Permit AP Number: 041-500-010 Applicant: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), 3539 Los Ranchos Road, Cherokee, CA 95965 State Clearinghouse Number (If submitted to clearinghouse): Contact Person Project Location: Project Description Stephen Betts Telephone Number: 538-7601 on the east side of Cherokee Road Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use This is to advise that the Butte County Planning Commission has approved the above-described project on June 8, 2000, and has made the following determinations regarding the above-described project: 1. The project will, _X will not, have a significant effect on the environment. 2. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. _X_ A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 3. Mitigation measures were, X_ were not, made a condition of the approval of the project. 4. A statement of overriding considerations was, X was not, adopted for this project. This is to certify that the final EIR with comments and responses and record of project approval is available to the general public at: Date received for filing and posting at OPR Butte County Department of Development Services 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 R ndy Wilso Principal PI nner `s CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME CERTIFICATE OF FILING FEE EXEMPTION De Minimis Impact Finding (Fish and Game Code Sec. 711.4; Section 753.5c, Title 14, California Code of Regulations) Project Title / Butte County Location: UP 00-11, on the east side of Cherokee Road Project Description: Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use Findings of Exemption (attach as necessary): 1. The County of Butte has conducted an initial study and prepared a Negative Declaration so as to evaluate the potential. of this project for adverse environmental impact: 2. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence before the County that the project will have potential for an adverse impact on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. 3. The County of Butte has, on the basis of substantial evidence, rebutted the presumption of adverse effect contained in Section 753.5 (d), of Title 14, California Code of Regulations, if applicable. 4. The project. is hereby found to be de minimis in its effect on wildlife and exempt from the State Fish and Game filing fees required by Section 711.4 of the Fish and Game Code. Certification: 1 hereby certify that the County of Butte'has made the'above findings of fact and that: based upon the initial study and hearing record the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. By: Randy Wilson Principal Planner. Lead Agency: County of Butte Date: July 10, 2000 Date 07/11/00 •Development Services Depatment Time 3:46 pm Applicant Billing Worksheet UP 00-11 * Butte County Fire Department Chuck Merino 3539 Los Ranchos Road Cherokee, CA 95965 In reference to UP 00-11 Rounding None Full Precision No Last bill Last charge 06/09/00 Last payment / / Amount Date/Slip# Description 03/06/00 Paula A. / C 428758 Clerical 03/06/00 Larry P. / P #28796 Processing 03/20/00 Steve B. / P 429045 Processing 05/01/00 Steve B. / P #29834 Processing 05/15/00 Steve B. / P 430188 Processing 05/15/00 Lynn R. / C #30205 Clerical 05/29/00 Lynn R. / C 430415 Clerical 05/29/00 Larry P. / P 430445 Processing TOTAL BILLABLE TIME CHARGES TOTAL BILLABLE COSTS $0.00 Page 1 HOURS/RATE AMOUNT TOTAL 3.50 119.00 34.00 1.50 88.50 59.00 5.75 339.25 59.00 1.75 103.25 59.00 3.50 206.50 59.00 1.00 45.00 45.00 1.50 67.50 45.00- 0.50 5.000.50 29.50 59.00 19.00 $998.50 $0.00 TOTAL NEW CHARGES $998.50 6 Date 07/11/00 •Development Services Depapent Time 3:46 pm Applicant Billing Worksheet Page 2 UP 00-11 * :Butte County Fire Department (continued) PAYMENTS/REFUNDS/CREDITS 03/02/00 Fees Waived by BOS on 11-9-99 (998.50) TOTAL PAYMENTS/REFUNDS/CREDITS NEW BALANCE ($998.50) TOTAL NEW BALANCE $0.00 county :�.Sate _ L A N D O F NATURAL WEALTH A N D BEAUTY July 10, 2000 Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department) 3539 Los Ranchos Road Cherokee, CA 95965 Re: Use Permit, AP 041-500-010 Dear Mr. Merino: PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7601 FAX: (530) 538-7785 Enclosed is your validated Use Permit No. UP. 00-11 to allow Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact this office between 8:00 a.m. . and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. P-2.98 037 994 Sincerely, - Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided ® UMTED STATES Do not use for International Mail GOST1L 6Erivlr;E Lynn Richardson (See Reverse) Planning/Administrative Support Service Assistant Enc. cc: Land Development Division Building Division Environmental Health Department of Forestry j:\temp\up7 rn . tT d C 4 �7 O O O M E 0 u - W CL duck Merino (CDF) sAIMNoLos Ranchos Road P Stage a ZIP Code. Slaleo`j de -:CA ",959.6.5::: Postage Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing to Whom & Date Delivered Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Date, and Addressee's Address TOTAL Postage & Fees Postmark or Date 7-11-00 MEMORANDUM PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO: Butte County Assessor's Office FROM: Butte County Planning Department SUBJECT: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 DATE: July 10, 2000 Pursuant to Section 65863.5 of the Government Code, the following parcel identified as 041-500-010, was: .Rezone from to zoning district. Granted a variance to Issued a conditional Use Permit Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use, on the. east side of Cherokee Road,U (Unclassified) USE PERMIT BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: (Certified Mail Rec.) UP 00-11 PERMIT NO. 041-500-010 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. Pursuant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Butte and the special conditions set forth below: the. Butte County Fire Department is herebygranted a Use Permit for a 1,913 square foot volunteer fire station, with an office and a bathroom, to be located within a .5 acre lease area Failure to comply with the conditions specified herein as the basis for approval of application and issuance of Permit, constitutes cause for the revocation of said permit in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Butte County Zoning Ordinance, including Butte County Code Sec. 24-45.65. Unless otherwise provided for in a special condition to this use permit, all conditions must be completed prior to or concurrently with the establishment of the granted use. The use granted by this permit must be established within 24 months of the delivery of the countersigned permit to the Permittee. Minor changes may be approved administratively by the Directors of Development Services, Environmental Health, or Public Works upon receipt of a substantiated written request by the applicant, or their respective designee. Prior to such approval, verification shall be made by each Department or Division that the modification is consistent with the application, fees paid and environmental determination as conditionally approved. Changes deemed to be major or significant in nature shall require a formal application for amendment. 4. If any use for which a use permit has been granted is not established within two years of the date of receipt of the countersigned permit by the Permittee, the permit shall become null and void and reapplication and anew permit shall be required to establish the use. The terms and conditions of this permit shall run with the land and shall be binding upon and be to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the Permittee. Conditions of Approval: The project site shall be developed in accordance with the approved project site plan and the conditions contained herein. Said site plan is on file in the Planning Division, is identified as "Exhibit E" and dated March 2, 2000, and is incorporated herein by this reference. fr 2. Building permits shall be obtained for the fire station. Plans shall be prepared by a licensed or registered architect or engineer authorized to practice in the State of California. 44t. st+uGtuF@ shall bo Elesigned in aeeer-Elafic,@ with the 1998 Galifefflia Buildin� cede aftd-41allt A-+. N%A per (y��ke vi yc-Q SQ A septic permit shall be obtained prior to installation of a bathroom. 4. Construction, installation or development of structures or facilities on -the parcels/lots shall comply with the latest California Fire Safe Regulations, (Public Resources Code 4290), and all other applicable State and County codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of application for improvement permits. Building identification and/or addresses shall be installed in conformance with Public Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted at the beginning of building construction and maintained continuously thereafter. 6. Prior to the issuance of building permits obtain an encroachment permit for a public road approach and construct it to County standards providing adequate sight distance, as specified in County Improvement Standards. 7. Prior to the issuance of building permits a plan for a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plans shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained on-site and/or conveyed to the nearest natural or publicly maintained drainage channel or facility, and shall provide that there shall be no increase in the peak flow runoff to said channel or facility. Applicant shall implement measures to prevent fugitive dust emissions during all construction activities. Measures may include site and driveway watering and/or the use of other acceptable soil palliatives. • M 9. Applicant must also comply with all other applicable State and local statutes, ordinances and regulations. 2 I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that I have read the foregoing conditions, that they are in fact the conditions which were imposed upon the granting of this use permit, and that I agree to abide fully by said conditions. Dated: ��/Oo— Applicant NOTE: Issuance of this Use Permit does not waiv equirement of obtaining Buil , mg and Health Department permits before starting con io not doesxi waiveiy q�her re irements. Butte County Planning CC: Land Development Division Building Division Health Department Butte County Fire Department/CDF 4 3 Chairman APPROVED p velopment Plan - DATE - I USE PERMIT ....VARIANCE MINOR U.P...... ADM.PERMIT b PLANNING COMMISS. r DIRECTOR OF zy DEVELOPMENT SERVICE�,'d0?9 . zm o / 00 N `...� dz U� H o i X: N ` \ T3. S - 4\ Sr; .a Lel.. • .� ,��_,,%r,-e;. LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY June 9, 2000 Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department) 3539 Los Ranchos Road Cherokee, CA 95965 Re: Use Permit, AP, UP 00-11 Dear Mr. Merino: PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7601 FAX: (530) 538-7785 At the regular meeting of the Butte County Planning Commission held June 8, 2000, your request for a Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use, was approved subject to the conditions listed on the enclosures. Should you desire to appeal any of the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission, you must do so in writing, to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California, prior to 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2000. The appeal fee of $50.00 must be paid at that time. If you do not appeal and if there are no other appeal within the 10 calendar -day appeal period, the action of the Planning Commission is final. A Notice of Determination (NOD) should be filed for purpose of completing the California environmental quality Act requirements. The fee for filing the NOD is a $25.00 document handling fee. A check made payable to the Butte County Treasurer in the amount of $25.00 should be submitted to the Planning Division in order to complete the process. Please sign both copies of the Use Permit and return them to this Division. You must sign the Use Permit within thirty (30) days of the expiration of the appeal period. Both signed copies must be received, by this Division, within forty (40) days from approval of the permit by the Planning Commission. The Use Permit is deemed granted when the enclosures have been signed by the applicant, with the counter signature of the Chairman of the Planning Commission, and said permit is received by the applicant by certified mail. Pursuant to Section 66020 (d) (2) of the Government Code you are hereby notified that you have 90 days to register a protest challenging any fees, dedications, reservations, or exactions imposed as conditions of approval for this project. j.. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Stephen Betts at this office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sincerely, Lynn Richardson Planning/Administrative Support Services Assistant /lr kAforms\approvup. frm 2 t �:--_ afte COU114 L A N D O F NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7601 FAX: (530) 538-7785 June 1, 2000 Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department) 3539 Los Ranchos Road Cherokee, CA 95965 Re: Use Permit, AP 041-500-010, UP 00-11 Dear Mr. Merino: Enclosed is a copy of the Agenda Report concerning your application for a Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use on the east side of Cherokee.Road. Should you have any concerns with the report or conditions of approval, please contact us in advance of the meeting so that we may work together to resolve your concerns. A public hearing has been set for June 8, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. This meeting will be held in the Board of Supervisors' Room, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. The Planning Commission recommends that the applicant or their authorized representative be present at the hearing to respond to any questions the Commission may have. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Stephen Betts of this office at 538-7601, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sincerely, Lynn Richardson PlanninIg!Administrative Support Services Assistant Enc. cc: George Donoho j:\wpdocs\pcl ts\schedule. mrg STAFF COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of this Use Permit project with findings and conditions. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SITE CHARACTERISTICS: The proposed fire station will be a galvanized metal building and will hold one water tender vehicle and one fire engine. The building will not initially be connected to electrical service, and will not contain a bathroom. These amenities, along with an office, will be added later when funding becomes available. The fire station use will not involve the storage of any hazardous materials or fuels. The station will normally be unmanned, with volunteer firefighters only coming to the site to pick up the fire vehicles to respond to an emergency. Maintenance of vehicles will not occur on the site. In 1993, the County signed a 50 -year agreement, which runs with the land, that allows the County to place a fire station on the site. The agreement allows the use of .5 acres of land located on the southwestern corner of the property for $1.00 per year. ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ■ PAGE I ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT - June 8, 2000 Applicant: Butte County Fire Department Lane/Tippytop Road, Cherokee. File #: UP 00-11 Parcel Size: 12.68 acres (.5 acre lease area) Request: Use Permit for a 1,913 square foot volunteer fire station to be Zone date: January 6, 1987 located within a .5 acre lease area Project Stephen Betts, Planner: Senior Planner G.P.: Agricultural -Residential Supervisor Zoning: U (Unclassified) District: 1 APN: 041-500-010 Attachments: A. Conditions of Approval Location: On the east side of Cherokee B. Vicinity Map Road, approximately 800 feet C. General Plan/Zoning Map north of Patterson D. Initial Study E. Site Plan STAFF COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of this Use Permit project with findings and conditions. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SITE CHARACTERISTICS: The proposed fire station will be a galvanized metal building and will hold one water tender vehicle and one fire engine. The building will not initially be connected to electrical service, and will not contain a bathroom. These amenities, along with an office, will be added later when funding becomes available. The fire station use will not involve the storage of any hazardous materials or fuels. The station will normally be unmanned, with volunteer firefighters only coming to the site to pick up the fire vehicles to respond to an emergency. Maintenance of vehicles will not occur on the site. In 1993, the County signed a 50 -year agreement, which runs with the land, that allows the County to place a fire station on the site. The agreement allows the use of .5 acres of land located on the southwestern corner of the property for $1.00 per year. ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ■ PAGE I ■ The proposed fire station will provide fire protection services and emergency aid to the Cherokee/Table Mountain area, encompassing an area of 44 square miles. The applicant estimates that the proposed fire station will respond to emergencies 30 to 50 times per year. Currently, fire protection services for the Cherokee/Table Mountain area must come from fire stations at Jarbo Gap, Oroville, and Durham. Leasing of land usually requires that a parcel map be approved and recorded. However, a parcel map is not required to be filed for this project because conveyance of land to a public entity is not considered a division of land (California Subdivision Map Act, Section 6426.5). Additionally, Section 66428(a)(2) states that a parcel map is not required when land is conveyed to a government agency or public entity. The project site is zoned Unclassified and has a General Plan Land Use designation of Agricultural - Residential. Surrounding parcels range in size from 1 to 42 acres. Land use on surrounding parcels is predominantly rural residential. The Cherokee Cemetery is located just to the west of the site. The project parcel is 12.68 acres in size, but the project will be contained within the .5 -acre lease area. The .5 -acre lease area has been cleared of most vegetation and has been rough graded. The lease area is mostly level. The lease area is developed with a large water storage tank and a well. A small memorial to a firefighter is also located on the lease area. Vegetation on the lease area consists of grasses, some brush, and a few scattered trees along the boundaries. No drainages are found on the site. The site is located in an area that has a very high fire hazard. ANALYSIS: The proposed fire station is a public use. The Unclassified zone allows a public use with a Use Permit (Butte County Code Section 24-230(c)(5). The Agricultural -Residential General Plan land use designation allows a public use as a Secondary Use. The proposed volunteer fire station will not cause a significant increase in noise, light, or vehicle traffic in the project area. Construction activities on the site will generate noise, but is not expected to be significant. After the fire station is constructed, the only noises that will be generated will be from the occasional arrival and departure of vehicles belonging to the volunteer firefighters, and from the arrival and departure of the fire trucks. Fire trucks departing the site on an emergency run may have their sirens on, which may cause a temporary impact to nearby residents. The applicant states that sirens are not normally used when departing a station in a rural area. The number of emergency runs is expected to be limited due to the rural nature of the area served by the proposed fire station. Due to the low number of emergency runs, and because the sirens are not normally used, the noise from any use of the sirens is not expected to create a significant impact to residents in the project area. ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ■ PAGE 2 ■ The project will generate a few additional vehicle trips on Cherokee Road during site development, but this increase is not expected to cause an impact to vehicle circulation. After construction of the fire station, no impacts are expected to vehicle circulation due to the infrequent use of the proposed volunteer fire station. There is adequate site distance of Cherokee Road in both directions from the site driveway. The Public Works Department requests that 30 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Cherokee Road be deeded to Butte County to allow for future expansion of this roadway. The Butte County Fire Department, as the lessee, cannot deed the land to the County - only the landowner can deed the land. Staff does not recommend that the project be conditioned to include the Public Works request to deed the 30 -foot right-of-way. ACTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following actions: Adopt a Negative Declaration regarding environmental impacts as detailed in this agenda report with the following findings and authorize the Chair to sign. A. Find that an Initial Study was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, that said study did not identify any potential significant environmental effects, and that a Negative Declaration is proposed. B. Find that the Planning Commission has considered the proposed Negative Declaration, together with comments received during the public review process. C. Find, on the basis of the whole record before the Planning Commission, including the Initial Study and any comments received, that there is no substantial evidence that the Butte County Fire Department Use Permit project will have a significant effect on the environment. D. Find that the proposed Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the County, which is the lead agency. II. The design of the proposed project improvements will not cause environmental damage to fish and wildlife or their habitat, and a "de minimus" exemption regarding impact to fish and wildlife or their habitat is approved because the .5 acre lease area has already been cleared and graded and does not contain any sensitive habitats. The collection of fees pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(d)(3) and 14 CCR 753.5. is not required. III. Approve Use Permit 00-11 for the Butte County Fire Department, subject to the conditions found in Exhibit A, with the following findings: ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ■ PAGE 3 ■ A. The proposed use of the property will not impair the integrity and character of the zone in which the land lies, and that the use would not be unreasonably incompatible with, or injurious to, surrounding property, or detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood, or to the general health, welfare and safety of the County because: 1. The proposed volunteer fire station will not cause a significant increase in noise, light, or vehicle traffic. 2. The proposed volunteer fire station does not involve the use of any hazardous materials or the storage of fuels. 3. No vehicle repair will occur on the site. 4. The proposed volunteer fire station will decrease Fire Department response times. B. The project is consistent with the Unclassified zone which allows a public use with a Use Permit, and is consistent with the Agricultural -Residential General Plan land use designation which allows a public use as a Secondary Use. KAP ROJECTS\UPC\BCFIRE. UP\BCFI RE. RPT ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ■ PAGE 4 ■ • EXHIBIT A USE PERMIT BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: (Certified Mail Rec.) UP 00-11 PERMIT NO. 041-500-010 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. Pursuant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Butte and the special conditions set forth below: the Butte County Fire Department is hereby granted a Use Permit for a 1,913 square foot volunteer fire station, with an office and a bathroom, to be located within a .5 acre lease area Failure to comply with the conditions specified herein as the basis for approval of application and issuance of Permit, constitutes cause for the revocation of said permit in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Butte County Zoning Ordinance, including Butte County Code Sec. 24-45.65. 2. Unless otherwise provided for in a special condition to this use permit, all conditions must be completed prior to or concurrently with the establishment of the granted use. The use granted by this permit must be established within 24 months of the delivery of the countersigned permit to the Permittee. Minor changes may be approved administratively by the Directors of Development Services, Environmental Health, or Public Works upon receipt of a substantiated written request by the applicant, or their respective designee. Prior to such approval, verification shall be made by each Department or Division that the modification is consistent with the application, fees paid and environmental determination as conditionally approved. Changes deemed to be major or significant in nature shall require a formal application for amendment. 4. If any use for which a use permit has been.granted is not established within two years of the date of receipt of the countersigned permit by the Permittee, the permit shall become null and void and reapplication and a new permit shall be required to establish the use. The terms and conditions of this permit shall run with the land and shall be binding upon and be to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the Permittee. Conditions of Approval: ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ■ PAGE 5 0 The project site shall be developed in accordance with the approved project site plan and the conditions contained herein. Said site plan is on file in the Planningbivision, is identified as "Exhibit E" and dated March 2, 2000, and is incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Building permits shall be obtained for the fire station. Plans shall be prepared by a licensed or registered architect or engineer authorized to practice in the State of California. The structure shall be designed in accordance with the 1998 California Building Code and shall meet the requirements of the Essential Services Building Act. A septic permit shall be obtained prior to installation of a bathroom. 4. Construction, installation or development of structures or facilities on the parcels/lots shall comply with the latest California Fire Safe Regulations, (Public Resources Code 4290), and all other applicable State and County codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of application for improvement permits. Building identification and/or addresses shall be installed in conformance with Public Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted at the beginning of building construction and maintained continuously thereafter. 6. Prior to the issuance of building permits obtain an encroachment permit for a public road approach and construct it to County standards providing adequate sight distance, as specified in County Improvement Standards. 7. Prior to the issuance of building permits a plan for a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plans shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained on-site and/or conveyed to the nearest natural or publicly maintained drainage channel or facility, and shall provide that there shall be no increase in the peak flow runoff to said channel or facility. 8. Applicant shall implement measures 'to prevent fugitive dust emissions during all construction activities. Measures may include site and driveway watering and/or the use of other acceptable soil palliatives. 0 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ■ PAGE 6 ■ 9. Applicant must also comply with all other applicable State and local statutes, ordinances and regulations. I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that I have read the foregoing conditions, that they are in fact the conditions which were imposed upon the granting of this use permit, and that I agree to abide fully by said conditions. Dated: Applicant NOTE: Issuance of this Use Permit does not waive requirement of obtaining Building and Health Department permits before starting construction, nor does it waive any other requirements. Butte County Planning Commission Chairman CC: Land Development Division Building Division Health Department Butte County Fire Department/CDF ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ■ PAGE 7 ■ Vicinity Map nake Flats Road'i CT Gad .......... CO %9 B Colle Durham-Pentz oadl Project Location ;ell ie. J n"d Road Am-- .!6 -1 1 AP 041-500-010 "try �� / > 5"'��. �.ti� ^ e�ac '� 6�s,• ar-s u3 � v.(rt fY�k7 e rref a5� i' I '®-� _,,•• ISI .. ONE 111 / 111 •111 .111 ;111 BUTTE PLANNING Supervisorial 1 1 I 1 Chuck1 1 i /Owner:1"Wendy Davisson HearingDate: June 8,2000 @9:30 a.m. Request: Permit1 allow volunteer 1station public District Assessor1 041-500-010 �� i 1 1 1 I , r , , yy ;j 1 ' Project Location r-_ -- - 13.389 I-- —, -' i_- --- 10.762 , 41.965 i rson I.eR�� - P�jb k ,. Last Cm k -_-- I i �- -- — -- I • � Reserver I , 2000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 Feet BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMTVIISSION Applicant: Chuck Merino (B.C.F.D.) Owner: Joel & Wendy Davisson Hearing Date: June 8, 2000 @9:30 am. Existing Zone: U (Unclassified) N Supervisorial Request: Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use. District # 1 Assessor Parcel No: 041-500-010 File: 00-11 MEMORANDUM DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES .PLANNING DIVISION TO: Larry Painter FROM: Lynn SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC NOTICE LIST DATE: May 15, 2000 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR: Meeting Date Black & white reproducible exhibit map Planning Commission X 6/8/200 Development Review Planning Manager Vicinity Map " Planning Manager Color Exhibit Map Extension of Time Exhibit Map Color Planning Commission Exhibit Map " Color Board of Supervisors Exhibit Map Public Notice List Special Exhibits Backread Ordinance Public Notice List: Special instructions: The above request is due no later than 5/18/00 Special Instructions and/or research: Number of Copies IL Ir NOTE: Exhibits should be saved until project is through process, which includes appeal period. FILE SAVED AS: Notice is hereby given by the Butte County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2000, in the Butte County Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California, regarding the following item: 9:30 a.m. - Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department) - Use Permit to allow a 1,913 square foot volunteer fire station, with an office and a bathroom, on a .5 acre lease area. The proposed fire station will be a galvanized metal building and will hold one water tender vehicle and one fire engine. The building will not initially be connected to electrical service, and will not contain a bathroom. These amenities, along with an office, will be added later when funding becomes available. The fire station will be located approximately 42 feet from the edge of Cherokee Road. The fire station use will not involve the storage of any hazardous materials or fuels. The station will normally be unmanned, with volunteer firefighters only coming to the site to pick up the fire vehicles to respond to an emergency. Maintenance of vehicles will not occur on the site. The property is located on the east side of Cherokee Road, approximately 800 feet north of Patterson Lane/Tippytop Road, Cherokee. APN 041-500-010 (SB) (UP00-11) The above mentioned application, Initial Study, and map are on file and available for public viewing at the office of the Butte County Development Services Department, Planning Division, 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. For information call: (530) 538-7601 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Comments may be submitted in writing at any time prior to the hearing or orally at the meeting listed above or as may be continued to a later date. Upon action taken by the Planning Commission on the project an appeal may be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. The appeal period is 10 days. If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission, at or prior to, the public hearing. BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION THOMAS A. PARILO, DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES To be published in the Oroville Mercury on Thursday, May 18, 2000. -May 11; 2000 To: Responsible and Trustee Agencies �[ltte COUIZtU LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7601 FAX: (530) 538-7785 Re: NOTICE OF INTENT - To Adopt a Proposed Negative Declaration for a Use Permit for Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), File # UP 00-11, APN 041-500-010 The Butte County Planning Division has completed an Initial Study, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), of potential environmental consequences anticipated in connection with the above-mentioned project, a copy of which is enclosed. This letter serves as a Notice of Intent to adopt a Negative Declaration to allow responsible and trustee agencies a 20 -day review period in accordance with Sections 15072 and 15105 of the CEQA Guidelines. Please review the enclosed Initial Study and proposed Negative Declaration. This review should focus on your agency's area of expertise and jurisdiction. Any comments must be sent to the above address prior to June 1, 2000. If you have any questions regarding the enclosed environmental document, please contact this office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Sincerely, Stephen Betts Associate Planner cc: Chuck Merino Craig Erickson, Butte County Environmental Health Division Stu Edell, Butte County Land Development Division Ted Crawford, Butte County Fire Department/CDF Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-1 l COUNTY OF BUTTE INITIAL STUDY EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS I. BACKGROUND: Name of Proponent: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department) 2. Address: 3539 Los Ranchos Road, Cherokee, CA 95965 Phone: (530) 534-8423 3. Name of Proposal: N/A 4. Type of Project: Use Permit Project Description: This is an application for a Use Permit to allow a 1,913 square foot volunteer fire station, with an office and a bathroom, on a .5 acre lease area. The proposed fire station will be a galvanized metal building and will hold one water tender vehicle and one fire engine. The building will not initially be connected to electrical service, and will not contain a bathroom. These amenities, along with an office, will be added later when funding becomes available. The fire station will be located approximately 42 feet from the edge of Cherokee Road. The fire station use will not involve the storage of any hazardous materials or fuels. The station will normally be unmanned, with volunteer firefighters only coming to the site to pick up the fire vehicles to respond to an emergency. Maintenance of vehicles will not occur on the site. In 1993, the County signed a 50 -year agreement, which runs with the land, that allows the County to place a fire station on the site. The agreement allows the use of .5 acres of land located on the southwestern portion of the property for $1.00 per year. The proposed fire station will provide fire protection services and emergency aid to the Cherokee/Table Mountain area, encompassing an area of 44 square miles. The applicant estimates that the proposed fire station will respond to emergencies 30 to 50 times per year. Currently, fire protection services for the Cherokee/Table Mountain area must come from fire stations at Jarbo Gap, Oroville, and Durham. 6. Location of property: On the east side of Cherokee Road, approximately 800 feet north of Patterson Lane/Tippytop Road, Cherokee. 7. Setting: The project site is zoned Unclassified and has a General Plan Land Use designation of Agricultural -Residential. Surrounding parcels range in size from 1 to 42 acres. Land use on surrounding parcels is predominantly rural residential. The Cherokee Cemetery is located just to the west of the site. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division 0 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 0 The project parcel is 12.68 acres in size, but the project will be contained within the .5 -acre lease area. The .5 -acre lease are has been cleared of most vegetation and has been rough graded. The lease area is mostly level. The lease area contains a large water storage tank and a well. A small memorial to a firefighter is also located on the lease area. Vegetation on the lease area consists of grasses, some brush, and a few scattered trees along property boundaries. No drainages are found on the site. The site is located in an area that has a very high fire hazard. 8. Assessor's Parcel Number: 041-500-010 9. Date Checklist Submitted: May 8, 2000 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): Butte County Building Division, Butte County Public Works Department, Butte County Fire Department/CDF. II. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: ❑K I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, ❑ there will NOT be a significant effect in this case because revisions have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been ❑ adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, ❑because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 2 0 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 2�/` Prepared by: Stephen Betts, Senior Planner A" Reviewed bytRandy Wilson, Principal Planner Date Date 0 q"1Q /o d III. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below could be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Hazards/Hazardous Materials ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Public Services ❑ Utilities/Service Systems ❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ Air Quality ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Geology/Soils ❑ Hydrology/Water Quality ❑ Land Use/Planning ❑ Noise ❑ Population VHousing ❑ Recreation ❑ Transportation/Traffic ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact' answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact' answer should be explained where it is based on project -specific factors as well as general standards, (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants based on a project -specific screening analysis.) 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved including off-site as well as on- site, cumulative as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact' is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact' entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division il 3 • 0 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used: Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed: Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. C) Mitigation Measures: For effects that are "Less Than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site- specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 4 0 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 IV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Response: X X x a. - d. The project will allow the construction of a 1,913 square foot structure to be used for a volunteer fire station. The structure will be a galvanized metal building. The applicant intends to paint the structure when funds are available. The project site is not located on a County or State scenic highway. The fire station may have nighttime lighting for security and safety reasons. A condition of the project requires that all outside lighting be fully shielded and contained on-site to prevent light from causing an impact on adjacent properties. This project will not affect a scenic vista nor will it have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect. Mitigation: None required. 2. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 5 0 • Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? _ Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact .Impact X K X a. - c. No agricultural uses are established on the project parcel. There is no Williamson Act contract affecting the property. The soils on the site have a Soil Conservation Service Classification of VII soils, which are unsuitable for cultivation but are fairly well-suited for grazing (Butte County Master Environmental Assessment, Table LU - 4). Livestock grazing is possible on the property outside of the .5 -acre lease area, but unlikely due to extensive brush. The project will not have an impact on agricultural uses. Mitigation: None required. 3. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? )t b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? K ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 9 0 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? _ Response: 0 Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact X X X a: - c. Butte County, and all northern Sacramento Valley Air Districts, have been designated as "moderate" nonattainment areas for the state standards for ozone (03) and fine particulate matter (PM10). Currently, Butte County is in attainment for all the federal (less stringent) air quality standards. The project may result in a very minor increase in vehicle emissions in the project area due to the vehicle trips generated by volunteer firefighters driving to and from the site, and by the two fire trucks stationed at the site. Some fugitive dust emissions may occur during site development, but it is not expected to be significant because very little grading will be necessary due to the level topography of the lease area. A condition of the project requires that measures be taken to prevent fugitive dust emissions during site development activities. The Butte County Air Quality Management District requests that measures, such as site and driveway watering and/or use of other acceptable soil palliatives, be incorporated during development activities on the site. A condition of project approval will require that measures be taken to prevent fugitive dust emissions during development activities. d. No sensitive receptors, such as schools or hospitals, are located near the project site. e. The project will not create any odors. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 7 0 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? _ d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources such as a tree preservation policy ordinance. 0 Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ E:j x Y Y x Y 0 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Response: 0 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact W a. - d. No riparian vegetation, wetlands, or vernal pools are located on the .5 -acre lease area, which has already been cleared and graded. The remainder of the site, which will not be impacted by the project, is heavily vegetated with brush and scattered trees. The project is not known to be inhabited or provide habitat for any rare, endangered animal or plant species (Butte County Master Environmental Assessment, Figure Bio -2). The project site is located within a deer herd Designated Development Zone, which allows uses as permitted by the zoning. This project will not have an impact to fish and/or wildlife and the payment of fees under Public Resources Code Section 21089 and as defined by Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 is not required. e. The proposal will not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources such as a tree preservation policy ordinance. f. The proposal will not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan. Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. Mitigation Measure: None required. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? x b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? X ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ E n Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? _ d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Response: 0 Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact W X a. - d. According to Butte County constraints mapping, the project site is located in an area considered to have a low to medium archeological sensitivity. The .5 -acre lease area has already been cleared and rough graded. No impacts are expected to occur to any cultural resources. Mitigation Measure: None required. 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: 1) Rupture of a known earth- quake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other sub- stantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. 2) Strong seismic ground shaking? 3) Seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction? r ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 10 X 0 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact 4) Landslides? b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? _ d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating sub- stantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal system where sewers are not available for the disposal or waste water? _ Response: Y Y X X Y a.1. The Seismic Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that all of Butte County is in Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII. An inferred fault is located approximately 1.1 miles to the west of the site, and another inferred fault is located approximately 1.7 miles to the east of the site (Butte County GIS seismic constraints mapping). The fire station will be constructed to Uniform Building Code standards for seismic safety. No impact is expected to occur. a.2. The intensity of ground shaking at any specific site depends on the characteristics of the earthquake, the distance from the earthquake, and on the local geologic soils and conditions. At present, there is insufficient data to predict accurately the expected ground motions at various locations in Butte County. a.3. The Butte County Seismic Safety Element's Liquefaction Potential Map indicates that the site has a low potential for liquefaction. No impact is anticipated. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 11 Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact Y Y X X Y a.1. The Seismic Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that all of Butte County is in Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII. An inferred fault is located approximately 1.1 miles to the west of the site, and another inferred fault is located approximately 1.7 miles to the east of the site (Butte County GIS seismic constraints mapping). The fire station will be constructed to Uniform Building Code standards for seismic safety. No impact is expected to occur. a.2. The intensity of ground shaking at any specific site depends on the characteristics of the earthquake, the distance from the earthquake, and on the local geologic soils and conditions. At present, there is insufficient data to predict accurately the expected ground motions at various locations in Butte County. a.3. The Butte County Seismic Safety Element's Liquefaction Potential Map indicates that the site has a low potential for liquefaction. No impact is anticipated. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 11 • Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Significant Less Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact a.4. The Subsidence and Landslide Potential Map of the Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that there is a medium potential for landslides in this area. No impact is anticipated because the site does not contain any significant slopes. b. The Erosion Potential Map of the Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that the soil erosion potential of this site is high. No soil erosion impacts are anticipated because very little grading and soil disturbance will necessary to prepare the site for the fire station use because the .5 acre lease area has already been cleared and graded. C. No impact is anticipated from instability, landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse. d. The Conservation Element's Expansive Soils Map indicates that the project site has a low expansive soil designation. No impact is anticipated. e. Sewage disposal will be handled by an on-site septic system. The Butte County Environmental Health Department inspected the soils on the site and indicates that the soils are adequate to support a septic system for the proposed fire station. No impact will occur. Mitigation Measure: None required. 7. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? K W ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 12 • Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed schools? _ d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Less Than Significant Less with Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 13 X X X X 0 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact Response: 0 Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact a. - d. The project will not create any hazardous materials, and is not located on or near any sources of hazardous materials. No hazardous materials or fuels will be stored on the site. e. - g. The property is not located within the vicinity of an airport, airport land -use plan, or private airstrip. The project will not interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. No impact is anticipated. h. The project is located within a State Response Area for wildland fires and is within an area that has a very high fire hazard potential (Butte County GIS fire hazard coverage). The Butte County Fire Department/CDF does not object to this project and recommends that all new construction on the site conform to the requirements of Public Resource Code 4290. This will be added as a condition of project approval. Mitigation Measure: None required. 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? _ b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre- existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 14 X X 0 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on - or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? Response: 0 Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant Incorporated Impact ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 15 No Impact X X X X X X Y X Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 -Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact a. - f. This project will result in the creation of new impervious surfaces, such as from the proposed 1,918 square foot fire station, and a small sidewalk. A minor increase in surface water runoff can be expected due to the reduced absorption rate created from the impervious surfaces. However, the low density of development proposed for this project will not significantly increase runoff. In addition, adherence to the drainage standards of the Butte County Public Works Department is anticipated to mitigate possible impacts to the drainage system. This project will not have an impact to surface and ground water quality or quantity. g. - i. The project site is not located within a 100 -year flood zone as shown on Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map 06007C -0575C, dated June 8, 1998. j. The property is not located in an area prone to seiche, tsunami, or mudflow. No impact will be incurred with respect to these natural hazards. Mitigation Measure: None required. 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project? a) Physically divide an established community? K b) Conflict with an applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? 1t c)' Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? )t Response: a. The proposal will not physically divide an established community ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ • Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 a Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact b. The project site is zoned U (Unclassified) and is designated by the Land Use Element Map of the Butte County General Plan as Agricultural -Residential. The proposed fire station is a public use, which is permitted in the Unclassified zone with a Use Permit. Public uses are allowed as a Secondary Use under the Agricultural -Residential General Plan land use designation. Surrounding parcels are zoned Unclassified and have a General Plan land use designation of Agricultural -Residential. Surrounding and nearby parcels range in size from approximately 1 to 42 acres. Land use on these parcels is predominantly dwellings at rural residential densities. Due to the infrequent use of the proposed fire station, no impacts are expected to occur to the residential uses established on nearby parcels. C. The property is not within a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. No impact will be incurred. 10. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? K b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally -important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? K Response: a. - b. The property is not known to contain any important mineral resources of value to the region. The project will not prevent the future extraction of any potential mineral resources located outside of the .5 -acre lease area. No impact will be incurred. Mitigation: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division 0 17 • a Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact 11. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? K b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels: X c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? X d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? �t e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? �t f) For a project within the vicinity of a . private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? �t Response: a. - d. Ambient noise on and around the project area is affected primarily by vehicle traffic on Cherokee Road and from residential uses in the area. These noises are intermittent and short-term in nature and will not expose people on the project site to significant levels of noise. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 18 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 41 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Construction of the fire station structure will generate a small amount of noise, mostly in the form of vehicles arriving and departing the site. Noise from grading equipment will generate noise, but this is not expected to be significant because only a small amount of grading will be necessary. After the fire station is constructed, the only noises that will be generated will be from the occasional arrival and departure of vehicles belonging to the volunteer firefighters, and from the arrival and departure of the fire trucks. Fire trucks departing the site on an emergency run may have their sirens on, which may cause an impact to nearby residents. The applicant states that sirens are not normally used when departing a station in a rural area. The number of emergency runs is expected to be limited due to the rural nature of the area served by the proposed fire station, with approximately 30 to 50 runs per year. Due to the low number of emergency runs, and because the sirens are not normally used, the noise from the any use of the sirens is not expected to create a significant impact to residents in the project area. e. - f. The project is not located in the vicinity of an airstrip or within an airport land use plan. No impact will be incurred. Mitigation Measure: None required. 12. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure? X b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? X c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? 1t ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 19 • Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 11 Less Than Significant Potentially With Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact Response: a. The project will not induce any population growth nor will it create a need for any new infrastructure which could induce population growth. b. - c. The project will not displace individuals or housing. No impact will be incurred. Mitigation: None required. 13. PUBLIC SERVICES. a) Would the project result in -substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of the public services? b) Fire protection? c) Police Protection? d) Schools? e) Parks? f) Other public services? Response: a. The project will not create a need for any new public services. b. The project will not create an increase in demand for fire protection services. The project will improve Fire Department response time in the Cherokee area and Table Mountain areas. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 20 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact C. The proposal will not cause an increase in demand for police protection services because the fire station use does not require such services. d. The proposal will not result in a demand for school facilities in the area. e. The proposal will not result in a demand to area parks and facilities. f. The project will not have an impact on any other public services. Mitigation Measure: None required. 14. RECREATION. a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? k b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? k Response: a. - b. The project will not increase the use of existing parks or other recreational facilities nor will the project create the need for any new parks or recreational facilities. Mitigation: None required. 15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 21 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Significant Less Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? K b) Exceed, either individually or cumula- tively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? K c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? k d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? K e) Result in inadequate emergency access? X f) . Result in inadequate parking capacity? K g) Conflict with accepted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? K Response: a. - e. The project will generate a few additional vehicle trips on Cherokee Road during site development. The increase in vehicle trips during development will not be significant because very little construction will be required. The project will generate very few vehicle trips after construction because the volunteer fire station will usually be unmanned. The fire station use will generate vehicle traffic during emergency calls, when the volunteers arrive and depart the station in their private vehicles, and when the fire trucks depart and return. The increase in vehicle traffic is not expected to be significant due to the infrequent use of the proposed volunteer fire station. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 1 11 22 :7 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 0 Less Than Significant Potentially With Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact There is adequate site distance of Cherokee Road in both directions from the site driveway. f. There is adequate area on the parcel to handle the parking needs of vehicles during development activities. g. The project will not conflict with accepted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation. Mitigation: None required. 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in. the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 23 Y X K X 0 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Significant Potentially with Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Response: Less Than Significant No Impact Impact K X K a. - e. Domestic water for the fire station will be obtained for an existing on-site well. Sewage disposal will be handled by an on-site septic system. The project will not have an impact on any water or wastewater treatment facilities. No additional storm water facilities will be necessary as a result of this project. f. The project will cause a very minor increase in the stream of waste being deposited in the Neal Road Landfill. g. No impact will be incurred to federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste. Mitigation: None required. 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 24 • Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively consider- able" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? _ Response: 40 Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact X x. X The project does not have the potential -to cause impacts to the environment and no mitigation measures are recommended. V. MITIGATION MEASURES AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: None. DATA SHEET A. Project Description 1. Type of Project: Use Permit for a 1,913 square foot volunteer fire station on a .5 -acre lease area. 2. Proposed Density of Development: N/A. 3. Amount of Impervious Surfacing: Approximately 2,000 square feet. 4. Access and Nearest Public Road(s): Frontage on Cherokee Road. 5. Method of Sewage Disposal: On-site septic system. 6. Source of Water Supply: On-site well. 7. Proximity of Power Lines: To property. il Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 25 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 8. Potential for further land divisions and development: None under current U zoning. B. Environmental Setting 1. Terrain a General Topographic Character: Upper foothill area. b. Slopes: Average of 0 - 5%. C. Elevation: 1,300 feet above sea level. d. Limiting Factors: None. 2. Soils a. Types and Characteristics: Soil series not mapped, but are categorized as Class VII soils, which are unsuitable for cultivation but are fairly well-suited for grazing. b. Limiting Factors: Unknown. 3. Natural Hazards of the Land a. Earthquake Zone: Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII. b. Erosion Potential: High. C. Landslide Potential: Medium. d. Fire Hazard: Very High. e. Expansive Soil Potential: Low. 4. Hydrology a. Surface Water: None. b. Ground Water: Unknown, potentially limited. C. Drainage Characteristics: Property drains generally to the south. d. Annual Rainfall (normal): 35 to 40 inches per year. e. Limiting Factors: None. 5. Visual/Scenic Quality: Good. 6. Acoustic Quality: Good. 7. Air Quality: Good. 8. Vegetation: Brush, scattered pine and oak trees. 9. Wildlife Habitat: Small birds and animals common to upper foothills. Non-critical winter habitat for the deer herd but within a Designated Development Zone. 10. Archaeological and Historical Resources in the area: Low archaeological sensitivity area. 11. Butte County General Plan designation: Agricultural -Residential. 12. Existing Zoning: U (Unclassified) 13. Existing Land Use on-site: Water tank, well, open space. 14. Surrounding Area: a. Land Uses: Rural residential, cemetery. b. Zoning: Unclassified. C. Gen. Plan Designation: Agricultural -Residential. d. Parcel Sizes: 1 to 47 acres. 15. Character of Site and Area: Rural residential, grazing. 16. Nearest Urban Area: Oroville, approximately 10 miles away ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 26 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 17. Relevant Spheres of Influence: None. 18. Improvement Standards Urban Area: None. 19. Fire Protection Service: a. Nearest County (State) Fire Station: Station 36 (Jarbo Gap), approximately 7 miles to the east of the site. b. Water Availability: Fire tankers. 20. Schools: Union School District: Oroville Union High & Elementary School Districts. ENVIRONMENTAL REFERENCE MATERIAL 1. Butte County Planning Department. Earthquake and Fault Activity Map 11-1 Seismic Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 2. Butte County Planning Department. Liquefaction Potential Map 11-2, Seismic Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 3. Butte County Planning Department. Subsidence and Landslide Potential Map 111-1 Safety Element. Oroville, CA CH2M Hill, 1977. 4. Butte County Planning Department. Erosion Potential Map 111-2, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 5. Butte County Planning Department. Expansive Soils Map 111-3, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 6. Butte County Planning Department. Noise Element Map IV -1, Scenic Highway Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 7. Butte County Planning Department. Scenic Highways Map V-1, Scenic Highway Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 8. Butte County Planning Department. Natural Fire Hazard Classes Map 111-4 Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 9. Butte County Planning Department. Archaeological Sensitivity Map. Oroville, CA: James P. Manning, 1983. 10. Butte County Planning Department. School District Map. Oroville, CA. 11. Butte County Board of Supervisors. Agricultural Preserves May, established by Resolution No. 67-178. Oroville, CA: Butte County Planning Department, 1987. 11. National Flood Insurance Program. Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1989. 13. USGS Quad Maps. 14. Soil Map, Chico (1925)/Oroville (1926) Area. United States Department of Agriculture. 15. Soil Survey of Chico (1925)/Oroville (1926) Area. -United States Department of Agriculture. 16. Butte County Planning Department. Butte County Fire Protection Jurisdictions and Facilities Map. Butte County Fire Department and California Department of Forestry, 1989. K:\PROJECTS\UPC\BCFIRE.UP\BCFIRE.IS ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 27 rl May 11, 2000 Chuck Merino 3539 Los Ranchos Road Cherokee, CA 95965 • Suite Co, LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7601 FAX: (530) 538-7785 Re: Use Permit application for Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), on APN 041-500- 010, File # UP 00-11 Dear Mr. Merino: Thank you for the submittal of the above referenced application received on March 2, 2000. Your project application, maps and related items have been reviewed by County Agencies in order to determine the completeness of your application. Enclosed please find copies of the comments we have received from County agencies regarding your project. These comments have been received as part of the initial thirty (30) day review of your project. Please review these comments and the conditions that are requested as part of the project's approval. Pursuant to the California Permit Streamlining Act, your project has been deemed "complete." Your project will be scheduled shortly for action by the Butte County Planning Commission. A notice regarding the date, time, and location of the Planning Commission hearing will be mailed to you. Should you have any further questions regarding these comments, please contact me between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sincerely, Stephen Betts Senior Planner enc M419 O BUTTE COUNTY CcojL `U/e DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES YW`EIVED PLANNING DIVISION TO: Environmental Health, Oroville MAY 0 4 2000 FROM: Butte County Planning Division BUTTE COUNTY RE: Request for Comments on a Development Application: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Departmen'tJK5PDIVISION 00-11 G DATE: March 6, 2000 CONTACT PERSON: 5 The Planning Division has received a project application for the property described below. The purpose of this comment sheet is to: 1. Determine if the information contained in the application is adequate to allow your jurisdiction to review the project and submit conditions, if any; and to 2. Determine the appropriate environmental documents to prepare for this project, as well as to identify particular environmental concerns to be addressed or mitigation measures your agency/department may want incorporated. If the application is determined to be complete within 30 days of its submittal it should be heard at the estimated hearing date indicated below. If a response cannot be submitted within the time frame given, or if additional information is needed, please call 538-7601. Thank you in advance for your time and efforts. This is an application for a_Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use on property zoned _U (Unclassified) located on the east side of Cherokee Road, identified as APN 041-500-010. Supervisorial District No. 1. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE (check one) _X_ PLANNING COMMISSION - —DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON June 22, 2000. COMMENTS, IF ANY, ARE REQUESTED BY NO LATER THAN March 20, 2000. If no comments or communications are received by the above date, the assumption will be made that your agency has no comment. In Date: 7 County Center Drive - Oroville, California 95965 - 530-538-7601 - FAX 530-538-7785 BUTTE COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 2525 Dominic Drive, Suite 1 Chico, California 95928 Tel: (530) 891-2882 Fax: (530) 891-2878 March 29, 2000 Stephen Betts, Butte County Department of Development Services Planning Division 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Re: UP -00-11 Dear Mr. Betts: LAWRENCE D. ODLE Air Pollution Control Ofcer W. JAMES WAGONER Asst. Air Pollution Control Officer The District has reviewed the request for comments for a use permit to allow a volunteeer fire station to be located east side of Cherokee Road in Cherokee. Based on the information submitted the District recommends incorporating measures to control fugitive dust emission from all road and other construction activities during project improvements. Measures may include site and driveway watering and/or use of other acceptable soil palliatives. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed project. If you have any questions, please contact the District at 891-2882. Sincerely, 4`j' � Gail Williams Air Quality Planner File No 3451.1 RECEIVED MAR 3 12000 f lappslwpdocs\eir%=up00I Ldoc BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING DIVISION BUTTE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION TO: . Public Works FROM: Butte County Planning Division RE: Request for Comments on a Development Application: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 DATE: March 6, 2000 CONTACT PERSON: 9&V&_3&/7'5 J The Planning Division has received a project application for the property described below. The purpose of this comment sheet is to: 1. Determine if the information contained in the application is adequate to allow your jurisdiction to review the project and submit conditions, if any; and to 2. Determine the appropriate environmental documents to prepare for this project, as well as to identify particular environmental concerns to be addressed or mitigation measures your agency/department may want incorporated. If the application is determined to be complete within 30 days of its submittal it should be heard at the estimated hearing date indicated below. If a response cannot be submitted within the time frame given, or if additional information is needed, please call 538-7601. Thank you in advance for your time and efforts. This is an application for a Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use on property zoned _U (Unclassified) located. on the east side of Cherokee Road, identified as APN 041-500-010. Supervisorial District No. 1. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE (check one) _X_ PLANNING COMMISSION - —DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON lune 22, 2000. COMMENTS, IF ANY, ARE REQUESTED BY NO LATER THAN March 20, 2000. If no comments or communications are received by the above date, the assumption will be made that your agency has no comment. COMMENTS (Attach additional pages if necessary): LE MAR 2 0 2000 BUTTE t; U '1 Y PLANNING Dnr r�N Date: 7 County Center Drive - Oroville, CaliforfIE"IVW38-7601 - FAX 530-538-7785 MAR 0 7 2000 RECEIVED COUNTY OF BUTTE MAR 13 2000 LAND DEVELOPMENT DIV, e, COUNTY OF BUTTE BUTTE COUNTY STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department) DATE: March 6, 2000 AGENT: George Donoho APN: 041-500-010 FILE #: UP 00-11 PLANNER: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING :1 aZiZK��I��I�1Tiy A. STREETS 11 1. Prior to the issuance of building permits obtain encroachment permit for approachek and construct tlrto County standards, as specified inounty Improvement Standards. 7 a ,,,lc, ,C 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits deed to Butte County, in fee simple, 3o feet of right-of-way from the centerline of CAz.yhf_ /1 vi . The right of way shall be sufficient for the installation of standard No. S-5 at all street intersections. Prior to the issuance of building permits submit road and drainage improvement plans for the installation and construction of the street frontage improvements on to standard, including but not limited to P.C.C. curb, gutter and sidewalk and the required street section for parcels with gross acreage of one acre or less. Construct or install the required improvements. 4. Prior to the issuance of building permits dedicate a one foot "no access strip" or relinquish abutters rights to Butte County, along the frontage of parcels , except at approved access points. B. DRAINAGE 1. Prior to the recordation of the issuance of building permits a plan for a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plans shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained on site and or conveyed to the nearest natural or publicly maintained drainage channel or facility and shall provide that there shall be no increase in the peak flow runoff to said channel or facility. Prior to the issuance of building permits establish 100 year floodplain elevations and the lowest floor elevations for any structures. Show on the site plan map for building permits the elevations (by contours) and the location of an accepted NVGD benchmark and a temporary benchmark on-site. C. LEGAL LOT STATUS 1. Prior to the issuance of the Use Permit, prove, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, that the parcel of the subject application is a legal parcel. RECEIVED MAR 0 7 2000 COUNTY OF BUTTE LP.ND OEYELOQ`�ENT DIV BUTTE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION ' TO: CDF FROM: Butte County Planning Division RE: Request for Comments on a Development Application: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00- 11 DATE: March 8, 2000 CONTACT PERSON: Stephen Betts The Planning Division has received a project application for the property described below. The purpose of this comment sheet is to: 1. Determine if the information contained in the application is adequate to allow your jurisdiction to review the project and submit conditions, if any; and to I - 2. Determine the appropriate environmental documents to prepare for this project, as well as to identify particular environmental concerns to be addressed or mitigation measures your agency/department may want incorporated. If the application is determined to be complete within 30 days of its submittal it should be heard at the estimated hearing date indicated below. If a response cannot be submitted within the time frame given, or if additional information is needed, please call 538-7601. Thank you in advance for your time and efforts. This is an application for Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use on property zonedi l (Unclassified) located on the east side of Cherokee Road, identified as APN 041-500-010. Supervisorial District No. 1. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE (check one) _X_ PLANNING COMMISSION - _ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON June 22 ,.2000. COMMENTS, IF ANY, ARE REQUESTED BY NO LATER THAN March 23, 2000. If no comments or communications are received by the above date, the assumption will be made that your agency has no comment. COMMENTS (Attach additional pages if nece sary): ` zau RF�'F'TZT�r� MAR 14 2000 BUTTE_ COUNTY PL2kN1 ON By: Date: 3 ` 7 County Center Drive - Oroville, California 95965 - 530-538-7601 - FAX 530-538-7785 BUTTE COUNTY STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department) DATE: March 6, 2000 AGENT: George D.onoho APN: 041-500-010 FILE #: UP 00-11 PLANNER: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE BUTIF COUNTY FIREDEPARTMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKED CONDITIONS v 1. Construction, installation or development of structures or facilities on the parcels/lots shall comply with the latest California Fire Safe Regulations, (Public Resources Code 4290), and all other applicable State and County codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of application for improvement permits. x2. Building identification and/or addresses shall be installed in conformance with Public Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted at the beginning of building construction and maintained continuously thereafter. 3. Fire hydrant identification, reflector or post reflectors shall be installed acceptable to the County Fire Warden. 4. In lieu of a pressurized water system or water storage tank, payment of $200.00 per created parcel into the Battalion _ water tend fund, is required prior to the issuance of a building permit. 5. A pressurized community water system for fire protection is required. The specific locations and fire flow requirements shall be in accordance with the Fire Department specifications and to the satisfaction of the County Fire Warden. Average required hydrant spacing _ feet, hydrant size _ inches, and residual fire flow _ gpm. Submit plans to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to construction of facilities. 6. In lieu of hydrant installation, payment may be made into the hydrant fund at a cost of $1.72 per lineal foot of street frontage. The estimated fee amount is $ 7. Prior to recordation of the Map or application for a building permit, the applicant shall pay the then current fee for the West Chico Fire Station Fund. 8. Provide an all weather access of at least 10 foot wide and with a vertical clearance of 15 feet that will accommodate a 40,000 pound fire apparatus to all structures. BUTTE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION TO: LAFCo FROM: Butte County Planning Division RE: Request for Comments on a Development Application: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00- 11 DATE: March 8, 2000 CONTACT PERSON: Stephen Betts The Planning Division has received a project application for the property described below. The purpose of this comment sheet is to: 1. Determine if the information contained in the application is adequate to allow your jurisdiction to review the project and submit conditions, if any; and to 2. Determine the appropriate environmental documents to prepare for this project, as well as to identify particular environmental concerns to be addressed or mitigation measures your agency/department may want incorporated. If the application is determined to be complete within 30 days of its submittal it should be heard at the estimated hearing date indicated below. If a response cannot be submitted within the time frame given, or if additional information is needed, please call 538-7601. Thank you in advance for your time and efforts. This is an application for Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public on property zoned U (Unclassified) located on the east side of Cherokee Road, identified as APN 041-500-010. Supervisorial District No. 1. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE (check one) _X_ PLANNING COMMISSION - _ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON June 22, 2000. COMMENTS, IF ANY, ARE REQUESTED BY NO LATER THAN March 23, 2000. If no comments or communications are received by the above date, the assumption will be made that your agency has no comment. O COMMENTS (Attach additional pages if necessary): 'c UVED MAR U 8 2030 BUTTEA:gNThJn_ Tyr T By: ' y `�� ��s p Date: 7 County Center Drive - Oroville, California 95965 - 530-538-7601 - FAX 530-538-7785 0 0 BUTTE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION TO: Building Dept. FROM: Butte County Planning Division RE: Request for Comments on a Development Application: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00 - DATE: March 8, 2000 CONTACT PERSON: Stephen Betts The Planning Division has received a project application for the property described below. The purpose of this comment sheet is to: 1. Determine if the information contained in the application is adequate to allow your jurisdiction to review the project and submit conditions, if any; and to 2. Determine the appropriate environmental documents to prepare for this project, as well as to identify particular environmental concerns to be addressed or mitigation measures your agency/department may want incorporated. If the application is determined to be complete within 30 days of its submittal it should be heard at the estimated hearing date indicated below. If a response cannot be submitted within the time frame given, or if additional information is needed, please call 538-7601. Thank you in advance for your time and efforts. This is an application for Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public s on property zoned U (Unclassified) located on the east side of Cherokee Road, identified as APN _441-500-010. Supervisorial District No. 1. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE (check one) _X_ PLANNING COMMISSION - _ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON June 22, 2000. COMMENTS, IF ANY, ARE REQUESTED BY NO LATER THAN March 23, 2000. If no comments or communications are received by the above date, the assumption will be made that your agency has no comment. COMMENTS (Attach additional pages if necessary): ,5u1LNVC P IT 94!Wu1A6D )*4 POW S%7,47 -m f . l S 5'#4& BF p i�rz� ray 4JCEA15ED az RZWSr4WZP 494g1MCr eR 6i 6:6Z 5 ICes Burl - Di T "D MAR 0 8 2000 8 t �� PBUTING DI IS ON TY By:*,(Date: �"1 LebN 7 County Center Drive - Oroville, California 95965 - 530-538-7601 - FAX 530-538-7785 7-0 p/LA-e-TI CE 77fiE S"%•¢ j E 0 w GfLlF, sjec��Tu2C .T#*U- FF -bESfCAIC-S iAI 44"1ePAAJC.E rn�- 1998 i 0 , 5 ICes Burl - Di T "D MAR 0 8 2000 8 t �� PBUTING DI IS ON TY By:*,(Date: �"1 LebN 7 County Center Drive - Oroville, California 95965 - 530-538-7601 - FAX 530-538-7785 April 3, 2000 Chuck Merino 3539 Los Ranchos Road Cherokee, CA 95965 ....... 'gutte count, LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7601 FAX: (530) 538-7785 Re: Application Determined Incomplete - Use Permit for Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), on APN 041-500-010, File # UP 00-11 Dear Mr. Merino: Thank you for the submittal of the above referenced application. The project application, site plan, and related items have been reviewed by County Agencies in order to determine the completeness of this application. The Planning Division cannot continue to process your application until the following information is provided: The Butte County Environmental Health Division requires that several soil profile holes be dug so that they can evaluate the soil. Please refer to the attached letter from the Environmental Health Division which was already mailed to you by that Division. Please contact Charlotte Walters if you have any questions concerning the soil tests. Per our conservation last week, personnel from the Environmental Health Division do not need to be present when you dig the holes. This application will remain in an incomplete status until such time as the Environmental Health Division has approved the soils on the site for a sewage disposal system. This project cannot be scheduled for a hearing by the Planning Commission until such time as the Environmental Health, Division approves the soils. Should you have any further questions, please contact me between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sincerely, --� 2/J:�S- Stephen Betts Associate Planner enc: Environmental Health Letter, dated March 10, 2000 • i March 10, 2000 Chuck Merino 3539 Los Ranchos Oroville, CA 95965 BEAUTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ❑18-B County Center Drive 411 Main Street County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 P. O. Box 5364 oville, CA 95965 TEL: (916) 538-7282 Chico, CA 95927TEL: (916) 538.7281 FAX (916) 538-2165 TEL: (916) 891-2727/// 91-2727 FAX (916) 538-2140 FAX: (916) 895-6512 RE: Sewage Disposal System, Cherokee Volunteer Fire Department, and AP # 41-500-010 Dear Mr. Merino: This department has received and processed your application for a sewage disposal permit at the above location. We have recently received your application for a Use Permit for the volunteer fire department structure and it indicates under soil stability that there is "five inches of dirt on solid rock". Butte County Code requires a minimum of two feet of soil over an impervious layer. Please contact me to set up an appointment to meet on site to evaluate the soil. A couple of backhoe test holes should be dug in the area where you intend to install the leach field. If you have any questions please contact me between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Sincerely, Charlotte Walters Environmental Health Specialist II CW/mj A CLEAN INDOOR AIR ENVIRONMENT FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW i'� 71 m FOR 33 134 36 Crystal Pines Rd. Oroville CA 95965 (916) 534-9939 August 1, 1992 Dan Dyer Battalion Chief CDF Station #2116 Dear Dan: We, Frank and Jeanette Fowler, husband and wife, as Joint Tenants, agree to donate a 2 acre of the SW corner of our property, located in the County of Butte, State of California, AP 041-50-0-010-0, commonly known as, 36 Crystal Pines Road, to Butte County to build a fire station. If at any time, the County chooses not to build, or if built, closes said station, this property reverts back to the present owners of AP 041-50-0-010-0, commonly known as 36 Crystal Pines Road, Oroville, CA 95965. Sinc FrWk Fowler and Jean:ette Fow r -- ---- ------- --- witness tf RECEIVED MAR 112000 BUTTEPLANNING COUNTY 'A r �/ Own OF BUTTE - AGENDA rrEMS • " BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FRO14L• Fire Department DATE July 6, 1993 SUBJECT. Agreement to provide a site for the new Cherokee Volunteer Fire Company fire station. -WLT&L••%XLI yr KWUEST - ACITON REQUESTED. Request that the Board of Supervisors approve the attached Agreement for Fire Station Use. Upon approval, the date and month on the front Chairperson should date and sign the agreement on page should be entered and the are provided for Board signature. p g Two owner -signed originals BACKGROUND Frank and Jeanette Fowler have offered one half acre of land in the communit of Cherokee to the Butte County Fire Department for use as a fire station.m. The y is ideally located adjacent to Cherokee Road The site a a letter donating the site(attached) but a moreformalaagreementdis neededotoepr wrote all parties. p otect The Agreement for Fire Station Use was approved by David McClain of the Count C Office. His memo is attached and his recommended changes were made. The Agreement ( provides the Fire Department with one half acre of land for use fora eriodg y Counsel's years. The County agrees, if approved, to pay the Fowlers $1.00 d of e50 ach year for the life of the agreement. Terms of withdrawal and site restoration are included. The cost of fire station construction will be funded through donations and fund raising. In June of 1993, Butte County Fire Department ran a title search on the parcel and found there to be no encumbrances of liens. ldditiona! information attached: No Describe A reement for Fire Station Use 'revrous Board action: Date 11finute Order_. Sammary of Action: unding sourOes—Current year cost Budgeted Yes No Annualized cost If also Fill proposal required additional personnel? Yelo� State No. — pe planned for next year ���� rmanent Temporary Other I Proposal require e � a bu�Lat on transfer? Yes No if yes, read the following.. 2. Deadline is one business dayPrior to normal agenda deadline iministrative Office Approval: 415 Vote required Majori.y vote required Date August 4, 1993 Board Action Date Route XX Referral Department 0 7-27-93 M0#93-265 Administration Agriculture Assessor Auditor County Clerk/Elections County Counsel District Attorney Environmental Health BILL HOLM'ES 1 Fire Department Library Mental Health Personnel Planning/LAFCo Probation Public Health Public Works Purchasing Recorder Risk Management Sheriff/Coroner Treasurer/Tax Collector Welfare T 2 GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR .• Jt StlPF�. OFFICE OF CLERK OF THE BOARD Document XR Agreement(s) Application(s) Budget Transfer(s) Certified Minutes Claims Correspondence Deeds) Notices) of Completion Ordinances) Penalty Abatement Requests Resolution(s) Additional Information Action Requested 1,2 File 1,2 Information _1,2 Necessary Action _ Obtain Signatures Recommendation Record Report to Board 1 Return Copy toCONTRACTOR Return Original to W/O Enclosure FRANK AND JEANETTE FOWLER, OROVILLE — GRANT THE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT USE OF ONE—HALF ACRE OF LAND, AP 041-50-0-010-0; FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CHEROKEE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY FIRE STATION AGREEMENT FOR FIRE STATION USE THIS AGREEMENT, made this 27th day of July , 1993, by and between FRANK and JEANETTE FOWLER, husband and wife as joint tenants, hereinafter called "Licensor" and BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, hereinafter called "Licensee"; WITNESSETH 1. License. Subject to the provisions hereof, Licensor hereby grants License to Licensee to construct, reconstruct, maintain and use a Fire Station hereinafter referred to as "facility", upon the hereinafter described property of Licensor, herein referred to as "premises", in the County of Butte, State of California: 1/2 acre of the Southwest corner of Licensor's property described as Assessor's Parcel # 041-50-0-010-0 in the County of Butte, Township 21 North, Range 4 East South half of the North half of the South half of the Southeast quarter of Section 28 2. Term. The term of this License is for fifty years (50) from July 27, 1993 to July 27, 2043 ; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, Licensee may terminate this agreement at any time by giving Licensor sixty (60) days notice. 3. Rent. Licensee agrees to pay to Licensor as rent, at 36 Crystal Pines Rd., Oroville, CA 95965 the sum of $1.00 per year, in advance. 4. Taxes. Licensee shall pay as additional rent, before they become delinquent, all taxes and assessments imposed on the premises by reason of Licensee's activities or by reason of the facility or any improvement or personal property located on the premises by or on behalf of Licensee. Licensor may pay such taxes or assessments, and such payments will be repaid by Licensee on demand. Licensor shall have a lien on the - 1 - facility and any other Licensee -owned improvements as security for repayment of said amount. In addition, Licensee shall pay, as additional rent, any privilege, sales, gross income or other tax (other than tax on net income) imposed on or measure by rents to be paid by Licensee hereunder. 5. Use. A. Qualifications on Use. Licensee shall neither use nor permit any use of the premises for any purpose other than that set forth in Section 1 hereof. This License is subject to all easements, leases, liens, conditions, restrictions, encumbrances and claims of title which may affect the premises. Licensee accepts the premises (including, without limitation, Licensor -owned improvements), if any, in their present conditions and without any representation or warranty by Licensor as to the condition of such premises or improvements, and Licensor shall not be responsible for any defect or change of conditions in the premises or such improvements, any damage occurring thereto or for the existence of any violation of any municipal, county, state or federal law, order, rule, regulation or ordinance. Licensee shall not (1) prospect for minerals, including petroleum and natural gas, upon, within or underlying the premises, (2) mine or remove any minerals, if found, (3) quarry or remove stone therefrom, (4) commit any waste thereon, or (5) permit others to commit any of said acts. Licensee shall not do or suffer to be done in or upon said premises any act or thing which is or may be a nuisance. Licensee shall not use or permit others to use the premises for any unlawful or immoral purposes. The premises shall not be used for displaying signs and notices other than those connected with the use of the premises contemplated by this License. B. Maintenance and Repair. Licensee shall, at its expense and to the satisfaction of Licensor, keep and maintain the premises, the facility and any other improvements in good order and repair and in a neat and safe condition, and promptly make all repairs and replacements that may become necessary to the premises or the facility or other improvement or appurtenances thereto, whether structural or nonstructural, ordinary or extraordinary. Licensee or Licensor's agents, representatives or employees shall have the right, at reasonable times, to enter the premises for the purposes of inspecting, posting of notices of nonresponsibility, determining whether agreements in this License are being complied with, maintaining, repairing or altering the land, or showing the premises to prospective lessees, licensees, purchasers, mortgagees -2- 0 .• or beneficiaries under deeds of trust. C. Construction, Alterations and Liens. Licensee shall construct, reconstruct, maintain and operate the facility'in a good, safe and workmanlike manner consistent with he use made of said premises. Licensor shall have the right to post notices of nonresponsibility upon the premises, and to otherwise notify, actually or constructively, any entity or persons supplying services or materials to the premises that Licensor is not responsible of the cost thereof. Licensee covenants and agrees to hold Licensor and the premises harmless from any mechanic's or materialmen's liens claimed by any person, firm or corporation employed by Licensee. In the event of the filing of any such lien, Licensee shall cause such lien to be released within 5 days after Licensor's written notice to do so. Licensee shall indemnify an*d defend Licensor against all liability, cost and expense (including attorney fees) incurred by Licensor as a result of any such lien. 6. Utilities. Licensee agrees to pay all water service charges and water standby charges on, or assessed against, the premises during the term of this License. Licensee agrees to pay for all utilities installed at Licensee's request and for all utility services furnished to Licensee on the premises. 7. Indemnification. A. General. Licensee agrees to release, indemnify. and defend Licensor harmless from and against all liability, cost and expense (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees in addition to costs of suit and judgment) for loss of or damage to any property or loss of the use thereof or for injury to or death of any person when arising or resulting from: 1) The use of the premises or the facility or improvements by Licensee, its agents, employees, or invitees or 2) Licensee's breach of any provision of this license. -3- i 0 B. Environmental Impairment Licensee shall, at its expense,comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and orders, regardless of when they become or became effective, including without limitation those relating to health, safety, noise, environmental protection, waste disposal, and water and air quality, and furnish satisfactory evidence of such compliance to Licensor upon request. Should any discharge, leakage, spillage, emission, or pollution of any type occur upon that portion of the premises the subject of this license which is the result of Licensee's acts of negligence, Licensee, at its expense, shall be obligated to clean the premises to the satisfaction of Licensor and any governmental body having jurisdiction thereover. Licensee agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Licensor against all liability, cost and expense (including without limitation attorneys' fees) incurred by Licensor as a result of leakage, spillage, emission or pollution due to Licensee's use and occupancy, unless such liability, cost or expense is proximately caused by the active negligence of Licensor. 8. Destruction of Facility or Premises. If all or part of the facility or premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or other peril, Licensee shall, without abatement in rent, restore the facility and/or premises to their condition immediately prior to such fire or other peril unless, within fifteen (15) days after such fire or peril, Licensee has given Licensor written notice of its desire to terminate this license, effective on the date of such notice. If Licensee so elects to terminate this license, the provisions of Section 10 shall apply. 9. Condemnation. In the event all or any portion of the premises of Licensor shall be taken or condemned for public use (including conveyance by deed in lieu of or in settlement of condemnation proceedings), this license shall terminate on the sooner of the order of possession or the date of the final order of condemnation. Licensee shall receive compensation only for the taking and damaging of Licensee's improvements. Any other compensation or damages arising out of such taking or condemnation awarded to Licensee shall be assigned by Licensee to Licensor. -4- • 10: termination or Expiration. A. General. Termination or expiration of this license shall not release either party from liability resulting from an event which occurred prior to such termination or expiration. If Licensor terminates this license for a reason other than Licensee's default, Licensor shall, upon request, refund rent which has been paid and which is allocable to the period after termination (if more than $25). B. Surrender of Premises. Upon termination of this license, Licensee shall discontinue the use of the facility and, within sixty (60) days, remove the facility and all otRer personal property of Licensee from the premises of Licensor. Licensee shall restore said premises as nearly as possible to the condition in which they existed prior to the construction of said facility. Property of Licensee not removed from said premises within sixty (60) days after the termination of this agreement shall become the property of Licensor. Licensee agrees to reimburse Licensor for the cost and expense incurred by Licensor in restoration of the premises and disposing of said property of Licensee not so removed. If Licensee fails to surrender possession of the premises upon termination of this License (or expiration if Licensor does not consent to renewal) Licensor shall have the right, to the extent permitted by law, to reenter the premises and remove Licensee and any person or entity claiming through Licensee from the premises. 11. Default. Licensee shall be in default under this license if Licensee fails or refuses to pay rent or any other amount when due or if Licensee fails or refuses to perform any other covenant or condition. If Licensee fails to cure a default within fifteen (15) days after notice from Licensor to do so, Licensor shall have the right, without further notice and in addition to any other remedies Licensor may have at law or equity, to terminate this license forthwith and to retake possession of the premises. . • .fthW411901WAI• This license is personal to Licensee. Licensee shall not assign this license in -5- whole or in part or sublicense the premises in whole or in part. The consent to an assignment or sublicense. by Licensor shall not be deemed as a consent by Licensor to a subsequent assignment or sublicense. The right and interest of Licensee in and under this agreement shall not be assignable by operation of law without the written consent of Licensor. 13. Notices. Any demands, notices or statements herein requested or required to be given by one party to the other shall be in writing. Delivery of such written notice, demand or statement to Licensor shall be conclusively taken as sufficient if and when delivered in person or deposited in the United States mail, registered or certified, postage fully prepaid, addressed; if to Licensor, to Frank and/or Jeanette Fowler, 36 Crystal Pines Road, Oroville, CA 95965, and, if to Licensee; at Butte County Fire Department, 176 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965. Either party hereto may be written notice change the address to which such demands, notices or statements may be sent. All payments from Licensee to Licensor shall be made to Licensor at Licensors address for making payments. Licensor may change by written notice the address where payments to Licensor shall be made. 14. Time is of the essence of this license. 15. Entire Agreement. The contents of this license are the entire agreement between the parties, and supersede all written or oral communication between the parties prior to its execution. This license shall not be modified except by the written agreement of the parties. Subject to Section 15, this license shall be binding upon the heirs, representatives, successors and assigns of the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this ME agreement in duplicate as of the day and year first herein wri Dated: �3 1 ' Fran ow Dated: 4,v, % / 9 .3 Jeanette Fowler BUTTE COUNTY" Dated: JUL 2 71993 By MaryA Houx Chairperson Butte'County Board of Supervisors ASIO �Ir C d�, 3 IWA DEPARTK- NT OF DEVELOPMf -IT SERVICES BUTTE COUNTY UNIFORM APPLICATION r�rrr,li� tstN I: Agent information to be.provided is on other side: APPLICAEck S NAME (Zek,jAo cant is different from owner an affidavit is required) ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: / —Soo.-( () ADJ)RESS: / n CITY, STATE & ZIP CODE: FILE U R: FOR U NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT ( If any TELEPHONE LOCATION OF PROJECT ( Major cross streets and Address, if any ) v t; G RAL INFORMATMON REQUIRED OW S NA 7ig TELEPHONE GVVY, ) ADDRESS: %� CITY, STATE & ZIP CODE: % G0 (A- k� L l� -e h �-Q l..'N v✓ 1 1 1 �Gc 0 ZONE GENERAL PLA14 EXISTING LAfN�D USE [ SME SIZE ( in Square Feet or Acres) EXIS"IING 51-RUCMRES (in Square Feet) -- PROPOSED SIRUCI'URES ( in Square Feet) AID Sg it --e- . (Check One) (Check One) ❑Q,ROPERTY 1S OR PROPOSED TO BE SEWERED ❑ PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE ON PUBLIC WATER ®/PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE ON SEPTIC Q/PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE ON WELL WATER APPLICATION REQUESTED:- ❑ GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT ONE , . USE PERMIT rI i L' ❑ MINOR USE PERMIT ❑ VARIANCE ❑ MINOR VARIANCE ❑ ADMINISTRATIVE PER.NIIT ❑ DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ❑ TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP ❑ TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP ❑ WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP ❑ BOUNDARY LINE MODIRCATION ❑ LEGAL LOT DETERMINATION ❑ CERTIFICATE OF MERGER ❑ MINING AND RECLAMATION PLAN ❑ OTHER rnwc� r vr-a%-mrr uvtN a. FULL DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT (Attach necessary sheets. If this application is for a land division , describe the number and size of parcels.) /9/3. W IF OWNER CERTIFICATION I ('t7Y1'I}Y l FIA"f I ANI PRESENTLY THE: LEGAL OWN ER OR'CFIE AI `'HIORILf-1) A6ENI' OF"1'Hf: OWNER OFTHE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY. FAIRTII R. I ACKNOWI.F-D(iE 'I'IIL' F•II.ING OFTHIS APPLICATION AND CERTIFX TIIA f AL1.OFTHE :\ROVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND ,\CC.'L'R.•\'Il?. (If an gent u )beau[ rized.a.xccute art alftllavit of :wthoriz tion ii ude th 7idavit this a plication.) DATE/� s _ SIGNATURE AGENT AUTHORIZATION To Butte County, Department of Development Services; �N 5J39-F'f-123 Print Name of Agent and Phone Number .35-3 9 Las Rax,4, fid / p, Sl CSS Mailing Address is hereby authorized to process this applicatio for: F / r -c Jo.. / h C �, Q r� C.Q� ^ "i" Illlj on my property, identified as Buttc County Assessor Parccl Numbcr:y /=�� Cid ��_ °;°! This Authorization allows representation for all applications, hearings, appeals, etc. and to sign all documents necessary for said processing, but not including document(s) relating to title interest. Owner(s) of Record: (sign and print name) BU'He C D lit h faint Name Paint Name Signature Signature Architect and/or Engineer: -A. ��Lt�ln 5'-34 —3�c� Print Name of ArOitecuEngineer and Phone Number .3`! _Sc.%tc.nnr,irXt _ a Mailing Address Current fee for this application is $ as of Make check payable to "Butte County Treasurer". Payment of the currently required Application Fee and/or Deposit (Any unused portion of a deposit) will be returned upon final action. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Taken by_� Date Received: Total Amount Received: Planning E. H. Land Dev. Receipt No. Fire Dept. AP Number(s) _ Legal Description Owners Authorization _ Zoning Requirements _ ProJect Description — Copies of Plot Plan COUNTY OF BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (To be Completed By Project Applicant) j Date Filed �� / / ') Z �Y General Information: 1 E_J 3. Address of project: - i -o Assessor's Parcel Number: (' — — / nr i. Nam + a(ddres/s, and telephone number of person to be contacted cofn�cerni this project: lrI Ut.>A LVI k 1 i,o 3S-35 Loi /iris-G4os /1l �� rtro 1Z t' -e C.:, 4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approyy Is required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: AJ S -e pil, 5. Existing general plan designation: 6. Existing zoning district: 7. How is land currently used? A0 ri L ., n 8. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): C h .i v4IS Project Description: 9. Site size: ''c 0C F -t- (Acres/Sq. Feet) 10. Off-street parking spaces: Full size: Compact: Total: S� 11. Plans attached Yes Zo 12. Prop seddev�lop entsche le4rn%2f,'o►� GAFI/- . �i 13. Associated projects e) k2 14. Anticipated incremental or phased development n D A Attach description of project containing the following information: 15. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected. 16. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area and loading facilities. 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities. ❑ Butte County Department of Development Services ❑ Planning Division.i:l r i 1 18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project. 19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use, rezoning application, or any development permits, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required. If permits have already been issued, please attach as Exhibit Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). ❑ Butte County Department of Development Services ❑ Planning Division Ll 2 YES NO 20. Change in existing features of any hills, buttes, canyons or substantial alteration of ground contours. 21. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. 22. Change in pattern or character of general area of project. _ 23. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. _ t� 24. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. _ C% 25. Change in bay, lake, river, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. _ _LL 26. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. 27. Site on filled land or on slopes of 10 percent or more. 28. Use of, or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives. _ f/ 29. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc. including special districts). 30. Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). _ 1� 31, Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. _ c/ ❑ Butte County Department of Development Services ❑ Planning Division Ll 2 !J� Environmental Setting: (Attach brief description) 32. Describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical, or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. 33. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical, or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one -family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set -back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. Certification I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date -01 - 7/ ay Sign ture for in ;_ K:\FORMS\SUBMITTAL\ENV-INFO 0 Butte County Department of Development Services 0 Planning Division 0 3 V'LA Com( N -�v e( &4, t % RECEIVED MAR 0 2 2000 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING DIVISION TWF N.. S ��z, s Ec. z8, . N. R. M D. B8 M. • 2/ �� T. A. 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A 1 •!l , V � i n Ay 99.4 -"qz o P� O M 28 27 b.- m89 19'56 E 134J.9e /262. 4/ 33 34 - zZn 2.52 -/o7 dao b N 41 =60.39 Assessor's Mo No. 4/-50 P County of putt a Col.' •:,` Rec. o/ Survey, Leonord CO - Pell PiO,p. , /9%/ , �h .2 �- \ / / Rec. 22 Dec. /970 39 MOR /6 ✓OnuO/'y/ 2 1 1 o ` ,�Z -/03.'2 �� `\ \♦ �� � �! i tly -Lgbsa RECORDING REOUESTED BY • Bidwell Title & Escrow Company ORDER 3-139516 Name Street Address City 6 Slate AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO F Frank and Jeanette Fowler 36 Crystal Pine: Road Oroville, CA 95965 69-024639 Rec Fee 7.00 MAIL TAX STATEMENTS TO 1 DOC 49.50 - Recorded 1 Total 56.50 �satte as above Name Official Records 1 County- .o f'•-_._._.-._._,_____., ncmess Butte 1 6{DWELL TITLE CO. Candace J. Grubbs 1 Stay a State L — CityRecorder 1 8:00am 3 -Jul -89 1 j� 2 API 041_50-0-010-0 Individual Grant. Deed THIS FORM FURNISHED BY BIDWELL TITLE & ESCROW COMPANY The undersigned grantor(s) declare(s): Documentary transfer tax is $ 49.50 TONSFER ( x ) computed on full value of property conveyed, or TAX PAID ( ) computed on full value less value of liens and encumbrances remaining at time of sale. ( x ) Unincorporated area: ( ) City of , and I -Olt A VALUABLE CONSIDERA'T'ION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, EDWARD J.A H11DiES and BEImi M. INDIES, husband and wife,' as JOINT TENANTS hereby GRAN'r(S) to FRAW FOWLER and JEANETTE FOWLER, husband and wife as JOINT TENANTS the following described real property in the tntineorporated area of Cherokee Ct,ttt,ty of Butte , State of California: 1 SEE E)MBIT "A" ATYACHM IIERE 10 AND MADE A PART HMMF ,. `,�,v�I1VIClV1 I)atcd: ,tamp 27, .1989 and J Ruglles STATI.-'. 0 .0 111.ORN7. COUNTY Of / lc.' C . }SS. Beulk M. Hugm Oil' % l l r'rl before ntc, the p tdersigned, a Notary 1'ubfic in and for said State, personally appeared Frlwarij .T- HuQhes and Beulah M. Ifughes---------- ------------- ��z�DSIDt.�tnit�t'ieratafa0.laa®matcrfin personally known to nic or proved to me on the basis of sat .,. re, n isfactory evidence to be the persons whose name S are tg ti0_...q ;-t subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged E7 to S; .,al;,:•1 NOTARY pUP1_IC-CALIrnZftlA 11 that they executed the same. tlullcCounty wrrNESS my hand and officiasealfdyCommissionExpires May 29, 1993 Hl / `' c'• �'• ! i / jI®Isb07ld9t>i81E1fJItl10f9i1tDmO�fat40l�Iilipii2l� Signature (This area for official notarial seal) FonM NRIE•DED-05 (sreri MAIL TAX STATEMENTS AS DIRECTED ABOVE M1BIT "A" PARCU ONE 89--24639 All that portion of the South half of the North half of the South half of the Southeast quarter of Section 28, Township 21 North, Range 4 East, M.D.D. & M., lying Easterly of the Oroville-Cherokee Road as the same existed October 1, 1970. PARCEL TWO: A right of way for road purposes over a strip of land 30 feet in width, lying; Southerly of and adjacent to the Southerly line of the South halt' of the North half of the SouLh half of the Southeast quarter of Section 28,jownship 21 North, Range 4 East, M.D.D. & M., lying Easterly of Lhe Oroville-Cherokee Road as the same existed October 1, 1970. PA.RCL•"L THREE: A right of way for road purposes over a strip of land 60 feet in width, the centerline of which is described as follows: I BEGINNING at the Northwest corner of the Northeast quarter of the North- east quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 28, Township 21 North, Range 4 East, M.D.D. & M.; thence South 000 07' 38" East, 1205.22 feet; thence South 800 14' 35" West, 115.33 feet; thence South 500 57' 03" West, 174.88 feet; thence North 700 01' 53" West, 178.35 feet; thence South 440 21' 17" West, 108.02 feet; thence South 130 20' 27" West, 319.02 feet; thence South 880 39,' 43" West, 480.34 feet to a point on the East line of Oroville-Cherokee Road and the end of said centerI ine . END OF DOCUMENT INTER -DEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM OFFICE OF BUTTE COUNTY COUNSEL TO: Dan Dyer, CDF BY: David M. McClain, Chief Deputy County Counsel C SUBJECT: Cherokee Volunteer Fire Station DATE: May 13, 1993 I have reviewed the agreement (license) regarding the donation of certain property to the Butte County Fire Department for the construction and maintenance of a volunteer fire department in the community of Cherokee'. The "license" I find to be in -the main acceptable. However, I have made some changes in red on the document you provided to me. Changes have been made.to page 2, page 4, page 5, page 6 and page 7. If after reviewing these changes you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact me. DNWsic (dyenmem) FTN. S //2, SEC. 28, TWP. 2/ N. R. 4 Er M. D. 8 a M. 4i- 5l� T. A. /io-ol EL p�jkQ,�GO'`Gy I •. //4 q0 �.r• ,r' n' r rr,trr tQp* Iu�a, u,.r1 „a• Cor. (� t�p1 prT- O 29 •I 29 .*P + ~1 ��' ''rs. rt, ar ` ... / 00l •rye 30, oyrfa'/" • 400, hl 1 1 I .3 3 r � /2 i a 1 SI /4 b 7 N Lot 42 14/sora/ Entry No. 80 �, c•�t ••rt•�r .t•rJa,rrr°ar. to 0 B* •C, Pot. Py. 537 ' , J2 ( " \ // ys' i �> ---- _ r1 This map may or may not be a survey cf the land depi�i ' (s► • '' •� I 1 �Rr ' " n p a hereon. You should not rely upon it For any propose • er an orientation to the general location of the parcel ar- 4410 — par- cc' cels depicted. BIDWELL TITLE & ESCROW CO., a pressly V ` = Q disclaims any liability for alleged loss or damage h may t "' ,, °"'''an 1, q result from reliance on this map. ,•''- 341. � - ---'-E�. _ - •c — — - -- ir•e � Irr .. ac :�a +e � .1 33 34 ; 6F 49 - Assessor's Mcp No. 4,-50 (�,� -" County of ,. Butte, Col. p; _���� Rot or solver, _ronor0 :a•�orl' c.00. ^r ��5 Jonuory;','/97/ ►... ..• .. .,. ._.. - ._ ._.. .. .. - .. .. .. .. .i..A .-?�`. X17 _ ._. -F— .. .. J • ` BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF BUTTE - AGENDA ITEMS FROM' Fire Department DATE July 6, 1993 SUBJECR Agreement to provide a site for the new Cherokee Volunteer Fire Company fire station. SUMMARY OF REQUEST - ACTION REQUESTED: Request that the Board of Supervisors approve the attached Agreement for Fire Station Use. Upon approval, the date and month on the front page should be entered and the. Chairperson should date and sign the agreement on page 7. Two owner -signed originals are provided for Board signature. BACKGROUND Frank and Jeanette Fowler have offered one half acre of land in the community of Cherokee to the Butte County Fire Department for use as a fire station. The site is ideally located adjacent to Cherokee Road (parcel map attached). The Fowlers wrote a letter donating the site(attached) but a more formal agreement is needed to protect all parties. The Agreement for Fire Station Use was approved by David McClain of the County Counsel's Office. His memo is attached and his recommended changes were made. The Agreement provides the Fire Department with one half acre of land for use for a period of SO years. The County agrees, if approved, to pay the Fowlers $1.00 (one dollar) each year for the life of the agreement. Terms of withdrawal and site restoration are included. The cost of fire station construction will be funded through donations and fund raising. In June of 1993, Butte County Fire Department ran a title search on the parcel and found there to be no encumbrances of liens. Additional information attached: No Describe Agreement for Fire Station Use Previous Board action: Date Winute Order. Summary of Action: Funding sources Current year cost Budgeted Yes No Annnalized cost If also Will Proposal required additional personnel' Y150 State No. _ Permanent Tem Pined for neat year Temporary- Other Will Proposal require a budget transfer? Yes No If yes, read the following. 1. Complete worksheet on back 2. Deadline is one business day Prior to normal agenda deadline Administrative Office Approval; 4/5 Voteuired req Majori.y vote required 1 UP oa1 1 AP 041-500-010 Chuck Modne (B.C.F.D.) j U I I I � I � i 1 I I I I f -�1 Project Location m I A 0 COMMENT DISTRIBUTION LIST APPLICATION: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department) DATE: March 6, 2000 County Offices and Cities: Biggs/W. Gridley Water OWID _ / Table Mountain Irrigation _ _ Chief Administrative0 cer —X— V/ Develop. Services Director _X 1! Public Works Director _X_ Environmental Health _X_�% Assessor Dept. of Water Resources XV/ Building Manager Sheriff ✓ Skansen Subdivision (CSA 21) _ BCAG _ ALUC _X_ LAFCo _ Department of Conservation _ Air Quality Mgmt. Off. of Governmental & Env. Relations Butte Co. Farm Bureau _ Biggs _ Gridley _ Chico Oroville _ Paradise . _ Chico Airport Commission _ Other Districts, Agencies, Committees, etc. Animal Control _ —X—/ Agricultural Commission Irrigation District: Butte Water _ Biggs/W. Gridley Water OWID _ Paradise Irrigation Table Mountain Irrigation _ Thermalito Irrigation Domestic Water Butte Water District _ California Water Service Co. OWID _ _ Thermalito Irrigation District Sewer Dept. of Water Resources XV/ _ Butte Water District _ Themalito Irrigation Skansen Subdivision (CSA 21) _ L.O.A. PUD Fire Protection _X_ ✓ California Department of Forestry Recreation Districts _ Chico Area Recreation _ Paradise Recreation & Park Utilities EI Medio Fire Protection District Durham Area Recreation _ Richvale Recreation & Parks Durham Irrigation Richvale Irrigation Other Del Oro Water Co. Other Sterling City Sewer Main Feather River Rec. & Park PG&E North - Chico _ Chambers Cable TV Pacific Bell PG&E South - Oroville _ Viacom Cable TV State Agencies CalTrans (Traffic) _ Dept. of Water Resources XV/ Dept. of Fish and Game Forestry (Attn: Craig Carter)_ Dept of Parks and Rec. _ Highway Patrol Central Reg. Water Quality Cont _ Caltrans, Aeronautics Program _ Department of Conservation _ Off. of Mining Reclamation _ Off. of Governmental & Env. Relations Dept.Social Services, Comm.Care Licensing Federal Agencies US Forest Service _ US Bureau of Land Management US Fish & Wildlife Service Army Corps of Engineers _ Other Districts, Agencies, Committees, etc. Lime Saddle Dist _ Community Association _ Mosq. Abatement. Oroville/Butte Co Drainage _ Butte Env.l Council _ Paradise Pines Com. Assoc. Reclamation _ Cal Native Plant Society _ Butte Co. Mining Committee _ Forest Ranch Community Assoc. Butte Ck. Watershed Conservancy School Districts • • BUTTE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION TO: FROM: Butte County Planning Division RE: Request for Comments on a Development Application: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 DATE: March 6, 2000 CONTACT PERSON: The Planning Division has received a project application for the property described below. The purpose of this comment sheet is to: 1. Determine if the information contained in the application is adequate to allow your jurisdiction to review the project and submit conditions, if any; and to 2. Determine the appropriate environmental documents to prepare for this project, as well as to identify particular environmental concerns to be addressed or mitigation measures your agency/department may want incorporated. If the application is determined to be complete within 30 days of its submittal it should be heard at the estimated hearing date indicated below. If a response cannot be submitted within the time frame given, or if additional information is needed, please call 538-7601. Thank you in advance for your time and efforts. This is an application for a Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use on property zoned �Z (Unclassified) located on the east side of Cherokee Road, identified as APN 041-500-010. Supervisorial District No. 1. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE (check one) _X_ PLANNING COMMISSION - _DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON June 22, 2000. COMMENTS, IF ANY, ARE REQUESTED BY NO LATER THAN March 20, 2000. If no comments or communications are received by the above date, the assumption will be made that your agency has no comment. COMMENTS (Attach additional pages if necessary): By: Date: 7 County Center Drive - Oroville, California 95965 - 530-538-7601 - FAX 530-538-7785 LEAD IN SHEET • 1'11 �'•1� 1111 ro 111 11 ll� 111 1117 111115;�!!llil 07 mol I' •UEST: Use Pennit to allow a volunteer•n as a public LOCATION: on the east side of Cherokee Road SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT # LEXISTING ZONING. U (Unclassified) ZONING HISTORY: 1/6/87 SURROUNDING ZONING: SURROUNDING LAND USE: Vacant SITE HISTORY: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Agricultural Residential APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Date Rec'd 3-2-00 BUTTE COUNTY STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department) DATE: March 6, 2000 AGENT: George Donoho APN: 041-500-010 FILE #: UP 00-11 PLANNER: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKED CONDITIONS J. SITE DEVELOPMENT 1. The project site shall be developed in accordance with the approved project site plan and the conditions contained herein. Said site plan is on file in the Planning Division, is identified as "Exhibit B" and dated _, 19_ and is incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the plans, incorporating all applicable conditions of approval shall be submitted to the Planning Division to verify compliance with said conditions of approval. Trash receptacle areas shall be enclosed by a 6 foot high solid masonry wall with view obstructing gates and a solid or semi -open shade cover. Plans to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to construction. 4. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, pursuant to this permit, conditions of approval contained herein shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. 5. All electrical and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to air conditioning units, electrical boxes, transformers, and backflow preventers, shall be screened from public view. Screening shall be to the satisfaction of the Planning Division and in compliance with the Building Division. K. LANDSCAPING A detailed landscape and irrigation plan consistent with the project site plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits. A plan of the existing on-site mature trees, located in any area proposed for buildings and vehicular access, shall be provided to and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits and/or prior to grading or vegetation removal. The applicant shall minimize the removal of mature trees, where possible. A mature tree shall be defined as a tree with a trunk measuring 4 inches in diameter, 4 feet from ground level. Mature trees removed shall be replaced by planting replacement trees of equal number and not less than _ gallon size. All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, free from weeds, trash, and debris, during the term of this permit. All graded slopes, over 5 feet in height, or on slopes greater than _%, shall be seeded, planted, mulched or hydroseeded or otherwise protected to prevent erosion. A permanent irrigation system shall be installed for non-native vegetation. A one year Faithful Performance bond shall be posted to guarantee installation and established growth. 5. In parking lots of commercial and industrial development, trees of not less than 15 gallon size shall be provided to reduce heat gain from the paved surface and to soften the visual impact of the paved area. Such trees shall be planted at a minimum density of one tree every three parking spaces. Tree species shall be approved by the Planning Division prior to planting. 6. Prior to the commencement of grading and/or construction activity, all individual or groups of oak trees which are to be retained as part of the project, shall be fully protected through the use of root protection zones (RPZ). During construction, RPZs shall be established using protective fencing enclosing an area with a radius 1.5 times the distance from the trunk to the dripline. Within this protective buffer, no grading, trenching, fill, or vegetation alteration of any kind shall be allowed. The RPZs shall be maintained after the completion of construction in order to continue to protect the oak trees, but the fencing shall be removed. L. GRADING 1. During construction, should any archaeological artifacts be discovered, the Planning Division shall be notified immediately, and all work shall cease until a qualified archaeologist has examined the artifacts and the site and submitted his or her findings to the Planning Division, and recommended clearance to continue. Recommencement of construction shall be upon the approval of the Planning Division. Archaeological artifacts are defined as follows: 2. Prior to any clearing, grading and/or construction in a Federal or State identified 100 year floodplain and/or streambed the following entitlements must be obtained: a California Fish and Game 1604 Streambed Alteration permit and an Army Corps 404 permit or exemption certificate.. M. ADDITIONAL APPROVALS 1. Prior to the issuance of building permits payment of the North Oroville/Thermalito Traffic Impact Fees shall be made. 2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for each new or additional living unit the applicant shall execute the Oroville Area Traffic Mitigation Fee Agreement and pay the established fee. 3. Prior to the issuance of the Use Permit, to insure the maintenance and continuance of the orchard or other agricultural use of the property, the property owner shall enter into the County approved Orchard Management Agreement. The agreement shall terminate in 10 years or upon a rezoning of the parcel/lot to a zone other than A-5 through A-160. The agreement shall be recorded and recording fees paid by the applicant. 4. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable State and County laws and regulations in effect at the time of building permit application. This Conditional Use Permit is granted for a period of month(s) at the end of which time it shall expire (unless the approving authority has held a hearing.thereon and granted an extension. In connection with such an extension the approving authority may add, change, or delete conditions. 6. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall become null and void if the use for which it has been granted is not established within two calendar year from the date of approval. No formal cancellation or revocation action by the County will be necessary. The developer shall display a current County Zoning and County Land Use Map in the sales office at all times, and/or suitable alternatives. 8. Approval of this application does not become effective unless, prior to 4:00 p.m. on _, 199_, the applicant shall sign and file with the Department of Development Services an Indemnity Agreement in a form satisfactory to the County Counsel. 9. Prior to the issuance of a building permit or prior to the issuance of a Use Permit for a Mobile Home Park the Sheriff Facilities Impact Fee shall be paid, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 3, Article II of the Butte County Code. The fee amount shall be determined and calculated as of the date of application for building permit. 10. Prior to the issuance of the Use Permit the applicant or property owner shall sign and record the CSA 87 Traffic and Drainage Mitigation Agreement or pay the required fees prior to the issuance of the Use Permit. 11. Prior to the issuance of the Use Permit, the applicant shall contact the Butte County Tax Collector's Office to begin the process of a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate. A Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate shall be required within ten (10) days after commencing business for a motel, hotel, inn, tourist home, bed and breakfast, rooming house, apartment house, mobile home park, recreational vehicle park, campground, or parking area (See Chapter 23A). 12. Prior to the issuance of the Use Permit, the applicant shall pay all outstanding County fees • PROJECT SITE .. Soil Stability: Plants: Animals: Cultural: Historical: Scenic: Stuctures: SURROUNDING.: PROPERTIES: Animals: Cultural: Historical: Scenic Aspects: Land use: Intensity of land use: 39AC Ch et,-ke-c- l02 Bare land 1/2 acre with one well at north-west corner and one 10,000 gallon water tank at north-east corner. Memorial plaque to Brother from Sister, the wife of the couple that donated the 1/2 acre. He was.a firefighter and paramedic. Five inches of dirt on solid rock. There are no trees, just local weeds. Wild & domestic animals local to Cherokee area. None None None None Rock outcroping north of station site. Manzanita, oaks of different types, digger pines, black berries, weeds, and poison oak. Wild & domestic animals local to Cherokee area. None Across the road from the Cherokee Cemetary Windy road, country landscape, rock formations Agricultural, residencial Homes scattered on 12 to 10 to 5 to 2 acre parcels. RECEIVED MAR 0 2 2: 03/02/2000 08:25 5305333887 GOLDEN FEATHER 36 Cryi.3141:: 4s Rd_ Orovi1-le :CA` ::':'95..'9.6 191.6): 534°' ...... August' 1 Dan Batt.al%ori .if. CDF. 5tat4a►>t"2:1'Y6 Dear Qat.' :. 'We, F'ra'nk _':Jeanette Fowler, husbafld .'and wifo, •as :. e;. agr.ei' . to ::d6iiie' a ' acre' of the SW corner of our '`per . -in the.Cuf-:of: eut'te, state of California, AP 041- cvni�rtonly as,.:.,36 Crystal Pines Road'; to Butte a fire' stab°vrt_ If at any t. 1- the County chooses not to buil, ox .:' said. stat s property. reverts back to the preset v. ..AP 0'�1-w5•��0((�q•-�•:(�36�7'd}-0',' commonly known as :36 Crystal Pin Fr k Fowl and witn�+s d's• tf Jeanette Fow r PAGE 02 Gau �. < ��•�*� YDS D .{ti 0,UVV&: C O U N -T Y PL'AL IN :DIVISION o 1dRP4 .Y 813'. s •��?� f• �. < ��•�*� YDS BCFD VOLUNTEER FIRECOMPANIES BANGOR BIGGS BUTTE CREEK CANYON BUTTE MEADOWS CHEROKEE CLIPPER MILLS COHASSET DBSABLA DURHAM FEATHER FALLS FOREST RANCH GOLDEN FEATHER GREATER GRIDLEY KELLY RIDGE MAGALIA NORTH RICO PALERMO Butte County Building Inspection PALERM PENTZ VALLEY RICHVALE Butte County Planning eutte counfq D OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION "Sixty -severs Years of Cooperative Emergency Services" 176 NELSON AVENUE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3495 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7111 FAX: (530) 538-7401 December 3, 1999 ROBINSON MILL STIRLING CITY THERMALITO BCFD FULL-TIME Dear Sir or Madam: FIRE STATIONS BANGOR BIGGS DURHAM This letter is to advise you that Chuck Merino and John Muller are aetIII0 as an Iluents for GRIDLEY J a o KELLY RIDGE NORDthe County during the permit and building phase of the new Cherokee Fire Station. They NORTH CHICO OROViLLE PALERMO are authorized to obtain necessary permits and•take appropriate actions to Wild the RICHVALE SOUrHCHICO station. Chuck Merino is the Volunteer Fire Chief with the Cherokee Volunteer Fire UPPER RIOGE CDF FIRE STATIONSCompany and Butte County Fire Department. John Muller is the Secretary/Treasurer for BUTTE MEADOWS FCOHASSET EATHER FALLS the Cherokee Volunteer Fire Company. FOREST RANCH HARTS MILL JARBO GAP OROVILLE HO PARADISE ROBINSON MILL STIRLING CITY - BUTTE FIRE CENTER MAGALIA REFORESTATION NURSERY DAVIS MAGALIA AIR ATTACK BASE CHICO FIRE LOOKOUTS BALD MOUNTAIN BLOOMER HILL PLATTE MOUNTAIN SAWMILL PEAK SUNSET HILL ALSO PROUDLY SERVING CITY OF BIGGS CITY OF GRIDLEY RECEIVED MAR 0 2 2000 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING DIVISION Sincerely, William R. Sager Fire Chief by: Dan I . yer Battalion Chief MINUTES'.... ` ••o ••. COUN. ".•�• BOAR OF SUPERVISORS November 9, 1999 R. J. BEELER, 1st District JANE DOLAN, 2nd District MARY ANNE ROUX, 3rd District CURT JOSIASSEN, 4th District FRED C. DAVIS, 5th District Call to Order - Board of Supervisors Room, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. Supervisors present: Beeler, Houx, Josiassen, Davis, and Chair Dolan. Also present: John S. Blacklock, Chief Administrative Officer; Susan Minasian, County Counsel; and Marion Reeves, Assistant Clerk of the Board. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Invocation Reverend Larry Walter, First Congregational Church, Oroville. 99-363 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration and action. (80) 1. Computer File Server Purchase - Public Health - Board approval is requested by the Public Health Department to purchase a file server for the Environmental Health Division in the amount of $4,000 (department budget) - action requested - APPROVE PURCHASE OF A FIXED ASSET ITEM. 2. 1998-99 Proposition 4 Budgeted Revenue Adjustment - Board approval is requested by the Auditor -Controller to increase/decrease budgeted 1998-99 revenues, where necessary, to ensure compliance with Proposition 4 requirements, and to make a technical correction to General Fund appropriations for financial statement presentation purposes - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-487. 3. Assembly Bill 1661 - ERAF Fiscal Relief Legislation - AB 1661 provides one time ERAF related fiscal relief to counties, cities, and special districts, and implements new reporting requirements. In order to receive these one time revenues, .the -Board and Auditor -Controller ar.e._req.uired to take certain actions - action requested - ADOPT A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING AMOUNTS SHIFTED FROM EACH LOCAL AGENCY TO THE ERAF FUND IN 1998-99 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND DIRECT THE CHAIR TO REPORT REVENUE SHIFT AMOUNTS AND FILE RESOLUTION WITH THE STATE CONTROLLER AND DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 1999. Page 367 November 9, 1999 99-364 48. Sacramento Services Development Corporation - Board approval is requested by the Welfare Department for an agreement with Sacramento Services Development Corporation for the provision of direct-mail food stamp issuance. The term of the agreement is January 1, 1999, through December 31, 2001, with a yearly maximum amount payable of $300,000 (department budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11469) 49. Butte County Board of Supervisors Meeting Dates Calendar - consideration of the adoption of the Board Meeting Dates Calendar for 2000 - action requested - ADOPT CALENDAR. 50. Butte County Law Library Annual Report - Fiscal Year 1998- 1999 - the Butte County Law Library Trustees have submitted the fiscal year 1998-1999 annual report in accordance with Business and Professions Code Sections 6349 and 6350 - action reque_s;t.e.d�...AC.C.EPT AND APPROVE ANNUAL REPORT. __!r 51./Fee Waiver - Board approval is requested by the Eire Department to waive all permit .and inspection fees associated with the construction of a fire ,apparatus room at the Station�67 site on Cherokee Road. The Cherokee Volunteer Fire Company has been raising funds for several years in order to provide for the building of this project - action requested - FIND THAT=THE WAIVER IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND WAIVE ALL PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES ASSOCIATED"WITH THE .CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE APPARATUS ROOK] AT THE STATION -67 SITE. (1160 - -------------- MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE REMOVAL OF ITEMS 3.13, 3.17, 3.18, 3.32, 3.51, 3.52, AND -3..53. M S l VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) CHAIR DOLAN PRESENTS A RESOLUTION TO'JOHNNY C. SHINN IN HONOR OF HIS RETIREMENT. CHAIR DOLAN PRESENTS A RESOLUTION TO RICH PARMETER IN RECOGNITION OF YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK. Regular Agenda 99-365 Appointments - Commissions and Committees A. Appointments to committee vacancies. (282) (NONE) Page 377 November 9, 1999 71 / R-- . &-.& &-.F MAR 0 2 2000 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING DIVISION \as A fZE,a Ta Dt2stiN�. \ \ t _-lam_ 'j � • 0 PTN. 91012, SEC. 28, TWP. 2/ N. 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OROVILLE, CA 95965 #'�iiFit#fiat#tlltit#ti1##if'{!i#tfltl###t11tl�it#lu#{#til#r�:t# - BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT - June 8, 2000 Applicant: Butte County Fire Department File #: UP 00-11 Conditions of Approval B. Vicinity Map Parcel Size: Request: Use Permit for a 1,913 square Initial Study E. foot volunteer fire station to be Zone date: located within a .5 acre lease area . Project Planner: G.P.: Agricultural -Residential Supervisor Zoning: U (Unclassified) District: APN: 041-500-010 Location: On the east side of Cherokee Road, approximately 800 feet north of Patterson STAFF COMMENT: Lane/Tippytop Road, Cherokee. 12.68 acres (.5 acre lease area) January 6, 1987 Stephen Betts, Senior Planner Attachments: A. Conditions of Approval B. Vicinity Map C. General Plan/Zoning Map D. Initial Study E. Site Plan Staff recommends approval of this Use Permit project with findings and conditions. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SITE CHARACTERISTICS: The proposed fire station will be a galvanized metal building and will hold one water tender vehicle and one fire engine. The building will not initially be connected to electrical service, and will not contain a bathroom. These amenities, along with an office, will be added later when funding becomes available. The fire station use will not involve the storage of any hazardous materials or fuels. The station will normally be unmanned, with volunteer firefighters only coming to the site to pick up the fire vehicles to respond to an emergency. Maintenance of vehicles will not occur on the site. In 1993, the County signed a 50 -year agreement, which runs with the land, that allows the. County to place a fire station on the site. The agreement allows the use of .5 acres of land located on the southwestern corner of the property for $1.00 per year. . ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ■ PAGE 1 ■ The proposed fire station will provide fire protection services and emergency aid to the Cherokee/Table Mountain area, encompassing an area of 44 square miles. The applicant estimates that the proposed fire station will respond to emergencies 30 to 50 times per year. Currently, fire protection services for the Cherokee/Table Mountain area must come from fire stations at Jarbo Gap, Oroville, and Durham. Leasing of land usually requires that a parcel map be approved and recorded. However, a parcel map is not required to be filed for this project because conveyance of land to a public entity is not considered a division of land (California Subdivision Map Act, Section 6426.5). Additionally, Section 66428(a)(2) states that a parcel map is not required when land is conveyed to a government agency or public entity. . The project site is zoned Unclassified and has a General Plan Land Use designation of Agricultural - Residential. Surrounding parcels range in size from 1 to 42 acres. Land use on surrounding parcels is predominantly rural residential. The Cherokee Cemetery is located just to the west of the site. The project parcel is 12.68 acres in size, but the project will be contained within the .5 -acre lease area. The .5 -acre lease area has been cleared of most vegetation and has been rough graded. The lease area is mostly level. The lease area is developed with a large water storage tank and a well. A small memorial to a firefighter is also located on the lease area. Vegetation on the lease area consists of grasses, some brush, and a few scattered trees along the boundaries. No drainages are found on the site. The site is located in an area that has a very high fire hazard. ANALYSIS: The proposed fire station is a public use. The Unclassified zone allows a public use with a Use Permit (Butte County Code Section 24-230(c)(5). The Agricultural -Residential General Plan land use designation allows a public use as a Secondary Use. The proposed volunteer fire station will not cause a significant increase in noise, light, or vehicle traffic in the project area. Construction activities on the site will generate noise, but is not expected to be significant. After the fire station is constructed, the only noises that will be generated will be from the occasional arrival and departure of vehicles belonging to the volunteer firefighters, and from the arrival and departure of the fire trucks. Fire trucks departing the site on an emergency run may have their sirens on, which may cause a temporary impact to nearby residents. The applicant states that sirens are not normally used when departing a station in a rural area. The number of emergency runs is expected to be limited due to the rural nature of the area served by the proposed fire station. Due to the low number of emergency runs, and because the sirens are not normally used, the noise from any use of the sirens is not expected to create a significant impact to residents in the project area. ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ■ PAGE 2 ■ The project will generate a few additional vehicle trips on Cherokee Road during site development, but this increase is not expected to cause. an impact to vehicle circulation. After construction of the fire station, no impacts are expected to vehicle circulation due to the infrequent use of the proposed volunteer fire station. There is adequate site distance of Cherokee Road in both directions from the site driveway. The Public Works Department requests that 30 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Cherokee Road be deeded to Butte County to allow for future expansion of this roadway. The Butte County Fire Department, as the lessee, cannot deed the land to the County - only the landowner can deed the land. Staff does not recommend that the project be conditioned to include the Public Works request to deed the 30 -foot right-of-way. ACTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following actions: I. Adopt a Negative Declaration regarding environmental impacts as detailed in this agenda report with the following findings and authorize the Chair to sign. A. Find that an Initial Study was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, that said study did not identify'any potential significant environmental effects, and that a Negative Declaration is proposed. B. Find that the Planning Commission has considered the proposed Negative Declaration, together with comments received during the public review process. C. Find, on the basis of the whole record before the Planning Commission, including the Initial Study and any comments received, that there is no substantial evidence that the Butte County Fire Department Use Permit project will have a significant effect on the environment. D. Find that the proposed Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the County, which is the lead agency. II. The design of the proposed project improvements will not cause environmental damage to fish and wildlife or their habitat, and a "de minimus" exemption regarding impact to fish and wildlife or their habitat is approved because the .5 acre lease area has already been cleared and graded and does not contain any sensitive habitats. The collection of fees pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(d)(3) and 14 CCR 753.5. is not required. III. Approve Use Permit 00-11 for the Butte County Fire Department, subject to the conditions found in Exhibit A, with the following findings: ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT m PAGE 3 ■ A. The proposed use of the property will not impair the integrity and character of the zone in which the land lies, and that the use would not be unreasonably incompatible with, or injurious to, surrounding property, or detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood, or to the general health, welfare and safety of the County because: 1. The proposed volunteer fire station will not cause a significant increase in noise, light, or vehicle traffic. 2. The proposed volunteer fire station does not involve the use of any hazardous materials or the storage of fuels. 3. No vehicle repair will occur on the site. 4. The proposed volunteer fire station will decrease Fire Department response times. B. The project is consistent with the Unclassified zone which allows a public use with a Use Permit, and is consistent with the Agricultural -Residential General Plan land use designation which allows a public use as a Secondary Use. KAP ROJECTS\UPC\BCFIRE. UP\BCFIRE. RPT ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ■ PAGE 4 0 EXHIBIT A USE PERMIT BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: (Certified Mail Rec.) UP 00-11 PERMIT NO. 041-500-010 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. Pursuant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Butte and the special conditions set forth below: the Butte County Fire Department is hereby granted a Use Permit for a 1,913 square foot volunteer fire station, with an office and a bathroom, to be located within a .5 acre lease area Failure to comply with the conditions specified herein as the basis for approval of application and issuance of Permit, constitutes cause for the revocation of said permit in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Butte County Zoning Ordinance, including Butte County Code Sec. 24-45.65. 2. Unless otherwise provided for in a special condition to this use permit, all conditions must be completed prior to or concurrently with the establishment of the granted use. The use granted by this permit must be established within 24 months of the delivery of the countersigned permit to the Permittee. 3. Minor changes may be approved administratively by the Directors of Development Services, Environmental Health, or Public Works upon receipt of a substantiated written request by the applicant, or their respective designee. Prior to such approval, verification shall be made by each Department or Division that the modification is consistent with the application, fees paid and environmental determination as conditionally approved. Changes deemed to be major or significant in nature shall require a formal application for amendment. 4. If any use for which a use permit has been granted is not established within two years of the date of receipt of the countersigned permit by the Permittee, the permit shall become null and void and reapplication and a new permit shall be required to establish the use. The terms and conditions of this permit shall run with the land and shall be binding upon and be to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the Permittee. Conditions of Approval: 0 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ■ PAGE 5 0 The project site shall be developed in accordance with the approved project site plan and the conditions contained herein. Said site plan is on file in the Planning Division, is identified as "Exhibit E" and dated March 2, 2000, and is incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Building permits shall be obtained for the fire station. Plans shall be prepared by a licensed or registered architect or engineer authorized to practice in the State of California. The structure shall be designed in accordance with the 1998 California Building Code and shall meet the requirements of the Essential Services Building Act. 3. A septic permit shall be obtained prior to installation of a bathroom. 4. Construction, installation or development of structures or facilities on the parcels/lots shall comply with the latest California Fire Safe Regulations, (Public Resources Code 4290), and all other applicable State and County codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of application for improvement permits. Building identification and/or addresses shall be installed in conformance with Public Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted at the beginning of building construction and maintained continuously thereafter. , 6. Prior to the issuance of building permits obtain an encroachment permit for a public road approach and construct it to County standards providing adequate sight distance, as specified in County Improvement Standards. 7. Prior to the issuance of building permits a plan for a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plans shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained on-site and/or conveyed to the nearest natural or publicly maintained drainage channel or facility, and shall provide that there shall be no increase in the peak flow runoff to said channel or facility. 8. Applicant shall implement measures 'to prevent fugitive dust emissions during all construction activities. Measures may include site and driveway watering and/or the use of other acceptable soil palliatives. 0 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT 0 PAGE 6 8 9. Applicant must also comply with all other applicable State and local statutes, ordinances and regulations. I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that I have read the foregoing conditions, that they are in fact the conditions which were imposed upon the granting of this use permit, and that I agree to abide fully by said conditions. Dated: Applicant NOTE: Issuance of this Use Permit does not waive requirement of obtaining Building and Health Department permits before starting construction, nor does it waive any other requirements. Butte County Planning Commission Chairman CC: Land Development Division Building Division Health Department Butte County Fire Department/CDF ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ■ PAGE 7 ■ AP 041. -NO -010 {x ti V r,f ♦MV � �~4 � ~ h ... t Y C ♦. Z \. �1 1r ect Location ' r ,f. f f w 11 ♦` ti i ti 4 � / T� 7 + " ` 41!15 t i\ \ 0 •{'chars p ' � � ♦ t .. GOL fit_+ a i� rAAA Los VIVYII Yr + Reser.-dr 2000 0 2000 4000 6000 6000 Feet BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING CONEVIISSION Applicant: Chuck Merino (B.C.F.D.) Owner: Joel & Wendy Davisson Hearing Date: June 8, 2000 @ 9:30 am. Existing Zone: U (Unclassified) N Supervisorial Request: Use Permit to allow a volunteer fire station as a public use. District # 1 7 Assessor Parcel No: 041-500-010 File: 00-11 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 COUNTY OF BUTTE INITIAL STUDY EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS I. BACKGROUND: Name of Proponent: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department) 2. Address: 3539 Los Ranchos Road, Cherokee, CA 95965 Phone: (530) 534-8423 3. Name of Proposal: N/A 4. Type of Proiect: Use Permit 5. Project Description: This is an application for a Use Permit to allow a 1,913 square foot volunteer fire station, with an office and a bathroom, on a .5 acre lease area. The proposed fire station will be a galvanized metal building and will hold one water tender vehicle and one fire engine. The building will not initially be connected to electrical service, and will not contain a bathroom. These amenities, along with an office, will be added later when funding becomes available. The fire station will be located approximately 42 feet from the edge of Cherokee Road. The fire station use will not involve the storage of any hazardous materials or fuels. The station will normally be unmanned, with volunteer firefighters only coming to the site to pick up the fire vehicles to respond to an emergency. Maintenance of vehicles will not occur on the site. In 1993, the County signed a 50 -year agreement, which runs with the land, that allows the County to place a fire station on the site. The agreement allows the use of .5 acres of land located on the southwestern portion of the property for $1.00 per year. The proposed fire station will provide fire protection services and emergency aid to the Cherokee/Table Mountain area, encompassing an area of 44 square miles. The applicant estimates that the proposed fire station will respond to emergencies 30 to 50 times per year. Currently, fire protection services for the Cherokee/Table Mountain area must come from fire stations at Jarbo Gap, Oroville; and Durham. 6. Location of property: On the east side of Cherokee Road, approximately 800 feet north of Patterson Lane/Tippytop Road, Cherokee. 7. Setting: The project site is zoned Unclassified and has a General Plan Land Use designation of Agricultural -Residential. Surrounding parcels range in size from 1 to 42 acres. Land use on surrounding parcels is predominantly rural residential. The Cherokee Cemetery is located just to the west of the site. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services 0 Planning Division ■ Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Ar The project parcel is 12.68 acres in size, but the project will be contained within the .5 -acre lease area. The .5 -acre lease are has been cleared of most vegetation and has been rough graded. The lease area is mostly level. The lease area contains a large water storage tank and a well. A small memorial to a firefighter is also located on the lease area. Vegetation on the lease area consists of grasses, some brush, and a few scattered trees along property boundaries. No drainages are found on the site. The site is located in an area that has a very high fire hazard. 8. Assessor's Parcel Number: 041-500-010 9. Date Checklist Submitted: May 8, 2000 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): Butte County Building Division, Butte County Public Works Department, Butte County Fire Department/CDF. II. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: Fg I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, ❑ there will NOT be a significant effect in this case because revisions have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been ❑ adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, ❑because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 2 ;14 � ;t• Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 2S26d Prepared by: Stephen Betts, Senior Planner //" .J�l� Reviewed bytRandy Wilson, Principal Planner S J `1�dU Date Date <r1Q /p d III. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below could be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one* impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact' as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Hazards/Hazardous Materials ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Public Services ❑ Utilities/Service Systems ❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ ❑ Hydrology/Water Quality ❑ ❑ Noise ❑ ❑ Recreation ❑ ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: Air Quality Geology/Soils Land Use/Planning Population VHousing Transportation/Traffic 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact' answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact' answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact' answer should be explained where it is based on project -specific factors as well as general standards, (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants based on a project -specific screening analysis.) 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved including off-site as well as on- site, cumulative as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction.as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact' is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact' entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division s 3 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 a t Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used: Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed: Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. C) Mitigation Measures: For effects that are "Less Than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site- specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 4 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 IV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? X b) Substantially damage scenic resources including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? X c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? X d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? X Response: a. - d. The project will allow the construction of a 1,913 square foot structure to be used for a volunteer fire station. The structure will be a galvanized metal building. The applicant intends to paint the structure when funds are available. The project site is not located on a County or State scenic highway. The fire station may have nighttime lighting for security and safety reasons. A condition of the project requires that all outside lighting be fully shielded and contained on-site to prevent light from causing an impact on adjacent properties. This project will not affect a scenic vista nor will it have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect. Mitigation: None required. 2. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services 0 Planning Division ■ Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP WI l Potentially Significant Impact a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact K X X a. - c. No agricultural uses are established on the project parcel. There is no Williamson Act contract affecting the property. The soils on the site have a Soil Conservation .Service Classification of VII soils, which are unsuitable for cultivation but are fairly well-suited for grazing (Butte County Master Environmental Assessment, Table LU - 4). Livestock grazing is possible on the property outside of the .5 -acre lease area, but unlikely due to extensive brush. The project will not have an impact on agricultural uses. Mitigation: None required. 3. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? 1t b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? 1t ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ P Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? _ Response: Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact X X X a: - c. Butte County, and all northern Sacramento Valley Air Districts, have been designated as "moderate" nonattainment areas for the state standards for ozone (03) and fine particulate matter (PM 10). Currently, Butte County is in attainment for all the federal (less stringent) air quality standards. The project may result in a very minor increase in vehicle emissions in the project area due to the vehicle trips generated by volunteer firefighters driving to and from the site, and by the two fire trucks stationed at the site. Some fugitive dust emissions may occur during site development, but it is not expected to be significant because very little grading will be necessary due to the level topography of the lease area. A condition of the project requires that measures be taken to prevent fugitive dust emissions during site development activities. The Butte County Air Quality Management District requests that measures, such as site and driveway watering and/or use of other acceptable soil palliatives, be incorporated during development activities on the site. A condition of project approval will require that measures be taken to prevent fugitive dust emissions during development activities. d. No sensitive receptors, such as schools or hospitals, are located near the project site. e. The project will not create any odors. Mitip,ation Measure: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 7 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a,candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? _ d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources such as a tree preservation policy ordinance. Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 11 Y x Y x x a Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Response: Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact x a. - d. No riparian vegetation, wetlands, or vernal pools are located on the .5 -acre lease area, which has already been cleared and graded. The remainder of the site, which will not be impacted by the project, is heavily vegetated with brush and scattered trees. The project is not known to be inhabited or provide habitat for any rare, endangered animal or plant species (Butte County Master Environmental Assessment, Figure Bio -2). The project site is located within a deer herd Designated Development Zone, which allows uses as permitted by the zoning. This project will not have an impact to fish and/or wildlife and the payment of fees under Public Resources Code Section 21089 and as defined by Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 is not required. e. The proposal will not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources such as a tree preservation policy ordinance. f. The proposal will not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan. Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. Mitigation Measure: None required. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in §15064.5? x b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? x ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ E Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00- 1 l Potentially Significant Impact c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? _ d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Response: Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact 1"7 X a. - d. According to Butte County constraints mapping, the project site is located in an area considered to have a low to medium archeological sensitivity. The .5 -acre lease area has already been cleared and rough graded. No impacts are expected to occur to any cultural resources. Mitigation Measure: None required. 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: 1) Rupture of a known earth- quake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other sub- stantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. 2) Strong seismic ground shaking? 3) Seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction? Y ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 10 X X Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact 4) Landslides? b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the'loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? _ d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating sub- stantial risks to life or property? _ e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal system where sewers are not available for the disposal or waste water? _ Response: Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact X X X x X a.1. The Seismic Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that all of Butte County is in Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII. An inferred fault is located approximately 1.1 miles to the west of the site, and another inferred fault is located approximately 1.7 miles to the east of the site (Butte County GIS seismic constraints mapping). The fire station will be constructed to Uniform Building Code standards for seismic safety. No impact is expected to occur. a.2. The intensity of ground shaking at any specific site depends on the characteristics of the earthquake, the distance from the earthquake, and on the local geologic soils and conditions. At present, there is insufficient data to predict accurately the expected ground motions at various locations in Butte County. a.3. The Butte County Seismic Safety Element's Liquefaction Potential Map indicates that the site has a low potential for liquefaction. No impact is anticipated. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 11 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact a.4. The Subsidence and Landslide Potential Map of the Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that there is a medium potential for landslides in this area. No impact is anticipated because the site does not contain any significant slopes. b. The Erosion Potential Map of the Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that the soil erosion potential of this site is high. No soil erosion impacts are anticipated because very little grading and soil disturbance will necessary to prepare the site for the fire station use because the .5 acre lease area has already been cleared and graded. C. No impact is anticipated from instability, landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse. d. The Conservation Element's Expansive Soils Map indicates that the project site has a low expansive soil designation. No impact is anticipated. e. Sewage disposal will be handled by an on-site septic system. The Butte County Environmental Health Department inspected the soils on the site and indicates that the soils are adequate to support a septic system for the proposed fire station. No impact will occur. Mitigation Measure: None required. 7. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Q X X ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 12 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed schools? K d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? X e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? �t f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? 1t g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? 1t h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? X ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 13 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Response: a. - d. The project will not create any hazardous materials, and is not located on or near any sources of hazardous materials. No hazardous materials or fuels will be stored on the site. e. - g. The property is not located within the vicinity of an airport, airport land -use plan, or private airstrip. The project will not interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. No impact is anticipated. h. The project is located within a State Response Area for wildland fires and is within an area that has a very high fire hazard potential (Butte County GIS fire hazard coverage). The Butte County Fire Department/CDF does not object to this project and recommends that all new construction on the site conform to the requirements of Public Resource Code 4290. This will be added as a condition of project approval. Mitigation Measure: None required. 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? X b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre- existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? X c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 14 1 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Potentially Significant Less With Than Significant Impact Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on - or off-site? k d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? K e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?' K f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? X g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? k h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? K i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? K J) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? X Response: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 15 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Significant Potentially With Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact a. - f. This project will result in the creation of new impervious surfaces, such as from the proposed 1,918 square foot fire station, and a small sidewalk. A minor increase in surface water runoff can be expected due to the reduced absorption rate created from the impervious surfaces. However, the low density of development proposed for this project will not significantly increase runoff. In addition, adherence to the drainage standards of the Butte County Public Works Department is anticipated to mitigate possible impacts to the drainage system. This project will not have an impact to surface and ground water quality or quantity. g. - i. The project site is not located within a 100 -year flood zone as shown on Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map 06007C -0575C, dated June 8, 1998. j. The property is not located in an area prone to seiche, tsunami, or mudflow. No impact will be incurred with respect to these natural hazards. Mitigation Measure: None required. 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project? a) Physically divide an established community? �t b) Conflict with an applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? K c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? X Response: a. The proposal will not physically divide an established community. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 16 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-I 1 Less Than Significant Less Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact b. The project site is zoned U (Unclassified) and is designated by the Land Use Element Map of the Butte County General Plan as Agricultural -Residential. The proposed fire station is a public use, which is permitted in the Unclassified zone with a Use Permit. Public uses are allowed as a Secondary Use under the Agricultural -Residential General Plan land use designation. Surrounding parcels are zoned Unclassified and have a General Plan land use designation of Agricultural -Residential. Surrounding and nearby parcels range in size from approximately 1 to 42 acres. Land use on these parcels is predominantly dwellings at rural residential densities. Due to the infrequent use of the proposed fire station, no impacts are expected to occur to the residential uses established on nearby parcels. C. The property is not within a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. No impact will be incurred. 10. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? �c b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally -important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? K Response: a. - b. The property is not known to contain any important mineral resources of value to the region. The project will not prevent the future extraction of any potential mineral resources located outside of the .5 -acre lease area. No impact will be incurred. Mitigation: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 17 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact 11. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels: _ c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? _ d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? _ e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Response: Less Than Significant t Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant Impact X No Impact X Y X X X a. - d. Ambient noise on and around the project area is affected primarily by vehicle traffic on Cherokee Road and from residential uses in the area. These noises are intermittent and short-term in nature and will not expose people on the project site to significant levels of noise. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 18 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact !Impact Construction of the fire station structure will generate a small amount of noise, mostly in the form of vehicles arriving and departing the site. Noise from grading equipment will generate noise, but this is not expected to be significant because only a small amount of grading will be necessary. After the fire station is constructed, the only noises that will be generated will be from the occasional arrival and departure of vehicles belonging to the volunteer firefighters, and from the arrival and departure of the fire trucks. Fire trucks departing the site on an emergency run may have their sirens on, which may cause an impact to nearby residents. The applicant states that sirens are not normally used when departing a station in a rural area. The number of emergency runs is expected to be limited due to the rural nature of the area served by the proposed fire station, with approximately 30 to 50 runs per year. Due to the low number of emergency runs, and because the sirens are not normally used, the noise from the any use of the sirens is not expected to create a significant impact to residents in the project area. • e. - f. The project is not located in the vicinity of an airstrip or within an airport land use plan. No impact will be incurred. Mitigation Measure: None required. 12. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure? X b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? X c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? X ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 19 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact Response: Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact a. The project will not induce any population growth nor will it create a need for any new infrastructure which could induce population growth. b. - c. The project will not displace individuals or housing. No impact will be incurred. Mitigation: None required. 13. PUBLIC SERVICES. a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of the public services? x b) Fire protection? x c) Police Protection? x d) Schools? x e) Parks? x f) Other public services? x Response: a. The project will not create a need for any new public services. b. The project will not create an increase in demand for fire protection services. The project will improve Fire Department response time in the Cherokee area and Table Mountain areas. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 20 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact C. The proposal will not cause an increase in demand for police protection services because the fire station use does not require such services. d. The proposal will not result in a demand for school facilities in the area. e. The proposal will not result in a demand to area parks and facilities. f. The project will not have an impact on any other public services. Mitigation Measure: None required. 14. RECREATION. a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Response: X X a. - b. The project will not increase the use of existing parks or other recreational facilities nor will the project create the need for any new parks or recreational facilities. Mitigation: None required. 15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 21 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? X b) Exceed, either individually or cumula- tively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? X c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? X d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? X e) Result in inadequate emergency access? X f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? X g) Conflict with accepted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? X Response: a. - e. The project will generate a few additional vehicle trips on Cherokee Road during site development. The increase in vehicle trips during development will not be significant because very little construction will be required. The project will generate very few vehicle trips after construction because the volunteer fire station will usually be unmanned. The fire station use will generate vehicle traffic during emergency calls, when the volunteers arrive and depart the station in their private vehicles, and when the fire trucks depart and return. The increase in vehicle traffic is not expected to be significant due to the infrequent use of the proposed volunteer fire station. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 22 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), up 00-11 Less Than Significant Potentially With Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact There is adequate site distance of Cherokee Road in both directions from the site driveway. f. There is adequate area on the parcel to handle the parking needs of vehicles during development activities. g. The project will not conflict with accepted policies, plans or program_ s supporting alternative transportation. Mitigation: None required. 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? X b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? x c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? k d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? k e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 23 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact provider's existing commitments? X f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? X g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? X Response: a. - e. Domestic water for the fire station will be obtained for an existing on-site well. Sewage disposal will be handled by an on-site septic system. The project will not have an impact on any water or wastewater treatment facilities. No additional storm water facilities will be necessary as a result of this project. f. The project will cause a very minor increase in the stream of waste being deposited in the Neal Road Landfill. g. No impact will be incurred to federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste. Mitigation: None required. 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the ■ -Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 24 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 Potentially Significant Impact major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively consider- able" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Response: Less Than Significant Less With Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact X X X The project does not have the potential to cause impacts to the environment and no mitigation measures are recommended. V. MITIGATION MEASURES AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: None. DATA SHEET A. Project Description 1. Type of Project: Use Permit for a 1,913 square foot volunteer fire station on a.5 -acre lease area. 2. Proposed Density of Development: N/A. 3. Amount of Impervious Surfacing: Approximately 2,000 square feet. 4. Access and Nearest Public Road(s): Frontage on Cherokee Road. 5. Method of Sewage Disposal: On-site septic system. 6. Source of Water Supply: On-site well. 7. Proximity of Power Lines: To property. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 25 Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 8. Potential for further land divisions and development: None under current U zoning. B. Environmental Setting 1. Terrain a General Topographic Character: Upper foothill area. b. Slopes: Average of 0 - 5%. C. Elevation: 1,300 feet above sea level. d. Limiting Factors: None. 2. Soils a. Types and Characteristics: Soil series not mapped, but are categorized as Class VII soils, which are unsuitable for cultivation but are fairly well-suited for grazing. b. Limiting Factors: Unknown. 3. Natural Hazards of the Land a. Earthquake Zone: Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII. b. Erosion Potential: High. C. Landslide Potential: Medium. d. Fire Hazard: Very High. e. Expansive Soil Potential: Low. 4. Hydrology a. Surface Water: None. b. Ground Water: Unknown, potentially limited. C. Drainage Characteristics: Property drains generally to the south. d. Annual Rainfall (normal): 35 to 40 inches per year. e. Limiting Factors: None. 5. Visual/Scenic Quality: Good. 6. Acoustic Quality: Good. 7. Air Quality: Good. 8. Vegetation: Brush, scattered pine and oak trees. 9. Wildlife Habitat: Small birds and animals common to upper foothills. Non-critical winter habitat for the deer herd but within a Designated Development Zone. 10. Archaeological and Historical Resources in the area: Low archaeological sensitivity area. 11. Butte County General Plan designation: Agricultural -Residential. 12. Existing Zoning: U (Unclassified) 13. Existing Land Use on-site: Water tank, well, open space. 14. Surrounding Area: a. 'Land Uses: Rural residential, cemetery. b. Zoning: Unclassified. C. Gen. Plan Designation: Agricultural -Residential. d. Parcel Sizes: 1 to 47 acres. 15. Character of Site and Area: Rural residential, grazing. 16. Nearest Urban Area: Oroville, approximately 10 miles away ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ W S Project: Chuck Merino (Butte County Fire Department), UP 00-11 17. Relevant Spheres of Influence: None. 18. Improvement Standards Urban Area: None. 19. Fire Protection Service: a. Nearest County (State) Fire Station: Station 36 (Jarbo Gap), approximately 7 miles to the east of the site. b. Water Availability: Fire tankers. 20. Schools: Union School District: Oroville Union High & Elementary School Districts. ENVIRONMENTAL REFERENCE MATERIAL 1. Butte County Planning Department. Earthquake and Fault Actives Map 11-1 Seismic Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 2. Butte County Planning Department. Liquefaction Potential Map 11-2 Seismic Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 3. Butte County Planning Department. Subsidence and Landslide Potential Map 111-1 Safety Element. Oroville, CA CH2M Hill, 1977. 4. Butte County Planning Department. Erosion Potential Map 111-2 Safety Element Oroville, CA:, CH2M Hill, 1977. 5. Butte County Planning Department. Expansive Soils Map 111-3 Safety Element Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 6. Butte County Planning Department. Noise Element Map IV -1, Scenic Highway Element Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 7. Butte County Planning Department. Scenic Highways Map V-1 Scenic Highway Element Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 8. Butte County Planning Department. Natural Fire Hazard Classes Map 111-4 Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 9. Butte County Planning Department. Archaeological Sensitivity Map. Oroville, CA: James P. Manning, 1983. 10. Butte County Planning Department. School District Map. Oroville, CA. 11. Butte County Board of Supervisors. Agricultural Preserves Map established by Resolution No. 67-178. Oroville, CA: Butte County Planning Department, 1987. 11. National Flood Insurance Program. Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1989. 13. USGS Quad Maps. 14. Soil Map, Chico 0 925)/Oroville 0 926) Area. United States Department of Agriculture. 15. Soil Survey of Chico 0925)/Oroville 0 926) Area United States Department of Agriculture. 16. Butte County Planning Department. Butte County Fire Protection Jurisdictions and Facilities Map. Butte County Fire Department and California Department of Forestry, 1989. K:\PROJECTS\UPC\BCFIRE.UP\BCFIRE.IS ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 27