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FILE NO.: PROJECT TYPE: APN: APPLICANT ADDRESS: PHONE: OWNER: ADDRESS: PROJECT SUMMARY SHEET UP07-0003 USE PERMIT 047-100-187 BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY 2579 FAIR ST, CHICO, CA95928 5303437917 BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY 2579 FAIR STCHICO, CA95928 REPRESENTATIVE: <undefined value> ' ADDRESS: <undefined value><undefined value>, <undefined value> <undefined value> PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Use Permit for the Butte Humane Society's Animal Shelter in Chico, to be located at 15521 Highway 99 and accessed from Hamilton Nord -Cana Highway. PROPERTY ZONED: A-40 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: OFC 1. Application accepted: 2/9/2007 2. Assigned To: Chris Thomas 3. Comments sent to: Public Works Director, Environmental Health, Assessor, LAFCo, Agricultural Commissioner, CDF, Building Manager, County Counsel 4. Sent to Inter -Departmental Review Committee (IDR): _2/23/07 5. Status Letter sent to applicant: 6. Date scheduled for IDR: 3/7/07 7. Comments received from: 8. Rezone Petition Signatures Checked: 9. Mailing List/Lead-in Sheet: 10. Environmental Determination: Clearinghouse circulation required: Yes No Date Sent to SCH: State Clearinghouse No. Categorical Exemption-CEQA# Negative Declaration De Minimis: Mitigation Negative Declaration Subject to Fish & Game: Environmental Impact Report Gen. Rule Ex. — CEQA # Other 11. Staff Recommends: Approval Denial 12. Date Notices Mailed: Neg Dec. Hearing Number of Notices: 13. Newspaper Publication Date: Neg Dec. Hearing O C P G B 14. Planning Commission Hearing(s): Action taken: 15. Board of Supervisors' Hearing(s): Action taken: Board Resolution No.: Ordinance No: Adopted: 16. Ty «TYPE_ OF_ PROJECT)), Send for signature: 17. N.O.E. / N.O.D. / APPENDIX G: Fish & Game Fees Paid: Yes No 18. Send letter if approval/denial to applicant/representative: 19. Copies to Environmental Health, Building, Land Development: 20. Assessor's Memo: 21. Copy USE PERMIT to GIS: Butte County DepartmE t of Development, Services •uT T� TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR o + o 7 County Center Drive o , o Oroville, CA 95965 0 o (530) 538-7601 Telephone a :_-'s:.r :_ o (530) 538-7785 Facsimile COV I11ty PROJECT INFORMATION Projec# APPLIC NT'S NAME: (If applicant is different from owner an affidavit is required.) KU TE u 6- -TQC,E`r ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: D - I Q 0 - ADDRESS: TREET, CITY, STATE, & ZIP CODE a�5-fM S 2 TELEPHONE: ( 51) 3q,3 - 2 E-MAIL: FAX: OWNER'S NAME: TELEPHONE: ADDRESS: STREET, CITY, STATE, & ZIP CODE: PROPERTY INFORMATION NAW OF PROPOSED PROJECT (if any) SITE SIZE (in square feet or acres) wife. HLtmcwe SO G(ei o20 LOCATION OF PROJECT (major cross streets and ad& s, if any) 15 -SIS ZONE 0 GENEAAL PLAA EXISTING LAND SE z a N PROPOSED LAND USE e� �- ►vial �1� ���e/ EXISTING STRUCTU S (square feet) PROPOSED STRUCTURES ( square feet) UNDER WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACT ❑ Yes ❑ No (Check One) ❑ PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE SEWERED (Check One) ❑ PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE ON PUBLIC WATER PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE ON SEPTIC ❑ PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE ON WELL WATER M APPLICATION TYPE ❑ ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT ❑ TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP ❑ LEGAL LOT DETERMINATION ❑ TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP USE PERMIT ❑ WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP ❑ MINOR USE PERMIT ❑ CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ❑ COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY UP/MUP ❑ REZONE ❑ VARIANCE ❑ GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT ❑ MINOR VARIANCE ❑ MINING AND RECLAMATION PLAN ❑ LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT ❑ DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ❑ CERTIFICATE OF MERGER ❑ OTHER PROJECT DESCRIPTION FULL DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT (Attach necessary sheets. If this application is for a land division, describe the number and size of parcels.) OWNER CERTIFICATION I CERTIFY THAT I AM PRESENTLY THE LEGAL OWNER OR THE AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE OWNER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY. FURTHER, I ACKNOWLEDGE THE FILING OF THIS APPLICATION AND CERTIFY THAT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND ACCURATE. (If an agent is to be authorized, execute an affidavit of autho'zation and include the affidavit with this application.) DATE: I S 1 /9-007 SIGNATURE: /4V4A&A-.,) Awk Adk AGENT AUTHORIZATION To Butte County, Department of Development Services: 80 6611 � 2 boy CQ,A5jWU) Print Name of Agent Phone Number 307, 5 (°,b sw�-- 9d 4f, 2 C� t c,) Sq `73 Mailing Address is hereby authorized to process this application on my/our property, identified as Butte County Assessors Parcel Number(s) oU:Z-/ oo - 3 7 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 record title interest. Owner(s) of Record (sign and print name) (?'5cV4 U Print Name Print Name p c6a—L 7'lti� &— Signature Signature Print Name Print Name Signature Signature Print Name of Applicant (if other than owner) Signature of Applicant (if other than owner) Print Name of California Civil Engineer/Land Surveyor Phone Number Mailing Address Email Address Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile APPLICATION PACKET FOR USE PERMIT OR MINOR USE PERMIT cyy��"�� Applicant Name: &4.c- �`� °`'`� Project Numbver: (/ / �Qyb Check One CK USE PERMIT ❑ MINOR USE PERMIT APPLICATION PACKET CHECKLIST The applicant should discuss the application requirements with Department of Development Services, Public Works and Environmental Health staff prior to preparing this application. Please note that acceptance of your application is not an indication of approval. Application packets with missing components cannot be accepted. Include this checklist along with your submittal. Applicant Planner 1. ® �/ Complete a Pre -Application Review with the Environmental Health Division and provide evidence of meeting their requirements for sewage disposal and water supply in one of the following ways: A pre -application completion letter from Environmental Health ❑ A Willing and Able to Serve Letter from the appropriate utility district ❑ A completed cooperative agreement for annexation into a utility district 2. LJ A completed, signed Project Information Form. 3. L'J A complete Project Setting Description (instructions attached). 4. NJ If the application is signed by an agent for the owner, an agent authorization form must be submitted along with the application. The application cannot be accepted unless signed by the owner or authorized agent. 5. A signed agreement for Butte County Archaeological Resources Project Review by the Northeast Information Center (NEIC) accompanied by its required topographic map and a check in the amount of $75.00 made out to "NEIL". o,) Applicant Planner 6. 2 9 e' Payment of the currently required Application Fees and/or Deposits. Make checks payable to "Butte County Treasurer". Public Fee Schedule is available under "Fees" at: hqp://www.buttecoun!y.net/dds/Planning Additional fees for publication notices will be required prior to issuance of the use permit. Application fees are non-refundable. Applicant's Initials A creation document for the project parceJ and evidence of current property ownership. W� 6 k-- 8. r�1 SITE PLAN: Thirty (30) copies of a site map drawn to standard engineering scale I� (e.g., 1" = 20'). Additional copies of the map shall be made available to county departments upon request. All maps shall be drawn on uniform size sheets no less than 11"x17" and no areater than 24" X 36", folded to 8 %i" x 11". In addition, a digital coj3W the map and aerial photographs are encouraged. The detailed man must include: a. Name and business address of the applicant, engineer or person who prepared the a. b. i:uj Assessor Parcel Number(s); street address (if available); tract name and date (if applicable); and/or Township, Range and Section numbers. C. Proposed use and/or uses of the property. d. A vicinity map indicating the location of the land in relation to the nearest major roads and/or significant topographic features in the surrounding area or region. e• Property lines, lot dimensions and any applicable easements of record or proposed. f. Dimensioned locations of existing and proposed public and private improvements on the property (including, but not limited to, buildings, driveways, roads, parking areas, wells, septic tanks, sewer lines, leach fields, utilities, signage, storm drainage /systems and lighting.) g. Location of all water features including, but not limited to, natural and human -made drainage courses, irrigation canals, ponds, creeks, sloughs; topographic features including, but not limited to, buttes, slopes > 30%, rock out-croppings; and existing ,vegetation, such as oak trees greater than 5" in diameter and agricultural crops. h. Distances between any significant natural and constructed features of the property, such as streets, access roads, streams, rock outcroppings, major tree stands, storm drains, bodies of water, railroads, and their relationship to the property lines. ' Location, height, and materials of walls and fences (sections may be required). J Internal circulation pattern, if applicable. k. Existing fire hydrants within 1000 feet. 1. Approximate location of all buildings, wells, septic tanks and leach fields within 10 feet, on adiacent properties. in. All driveways, drawn to scale, on properties within 100 feet of the site. n.Existing curbs, gutters, sidewalks and road surface widths on-site or on properties within 100 feet of the site. o• Any existing faults or fractures and geologic hazards. P- Elevation contours, at an appropriate vertical scale. q• Indicate at least one route from the property to a publicly -maintained road. r• Off-street arkin ursuant to county code. ✓ ttwwlx S. Indicate scale and include a north arrow oriented to the top of the sheet. t• All maps must be clear and legible. 1 Applicant P 9. kr MyBuilding Elevations 10. If applicable, provide a proposed landscaping and irrigation plan on a separate sheet. 11. $Jklf applicable, provide a conceptual grading plan. Items to be shown on the plan include: a. ;.I ❑ Natural areas to be preserved. b. ❑ Proposed cut and fill areas in contrasting colors or patterns. C. � El Existing and proposed contours at an appropriate vertical scale within the project and on adjacent properties within 100 feet of the project boundaries. d. � ❑ Proposed drainage and flood control facilities. e. ❑ Erosion control measures and best management practices (e.g., - slope landscaping). f. ;� ❑ Natural drainage. g. P ❑ Location of retaining walls, drainage channels and existing structures. h. ❑ Location, elevation and size of proposed building pads. Additional information may be required in order to clarify, correct or supplement the above submittal information or to complete any required environmental review documents, as deemed necessary by the Department of Development Services, Public Works, Environmental Health Division, Butte County Fire Department, or Agriculture Commissioner. Additional fees may be collected for the California Department of Fish and Game at the time of recording the Notice of Determination as required by Public Resource Code (PRC) section 21089 (b). Please call the Planning Division of the Department of Development Services at (530) 538- 7601 if you have any questions about these requirements. 3 Signature: Signature: Planner Receiving Application K:\Planning\FORMS\APPLICATIONS\UsePermit_MinorUP.doe Revised 07/26/06 0 Date: _tel/s Date: 11 V .�� Q� S aG��� Butte County De'Alment of Development _. Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile March 7, 2007 To: Inter -Departmental. Review Committee Subject: Evaluation and Completeness of Application Applicant: BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY, UP07-0003 Planner: Chris Thomas APN: 047-100-187 Location: Use Permit for the Butte Humane Society's Animal Shelter in Chico, to be located at 15521 Highway 99 and accessed from Hamilton Nord -Cana Highway. 30 -Day Complete 3/14/07 Date of IDR 3/7/07 This application is being provided to you for comments. Please see attached documents. A hard copy of the .application, including maps, has been sent to Environmental Health, Building Manager,- LAFCo, Agricultural Commission, Public Works, Assessor, and CDF. All Environmental Health correspondence is routed through Karen Frederick at 7 County Center Drive. The purpose of this notice is to give you the opportunity to comment on the completeness of this application electronically to the planner, so that preparations can be made for the IDR meeting on 3/7/07. Do you find this application complete? ❑ NO. Please respond prior to or at the IDR meeting, regarding completeness of application. What is needed to make the application complete? ❑ YES. My Department's conditions and/or mitigation measures are attached or will be provided at the IDR meeting. If conditions cannot be provided at or prior to the IDR meeting they must be provided no more than 1 week after the meeting. Standard Conditions are attached for your convenience. (PLEASE SEND YOUR RESPONSE TO: cthomas@buttecounty.net) Signature: Department: Date: K:/Planning/Projects/A New File/IDR Memos/IDR Completeness 8/30/05 40 BUTTE COUNTY STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR USE PERMIT APPLICANT: BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY DATE: 2/9/2007 AGENT: <undefined value> APN: 047-100-187 FILE #: UP07-0003 PLANNER: Chris Thomas PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Use Permit for the Butte Humane Society's Animal Shelter in Chico, to be located at 15521 Highway 99 and accessed from Hamilton Nord -Cana Highway. Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKED CONDITIONS: A. STREETS ❑ I. Prior to the issuance of building permits, obtain an encroachment permit and improve all new and existing driveway approaches to publicly maintained roads as specified in the County Improvement Standards and the terms of the encroachment permit. ❑ 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, deed to Butte County in fee simple _ feet of right-of-way from the centerline of along the entire property frontage. The right-of-way shall be sufficient for the installation of Improvement Standard No. S-5 at all street intersections. ❑ 3. 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 County Improvement Standards. Improve parcel frontage to a street section on to an RS-_ road standard including, but not limited to curb, gutter and sidewalk for parcels with gross acreage of one acre or less. Construct or install the required improvements. ❑ 4. Prior to the issuance of building permits, relinquish abutter's rights of access to Butte County along the frontage of parcels , except at approved access points. B. DRAINAGE ❑ 1. 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 detail existing drainage conditions and shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained or retained 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. ❑ 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, establish 100 year flood plain elevations and the lowest floor elevations for any structures, in accordance with Butte County Code §26-25. Show on the additional map sheet the elevations (by contours) and the location of an accepted NGVD29 (National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929) 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. BUTTE COUNTY STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR USE PERMIT APPLICANT: BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY DATE: 2/9/2007 AGENT: <undefined value> APN: 047-100-187 FILE #: UP07-0003 PLANNER: Chris Thomas PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Use Permit for the Butte Humane Society's Animal Shelter in Chico, to be located at 15521 Highway 99 and accessed from Hamilton Nord -Cana Highway. Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKED CONDITIONS: D. SEWAGE DISPOSAL AREAS ❑ 1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall meet the sewage disposal requirements of Butte County Code Section 26-26 for the installation of sewage disposal systems within a flood plain/floodway. ❑ 2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, those wells indicated on the site plan that are proposed to be destroyed in order to provide required usable sewage disposal areas, shall be destroyed under a valid Butte County Environmental Health Division permit. ❑ 3. In the nitrate area record executed Future Sewer Service and Storm Drainage Agreements. ❑ 4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, meet the requirements of the (Watershed Protection Zone) (Villa Verona Moratorium Area) (Cohasset Specific Plan). ❑ 1 G. ❑ 1 INDIVIDUAL WATER SUPPLY Prior to the issuance of a building permit, provide a source of domestic water for the building on (lot) (parcel) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, verify that domestic water can be provided to meet minimum standards for and other suspected contamination. PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY Prior to the issuance of a building permit, verify that domestic water can be provided to meet minimum standards for and other suspected contamination. EXISTING COMMUNITY SEWER Prior to the issuance of a building permit, under a permit issued by the Environmental Health Division, abandon the septic tank and connect the dwelling(s) on (lots) (parcel(s)) to public sewer. BUTTE COUNTY STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR USE PERMIT APPLICANT: BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY DATE: 2/9/2007 AGENT: <undefined value> APN: 047-100-187 FILE #: UP07-0003 PLANNER: Chris Thomas PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Use Permit for the Butte Humane Society's Animal Shelter in Chico, to be located at 15521 Highway 99 and accessed from Hamilton Nord -Cana Highway. Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE BUILDING DIVISION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKED CONDITIONS: H. BUILDING PERMITS ❑ 1. Building Permits Required. Prepare # sets of construction plans and make an application for permit. Construction shall comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Plans shall be prepared, sealed and signed by a California Licensed Architect or Registered Engineer for non-residential buildings and certain residential buildings. ❑ 2. Proposed improvements constitute a "change in use" or "change in the character of use" as stated in the building code.' Improvement plans shall incorporate all code -required elements for the new use. ❑ 3. All structures shall be made accessible to the disabled. Disabled accessible parking and an accessible path of travel shall be provided. ❑ 4. Proposed improvements shall comply with Title 24 energy conservation regulations. Appropriate compliance forms (two sets) shall be submitted indicating compliance with those standards. ❑ 5. Proposed improvements shall comply with Butte County Code and FEMA Flood Hazard Prevention regulations. A FEMA Elevation Certificate, prepared by a qualified professional, shall be completed and submitted with improvement plans for the Building Division. ❑ 6. Proposed improvements shall comply with recorded map conditions applicable to construction. ❑ 7. Proposed improvements shall comply with Public Resources Code 4290 Fire Safe Construction standards. ❑ 8. Development fees for the proposed residential or non-residential improvements shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permits. The fees shall be those in effect at time of application, and shall include, but not be limited to, School Fees, Park and Recreation District fees, Water and Sewer Service Fees, Permit and Plan Check fees, and Fire Protection Fees. I. EXISTING STRUCTURES ❑ I. Comply with the Uniform Building Code for property line clearances considering use, area and fire - resistiveness of existing buildings. ❑ 2. Existing building(s) shall be made to comply with current Building and Zoning regulations for the intended new use of the building(s) or the existing building(s) shall be demolished. • • BUTTE COUNTY STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR USE PERMIT APPLICANT: BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY DATE: 2/9/2007 AGENT: <undefined value> APN: 047-100-187 FILE #: UP07-0003 PLANNER: Chris Thomas PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Use Permit for the Butte Humane Society's Animal Shelter in Chico, to be located at 15.521 Highway 99 and accessed from Hamilton Nord -Cana Highway. Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKED CONDITIONS: J. FIRE CLEARANCE ❑ 1. Construction, installation or development of buildings and/or roads, driveways, gates and bridges on parcels/lots shall comply with the latest California Fire Safe Regulations—Public Resources Code 4290, 4291 and current Butte County Improvement Standards, whichever is stricter. ❑ 2. Prior to construction, a pressurized community water system for fire protection is required. Bonding may be allowed with the approval of the County Fire Chief. Average required hydrant spacing is feet, hydrant size inches, and residual fire flow of GPM. Fire hydrant identification, road reflectors or post reflectors acceptable to the County Fire Chief shall be installed or bonded, prior to Parcel or Final map recordation. Submit plans to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to construction. ❑ 3. Place a note on a separate document and recorded concurrently with the Parcel, Final map or an additional map sheet stating that "Fire suppression sprinkler systems shall be installed in all new residential dwellings in accordance with NFPA Standard 13D, unless a pressurized community water system with hydrants that meet Fire Department specifications serves the property." A note stating "Automatic Fire Sprinklers conforming to NFPA Standard 13D required" is to be added to all affected building plans. ❑ 4. In lieu of hydrant installation, prior to recordation of the Parcel or Final map, payment shall be made into the hydrant fund at the current rate per lineal foot of street frontage. ❑ 5. Prior to building construction, provide an all weather access of at least 10 feet wide and vertical clearance of 15 feet that will allow for ingress and egress and accommodate a 40,000 -pound fire apparatus to within 150 feet of all structures. ❑ 6. Place a note on a separate document, which is to be recorded concurrently with the Parcel or Final map, or on an additional map sheet stating, "Building identification and/or addresses shall be installed in conformance with Public Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted at the time of permit issuance and maintained continuously thereafter. Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile www.buttecounty.net/dds ADMINISTRATION' BUILDING * PLANNING February 22, 2007 TO: Enter Agency or Department FROM: Chris Thomas, Butte County Planning Division SUBJECT: Request for Comments on a Development/Land Use Application APPLICANT: BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY, UP07-0003 APN: 047-100-187 DATE OF Inter -Departmental Review: 3/7/07 IDR RESPONSE REGARDING 3/5/07 COMPLETENESS OF APPLICATION DUE BY: AGENCY/DEPARTMENT 3/22/07 CONDITIONS/MITIGATION MEASURES DUE BY: The Planning Division has received a project application as described below. This application is being provided to you for review. This is your opportunity to make comments regarding the completeness of this application, to be determined at the Inter -Departmental Review (IDR) Committee meeting on 3/7/07, and/or to recommend conditions and/or mitigation measures relevant to your agency's/department's area of expertise and jurisdiction. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Use Permit for the Butte Humane Society's Animal Shelter in Chico, to be located at 15521 Highway 99 and accessed from Hamilton Nord -Cana Highway.. COUNTY SUPERVISOR DISTRICT NO.: 2 ZONING: A-40 (Agricultural, forty -acre parcels), GENERAL PLAN: OFC If a response cannot be submitted prior to the due dates listed above, please call Chris Thomas at 530-538-6706 or send him an email at cthomas@buttecounty.net. You do not have to respond to this request if you have no comments to include. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please return response to project planner. IDR COMMITTEE — APPLICATION COMPLETE ❑ No Name: Date: ❑ Yes Name: Date: KAPIanningTROJECTSUrakit Merge DocumentAREQUEST FOR COMMENTS.doc PROJECT SETTING DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONS 1) This project is the future home of the Butte Humane Society. The project is located at 15512 Highway 99, Chico, CA 95973, APN #047-100-187. The proof of property ownership is provided per county records. The area is 20 acres, zoned A-40. The proposed building totals 15,000 square feet which includes offices, indoor kennel areas, and exam rooms. Also proposed are parking, landscaping, and large animal pastures. Details of the plan are submitted on the conceptual layout included in package. The indoor kennel where the animals are housed will have a natural ground area which will allow for removal of the animal feces, and the urine will go directly into the ground through a ground system of layers of drain rock to be proposed at a later date. This type of kennel flooring will alleviate the need for an excessive sewage disposal treatment system. The development schedule is being done in two phases with the first phase being 10,000 square feet and the second phase being the additional 5,000 square feet. Starting time of any construction depends on approval of permits. 2) The following have been submitted for related permits and public approvals: a) Pre -Application for Use Permit for Animal Shelter b) Approved Waiver of fees associated with construction of a new shelter facility 3) See conceptual map 4) See conceptual map 5) We have completed the following special studies for the project a) The Delineation of Waters of the United States b) The Butte County Meadow foam survey results Primary Owner: BUTTE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Secondary Owner: Mail Address: 2579 FAIR ST CHICO CA 95928 Site Address: 15521 STATE HIGHWAY 99 N CHICO CA 95973 Assessor Parcel Number: 047 -100 -187 - Phone: - - Census Tract: 0014.00 Housing Tract Number: Lot Number: Page Grid: Legal Description: Property Characteristics: Bedrooms : Year Built : Square Feet: Bathrooms : Garage : Lot Size: 20.770 AC Total Rooms: Fireplace : Number of Units : 0 Zoning : Pool : Use Code: Mobile home No of Stories: Latitude: 39.85058 Longitude: -121.9496 Building Style: Sale & Loan Information Transfer Date : 12/29/2003 Seller : OSEGUERA, JUAN M; OSEGUERA, JOSE L Transfer Value $140,000 Document # : 2003-0088719BK-PG: - Cost/Sq. Feet: N/A First Loan Amount : $110,000 Lender : GREG HIGGINS Assessment & Tax Information Assessed Value: $145,656 Percent Improvement: 3.57% Homeowner Exemption Land Value: $140,454 Tax Amount : $1,513.26 Tax Rate Area : 62-024 Improvement Value : $5,202 Tax Account ID : Tax Status : Current Market Improvement Value : Market Land Value : Market Value: TaxYear:2005 Data Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed. Copyright 01998-2007 FidelityPassport.com. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective holders. Agreement For Butte County Archaeological Resources Project Review By The Northeast Information Center (NEIC) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is the California State statute that requires the Butte County Department of Development Services to perform an environmental review on all discretionary land use projects, to identify the significant environmental impacts of the project and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible. Every development project which requires a discretionary governmental approval will require at least some environmental review pursuant to CEQA, unless an exemption applies. The environmental review required imposes both procedural and substantive requirements. At a minimum, an initial review of the project and its environmental effects must be conducted. Depending upon the potential effects, a further and more substantial review may be conducted in the form of an environmental impact report (EIR). A project may not be approved if feasible alternatives or mitigation measures cannot substantially lessen the significant environmental effects of the project. At the state level, CEQA requires that public agencies consider the effects of their actions on historical resources eligible for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources. "Historical resource" refers to buildings, structures, sites (prehistoric and historic), objects, districts, and all manner of properties containing material remains of past human life or activity. The Department of Development Services utilizes the Northeast Information Center (NEIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) to identify projects that may have archaeological significance. The CHRIS is a statewide system for managing information on the full range of historical resources identified in California. This system is under the authority and direction of the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP), the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), and the State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC). The Northeast Center of the CHRIS system, located at California State University, Chico, manages the historical resource records for 11 counties, including Butte County. The Northeast Information Center will furnish a Record Search to Development Services indicating the archaeological/historical significance and sensitivity of the applicant's project area and additionally providing a recommendation as to whether further archaeological survey is warranted. If further archaeological survey is required, the application would be considered incomplete until the appropriate archaeological survey is completed and reviewed. The Department of Development Services will forward applicant's payment (by check) of $75.00 and relevant project application information required for the Records Search to NEIC. NEIC will provide the results of the Records Search to Development Services. Development Services will notify the applicant if further archaeological survey is warranted. The $75.00 fee does not cover the cost of further archaeological survey work. If further archaeological survey work is required, Development Services will work with the applicant to see that it is accomplished, according to set standards, by a qualified archaeologist. The applicant shall bear all costs associated with further archaeological survey work required to continue processing of the planning project application. THIS FORM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF A 7.5' TOPO MAP, WITH THE PROJECT AREA OUTLINED. THIS IS USED DURING THE REVIEW TO RESEARCH CULTURAL SITES. The undersigned applicant for the project as identified below .has read and understood the Butte County Archaeological Resources Project Review process and agrees to fund the required Record Search to be provided by NEIC. Attached is a check for $75.00 made payable to the Northeast Information Center for NEIC to perform the Records Search. Failure of payment to NEIC for this Records Search would result in the planning project application to be considered incomplete until payment of the $75.00 Records Search fee along with any related fees associated with non-payment (returned check charges, etc.) paid in full to NEIC. (IVIC4 /4-L)qA-a� Applicant Signature Cc`+k y Icy I -OS Applicant PRINTED Name '+/NT0 (0 Check Num r Nw (07-Od Planner, File Number Revised 12/05/06 K:\Planning\FORMSWpplications\ProjectlnfoForm_Agent_NEIC.doc /SL,;�oo7 Date 1 ' / Agreement For Butte County Archaeological Resources Project Review By The Northeast Information Center (NEIC) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is the California State statute that requires the Butte County Department of Development Services to perform an environmental review on all discretionary land use projects, to identify the significant environmental impacts of the project and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible. Every development project which requires a discretionary governmental approval will require at least some environmental review pursuant to CEQA, unless an exemption applies. The environmental review required imposes both procedural and substantive requirements. At a minimum, an initial review of the project and its environmental effects must be conducted. Depending upon the potential effects, a further and more substantial review may be conducted in the form of an environmental impact report (EIR). A project may not be approved if feasible alternatives or mitigation measures cannot substantially lessen the significant environmental effects of the project. At the state level, CEQA requires that public agencies consider the effects of their actions on historical resources eligible for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources. "Historical resource" refers to buildings, structures, sites (prehistoric and historic), objects, districts, and all manner of properties containing material remains of past human life or activity. The Department of Development Services utilizes the Northeast Information Center (NEIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) to identify projects that may have archaeological significance. The CHRIS is a statewide system for managing information on the full range of historical resources identified in California. This system is under the authority and direction of the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP), the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), and the State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC). The Northeast Center of the CHRIS system, located at California State University, Chico, manages the historical resource records for 1 I counties, including Butte County. The Northeast Information Center will furnish a Record Search to Development Services indicating the archaeological/historical significance and sensitivity of the applicant's project area and additionally providing a recommendation as to whether further archaeological survey is warranted. If further archaeological survey is required, the application would be considered incomplete until the appropriate archaeological survey is completed and reviewed. The Department of Development Services will forward applicant's payment (by check) of $60.00 and relevant project application information required for the Records Search to NEIC. NEIC will provide the results of the Records Search to Development Services. Development Services will notify the applicant if further archaeological survey is warranted. The $60.00 fee does not cover the cost of further archaeological survey work. If further archaeological survey work is required, Development Services will work with the applicant to see that it is accomplished, according to set standards, by a qualified archaeologist. The applicant shall bear all costs associated with further archaeological survey work required to continue processing of the planning project application. THIS FORM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY_ OF A 7.5' TOPO MAP, WITH THE PROJECT AREA OUTLINED. THIS IS USED DURING THE REVIEW TO RESEARCH CULTURAL SITES. The undersigned applicant for the project as identified below has read and understood the Butte County Archaeological Resources Project Review process and agrees to fund the required Record Search to be provided by NEIC. Attached is a check for $60.00 made payable to the Northeast Information Center for NEIC to perform the Records Search. Failure of payment to NEIC for this Records Search would result in the planning project application to be considered incomplete until payment of the $60.00 Records Search fee along with any related fees associated with non-payment (returned check charges, etc.) paid in full to NEIC. �I Applicant Signature Date C 0.4 �-A Y�u 6A 4- O -S Applicant PRINTED N e Check Number Planner, File Number Revised 07/11/06 V-NDIon..:nnNTZOVAAC\Annliratinnc\Prni>rtinfnFnr Aornt NF.Ir.Mr. • Northeast Center of the California Historical Resources Information System Project Reference Number: • Request for Proiect Review UP07-0003 Project Title/ Applicant Name: Butte County Humane Society Assessor's Parcel Number(s): 047-100-187 Acres/ Linear Miles: 20 Street Address: 15512 Hwy 99 Chico, CA 95973 Project Description: Use Permit for the Butte Humane Society's Animal Shelter in Chico, to be located at 15521 Highway 99 and accessed from Hamilton Nord -Cana Highway. Project Location: The parcels are located northeast of the Oro Quincy Highway and Forbes Town Road. Township: Range: i Section(s) i USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Map(s): Please enclose a cop, of the relevant portion of the USGS 7.5' quadrangle map (1:1) with the project area clearly and accurately outlined Contact Person/Planner: Chris Thomas Contact Phone Number: 530-538-6706 ***Please include pertinent project application paperwork describing the nature of the project, potential ground disturbance, and existing modifications to the property. California State University, Chico BUTTE SIERRA Building 25, Suite 204 GLENN LASSEN SISKIYOU Chico California. 95929-0377 MODOC SUTTER TEHAMA Phone (530) 898-6256 PLUMAS SHASTA TRINITY Fax (530) 898-4413 neinfocntr(a),csuchico. edu Request for Proiect Review UP07-0003 Project Title/ Applicant Name: Butte County Humane Society Assessor's Parcel Number(s): 047-100-187 Acres/ Linear Miles: 20 Street Address: 15512 Hwy 99 Chico, CA 95973 Project Description: Use Permit for the Butte Humane Society's Animal Shelter in Chico, to be located at 15521 Highway 99 and accessed from Hamilton Nord -Cana Highway. Project Location: The parcels are located northeast of the Oro Quincy Highway and Forbes Town Road. Township: Range: i Section(s) i USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Map(s): Please enclose a cop, of the relevant portion of the USGS 7.5' quadrangle map (1:1) with the project area clearly and accurately outlined Contact Person/Planner: Chris Thomas Contact Phone Number: 530-538-6706 ***Please include pertinent project application paperwork describing the nature of the project, potential ground disturbance, and existing modifications to the property. Aug -14-06-04:01P CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE COUNTY OF BUTTE P.02 U.T 25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE MFMHERS OF THF. HOAItr) ° e OROVILLF, CALIFORNIA 95965-3380 HILL CUNNELI.Y o �•: e o 'I'dephonc. (530)-538-7631 Fax: (530)-538-7110 J4NF DOLAN e cam.. ° PAUL. MCINTOSH C'HIFF ADMINISI-RA"rIVF gFFiCF.R July 19, 2005 MARY ANNE IIOUX .1.:URT JOSIASSEN KIM K. YAMACUCHI Butte Humane Society 2579 Fair Street Chico, CA 95028 RE: Request for Waiver of Fees Dear Sirs: On July 12, 2005, the Board of Supervisors approved the Butte Humane Society's request. to waive fees associated with the construction of shelter facility in Chico. Enclosed you will find Minute Order No. 0512-002(3 5), certifying that action. The Department of Deve] opment Services haS also been provided a copy of this Minute Order. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you any additional questions, or if i can be of assistance. Thank you. Sincerely, Marion Reeves Assistant Clerk of die Board Am Enc (1) �� �� C, i �� Weig-14-06 04:07P • BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Minute Order No. 0512-002(35) MF..ETiNG DATE: July 12, 2005 • P_01 BILL CONNELLY First District JANE DOLAN Second District MARY ANNE HOUX Third District CURTJOSIASSEN Fourth District KIM K. YAMAGUCHI Fifth District, Chair ITEM SUBJE'C'T: Butte Humane Society - Request for Waiver of Fees. ITEM DESCRIPTION: Pursuant to Butte County Code Section 3-40.5, approval was requested by the .Butte Humane Society for a waiver of permit fees and other fees, including pre -application fees, associated with the construction of a new shelter facility north of Chico. The Butte Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. BOARD ACTION TAKEN: PURSUANT TO BUTTE COUNTY CODE SECTION 3-40.5., FOUND TIIA'r IT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO WAIVE THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUG"r[ON OF A NF..W SHELTER FACTLITY IN CHICO; AND APPROVED THE WAIVER OF FEES. VOTE: Ayes: Supervisors Connelly, Dolan, Houx, Josiassen, and Chair Yamaguchi. Noes: None. Absent: None. Not Voting: None. CF.RTTFIC:ATION: Unanimously Carried. 1 hereby certify that the above action was taken by the Butte County Board of Supervisors on the date listed above and that the action has not been revised, amended or rescinded as of this date. M 'on Reeves Assi ant Clerk of the Board J ly 19, 2()0 law 'T 23890. . �.� 0WAN N"a REQUESTED BY RECORM 4t THE REQUEST OP g aft v LLEY TITLE ANP ESCROW COMPANY W 2 A 1999 1� OFFICIAL. RE-C!!0S .O= _ r -1 BUTTE COI,;\ry, Nw Mr. Floyd Paskonin ETW'L A4 ES. :o:i—Y R.co..f.. 424 Most 46 Avenue 6T �;�7yIV CBiee.. California' a •••�•• �rl�u7�F. s . J c« s Wks L.: - SPACE ABOVE THIS UNE FOR RECORDER'S USE rAmL ur.STATingNTS.TO: Floyd Pankonin. 11211 West htb Ave'. rhi,!n. rnlif . �T v '•�� _:.-� (/ii aiil,l�1:111 � pp��� �:� 1_ AFFIX' LR.S Corporation Grant Deed �.e TNIa Foam FUnN1sNto w TITL[ INaUaANC[ ANO TtUIT COMPANY ' FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of.. which is hereby acknowledged Dighera Enterprises Inc. (formerly�/G E N Electric Co. Inc.) a corporation organized under the laws of the state of California hereby GRANTS to ' Floyd - L. Pankonin'r a married man as his separate property the fodbwins .4, 'bed ramal property. in the y of Butte " State of Glifornia: 9' All that certain real property situated in the County of Butte. State of California. described as follows, to wit: bit North half of the North half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 14..Town- ship 23 North. Range 1 West, N. D. R. L M„ lying southwesterly of State High- way Ne, 99E as the same existed in 052. EXCEIMING THEREFRnM that,portion thereon heretofore conveyed by Mari Baosalmser to County of Rutte, by deed dated November 10, 1876 and recorded is Book 16 Mf Deeds st page 757, records of Rutte County, California. and spre portfeai"arty deveribed.as - fol tons: Ceaweneing at a psfnt on the line of subdivision between the Narth and South halt of Section 15. Township 23 North, Range I West. 3111 feet west from the ;Southwest Cerner of the northwest Quarter of Section 14. Township 23 North. Lange 1. Veit: thence running north parallel with the fiction line dividing Sections 15 and 14 Township 25 North, Range 1 West, to a point an the Southwest side of the Stage road known as the "old Chico f Tehama Read": thence along saidroad southeasterly to a point distant East from.tbe Section line between Seetieos lR and 11 and 14 and 15; thence Beath gantlet with aaid.Seetfon line and 3'D feet distant therefrom to the subdivision live between the north '00d. South half of Sectio"'14. above mentioned-, thence Hest to point of �egfaalag. - ),eed C� ql s ,Y N W. 1 - ' 'rn �r1420 25 In Witness Whereof. mid rorlw,rtdion 1131 r-aU-.A A it+rory..rah mows and .-al to In• affixed h, -relit nud Ihi> in•Iru• . ment to IM rrrr•tilml Ly it%' thereunto duly authorized. •'�ti�•:• �' .'•: Daied: _ January 20;1'966 DIGIERA Ell . RI INC._ ?" ' - ' STATE OF C.\LIFORNL\ Lai Atagelea ( George Ui era t'Olent .- COl:NTY OF_. on ante 21x1_—...__;._.._ _. .----- —•—•' ;� �)n � ___—.--.«___.. 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GRUBBS I Recorder I ROSEMARY DICKSON I Assistant 1 Fay 02:E0Pi4 07 -Jun -2M i Page l of k Space above this tine for Recorder's Use GRANT DEED (INDIVIDUAL) District County Route Post Number 03 BUT 99 Kilometer 70.06 031830-1 JUAN M. OSEGUERA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST AND JOSE L. OSEGUERA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST, AS TENANTS IN COMMON GRANT to the STATE OF CALIFORNIA, all that real property in the unincorporated area County of BUTTE State of California, described as: SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED Form RW 6-1(B) (Revised 4/96) 03/13/00 1 of 3 • . Number 031830-1 EXHIBIT "A" A portion of the tract of land described in the Grant Deed recorded November 30, 1992 in Document No. . 92-054595, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of the County of Butte, State of California, lying northeasterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on a curve intersecting the northerly line of Cana Highway, which said point bears North 00°47'05" East, 20.079 meters from a 3/4" rebar with a Caltrans aluminum cap marking the southerly terminus of the course which reads "S. 00°47'09" W. 86.02 feet" as described in the Deed to the State of California, recorded September 5, 1985 in Document No. 85-26887, Official Records, of said county recorder; thence leaving said northerly line of Cana Highway along a curve to the left having a radial bearing of South 54°54'46" West, a radius of 6283.000 meters with a central angle of 1° 02' 03" and a distance of 113.402 meters; thence North 36°07' 17" West, 780.538 meters to a tangent curve to the right having a radius of 817.000 meters and a central angle of 06° 53' 20"; thence along said curve 98.231 meters thence North 29113'57" West, 923.569 meters; thence North 29°01'58" West, 83.726 meters; thence North 28°08'31" West, 173.768 meters to a point on the westerly line of existing State Highway 99; thence along said westerly line North 29008'58" West, 86.682 meters to a 3/4" rebar with a Caltrans aluminum cap marking the northwesterly terminus of the course which reads "N. 29° 08' 59" W. 284.39 feet", as described in the Deed to the State of California, recorded September 5, 1985, in Document No. 85-26875 of Official Records, of said county recorder. Together with all underlying fee appurtenant to the above-described parcel in and to the existing State Route 99. The bearings and distances used in the above description are based on the California Coordinate System of 1983, Zone 2, as determined by ties to the California High Precision Geodetic Network, Epoch 1991.35. Distances are in meters unless otherwise noted. Multiply distances by 1.00001 to obtain ground level distances. To convert meters to the U.S. Survey foot multiply distance shown by 3937/1200. This real property description has been prepared by me, or under my direction, in conformance with the Professional Land Surveyors Act. Signature`/�/, &t Professional Land Surveyor Date O 6 Form RW &1 (s) (ReV(Sed 4/96) 03/13/00 2 of 3 ��CNpL LANGSG9 � G L. WAYNE BELL �0 d Name 7t! 6763 } Nnmba 6/3012000 Esp. Date_,000' OF -C • • Number 031830-1 The grantor further understands that the present intention of the grantee is to construct and maintain a public highway on the lands hereby conveyed in fee and the grantor, for the grantor and the grantor's successors and assigns, hereby waives any claims for any and all damages to grantor's remaining property contiguous to the property hereby conveyed by reason of the location, construction, landscaping or maintenance of said highway. (As used above, the term "grantor' shall include the plural as well as the singular number.) Dated this CD day of ?IZ I L _,200--,'- OS 20O STATE OF CALIFORNIA -ti � Countyof JAN7A OCASS KA _ OS is D. O,%—eguera n M. Oaegu¢Wa Norma A. Osegue(fa PERSONAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT On this the & day of >�f ,7�/ t_ 2002-' , beforeme, k A U FS AZA I-,) A _ !lo �&-r yt"i c Eel i c-, Name, Title of Officer-E.G., "Janb Doe, Notary Publie personalty appeared Ja.,t I—. nsrr�e,2_A,_ALtr_crR_.D. 05gt.,e.RA ._1L1AAJ/,f. 0r>UFRA-'AIeAMA RI?sfc,+tPA Name(s) of Sig er(s) personally known to me ,9�proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence ���---� to be the person(s) whos me(s) re ubscribed to the within Instrument acknowledged to me that he/she/ybxecuted the same in his/he ei uthorized cepa (ies), and that by his/he heir ignature(s) on the instrument the person ss)), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. (Notary Pubtids signature in and for said County and State) E. RAUL ESTRADA COMM. 01269290 NOt/.?Y Puixic' AI.tFOR" -',AINTY OF YUBA a r• + - ralrse Jane 30, 2001 a THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That the State of California, acting by and through the Department of Transportation (pursuant to Government Code Section 27281), hereby accepts for public purposes the real property described In the within deed and consents to the recordation thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 12th day of April '2002 JEFF MORALES DONALD E. GREBE Senior Right of Way Agent Form RW 6-1(B) (Revised 4/96) 03/13/00 3 of 3 ILLEGIBLE NOTARY SEAL -DECLARATION GOVERNMENT CODE 27361.7 I certify under penalty of perjury that the notary seal on the document to which this statement is attached reads as follows.: Name of Notary 0.0 FS�J� 0--Exp.Datte (P " '04 Commission ID# I Z(p J;t_ 10 Manufacturers ID# A R a3 County A20L State o-Im r�it �(1 AfiL Place of execution of this Declarat' on ( OA Date [0 Sig to a irm name if any Cm • "County Humane Society 2579 Fair Street . Chico, CA 95928 Attention: Cathy Augros B E A U T Y DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Q 202 Mira Loma Drive ❑ 411 Main Street ® 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 P.O. Box 5364 Oroville, CA 95965 TEL: (530) 538-7282 Chico, CA 95927 TEL: (530) 538-7281 FAX: (530) 538-2165 TEL: (530) 891-2727 FAX: (530) 538-7785 FAX: (530) 895-6512 RE: Pre -application review for use permit for an animal shelter for Butte County Humane Society on APN 047-100-187 Our office has reviewed the information provided regarding the ground water monitoring done on this parcel during the 2005/2006 rainy season and a letter provided by Paul Krohn, P.E. regarding the parcels capability for achieving sewage disposal. We are also in receipt of a letter from Earl Watson, licensed well driller regarding the availability of domestic water. The information provided is sufficient for us to conclude that satisfactory sewage disposal and water supply should be achievable on this parcel for the proposed use. The pre -application process is completed. The pre -application did not provide information as to the proposed number of or specific types of animals proposed to be housed at the shelter. These details can be worked out as the project moves farther along into the actual building phase. A permit for the septic system is required prior to receiving the building permit. At the design phase we will require detailed information about the waste flow from the facility and the percolation rate of the receiving soils. This letter reviews only our division's specific criteria regarding your use permit and should not be interpreted as an approval by the County of Butte of your use permit. Many other considerations remain to be evaluated. Requirements of other agencies could also cause our requirements for the project to change. 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ORAno a IOwG a tam CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT & TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY PREPARED BY ROBERT CAP AW _ _ A ' tow nm FUTURE BUTTE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY ERA CAPSHAW REALTY ' n' AT 3075 COHASSET ROAD, SUITE 2 mm Mn of aco. d 0W3Ed AM 00 -40o -7m CHICO, CA 95973 530-342-2809 DA72 mIMM 7-2 0 Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile February 22, 2007 To: Inter -Departmental Review Committee Subject: Evaluation and Completeness of Application Applicant: BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY, UP07-0003 Planner: Chris Thomas APN: 047-100-187 Location: Use Permit for the Butte Humane Society's Animal Shelter in Chico, to be located at 15521 Highway 99 and accessed from Hamilton Nord -Cana Highway. 30 -Day Complete 3/14/07 Date of IDR 3/7/07 This application is being provided to you for comments. Please see attached documents. A hard copy of the application, including maps, has been sent to Environmental Health, Building Manager, LAFCo, Agricultural Commission, Public Works, Assessor, and CDF. All Environmental Health correspondence is routed through Karen Frederick at 7 County Center Drive. The purpose of this notice is to give you the opportunity to comment on the completeness of this application electronically to the planner, so that preparations can be made for the IDR meeting on 3/7/07. Do you find this application complete? ❑ NO. Please respond prior to or at the IDR meeting, regarding completeness of application. What is needed to make the application complete? ❑ YES. My Department's conditions and/or mitigation measures are attached or will be provided at the IDR meeting. If conditions cannot be provided at or prior to the IDR meeting they must be provided no more than 1 week after the meeting. Standard Conditions are attached for your convenience. (PLEASE SEND YOUR RESPONSE TO: cthomas@buttecounty.net) Signature: Department: Date: KIPlanning/Projects/A New File/IDR Memos/1DR Completeness 8/30/05 • E DRAFT DELINEATION OF WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES Butte Humane Society Butte County, CA February 2006 Prepared for: Butte Humane Society Attn: Cathy Argross 2579 Fair St. Chico, CA 95928 Prepared by: GALLAWAY CONSULTING, INC. 115 Meyers Street, Suite 120, Chico, CA 95923 Pltone(530)343-9327 Fax(530)342-1532 • • DRAFT DELINEATION OF WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES Butte Humane Society Butte County, California February 2006 Prepared for: Butte Humane Society Attn: Cathy Argross 2579 Fair St. Chico, CA 95928 Prepared by: Gljj L L AWY CONSULTING, INC. 115 Mevers Street, Suite 120, Chico. CA 95925 Plione(530)343-5327 Fax(530)342-1882 Table of Contents Introduction and Project Location............................................................. SiteConditions............................................................................................. SurveyMethodology.................................................................................... Terminology....................................................................................... Determination of Hydrophytic Vegetation ......................................... Determination of Hydric Soils........................................................... Determination of Wetland Hydrology ............................................... Jurisdictional Boundary Determination and Acreage Calculation........................................................................... Results........................................................................................................... Jurisdictional Wetlands...................................................................... Other Waters of the United States ..................................................... Soils.. Vegetation.......................................................................................... Hydrology.......................................................................................... WetlandPhotos...........................:................................................................ References..................................................................................................... Appendix A — Pertinent Soil Information Appendix B — Field Data Forms Attachment+ A — Electronic Copy of Report on CD Page 1 1 1. 3 4 4 5 5 5 8 9 9 9 9, 10 13 Butte Humane Society 1 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 0 • List of Tables and Figures Page Tables 1 Jurisdictional Acreage Calculations.................................................. 7 Figures 1 Project Location................................................................................. 2 2 Wetland Delineation Map............................................................•..... 6 Butte Humane Society 11 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 DRAFT DELINEATION OF WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES Butte Humane Society Butte County, CA February 2006 Introduction and Proiect Location As requested, Gallaway Consulting Inc. performed a delineation of waters of the United States within a 20 -acre parcel, APN 047-1007187, located north of Chico, in Butte County, California. The proposed project site is located between Highway 99 and the Hamilton Nord Cana Highway in Section 14, T23N R1W, U.S.G.S. Nord 7.5 -minute quadrangle. Surveys were conducted on January 17, 2006 by Shirley Innecken, botanist. The surveys involved an examination of botanical resources, soils, hydrological features, and determination of wetland characteristics based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (1987). This report addresses the nature, jurisdictional status, and landscape position of the wetlands on the site; it does not provide information suitable for structural analysis of soils for construction purposes, flood plain delineation, or other purposes not expressly stated. Wetland acreages presented in this report should be considered preliminary, and subject to review and modification by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) during the wetland delineation verification process. Site Conditions The survey area is mostly flat with evidence of disturbed mound Swale topography. The project elevation is approximately 280 feet above sea level. Remnants of a residential home are visible in the eastern portion of the survey area. Also visible is historic evidence of land disturbance from agricultural practices including grading. The site is surrounded by agricultural land and is characterized by mostly non-native annual grasses and forbs. The average precipitation is 35-50 inches and the average temperature is 62T. Survey Methodologv Many of the terms used throughout this report have specific meanings relating to the federal wetland delineation process. Term definitions are based on the COE ' 1987 delineation manual (Environmental Laboratory 1987). The terms defined below have specific meaning relating to the delineation of waters of the United States as prescribed by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Butte Humane Society 1 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA Febniary 2006 Butte Humane Society Location 11 Project is located in Butte County, CA T23 N, R1 W, Section 14 GA L LAWAY Date of Aerial: Feb. 26, 2002. 0 0.5 1 MIIBS N Map Date: Jan. 26, 2006 C O N S U L T I N f, , INC . 1. • 0 Terminology Atypical situation (significantly disturbed). In an atypical (significantly disturbed) situation, recent human activities or natural events have created conditions where positive indicators for hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, or wetland hydrology are not present or observable. Ephemeral Stream. An ephemeral stream has flowing water only during and for a short duration after, precipitation events in a typical year. Ephemeral streambeds are located above the water table year-round. Groundwater is not a source of water for the stream. Runoff from rainfall is the primary source of water for stream flow. Growing season. The growing season is the portion of the year when soil temperatures are above biologic zero (41° F) as defined by soil taxonomy. Hydric soil. Soil is hydric that is saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic (oxygen -depleted) conditions in its upper part (i.e., within the shallow rooting zone of herbaceous plants). Intermittent Stream. An intermittent stream has flowing water during certain times of the year, when groundwater provides water for stream flow. During dry periods, intermittent streams may not have flowing water. Runoff from rainfall is a supplemental source of water for stream flow. Jurisdictional wetland. Sites that meet the definition of wetland provided below and that fall under COE regulations pursuant to Section 404 of the CWA are considered jurisdictional wetlands. Man -induced Wetlands. A man -induced wetland is an area that has developed at least some characteristics of naturally occurring wetlands due to either intentional or incidental human activities. Normal Circumstances. This term refers to the soil and hydrologic conditions that are normally present, without regard to whether the vegetation has been removed. Other waters of the United States (other waters). Other waters of the United States are seasonal or perennial water bodies, including lakes, stream channels, drainages, ponds, and other surface water features, that exhibit an ordinary high-water mark but lack positive indicators for one or more of the three wetland parameters (hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland hydrology) (33 CFR 328.4). Plant indicator status categories: Obligate wetland plants (OBL) — plants that occur almost always (estimated probability 99%) in wetlands under normal conditions, but which may also occur rarely (estimated probability I%) in non -wetlands. Butte Humane Society 3 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 Facultative wetland plants (FACW) - plants that usually occur (estimated probability 67%. to 99%) in wetlands under normal conditions, but also occur (estimated probability I% to 33%) in non -wetlands. Facultative plants (FAC) — Plants with a similar likelihood (estimated probability 33% to 67%) of occurring in both wetlands and non -wetlands. Facultative upland plants (FACU) — Plants that occur sometimes (estimated probabilityl% to 33%) in wetlands, but occur more often (estimated probability 67% to 99%) in non -wetlands. Obligate upland plants (UPL) — Plants that occur rarely (estimated probability I%) in wetlands, but occur almost always (estimated probability 99%) in non -wetlands under natural conditions. Ponded. Ponding is a condition in which free water covers the soil surface (e.g., in a closed depression) and is removed only by percolation, evaporation, or transpiration. Problem area. Problem areas are those where one or more wetland parameters may be lacking because of normal seasonal or annual variations in environmental conditions that result from causes other than human activities or catastrophic natural events. Waters of the United States. This is the encompassing term for areas under federal jurisdiction pursuant to Section 404 of the CWA. Waters of the United States are divided into "wetlands" and "other waters of the United States". Wetland. Wetlands are defined as "areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions" (33 CFR 328.3 [b], 40 CFR 230.3). To be considered under federal jurisdiction, a wetland must support positive indicators for hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland hydrology. Determination of Hydrophytic Vegetation The presence of hydrophytic vegetation was determined using the methods outlined in the COE 1989 manual (Federal Interagency Committee for Wetland Delineation 1989), a method approved by the COE for use in conjunction with the 1987 manual. Under this method, areas are considered to have positive indicators of hydrophytic vegetation if More than 50 percent of the dominant species are OBL, FACW, or FAC (Reed 1988). Determination of Hydric Soils Soil survey information was reviewed for the site and representatives from NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) in Chico, California were consulted on the local soil conditions. Field samples were evaluated using the Munsell soil color chart, hand texturing, and assessment of soil features (e.g. oxidized root channels, evidence of Butte Humane Society 4 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 0 hardpan, Mn and Fe concretions). Information regarding local soil and series descriptions are provided in Appendix A. Determination of Wetland Hydrology Wetland hydrology was determined to be present if a site supported one or more of the following characteristics: • Landscape position and surface topography (e.g. position of the site relative to an up-slope water source, location within a distinct wetland drainage pattern, and concave surface topography), • Inundation or saturation for a long duration either inferred based on field indicators or observed during repeated site visits, and • Residual evidence of ponding or flooding resulting in field indicators such as scour marks, sediment deposits, algal matting, and drift lines. The presence of water or saturated soil for approximately 12% of the growingseason typically creates anaerobic conditions in the soil, and these conditions affect the types of plants that can grow and the types of soils that develop (Wetland Training Institute 1995). Jurisdictional Boundary Determination and Acreage Calculation The wetland -upland boundary was determined based on the presence or inference of positive indicators of all mandatory criteria. Soil samples were taken within wetland and upland areas. When boundary identification between wetland and upland could not be made visually using vegetative community boundaries, additional soil sampling was performed to further define the boundary between wetland (hydric soils) and upland communities. The site was traversed on foot to identifyy wetlands and standard data sheets (Appendix B) were used to describe plants, soils, and hydrological characteristics. Gallaway Consulting Inc. performed the field delineation, map, and acreage calculations (Figure 2). The spatial data obtained during the preparation of this wetland delineation was collected using a Trimble GeoXT GPS Receiver on January 17, 2006. The maximum PDOP (position dilution of precision) during data collection was 7.5. No readings were taken with fewer than 5 satellites. Point data locations were recorded for 25 seconds at a rate of 1 position per second. Area and line data was recorded at a rate of 1 position per second while walking at a slow pace. All GPS data was differentially corrected for maximum accuracy using the National Geodetic Survey's Chico CORS Station. Results Sites qualifying as wetlands are described below. The wetland types identified in the project area are characterized as vernal pool, vernal swales, seasonal wetlands and Other Waters of the U.S. There are 0.439 acres of vernal pools, 0.631 acres of vernal swales and 0.321 acres of seasonal wetland and 1,486.9 linear feet (0.143 acres) of Other Waters of the U.S. for a total of 1.534 acres of jurisdictional features (Table 1). These features are mapped at a 1": 200' Butte Humane Society 5 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA Febniary 2006 "--- -- c , ; ,,, Wetland Delineation MH. b W..So01n 9uno v T1JN. dW' ST. . -1 t. 21 COAU LAWAY sun.Ym nr : F..ne ai on . n s i.n. z, zoos 0 100 200 400 Feet Date 01 Amlel: ion. M. dam. CONSULTING. INC. oeu:.im. oq zoos Figure 2. • • Table 1. Wetland number, type, and site within the Butte Humane Society survey area, Butte County, CA. Label Feature Type Average Width ft. Length ft. Area (sq. ft. Acres WF01 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 300.1 0.007 WF02 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 1398.9 0.032 WF03 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 1305.5 0.030 WF04 Vernal Swale n/a n/a 1432.8 0.033 WF05 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 993.9 0.023 WF06 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 636.5 0.015 WF07 Vernal Swale n/a n/a 5550.1 0.127 WF08 Vernal Swale n/a n/a 6697.2 0.154 WF09 Vernal Swale n/a n/a 6564.3 0.151 WF10 Seasonal Wetland n/a n/a 1860.8 0.043 WF11 Seasonal Wetland n/a n/a 7570.2 0.174 WF12 Seasonal Wetland n/a n/a 3630.2 0.083 WF13 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 272.6 0.006 WF15 Seasonal Wetland n/a n/a 926.2 0.021 WF16 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 133.3 0.003 WF17 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 729.0 0.017 WF18 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 848.2 0.019 WF19 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 1315.2 0.030 WF20 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 1474.1 0.034 WF21 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 710.3 0.016 WF22 Vernal Swale n/a n/a 7256.9 0.167 WF23 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 225.2 0.005 WF24 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 805.4 0.018 WF25 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 693.7 0.016 WF26 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 360.9 0.008 WF27 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 6922.5 0.159 Seasonal Wetland Total = Vernal Pool Total = Vernal Swale Total = Total of All Wetland Features = 13987.3 19125.4 27501.3 60614.0 0.321 0.439 0.631 1.392 OW01 Intermittent 5.5 629.2 3460.5 0.079 OW02 Roadside Ditch 2 637.2 1274.5 0.029 OW03 Roadside Ditch 2 743.5 1486.9 0.034 Total of All OWOTUS = n/a 2009.9 6221.9 0.143 Total of All Features = n/a n/a 66835.9 1.534 Butte Humane Society Butte County, CA Delineation of Waters of the United States February 2006 scale and is presented in Figure 2. Wetland acreages presented in this report should be considered preliminary, subject to review and modification by the COE during the wetland delineation verification process. The wetlands, and the data and methods of interpretation used to delineate their jurisdictional boundaries, are described below. Jurisdictional Wetlands Surveys were conducted in January and February when wetland vegetation was not identifiable, for that reason we relied heavily on hydrology and soil sampling for delineating wetland boundaries. Wetlands delineated within the survey area are as follows: Seasonal Wetlands: There are 0.321 acres of seasonal wetland within the survey area. These.features allow water to pond for a long enough period of time to support hydrophytic vegetation and hydric soils. Seasonal wetlands tend to lack standing water during the late summer months, or during prolonged dry periods. They support hydrophytic species, such as spike-rush (Eleocharis sp.) that require longer and typically deeper inundation periods than those of vernal species. Accordingly, seasonal wetlands lack underlying hardpans common with vernal pools and swales. Vernal Pools: There are 0.439 acres of vernal pools within the survey area. In addition to supporting positive indicators for hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland hydrology, vernal pools exhibit unique characteristics. Vernal pools form where there is a soil layer below or at the surface that is impermeable or nearly impermeable (USFWS 2002). Precipitation and surface runoff become trapped or "perched" above this layer. Hardpans are formed by leaching, redeposition, and cementing of silica materials from high in the soil horizon to a lower (`B") horizon (USFWS 2002). In addition, vernal pools typically occur in landscapes that, at a broad scale, are shallowly sloping or nearly level, but on a finer scale may be quite bumpy or uneven. Complex "mima" or mound - Swale micro -relief, as is present onsite, results in the shallow un -drained depressions that form vernal pools. Since appropriate combinations of climate, soil, and topography often occur over continuous areas rather than in isolated spots, vernal pools in the Central Valley tend to occur in clusters called "complexes." Within these complexes, pools may be fed or connected by low drainage pathways called "swales," which were detected throughout the site. Swales are often themselves seasonal wetlands that remain inundated with water for much of the wet season, but not long enough to support strong vernal pool characteristics. Vernal pools may remain inundated until spring or early summer, sometimes filling and emptying numerous times during the wet season. Vernal pools gradually dry down during the spring, often forming a unique "bathtub ring" of flowers from endemic vernal pool plants blooming successively at the pool margins. Vernal Swales: There are 0.631 acres of vernal swales within the survey area. Vernal swales are distinctly different from vernal pools in their function as shallow conveyance channels. They typically connect vernal pools or convey shallow spring flows down gradual inclines often collecting water at the lowest extreme in the form of a vernal pool or seasonal wetland. Vernal swales and pools have hydrophytic species, successive rim blooms, and soils in common. Vernal swales are also prevalent in regions displaying mima topography. Butte Humane Society 8 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 • Other Waters of the United States Other Waters of the United States onsite include one intermittent stream which flows from east to west through the northern portion of the survey area and two roadside ditches which convey water from south to north along the eastern and western boundaries of the survey area. Other waters of the United States are seasonal or perennial water bodies, including lakes, stream channels, drainages, ponds, and other surface water features, that exhibit an ordinary high-water mark but lack positive indicators for one or more of the three wetland parameters (i.e., hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland hydrology) (33 CFR 328.4). We applied the above definition when delineating all Other Waters of the United States onsite. Drainages exhibited an ordinary high water mark and contained bed, bank, and scour morphology. Soils Two soil types occur within the project site. These are the Redtough-Fallager-Anita, Gravelly Duripan Complex, 0-3% slopes and the Wafap-Hamslough complex, 0-2% slopes. Both of these soils are listed on the Butte County Hydric soils list. A soils map and soil series descriptions are presented in Appendix A. Vegetation Surveys were conducted in January and vegetation was difficult to distinguish. Remnant wetland vegetation which was distinguishable in the seasonal wetlands and vernal pools, regularly consisted of Eryngium sp., Lythrum sp., and Rumex sp. Upland vegetation consisted of unidentifiable shoots and cotyledons. Upland and wetland boundaries were usually distinguishable and corresponded with the drainage patterns in wetlands. Hydrology Hydrology onsite includes one intermittent stream, which is an unnamed tributary to Pine Creek. This stream conveys water from east to west near the northern boundary of the survey area. Also within the survey area are numerous vernal swales which flow in a northerly direction toward this stream. Two roadside ditches convey water from south to north along the western and eastern boundaries of the survey area. Mound Swale topography within the survey area supports 17 vernal pools, 5 vernal swales and 4 seasonal wetlands. Copies of field data sheets are presented in Appendix B. For further explanation of field notes please contact Shirley Innecken at (530) 343-8327. Butte Humane Society 9 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 Site Photos WF15 OWN Butte Humane Society 10 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 --F1. 1 ��...iCi^`•Mu.C.i'•` - . ... _ WF20 R. v WF13 Butte Humane Society 12 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 References Environmental Laboratory. 1987. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetlands delineation manual. (Technical Report Y-87-1). U.S. Army Waterways Experiment Station. Vicksburg, MS. Federal Interagency Committee for Wetland Delineation. 1989. Federal manual for identifying and delineating jurisdictional wetlands. (Cooperative Technical Publication). U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Soil Conservation Service. Washington, DC. Reed, P.B., Jr. 1987. National list of plant species that occur in wetlands: California (Region 0). US. Fish and Wildl. Serv. Biol. Rep. 88(26.10) 135pp. US Fish and Wildlife Service. 2002. Federal Register: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Four Vernal Pool Crustaceans and Eleven Vernal Pool Plants in California and Southern Oregon. US Dept. of the Interior.67 (185):59884- 59885. Wetland Training Institute. 1995. Field guide for wetland delineation: 1987 Corps of Engineers manual. (WTI 95-3). Poolsville, MD. Butte Humane Society 13 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 Appendix A Soils Map and Soil Series Descriptions Only Available in Hard Copy Butte Humane Society Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 • 0 Appendix B Wetland Data Sheets Only Available in Hard Copy Butte Humane Society Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 • Date: 4/11/06 To: Butte Humane Society Attn: Cathy Augros 2579 Fair. St. Chico, CA 95928 • GALLAWAY CONSULTING, INC. 115 Meyers Street, Suite 120, Chico, CA 95928 Phone(530)343-8327 Faa(530)342-1882 RE: Butte County meadowfoam (Limnanthes floccosa ssp. californica) survey results for the Proposed Butte Humane Society, Butte County, California Dear Cathy Augros: As requested, the abovementioned proposed project site was surveyed by a qualified botanist (Appendix A) for Butte County meadowfoam (BCM), a federal and state endangered species and a California Native Plant Society (CNPS)1B.11 species. Biological Setting The project site is located between Highway 99 and the Hamilton Nord Cana Highway within Section 14, T23N R1W, of the U.S.G.S. Nord 7.5 -minute quadrangle (Figure 1). The survey area is mostly flat with evidence of disturbed mound swale topography. The project elevation is approximately 280 feet above sea level. Remnants of a rural residence are visible in the eastern portion of the survey area. Also discernible is evidence of past land disturbance from agricultural practices, including grading. The site is surrounded by agricultural land with Highway 99 to the east, and is characterized by non-native annual grasses and forbs and native vernal species. Two soil types occur within the project site, the Redtough-Fallager-Anita Gravelly Duripan Complex on 0-3% slopes and the Wafap- Hamslough complex on 0-2% slopes. Winter rainfall and inundation had been sufficient ' According to the CLAPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants Volume 7, 1 B.1 plants are species that are rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere; and are seriously endangered in California (over 80% of occurrences threatened /high degree and immediacy of threat). Butte Humane Society Location II Project is located in Butte County, CA .`r T23 N, Al W, section 14 G A L LAWAY Date of Aerial: Feb*26,2002. 0 0.5 1 Miles N Map Date: Jan. 26, 2006 CONSULTING, 1Nc. to allow for successful BCM seed germination. Butte County meadowfoam seedlings are known to tolerate brief periods of submergence. Therefore, the amount of flowering heads was not expected to diminish severely due to the unseasonably long rainy period. However, the reduced photoperiod was expected to affect the amount of completely open flowers compared to the 2005 bloom. The site is reasonably suitable for BCM in comparison to nearby known occurrence sites. According to the USFWS Recovery Plan for Vernal Pool Ecosystems of California and Southern Oregon (2005), both the swales and vernal pools where it grows are on alluvial terraces in annual grasslands with mima mound topography (Kelley and Associates Environmental Sciences 1992b, BioSystems Analysis, Inc. 1993). Swales vary in width from narrow channels to broad, pool -like. areas (LSA Associates, Inc. 1994). They may connect in branching, tree -like patterns or in net -like patterns around low mounds. Occupied swales are inundated periodically by water from the surrounding uplands, causing the soil to become saturated. However, L. floccosa ssp.californica does not persist in pools or swales that are inundated for prolonged periods or remain wet during the summer months, nor does it occur in drainages where water flows swiftly (Jokerst 1989, Kelley and Associates Environmental Sciences 1993a). Limnanthes floccosassp. californica has also been found occasionally in disturbed areas, such as drainage ditches, firebreaks, and graded sites (McNeill and Brown 1979, Jokerst 1989, Kelley and Associates Environmental Sciences 1992b, BioSystems Analysis, Inc. 1993, Kelley and Associates Environmental Sciences 1993a). There is interconnectedness of vernal features and branching swale patterns onsite. Furthermore, mima mound topography is also present onsite. In contrast, the lack of cobbly terrain, common in known BCM locations, dominance by non-native ungrazed grasses, and the overall disturbed nature and of the site suggests a less than ideal habitat for BCM. Methods The surveys were conducted on March 20, 2006 by Shirley Innecken, senior botanist. Surveys were conducted in accordance with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Guidelines for Conducting and Reporting Botanical Inventories for Federally Listed, Proposed and Candidate Plants (January 2000) (Appendix Q. The surveys were conducted during the appropriate flowering window for BCM which was confirmed by monitoring a known reference population located just east of Cohasset Road across from Ryan Avenue and the Chico Municipal Airport in Chico. The reference population also served to refresh the surveyor's visual search image. The reference population was visited weekly beginning February 20, 2006 until blooms were observed. The entire project site was traversed using parallel transects spaced 10 feet apart. Transects were stratified according to plant community types and all suitable habitat was closely inspected for BCM. A Trimble GeoXT was on hand to record BCM occurrences. Butte Humane Society BCM Survey • Results Butte County meadowfoam was not observed onsite. Prominent wetland species observed include rosy meadowfoam (Limnanthes douglasii ssp. rosea) and pale spike rush (Eleocharis macrostachya). If you have any questions or would like to schedule an onsite visit, please contact me at 343-8327. Sincerely, Shirley Innecken, Senior Botanist Butte Humane Society BCM Survey References BioSystems Analysis, Inc. 1993. Floristic inventory Butte 149 project. Unpublished report to the California Department of Transportation, Marysville. 69 pages + appendices. California Native Plant Society (CNPS). 2006. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (online edition, v7 -06a). California Native Plant Society. Sacramento, CA. Accessed on Mon, Apr. 10, 2006 from http://www.cnps.org/inventory Jokerst, J. D. 1989. A draft plan for the conservation of Butte County meadowfoam in the City of Chico. Limnanthes floccosa ssp. californica. Unpublished report to the City of Chico, California, 128 pages. Kelley and Associates Environmental Sciences, Inc. 1992b. Biological report on Butte County meadowfoam (Limnanthes floccosa ssp. californica) for Farm Credit Project, Bruce and Warfield Roads, Chico, Butte County, California. Revised version with 1992 data. Unpublished report, Davis, California. 11 pages + maps. Kelley and Associates Environmental Sciences, Inc. 1993a. Draft biological report on Butte County meadowfoam (Limnanthes floccosa ssp. californica) for Stonegate Project, southeast comer, Bruce and Warfield Roads, Chico, Butte County, California. Unpublished report, Davis, California. 8 pages. LSA Associates, Inc. 1994. Wetland mitigation and monitoring plan for the Stonegate property, Chico, Butte County, California. Unpublished report to Northstate Business Center, Chico, California. 29 pages. McNeill, C., and C. Brown. 1979. Rare plant status report: Limnanthes floccosa Howell ssp. californica Arroyo. California Native Plant Society, Sacramento. 3 pages. Butte Humane Society BCM Survey APPENDIX A BOTANIST QUALIFICATIONS APPENDICES Shirley Innecken, Botanist. Shirley Innecken has over 6 years of experience conducting wetland delineations ranging from 5 to 2,400 acres, performs valley elderberry longhorn beetle surveys (VELB), rare plant surveys, and habitat classification and mapping for the California Department of Water Resources in Northern California. Ms. Innecken has also participated in the Camp Tehama science education segment of the camp annual elementary school retreat. For four consecutive years she co -taught a unit introducing students to the field of plant ecology. Her areas of expertise include wetland delineation, general botanical surveys, rare plant surveys, habitat characterization, and VELB surveys. Her work experience includes providing botanical support for the Oroville Dam Hydroelectric Relicensing Project (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) and the Sites Reservoir Feasibility Project. In addition, Ms. Innecken was the project coordinator and botanist for the Big Chico Creek Stream Condition Inventory and co -wrote the final document for the Big Chico Creek Watershed Alliance. Ms. Innecken was also employed by the CSUC Research Foundation as the Environmental Projects Coordinator for the Bidwell Environmental Institute. Her more recent work experience includes conducting protocol -level rare plant surveys and a wetland inventory for a 2,400 acre Butte County meadowfoam (BCM) preserve in the northern Sierra Nevada foothills, and conducting a wetland inventory for the 1,700 acre Wildlands-Daley Ranch Mitigation Bank project in Palermo, CA. Ms. Innecken was instrumental in preparing the innovative Greenway Management Plan for the New Urban Builders Meriam Park project, Chico, CA. EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in ETHNOBOTANICAL ECOLOGY — Interdisciplinary Degree Department of Biological Sciences and Anthropology, California State University, Chico Awarded in May 1999 EXPERIENCE BOTANIST Gallaway Consulting, Inc. 115 Meyers Street, Suite 120, Chico, CA 95928 Starting and ending dates: May 2004 — present Conduct and manage rare plant surveys using standardized US Fish (USFWS) and Wildlife, Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and California Native Plant Society protocols. Supervise, manage, and conduct wetland delineations using the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (COE) 1987 protocol. Conduct Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle Surveys consistent with the USFWS 1999 Guidelines. Gather and organize baseline data for various environmental projects. Prepare Biological Resource Assessments, Preliminary Wetland Evaluations and Wetland Delineations. Assist in the preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents. Participate in interviewing and selecting field personnel. Facilitate client compliance with COE Section 404, Regional Water Quality Control Board Section 401 and DFG 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement requirements. Utilize various habitat characterization guides to create habitat maps, restoration plans, Preserve Plans, and Vegetation Management Plans. Develop proposals in response to project solicitations. Organize and manage multiple projects and administrative responsibilities. APPENDICES ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR The University Research Foundation — Bidwell Environmental Institute California State University, Chico, Chico, CA 95928 Starting and ending dates: May 2004 — October 2004 Managed the budgets and performed the administrative responsibilities for multiple environmental projects. Coordinated all projects for the local DFG Aquatic Bioassessment Lab (ABL). Developed and maintained working relationships with various non -profits, private consultants and state, and federal government agencies. Developed Scopes of Work and contracts below $5,000 for the ABL. Worked cooperatively with Research Foundation Proposal Development Specialists and Fiscal Analysts. WILDLIFE SURVEYOR Gallaway Consulting, Inc. 7 Sierra Nevada Court, Chico, CA 95928 Starting and ending dates: 2001 Field Season Participated in northern goshawk surveys in the Plumas National Forest using GIS and orienteering skills. Surveyed portions of the extensive Poison/Last Chance survey area. EXPEDITION PARTICIPANT Geo Explorers Western Sumatra, Indonesia Participated in an expedition to the Gunung Nalu region of western Sumatra, Indonesia. Assisted in collecting data supportive of efforts in establishing a forest reserve area in collaboration with the Indonesian government. Contributed to filming a documentary about western Sumatran rainforest resources and the need for conservation. BOTANISTITROJECT COORDINATOR Streamminders PO Box 68, Forest Ranch, CA 95942 Starting and ending dates: Fall 2000 Organized and conducted a Streams Conditions Inventory for a stretch of Big Chico Creek in lower Bidwell Park. Data was used to create a restoration plan for the site. Assisted in the production of the final document. SCIENTIFIC AID Department of Water Resources — Northern District 2440 Main Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 Starting and ending dates: May 1999 — May 2004 Conducted rare plant surveys using standardized US Fish (USFWS) and Wildlife, Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and California Native Plant Society protocols. Conducted wetland delineations using the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (COE) 1987 protocol. Conducted Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle Surveys consistent with the USFWS 1999 Guidelines. Gathered and organized baseline data for various environmental projects. Maintained restoration sites. Conducted botanical and habitat assessment surveys for the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC) Feather River Project. APPENDICES SCIENTIFIC AID Department of Water Resources — Northern District 2440 Main Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 Starting and ending dates: Fall 1998 — May 1999 Assisted in monitoring efforts for emigrating juvenile Chinook salmon and other native fishes on the Sacramento River from Los Molinos to Cottonwood, CA. Efforts included carcass surveys and juvenile collection and tagging. RESTORATION ASSISTANT (Seasonal Position) Kok'ee State Park, Kauai, III Starting and ending dates: Summer 1997 Participated in the eradication of invasive species in Kauai's mesic forests. Incorporated various eradication methods including manual and chemical elimination techniques and replanting of native species. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: • Sacramento Valley flora including portions of the Sierra Nevada, Coast, and Cascade Ranges • Wetland regulation and mitigation • Incorporation of COE Section 404, Regional Water Quality Control Board Section 401 and DFG 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement requirements in project planning • Listed wildlife and botanical species within and surrounding the Sacramento Valley • Sacramento Valley area habitats • Biological assessment and environmental impacts analysis Ability to: • Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with a diverse community including private land -owners, agency and non-profit personnel • Proficiently and effectively train and supervise field personnel • Utilize contemporary Geographic Information System (GIS) technology APPENDICES • APPENDIX B PERTINENT SOILS INFORMATION APPENDICES 10 Butte Humane Society Soils Map . 4 z »� R _G m_E_a_ae,Em See f - � 9 � � \ �$ \ � \ � \ - � � \ � � } � $ } ` / - � � © � � $ ,. . .rye \ _OW m_ERY _A_aY,A _ e,T-' �e� — � $ w % % m« � ...Project- . a. Project 0RAcres) > <. Soils 1 I—led}Me G&LL&W&Y M M?^ , ,& z a �i CONSULTING, INC. �\ 10 � � • APPENDIX C USFWS SURVEY PROTOCOL APPENDICES 11 0 0 Guidelines for Conducting and Reporting Botanical Inventories for Federally Listed, Proposed and Candidate Plants January, 2000 These guidelines describe protocols for conducting botanical inventories for federally listed, proposed and candidate plants, and describe minimum standards for reporting results. The Service will use, in part, the information outlined below in determining whether the project under consideration may affect any listed, proposed. or candidate plants, and in determining the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects. Field inventories should be conducted in a manner that will locate listed, proposed, or candidate species (target species) that may be present. The entire project area requires a botanical inventory, except developed agricultural lands. The field investigator(s) should: 1. Conduct inventories at the appropriate times of year when target species are present and identifiable. Inventories will include all potential habitats. Multiple site visits during a field season may be necessary to make observations during the appropriate phenological stage of all target species. 2. If available, use a regional or local reference population to obtain a visual image of the target species and associated habitat(s). If access to reference populations(s) is not available, investigators should study specimens from local herbaria. 3. List every species observed and compile a comprehensive list of vascular plants for the entire project site. Vascular plants need to be identified to a taxonomic level which allows rarity to be determined. 4. Report results of botanical field inventories that include: a. a description of the biological setting, including plant community, topography, soils, potential habitat of target species, and an evaluation of environmental conditions, such as timing or quantity of rainfall, which may influence the performance and expression of target species b. a map of project location showing scale, orientation, project boundaries, parcel size, and map quadrangle name c. survey dates and survey methodology(ies) d. if a reference population is available, provide a written narrative describing the target species reference population(s) used, and date(s) when observations were made e. a comprehensive list of all vascular plants occurring on the project site for each habitat type f. current and historic land uses of the habitat(s) and degree of site alteration g. presence of target species off-site on adjacent parcels, if known h. an assessment of the biological significance or ecological quality of the project site in a local and regional context 5. If target species is(are) found, report results that additionally include: a. a map showing federally listed, proposed and candidate species distribution as they relate to the proposed project b. if target species is (are) associated with wetlands, a description of the direction and integrity of flow of surface hydrology. If target species is (are) affected by adjacent off-site hydrological influences, describe these factors. c. the target species phenology and microhabitat, an estimate of the number of individuals of each target species per unit area; identify areas of high, medium and low density of target species over the project site, and provide acres of occupied habitat of target species. Investigators could provide color slides, photos or color copies of photos of target species or representative habitats to support information or descriptions contained in reports. d. the degree of impact(s), if any, of the proposed project as it relates to the potential unoccupied habitat of target habitat. 6. Document findings of target species by completing California Native Species Field Survey Form(s) and submit form(s) to the Natural Diversity Data Base maintained by the Natural Heritage Division of the California Department of Fish & Game. Documentation of determinations and/or voucher specimens may be useful in cases of taxonomic ambiguities, habitat. or range extensions. 7. Report as an addendum to the original survey, any change in abundance and distribution of target plants in subsequent years. Project sites with inventories older than 3 years from the current date of project proposal submission will likely need additional survey. 8. Adverse conditions may prevent investigator(s) from determining presence or identifying some target species in potential habitat(s) of target species. Disease, drought, predation, or herbivory may preclude the presence or identification of target species in any year. An additional botanical inventory(les) in a subsequent year(s) may be required if adverse conditions occur in a potential habitat(s). Investigator(s) may need to discuss such conditions. Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile www.buftecounty.n6t/dds ADMINISTRATION " BUILDING " PLANNING June 7, _2011 Butte Humane Society Attn: Director 2579 Fair Street Chico, CA 95928 Re: UP07-0003 Status, APN 047-100-187 Dear Director: On February 12, 2007, the Butte Humane Society applied for a Use Permit to relocate their shelter to the parcel (APN 047-100-187) at 15521 Highway 99. The project was deemed complete on March 7, 2007, but additional information was requested in order for staff to proceed with the project. For your reference, I have attached a.copy of the complete letter. As project planner, I'm hoping to -get an update on the status of this Use Permit. If it 'is . not longer.a viable project, please provide me with a request to withdrawal the application. If your plans are still to move forward with this application, I suggest we arrange a meeting to address the outstanding information staff needs to continue processing the application. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, I can be reached between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00' `p.m.; Monday through Friday, at (530) 538-7376, or via e-mail at mmichelenagbuttecounty.net. Since ly, Mark Michelena Senior Planner Enc. Butte County Department ofDevelopment Senices Tim Snellings, DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive. Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538.7785 Facsimile ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * GIS * PLANNING March 7, 2007 Cathy Augros Butte Humane Society 2579 Fair Street Chico, CA 95928 Re: Application Complete — UP07-0003 for APN 047-100-187 Dear Ms Augros: Pursuant to Section 20-62 (1 and 2) of the Butte County Subdivision Ordinance and Section 65943 of California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, the above referenced project was deemed "complete" at the Butte County interdepartmental review on March 7, 2007. Environmental review will now be conducted pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in order to determine what type of environmental document is required to process this project. Upon completion of environmental review and the staff report, the project will be scheduled for a hearing before the Butte County Planning Commission. You will be notified by mail of the date, time, and location of that hearing. Your project description states the following regarding animal waste disposal: "The indoor kennel where the animals are housed will have a natural ground area which will allow for removal of the. animal feces, and the urine will go directly into the ground through a ground system of layers of drain rock to be proposed at a late date. This type of kennel flooring will alleviate the need for an excessive sewage disposal treatment system." Please note that the Environmental Health Division will require an engineered sanitary system to dispose of animal waste at the facility. Please provide the following information in order that Staff can prepare an agenda report for the Planning Commission and an environmental document to satisfy the above-mentioned requirements for CEQA: A narrative and tabular impact and mitigation analysis for the project's existing, affected and avoided jurisdictional waters, and the proposed mitigation for impacts, including hard and electronic exhibits (in AutoCAD and/or ESRI GIS format) overlaying mapped jurisdictional waters and the site plan. (structures, access roads, parking lots, outdoor animal areas, etc) showing avoided and affected jurisdictional waters. 2. As there are vernal pools on site, are you assuming presence of vernal pool shrimp species protected by the Endangered Species Act and, if so, will you be engaging in a Section 7 Consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service? 3. A narrative describing when, how and where mitigation for impacts will be accomplished (e.g., if off-site mitigation is proposed, please describe the location(s), whether mitigation will occur by preservation, enhancement, creation or through a mitigation bank, a timetable, and a preliminary mitigation and monitoring plan if one will be required). 4. A description of the proposed facility, including the number and types of species to be served, hours of operation, number of staff (paid and volunteer), expected daily auto visits (staff and public), and the reason(s) why the move from your current facility is being made. This information will greatly assist us in processing your application. Should you have any further questions regarding this matter, I can be reached between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 " p.m., Monday through Friday, at (530) 53876706, or via e-mail at cthomas@buttecounty.net. Sincerely, Chris Thomas Associate Planner CC. Robert Capshaw ERA Capshaw Realty 3075 Cohasset Road Chico, CA 95973 V Butte County Department ofDevelopment Services Tim Snellings, DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * GIS * PLANNING Cathy Augros Butte Humane Society 2579 Fair Street Chico, CA 95928 Re: Application Complete — UP07-0003 for APN 047-100-187 Dear Ms Augros: Pursuant to Section 20-62 (1 and 2) of the Butte County Subdivision Ordinance and Section 65943 of California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, the above referenced project was deemed "complete" at the Butte County interdepartmental review on March 7, 2007. Environmental review will 'now be conducted pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in order to determine what type of environmental document is required to process this project. Upon completion of environmental review and the staff report, the project will be scheduled for a hearing before the Butte County Planning Commission. You will be notified by mail of the date, time, and location of that hearing. Yourproject description states the following regarding animal waste disposal: "The indoor kennel where the animals are housed will have a natural ground area which will allow for removal of the animal feces, and the urine will go directly into the ground through a ground system of layers of drain rock to be proposed at a late date. This type of kennel flooring will alleviate the need for an excessive sewage disposal treatment system." Please note that the Environmental Health Division will require an engineered sanitary system to dispose of animal waste at the facility. Please provide the following information in order that Staff can prepare an agenda report for the Planning Commission and an environmental document to satisfy the above-mentioned requirements for CEQA: A narrative and tabular impact and mitigation analysis for the project's existing, affected and avoided jurisdictional waters, and the proposed mitigation for impacts, including hard and electronic exhibits (in AutoCAD and/or ESRI GIS format) overlaying mapped jurisdictional waters and the site plan (structures, access roads, parking lots, outdoor animal areas, etc) showing avoided and affected jurisdictional waters. 2. As there are vernal pools on site, are you assuming presence of vernal pool shrimp species protected by the Endangered Species Act and, if so, will you be engaging in a Section 7 Consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service? 3. A narrative describing when, how and where mitigation for impacts will be accomplished (e.g., if off-site mitigation is proposed, please describe the location(s), whether mitigation will occur by preservation, enhancement, creation or through a mitigation bank, -a timetable, and a preliminary mitigation and monitoring plan if one will be required). 4. A description of the proposed facility, including the number and types of species to be served, hours of operation, number of staff (paid and volunteer), expected daily auto visits (staff and public), and the reason(s) why the move from your current facility is being made. This information will greatly assist us in processing your application. Should you have any further questions regarding this matter, I can be reached between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (530) - 538-6706, or via e-mail at cthomas@buttecounty.net. Sincerely, Chris Thomas Associate Planner cc. Robert Capshaw ERA Capshaw Realty 3075 Cohasset Road Chico, CA 95973 0 November 2, 2006 Butte County Humane Society 2579 Fair Street Chico, CA 95928 Attention: Cathy Augros RE: Pre -application review for use permit for an animal shelter for Butte County Humane Society on APN 047-100-187 Our office has reviewed the information provided regarding the ground water monitoring done on this parcel during the 2005/2006 rainy season and a letter provided by Paul Krohn, P.E. regarding the parcels capability for achieving sewage disposal. We are also in receipt of a letter from Earl Watson, licensed well driller regarding the availability of domestic water. The information provided is sufficient for us to conclude that satisfactory sewage disposal and water supply should be achievable on this parcel for the proposed use. The pre -application process is completed. The pre -application did not provide information as to the proposed number of or specific types of animals proposed to be housed at the shelter. These details can be worked out as the project moves farther along into the actual building phase. A permit for the septic system is required prior to receiving the building permit. At the design phase we will require detailed information about the waste flow from the facility and the percolation rate of the receiving soils. This letter reviews only our division's specific criteria regarding your use permit and should not be interpreted as an approval by the County of Butte of your use permit. Many other considerations remain to be evaluated. Requirements of other agencies could also cause our requirements for the project to change. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Yours truly, Doug Fogel, Program Manager Cc: planning division E • Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 . (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile www.buttecounty.net/dds February 22, 2007 ADMINISTRATION " BUILDING'` PLANNING TO: Public Works QQ- FROM: Chris Thomas, Butte County Planning Division SUBJECT: Request for Comments on a Development/Land Use Application APPLICANT: BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY, UP07-0003 APN: 047-100-187 DATE OF Inter -Departmental Review: 3/7/07 M IDR RESPONSE REGARDING 3/5/07 COMPLETENESS OF APPLICATION DUE BY: AGENCY/DEPARTMENT 3/22/07 CONDITIONS/MITIGATION MEASURES DUE BY: The Planning Division has received a project application as described below. This application is being provided to you for review. This is your opportunity to make comments regarding the completeness of this application, to be determined at the Inter -Departmental Review (IDR) Committee meeting on 3/7/07, and/or to recommend conditions and/or mitigation measures relevant to your-agency's/department's area of expertise and jurisdiction. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Use Permit for the Butte Humane Society's Animal Shelter in Chico, to be located at 15521 Highway 99 and accessed from Hamilton Nord -Cana Highway.. COUNTY SUPERVISOR DISTRICT NO.: 2 ZONING: A-40 (Agricultural, forty -acre parcels), GENERAL PLAN: OFC If a response cannot be submitted prior to the due dates listed above, please call Chris Thomas at 530-538-6706 or send him an email at cthomas@buttecounty.net. You do not have to respond to this request if you have no comments to include. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please return response to project planner. IDR COMMITTEE - APPLICATION COMPLETE ❑ No Name:D � Date: 21 Yes Name: �-�' � Date: a ZA6/Zva 7 KVIanningTROJECTSUrakit Merge Documents\REQUEST FOR COMMENTS.doc CUx/!I /rte 4-rrgcgC l 7a 117tAC <«T /�GGr RIECOWD FEB 2 2 2007 COUNTY OF BUTrP_ LAND DEMu opmW DIV ti.. • BUTTE COUNTY • STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Butte Humane Society DATE: 02-28-2007 AGENT: APN: 047-100-187 FILE #: UP07-0003 PLANNER: Chris Thomas PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKED CONDITIONS: A. STREETS ® 1. Prior to establishing use, obtain an encroachment permit and construct a standard S -18B road approach in accordance with County Improvement Standards, at the intersection of Hamilton Nord Cana Highway and to proposed 24' driveway. Adequate sight distance at the intersection of access road and Hamilton Nord Cana Highway shall be provided. Right-of-way required for construction of road approach and roadside drainage shall be provided. ® 2. Prior to establishing use, deed to Butte County in fee simple 30 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Hamilton Nord Cana Highway along the entire property frontage. ❑ 3. Prior to establishing use,. submit road and drainage improvement plans for the installation and construction of the street frontage improvements on I to 6 County Improvement Standards. Improve parcel l frontage to a l2' :' fill street section on I to an RS -3 road standard including, but not limited to curb, gutter and sidewalk for parcels with gross acreage of one acre or less. Construct or install the required improvements. ❑ 4. Prior to establishing use, relinquish abutter's rights of access to Butte County along the I frontage of parcels 11 except at approved access points. B. DRAINAGE ® I. Prior to establishing use, a plan for a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plans shall detail existing drainage conditions and shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained or retained 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. ❑ 2. Prior to establishing use, establish 100 year flood plain elevations and the lowest floor elevations for any structures, in accordance with Butte County Code §26-25. Show on the additional map sheet the elevations (by contours) and the location of an accepted NGVD29 (National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929) 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. . P, Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile www.buffecounty.net/dds February 22, 2007 ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * PLANNING TO: California Department of Forestry FROM: Chris Thomas, Butte County Planning Division SUBJECT: Request for Comments on a Development/Land Use Application APPLICANT: BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY, UP07-0003 APN: 047-100-187 DATE OF Inter -Departmental Review: 3/7/07 IDR RESPONSE REGARDING 3/5/07 COMPLETENESS OF APPLICATION DUE BY: AGENCY/DEPARTMENT 3/22/07 CONDITIONS/MITIGATION MEASURES DUE BY: The Planning Division has received a project application as described below. This application is being provided to you for review. This is your opportunity to make comments regarding the completeness of this application, to be determined at the Inter -Departmental Review (IDR) Committee meeting on 3/7/07, and/or to recommend conditions and/or mitigation measures relevant to your agency's/department's area of expertise and jurisdiction. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Use Permit for the Butte Humane Society's Animal Shelter in Chico, to be located at 15521 Highway 99 and accessed from Hamilton Nord -Cana Highway.. COUNTY SUPERVISOR DISTRICT NO.: 2 ZONING: A-40 (Agricultural, forty -acre parcels), GENERAL PLAN: OFC If a response cannot be submitted prior to the due dates listed above, please call Chris Thomas at 530-538-6706 or send him an email at cthomas@buttecounty.net. You do not have to respond to this request if you have no comments to include. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please return response to project planner. IDR COMMITTEE – APPLICATION COMPLETE ❑ No Name: Date: Yes Name:i7�i_ �(�,ZL.,.,trO` Date: 2. Z7-0 0 % KAPlanning\PROJECTS\Trakit Merge Documents\REQUEST FOR COMMENTS.doc BUTTE COUNTY STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR USE PERMIT APPLICANT: BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY DATE: 2/9/2007 AGENT: <undefined value> APN: 047-100-187 FILE #: UP07-0003 PLANNER: Chris Thomas PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Use Permit for the Butte Humane Society's Animal Shelter in Chico, to be located at 15521 Highway 99 and accessed from Hamilton Nord -Cana Highway. Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKED CONDITIONS: J. FIRE CLEARANCE ❑ 1. Construction, installation or development of buildings and/or roads, driveways, gates and bridges on parcels/lots shall comply with the latest California Fire Safe Regulations—Public Resources Code 4290, 4291 and current Butte County Improvement Standards, whichever is stricter. 2. Prior to construction, a pressurized community water system for fire protection is required. Bonding may be allowed with the approval of the County Fire Chief. Average �j: required hydrant spacing is feet, hydrant size inches, and residual fire flow of GPM. Fire hydrant identification, road reflectors or post reflectors acceptable to the County Fire Chief shall be installed or bonded, prior to Parcel or Final map recordation. ASubmit plans to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to construction. ❑ 3. Place a note on a separate document and recorded concurrently with the Parcel, Final map or an additional map sheet stating that "Fire suppression sprinkler systems shall be installed in all new residential dwellings in accordance with NFPA Standard 13D, unless a pressurized community water system with hydrants that meet Fire Department specifications serves the property." A note stating "Automatic Fire Sprinklers conforming to NFPA Standard 13D required" is to be added to all affected building plans. ❑ 4. In lieu of hydrant installation, prior to recordation of the Parcel or Final map, payment shall be made into the hydrant fund at the current rate per lineal foot of street frontage. 5. Prior to building construction, provide an all weather access of at least 10 feet wide and vertical clearance of 15 feet that will allow for ingress and egress and accommodate a 40,000 -pound fire apparatus to within 150 feet of all structures. ❑ 6. Place a note on a separate document, which is to be recorded concurrently with the Parcel or Final map, or on an additional map sheet stating, "Building identification and/or addresses shall be installed in conformance with Public Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted at the time of permit issuance and maintained continuously thereafter. MEMORANDUM To: Chris -Thomas From: Steve Fowler Date: February 27, 2007 Re: UP07-0003 Butte Humane Society I spoke with the battalion chief who covers the north Chico area and he and l,have agreed to lessen the requirements for a pressurized fire protection water system for UP07-0003. Normally a commercial site with the amount of building square footage shown on their site map would require 3 hydrants and over 3,000 gallons of water per minute. If the Society builds all metal kennels we will allow one hydrant which will have to flow at least 1,000 GPM. The specific location of the fire hydrant will be determined by the fire department in consultation with the developer. 0 0 Page 1 of 1 Thomas, Chris From: Schroth, Eric Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 2:55 PM To: Thomas, Chris Subject: UP07-0003 Chris, I modified PW conditions in Trackit to deed 40' ROW from centerline of Nord -Cana Highway. Com. Ws.�� Butte County Public Works Land Development Division 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Phone: (530) 538-7266 FAX: (530) 538-7171 4/6/2007 Page 1 of 1 Michelena, Mark From: Kristen Staggs [kristen@buttehumane.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 1:12 PM To: Michelena, Mark . Subject: RE: UP07-0003 Status, APN 047-100-187 Mark, Sorry for the delay on this - almost forgot to do it! You can close .this permit request UP07-0003. We will not be relocating at this time (unless . someone donates about $15M - LOL) Thank you and let me know if there is anything else that we can provide. Have a great day. Kristen Staggs Board of Directors Butte Humane Society www.buttehumane.orfz "Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage. " —Sri Aurobindo 8/16/2011 • 0 Butte Humane Society UP07-0003: Animal shelter on APN 047-100-187. Owner/Applicant: Butte Humane society Representative: Robert Capshaw, Capshaw Realty Location and Current Use: 15521 Highway 99, about 6 miles north of Chico. Empty grasslands; once had a mobile home on east side but is now removed. Project Description: Future home of Butte Humane Society. Three 5,000 sq ft buildings (offices, indoor kennel areas, exam rooms), parking, landscaping and large animal pastures. Animal waste to be handled by use of a natural ground area underlain by layers of drain rock (alleviating need for sewage disposal system). Gone through predevelopment review (06-03 — Mark Michelena); also two land development projects in TrakIt still under review (LD -0199 and 0201). Supervisor District: #2 — Jane Dolan Current Zoning: A-40 (5/16/78) General Plan: OFC, consistent with A-40 zone. Site Description: • 20 acre parcel, flat, bounded by Highway 99 and Nord Cana Highway. • Unnamed stream (tributary to Pine Creek) on north side • 1.534 acres of jurisdictional wetlands (0.321 seasonal wetland, 0.439 vernal pool, 0.631 vernal swale) • Survey for Butte County meadowfoam (federal and state endangered species and CNPS 1B.1 species) was negative • Class III soils - prime Other: Use permit will remove land with Class III soils from possibility of ag productivity — significant impact? History: APN 047-100-187 was created by Grant Deed recorded March 28, 1966 (Bk 1420 Pg 24). Permits for mobile home (now removed) in 1992. Comments/Conditions Building: None Public Works: COMPLETE A. STREETS 1. 1. Prior to establishing use, obtain an encroachment permit and construct a standard S-1 8B road approach in accordance with County 0 Improvement Standards, at the intersection of Hamilton Nord Cana Highway and to proposed 24' driveway. Adequate sight distance at the intersection of access road and Hamilton Nord Cana Highway shall be provided. Right-of-way required for construction of road approach and roadside drainage shall be provided. 2. Prior to establishing use, deed to Butte County in fee simple 30 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Hamilton Nord Cana Highway along the entire property frontage. B. DRAINAGE 1. Prior to establishing use, a plan for a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plans shall detail existing drainage conditions and shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained or retained 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. Environmental Health: COMPLETE Wet season surveys completed — notes number of or types of animals at shelter will need to be provided at some time — "a permit for the septic system is required prior to receiving the building permit. At the design phase we will require detailed information about waste flow from the facility and the percolation rate of the receiving soils." CDF: COMPLETE S. FIRE CLEARANCE 2. Prior to construction, a pressurized community water system for fire protection is required. (Note: Normally a commercial site with the amount of building square footage shown on their site map would require 3 hydrants and over 3,000 gallons of water per minute. If the Society builds all metal kennels we will allow one hydrant which will have to flow at least 1,000 GPM. The specific location of the fire hydrant will be determined by the fire department in consultation with the developer.) 5. Prior to building construction, provide an all weather access of at least 10 feet wide and vertical clearance of 15 feet that will allow for ingress and egress and accommodate a 40,0000 pound fire apparatus to within 150 feet of all structures. Ag Commission: None OFi `I� 0 0 0 a Ij c �o Z � I O ep Z i Date: 4/11/06 To: Butte Humane Society Attn: Cathy Augros 2579 Fair St. Chico, CA 95928 GALWAY CONSULTING, INC. 115 Meyers Street, Suite 120, Chico, CA 95928 Phone(530)343-8327 Fax(530)342-1882 RE: Butte County meadowfoam (Limnanthes floccosa ssp. californica) survey results for the Proposed Butte Humane Society, Butte County, California Dear Cathy Augros: I i As requested, the abovementioned proposed project site was surveyed by a qualified botanist (Appendix A) for Butte County meadowfoam (BCM), a federal and state endangered species and a California Native Plant Society (CNPS)1B.11 species. Biological Setting The project site is located between Highway 99 and. the Hamilton Nord Cana Highway within Section 14, T23N R1W, of the U.S.G.S. Nord 7.5 -minute quadrangle (Figure 1). The survey area is mostly flat with evidence of disturbed mound swale topography. The project elevation is approximately 280 feet above sea level. Remnants of a rural residence are visible in the eastern portion of the survey area. Also discernible is evidence of past land disturbance from agricultural practices, including grading. The site is surrounded by agricultural land with Highway 99 to the east, and is characterized by non-native annual grasses and forbs and native vernal species. Two soil types occur within the project site, the Redtough-Fallager-Anita Gravelly Duripan Complex on 0-3% slopes and the Wafap- Hamslough complex on 0-2% slopes. Winter rainfall and inundation had been sufficient ' According to the CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants Volume 7, 1B.1 plants are species that are rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere; and are seriously endangered in California (over 80% of occurrences threatened /high degree and immediacy of threat). i 0 Butte Humane Society Location Project is located in Butte County, CA T23 N, R1 W, Section 14 (W�" G A L LAWAY Date of Aerial: Feb. 26, 2002. 0 0.5 1 Miles N Map Dale: Jan. 26, 2006 CONSULTING, INC. to allow for successful BCM seed germination. Butte County meadowfoam seedlings are known to tolerate brief periods of submergence. Therefore, the amount of flowering heads was not expected to diminish severely due to the unseasonably long rainy period. However, the reduced photoperiod was expected to affect the amount of completely open flowers compared to the 2005 bloom. The site is reasonably suitable for BCM in comparison to nearby known occurrence sites. According to the USFWS Recovery Plan for Vernal Pool Ecosystems of California and Southern Oregon (2005), both the swales and vernal pools where it grows are on alluvial terraces in annual grasslands with mima mound topography (Kelley and Associates Environmental Sciences 1992b, BioSystems Analysis, Inc. 1993). Swales vary in width from narrow channels to broad, pool -like areas (LSA Associates, Inc. 1994). They may connect in branching, tree -like patterns or in net -like patterns around low mounds. Occupied §wales are inundated periodically by water from the surrounding uplands, causing the soil to become saturated. However, L. floccosa ssp.californica does not persist in pools or swales that are inundated for prolonged periods or remain wet during the summer months; nor does it occur in drainages where water flows swiftly (Jokerst 1989, Kelley and Associates Environmental Sciences 1993a). Limnanthes floccosassp. californica has also been found occasionally in disturbed areas, such as drainage ditches, firebreaks, and graded sites (McNeill and. Brown 1979, Jokerst 1989, Kelley and Associates Environmental Sciences 1992b, BioSystems Analysis, Inc. 1993, Kelley and Associates Environmental Sciences 1993a). There is interconnectedness of vernal features and branching swale patterns onsite. Furthermore, mima mound topography is also present onsite. In contrast, the lack of cobbly terrain, common in known BCM locations, dominance by non-native ungrazed grasses, and the overall disturbed nature and of the site suggests a less than ideal habitat for BCM. Methods The surveys were conducted on March 20, 2006 by Shirley Innecken, senior botanist. Surveys were conducted in accordance with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Guidelines for Conducting and Reporting Botanical Inventories for Federally Listed, Proposed and Candidate Plants (January 2000) (Appendix C). The surveys were conducted during the appropriate flowering window for BCM which was confirmed by monitoring a known reference population located just east of Cohasset Road across from Ryan Avenue and the Chico Municipal Airport in Chico. The reference population also served to refresh the surveyor's visual search image. The reference population was visited weekly beginning February 20, 2006 until blooms were observed. The entire project site was traversed using parallel transects spaced 10 feet apart. Transects were stratified according to plant community types and all suitable habitat was closely inspected for BCM. A Trimble GeoXT was on hand to record BCM occurrences. Butte Humane Society BCM Survey Results Butte County meadowfoam was not observed onsite. Prominent wetland species observed include rosy meadowfoam (Limnanthes douglasii ssp. rosea) and pale spike rush (Eleocharis macrostachya). If you have any questions or would like to schedule an onsite visit, please contact me at 343-8327. Sincerely, Shirley Innecken, Senior Botanist Butte Humane Society BCM Survey 4 C� References • Biosystems Analysis, Inc. 1993. Floristic inventory Butte 149 project. Unpublished report to the California Department of Transportation, Marysville. 69 pages + appendices. California Native Plant Society (CNPS). 2006. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (online edition, v7 -06a). California Native Plant Society. Sacramento, CA. Accessed on Mon, Apr. 10, 2006 from http://www.cnps.org/inventory Jokerst, J. D. 1989. A draft plan for the conservation of Butte County meadowfoam in the City of Chico. Limnanthes floccosa ssp. californica. Unpublished report to the City of Chico, California, 128 pages. Kelley and Associates Environmental Sciences, Inc. 1992b. Biological report on Butte County meadowfoam (Limnanthes floccosa ssp. californica) for Farm Credit Project, Bruce and Warfield Roads, Chico, Butte County, California. Revised version with 1992 data. Unpublished report, Davis, California. 11 pages + maps. Kelley and Associates Environmental Sciences, Inc. 1993a. Draft biological report on Butte County meadowfoam (Limnanthes floccosa ssp. californica) for Stonegate Project, southeast corner, Bruce and Warfield Roads, Chico, Butte County, California. Unpublished report, Davis, California. 8 pages. LSA Associates, Inc. 1994. Wetland mitigation and monitoring plan for the Stonegate property, Chico, Butte County, California. Unpublished report to Northstate Business Center, Chico, California. 29 pages. McNeill, C., and C. Brown. 1979. Rare plant status report: Limnanthes floccosa Howell ssp. californica Arroyo. California Native Plant Society, Sacramento. 3 pages. Butte Humane Society BCM Survey APPENDIX A BOTANIST QUALIFICATIONS APPENDICES Shirley Innecken, Botanist. Shirley Innecken has over 6 years of experience conducting wetland delineations ranging from 5 to 2,400 acres, performs valley elderberry longhorn beetle surveys (VELB), rare plant surveys, and habitat classification and mapping for the California Department of Water Resources in Northern California. Ms. Innecken has also participated in the Camp Tehama science education segment of the camp annual'elementary school retreat. For four consecutive years she co -taught a unit introducing students to the field of plant ecology. Her areas of expertise include wetland delineation, general botanical surveys, rare plant surveys, habitat characterization, and VELB surveys. Her work experience includes providing botanical support for the Oroville Dam Hydroelectric Relicensing Project (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) and the Sites Reservoir Feasibility Project. In addition, Ms. Innecken was the project coordinator and botanist for the Big Chico Creek Stream Condition Inventory and co -wrote the final document for the Big Chico Creek Watershed Alliance. Ms. Innecken was also employed by the CSUC Research Foundation as the Environmental Projects Coordinator for the Bidwell Environmental Institute. Her more recent work experience includes conducting protocol -level rare plant surveys and a wetland inventory for a 2,400 acre Butte County meadowfoam (BCM) preserve in the northern Sierra Nevada foothills, and conducting a wetland inventory for the 1,700 acre Wildlands-Daley Ranch Mitigation Bank project in) Palermo, CA. Ms. Innecken was instrumental in preparing the innovative Greenway Management Plan for the New Urban Builders Meriam Park project, Chico, CA. EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in ETHNOBOTANICAL ECOLOGY — Interdisciplinary Degree Department of Biological Sciences and Anthropology, California State University, Chico Awarded in May 1999 EXPERIENCE BOTANIST Gallaway Consulting, Inc. 115 Meyers Street, Suite 120, Chico, CA 95928 Starting and ending dates: May 2004 — present Conduct and manage rare plant surveys using standardized US Fish (USFWS) and Wildlife, Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and California Native Plant Society protocols. Supervise, manage, and conduct wetland delineations using the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (COE) 1987 protocol. Conduct Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle Surveys consistent with the USFWS 1999 Guidelines. Gather and organize baseline data for various environmental projects. Prepare Biological Resource Assessments, Preliminary Wetland Evaluations and Wetland Delineations. Assist in the preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents. Participate in interviewing and selecting field personnel. Facilitate client compliance with COE Section 404, Regional Water Quality Control Board Section 401 and DFG 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement requirements. Utilize various habitat characterization guides to create habitat maps, restoration plans, Preserve Plans, and Vegetation Management Plans. Develop proposals in response to project solicitations. Organize and manage multiple projects and administrative responsibilities. APPENDICES } ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR ' The University Research Foundation — Bidwell Environmental Institute California State University, Chico, Chico, CA 95928 Starting and ending dates: May 2004 — October 2004 Managed the budgets and performed the administrative responsibilities for multiple environmental projects. Coordinated all projects for the local DFG Aquatic Bioassessment Lab (ABL). Developed and maintained working relationships with various non -profits, private consultants and state, and federal government agencies. ,Developed Scopes of Work and contracts . below $5,000 for the ABL. Worked cooperatively with Research Foundation Proposal Development Specialists and Fiscal Analysts. WILDLIFE SURVEYOR Gallaway Consulting, Inc. 7 Sierra Nevada Court, Chico, CA 95928 Starting and ending dates: 2001 Field Season Participated in northern goshawk surveys in the Plumas National Forest using GIS and orienteering skills. Surveyed portions of the extensive Poison/Last Chance survey area. j EXPEDITION PARTICIPANT Geo Explorers Western Sumatra, Indonesia { I Participated in an expedition to the Gunung Nalu region of western Sumatra, Indonesia. Assisted in collecting data supportive of efforts in establishing a forest reserve area in collaboration with the Indonesian government. Contributed to filming a documentary about western Sumatran rainforest resources and the need for conservation. I BOTANISTIPROJECT COORDINATOR Streamminders PO Box 68, Forest Ranch, CA 95942 Starting and ending dates: Fall 2000 Organized and conducted a Streams Conditions Inventory for a stretch of Big Chico Creek in lower Bidwell Park. Data was used to create a restoration plan for the site. Assisted in the production of the final document. SCIENTIFIC AID ' Department of Water Resources — Northern District 2440 Main Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 Starting and ending dates: May 1999 — May 2004 Conducted rare plant surveys using standardized US Fish (USFWS) and Wildlife, Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and California Native Plant Society protocols. Conducted wetland delineations using the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (COE) 1987 protocol. Conducted Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle Surveys consistent with the USFWS 1999 Guidelines. Gathered and organized baseline data for various environmental projects. Maintained restoration sites. Conducted botanical and habitat assessment surveys for the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC) Feather River Project. APPENDICES 8 • 0 SCIENTIFIC AID Department of Water Resources — Northern District 2440 Main Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 Starting and ending dates: Fall 1998 — May 1999 Assisted in monitoring efforts for emigrating juvenile Chinook salmon and other native fishes on the Sacramento River from Los Molinos to Cottonwood, CA. Efforts included carcass surveys and juvenile collection and tagging. RESTORA TION ASSISTANT (Seasonal Position) Kok'ee State Park, Kauai, HI Starting and ending dates: Summer 1997 Participated in the eradication of invasive species in Kauai's mesic forests. Incorporated various eradication methods including manual and chemical elimination techniques and replanting of native species. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: • Sacramento Valley flora including portions of the Sierra Nevada, Coast, and Cascade Ranges • Wetland regulation and mitigation • Incorporation of COE Section 404, Regional Water Quality Control Board Section 401 and DFG 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement requirements in project planning • Listed wildlife and botanical species within and surrounding the Sacramento Valley • Sacramento Valley area habitats • Biological assessment and environmental impacts analysis Ability to: • Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with a diverse community including private land -owners, agency and non-profit personnel • Proficiently and effectively train and supervise field personnel • Utilize contemporary Geographic Information System (GIS) technology APPENDICES 0 APPENDIX B PERTINENT SOILS INFORMATION APPENDICES 10 • APPENDIX C USFWS SURVEY PROTOCOL 0 APPENDICES 11 0 i Guidelines for Conducting and Reporting Botanical Inventories for Federally Listed, Proposed and Candidate Plants January, 2000 These guidelines describe protocols for conducting botanical inventories for federally listed, proposed and candidate plants, and describe minimum standards for reporting results. The Service will use, in part, the information outlined below in determining whether the project under consideration may affect any listed, proposed. or candidate plants, and in determining the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects. Field inventories should be conducted in a manner that will locate listed, proposed, or candidate species (target species) that may be present. The entire project area requires a botanical inventory, except developed agricultural lands. The field investigator(s) should: 1. Conduct inventories at the appropriate times of year when target species are present and identifiable. Inventories will include all potential habitats. Multiple site visits during a field season may be necessary to make observations during the appropriate phenological stage of all target species. 2. If available, use a regional or local reference population to obtain a visual image of the target species and associated habitat(s). If access to reference populations(s) is not available, investigators should study specimens from local herbaria. 3. List every species observed and compile a comprehensive list of vascular plants for the entire project site. Vascular plants need to be identified to a taxonomic level which allows rarity to be determined. 4. Report results of botanical field inventories that include: a. a description of the biological setting, including plant community, topography, soils, potential habitat of target species, and an evaluation of environmental conditions, such as timing or quantity of rainfall, which may influence the performance and expression of target species b. a map of project location showing scale, orientation, project boundaries, parcel size, and map quadrangle name c. survey dates and survey methodology(ies) d. if a reference population is available, provide a written narrative describing the target species reference population(s) used, and date(s) when observations were made e. a comprehensive list of all vascular plants occurring on the project site for each habitat type f. current and historic land uses of the habitat(s) and degree of site alteration g. presence of target species off-site on adjacent parcels, if known h. an assessment of the biological significance or ecological quality of the project site in a local } and regional context 5. If target species is(are) found, report results that additionally include: a. a map showing federally listed, proposed and candidate species distribution as they relate to the proposed project b. if target species is (are) associated with wetlands, a description of the direction and integrity of flow of surface hydrology. If target species is (are) affected by adjacent off-site hydrological influences, describe these factors. c. the target species phenology and microhabitat, an estimate of the number of individuals of each target species per unit area; identify areas of high, medium and low density of target species over the project site, and provide acres of occupied habitat of target species. Investigators could provide color slides, photos or color copies of photos of target species or representative habitats to support information or descriptions contained in reports. d. the degree of impact(s), if any, of the proposed project as it relates to the potential unoccupied habitat of target habitat. 6. Document findings of target species by completing California Native Species Field Survey Form(s) and submit form(s) to the Natural Diversity Data Base maintained by the Natural Heritage Division of the California Department of Fish & Game. Documentation of determinations and/or voucher specimens may be useful in cases of taxonomic ambiguities, habitat or range extensions. 7. Report as an addendum to the original survey, any change in abundance and distribution of target plants in subsequent years. Project sites with inventories older than 3 years from the current date of project proposal submission will likely need additional survey. 8. Adverse conditions may prevent investigator(s) from determining presence or identifying some target species in potential habitat(s) of target species. Disease, drought, predation, or herbivory may preclude the presence or identification of target species in any year. An additional botanical inventory(les) in a subsequent year(s) may be required if adverse conditions occur in a potential habitat(s). Investigator(s) may need to discuss such conditions. DRAFT DELINEATION OF WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES Butte Humane Society Butte County, CA February 2006 Prepared for: Butte Humane Society Attn: Cathy Argross 2579 Fair St. Chico, CA 95928 Prepared by: G A L L AWAY CONSULTING, INC. 115 Meyers Street, Suite 120, Chico, CA 95928 Phone(530)343-8327 Fax(530)342-1882 DRAFT DELINEATION OF WATERS OF THE UNITED -STATES Butte Humane Society Butte County, California February 2006 Prepared for: Butte Humane Society Attn: Cathy Argross 2579 Fair St. Chico, CA 95928 Prepared by: 'A L L AWAY CONSULTING, INC. 115 Meyers Street, Suite 120, Chico, CA 95928 Phone(530)343-8327 Fax(530)342-1882 Table of Contents Introduction and Project Location............................................................. SiteConditions............................................................................................. SurveyMethodology.................................................................................... Terminology....................................................................................... Determination of Hydrophytic Vegetation ........................................ Determination of Hydric Soils........................................................... Determination of Wetland Hydrology ............................................... Jurisdictional Boundary Determination and AcreageCalculation........................................................................... Results Jurisdictional Wetlands ................................................. Other Waters of the United States ................................ Soils............................................................................... Vegetation..................................................................... Hydrology..................................................................... Wetland Photos References................................................................................ Appendix A — Pertinent Soil Information Appendix B — Field Data Forms Attachment+ A — Electronic Copy of Report on CD Page 1 1 1 3 4 4 5 L1 1 8 9 9 9 9 10 13 Butte Humane Society 1 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 List of Tables and Figures Paae Tables 1 Jurisdictional Acreage Calculations.................................................. 7 Figures 1 Project Location................................................................................. 2 2 Wetland Delineation Map.................................................................. 6 Butte Humane Society 11 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 DRAFT DELINEATION OF WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES Butte Humane Society Butte County, CA February 2006 Introduction and Proiect Location As requested, Gallaway Consulting Inc. performed a delineation of waters of the United States within a 20 -acre parcel, APN 047-100-187, located north of Chico, in Butte County, California. The proposed project site is located between Highway 99 and the Hamilton Nord Cana Highway in Section 14, T23N R1W, U.S.G.S. Nord 7.5 -minute quadrangle. Surveys were conducted on January 17, 2006 by Shirley Innecken, botanist. The surveys involved an examination of botanical resources, soils, hydrological features, and determination of wetland characteristics based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (1987). This report addresses the nature, jurisdictional status, and landscape position of the wetlands on the site; it does not provide information suitable for structural analysis of soils for construction purposes, flood plain delineation, or other purposes not expressly stated. Wetland acreages presented in this report should be considered preliminary, and subject to review and modification by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) during the wetland delineation verification process. Site Conditions The survey area is mostly flat with evidence of disturbed mound Swale topography. The project elevation is approximately 280 feet above sea level. Remnants of a residential home are visible in the eastern portion of the survey area. Also visible is historic evidence of land disturbance from agricultural practices including grading. The site is surrounded by agricultural land and is characterized by mostly non-native annual grasses and forbs. The average precipitation is 35-50 inches and the average temperature is 62°F. Survey Methodology Many of the terms used throughout this report have specific meanings relating to the federal wetland delineation process. Term definitions are based on the COE 1987 delineation manual (Environmental Laboratory 1987). The terms defined below have specific meaning relating to the delineation of waters of the United States as prescribed by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Butte Humane Society 1 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA Febn,ary 2006 0 0 Butte Humane Society Location Project is located in Butte County, CR T23 N, Rt W, Section 14 1 G A L LAWAY Dateof Aerial: Feb. 26, 2002. 0 0.5 1 Miles N MVDate: Jan. 26,2NG CONSULTING, INC. Figure 1. Terminology Atypical situation (significantly disturbed). In an atypical (significantly disturbed) situation, recent human activities or natural events have created conditions where positive indicators for hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, or wetland hydrology are not present or observable. Ephemeral Stream. An ephemeral stream has flowing water only during and for a short duration after, precipitation events in a typical year. Ephemeral streambeds are located above the water table year-round. Groundwater is not a source of water for the stream. Runoff from rainfall is the primary source of water for stream flow. Growing season. The growing season is the portion of the year when soil temperatures are above biologic zero (41° F) as defined by soil taxonomy. Hydric soil. Soil is hydric that is saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic (oxygen -depleted) conditions in its upper part (i.e., within the shallow rooting zone of herbaceous plants). , Intermittent Stream. An intermittent stream has flowing water during certain times of the year, when groundwater provides water for stream flow. During dry periods, intermittent streams may not have flowing water. Runoff from rainfall is a supplemental source of water for stream flow. Jurisdictional wetland. Sites that meet the definition of wetland provided below and that fall under COE regulations pursuant to Section 404 of the CWA are considered jurisdictional wetlands. Man -induced Wetlands. A man -induced wetland is an area that has developed at least some characteristics of naturally occurring wetlands due to either intentional or incidental human activities. Normal Circumstances. This term refers to the soil and hydrologic conditions that are normally present, without regard to whether the vegetation has been removed. Other waters of the United States (other waters). Other waters of the United States are seasonal or perennial water bodies, including lakes, stream channels, drainages, ponds, and other surface water features, that exhibit an ordinary high-water mark but lack positive indicators for one or more of the three wetland parameters (hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland hydrology) (33 CFR 328.4). Plant indicator status categories: Obligate wetland plants (OBL) — plants that occur almost always (estimated probability 99%) in wetlands under normal conditions, but which may also occur rarely (estimated probability I%) in non -wetlands. Butte Humane Society 3 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 0 Facultative wetland plants (FACW) - plants that usually occur (estimated probability 67% to 99%) in wetlands under normal conditions, but also occur (estimated probability 1% to 33%) in non -wetlands. Facultative plants (FAC) — Plants with a similar likelihood (estimated probability 33% to 67%) of occurring in both wetlands and non -wetlands. Facultative upland plants (FACU) — Plants that occur sometimes (estimated probabilityl% to 33%) in wetlands, but occur more often (estimated probability 67% to 99%) in non -wetlands. Obligate upland plants (UPL) — Plants that occur rarely (estimated probability 1 %) in wetlands, but occur almost always (estimated probability 99%) in non -wetlands under natural conditions. Ponded. Ponding is a condition in which free water covers the soil surface (e.g., in a closed depression) and is removed only by percolation, evaporation, or transpiration. Problem area. Problem areas are those where one or more wetland parameters may be lacking because of normal seasonal or annual variations in environmental conditions that result from causes other than human activities or catastrophic natural events. Waters of the United States. This is the encompassing term for areas under federal jurisdiction pursuant to Section 404 of the CWA. Waters of the United States are divided into "wetlands" and "other waters of the United States". Wetland. Wetlands are defined as "areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions" (33 CFR 328.3 [b], 40 CFR 230.3). To be considered under federal jurisdiction, a wetland must support positive indicators for hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland hydrology. Determination of Hydrophytic Vegetation The presence of hydrophytic vegetation was determined using the methods outlined in the COE 1989 manual (Federal Interagency Committee for Wetland Delineation 1989), a method approved by the COE for use in conjunction with the 1987 manual. Under this method, areas are considered to have positive indicators of hydrophytic vegetation if More than 50 percent of the dominant species are OBL, FACW, or FAC (Reed 1988). Determination of Hydric Soils Soil survey information was reviewed for the site and representatives from NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) in Chico, California were consulted on the local soil conditions. Field samples were evaluated using the Munsell soil color chart, hand texturing, and assessment of soil features (e.g. oxidized root channels, evidence of Butte Humane Society 4 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 hardpan, Mn and Fe concretions). Information regarding local soil and series descriptions are provided in Appendix A. Determination of Wetland Hydrology Wetland hydrology was determined to be present if a site supported one or more of the following characteristics: Landscape position and surface topography (e.g. position of the site relative to an up-slope water source, location within a distinct wetland drainage pattern, and concave surface topography), Inundation or saturation for a long duration either inferred based on field indicators or observed during repeated site visits, and Residual evidence of ponding or flooding resulting in field indicators such as scour marks, sediment deposits, algal matting, and drift lines. The presence of water or saturated soil for approximately 12% of the growing season typically creates anaerobic conditions in the soil, and these conditions affect the types of plants that can grow and the types of soils that develop (Wetland Training Institute 1995). Jurisdictional Boundary Determination and Acreage Calculation The wetland -upland boundary was determined based on the presence or inference of positive indicators of all mandatory criteria. Soil samples were taken within wetland and upland areas. When boundary identification between wetland and upland could not be made visually using vegetative community boundaries, additional soil sampling was performed to further define the boundary between wetland (hydric soils) and upland communities. The site was traversed on foot to identify wetlands and standard data sheets (Appendix B) were used to describe plants, soils, and hydrological characteristics. Gallaway Consulting Inc. performed the field delineation, map, and acreage calculations (Figure 2). The spatial data obtained during the preparation of this wetland delineation was collected using a Trimble GeoXT GPS Receiver on January 17, 2006. The maximum PDOP (position dilution of precision) during data collection was 7.5. No readings were taken with fewer than 5 satellites. Point data locations were recorded for 25 seconds at a rate of 1 position per second. Area and line data was recorded at a rate of 1 position per second while walking at a slow pace. All GPS data was differentially corrected for maximum accuracy using the National Geodetic Survey's Chico CORS Station. Results Sites qualifying as wetlands are described below. The wetland types identified in the project area are characterized as vernal pool, vernal swales, seasonal wetlands and Other Waters of the U.S. There are 0.439 acres of vernal pools, 0.631 acres of vernal swales and 0.321 acres of seasonal wetland and 1,486.9 linear feet (0.143 acres) of Other Waters of the U.S. for a total of 1.534 acres of jurisdictional features (Table 1). These features are mapped at a 1": 200' Butte Humane Society 5 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 Butte Humane Society Wetland Delineation Law Feature T . Avmm Width n. tan Ip_h (n. Am Isq... A- WFOI Vernal Pod Na Ne 300.1 0.007 WFO2 Vernal Pool Na Na 1398.9 0.032 WF03 Vernal Pool IVa Na 1305.5 0.030 WFO4 Vernal Swale Na Na 1432.8 0.003 WF05 Vernal Pool We Na 993.9 0.023 WF06 Vernal Pod He rda 838.5 0.015 WF07 Vemal Swale Na Na 5550.1 0.127 WFOS Vernal Swats We Na 6897.2 0.154 WFO9 Vernal Swale Na We 6584.3 0.151 WF10 Seasonal Welland We Ne 1%0.8 0.043 WFII I Seasonal Welland We We 1 7570.2 0.174 WF12 Seasonal Welland We Ne 3830.2 0.083 OWOi WF13 Vernal Pod We We 272.6 0.006 WF15 Seasonal Watt" Na We 926.2 0.021 1. -M W1716 Vernal Pod Na We 133.3 0.003 1 ,sra, W13, WF17 WF18 Vernal Pod Vernal Pod rva nla Na 729.4 06M Na 848.2 0.019 WF19 Vernal Paul We we 1315.2 0.030 WF20 Vernal Pod Na Ne 1474.1 0.034 (J), WF21 Vernal Pod Na We 710.3 0.016 WF22 Vernal Swale Na Na 7256.9 0.167 W F23Vernal WF24 Pod Vernal Pod Na Na Ne 2252 0.005 Na 805.4 0.018 1 wcax f - WF.Vernal Pod Na Ne 693.7 ORIS o wrm '` WF26 Vernal Pod Na Ne 380.9 0.008 Darn ; ww urar ♦�i0I WF27 Vernal Fool Na Na 69225 0.159 i S4aeonal WaOeod Total . 13987.3 0A21 w e wrre ''`°x vamd vow row . +912s.1 0.130 � Tow or an watnla rb.tun,. eoe+e.o +.792 1 "�1° wi6 ,♦ owot 1Nermmed ss 8292 34sos o.079 1 � owe 1loedslaeollra z 6372 1274s o.oz9 wsn �',,,, Ow00 RoedsMe Dilch 2 7435 1486.9 0.031 1 +a Total of AIIOWOTUSe Na YW9.9 8221.9 0.113 1 v� , Total of AllfWurp. Na Ne 888358 1.871 1 .s7r wca wrm wsrx �, 1 vsa wsre ase yy1 wra � wrx. 2 w 3 0 2 +' n a 1 1 Sol[ Sample Other Watere of the U.S. - OW8 Wetland Features - WFO Ie Prefect Extent 1a Upland • UO Intermittentt � Seasonal Wetland Project Site (19.6 Acres) Roadaide Ditch ' Wet - WO =«- Culvert Vernal Pool 10 tL Contours Vernal Swale a In i MW. Wdin B1. Casey. 12a N, 81 W, 544 u T"N. a MbIBF0.226.� "aFob. 2.2eee 0 100 200 400 Feet COAULAWAY j &W Ow: am. 3a 2008 CONSULTING. INC. Figure 2. P J Table 1. Wetland number, type, and site within the Butte Humane Society survey area, Butte County, CA. Label Feature Type Average Width ft. Length ft. Area (sq. ft. Acres WF01 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 300.1 0.007 WF02 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 1398.9 0.032 WF03 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 1305.5 0.030 WF04 Vernal Swale n/a n/a 1432.8 0.033 WF05 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 993.9 0.023 WF06 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 636.5 0.015 WF07 Vernal Swale n/a n/a 5550.1 0.127 WF08 Vernal Swale n/a n/a 6697.2 0.154 WF09 Vernal Swale n/a n/a 6564.3 0.151 WF10 Seasonal Wetland n/a n/a 1860.8 0.043 WF11 Seasonal Wetland n/a n/a 7570.2 0.174 WF12 Seasonal Wetland n/a n/a 3630.2 0.083 WF13 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 272.6 0.006 WF15 Seasonal Wetland n/a n/a 926.2 0.021 WF16 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 133.3 0.003 WF17 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 729.0 0.017 WF18 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 848.2 0.019 WF19 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 1315.2 0.030 WF20 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 1474.1 0.034 WF21 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 710.3 0.016 WF22 Vernal Swale n/a n/a 7256.9 0.167 WF23 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 225.2 0.005 WF24 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 805.4 0.018 WF25 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 693.7 0.016 WF26 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 360.9 0.008 WF27 Vernal Pool n/a n/a 6922.5 0.159 Seasonal Wetland Total = Vernal Pool Total = Vernal Swale Total = Total of All Wetland Features = 13987.3 19125.4 27501.3 60614.0 0.321 0.439 0.631 1.392 OW01 Intermittent 5.5 629.2 3460.5 0.079 OW02 Roadside Ditch 2 637.2 1274.5 0.029 OW03 Roadside Ditch 2 743.5 1486.9 0.034 Total of All OWOTUS = n/a 2009.9 6221.9 0.143 Total of All Features = n/a n/a 66835.9 1.534 Butte Humane Society % Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County. CA February 2006 0 scale and is presented in Figure 2. Wetland acreages presented in this report should be considered preliminary, subject to review and modification by the COE during the wetland delineation verification process. The wetlands, and the data and methods of interpretation used to delineate their jurisdictional boundaries, are described below. Jurisdictional Wetlands Surveys were conducted in January and February when wetland vegetation was not identifiable, for that reason we relied heavily on hydrology and soil sampling for delineating wetland boundaries. Wetlands delineated within the survey area are as follows: Seasonal Wetlands: There are 0.321 acres of seasonal wetland within the survey area. These features allow water to pond for a long enough period of time to support hydrophytic vegetation and hydric soils. Seasonal wetlands tend to lack'. ack standing water during the late summer months, or during prolonged dry periods. They support hydrophytic species, such as spike-rush (Eleocharis sp.) that require longer and typically deeper inundation periods than those of vernal species. Accordingly, seasonal wetlands lack underlying hardpans common with vernal pools and swales. Vernal Pools: There are 0.439 acres of vernal pools within the survey area. In addition to supporting positive indicators for hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland hydrology, vernal pools exhibit unique characteristics. Vernal pools form where there is a soil layer below or at the surface that is impermeable or nearly impermeable (USFWS 2002). Precipitation and surface runoff become trapped or "perched" above this layer. Hardpans are formed by leaching, redeposition, and cementing of silica materials from high in the soil horizon to a lower (`B") horizon (USFWS 2002). In addition, vernal pools typically occur in landscapes that, at a broad scale, are shallowly sloping or nearly level, but on a finer scale may be quite bumpy or uneven. Complex "mima" or mound - Swale micro -relief, as is present onsite, results in the shallow un -drained depressions that form vernal pools. Since appropriate combinations of climate, soil, and topography often occur over continuous areas rather than in isolated spots, vernal pools in the Central Valley tend to occur in clusters called "complexes." Within these complexes, pools may be fed or connected by low drainage pathways called "swales," which were detected throughout the site. Swales are often themselves seasonal wetlands that remain inundated with water for much of the wet season, but not long enough to support strong vernal pool characteristics. Vernal pools may remain inundated until spring or early summer, sometimes filling and emptying numerous times during the wet season. Vernal pools gradually dry down during the spring, often forming a unique "bathtub ring" of flowers from endemic vernal pool plants blooming successively at the pool margins. Vernal Swales: There are 0.631 acres of vernal swales within the survey area. Vernal swales are distinctly different from vernal pools in their function as shallow conveyance channels. They typically connect vernal pools or convey shallow spring flows down gradual inclines often collecting water at the lowest extreme in the form of a vernal pool or seasonal wetland. Vernal swales and pools have hydrophytic species, successive rim blooms, and soils in common. Vernal swales are also prevalent in regions displaying mima topography. Butte Humane Society 8 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 • 0 Other Waters of the United States Other Waters of the United States onsite include one intermittent stream which flows from east to west through the northern portion of the survey area and two roadside ditches which convey water from south to north along the eastern and western boundaries of the survey area. Other waters of the United States are seasonal or perennial water bodies, including lakes, stream channels, drainages, ponds, and other surface water features, that exhibit an ordinary high-water mark but lack positive indicators for one or more of the three wetland parameters (i.e., hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland hydrology) (33 CFR 328.4). We applied the above definition when delineating all Other Waters of the United States onsite. Drainages exhibited an ordinary high water mark and contained bed, bank, and scour morphology. Soils Two soil types occur within the project site. These are the Redtough-Fallager-Anita, Gravelly Duripan Complex, 0-3% slopes and the Wafap-Hamslough complex, 0-2% slopes. Both of these soils are listed on the Butte County Hydric soils list. A soils map and soil series descriptions are presented in Appendix A. Vegetation Surveys were conducted in January and vegetation was difficult to distinguish. Remnant wetland vegetation which was distinguishable in the seasonal wetlands and vernal pools, regularly consisted of Eryngium sp., Lythrum sp., and Rumex sp. Upland vegetation consisted of unidentifiable shoots and cotyledons. Upland and wetland boundaries were usually distinguishable and corresponded with the drainage patterns in wetlands. Hydrology Hydrology onsite includes one intermittent stream, which is an unnamed tributary to Pine Creek. This stream conveys water from east to west near the northern boundary of the survey area. Also within the survey area are numerous vernal swales which flow in a northerly direction toward this stream. Two roadside ditches convey water from south to north along the western and eastern boundaries of the survey area. Mound Swale topography within the survey area supports 17 vernal pools, 5 vernal swales and 4 seasonal wetlands. Copies of field data sheets are presented in Appendix B. For further explanation of field notes please contact Shirley Innecken at (530) 343-8327. Butte Humane Society 9 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 Site Photos WF15 OWN Butte Humane Society 10 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 4 • �� K tint , 'L` Vii,+, ��;_ . �,'_'�4 � � �•;. ,� WF20 WF13 Butte Humane Society 12 Delineation of Waters of the United States Butte County, CA February 2006 • 0 References Environmental Laboratory. 1987. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetlands delineation manual. (Technical Report Y-87-1). U.S. Army Waterways Experiment Station. Vicksburg, MS. Federal Interagency Committee for Wetland Delineation. 1989. Federal manual for identifying and delineating jurisdictional wetlands. (Cooperative Technical Publication). U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Soil Conservation Service. Washington, DC. Reed, P.B., Jr. 1987. National list of plant species that occur in wetlands: California (Region 0). US. Fish and Wildl. Serv. Biol. Rep. 88(26.10) 135pp. US Fish and Wildlife Service. 2002. Federal Register: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Four Vernal Pool Crustaceans and Eleven Vernal Pool.Plants in California and Southern Oregon. US Dept. of the Interior.67 (185):59884- 59885. Wetland Training Institute. 1995. Field guide for wetland delineation: 1987 Corps of Engineers manual. (WTI 95-3). Poolsville, MD. 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" \ \ 2. ZONING: A-40. � 00 LFS 3. GENERAL PLAN: OFC EXISTING GRIVEWAX TQ' 4. THIS PARCEL IS IN NON FLOOD ZONE X PER FIRM O V. E ABANDONED (P) ! PANEL MAP #06007C0325. 5. CONTOURS SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED ON AN ASSUMED DATUM. yiti;— C04CREl� E/ NI ` `\ SLAB (E) � � — (E) ANIMAL SOCIALIZATION AREA (P) SEPTIC TANK I II-U111fP (E) EXISTING N G rs • i \ TREE (TYP) t \ SLAB N \ OLD ZOOD (POST AND IMESH V VRE FENCE (E) � r 1 OF 1 > r TITLE: CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT & TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY FOR THE BUTTE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY AT 15521 HWY 99 CHICO. CA 95973 APN: 047-100-187 DATE SURVEYED: 7-29--05 PREPARED E RED BY ROBERT CAPSHAIN ERA CAPSIHAW REALTY 3075 COHASSET ROAD, SUITE 2 CH I CO, CA 95973 530-342-2809 DATE MARK NOTE 11/15/06 m 0 0 Z D Z Z a > D � r r b v m c ;1u rn rri Zl toD LLW T W X X 0 m rn m A ---x --.—X ---X ---X ---T ---x ---x ---x ---x ---x. . �'` Jit -„`�. iF' �. N ,:_� y� � .-a y, —�”' -y ✓-. 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" \ \ 2. ZONING: A-40. � 00 LFS 3. GENERAL PLAN: OFC EXISTING GRIVEWAX TQ' 4. THIS PARCEL IS IN NON FLOOD ZONE X PER FIRM O V. E ABANDONED (P) ! PANEL MAP #06007C0325. 5. CONTOURS SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED ON AN ASSUMED DATUM. yiti;— C04CREl� E/ NI ` `\ SLAB (E) � � — (E) ANIMAL SOCIALIZATION AREA (P) SEPTIC TANK I II-U111fP (E) EXISTING N G rs • i \ TREE (TYP) t \ SLAB N \ OLD ZOOD (POST AND IMESH V VRE FENCE (E) TREE LINE - I 'U'L1fiLr II E TIRES ((E) 1 OF 1 i .� N (n i m - cq FUTURE TITLE: CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT & TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY FOR THE BUTTE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY AT 15521 HWY 99 CHICO. CA 95973 APN: 047-100-187 DATE SURVEYED: 7-29--05 PREPARED E RED BY ROBERT CAPSHAIN ERA CAPSIHAW REALTY 3075 COHASSET ROAD, SUITE 2 CH I CO, CA 95973 530-342-2809 DATE MARK NOTE 11/15/06 TREE LINE - I 'U'L1fiLr II E TIRES ((E) 's 1 39'52'3( 4414000m T T. 4 4 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA —.__ _ _�.. �..,�..w i.r+ `.r:•rmar� nCL+/'1TTD!'T.'C NORD QUADRANGLE CALIFORNIA 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) SW/4 RICHARDSON SPRINGS 15' QUADRANGLE Mapped, edited, and published by the Geological Survey Control by USGS and USC&GS Mapped 1910, remapped 1951 Culture and drainage by multiplex methods from aerial photographs taken 1947 Topography by plane -table surveys 1951 Polyconic projection. 1927 North American datum 10,000 -foot grid based on California coordinate system, zone 2 Dashed land lines indicate approximate location Land grant boundaries which follow the bank of the Sacramento River are not shown 1000 -meter Universal Transverse Mercator grid ticks, zone 10, shown in blue 1 ,_,ALE 1:24___,-) 1 MILE ROAD CLASSIFICATION MN 1000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 FEET Heavy-duty ................... Light-duty. .............. ON 1 5 0 1 KILOMETER Medium -duty............ Unimproved dirt /i-41'i' FEET 0 U. S. Route O State Route 0320 MILS CONTOUR INTERVAL 5 12 MILS NATIONAL GEODETIC VERTICAL DATUM OF 1929 CALIF NORD, CALIF. UTM GRID AND 1965 MAGNETIC NORTH QUADRANGLE LOCATION SW/4 RICHARDSON SPRINGS 15' QUADRANGLE DECLINATION AT CENTER OF SHEET N3945—W12152.5/7.5 THIS MAP COMPLIES WITH NATIONAL MAS ACCURACY STANDARDS FOR SALE BY U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, DENVER, COLORADO 50225, OR RESTON, VIRGINIA 22092 Revisions shown in purple compiled in cooperation 1951 A FOLDER DESCRIBING TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS AND SYMBOLS IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST with California Department of Water Resources from PHOTOREVISED 1969 aerial photographs taken 1969. This information AMS 1663 IV SW—SERIES V895 not field checked 3 N. 2 N. 191111 4 )2 010mm.N. 39'45' '30" '0'