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HomeMy WebLinkAbout017-160-014ADDRESS: FAX: rn e ^ " "`"" pej)'11& EMAIL: jrenfro@theengineeringgroup.us PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A tentative parcel map to divide a 14.2 acre single-family residential parcel into two parcels (5.0 and 9.24 acres). The parcel is currently developed with a single-family dwelling and a garage. The parcel is located on the north side of Honey Run Road, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Centerville Road, at 2283 Honey Run Road, Chico. LOCATED: 2283 HONEY RUN RD 1 2 3 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 11. 12. 13. 14. 15 16. 17. 18. 19. TOWN/AREA: CHICO Application accepted: 10/6/2008 Amount: $2887.40 Planning Fees ($7187.35 total) Receipt No: P1238 Assigned to: Chris Tolley Comments sent to: Public Works Director, Environmental Health, Assessor, LAFCo, Agricultural Commission, CalFire Date to Inter -Departmental Review Committee (IDR): 10/14/08 Date Status Letter sent to applicant: Date scheduled for IDR: 10/29/08 Comments received from: Rezone Petition Signatures Checked: r Mailing List/Lead-in Sheet: Environmental Determination: Clearinghouse circulation required: Yes No Date Sent to SCH: State Clearinghouse No. Categorical Exemption-CEQA# Negative Declaration Mitigation Negative Declaration Subject to Fish & Game: Environmental Impact Report De Minimis: Gen. Rule Ex. — CEQA # Other. Staff Recommends: Approval Denial_ Notices Mailed: Neg Dec Hearing Newspaper Publication Date: Neg Dec Planning Commission Hearing(s): Action taken: Board of Supervisors' Hearing(s): Action taken: Number of Notices: Hearing 0 C P G B Board Resolution No.: Ordinance No Remanded to Planning Commission: Type approval/denial letter, send to applicant: N.O.E. / N.O.D. /APPENDIX G: Take file to Public Works: Adopted: Fish & Game Fees Paid: Yes No ' PROJECT SUMMARY SHEET FILE N.O: TPM08-0011, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP / APN: 017-160-014 ZONING`' FR -5 (Foothill Recreational, five -acre parcels) GNL PLN: AR APPLICANT: David & Claudia Fuller PHONE: 5308948934 ADDRESS: 2283 Honey Run Road FAX: <undefined value> Chico, CA 95928 EMAIL: OWNER: Fuller Family Trust, PHONE: ADDRESS: 2283 Honey Run Road ®M h'� FAX: [Owner Fax] Chico, CA 95928 �� 9 EMAIL: REPRESENTATIVE: The Engineering Group PHONE: 5308990409 X 2 0 �— ADDRESS: FAX: rn e ^ " "`"" pej)'11& EMAIL: jrenfro@theengineeringgroup.us PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A tentative parcel map to divide a 14.2 acre single-family residential parcel into two parcels (5.0 and 9.24 acres). The parcel is currently developed with a single-family dwelling and a garage. The parcel is located on the north side of Honey Run Road, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Centerville Road, at 2283 Honey Run Road, Chico. LOCATED: 2283 HONEY RUN RD 1 2 3 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 11. 12. 13. 14. 15 16. 17. 18. 19. TOWN/AREA: CHICO Application accepted: 10/6/2008 Amount: $2887.40 Planning Fees ($7187.35 total) Receipt No: P1238 Assigned to: Chris Tolley Comments sent to: Public Works Director, Environmental Health, Assessor, LAFCo, Agricultural Commission, CalFire Date to Inter -Departmental Review Committee (IDR): 10/14/08 Date Status Letter sent to applicant: Date scheduled for IDR: 10/29/08 Comments received from: Rezone Petition Signatures Checked: r Mailing List/Lead-in Sheet: Environmental Determination: Clearinghouse circulation required: Yes No Date Sent to SCH: State Clearinghouse No. Categorical Exemption-CEQA# Negative Declaration Mitigation Negative Declaration Subject to Fish & Game: Environmental Impact Report De Minimis: Gen. Rule Ex. — CEQA # Other. Staff Recommends: Approval Denial_ Notices Mailed: Neg Dec Hearing Newspaper Publication Date: Neg Dec Planning Commission Hearing(s): Action taken: Board of Supervisors' Hearing(s): Action taken: Number of Notices: Hearing 0 C P G B Board Resolution No.: Ordinance No Remanded to Planning Commission: Type approval/denial letter, send to applicant: N.O.E. / N.O.D. /APPENDIX G: Take file to Public Works: Adopted: Fish & Game Fees Paid: Yes No Butte County Departmeni -of Development Services %)T rF TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 0 `1 0 7 County Center Drive o , o Oroville, CA 95965 o . o (530) 538-7601 Telephone oo (530) 538-7785 Facsimile (+ —• .� OV Nt , PROCT INFOPTIOM Project # r s I APPLICANT'S NAME: (If applicant is different from owner an affidavit is required.) ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: DAVID AND CLAUDIA FULLER 017 - 160 - 014 ADDRESS: STREET, CITY, STATE, & ZIP CODE TELEPHONE: 2283 HONEY RUN ROAD, CHICO, CA 9592X,5 (530. ) 894 - 8934 E-MAIL: FAX: OWNER'S NAME: TELEPHONE: DAVID'& CLAUDIA FULLER ( 530 ) 894 - 8934 . ADDRESS: STREET, CITY, STATE, & ZIP CODE: 2283 HONEY RUN ROAD, CHICO, CA 9592�b ' * - g{ > t , • :; PROPERTY- INFORMATION •, .. r ry r ..t ;. S J s .:: NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT (if any) SITE SIZE (in square feet or acres) 14.2 ACRES LOCATION OF PROJECT (major cross streets and addres ; if any) 2283 HONEY RUN ROAD CHICO CA 9592 o� ZONE GENERAL PLAN EXISTING LAND USE PROPOSED LAND USE FR -5 AR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS EXISTING STRUCTURES (square feet) PROPOSED STRUCTURES ( square feet) UNDER WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACT 3,892 SF ❑ Yes ® No (Check One) . (Check One) ❑ PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE SEWERED ❑ 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 `I4 3 � cf �t Sy,^1 f ^• ay"PPLICATIOV TYPE ❑ ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT ❑ TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP ❑ LEGAL LOT DETERMINATION ® TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP ❑ USE PERMIT ,y ❑ WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP ❑ MINOR USE PERMITp ❑ CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ❑ COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY UP/MUP OCT — 3 2008 [-]REZONE ❑ VARIANCE D.EVILO MENI T ❑ GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT [—]MINOR VARIANCE dICES ❑ MINING AND RECLAMATION PLAN ❑ LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT ❑ DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT •❑ CERTIFICATE OF MERGER ❑ OTHER - h 6t..';.� t� v. • r7f' r t� ter rw 5r- j; ,�" _ - e'".-:`t'�, r+a, J - a '1,• z (iC�^- . � � �;� � PROJECT• DESCRIPTION;: ;. -� � . , ..r ; ,," ,'�` s i :F A{ _�. _..may � FULL DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT (Attach necessary sheets. If this application is for a land division, describe the number and size ofparcels. 14.2 ACRE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WITH 2 EXISTING BUILDINGS. PROPOSED TO BE DIVIDED INTO A 5.00 ACRE LOT AND A 9.24 ACRE LOT. r��.- T�, OWNER CERTIFICATION' i w7� J w w!+' 1�' „'rf � s!" . : a �,�y*4 .i''' e.•: n .'��\ ,� I CERTIFY THAT I AM PRESENTLY THE LEGAL OWNER OR THE AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE OWNER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY. FURTHER, 1 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 zation and include the affidavit with this application.) DATE: ` ' D �% SIGNATURE: o -n AGENT AUTHORIZATION To Butte .County, Department of Development Services: THE ENGINEERING GROUP .(:530)' 899-0409 ' Print Name of Agent Phone Number r 1.072 MARAUDER STREET, SUITE 200, CHICO, CA 95973 Mailing Address is hereby. authorized to proce$sahis application on my/our property; identified as.Butte County Assessors Parcel Number(s) 0.17-160-014 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) DAVID FULLER Pn i Name Signature Print Name Signature CLAUDIA FULLER Print Name Print Name Signature Signature Print Name of Applicant (if other than owner) Signature of Applicant (if 'other than owner) JAMES RENFRO R.C.E. 72009 (530)899-0409 ' Print Name of California Civil Engineer/Land Surveyor Phone, 1072 MARAUDER STREET,.SUITE 200', CHICO, CA 95973 jrenfro@theengineeringgroup:us: Mailing Address :.Email Address lilt OCT.- -.3 2008 DEV EL . Butte County Departn.- W of Development Services TIM SNELLIN,GS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR p O' . 7 County Center Drive + ` o , Oroville, CA 95965. C (530) 538-7601 Telephone ° (530) 538-7785 Facsimile 0���a�ypA� �p��yy�2�010yTB�TY 33V10E8 PROJECT SETTING DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONS Applicant Name: DAVID & CLAUDIA FULLER Project Number: '-FP M Oe -0 0 11 Please address the following on a separate sheet of paper: 1. ' Identify any applicable proposed development schedule, including anticipated, incremental,. or phased development and all associate projects.. 2. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project; including , those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies. .3. Describe the site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants, animals, and any cultural, historical, or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site and the use of the structures. 4.' Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants', animals and. any cultural, , historical, or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one -family, apartment houses, shops, department stores; etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage,. set -back, rear yard, etc.). 5. Include any special studies prepared for the project, site including, but not limited to traffic, biology'. wetlands delineation, archaeology, etc. Butte County Department of Development Services TIM .SNELLINGS,' DIRECTOR / PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601, Telephone (530) 538 7785 Facsimile DENT, , cts PROJECT SETTING DESCRIPTION Application Name: David & Claudia Fuller Project Number: 1. Identify any applicable proposed development schedule, including anticipated, incremental, or phased development and all associate projects. • All developmentwill occur in one phase. 2. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this, project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies. • No other,permits.will be required. 3. Described the site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants, animals and any cultural, historical, or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site and the use of the structures. • Existing residence on proposed parcel 1, with 7.13% slope to the top of bank of Little Butte Creek. Existing depression on Parcel 2. Existing RV garage on southwest side of parcel 1. Proposed parcel 2 has no existing buildings, with 10.13% slope to the top of bank of Little Butte Creek. 4. Describe the,surrounding properties, including information on plants, animals and any, cultural, historical, or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential; commercial, etc.) intensity of land use (one -family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set -back, rear yard, etc.). • The proposed project is currently outside of the City of Chico's sphere of influence in Butte County. The property is bounded by Honey Run Road to the south, and privately owned parcels on the north, east and west sides of the property. Land use on the surrounding parcels is single family residential. Little Butte Creek flows through the north portion of both parcels and surrounding properties. 5. Include any special studies prepared for the project site including, but not limited to traffic, biology, wetlands delineation, archaeology, etc. • No special studies have been prepared for the project at this time. Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone2008 (530) 538-7785 Facsimile; J T " DEVELOPMENT SE'RVJCES APPLICATION PACKET FOR TENTATIVE MAPS Applicant Name: DAVID & CLAUDIA FULLER Project Number: Project Name: Check One ® TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP [0 Check if amending an existing map] Generally, a parcel map shall be required in the, case of subdivisions creating fewer than five (5) parcels, four (4) or fewer condominiums as defined in section 783 of the Civil Code, the conversion of a dwelling to a stock cooperative containing four (4) or. fewer dwelling units or a community apartment project containing four (4) or fewer parcels.. For detailed information regarding parcel maps, please review Section 20-94 of the Butte County Code (available at http://municipalcodes.Iexisnexis.com/c6des/buttec6 WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP Generally; the. advisory agency may waive the requirement for a parcel map. If approved, the developer shall instead file`a record of survey; except for parcels forty (40) acres or larger when the record of survey may also be waived.. For detailed information about waivers for parcel maps, please review Section 20-104 of the Butte County, Code (available at http://muinicipalcodes.lexisnexis.coin/codes/buttecon. 0 TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP [0 Check if amending an existing map] Generally, a subdivision map shall be required for. all subdivisions -creating five (5) ormore parcels, five (5) or more condominiums as defined in section 783 of the Civil Code, or a community apartment project containing five (5) or more parcels; or the conversion of five (5) or more existing dwelling units to a stock cooperative, as defined in section 11003.2 of the Business and Professions Code. For detailed information regarding subdivision map, .please review Section 20-60 of the Butte County. Code: (available at http.Hniunicipalcodes.lexisn'exis. com/codes/butteco�. 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 PI r 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: I .'Z 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 ; Applicant Planner 2. ® A completed, signed Project Information Form. -.3. ® A complete Project Setting Description (instructions attached). 4. ® If the application is signed by an agent for the owner, an agent authorization form must be " R submitted alongwith 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 "NEIC". Alternatively, you may submit proof of.a previous Archaeological Resources Project Review. 6. ® 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: , htto://www.buttec6unly.riet%dds/Planning_/ Additional fees for publication. notices will be required.prior to recordation of the final map. Application fees are non-refundable. Applicant s Initials , ' - 7. A creation ,document and a preliminary title report showing current ownership of the parcel(s) to be divided, prepared within 6 months of the application submittal. - W8. ® LJ Have you ever owned or participated in the division • , � y p pof any parcels contiguous to the , parcel(s) proposed'for division. Yes❑ Nom 9: ® ❑ Consult the Cortese list of hazardous materials sitescompiled pursuant to Government. Code Section 65962.5; and determine whether the project is located on or near an identified site. California's hazardous, sites are listed and mapped at:. htt-b://www.envirostor.dtse.oA.iaoV/i)ublic/ ' lo. ❑ N/A❑ ' A written request for any exceptions to the subdivision standards pursuant to Section 20 of the Butte:County Code, if applicable. Butte County Code is available at:, • http://municipalcodes.lekisnexis.com/codes/butteco/ 11 fi „®; �• VISITE PLAN LTllrty'"(30) copies of a tentative map showing each of the parcels to be .R .` ry a+' i L r S created, drawn to standard engineeru:•iig scC ale (e g; 1" 20') Addlt>orial copie's of the" map shall`:bemade available,to c`ounty`departments upon request All inapsshall be drawn on umforin size sheets no less than:l 8" X 26", folded to 8 tV? x 1 I Include one_ `copy,of the map ori`an l l"x17'. sheets: In 77 7 addition "aTdi ltal co "sof the ma �arid aerial g�Y .. 2 . ` photographs are encouraged: The detailed map must include: F a ® ":Name and business address of the acant, engineer or person -who prepared the. ppli r a _ b. Assessor Parcel Number(s); street address (if available); tract name and date,(if ap lip cable); and/or Township, Range and Section numbers. CY :® •' Proposed property lines and lot dimensions, including existing monuments. 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. ' ; ' The widths, location andpurpose of all'existing or proposed easements on-site and _ show or describe off-site access easements serving the project and the applicable., ` F County Recorder document numbers."-, ' f. - ' FM •. 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 linesJeach fields; utilities, storm drainage systems ' d stree- tlights.)g-, ® Location of all water features including, but not limited to; natural, andhuman=made drainage courses, irrigation canals, ponds, creeks, -`sloughs; topographic features including,'but not limited'to, buttes,. slopes > 30%, rock out-croppings; I and existing ,. vegetation,' such as oak trees greater than 5" in diameter and agricultural cro s. ' 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 `rp operty lines. 1 ®' Location; height, and materials of walls and fences (sections may, be required). 0 N/ Internal circulation pattern,, if applicable.' k. �--� / 3 Existing fire hydrants within 1000 feet.-,' 1.Approximate location of all buildings; wells; septic tanks andleach fields within_' -100,feet, on adjacent properties. ,. 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. ®` Any existing faults or fractures and geologic hazards. ." P Elevation contours, at an appropriate vertical scale: q.: ' Sufficient information on the map to determine adequacy of the proposed drainage flood control measures, includi_ng but not limited to, proposed easements, - -and , facilities; and drainage patterns. _ r: , The existing and proposed location, name, width, approximate grades and radii of curves of all roads, streets, highways for the subdivision and,within 100 feet of the - exterior boundaries thereof. Label all roads as to whether public or rivate. -S. Indicate at,least one route from the property to a publicly -maintained road. t• ®' Approximate location of all FEMA identified 100 -year floodplain areas. ~ .' u. ®~ ` Well's and -septic tanks to be abandoned shall be shown and identified as "well" or - "se tic tank" and "to be abandoned"., The wells arid septic tanks shall be properly., �' abandoned under,peririit issued by the Butte County Division'of Environmental rr+ ealthr,•, L �. 1 . , s e Buildmgs 'to be "r'emoved wilLbe identified a`s "building to be removed". The , +buildings shall beproperly removed or demolished under"permit issued by the Butte ` 311 County Building Division = a `�' Indicate scale and include a north arrow oriented to the top of the sheetr All�maps must be cleaf' hd legible `� y� .� v ��tz 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 Developrnent-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 question about these requirements. ' Signature: Date: • Applican epresentative Signature: ( Date: �l>' Planner Receiving Application K:U'Iannim lFOlt \7S1A I'PI,ICATIO\S\'fem h1,M_S,,b \lap \Vai,er.dnc. Revised 09/19/116 , _ F iiOlcits ' 4 . T • BOUNTY OF SLI-171 E AUDITOR'S CERTIFICATE AND TREASURER'S RECEIPT OROVILLE, CA ATR KID 3f-36T3 RECEIVED FROh4 PLANNING BAG 33+0 DATE 10/712008 FUND FbND DEPT ACCs CASH IDESCRIPTION IiNV4 TITLE CODE CODE CODE CODE AMOUNT DEPOSIT DATE: 1017 RECEIPTS: P1238 - P1239 RECEIVED ON: 4016 I I PLANNING ADPL FEES GENL 0010. 340MI 4210M IOUAM 4)048.30 ILAND DEVELOPMENT GENL 0r0i0 4400-.14 46447W 101001 60.00 ENVIRONMENTAL HLTH PH FUND. 0021. 54CXJi3 4614901 101001 428.40 AGRICULTURAL FEES GENL 0090 49 45477Oil 505004 73.20 IFIRE PLNG Ar PL FEE FIRE.1-'ROTEC T 0907 450001 4697240 101001 296.60 . I NODMOE CLERK'S FIL iNG FEE GENL 0� d0 470Ctd! 4612399 504004 &1.00 ($50) Project Number Amount of Fee TK408-0091; FULLER, DAVID & CLAUDIA: APN 017-1130-094 a 50.00 TPMOo 043b; I<ELSn.'•fb9lliAli; APhi 040-200-076 94.10 ISH & GAME— FEES ',LERKIRE.'JRD 100-11 2810 1011460 1,$76.75 { (azoll250) Project Number Am--.gni of Fee TRM118-0099; FULLER, DAVID J CLAUDIA; APN 0i7-100- 94 :S 1 c78.75 I TOTAL $ . 7,412.75 IAPPROVED BY: RECEIVED BY: AUDIT OR-CO114 'ROLLER TREASURER . IBy: �YLf` fi'� �,'� n,,/oma•; By:( IwhitE treasurer pink--auditor canan+`depositor golden rod--file Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 5384601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * PLANNING March 1, 2010 David & Claudia Fuller 2283 Honey Run Rd Chico, Ca 95928 Re: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, TPM08-0011 APN: 017-160-014 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fuller: At the regular meeting of the Butte County Planning Commission held February 25, 2010, your application for a tentative parcel map to divide a 14.2 acre single-family residential parcel into two parcels (5.0 and 9.24 acres).. at 2283 Honey Run Road, Chico was approved. Should you desire to appeal any of the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission, you must do so in writing, prior to 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2010 to the: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 25 County Center Drive Oroville, California, 95965 The appeal fee of $450.00 must be paid at that time. If you do not appeal, and if there are no other appeals within the 15 calendar -day appeal period, the action of the Planning Commission is final. Payment of all applicable fees is required as a condition of approval for your project or proof of waiver of fees. Prompt payment of invoiced amounts will expedite the approval process in satisfying this condition. The conditions of approval must be met, or an extension of timesecured consistent with state law, within twenty-four (24) months from the date of approval by the Butte County Planning Commission, or the approval will be considered null and void: Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at 530-538-6573 between 8 a.m. and . 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sincerely, Stacey iffe Principle Planner, Current cc. James Renfro, The Engineering Group Public Works/Land Development Attached: Approved Conditions of Approval EXHIBIT A 0011: An application for a Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 14.24(+%-) acre parcel into two parcels containing 9.24 and 5.0 acres, in the FR -5 (Foothill Recreational) zone. I. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Planning Division 1. Mitigation Measure # 1: The following measures shall apply to all development activities on the project site. Additionally, a note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: "Dust generated by the development activities shall be kept to a minimum and retained on-site. Follow the air quality control measures listed below: Control Dust a. During clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or transportation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler systems are to be used to prevent dust from leaving_ the site and to create a crust after each day's activities cease. b. During construction, water trucks or sprinkler, systems shall be used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to prevent dust from leaving the site. Ata minimum, this would include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after work is completed for the day and whenever wind exceeds 15 miles per hour. C. Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept moist, 'or.`treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation. d. On-site construction vehicles shall be limited to a speed of 15 mph on unpaved roads. e. Maul vehicles transporting soil into or out of the property�shall be covered. f.. Existing roads and streets adjacent to the project shall be cleaned at least once per day if dirt or mud from the project site has been tracked onto these roadways, unless conditions warrant a greater frequency. g. Other treasures may be required as determined appropriate by the BCAQMD or Department of Public Works in order to control dust. Post Contact Information h. Post' a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action within 24 hours. The telephone number of the Butte County Air Quality Management District shall be visible to ensure compliance with BCAQMD Rule 200. & 205 (Nuisance and Fugitive Dust Emissions). Other Construction Practices i. Maintain all. construction equipment in proper tune according- to manufacturer's specification. j. Where feasible, give preference'to utilizing the following equipment: • Electric equipment • Substitute gasoline -powered for diesel -powered equipment • Alternatively fueled construction equipment on site such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquid natural gas (LNG), propane, or biodiesel. • Equipment that has Caterpillar pre -chamber diesel engines, as practical. • Diesel construction equipment meeting the CARB's 1996 or newer certification standard for off-road heavy-duty diesel engines. k. Construction workers shall park in designated parking area(s) to help reduce dust emissions.". Plan Requirements: The note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. This note shall also be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be adhered to throughout all grading and construction periods. Monitoring: The Butte County Department of Development Services and the Public Works Department shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map .or on an additional map sheet. Building inspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on-site. Butte County Air Pollution Control District inspectors shall respond to nuisance complaints. 2. Mitigation Measure #2: In order to protect the riparian zone and riparian vegetation on-site, the following measures shall be undertaken: 1) Building envelope of less thantwo acres in size shall be shown on the final map, consistent with the home site location identified on the approved tentative map. 2) Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: "Site development is limited to the areas identified on the parcel map. Alternative building sites may be utilized only after demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services that the new location, as proposed will not result in adverse impacts to riparian areas or related species." Plan Requirements: The building envelopes shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be satisfied prior to recordation of the map. Monitoring: The Department of Development Services and Public Works Department shall ensure that the building envelopes and note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet on the Parcel Map. The Planning Division shall ensure compliance through the building permit process and routine inspection and review. Mitigation Measure #3: Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: Prior to the issuance of any development permit (including, but not limited to grading permit, well permit, septic system permit, and building permit), an Oak Tree Mitigation Plan prepared by a certified arborist, registered professional forester, botanist or landscape architect shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Development Services or his/her designee. The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the following: 1) The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall show the location of 'all oak trees deemed suitable for retention, and all oak trees to be removed, in those areas proposed for development, using the factors set out below; 2) Factors used to assess 'suitability of existing oak trees shall include health, location (in relation. to proposed improvements and adjacent residences), and size of the tree. Trees deemed to be unsafe or unhealthy shall be removed; 3) The applicant shall minimize the removal of oak trees deemed suitable for retention; 4) A minimum of 3 native oak trees of 5 gallons or larger size shall be planted for each like species of oak tree removed that is greater than or equal to `5 inches diameter at breast height (DBH). The trees shall be planted in areas deemed appropriate by the Oak .Tree Mitigation Plan, considering future lot development, interference with foundations, fencing, roadways, driveways, and utilities. Trees planted shall be protected from livestock and other animals. Replanting, oak trees on-site cannot account for more than one-half of the mitigation. If no suitable location for off-site oak tree planting exists, mitigation shall be completed by one or more of the following:. establishing conservation easements, contributing funds for off-site oak woodlands conservation (i.e., Oak Woodlands Conservation fund administered by the California Wildlife Conservation Board), and/or other mitigation measures developed by Butte County. 5) Each oak tree preserved shall be surrounded by a tree zone identified by the drip line of the tree. An orange plastic fence or other suitable type of fence shall be used to identify the tree zone during construction activities;. 6) No vegetation removal, soil disturbance, or other development activities shall occur within the tree zone in order to protect root systems and minimize compaction of the soil; 7) If any private 'or public subdivision road easement interferes with the tree zone of any tree deemed suitable for retention; the tree zone can be reduced to _ accommodate the easement. P1aip Requirements: No vegetation removal, grading, road construction, or otlier earthwork shall be permitted until the Oak Tree Mitigation Plan is submitted and approved. Timing: The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall be submitted prior to any development activity or the issuance of any grading, building, septic, or well permit, or the approval of any improvement plans on the parcels. Monitoring: The Butte County Department of Development Services and Department of Public Works shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. At the time of septic, well, or building permit application, the Development Services Department will reference this requirement on any grading, building, septic, or well permit site plans and verify that an Oak Tree Mitigation Plan has been submitted to and approved by the Director of Development Services or his/her designee.. Butte County building inspectors shall ensure compliance on-site. 4. Mitigation Measure # 4: Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with any future map or on an additional map sheet and all building and site development plans that states: "Should grading activities reveal the presence of cultural resources (i.e., artifact concentrations, including arrowheads and other stone tools or chipping debris, cans, glass, etc.; structural remains; human skeletal remains), work within 150 feet of the find shall cease immediately until a qualified professional archaeologist can be consulted to evaluate the resources and implement appropriate mitigation procedures. Should human skeletal remains be encountered, State law requires immediate notification of the County Coroner. Should the County Coroner determine that such remains are in an archaeological context, the Native AmericanHeritage Commission in Sacramento shall be notified immediately, pursuant to State law, to arrange for Native American participation in determining the disposition of such remains." Plan Requirements:. This note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the ' parcel map or on an additional map sheet and on all building and -site development plans. Timing: This measure shall be implemented during site preparation and construction. Monitoring: The Department of Development Services shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. The Department of Development Services shall ensure that the note is placed on all building and site development plans. Should cultural resources be discovered, the landowner/developer shall notify the Planning Division and a professional archaeologist. . The Planning Division shall coordinate with the landowner/developer and appropriate authorities to avoid damage to cultural resources and determine appropriate action. 5. Mitigation Measure # 5: Place the following note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: "To reduce construction- generated noise the developer shall implement the following measures to mitigate construction noise throughout all construction periods: I. Limit construction activity to daytime hours (6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) with no construction activity on Sundays or holidays; 2. Use best available noise suppression devices and properly maintain'and muffle diesel engine -driven construction equipment; 3. Construction equipment shall not be left idling for long periods of time; 4. Locate stationary equipment as far as possible from sensitive receptors; 5. Designate a Disturbance Coordinator and post the name and phone number of this person conspicuously at the entrance(s) to the project site so it is clearly visible to nearby residents most likely to be affected by construction noise: This person would manage complaints resulting from construction noise. The Disturbance Coordinator shall contact noise sensitive receptors and advise them of the schedule of construction." Plan Requirements: This note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet and shall be shown on all site development and building plans. Timing: The mitigation shall be applicable during all construction activities. Monitoring: The developer and the Disturbance Coordinator shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this mitigation and shall respond to all complaints of noise. The Department of Development Services shall investigate all' complaints of excess construction -related noise. 6. . Development on Parcel 1 or 2 to the west of Little Butte Creek would require a Section 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement from the Department of Fish and Game for a bridge and proof of adequate useable sewage disposal area, along with compliance all other applicable state and federal regulations. Public Works 7. Prior to recordation of the Parcel/Final Map, 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. 8. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, submit drainage improvement plans to the Land Development Division for the installation and construction ofdrainage improvements in accordance with county improvement standards. The drainage plans shall detail existing drainage conditions and shall specify how drainage waters shall be conveyed from Honey Run Road to Butte. Creek. Construct or provide a performance bond and labor and material bond for the construction prior to recordation of the parcel map. 9. Prior to grading, a Construction Storm Water Permit will be required by the State • Water Resources Control Board if the project results in a disturbance (including clearing, excavation, filling, and grading) of one or more acres. The Permit must be obtained from the State Water Resources Control Board prior to construction. If a Construction Storm Water Permit is required, place a note on an additional map sheet that states: "The. development of this Parcel/Final Map requires a construction storm water permit. Construction activities that result in a land disturbance of less than one acre, but which are part of a larger common plan of development, also require a permit. Development of individual lots may require an additional permit(s)." 10. Show all easements of record on the Parcel/Final Map. 11. Prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the Parcel/Final Map, pay in full any and all delinquent, current and estimated taxes and assessments as specified in Article 8 of Chapter 4 of Division 2 of Title7, of the California Government Code commencing with Section 66492. 12. Pay the recording fees in effect at the time the Parcel/Final Map and related documents are recorded. 13. Prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the parcel map, deed to Butte County a storm drain easement .to convey storm water runoff from the existing 30 -inch culvert on Honey Run Road to Little Butte Creek. Butte County Fire/California Department of Forestry 14. 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/or current Butte County Improvement Standards, whichever is stricter. 15. Place a note on a separate document and recorded concurrently with the parcel 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. 16. Place a note on a separate document, which is to be recorded concurrently with the parcel 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." Environmental Health 17. Prior to recordation, identify on the map sheet an area for wells and a 100 -foot leach field free setback around that area on parcels 1 and 2. 18. Prior to recordation, identify on the map sheet a 100 -foot leach field free setback from both the east and west Little Butte Creek top -of -bank. 19. Prior to recordation, identify on the map sheet a 50 -foot leach field free setback from the drainage way/seasonal stream on Parcels 1 and 2. 20. Prior to recordation, identify on the map sheet usable sewage disposal areas for Parcel 1 proven to meet the requirements of County Improvement Standards, Appendix VII. 21. Place a note on a separate document or on an additional map sheet, which is to be recorded concurrently with the Parcel Map, stating, "Parcel 2 is restricted to a single dwelling until proven to meet the requirements of Appendix VII of the Butte County Subdivision Improvement Standards for a second dwelling, or it is shown to meet the requirements of a subsequent sewage disposal ordinance in effect at the time of the proposal for the second dwelling." Processing Fees 22. Prior to recordation of the Parcel Map, pay any outstanding project -related processing fees. County Counsel 23. If this entire matter or any finding, action or condition of this matter is appealed to the Board of Supervisors, the applicant or -any other developer/operator other than the applicant agrees to indemnify the County of Butte from liability or loss related to the approval -of this project and agrees to sign an indemnification agreement in a form approved by County Counsel before the Board's appeal hearing. If the application is not appealed, this condition is deemed satisfied. II. NOTATION A' Minor changes may be approved administratively by the Directors of Development Services, Environmental Health, or Public Works upon receipt of a substantiated written request by the applicant, or their respective designee. Prior to such approval, verification shall be made by each Department or Division that the modification is consistent with the application, fees paid and environmental determination as conditionally approved. Changes deemed to be major or significant in nature shall require a formal application for amendment. SNAME _ CNAME, KQUADNAME KEYCOUNTY ACCURACY FEDL•IST. CALLIST CNPSLIST Phrynosoma coronatum (frontale population) coast (California) horned lizard Hamlin Canyon BUT 1 mile None' None None Oncorhynchus tshawytscha spring -run spring -run chinook salmon Paradise West BUT specific area: Threatened Threatened None Fritillaria eastwoodiae. Butte County fritillary Hamlin Canyon BUT nonspecific area None None . 3.2 Fritillaria eastwoodiae >Butte County fritillary Hamlin Canyon BUT nonspecific area None None 3.2 Sidalcea robusta Butte County -checkerbloom Hamlin Canyon BUT specific area None None 1 B.2 Sidalcea robusta Butte County checkerbloom. , Hamlin Canyon BUT specific area. None None 1 B.2 Falco peregrinus anatum American peregrine falcon - Hamlin Canyon BUT 80 meters Delisted Endangered None Fritillaria eastwoodiae Butte County fritillary Hamlin Canyon BUT 80 meters None None 3.2. Sidalcea robusta Butte County checkerbloom Hamlin Canyon BUT 80 meters None None 1 B.2 Sidalcea robusta Butte County checkerbloom Hamlin Canyon BUT specific area None None 1 B.2 PROJECT COORDINATION FORM DATE of IDR: 10/29/08 PLANNER: Chris Tolley PROJ. NAME: - Fuller ` PROJ. NUMBER: TPM08-0011 TYPE: Completeness of -Application Evaluation APN: 017-160-014 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS PLANNING `//ll ` T` READY FOR HEARING? h PUBLIC WORKS Z" h/ c.,S �r't-✓{- }o � N ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH) V'I_ V W�i✓�-✓� �^ GJ l S �' `., 71C COUNTY COUNSEL' AG. BUILDING ASSESSOR . ._ FIRE S 1 " " v, l � �,..y� �✓' S r`"'`, �l ►/JV�"�ll fir' G:\ADMINISTRATION\IDR Agenda\2008 IDR Agendas\PROJECT COORDINATION FORM.doc Butte County Department of Development Services o�uTrFo TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR' 0 0. 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 TelephoneIN '(530) 538-7785 Facsimile ' wWw.buftecounty.net/dds www.buttegeneralplan.net IDR Meeting Notes for Division/Department Present: ` 1. Public Works (Eric Schroth) 2. Planning (C,-5TCfrk, Stacey- and myself 3. EH (Bra er, Van`�verin and Doug Fogel) 4. Ag 5. CDF (Daead, Steve Fowler and -Ma <aamon) Comments & Conditions: Planning - hicow jZC/��1-/cam ��J - 'gyp � Completeness issue: Conditions: AR — h3*O nip ere W Completeness issue: Conditions: Public Works Completeness issue: Ccs'sr�,. ���- ( z( Conditions: Environmental Health complete 2 �11C-w AL,P /2fs�gd Completeness issue: f4 syf-6 �A2C4€ Conditions: • CDF--f6complete*:• -�� , �►'�-l:?��/ � S` - Completeness issuer Conditions: County Counsel — Nothing received Completeness issue: Conditions: Butte County Deortment 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 October 14, 2008 To: Inter -Departmental Review Committee Subject:, Evaluation and Completeness of Application Applicant: David & Claudia Fuller, TPM08-0011 Planner: Chris Tolley APN: 017-160-014 Location: A tentative parcel map to divide a 14.2 acre single-family residential parcel into two parcels (5.0 and 9.24 acres). The parcel is currently developed with a single-family dwelling and a garage. The parcel is located on the north side of Honey Run Road, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Centerville Road, at 2283 Honey Run Road, Chico. - 3.0 -Day Complete November 4, 2008 Date of IDR October 29, 2008 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, 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 October 29, 2008 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 an 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: Chris Tolley: ctolley@buttecounty.net.) Signature: Date: K:/Planning/Projects/A New File/IDR Memos/IDR Completeness 8/30/05 Department: 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.net/dds ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * PLANNING October 14, 2008 TO: Enter Agency or Department FROM: Chris Tolley, Butte County`Planning Division SUBJECT: Request for Comments on a Development/Land Use Application APPLICANT: David &,Claudia Fuller, TPM08-0011 APN: 017-160-014 DATE OF Inter -Departmental Review: October 29, 2008 i IDR RESPONSE REGARDING October 27, 2008 y COMPLETENESS OF APPLICATION DUE BY: AGENCY/DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS/NIITIGATION MEASURES DUE BY:. November 14, 2008 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 October 29, 2008, and/or to recommend conditions and/or mitigation. measures relevant to your agency's/department's area of expertise and jurisdiction. R PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A tentative parcel map to divide a 14.2 acre single-family residential parcel into two parcels (5.0 and 9.24 acres). The parcel is currently developed with a ' single-family dwelling and a garage. The parcel is located on the north side of Honey Run Road, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Centerville Road, at 2283 Honey -Run Road, Chico. COUNTY SUPERVISOR -DISTRICT NO.: 5 ZONING: FR -5 (Foothill Recreational, five -acre parcels), GENERAL PLAN:- AR If a response cannot be submitted prior to the due dates listed above, please call Chris Tolley at (530) 538-7603 or send him an email at ctolley@butecounty.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: G:\PROJECTS\TPM\FULLER TPM08-0011\Administrative\REQUEST FOR COMMENTS. TPM08-0011.doc LEAD IN SHEET & COMMENT DISTRIBUTION LIST FILE NO: TPM08-0011 - 1 APN: 017-160-014, APPLICANT: '`David & Claudia Fuller OWNER: FULLER FAMILY TRUST, ENGINEER/AGENT: The Engineering Group PROJECT DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: A tentative parcel map to divide a 14.2 acre single- family residential parcel into two parcels (5.0 and 9.24 acres). The parcel is currently developed with a single-family dwelling and a garage. - The parcel is located on the north.side of Honey Run Road, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of . Centerville Road (address:,2283 Honey Run Road, Chico). SIZE: 14.2 -acres SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: 5 EXISTING ZONING: FR -;5 (Foothill Recreational, five -acre parcels) + GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: AR ASSIGNED PLANNER: Chris Tolley Date Application Received: 10/6/2008 t. Date,Project Assigned: 10/8/2008 IDR Date: 10/29/2008 30 Day Complete: 10/4/2008 ` Tentative Hearing Date: COMMENT DISTRIBUTION LIST County Offices and Cities: En.viroii-mf ntahHealth�✓ EJ County Counsel ElBCAG '" ® AF U" ❑ City of Biggs ❑ ALUC __-L _Agticultural Commissioner_II ❑ City. of Chico. ❑ APCD "-Z_ Public_Works/Eand Dev'" City of Gridley ❑ Butte Co. Farm Bureau Assessor's -Office -Mapping/ ElCity of Oroville ElChico Airport Commission E Planning Division Staff ❑ Town of Paradise ❑ Chief Administrative Officer ❑ Building Manager ❑ ❑ Fire Protection: ® Ca1Fire__ "__-_ _ ❑ El Medio Fire Protection District Domestic Water: . ❑ S.F.W & P. Agency (OWID) ❑ Butte Water District ❑ Del Oro Water Co. ❑ California Water Service Co. ❑ Thermalito Irrigation District ❑ Utilities: ❑ PG&E North &. South -Chico ❑ AT&T ❑ Irrigation District: El Biggs / West Gridley Water ❑ Durham Irrigation Dist. 0 Paradise Irrigation Dist. ❑ Richvale Irrigation Dist. ❑ Table Mountain Irrigation Dist.. ❑ Sewer: ❑ LOAPUD ❑ Sterling City Sewer Main ❑ Skansen Subdivision (CSA 21) ❑ City of Chico (Sewer) ❑ City of Oroville (Sewer) ❑ SCOR Drainage Districts: ❑ Sacramento & San Joaquin ❑ Drainage District 200 ❑. Reclamation District No. 833 Drainage Dist. ❑ Reclamation District No. 2054 ❑ Reclamation District No. 2056 El State Agencies: ❑ CalTrans ❑ Dept. of Water Resources ❑ Dept. of Fish & Game ❑ Dept. of Conservation ❑ ❑ Federal Agencies: ❑ U.S. Forest Service ❑ U. S. Bureau of Land ❑ EPA Management ElUSFWS ElArmy Corp. of Engineers El Other Districts, Agencies, Committees: ❑ ❑ ❑ G:\PROJECTS\Trakit Merge Documents\Drafts\Lead In Sheet & Comment Distribution List.doc r PS,T ArfF,'h/. 7 4 4 Esc Mid Valley Title & Escrow Company 601 Main Street Chico, CA 95928 July 11, 2008 The Engineering Group Inc. 1072 Marauder Street, Suite 200 Chico, CA 95973 Phone: (530)899-0409 Fax: (530)899-0943 Title Officer: Jennifer Mackall , Phone: (530)893-5644 Order Number: 0401-3105296 (JM) ;c Escrow Number: 0401-3105296- I3EVELOENT - Buyer: Fuller Property: 2283 Honey Run Road Chico, CA 95928 Attached please find the following item(s): ` Parcel Map Guarantee Thank You for your confidence and support. We at Mid Valley Title & Escrow Company maintain the t fundamental principle: Customer First. , Mid Valley Title A Escrow ComPY an L Form No. 23 Order Number: 0401- 3105296 CLTA Parcel Map Guarantee (1-13-78) Page Number: 1 PARCEL MAP GUARANTEE Parcel Map Ref: Order. No: 0401-3105296 Fee: 500.00 SUBJECT TO THE EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE, THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND. OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS HERETO ANNEXED AND MADE A PART OF THIS GUARANTEE, First American Title Insurance Company a California corporation, herein called the Company, GUARANTEES The Enginerring .Group, Inc.. The County of Butte and any city within which the land is located, herein called the Assured, against loss not exceeding $1,000.00 which the Assured shall sustain by reason of any incorrectness in the assurance which the Company hereby gives that, according to the public records, on the date stated below: I The title to the herein described estate or interest was vested in the vestee named, subject to, the matters shown as Exceptions herein, which Exceptions are not necessarily shown in the order of their priority; and 2. Had said Parcel Map been recorded in the office of the County Recorder of said county, such map would be sufficient for use as a primary reference in legal descriptions of the parcels within its boundaries. Dated: July 09, 2008, at 7:30 A.M. First American Title Insurance Company Fir tArneWrAn Tice Inwimnce CmulMy BP I /" � PRPSYDENP - - AJ7Y'5T �� / SF'LRPTARY Mid galley Tit% &Escrow Company l Form No. 23 Order Number: 0401- 3105296 CLTA Parcel Map Guarantee (1-13-78) Page Number: 2 The estate or interest in the land hereinafter described or referred to covered by this Guarantee is:, A Fee Title to said estate or interest at the date hereof is vested in: David Edward Fuller and Claudia Mueller Fuller, as Trustees of the Fuller Family Trust 2000, under trust dated February 24, 2000 The land included within the boundaries of the Parcel Map hereinbefore referred to in this Guarantee in the unincorporated area of the Chico County of Butte, State of, California, is described as follows: PARCEL 2, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PARCEL MAP, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON DECEMBER 9, 1974, IN BOOK 52 OF MAPS, AT PAGE(S) 7. APN: 017-160-014-000 Mid Valley Title & Escrow Company Form No. 23 CLTA Parcel Map Guarantee (1-13-78) EXCEPTIONS Order Number: 0401- 3105296 Page Number: 3 1. General and special taxes and assessments for the fiscal year 2008-2009, a lien not yet due or payable. 2. The lien of supplemental taxes, if any, assessed pursuant to Chapter 3.5 commencing with Section 75 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. RE -CHECK SUPPLEMENTAL TAXES PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF ESCROW. 3. A public easement for navigation and the incidents of navigation such as boating, fishing, swimming, hunting and other recreational uses in and under the Little Butte Creek and including a public right of access to the water. 4. An easement for public utilities and incidental purposes in the document recorded March 26, 1948 as in Book 450, Page 167 of Official Records. Affects as described in said document. 5. An easement for public utilities and incidental purposes in the document recorded May 15, 1952 as in Book 630, Page 19 of Official Records. Affects as described in said document. 6. Easements, set back lines, and note(s) if any, as shown or dedicated by -Parcel Map filed December 9, 1974, in Book 52 at Page 7, of Maps. 7. An easement for public utilities and incidental purposes in the document recorded December 10, 1978 as in Book 2470, page 95 of Official Records. Affects as described in said document. 8. Agricultural Statement of Acknowledgement for Residential Development, Executed By: David E. Fuller and Claudia M. Fuller Recorded: July 7, 2005, Serial No. 2005-0039436. 9. A deed of trust to secure an original indebtedness of $500,000.00 recorded September 20, 2006 as Serial No. 2006-0048883 of Official Records. Dated: September 7, 2006 Trustor: David Edward Fuller and Claudia Mueller Fuller, as Trustees of The Fuller Family Trust 2000, under Trust Dated February 24, 2000 Trustee: Verdugo Trustee Service Corporation Beneficiary: Citibank (West), FSB Mid Valley Title & Escrow Company I Form No. 23 Order Number: 0401- ' 3105296 CLTA Parcel Map Guarantee (1-13-78) Page Number: 4 The above deed of trust states that it secures a line of credit. Before the close of escrow, we require evidence satisfactory to us that (a) all checks, credit cards or other means of drawing upon the line of credit have been surrendered to escrow, (b) the borrower has not drawn upon the line of credit since the last transaction reflected in the lender's payoff demand, and (c) the borrower has in writing instructed the beneficiary to terminate the line of credit using such forms and following such procedures as may be required by the beneficiary. 10. With respect to the trust referred to in the vesting: a. A certification pursuant to Section 18100.5 of the California Probate Code in a form satisfactory r to the Company. ` b. Copies of those excerpts from the original trust documents and amendments thereto which designate the trustee and confer upon the trustee the power to act in the pending transaction. c. Other requirements which the Company may impose following its review of the material required herein and other information which the Company may require. SOC:kk Mid Valley Title & Escrow Company f Form No. 23 Order Number: 0401- 3105296 CLTA Parcel Map Guarantee (1-13-78) Page Number: 5 INFORMATION 1. Taxes for proration purposes only for the fiscal year 2007-2008. First Installment: $5,515.27, PAID Second Installment: $5,515.27, PAID Tax Rate Area: 062-016 APN: 017-160-014-000 2. The land herein was created by: Parcel Map, recorded: December 9, 1974, in Book 52 of Maps at Page 7. The vestee herein acquired title by: Grant Deed,.recorded March 14, 2005, Serial No. 2005- 0013937 and Quitclaim Deed recorded July 25, 2005, Serial No. 2005-43123. The map attached, if any, may or may not be a survey of the land depicted hereon. Mid Valley Title & Escrow Company expressly disclaims any liability for loss or damage which may result from reliance on this map except to the extent coverage for such loss or damage is expressly provided by the terms and provisions of the title insurance policy, if any, to which this map is attached. Mid Valley Title & Escrow Company Butte County Depa.of Development Services OFFICE OF PLANNING DEPARTMENT 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 0 FULLER FAMILY TRUST 2283 HONEY RUN RD CHICO CA 95 C y % 016H26522866 `1 $00414 U) r + R 01/20/2010 & ~ Maikid From '95965 a US POSTAGE BUTTE C.0tf!► w JAN 2: 5 2010 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES . A T 957 NF"E i D091 00 01.E 23110 FULLERRETURN TO SENDER TEMPORARILY AWAY RETURN TO SENDER A1C: 9S985339799 52372-OS071-23-02 (1;��,;l,f�l;��II;�,T�l►��hf��;((�1 1",f�>>1(�i`I IT,L,IIf)Il..._.._._....._........�. butte County Departni-*of Development Services OFFICE OF PLANNING DEPARTMENT % 016H26522866 7 County Center Drive w L Oroville, CA, 95965 00.414 _ 01/20/2010 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED o �_ Mailed From 95965 US POSTAGE BUTTE COUXTY - JAN -Z 5 2010 PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT X DYER JOHN K SERVICES HEARING 2298 HONEY RUN RD CHICO CA ^' .NOTICE 957 NFE 1 7091 00 01/23/10 RETURN TO SENDER OYER I JOHN 1 LOWER LAKE CT CHSCO CA 95920-7334 RETURN TO SENDER .9596 03397 -- rriTIIii;;,:r;1)1* V;rrr {,,r„,)I)) )IF ti ✓/ 0 0 / ' 0 0 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Butte County has prepared an Initial Study and is considering the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for two projects listed below at a public hearing before the Butte County Planning Commission to be held on February 25, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. in the Butte County Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA Proiect Information — - CR jcct;EtVi08m001_1_(_ uller) Location: The parcel is located at 2283 Honey Run Rd (on the north side of Honey Run Road, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Centerville Road); Assessor's Parcel Number 017-160-014. Proposal: The applicant is requesting a Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 14.24 acre parcel into two parcels containing 5.0 and 9.24 acres each for single-family residential use. The site has a General Plan land use designation of AR (Agricultural Residential) and is zoned FR -5 (Foothill Recreational, five acre minimum parcels) Proiect Information Project: TPM08-0008 (Anderson) Location: The site located on the north side of Hegan Lane, approximately 1/4 of a mile west of Bruce Lane; Assessor's Parcel Numbers 039-410-022 and 039-060-137 Proposal: The applicant is requesting Tentative Parcel Map to divide two parcels totaling +/-81 acres into four parcels, each being 20 acres minimum in size. The site has a General Plan land use designation of Orchard & Field Crops OFC. It is zoned A-20 (Agricultural 20 -acre minimum parcel size). In compliance with CEQA, this notice discloses that there are no listed toxic sites present on or near the project site. The ' Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and reference documents for these projects are on file for public review and comment starting January 23, 2010 through February 22, 2010, at the Butte County Planning Division, 7 County .Center Drive, Oroville, CA. The IS/MND's are also available for review on the County website at www.buttecounty.net/dds by selecting Planning, Mitigated Negative Declarations and the project document. All persons are invited to review the documents. Comments may be submitted at the above address to the Planning Division in writing at any time prior to the hearing or orally at the meeting listed above, or as may be continued to a later date. If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to the public hearing. The above mentioned application is on file and available for public viewing at the office of the, 7 County Center Drive, Oroville,, CA. For information call or send an email to Stacey Jolliffe, Principal Planner, Butte County Development Services Department, Planning Division at (530) 538=6573 or sjolliffe@buttecounty.net. Butte County Planning Commission, Tim Snellings, Director of Development Services • ti • + + �' 'fir - s � • _ � 1 (�/�(,/�////yj •, _3 -.. ,� . atm � • _ 7, >r. ` - Y �%C C�'f } , • - r JJ�� cam_ � ` w � • y / i. V /1- ry • �.� - � . IsPoe • fir. -- _ �GF� 7"" :.'„""'..� � � ,-. — .. ., _ •� ! - — -,' - '— J.� y• ;— .� a '�. , �� • { • -.... F y • .. or 10 7 r i, . z 1/ � • � =(��-f • �!/\\ � �y'" - ✓ iii �'C �j �+r.r,�'✓ . G _ �/ ° � ... l i f - - r ' ",s • • ( r I r .. ..//� � • y - . � ` t `.w/tea(/_'-;��- ~�`/�%�� ', �j •, . r. .».i. .ls. ,i � .r..-+ . . •. s r.T - -. ,... .. �_. ,J . : � C L1� `s• + `/tea _" (/�/f�' � '"7p. '4— i • _. - - _. Vii' , �. � - - Troestee, Steve V Page 1 of 3 From: Sally Proctor [realtorsally@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:11 AM To: Troester, Steve Subject: RE: Fuller,,s Project# TPM08-0011 Hi Steve; Thank you very much for taking time to respond to my inquiry. I know you are busy and answering inquiries takes you away from the work you are trying to get done. I am just curious, because of the project status report on your web site, if the Cal Fire and Assessor Map portion has been completed or does it need to wait for the 30 day public review before completion? Also, at what -point do we sign up for a LAFCO hearing. Is that something the Fullers need to do or their engineer? •Thanks for your time, Steve. Sa l y PYoctzn- �i _ L _Broker #01302,503. JC 197, I'xudential �c � e L -9,'n r'e, � 1PCeliforma Reaity;- 7 aPit ,Jr ve"@- s5 7b ell. Office: (530)879-4509 cell: (530)570-0991 Fax: (530)343-7960 180 E 4th Street, Suite 100 -Chico, CA 95928 , www.BeautifulChico. coma -----Original Message ----- From: Troester, Steve[mailto:Stroester@buttecounty.net) Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 10:49 AM To: Calarco, Pete; Thistlethwaite, Charles Cc: fullers@digitalpath.net; realtorsally@comcast.net Subject: RE: Fuller's Project# TPM08-0011 Dear Ms Proctor, Below is the update that I provided to the Fullers and their engineers on May 27,2009. Even one year ago, our best timeline for processing a tentative parcel map was 12 months from time of application completeness. This application was deemed "complete" for continued processing on December 19, 2008. At this point we are still on track to bring this project to public hearing within that timeline, as this project is one of the next on my list for processing. As you know, every land use entitlement application must undergo environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. As my work load allows me to address it, I will be drafting that Initial Study -Mitigated Negative Declaration, which will then need to circulate for the 30 -day public review and comment period prior to public hearing. Please contact me should you have any additional questions. Steve Troester, Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services #7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA, 95965 (530)538-7153 ..:..... .................. :...................................................................................................................... From: Troester, Steve Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 11:59 AM To: 'Fullers' Cc,: 'jquin@theerigineeringgroup.us; Thistlethwaite, Charles Sbject: RE: Dave and Claudia Fuller's Application #TPM08-0011 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Fuller, ' As the May 18 e-mail to you from Chuck Thistlethwaite (Planning Manager) explained, your tentative parcel map application has 8/18/2009 Page 2 of 3 been re -assigned to me (Steve Troester) following the recent lay-off of Chris Tolley from the Department. Our loss of Chris was as part of major budget cuts here at the County. The overall affect has been a significant reduction in the staffing resources in the Department of Development Services. The Department is still committed to providing high quality service to the public we serve, even during these financially challenging times. However, we face the reality that we began 2009 with six full time project planners and we now have only two. While management staff are stepping in to address some of this loss, this severe reduction in staff planners and shortage of administrative support staff will have a significant impact on our ability to process project entitlement applications. Essentially, the workload of six planners has been passed to two persons. The Department will be continuously assessing the overall project application load and re -prioritizing application processing based primarily on: • Date of application completeness. • Readiness for environmental review. You submitted your application on October 6. 2008. The application was deemed "complete" for continued processing on December 19, 2008. My current project application load is over 40 entitlement applications. Of those, 17 applications have been deemed "complete" for continued processing (including your application). Based on the criteria above, of date of.application completeness and readiness of the application for environmental review,..your application is 10th in' my lineup of "complete" applications that are ready for processing. In the best of times, with a full complement of planners and support staff, the processing of development entitlement applications is not an exact science that lends itself to accurate projections of when a project might be ready for public hearing before the Planning Commission. Owing to the new staffing realities in the Department, and our obligation to continue providing general planning assistance'to the public, our best current projection of the timeline to complete the environmental review of your application and get it to hearing before the Planning. Commission is October -November of this year. Our current staffing, workloads, and project backlog make a more definitive estimate impossible. To continue to provide quality service, we have also implemented the following changes to our office hours. Effective April 13, 2009, the Department of Development Services will be open to the general public for all department business between 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Planning will be available by pre -scheduled appointments from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A department drop -box will continue to be available 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please contact me directly if you wish to schedule an appointment. Again, we apologize for the delays and inconveniences this current budgetary and staffing situation may cause and once again. thank you for your continued patience and cooperation. Please call me directly with any additional questions or concerns. Sincerely, Steve Troester, Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services #7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA', 95965 (530) 538-7153 (530) 538-2140 FAX From: Fullers[mailto:fullers@digitalpath.net] Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 1:25 PM To: Troester, Steve Subject: Dave and Claudia Fuller's Application #TPM08-0011 Hi, Steve: RE: our -application #TPM08-0011 we would greatly appreciate your expediting this at your earliest convenience as we've been working on this lot split.for more than a year and a half. We understand that various County personnel as well as our original engineer from The Engineering Group are no longer employed and we're sorry for that but in the meantime we've been put on either no burner or the rear burner. Please help us. Thank you very much. We are available by email or telephone at all times. 530-894-8934. Dave and Claudia Fuller From: Calarco, Pete Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 5:19 PM To: Troester, Steve; Thistlethwaite, Charles Subject: FW: Fuller's Project# TPM08-0011 Steve, any status/progress that we can report out? —pete From: Sally Proctor [mailto:realtorsally@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 5:14 PM To: Thistlethwaite, Charles; Calarco, Pete Cc: 'Fullers' 8/18/2009 Page 3 of 3 Subject: Fullers Project# TPM08-0011 Mr. Thistlethwaite and Mr. Calarco: It appears that my client's, Dave and Claudia Fuller, project# TPM08-0011 may have fallen through a wide crack. There has not been any update to the project display on your website since October of 2008. Please see attached-, current project display from your website. In October 2008 everything had been approved or conditionally approved except the Assessor Mapping, CDF/C. Fire Dept., and LAFCO. 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Based on. the criteria above, of date of application completeness and readiness. of the .application for environmental review.. your application is 10th in my lineup of "complete" applications. that are ready for processing: In the best of times,. with a full complement of planners.and-support.staff, the processing of development entitlement applications is not.an exact science that lends itself to accurate projections of when a project might be ready for, public hearing before. the Planning Commission. Owing. to the new stang. realities.in the Department, and .our obligation to continue providing general planningffi ' assistance_to the public,. our bestcurrent.projection of the timeline to complete the environmental review of your application and get it to hearing before- the Planning Commission is October -November of this.year.. Our current staffing, workloads, and project backlogmake.a more definitive estimate impossible. To continue to provide quality service; we: have also implemented the following: changes to our. office 'hours: Effective April 13, . 2009, the. Department of Development. Services will be. open to. the general public for all department business.between'8:00 am to.12:00:pm. Planning will be available by pre -scheduled appoiritments from.1:00 pm.to 3:00 pm.,.A department drop -box will continue to be available 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please. contact , me directly if you.wish to schedule.an appointment. . Again,. we apologize for the. delays and inconveniences this -current budgetary and staffing situation may cause - and once again thank you for your "continued patience and cooperation. Please call..me directly with any additional questions or concerns. Sincerely, Steve Troester,'Senior Planner Butte' County Department of.Development Services . #7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA, :95965 (530) 538-7153. (530)'538=2140 FAX From: Fullers [mailto:fullers@digitalpath.net] Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 1:25 PM 'To: Troester; Steve . Subject: Dave and Claudia Fuller's Application #TPM08-0011 Hi, Steve: RE: our application #TPM08-0011 we would greatly appreciate your expediting this at your earliest convenience as we've been working.on this lot split for more than a year and *a half. We understand that various County personnel as well as our original engineer from The Engineering Group are no longer employed and we're sorry . .for that but in. the.meantime we've been out on either no burner or the rear burner. Please help us. Thank you very much. We are available by email or telephone at all times. 5301-894-8934: Dave and Claudia Fuller Steve Troester, Senior Planner. Butte County Department of Development Services #7 County.Center.Drive Oroville, CA, 95965 (530).538-7153. (530) 538-2140 FAX 6/18/2009 .:Page 1'.of 2 . . Troes idi Steve . From: ' Troester, Steve Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 11:59 AM F PGnPS g , U �l"ur vo C�V�1 To: 'Fullers' ' Cc;jquin@tFieenginee�inggroup.us'; ThistletFiwaite,.Charles Subject: RE: Dave and Claudia Fuller's Application#TPM08-00,11. . . Dear Mr. &. Mrs. Fuller, .. .. As the May 18 e-mail:to you from Chuck.Thistlethwaite (Planning Manager) explained, your tentative parcel map application has been re -assigned. to me' (Steve Troester) following: the. recent lay-off of Chris Tolley from the Department. Our loss of Chris was as part of major budget cuts here at the County: The overall affect has been a significant reduction ,in the staffing resources in the Department.of Development Services. The Department is. -still committed to providing high quality service to the public we serve, even during these financially challenging times. However, we face the reality that we began 2009 with six .full time project' planners and we' now have only two. While management'staff are stepping -in to address some of this loss,. this severe reduction, in staff -planners . and shortage of.-admihistrative support staff will have.a significant impact. on • our, ability to process project entitlement applications: Essentially, the workload of six planners has been passed. to two persons.. The Department will be continuously assessing the overall project application. load and re -prioritizing application, processing based primarily on: • Date of application completeness. Readiness for environmental review. Yousubmitted. your application on October 6. 2008. -Theapplication was. deemed "complete" for. continued processing on December, 19, 2008. My current project application load is over 40 entitlement applications.. Of those, 17 applications :have been deemed "complete". for continued processing: (including. you r'.application). Based on . the criteria above, of date of application. completeness and readiness of the application for environmental review,' your application is 10th . in. my lineup of "complete" applications that. are ready_ for processing. In the best of times, with a full:.complement.of planners..and. support. staff, the processing of ..development entitlement applications is not, an exact science that lends itself to accurate projections of when a' project might be ready for public hearing before .the. Planning Commission. Owing to the new staffing realities-in_tbe-Department, . 'and our obligation.to continue: providing general planning assistance to the public, rur best current projection of the -timeline tocomplete_ the environmental review of your application and get it to hearing before fhe Planning CCommission is October -November of this year Our current staffing, workloads, and projectbacklog make a more definitive estimate impossible: - To continue.to provide quality service, we have also implemented the Joll6wing. changes to our office hours. Effective April 13, 2009;. the. Department of Development. Services will. be .open to the .general .public for all department business between 8:00, am to 12:00 pm. Planning will be available by pre -scheduled appointments from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A department drop -box will continue to be available 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please contact me.directly if you'wish to schedule an appointment. Again, we apologize for the delays and inconveniences this current budgetary and.. staffing ..situation may cause . and.:once again. thank you for your continued patience and cooperation. Please call me directly with any. . additional questions or concerns. Sincerely, . Steve Troester, Senior'Planner ' Butte County: Department of:Development Services '" #7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA, 95965 t 5/27/2009 Pagel of 3 Troester; Steve From: Johnna Quin Uquin@theengineeringgroup.us] . Sent: Friday; May 22' 2009 12:54 PM To:. Troester, Steve 'Cc: fullers@digitalpath.net Subject, FW: .TPM 08-00117 Project Status Hi Steve; The Fullers are very anxious to get this project completed and so 1, was hoping that -you could please give me a status update to when it will go to hearing and cc the Fullers at fullers@digitalpath.net. Thank you'for your time, Johnna Quin.. THE ENGINEERING.GROUP, INC. .180 ERMA CT., SUITE.100 ' . CHICO, CA 95928 PH: (530) 899-0409 FX: (530) 899-0943 iquin theengineeringgroup.us From: Thistlethwaite, Charles[rriailto:Cthistlethwaite@buttecounty.net] Sent: Monday, May 18,'2009 11:05 AM 'To: Johnna Quin.r . , Cc: Troester, Steve Subject:. RE: TPM 08-0011-_ Project Status Johnna:. . TPM08-0011 (Fuller) has been reassigned to Senior. Planner Steve Troester. Steve.is currently working to integrate both past planner Chris Tolley's former projects; and those of another eliminated position; into those he, was previously assigned..l am working closely with Ste.ve*during this period to establish priorities in project processing and timeframes. We will. provide you with that information as soon as it is available. Please do not hesitate to contact'Steve:((530) 538-71.53 or stroester@buttecounty.net or.myself if you have.any questions or we'can be of further assistance. Regards; Chuck .. Charles S: Thistlethwaite, AICP Manager, Planning Division Butte County Department of Development Services E-mail; CThistlethwaite@buttecounty.net Phone:.(530)538-6572-FAX (530) 538-2140 E-MAIL DISCLAIMER:This e-mail and any. attachment thereto may contains private, confidential, and. privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, copying, or distribution of this e-mail (or any attachments thereto) by other thanthe County of Butte orthe intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are NOT the intended recipient, please contact the senoer, immediately and permanently delete the original and any copies of this e-mail and any attachments thereto. E-mail.transmissions.to or from thisaender cannot be guaranteed to.be' secure or error -free as information could' . . be intercepted, corrupted, lost,. destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, -or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for -any errors or. omissions in the contents ofe-mail messages that arise as a result of e-mail transmission or storage. lf verification is required; please. requests hard -copy version'. . From: Johnna Quin[in6ilto:jquin@theengineeringgroup.:us] Sent: Monday; May 18; 2009 9:56 AM 5/27/2009 .Page 2 of .3 To:: Thistlethwaite, Charles Subject: FW: TPM 08-0011- Project Status was hoping thatyou could tell me who is the new. planner for the fuller project TPM 07-0011. The owners would like an update on the status and possible time frame for their project. If you could please let me know.as soon .as' you get a chance, I would really appreciate it. Thank you; Johnna.Quin .. THE.ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. 180 ERMA CT., SUITE -100- . CHICO, CA 95928. PH: (530) 899-0409. ' FX:(530)899-0943 jgui.n __theengineeringgroup.us From: Tolley, Chris [mailto:ctolley@bu.ttecounty.net] Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 5:26 PM iu To: Johnna Quin 'Subject:.RE: TPM.08-0011 Project. Status Hey Johnna: This: is the typical processing timeframe: I basically need to work through the'other projects'that are in line.. At: this point, I think that the timeframe is,quite accurate. At this point, we do not have any other options for the property owners.. My project load, along with the other. planners, increased when Brett was laid off, so that is another reason for the timeframe issue. Our Department will probably face more lay-offs in the near future, which will further impact our ability to provide services. Regardless- I think that they timeframe is accurate. Please_ let me know, if you have. -any other questions. -Chris From: Johnna Quin[mailto:jquin@theengineeringgroup.us] . Sent:_ Thursday, February 12,2009.10:20 AM ..To: Tolley, Chris . Subject: RE: TPM 0870011- Project Status.. .� .. Hi Chris; . .I just talked to the owners.of the project and,they.would like .to know why it -is going.to take so long for the. planning commission to hear their project. Is there anywaythat: we can get it bumped up sooner? If you could please let me know when you get a chance, I would really appreciate it. Thanks, . ' Johnna Quin: . iquin -theengineeringgtouP.us THE ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. 1072 MARAUDER ST:; SUITE 200 . CHICO, .CA 95973 PH: (530) 899-0409 FX: (530) 899-0943 5/27/2009 . Page 3 of 3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. From: Tolley, Chris[mailto:ctolley@buttecounty.net] Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009.11:18 AM To: Johnna Quin Subject:. RE! TPM 08-0011- Project Status Morning Johnna: Thanks for the email and phone call. The project is complete; however, some clarification .will be.necessary.for the building site envelopes prior to performing environmental review.. The map shows specific building sites, but I was not sure if the buildings would be constructed within th-e confines'of what is shown on the site plan, or if they 'were intended to be general. Anyway, our proposed mitigation'measure requests'a little more specificity. After reviewing the site, I think that it would be acceptable to designate the area around the home and barn as the. building site:•The topography of 'Proposed, Parcel 2 lends:to'a clear separation *between' the riparian vegetation and building area. As far as hearing date is concerned, I.believe that the August.- September time frame is likely when the Planning Commission -will hear the project. The project might be processed sooner, if my Other projects move forward smoothly. Please let know'ifyou have any questions.' -Chris . .From: Johnna Quin[mailto:jqu'in@theengineeringgroup.us] .Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009'9:41 AM To: Tolley, Chris Subject:_ TPM 08-0011- Project Status Hi Chris,. We received.a completeness letter. on January. 5, 2009 for the above referenced project. It looks like.there was one concern left on the letter and James Renfro in our office said that this issue was taken care of over the phone:1-was hoping that you could let me know if thie projept is'still moving .forward and when we might be looking at.a plan ning;commission meeting. If you.could please let me know.whien-you get a'chance, I would really appreciate it: Thanks, Johnna. Quin. J4uin@theengineeringgroup:us . . THE ENGINEERING .GROUP, INC: ,., . 1072 MARAUDER,ST., SUITE -200 CHICO, CA 95973 PH: (530) 899-0409 FX: (530) 899-0943 5/27/2009 00 .•• 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 www.buttegeneralplan.net ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * PLANNING January 5, 2009 ' David & Claudia Fuller 2283 Honey Run Road Chico, CA 95928 Re: Application. Complete =TPM08-0011 (APN017-160-014) Dear David & Claudia Fuller: The Department of Development Services and other responsible agencies have preliminarily reviewed the above referenced project, and determined that the application and project ate "complete." This determination was made on December 19, 2009. The issues raised during completeness review for the project are considered satisfied; however, clarification of the proposed building site envelope designated on proposed Parcel 2 is requested prior to performing environmental review. It appears that the proposed "Three Bedroom Residence" and proposed `Barn" are limited to the location identified on the map. It is suggested that a building site envelope be proposed for the areas surrounding the proposed structures. Should you have any further questions regarding this matter, I can be reached at (530) 538-7603, or via e-mail at ctolley@buttecounty.net. IS'erely, is Tolley Associate Planner Cc. The Engineering Group MOW THE ENGINEERING 'GROUP; INC. Developi��.ent.En�ineering; Eco'Hydr"aulics; Surveying ' In=a October 2 2008 i Butte County.. -Department of Development Services = 7 County Center Drive. -Oroville; CA 95965 Subject. Tentative Parcel Map Application (APN 017 160-014) Address; .2283 Honey Run Road-, Chico, CA 95928' On behalf of .our clients„ David 'and Claudia Fuller, The.•Engineering Group, Inc ; is, pleased to submit . -the enclosed tentative parcel map submittalpackage. Please, find -enclosed the following: • Tentative Map Checklist; • .Pre=application completion -letter from Environmental Health - • Receipt ofpayment fdr Pre -Application Review f • Signed Project Information Form • Project Setting Description Signed Agent Authorization Form: _ •Signed Agreement for Butte County Archaeo logical, Resources'Projecf Review by the NEIC • Current .,7.5 minute quad map' showing locationofpr••operty 0 Creation map, -Book 52, page.? • Title Report .. 4 J. ,(30) copies of the tentative map folded to 8'/Z" x, I l" • (I)-reduced.copy ofthe' tentative map on 11" x'1'7" : • A check for.Butte County Tentative Map Application fees for _$ 187:35 • kchd& for-NEIC,review for -$75:0.0 ; Thee project is • not located on or near: a hazardous, materials site according to .the Cortese. list of., hazardous materials. If you have any. questions. please feel free to contact meat 899-0409: • Sincerely, COUNTY CV OCT 0 3 2008 Johnna DEVELOPMEN';' Q A�`SERVICES uin . Cc: David`&.Claudia Fuller, 2283,14oney Run Rd., Chico, -CA 95928- 1072 59281072 Marauder Street Suite 200 -.Chico, CA -95973 Tel 530.899.0409 Fax 530.899.0943 • e-mail,te.g@theengineeringgroup.us Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I FETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538;7601 Telephone t (530) 538-7785 Facsimile www.buttecounty.net/dds M www.buttegeneralplan.net ADMINISTRATION " BUILDING * PLANNING August 7, 2007 David & Claudia Fuller 2283 Honey Run Road Chico, CA 95928 A Re: Application Incomplete —TPM08-0011, (APN 017-160-014) Der)David & Claudia Fuller: Thank you for the submittal of the above referenced application. The project application and related items have been reviewed by county agencies in order to determine if the application is complete and contains the information necessary to process the request. Your application has been deemed incomplete at this time due to the following 1. Environmental Health sewage disposal requirements The Environmental Health Division identified that the map submitted with the application is different than the map submitted for the pre -application review process with their Division. Specifically, the proposed well location has been modified. As a result, adequate usable sewage disposal area must be proven for the revised tentative parcel map. Please work with the Environmental Health Division to prove usable area for the new map design. They are available at 530-538-7281. Additionally, second dwellings will be limited on the resultant parcels, unless adequate area for sewage disposal is proven. If it , Oga 2. Riparian veizetation avoidance (buildine envelope or riparian vegetYttion survev) The cottonwood -willow riparian forest bordering Little Butte Creek (Butte HCP/NCCP)is identified as a "sensitive habitat" by the Manual of California Vegetation (Sawyer and Keeler - Wolf, 1995) and is noted in the List of California Terrestrial Natural Communities Recognized by the California Natural Diversity Database as a plant community with a high priority for inventory with the CNDDB (California Department of Fish and Game, 1995). Prior to staff performing the environmental review for the project, it will be necessary for you to (1) designate a building/site development envelope on proposed Parcel 2 that will effectively restrict development from occurring in areas where riparian vegetation is located and identify a 100 -foot building/site development setback on both proposed parcels , or (2) perform a protocol - level biological survey of the areas with riparian vegetation to inventory threatened, endangered, rare or sensitive plant and animal species that are present. Should you decide to designate a . building envelope on proposed Parcel 2 and identify a 100 -foot building/site development setback on both proposed parcels, you can expect the following mitigations/conditions to be included (or a similar version): • Prior to recordation of the map, identify, on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet, a building envelope for Parcel 2 that is outside of the riparian vegetation. Additionally, place a note on the separate document or sheet with the building envelope that states: "Site development is limited to F the area within the building envelope such that the riparian vegetation is avoided." r • Identify .on the parcel map a 100 -foot setback from the two-year high water mark on both sides of Little Butte Creek. Prior to recordation of the map, place'the following note on an additional map sheet, which is to be recorded concurrently with the parcel map, stating: "Prior to the issuance of any building permit or septic permit within 100 - feet of the two-year high water mark of Little Butte Creek as delineated on the final map, avoidance of riparian vegetation adjacent to Little Butte Creek shall be demonstrated on a site plan by a qualified biologist or botanist." The application will be considered complete after these items are submitted and resolved. We 'will continue to process your project to the extent possible. Please be aware, these items must be received to take your project forward to hearing before the Planning Commission. If you have any agonal questions, please contact me at (530) 538-7603. `Uhris Tolley Associate Planner Cc. The Engineering Group 1J 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. b utte c o u nty. n et/d d s www.buttegeneralplan.net ADMINISTRATION" BUILDING " PLANNING August 7, 2007 David & Claudia Fuller 2283 Honey Run Road Chico, CA 95928 Re: Application Incomplete —TPM08-0011, (APN 017-160-014) Dear David & Claudia Fuller: Thank you for the submittal of the above referenced application. The project application and related items have been reviewed by county agencies in order to determine if the application is complete and contains the information necessary to process the request. Your application has been deemed incomplete at this time due to the following: 1. Environmental Health sewage disposal requirements The Environmental Health Division identified that the map submitted with the application is different than the map submitted for the pre -application review process with their Division. Specifically, the proposed well location has been modified. As a result, adequate usable sewage disposal area must be proven for the revised tentative parcel map. Please work with the Environmental Health Division to prove usable area for the new map design. They are available at 530-538-7281. Additionally, second dwellings will be limited on the resultant parcels, unless adequate area for sewage disposal is proven. 2. Riparian veizetation avoidance (building envelope or riparian veizetation survey) The cottonwood -willow riparian forest bordering Little Butte Creek (Butte HCP/NCCP)is identified as a "sensitive habitat" by the Manual of California Vegetation (Sawyer and Keeler - Wolf, 1995) and is noted in the List of California Terrestrial Natural Communities Recognized by the California Natural Diversity Database as a plant community with a high priority for inventory with the CNDDB (California Department of Fish and Game, 1995). Prior to staff performing the environmental review for the project, it will be necessary for you to (1) designate a building/site development envelope on proposed Parcel 2 that will effectively restrict development from occurring in areas where riparian vegetation is located and identify a 100 -foot building/site development setback on both proposed parcels , or (2) perform a protocol - level biological survey of the areas with riparian vegetation to inventory threatened, endangered, rare or sensitive plant and animal species that are present. Should you decide to designate a 4 a1` building envelope on proposed Parcel 2 and identify a 100 -foot building/site development , setback on both proposed parcels, you can expect the following mitigations/conditions to be included (or a similar version): ® Prior to recordation of the map, identify, on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet, a building envelope for Parcel 2 that is outside of the riparian vegetation. Additionally, place a note on the separate document or sheet with the building envelope that states: "Site development is limited to the area within the building envelope such that the riparian vegetation is avoided." ® Identify on the parcel map a 100 -foot setback from the two-year high water mark on both sides of Little Butte Creek. Prior to recordation of the map, place the following note on an additional map sheet, which is to be recorded concurrently with the parcel map, stating: "Prior to -the issuance of any building permit or septic permit within 100 - feet of the two-year high water mark of Little Butte Creek as delineated on the final map, avoidance of riparian vegetation adjacent to Little Butte Creek shall be demonstrated on a site plan by a qualified biologist or botanist." The application will be considered complete after these items are submitted and resolved. We will continue to process your project to the extent possible. Please be aware, these items must be received to take your project forward to hearing before the Planning Commission. If you have any a�ajonal questions, please contact me at (530) 538-7603. U Uhris Tolley Associate Planner Cc. The Engineering Group 1" NOTICE OF DETERMINATION TO: ® Butte County"Clerk ❑ Office of Planning and Research 25 County Center Drive PO Box 3044 or 1400 Tenth Street Oroville, CA 95965 Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 Sacramento, CA 95814 FROM: Butte County Department of Development Services, Planning Division 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice. of Determination per Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code. AP Number: 017-160-014 Project Title: TPM08-0011, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP Applicants: David & Claudia Fuller 2283 Honey Run Road, Chico, CA 95928 Contact Person: Stacey Jolliffe Telephone Number: 538-7601 Project Description: A request by the Fuller Family Trust, David & Claudia Fuller Trustees, for a tentative parcel map to divide a 14.2 acre single-family residential parcel into two parcels (5.0 and 9.24 acres). The parcel is located in the Foothill Recreational - five -acre minimum (FR -5) zone and is currently developed with a single-family dwelling and a garage. Project Location: 2283 Honey Run Road, Chico State Clearinghouse Number (If submitted to clearinghouse): SCH#2010012044 This is to advise that the Butte County Planning Commission, Lead Agency, has approved the above-described project on February 25, 2010 and has made the following determinations regarding the above-described project: 1. The project ❑will, X will not, have a significant effect on the environment. 2. ❑An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant tothe-provisions of CEQA. X A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project. pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 3. Mitigation measures X were, ❑were not, made a condition of the approval of the project. 4. A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan X was, ❑was not, adopted for this project. 5. A statement of overriding considerations ❑was, X was not, adopted for this project. 6. Findings X were, ❑were not, made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. This is to certify that the final EIR, with comments and responses and record of project approval, or the Negative Declaration, is available to the general public at: 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965. Date received for filing and posting at OPR O Butte County Department of Development Services 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Pete.Calarco, Assistant Director Date Department of Development Services rA Mitigation Measures: EXHIBIT A Tentative Parcel Map for David & Claudia Fuller on APN 017-160-014, File # TPM 08-0011: An application for a Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 14.24(+/-) acre parcel into two parcels containing 9.24 and 5.0 acres, in the FR -5 (Foothill Recreational) zone. I. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Planning Division Mitigation Measure # 1: The following measures shall apply to all development activities on the project site. Additionally, a note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: "Dust generated by the development activities shall be kept to a minimum and retained on-site. Follow the air quality control measures listed below: Control Dust a. During clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or transportation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler systems are to be used to prevent dust from leaving the site and to create a crust after each day's activities cease. b. During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to prevent dust from leaving the site. At a minimum, this would include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after work is completed for the day and whenever wind exceeds 15 miles per hour. C. Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation. d. On-site construction vehicles shall be limited to a speed of 15 mph on unpaved roads. e. Haul vehicles transporting soil into or out of the property shall be covered. E Existing roads and streets adjacent to the project shall be cleaned at least once per day if dirt or mud from the project site has been tracked onto these roadways, unless conditions warrant a greater, frequency. g. Other measures may be required as determined appropriate by the BCAQMD or Department of Public Works in order to control dust. Post Contact Information h. Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action within 24 hours. The telephone number of the Butte County Air Quality Management District shall be visible to ensure compliance with BCAQMD Rule 200 & 205 (Nuisance and Fugitive Dust Emissions). Other Construction Practices i. Maintain all construction equipment in proper tune according to manufacturer's specification. j. Where feasible, give preference to utilizing the following equipment: • Electric equipment • Substitute gasoline -powered for diesel -powered equipment • Alternatively fueled construction equipment on site such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquid natural gas (LNG), propane, or biodiesel. • Alternatively fueled construction equipment on site such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquid natural gas (LNG), propane, or biodiesel. • Equipment that has Caterpillar pre -chamber diesel engines, as practical. • Diesel construction equipment meeting the CARB's 1996 or newer certification standard for off-road heavy-duty diesel engines. k. Construction workers shall park in designated parking area(s) to help reduce dust emissions." Plan Requirements: The note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. This note shall also be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be adhered to throughout all grading and construction periods. Monitoring: The Butte County Department of Development Services and the Public Works Department shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. Building inspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on-site. Butte County Air Pollution Control District inspectors shall respond to nuisance complaints. 2. Mitigation Measure #2: In order to protect the riparian zone and riparian vegetation on-site, the following measures shall be undertaken: 1) Building envelope of less than two acres in size shall be shown on the final map, consistent with the home site location identified on the approved tentative map. 2) Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: "Site development is limited to the areas identified on the parcel map. Alternative building sites may be utilized only after demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services that the new location as proposed will not result in adverse impacts to riparian areas or related species." Plan Requirements: The building envelopes shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. , Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be satisfied prior to recordation of the map. Monitoring: The Department of Development Services and Public Works Department shall ensure that the, building envelopes and note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet on the Parcel Map. The Planning Division shall ensure compliance through the building permit process and routine inspection and review. 3. Mitigation Measure 93: Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: Prior to the issuance of any development permit (including, but not limited to grading permit, well permit, septic system permit, and building permit), an Oak Tree Mitigation Plan prepared by a certified arborist, registered professional forester, botanist or landscape architect shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Development Services or his/her designee. The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the following: 1) The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall show the location of all oak trees deemed suitable for retention, and all oak trees to be removed, in those areas proposed for development, using the factors set out below; 2) Factors used to assess suitability of existing oak trees shall include health, location .(in relation to proposed improvements and adjacent residences), and size of the tree. Trees deemed to be unsafe or unhealthy shall be removed; 3) The applicant shall minimize the removal of oak trees deemed suitable for retention; 4) A minimum of 3 native oak trees of 5 gallons or larger size shall be planted for each like species of oak tree removed that is greater than or equal to 5 inches diameter at breast height (DBH). The trees shall be planted in areas deemed appropriate by the Oak Tree Mitigation Plan, considering' future lot development, interference with foundations, fencing, roadways, driveways, and utilities. Trees planted shall be protected from livestock and other animals. Replanting oak trees on-site cannot account for more than one-half of the mitigation. If no suitable location for off-site oak tree planting exists, mitigation shall be completed by one or more of the following: establishing conservation easements, contributing funds for off-site oak woodlands conservation (i.e., Oak Woodlands Conservation fund administered by the California Wildlife Conservation Board), and/or other mitigation measures developed by Butte County. 5) Each oak tree preserved shall be surrounded by a tree zone identified by the drip line of the tree. An orange plastic fence or other suitable type of fence shall be used to identify the tree zone during construction activities; 6) No vegetation removal, soil disturbance, or other development activities shall occur within the tree zone in order to protect root systems and minimize compaction of the soil; 7) If any private or public subdivision road easement interferes with the tree zone of any tree deemed suitable for retention; the tree zone can be reduced to accommodate the easement. Plan Requirements: No vegetation removal, grading, road construction, or other earthwork shall be permitted until the Oak Tree Mitigation Plan is submitted and approved. Timing: The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall be submitted prior to any development activity or the issuance of any grading, building, septic, or well permit, or the approval of any improvement plans on the parcels. Monitoring: The Butte County Department of Development Services and Department of Public Works shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. At the time of septic, well, or building permit application, the Development Services Department will reference this requirement on any grading, building, septic, or well permit site plans and verify that an Oak Tree Mitigation Plan has been submitted to and approved by the Director of Development Services or his/her designee. Butte County building inspectors shall. ensure compliance on-site. 4. Mitigation Measure # 4: Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with any future map or on an additional map sheet and all building and site development plans that states: "Should grading activities reveal the presence of cultural resources (i.e., artifact concentrations, including arrowheads and other stone tools or chipping debris, cans, glass, etc.; structural remains; human skeletal remains), work within 150 feet of the find shall cease immediately until a qualified professional archaeologist can be consulted to evaluate the resources and implement appropriate mitigation procedures. Should human skeletal remains be encountered, State law requires immediate notification of the County Coroner. Should the County Coroner determine that such remains are in an archaeological context, the Native American Heritage Commission in Sacramento shall be notified immediately, pursuant to State law, to arrange for Native American participation in determining the disposition of such remains." Plan Requirements: This note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the parcel map or on an additional map sheet and on all building and site development plans. Timing: This measure shall be implemented during site preparation and construction. Monitoring: The Department of Development Services shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. The Department of Development Services shall ensure that the note is placed on all building and site development plans. Should cultural resources be discovered, the landowner/developer shall notify the Planning Division and a professional archaeologist. The Planning Division shall coordinate with the landowner/developer and appropriate authorities to avoid damage to cultural resources and determine appropriate action. 5. Mitigation Measure # 5: Place the following note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: "To reduce construction -generated noise the developer shall implement the following measures to mitigate construction noise throughout all construction periods: 1. Limit construction activity,to daytime hours (6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) with no construction activity on Sundays or holidays; 2. Use best available noise suppression devices and properly maintain and muffle diesel engine - driven construction equipment; 3. Construction equipment shall not be left idling for long periods of time; 4. Locate stationary equipment as far as possible from sensitive receptors; 5. Designate a Disturbance Coordinator and post the name and phone number of this person conspicuously at the entrance(s) to the project site so it is clearly visible to nearby residents most likely to be affected by construction noise. This person would manage complaints resulting from construction noise. The Disturbance Coordinator shall contact noise sensitive receptors and advise them of the schedule of construction." Plan Requirements: This note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet and shall be shown on all site development and building plans. Timing: The mitigation shall be applicable during all construction activities. Monitoring: The developer and the Disturbance Coordinator shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this mitigation and shall respond to all complaints of noise. The Department of Development Services shall investigate all complaints of excess construction -related noise. 6. Development on Parcel I or 2 to the west of Little Butte Creek would require a Section 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement from the Department of Fish and Game for a bridge and proof of adequate useable sewage disposal area, along with compliance all other applicable state and federal regulations. Public Works 7. Prior to recordation of the Parcel/Final Map, 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. 8. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, submit drainage improvement plans to the Land Development Division for` the installation and construction of drainage improvements in accordance with county improvement standards. The drainage plans shall detail existing drainage conditions and shall specify how drainage waters shall be conveyed from Honey Run Road to Butte Creek. Construct or provide a performance bond and labor and material bond for the construction prior to recordation of the parcel map. 9. Prior to grading, a Construction Storm Water Permit will be required by the State Water Resources Control Board if the project results in a disturbance (including clearing, excavation, filling, and grading) of one or more acres. The Permit must be obtained from the State Water Resources Control Board prior to construction. If a Construction Storm Water Permit is required, place a note on an additional map sheet that states: "The development of this Parcel/Final Map requires a construction storm water permit. Construction activities that result in a land disturbance of less than one acre, but which are part of a larger common plan of development, also require a permit. Development of individual lots may require an additional permit(s)." 10. Show all easements of record on the Parcel/Final Map. 11. Prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the Parcel/Final Map, pay in full any and all delinquent, current and estimated taxes and assessments as specified in Article 8 of Chapter 4 of Division 2 of Title7, of the California Government Code commencing with Section 66492. 12. Pay the recording fees in effect at the time the Parcel/Final Map and related documents are recorded. 13. Prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the parcel map, deed to Butte County a storm drain easement to convey storm water runoff from the existing 30 -inch culvert on Honey Run Road to Little Butte Creek. Butte County Fire/California Department of Forestry 14. 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/or current Butte County Improvement Standards, whichever is stricter. 15. Place a note on a separate document and recorded concurrently with the parcel 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. 16. Place a note on a separate document, which is to be recorded concurrently with the parcel 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." Environmental Health 17. Prior to recordation, identify on the map sheet an area for wells and a 100 -foot leach field free setback around that area ori parcels 1 and 2. 18. Prior to recordation, identify on the map sheet a 100 -foot leach field free setback from both the east and west Little Butte Creek top -of -bank. 19. Prior to recordation, identify on the map sheet a 50 -foot leach field free setback from the drainage way/seasonal stream on Parcels 1 and 2. 20. Prior to recordation, identify on the map sheet usable sewage disposal areas for Parcel 1 proven to meet the requirements of County Improvement Standards, Appendix VII. 21. Place a note on a separate document or on an additional map sheet, which is to be recorded concurrently with the Parcel Map, stating, "Parcel 2 is restricted to a single dwelling until proven to meet the requirements of Appendix VII of the Butte County Subdivision Improvement Standards for a second dwelling, or it is shown to meet the requirements of a subsequent sewage disposal ordinance in effect at the time of the proposal for the second dwelling." Processing Fees 22. Prior to recordation of the Parcel Map, pay any outstanding project -related processing fees. County Counsel 23. If this entire matter or any finding, action or condition of this matter is appealed to the Board of Supervisors, the applicant or any other developer/operator other than the applicant agrees to indemnify the County of Butte from liability or loss related to the approval of this project and agrees to sign an indemnification agreement in a form approved by County Counsel before the Board's appeal hearing. If the application is not appealed, this condition is deemed satisfied. II. NOTATION A. Minor changes may be approved administratively by the Directors of Development Services, Environmental Health, or Public Works upon receipt of a substantiated written request by the applicant, or their respective designee. Prior to such approval, verification shall be made by each Department or Division that the modification is consistent with the application, fees paid and environmental determination as conditionally approved. Changes deemed to be major or significant in nature shall require a formal'application for amendment. DECLARATION OF FEES DUE (California Fish and Game Code Section 711.4) Name and address of applicant: David & Claudia Fuller 2283 Honey Run Road Chico, CA 95928 Project Title/File Number: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, TPM08-0011 APN: 017-160-014 CLASSIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: NOTICE OF EXEMPTION / STATEMENT OF EXEMPTION ❑ A. Statutorily or Categorically Exempt $50.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee ❑ B. Certificate of No Effect $50.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee 2. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION - FEE REQUIRED X A. Negative Declaration $1993.00 State Filing Fee $50.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee ❑ B. Environmental Impact Report $2768.25 State Filing Fee $50.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee 3. OTHER (Specify) ❑ $50.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee PAYMENT / NON-PAYMENT OF FEES: 1. X PAYMENT: The above fees have been paid. See attached receipt(s): 2. ❑ NON-PAYMENT: The above fees are required. Not paid. Chief Plannine Official By: Tim Snellings, Development Services Title: Director Lead Agency: Butte County Department of Development Services Date: March 17, 2010 TWO COPIES OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH ALL ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE BUTTE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. THREE COPIES OF'ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED FOR FILING. ALL APPLICABLE FEES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE PRIOR TO THE FILING OF ANY ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT WITH THE BUTTE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE COUNTY OF BUTTE. COUNTY OF BUTTE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUTTE COUNTY INITIAL STUDY AND PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR TPM 08-0011(Fuller) l-. Initial Study.for Fuller TPM, File # TP4T8-0011 • DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INITIAL STUDY FOR TPM 08-0011 1.0 PROJECT INFORMATION A. Applicant: David & Claudia Fuller B. Representative: The Engineering Group C. Engineer: Johnna Quin D. Staff Contact: Stacey Jolliffe, Principal Planner; (530) 538-6573, sjolliffe@buttecounty.net E. Project Name: Fuller TPM08-0011 F. Project Location: The parcel is located at 2283 Honey Run Rd (on the north side of Honey Run Road, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Centerville Road), approximately 4.1 -miles east of the City of Chico and 1.4 -mile west of the Town of Paradise. G. Type of Application(s): Tentative Parcel Map H. Assessor's Parcel Number(s): 017-160-014 I. Project Site Size: +14.24 acres J. Current Zoning: FR -5 (Foothill Recreational, five acre minimum parcels) K. General Plan Designation: Agricultural Residential ..General Plan 2030 (unadopted): Foothill Residential L. Environmental Setting: The subject property is located in Butte Creek Canyon, an unincorporated area of Butte County,. 4.1 -miles east of the City of Chico and 1.4 -miles southwest of the Town of Paradise. The property is bounded by Honey Run Road to the south, and privately owned parcels on the north, east and west. Little Butte Creek traverses the northwest portion of the property. The project site - currently developed with a single-family residence, shop/garage, well and septic system on proposed Parcel 1 - is in a rural residential area of Little Butte Creek Canyon. The subject property ranges in elevation between approximately 450 and 625 feet above sea level, with grades varying between 9 percent on the portion southeast of Little Butte Creek and, along the canyon wall, .up to 50 percent at the northwest corner: There is a 4 foot depression -along the north side of Honey Run Road with no existing storm water conveyance. The existing drainage pattern is proposed to remain. Vegetation on the site and in the area consists of seasonal grasses, chaparral, oaks, and riparian vegetation along Little Butte Creek. The project site is not within the winter range of the Tehama deer herd as identified by the California Department of Fish and Game (1985). Spring -run Chinook salmon, a federally and state -listed threatened species, occur in Butte Creek to the north; the occurrence in Little Butte Creek is not noted in the California Natural Diversity Database and it is unclear whether there is sufficient flow in the area of the project site to support the seasonal spawning and passage of anadromous fish. Overall, the wildlife habitat value of the subject property and its environs has been substantially compromised by existing patterns of dispersed rural residential development in the area. Prime soils are not located within or in the vicinity of the project site. Soils consist of Xerorthents, tailings, (0 to 50 percent slopes) and Chinacamp gravelly loam (15 to 30 percent slopes) (Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey, Butte Area, California, Parts of Butte and Plumas Counties, 2009). The project site is not located in a 100 -year flood zone or an earthquake fault zone, nor is it subject to a California Land Conservation ("Williamson Act") Agreement. Zr ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 1 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM, File # TPN, 0011 • Surrounding Land Uses: The project site is in an area of rural residential land uses, with open space and steep, undevelopable topography to the north across Little Butte Creek. The closest residence is located approximately 370 -feet southeast of the property on parcel 017-160-005, across Honey Run Road from the project site. The next closest home is approximately 485 -feet south and across Honey Run Road from.the project site on parcel 017-160-006. The Butte Creek Mobilehome Park is located to the east on the same side of Honey Run Road. Table 1.1 indicates that proposed Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 will be consistent with area parcel sizes, zoning, general plan designation and rural residential land use. Table I.I. Zoning, General Plan Designation, Area and Land Use of Immediately Adjacent Parcels Parcel To The Zoning General Plan Size (Acres) Land Use (Assessor's) West FR -5 AR 2.44 Residential Northeast FR -5 AR 8.27 Residential North FR -5 AR 5.78 Residential East FR -5 AR 3.84 Residential South FR -5 AR 16.12 Residential Project Parcel FR -5 AR 12.2 Residential M. Project Description: The applicant is requesting a Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 14.24 acre parcel into two parcels containing 5.0 and 9.24 acres each for single-family residential use. .Both parcels would have access from the County -maintained Honey Run Road. The Butte County Environmental Health Division has required a 100 -foot leachfield setback from the top -of -bank of Little Butte Creek. Second dwelling units are allowed in the FR zone subject to Section 24-280 of Butte County Code and applicable requirements for adequate septic capacity, potable water and access. Parcel 2 meets the October 2006 Butte County Improvement Standards Appendix VII requirements for useable septic disposal area necessary for a three bedroom home. Both the proposed Parcels 1 and 2 are therefore restricted to a single dwelling each until they meet the requirements of Appendix VII for a second dwelling or the parcel is shown to meet the requirements of a subsequent sewage disposal ordinance in effect at the time a second dwelling is proposed. Thus, for purposes of this Initial Study, buildout for the project is assumed to be two additional dwellings — a primary dwelling on Parcel 2 and a second dwelling on Parcel 1. Development on the west side of Little Butte Creek — which would require a bridge for access and requisite Streambed Alteration Permit from the Department of Fish and Game (Section 1600 et seq of Fish and Game Code) — is not presently proposed for either Parcel 1 or 2 and appears infeasible due to steep topography. N. Public Agency Approvals: Butte County Environmental Health Division, Butte County Public Works Department and Cal Fire/Butte County Fire (CDF). ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 2 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM; File # TPOWOQ11. 2.0 DETERMINATION [ ] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [X] I find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, there will NOT be a significant effect in this case because revisions have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [ ] I find that the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, burit must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. [ ] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. /.o Prepared y: St ey o i e, Principal Planner Date Reviewed by: Charles Thistlethwaite, Planning Manager Date ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 3 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM; File# A.001.1. ... .. 3.0 POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS CHECKLIST SETTING A. Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below could be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. [ ] 4.1 Aesthetics [ ] 4.2 Agriculture Resources [X] 4.3 Air Quality [X] 4.4 Biological Resources [X] 4.5 Cultural Resources [ ] 4.6 Geologic Processes [ ] 4.7 Hazards/Hazardous Material [ ] 4.8 Hydrology/Water Quality [ ] 4.9 Land Use [ } 4.10 Mineral Resources [X] 4.11 Noise [ ] 4.12 Housing [ ] 4.13 Public Services [ ] 4.14 Recreation [ ] 4.15 Transportation/Traffic [ ] 4.16 Utilities/Service Systems [X] 4.17 Mandatory Findings of Significance B. Evaluation of Environmental Impacts: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where itis based on project -specific factors as well as general standards, (e.g., the''project would not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants. based on a project -specific screening analysis.) 2) All answers must take account'of the whole -action involved including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once' the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. -If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation 'Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) "Reviewed Under Previous Document." Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used: Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed: Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. C) Mitigation Measures: For effects that are "Less Than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 4 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM, File# TPI 00014 document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant. 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 4.1 AESTHETICNISUAL RESOURCES: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? X b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings X within a state scenic highway? c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or qualitv of the site and its surroundings? X d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the X area? Section Discussion The project site ' is within a low-density rural residential area of Little Butte Creek Canyon east of Chico that is characterized by disturbed non-native grasslands, chaparral, oak woodlands, and dispersed residences typically set back from roads. Chico Creek Canyon, in which the subject property is located, is considered to possess scenic resource and viewshed qualities. The site is not located along a State or County designated scenic highway; however, it is visible from publically accessible portions of Lookout Point, a County maintained scenic vista on the Skyway. The subject property — heavily wooded — is also viewable from the publicly maintained Honey Run Road. Butte County has not formally defined significant aesthetic/visual resources within the County. However, the visual dominance of a project and its affect upon the sensitivity of a view towards or from the project site may be used to evaluate impacts to visual resources. The sensitivity of a view is characterized by the visual qualities of both nearby and distant landscapes (e.g., their form, texture, color, massing, and definition) and how development might obscure, contrast with or otherwise affect those visual qualities. In this context, significant visual resources are those clearly viewable from a publicly accessible vantage point (e.g., a road, park, public building) and would include long- distance and/or commanding views of the surrounding countryside, proximate and distinctive landscape features such as streams, trees, rock outcroppings and historic buildings, and the massing of such nearby and distant views and features. Impacts to significant visual resources could result when, for example, development intrudes upon publicly accessible views in a manner that degrades a particular or overall scenic experience from a publicly accessible vantage point. The visual character of the area is dominated by residential land uses at rural densities. Most parcels in the project vicinity are developed with a residential use. The closest residence is located approximately 370 -feet southeast of the property on parcel 017-160-005, across Honey. Run Road from the project site. The next closest home is approximately 485 -feet south and across Honey Run Road from the project site on parcel 017-160-006. Other ■ Department of Development Services m Planning Division ■ ■ Page 5 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM, File #.TPR -001 I existing residential uses including the single-family residence on the subject property and mobilehome park to on the parcel to the adjacent east. a) Less Than Significant Impact. Publicly accessible scenic vistas of and in the vicinity of the project site are from Honey Run Road and the Skyway. The potential development enabled by this project is consistent with the established visual character of the surrounding area. Given the proposed parcel sizes of about 9.24 and 5 -acres, and the distance from the subject property to Lookout Point (over 4,000 feet) the potential for one additional .primary dwelling would not substantially conflict with the visual character of the area or with the publicly accessible scenic views. b) Less Than Significant Impact. The project site is not within a state scenic highway area and the potential addition of one additional dwelling would have a less than significant impact upon publicly accessible vantage points from Honey Run Road and the Skyway. c - d) Less Than Significant Impact. The potential addition of a single dwelling on the proposed Parcel 2 would not significantly degrade the existing visual character or quality of the +14.24 -acre site or its surroundings. While outside lighting for safety and security could be added to existing and future structures, street lighting is not proposed nor required as a part of this project. The proposed and neighboring parcels are sufficiently large to minimize ordinary nighttime lighting impacts. Additionally, Section 24-241(d) of Butte County Code requires that all outdoor lighting in residential areas shall be located, adequately shielded, and directed such that no direct light falls outside the property perimeter, or into the public right-of-way. The project at anticipated build -out — single-family residences on 9.24 and 5 - acre parcels - would not create significant sources of new light or glare, and would not affect a scenic vista nor have a negative aesthetic effect. 4.2 AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: Would the proposal:. Potentially Significant Less Than Significant- Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and X Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act Contract? X c. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion X of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? Section Discussion Area parcels are neither zoned nor designated for agricultural activities, and there does not appear to be significant commercial agricultural use along Honey Run Road. Although agriculture is allowed as an accessory use in the FR - 5 zone, it is primarily a residential zone with a minimum lot size of 5 acres. The AR land use designation also allows for agricultural uses. The project site is underlain by Class VII soils, defined by the NRCS (2006) as follows: Class VII soils have very severe limitations that make them unsuited to cultivation and that restrict their use mainly to grazing, forestland, or wildlife. These soils require extreme care to protect the soil, even with low intensity use for grazing, wildlife, or timber. Neither the project parcel nor parcels within one mile are in Williamson Act Contracts ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 6 of 39 ■ . Initial. Study for, Fuller TPM, File 4 TP11-00.11_ Impact Discussion: a — b) No Impact. The project site and adjacent parcels do not support commercial agricultural uses and contain no designated Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance. The proposed project is consistent with its FR -5 zoning and will not conflict with a Williamson Act contract or result in the conversion of existing farmland to a non-agricultural use. C) No Impact. The project, proposing subdivision of approximately 14.24 acres of property described as "Agricultural Residential" by the 2007 Important Farmlands Map for Butte County, is intended for future residential development. The project site and area parcels are not being used for grazing or other agricultural purposes. The project will have no significant impact upon conversion of farmland to a non- agricultural use. Mitigation Measure: None required 4.3 AIR QUALITY: Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? X b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially X to an existing or projected air quality violation? c Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air X quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozoneprecursors)? d. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? X .e. Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number ofpeople? X Section Discussion Both the California Air Resources Board and the Environmental Protection Agency have established air pollution standards in an effort to protect human health and welfare. Geographic areas are designated as being in "attainment" or "nonattainment" depending upon whether or not these standards are met. The state and federal agencies have several classifications describing air quality, and Butte County and the Northern Sacramento Valley Air Basin (NSVAB) have been designated.as being in "moderate" nonattainment for state (e.g., California Air Resources Board) ozone and fine particulate matter (PM1o) standards and in attainment for less stringent federal air quality standards. Butte County and the project site are within the NSVAB. The region's air pollution management is guided by the Basin's 2003 Air Quality Attainment Plan and includes a number of feasible control measures. Butte County, under the auspices of the Butte County Air Quality Management District (BCAQMD), has adopted some, but not all, of these measures. Traffic congestion can result in locally significant air pollution. The project, located in a low-density residential area, could result in the construction of an additional dwelling, contributing an estimated 10 additional vehicle trips per day (Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1997, see Section 4.15 below) to and from the site. Traffic counts for roads in the project area are presented below in Section 4.15, and reveal a moderate level of traffic equivalent to a ■.Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 7 of 39 ■ Initial Study forFu11er TPM, File # TP*001't �._ Level of Service A as defined by the Butte County Transportation Element. The project is not expected to result in local traffic congestion. Impact Discussion: a) No Impact. The project is not sufficiently large enough to conflict with or obstruct implementation of the NSVAB Air Quality Attainment Plan. b) Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. Dust resulting from construction -related disturbance of the ground can affect local air quality. The area's dry, windy climate during summer months may allow for the generation of wind-blown dust if and when underlying soils are exposed through clearing, grading and earthmoving, thus creating a potential nuisance for the project site and nearby properties. In addition, excess dustfall can increase maintenance and cleaning requirements that could adversely affect sensitive electronic devices. The BCAQMD recommends incorporating measures to control fugitive dust emission for all road and other construction activities, such as site and driveway watering and/or use of other acceptable soil palliatives. Mitigation Measure 41 requires that a note be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states dust control measures shall be implemented during site development activities. This will reduce to less than significant air quality impacts resulting from construction -related dust. Concentrations of pollutants are related in part to levels of traffic congestion along streets and at intersections. Vehicle traffic generated by the proposed project would result in a less than significant impact on air quality, as only one additional dwelling would be built. Additional project -generated traffic of about 10 vehicular trips per day would not significantly increase either traffic volumes on the local street network, or carbon monoxide and other vehicle -related emissions along local roadways. Additional air quality impacts may result from various sources, including the use of wood burning devices in a new residence. Construction activities are also a source of organic gas emissions. Although construction -related sources are mobile and transient in nature, various diesel -powered vehicles and equipment are in use during construction. In this instance, however, health risks from these various sources would be less- than -significant because at most one additional dwelling could be developed at the project site in this low-density area. c) Less Than Significant Impact. Solvents in adhesives, non -water based paints, thinners, some insulating materials and caulking materials evaporate into the atmosphere and are constituents in the photochemical reaction that creates urban ozone. Asphalt used' in paving is also a source of organic gases for a short time after its application. Given the low-density character in the vicinity of the project and the addition of a dwelling on Parcel 2, these impacts are expected to be less than significant. d) No Impact. There are no institutions serving sensitive receptors (e.g., schools, hospitals, long-term care facilities, etc.) within one mile of the project site. There would be no air quality effects to sensitive receptors from the potential future construction of up a single dwelling. e) Less Than Significant Impact. During residential construction various diesel -powered vehicles and equipment in use on the site would create exhaust odors but, given the size of the project area and surrounding low densities, such odors are not likely to constitute a significant nuisance beyond the project boundaries. Mitigation Measure #1: The following measures shall apply to all development activities on the project site. Additionally, a note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: "Dust generated by the development activities shall be kept to a minimum and retained on-site. Follow the air quality control measures listed below: Control Dust a. During clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or transportation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler systems are to be used to prevent dust from leaving the site and to create a crust after each day's activities cease. b. During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to prevent dust from leaving the.site. At a minimum, this would include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after work is completed for the day and whenever wind exceeds 15 miles per hour. a Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 8 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM, File # TPIv108-0011. c. Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation. d. On-site construction vehicles shall be limited to a speed of 15 mph on unpaved roads. e. Haul vehicles transporting soil into or out of the property shall be covered. f. Existing roads and streets adjacent to the project shall be cleaned at least once per day if dirt or mud from the project site has been tracked onto these roadways, unless conditions warrant a greater frequency. g. Other measures may be required as determined appropriate by the BCAQMD or Department of Public Works in order to control dust. Post Contact Information h. Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action within 24 hours. The telephone number of the Butte County Air Quality Management District shall be visible to ensure compliance with BCAQMD Rule 200 & 205 (Nuisance and Fugitive Dust Emissions). Other Construction Practices i. Maintain all construction equipment in proper tune according to manufacturer's specification. j. Where feasible, give preference to utilizing the following equipment: • Electric equipment • Substitute gasoline -powered for diesel -powered equipment • Alternatively fueled construction equipment on site such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquid natural gas (LNG), propane, or biodiesel. • Equipment that has Caterpillar pre -chamber diesel engines, as practical. • Diesel construction equipment meeting the CARB's 1996 or newer certification standard for off-road heavy-duty diesel engines. k. Construction workers shall park in designated parking area(s) to help reduce dust emissions:" Plan Requirements: The note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the .map or on an additional map sheet. This note shall also be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be adhered to throughout all grading and construction periods. Monitoring: The Butte County Department of Development Services and the Public Works Department shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document, which is to be recorded concurrently with the map, or on an additional map sheet. Building inspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on-site. Butte County Air Pollution Control District inspectors shall respond to nuisance complaints. 4.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California X Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California X Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 9 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM; File #..TPM08-001 i Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated c. Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 or the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, X etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means)? d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish and wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, X or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources such as a tree preservation policy X ordinance? f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat X conservationplan? .g. A reduction in the numbers, a restriction in the range, or an impact to the critical habitat of any unique, rare, threatened, X or endangered species of animals? h. A reduction in the diversity or numbers of animals on site (including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish or X invertebrates)? i. A deterioration of existing fish or wildlife habitat (for foraging, breeding, roosting, nesting, etc.)? X j. Introduction of barriers to movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species? X k. Introduction of any factors (light, fencing, noise, human presence and/or domestic animals) which could hinder the X normal activities of wildlife? Section Discussion A site visit and examination of 2006 1 -meter aerial photographs reveal a thin band of riparian growth (e.g., willow scrub, sycamore, various herbs and grasses) along Little Butte Creek surrounded by scattered oaks and cleared areas of grassland. The project site is within the upcoming Butte County Association of Governments Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Communities Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP) area. The February, 2007 draft land cover map for the HCP/NCCP describes three natural communities in the vicinity of the project: Oak Woodland and Savanna (Mixed Oak Woodland), Development (Ranchettes — Wooded), and Riparian (Cottonwood -Willow Riparian Forest). Animals likely to occur at the project site include deer, rabbits, squirrels, skunk, raccoons, opossum, various species of birds, and (occasionally) mountain lions. The project site is within the Tehama deer herd winter range, within a "development permitted" area. (Butte County Deer Herd GIS Coverage, Department of Fish and Game, 1985) No minimum lot sizes apply to the project site due to the winter deer herd range. The cottonwood -willow riparian forest bordering Little Butte Creek is identified as a "sensitive habitat" by the Manual of California Vegetation (Sawyer and Keeler -Wolf, 1995) and is noted in the List of California Terrestrial Natural Communities Recognized by the California Natural Diversity Database as a plant community with a high priority for inventory with the CNDDB (California Department of Fish and Game, 1995). Scattered Oak woodlands are located at various locations at the parcel. There are no vernal pools present within or near the project site. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 10 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fullei TPM; File # TPIv108=0017 The site is located in the Sacramento Valley, where Swainson's hawk (Buteo swainsoni) habitat is located. The Swainson's hawk is a state -listed threatened species (California Department of Fish and Game, State and Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Animals of California, October 2003). According to the CNDDB, the nearest Swainson's hawk occurrence is located approximately 12 miles southwest of the project site. California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB Rarefind Commercial Version 3.1.0, June 2008) was reviewed to determine if any special status species or habitats occur on the project site or in the project area. Table 4.1 below identifies the various special status species or habitats that fell within two miles of the project site (entirely within the Paradise West Quadrangle). No rare or endangered animal species on the project site have been recorded in the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB). The nearest occurrence of a listed species is the state and federal threatened spring -run Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) found in Butte Creek about one quarter mile to the north. The CNDDB shows no occurrence of Chinook in Little Butte Creek and it is unclear whether or not it has sufficient flow in the project area to support the seasonal migratory range of anadromous fish. Table 4.1. Federal and State -Listed Species in the Two -Quad Vicinity of the Project Site Potential for Occurrences CNPS Occurrence in the Scientific Name Common Name in Two Quads Federal Status State Status List Project Site Chamaesyce hooveri Hoover's spurge 4 Threatened None 1B.2 Low - primarily a Lepidurus packardi vernal pool tadpole shrimp Oncorhynchus tshawytscha spring -run Chinook spring -run salmon Orcuttia pilosa. hairy orcutt grass Tuctoria greenei Greene's tuctoria 121 Endangered None 5 Threatened Threatened 30 '18 Endangered Endangered 113.1 Endangered Rare 113.1 Source: California Natural Diversity Database Vershon 3. 1.0 for the Hamlin Canyon and Paradise West Quadrangles The likelihood for occurrence of other listed species within the project site is discussed below: vernal pool species None - no vernal pool on site Low - lack of adequate flow None - vernal pool species - None - vernal pool species 1. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (April, 2008) describes Hoover's spurge (Chamaesyce hoovers) as "a prostrate, tap -rooted, annual herb in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae)" that "forms mats from a few inches to a few feet across." It is a California Native Plant Society (CNPS) List 113 plant (rare or endangered throughout its range) and, although not listed by the State of California, is classified as. a federal threatened species on March 26, 1997. Hoover's spurge is primarily a vernal pool species and, as there are no vernal pools within the project site, is not expected to occur. 2. Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) is a federally endangered species found in vernal pool. As there are no vernal pools within the project site, vernal pool tadpole shrimp are not expected to occur there. 3. Hairy orcutt grass (Orcuttia pilosa) is a CNPS List 1B plant that is both federally (listed March 26, 1997) and state -listed as endangered. Hairy Orcutt grass is described as "a small, tufted annual in the grass family (Poaceae)" that "inhabits vernal pools in rolling topography on remnant alluvial fans and stream terraces in the Central Valley." (USFWS, 2008) As there are no vernal pools within the project site, the species is not expected to occur there. 4. Green's tuctoria (Tuctoria greener) is also a CNPS List 1B plant, federally listed as endangered and state listed as rare. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (2008) describes this species as "a small, tufted annual in the grass family (Poaceae)" that "grows in the margins of vernal pools." As a vernal pool associated species, it is not expected to occur within the project site. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 11 of 39 ■ ;. Initial Study for Fuller TPM; File # TPM08-001 I" Impact Discussion: Many species of plants and animals within the State of California have low populations, limited distributions, or both. Such species may be considered "rare" and are vulnerable to extirpation as the state's human population grows and the habitats these species occupy are converted to agricultural and urban uses. A sizable number of native species and animals have been formally designated as threatened or endangered under State and Federal endangered species legislation. Others have been designated as "Candidates" for such listing and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) have designated others as "Species of Special Concern". The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) has developed its own lists of native plants considered rare, threatened or endangered. Collectively, these plants and animals are referred to as "special status species." Various direct and indirect impacts to biological resources may result from the small amount of development enabled by the project, including the loss and/or alteration of existing undeveloped open space that may serve as habitat. Increased vehicle trips to and from the project site can result in wildlife mortality and disruption of movement patterns within and through the project vicinity. Disturbances such as predation by pets .(e.g., cats and dogs) and human residents may also occur at the human/open space interface, while conversion of land from lower to higher density residential use can lead to a predominance of various urban -adapted wildlife species (e.g., coyotes, raccoons, ravens and blackbirds) that have been observed to displace more sensitive species. California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15065 requires a mandatory finding of significance for projects that have the potential to substantially degrade or reduce the habitat of a threatened or endangered species, and to fully disclose and mitigate impacts to special status resources. For the purposes of this Initial Study, the California Environmental Quality Act (Sections 21083 and 21087, Public Resources Code) defines mitigation as measure(s) that: • Avoids the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action. • Minimizes impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation. • Rectifies the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the impacted environment. • Reducesor eliminates the impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the project. • Compensates for the impact by replacing or providing substitute resources or environments. a) Less Than Significant Impact. As summarized in Table 4.1 above, the California Natural Diversity Database (California- Department of Fish and Game, October 2006) identifies and assesses the potential for occurrence of five federal and state listed species within the two -quadrangle area surrounding the project site. The Natural Diversity Database only reports occurrences of special status species and cannot be used to predict their presence at a specific location. As noted above, spring -run Chinook salmon, a federally and state threatened species, occurs in Butte Creek but it is unclear whether Little Butte Creek - in the project area — has sufficient flow to support seasonal migration and/or spawning habitat. Due to the small size of the proposed project — one dwelling on Parcel 2 - temporary and permanent (e.g., development -related) impacts to spring -run Chinook salmon are not expected to occur. The project site is not located in the Central Valley flatlands, where Swainson's hawks (Buteo swainsoni) are often found. The Swainson's hawk is a State -listed Threatened species (California Department of Fish and Game, State and Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Animals of California, May 2008). According to the CNDDB, the nearest Swainson's hawk nest is located approximately 11 miles southwest of the project site. The Department of Fish and Game has identified that a Swainson's hawk's foraging habitat is generally within five miles of the nest. Preferred foraging habitats for Swainson's hawks include: alfalfa, fallow fields, low -growing row or field crops, dry -land and irrigated pasture, rice land (during the non -flooded period), and cereal grain crops (including corn after harvest). The project site is not within five miles of the nearest identified Swainson's hawks nest, nor does the site contain any preferred foraging habitats. The potential development enabled by this project — one additional single-family dwelling - is not ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 12 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM; File # TP.M08-001 I ' expected to significantly diminish grassland or nesting resources in the area. No impacts are expected to occur to Swainson's hawks. Further, construction of a primary dwelling outside on the proposed Parcel 2 is not expected to have a significant impact on any other special status species within or adjacent to the project site (for example, avian species protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918). There is, at this time, ample low density and undeveloped space in the vicinity to allow wildlife the opportunity for retreat and refuge from disturbances that may occur with the additional dwelling. In conclusion, the project would have a less than significant impact, either directly or indirectly, on any species identified as either candidate, sensitive, or special status in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. b) Less Than Significant Impact. As noted above in the Environmental Setting section, the HCPINCCP identifies a cottonwood -willow riparian community along Little Butte Creek as it crosses the project site. Cottonwood -willow riparian forest is identified as a "sensitive habitat" by the Manual of California Vegetation (Sawyer and Keeler -Wolf, 1995) and is noted in the List of California Terrestrial Natural Communities Recognized by the California Natural Diversity Database as a plant community with a high priority for inventory with the CNDDB (California Department of Fish and Game, 1995). However, the Butte County Association of Governments has noted that the draft landcover map is not to be used for parcel -specific planning purposes. On a project site visit, staff identified the future building locations for the garage and single-family residence. The future building sites were previously graded and sparsely covered in annual, non-native grasses. Given the minor amount of development proposed with this project, impacts to the riparian zone will be less than significant given the location of development currently proposed: However, if the location of future development were to change, potential impacts could occur to the riparian zone. The applicant agreed to limit development on the recorded map to within the identified building locations, which is reflected in Mitigation Measure #2. C) Less Than Significant Impact. A jurisdictional delineation of federal and state waters has not been made for this project. However, given the elevation of the project sites above Little Chico Creek and.the small amount of development that may be enabled by this project — one dwelling on the proposed Parcel 2 — impacts to jurisdictional waters are not expected. d) .Less Than Sign ificant:Impact. The CNDDB shows no occurrences of listed fish species on Little Butte Creek. While terrestrial and avian wildlife may pass through and use the project site, its potential future development would have a less than significant impact given the project's small size and the availability of nesting, resting and foraging habitat both on-site and in the vicinity. e) Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. As noted above, the project site contains scattered oak woodlands. The applicant does not propose to remove any oaks with proposed development in Parcel 2. However, some removal of trees may be necessary or appropriate to construct access to the site, or to trench in utilities. Butte County has no official oak tree preservation ordinance. However, California Public Resources Code section 21083.4 addresses mitigation for impacts to oak woodlands and states: 21083.4. (a) For purposes of this section, "oak" means a native tree species in the genus Quercus, not designated as Group A or Group B commercial species pursuant to regulations adopted by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Section 4526, and that is 5 inches or more in diameter at breast height. (b) As part of the determination made pursuant to Section 21080.1, a county shall determine whether a project within its jurisdiction may result in a conversion of oak woodlands that will have a significant effect on the environment. If a county determines that there may be a significant effect to oak woodlands, the county shall require one or more of the following oak woodlands mitigation alternatives to mitigate the significant effect of the conversion of oak woodlands: (1) Conserve oak woodlands, through the use of conservation easements. (2) (A) Plant an appropriate number of trees, including maintaining plantings and replacing dead or diseased trees. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■Page 13 of 39■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM, File # TPM08-0011 , (B) The requirement to maintain trees pursuant to this paragraph terminates seven years after the trees are planted. (C) Mitigation pursuant to this paragraph shall not fulfill more than one-half of the mitigation requirements for the project. (D) The requirements imposed pursuant to this paragraph also may be used to restore former oak woodlands. (3) Contribute funds to the Oak Woodlands Conservation Fund, as established under subdivision (a) of Section 1363 of the Fish and Game Code, for the purpose of purchasing oak woodlands conservation easements, as specified under paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of that section and the guidelines and criteria of the Wildlife Conservation Board. A project applicant that contributes funds under this paragraph shall not receive a grant from the Oak Woodlands Conservation Fund as part of the mitigation for the project. Efforts must be made to ensure that projects protect native oak woodlands because of the high quality habitat they provide to a variety of wildlife species and their decreasing numbers due to agricultural and urban land development. To implement the requirements of Public Resources Code, Mitigation Measure #3 is set forth below to ensure that oaks present on the property are protected from development activity to the extent possible. I) Less Than Significant Impact. The project site is within the planning area for the Butte Regional Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP). Begun in 2007, the HCP/NCCP is being coordinated by the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) on behalf of the Cities of Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville, and the County of Butte. The HCP/NCCP will provide opportunities for comprehensive species, wetlands and ecosystem conservation and contribute to the recovery of endangered species within the plan area, while also providing a more streamlined process for environmental permitting. As of the writing of this initial study, the HCP/NCCP has not yet been approved by the affected local agencies. The preparation and approval of the HCP/NCCP is scheduled for completion in 2012, depending upon the issues that will be addressed and the duration of the State/Federal approval process (Butte Regional Conservation Plan, Fall, 2009). Regardless, the small scale of this project would not be expected to have impacts upon sensitive biological resources that would require mitigation under the future habitat conservation plan. g h) Less Than Significant Impact. While no.special status terrestrial wildlife species are expected to reside within the project site, certain raptors may periodically forage and pass through, as might various non -listed terrestrial species such as skunk, coyote, bobcat, mountain lion, deer, etc. Pets and residents living on the project parcels may prey upon wildlife, but the small amount of development that would be enabled by this project limits the potential for impacts. Additionally, nearby parcels are of sufficiently low density to allow retreat, resting and nesting opportunities such that impacts to wildlife resulting from the project would be less than significant. i) Less Than Significant Impact. This project — enabling the potential development of an additional dwelling - is not expected to result in a significant deterioration of existing fish or wildlife habitat or introduce barriers to movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species because of its small scale. D Less Than Significant Impact. Introduction of new lighting, fencing, noise, human presence and/or domestic animals can hinder the normal activities of wildlife living in and passing through the project site. Again, the potential addition of a new dwelling is not expected to significantly affect wildlife for the reasons noted above: the relative low density of the resulting project parcels and the proximate low-density and undeveloped open space in the vicinity of the project. k) Less Than Significant Impact. Street lighting is not a condition of approval for this project. Given the project's small size, new lighting from additional dwellings is not expected to be a significant impact that could hinder the normal activities of wildlife in the area. Mitieation Measure #2 In order to protect the riparian zone and riparian vegetation on-site, the following measures shall be undertaken: 1) Building envelopes of less than two acres in size shall be shown on the final map, consistent with the home site ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 14 of 39 ■ 0 Initial Study for Fuller TPM; File # TPM08-001 I. location identified on the approved tentative map. 2) Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: "Site development is limited to the areas identified on the parcel map. Alternative building sites may be utilized onlyafter demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services that the new location as proposed will not result in adverse impacts to riparian areas or related species." Plan Requirements: The building envelopes shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be satisfied prior to recordation of the map. Monitoring: The Department of Development Services and Public Works Department shall ensure that the building envelopes and note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet on the Parcel Map. The Planning Division shall ensure compliance through the building permit process and routine inspection and review. Mith!ation Measure #3 Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: Prior to the issuance of any development permit (including, but not limited to grading permit, well permit, septic system permit, and building permit), an Oak Tree Mitigation Plan prepared by a certified arborist, registered professional forester, botanist or landscape architect shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Development Services or his/her designee. The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the following: 1) The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall show the location of all oak trees deemed suitable for retention, and all oak trees to be removed, in those areas proposed for development, using the factors set out below; 2) Factors used to assess suitability of existing.oak trees shall include health, location (in relation to proposed improvements and adjacent residences), and size of the tree. Trees deemed to be unsafe or unhealthy shall be removed; 3) The applicant shall minimize the removal of oak trees deemed suitable for retention; 4) A minimum of 3 native oak trees of 5 gallons or larger size shall be planted for each like species of oak tree removed that is greater than or equal to 5 inches diameter at breast height (DBH). The trees shall be planted in areas deemed appropriate by the Oak Tree Mitigation Plan, considering future lot development, interference with foundations, fencing, roadways, driveways, and utilities. Trees planted shall be protected from livestock and other animals. Replanting oak trees on-site cannot account for more than one-half of the mitigation. If no suitable location for off-site oak tree planting exists, mitigation shall be completed by one or more of the following: establishing conservation easements, contributing funds for off-site oak woodlands conservation (i.e., Oak Woodlands Conservation fund administered by the California Wildlife Conservation Board), and/or other mitigation measures developed by Butte County. 5) Each oak tree preserved shall be surrounded by a tree zone identified by the drip line of the tree. An orange plastic fence or other suitable type of fence shall be used to identify the tree zone during construction activities; 6) No vegetation removal, soil disturbance, or other development activities shall occur within the tree zone in order to protect root systems and minimize compaction of the soil; 7) If any private or public subdivision road easement interferes with the tree zone of any tree deemed suitable for retention, the tree zone can be reduced to accommodate the easement. Plan Requirements: No vegetation removal, grading, road construction, or other earthwork shall be permitted until the Oak Tree Mitigation Plan is submitted and approved. Timing: I The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall be submitted prior to any development activity or the issuance of any grading, building, septic, or well permit, or the approval of any improvement plans on the parcels. Monitoring: The Butte County Department of Development Services and Department of Public Works shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 15 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM, File:# TPM08.0011 map sheet. At the time of septic, well, or building permit application, the Development Services Department will reference this requirement on any grading, building, septic, or well permit site plans and verify that an Oak Tree Mitigation Plan has been submitted to and approved by the Director of Development Services or his/her designee. Butte County building inspectors shall ensure compliance on-site. While less than significant, this project could result in some impact to wildlife due to the potential addition of one dwelling. The payment of fees under Public Resources Code Section 21089 and as defined by Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 is required. These fees are payable by the project applicant upon filing of the Notice of Determination by the County. 4.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. . Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of X a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? X c. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? X d. Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? X Section Discussion Cultural .resources include prehistoric and, historic period archaeological sites, historical features and consist of any human -made site, object (i.e., artifact), or feature that defines and illuminates our past,. such as rock walls, water ditches, flumes, cemeteries and architectural features. The foothill areas of Butte County hosted Native American sites in both canyon areas and bluffs. A professional archaeologist has not surveyed the project site. However, in its :preliminary review, the Northeast Information Center at Chico State University, did not note any known resource(s) listed in, or determined to be eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (Public Resource Code SS 5024.1, Title 14 CCR, Section 4850 et seq.). Impact Discussion: Historical and archaeological resources are distinguished by both the CEQA Guidelines and the Public Resources Code (although, as addressed in part by Public Resources Code section 21084.1, the latter may be a subset of the former). Public Resources Code section 5020. 1, subdivision 0), further defines "historical resource[s]" as those that are "historically or archaeologically significant." CEQA Guidelines section 15064.5, subd. (a)(3), states that "[g]enerally, a resource shall be considered by the lead agency to be `historically significant' if the resource meets the criteria for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources (PRC Code SS5024.1, Title 14 CCR, Section 4852) including the following: A. It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage; B. Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past; C. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values; or D. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history." ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 16 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller -TPM, File # TPM08TOOLl. By contrast, Public Resources Code section 21083.2, subd. (g) defines a "unique archaeological resource" as "an archaeological artifact, object, or site about which. it can be clearly demonstrated that, without merely adding to the current body of knowledge, there is a high probability" that the resource: "Contains information needed to answer important scientific research questions and that there is a demonstrable public interest in that information; Has a special and particular quality such as being the oldest of its type or the best available example of its type; or Is directly associated with a scientifically recognized important prehistoric or historic event or person." A substantial adverse change upon a historically significant resource would be one wherein the resource is demolished or materially altered in such a way that it no longer conveys its historic or cultural significance in such a way that justifies its inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources or such a local register (CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5, subd. (b)(2)). For purposes of this initial study, a substantial adverse change upon an archaeologically unique resource would be a "significant effect on the environment" in a similar context; that is, an adverse change in which the resource is demolished or materially altered such that it looses its unique importance. a - d) Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. Development of an additional dwelling; a barn and driveway on Parcel 2 may uncover and disturb cultural resources that lie below the surface of the ground. To, protect cultural resources that may be located within the project site, Mitigation Measure 93 requires that all development activity on the site halt and the County and a qualified archaeologist be notified in the event any cultural resources are encountered during development activities. Mitigation Measure #3: Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with any future. map or on an additional map sheet and all building and site development plans that states: "Should grading activities reveal the presence of cultural resources (i.e:, artifact concentrations, including arrowheads and other stone tools or chipping debris, cans, glass, etc.; structural remains; human skeletal remains), work within 50 feet of the find shall cease immediately until a qualified professional archaeologist can be consulted to evaluate the resources and implement appropriate mitigation procedures. Should human skeletal remains be encountered, State law requires immediate notification of the County Coroner. Should the County. Coroner determine that such remains are in an archaeological context, the Native American Heritage Commission in Sacramento shall be notified immediately, pursuant to State law, to arrange for Native American participation in determining the disposition of such remains." Plan Requirements: This note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the parcel map or on an additional map sheet and on all building and site development plans. Timing: This measure shall be implemented during site preparation and construction. Monitoring: The Department of Development Services shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document that is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. The Department of Development Services shall ensure that the note is placed on all building and site development plans. Should cultural resources be discovered, the landowner/developer shall notify the Planning Division and a professional archaeologist. The Planning Division shall coordinate with the landowner/developer and appropriate authorities to avoid damage to cultural resources and determine appropriate action. 4.6 GEOLOGIC PROCESSES: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated ■ Department of Development Services m. Planning Division. ■ ■ Page 17 of 39 ■ Initial Studyfor Fuller TPM File # TPM08=00111. Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: 1. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault X Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. 2. Strong seismic ground shaking? X 3. Seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction? X 4. Landslides? X b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? X c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral X spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial X risks to life or property? e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal system where sewers are not available for the disposal or waste X water? Section Discussion The Seismic Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan (1977) notes that all of Butte County is in Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII (although local intensities could vary from Zone VII to Zone IX (California Division of Mines and Geology, 1995). The site is not within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake fault zone or an aftershock zone. The only known active fault in Butte County is the Cleveland Hill fault, along which the August 1, 1975 Richter magnitude 5.7 Oroville earthquake resulted in approximately 2.2 miles of ground rupture on the western flank of Cleveland Hill. Although the project site is approximately 8.6 miles northwest of the northern terminus of the Cleveland Hills.fault and is within an area of inferred faults, it is not within an Alquist-Priolo special studies zone as identified by Butte County GIS data from the California Department of Mines and Geology (1995). Like much of California, the project site may be subjected to seismic ground shaking at some future time. Accordingly, all buildings and other improvements will be designed and installed in accordance with Uniform Building Code requirements. Impact Discussion: An impact related to geologic processes would occur were development enabled by the proposed subdivision significantly affected (for example, the partial or complete collapse of a structure) by such phenomena as earthquake, landslides or subsidence. Conversely, development may induce a deleterious geologic process by, for example, changing landform and slope such that significant erosion or land movement results, or by changing the flow of surface and /or sub -surface water with consequent subsidence or changes in local hydrology. al) Less Than Significant Impact. As noted above, the closest active fault — the Cleveland Hill fault — is approximately 8.6 miles to the southeast of the project site. However, because future structures must be ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division.■ ■ Page 18 of 39 ■ Initial Study.for Fuller TPM, File # TPM08-0011. : designed and built in accordance with Uniform Building Code standards for the appropriate Seismic Hazard Zone, there would be a less than significant impact due to ground rupture. a2) Less Than Significant Impact. Because the project site appears to be located in an area where the probability of significant ground shaking is moderate and any future structures must be designed and built in accordance with Uniform Building Code standards for the appropriate Seismic Hazard Zone, the potential for adverse effects due to strong seismic ground shaking would be less than significant. a3) Less Than Significant Impact. The Butte County Seismic Safety Element's Liquefaction Potential Map (California Division of Mines and Geology, 1995) indicates that the site has a generally low potential for liquefaction and ground subsidence due to earthquake. Required compliance with the applicable portions of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by Butte County will reduce to a less than significant impact any potential adverse effects to future structures due to liquefaction and subsidence in the unlikely event they occur. a4) Less Than Significant Impact. The Butte County Landslide (California Division of Mines and Geology, 1995) map indicates there is a moderate potential for land sliding in the area. The buildable portion of the project site east of Little Butte Creek has a 0 — 10% slope. Butte County building permit review requires an adequately engineered approach where a structure's integrity may be compromised by a steep slope. In addition, required compliance with the applicable portions of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by Butte County will reduce to a less than significant impact any potential adverse effects to future structures due to landslides. b) Less Than Significant Impact. According to Butte County GIS data (California Division of Mines and Geology, 1995), there is a high potential for soil erosion on the project site. However, given the vegetated character of the project site, significant erosion would not be expected for disturbances to the soil of less than one acre (for example, grading for a house pad). Disturbances of over one acre would require..a . National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the Regional Water Quality Control Board with associated sediment control measures that will serve to minimize erosion. A single- family residence requiring significantly less than one acre in area is proposed for Parcel 2. C) No -Impact. The project site is not located on a geologic unit or soil'that is unstable, or would become unstable (e.g., on- or off-site landslides, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse) because of the possible addition of a single dwelling. d) Less Than Significant Impact. Butte County GIS data (California Division of Mines and Geology, 1995) indicates that there is a low expansive soil potential on the project site. As of January 1, 2008 and per CBC 1802.2.7, the Butte County Building Division requires soil tests prior to issuance of a building permit to determine the site soils' particular expansive potential, ensuring that the foundations of all new structures are designed to adequately perform according to the shrink/swell characteristics determined for the building site. Development enabled by the project would thus have a less than significant impact with regards to risks to life and property due to expansive soils. e) Less Than Significant Impact. Sewage disposal for the existing dwelling on proposed Parcel 1 is handled via an on-site septic system and an on-site septic system would also be utilized for a future dwelling on proposed Parcel 2. In its pre -application review, the Environmental Health Division conducted soil mantle tests and found adequate depth of soil to meet the Butte County Improvement Standards' Appendix VII requirements for Parcel 2. All new septic systems placed on the site would require approval from the Environmental Health Division, and the Division has conditioned its approval of this project with the following: 1. Provide 100 -foot leach field setbacks from Little Butte Creek's top -of -bank. 2. Provide 100 -foot leach field setbacks from the existing well. 3. Provide 100 -foot leach field setbacks from the proposed well on parcel 2. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 19 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM File'#. TPM08=001 l ` With these requirements, there would be a less than significant impact regarding soil capacity for sewage treatment. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.7 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environmental through the routine transport, use, or disposal X of hazardous materials? b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into X the environment? c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- X quarter mile of an existing or proposed schools? d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a X significant hazard to the public or the environment? e.- For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project X result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or X working in the project area? g. Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation X plan? h. Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where X residences are intermixed with wildlands? Section Discussion The project site is in a rural residential area and is not located on land included in a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 (Cortese List), nor is it within five miles of any listed sites or sites known or suspected to contain hazardous materials. Impact Discussion: An impact related to hazards and/or hazardous materials could occur if development enabled by the proposed subdivision placed people and structures in the vicinity of hazardous materials (stored, transported or present in some other way), an air strip or wildland fire such that an accidental or natural event related to any of these conditions resulted in injury to persons or damage to structures. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■. ■ Page 20 of 39 ■ initial Study for Fuller TPM; File # TPM08-0011 a - d) No Impact. Development enabled by the project would not involve the use, transport or creation of significant quantities of hazardous materials, nor would it be located on or near a site that is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 (Cortese List). Minor quantities of household hazardous materials may be expected to be used by the proposed residence. As the project site is not within five miles of any listed sites or sites known or suspected to contain hazardous materials, a less than significant impact is anticipated. e -g) No Impact. The project parcel is not located within the vicinity of an airport, airport land -use plan, or private airstrip, and will not interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. No impact is anticipated. h) Less Than Significant Impact. The project site, within a State Responsibility Area, is in a "very high" wildland fire hazard area (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, 2007). The nearest staffed fire station is Butte County Honey Run Volunteer Station 26, located approximately 1.2 miles to the southwest by road at 1726 Old Honey Run Road. In accordance with Public Resources Code 4290 and 4291, and Appendix IX of the Butte County Improvement Standards (Butte County June 2002), the Butte County Fire Department has imposed the following four conditions in its approval of the application: 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. Place a note on a separate document, to be recorded concurrently with the parcel 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. 3. In lieu of hydrant installation, prior to recordation of Parcel or Final map, payment shall be made into the 2 hydrant fund at the current rate per lineal foot of street frontage. Must be with 1000' of a fire hydrant. 4. 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. 5. Prior to any lot clearing activity or cutting of trees, applicant/developer shall contact the Butte Area Forester at (530) 872-6353 to determine the need for a less then 3 -acre conversion exemption permit or a timber harvest plan. These conditions reduce the potential exposure of people or structures to significant risk or loss, injury or death to a less than significant level. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.8 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY: m Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 21 of 39 ■ Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed Would the proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? X m Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 21 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM; "File # TPM08-0011 Section Discussion The 14.24 -acre project site, is primarily vegetated by non-native grasses, oak woodlands, and sycamore -cottonwood riparian forest. Overland drainage from both sides of the parcel is towards Little Butte Creek. The project site is not within a FEMA designated 100 -year floodplain (Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map 06007C0550 C of June 8, 1998). Impact Discussion: Water quality standards and waste discharge requirements could be affected by inadequate septic capacity and/or non -point pollution resulting from future development runoff introducing excessive sediment and/or nutrients into the watershed. Impacts could also result were potential residential development located within a 100 -year flood zone or in an area subject to inundation due.to the failure of a levee or dam, or by seiche, tsunami or mudflow. a) Less Than Significant Impact. The Public Works Department has proposed the following water quality condition of approval for this project. 1. Prior to grading, a Construction Storm Water Permit will be required by the State Water Resources Control Board if the project results in a disturbance (including clearing, excavation, filling, and grading) of one or more acres. The Permit must be obtained from the State Water Resources Control Board prior to construction. If a Construction Storm Water Permit is required, ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 22 of 39 ■ Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed Would the proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated b. Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the 'local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of X preexisting nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in X substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount X of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted X runoff? f. Otherwise substantially degrade waterquality? X g. Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood X Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h. Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? X i. Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury, or death involving flooding, including flooding as a X result of the failure of a levee or dam? j. Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? X Section Discussion The 14.24 -acre project site, is primarily vegetated by non-native grasses, oak woodlands, and sycamore -cottonwood riparian forest. Overland drainage from both sides of the parcel is towards Little Butte Creek. The project site is not within a FEMA designated 100 -year floodplain (Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map 06007C0550 C of June 8, 1998). Impact Discussion: Water quality standards and waste discharge requirements could be affected by inadequate septic capacity and/or non -point pollution resulting from future development runoff introducing excessive sediment and/or nutrients into the watershed. Impacts could also result were potential residential development located within a 100 -year flood zone or in an area subject to inundation due.to the failure of a levee or dam, or by seiche, tsunami or mudflow. a) Less Than Significant Impact. The Public Works Department has proposed the following water quality condition of approval for this project. 1. Prior to grading, a Construction Storm Water Permit will be required by the State Water Resources Control Board if the project results in a disturbance (including clearing, excavation, filling, and grading) of one or more acres. The Permit must be obtained from the State Water Resources Control Board prior to construction. If a Construction Storm Water Permit is required, ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 22 of 39 ■ Initial'•Study for: FullerTPM;File # TPM08-001 I. place a note on an additional map sheet that states: "The development of this Parcel Map required a construction storm water permit. Construction activities that result in a land disturbance of less than one acre, but which are part of a larger common plan of development, also require a permit. Development of individual lots may require an additional permit(s)." This drainage -related condition of approval, in combination with acceptably designed and sized septic systems, is adequate to prevent significant entrainment of sediment by overland runoff that might impair receiving waters. Provided the above condition is adhered to, and given the proposed parcel sizes, their vegetated condition, impacts to water quality standards or waste discharge requirements due to either septic (point) or runoff (nonpoint) pollutants are not anticipated with the development enabled by the project. b) Less Than Significant Impact. Water for the project will be provided by on-site wells. The limited additional development will not create hardened surfaces that are large enough to affect recharge in the area. There is therefore expected to be a less than significant impact to groundwater supplies or groundwater recharge. c — f) Less Than Significant Impact. The impervious surfaces (e.g., access road, roofs, driveways, patios) resulting from the addition of a dwelling to the project site would cover only a small proportion of its well -vegetated total area of +14.24 acres, and runoff would be absorbed by the surrounding undisturbed soil. The potential for development -related impacts upon absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the potential for runoff to substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site (including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river), in a manner that would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site, would be less than significant. g - h) No Impact. The project site is not located within a 100 -year flood zone as shown on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map 06007C0550 C of June 8, 1998. People and structures at the project site would not be exposed to 100 -year floods. i) No Impact. The project site is not within the Oroville Dam or any other inundation area. j) No Impact. The property is not located in an area prone to seiche, tsunami, or mudflow. No impact would occur with respect to these natural hazards. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.9 LAND USE: Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Physically divide an established community? X b. Conflict with an applicable land use plan, policy, or regulations of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, the general plan, specific plan, X local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c. Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? X Section Discussion The project site is in an unincorporated part of Butte County currently characterized by low-density residential land uses. The project site is zoned FR -5 and designated Agricultural Residential allowing minimum parcel size of 5 acres. Impact Discussion: a) No Impact. Subdivision of the +14.24 -acre project site will not divide an established community. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 23 of 39 ■ Initial Study for,Fuller. TPM, File #. TP00011:. •. b) Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project would divide a +14:24 -acre parcel into two lots of about 9.24 and 5 acres. The FR -5 zone is conditionally consistent with the Agricultural -Residential land use designation and, per the Butte County General Plan Land Use Element, this project must meet the following conditional zoning and development criteria: Compatible with neighboring agricultural activities. The project site is not used for any agricultural purpose. It is located in an area characterized by rural residential land uses and a windshield survey revealed little, if any, neighboring agricultural activities. As noted above in Section L (Surrounding Land Uses), immediately adjacent parcels to the south, west and north are zoned FR -5 (Foothill Recreational — S acre minimum) and designated Agricultural Residential (AR) by the General Plan. Zoning and general plan designations for parcels within a mile are also consistent with the proposed parcels. The potential development of one additional dwelling will not create significant impacts upon neighboring agricultural activities, to the extent they may occur. 2. Evidence of adequate water and sewage disposal capacity. Both of the proposed parcels have met Appendix VII requirements and have existing wells, providing evidence of adequate water and sewage disposal capacity. Availability of adequate fire protection facilities. Adequate fire protection is available. The nearest staffed fire station is the Butte County Volunteer Honey Run Station 26, located approximately 1.2 miles to the southwest byroad at 1726. Old Honey Run Road. Adequately maintained approved road access with sufficient capacity to service area. The project fronts on the County -maintained Honey Run Road. Given the project's rural residential location, there is adequate. capacity to the serve the potential additional dwelling that could result from the proposed subdivision 5. Reasonable accessibility to commercial services and schools. Chico area commercial services, and schools are within 8 to 10 miles .of the project site and reasonably accessible. The resulting parcels will be conditionally consistent with their Agricultural Residential General Plan land use designation. Potential future uses for the project parcels would be consistent with area residential densities. The project is thus not in conflict with any land use plan, zoning or general plan for the area, nor with any plan intended to avoid or mitigate an environmental effect, nor is it inconsistent with existing land use intensity. C) Less Than Significant Impact. Preparation of the Butte Regional Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP) began in 2007 and is being coordinated by the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) on behalf of the Cities of Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville, and the County of Butte. The HCP/NCCP will provide opportunities for comprehensive species, wetlands and ecosystem conservation and contribute to the recovery of endangered species within the plan area, while also providing a more streamlined process for environmental permitting. As of the writing of this initial study, a Draft of the HCP/NCCP has not yet been released. Approval of the HCP/NCCP is anticipated in mid -2010, depending upon the issues that will be addressed and the duration of the State/Federal approval process. Regardless, the small scale of this project would not be expected to have impacts upon any sensitive biological resources that would require mitigation under the future habitat conservation plan. The project does meet the HCP distribution criteria and this Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration will be forwarded to the designated DFG, USWS and NOAA representatives for the HCP/NCCP. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 24 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM, File# TP*001 I 4.10 MINERAL RESOURCES: Would the Potentially Less Than "Significant Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in Incorporated a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral X resource that would be of value to the region and the X residents of the state? b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally -important X mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general X plan, specific plan, or other land useplan? X Section Discussion The proposed project would not restrict access to or result in the loss of a known mineral resource area or mineral recovery site. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.11 NOISE: Would the proposal:_ Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or X noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b. Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? X c. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the X project?' d. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing X without theproject? e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project X expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in X the project area to excessive noise levels? Section Discussion The project site is located in an area of low-density residential land use, where limited traffic and domestic noise can be expected during daylight hours. As residential growth continues in the area, noise levels in the area will likely increase to an extent typical of rural residential areas. Impact Discussion: ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 25 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM, File # TP� 001 l • '. As an environmental impact, noise may be defined as unwanted sound that can be a by-product of normal (day-to- day, regular) or atypical (sporadic, unusual) activities. Sound becomes unwanted when it interferes with normal activities, causes physical harm, or has adverse effects on health. Noise is measured on a logarithmic scale of sound pressure level known as a decibel (dB), and the Butte County General Plan Noise Element (1977) sets a normally acceptable threshold for residential areas of 60 dB and a conditionally acceptable (e.g., during periods of construction) threshold of 70 dB. Noise generally diminishes (attenuates) at a rate of 6.0 dB per doubling of distance for acoustically "hard" sites (dominated by concrete, multiple hard surfaces, lack of vegetation) and 7.5 dB per doubling of distance at "soft" sites (dominated by natural land forms, vegetation, etc.) such as the project area. a — b) No Impact. The proposed parcels and future residential uses associated with this project would not be expected to create a significant increase in ambient noise levels within or in the vicinity of the project site. Noise from the limited additional development that could result from this project would be compatible with the existing noise environment currently dominated by sparse and sporadic local traffic and other residential dwellings in this low-density area. C) Less Than Significant. Normal occupation of an additional dwelling can be expected to contribute to occasional increases in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity but, given the resulting parcel sizes and otherwise large -lot character of the area, this increase would be expected to be less than significant. d) Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. During the building of a future dwelling, construction activities would temporarily generate occasional high noise levels on and adjacent to the project site. The 80 to 89 dB. generated by construction equipment (in particular, grading machinery) at a distance of 50 feet would be attenuated at a rate of 7.5 dB per doubling of distance in this acoustically "soft" site. The closest neighboring dwelling is just south of the project site. While the actual level of noise experienced by this (and other further removed) homes would depend upon the construction activity and' where within the project site it occurs, such noise -.although intermittent and short-term in nature - could have a significant impact during those times when the 70 dB threshold is exceeded. Mitigation Measure #4 Js intended to reduce this potential impact to less than significant. e) No Impact. The project site is not located within an aircraft over flight area and the residents of the site would not be affected by the noise of any over -flying aircraft in an airport traffic pattern area. I) No Impact. Inspection -of the County's November -2006 1 -meter aerial photos reveals no private airstrip's in the vicinity, of the project site. Given the low-density character of this project, no noise impact is expected from private planes flying over the project area. Mitigation Measure # 4: Place the following note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: "To reduce construction -generated noise the developer shall implement the following measures to mitigate construction noise throughout all construction periods: 1. Limit construction activity to daytime hours (6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) with no construction activity on Sundays or holidays; 2. Use best available noise suppression devices and properly maintain and muffle diesel engine -driven construction equipment; 3. Construction equipment shall not be idled for long periods of time; 4. Locate stationary equipment as far as possible from sensitive receptors; 5. Designate a Disturbance Coordinator and post the name and phone number of this person conspicuously at the entrance(s) to the project site so it is clearly visible to nearby residents most likely to be affected by construction noise. This person would manage complaints resulting from construction noise. The Disturbance Coordinator shall contact noise sensitive receptors and advise them of the schedule of construction." Plan Requirements: This note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet and shall be shown on all site development and building plans. Timing: The mitigation shall be applicable during all construction activities. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division is ■ Page 26 of 39 is Initial Studyfor.Fuller.TPM,'File#330011 Monitoring: The developer and the Disturbance Coordinator shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this mitigation and shall respond to all complaints of noise.. Department of Development Services shall investigate all complaints of excess construction -related noise. 4.12 HOUSING: Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant 'No Impact Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Impact with Impact Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated Document a. Induce substantial population growth in an area, either Incorporated directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of X roads or other infrastructure? b. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing X elsewhere? c. Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? X Section Discussion The project_ proposes to add a three-bedroom residence. A minimal increase in population will result from the project. Butte County, currently home to over.217,200 people, has a 2015 projected population of 241,515 based on . the annual average increase of 1,770 people (0.9 percent) over the past ten years. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map would create two parcels.(one of which already has an existing single-family residence) and enable the possible development of up to one additional residence. Using a factor of 2.5 persons per household (California Department of Finance), and assuming all occupants are new residents to Butte County, the project would be responsible for approximately 2.5 new County residents. t Impact Discussion: a) Less Than Significant Impact. The density proposed by the project is consistent with its FR -5 zoning and its General Plan land .use designation of Agricultural Residential. The project does not require the construction of new roads, sewer, potable water, or storm drainage infrastructure that would induce growth in other areas. The proposed project would have less . than significant direct and indirect growth inducement impacts. b — c) No Impact. The project would not displace individuals or housing. No impact would occur. Mitigation Measure: None required 4.13 PUBLIC SERVICES: ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 27 of 39 ■ Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed Would the proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact IUnder Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 27 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM; File #' TPfV,'48-0011 • .: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which X could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of the public services? b. Fireprotection? X c. Police Protection? X d. Schools? X e. Parks? X E Other public services? X Setting: The project — with the potential to add an additional dwelling - is not within an urban sphere of influence or area, or within a municipal utility services area or county services district. It is within the State Responsibility Area (with fire protection provided by the California Department of Forestry). Impact Discussion: a) No Impact. The potential development enabled by this project is not large enough to result in any substantial adverse physical impacts that would require new or substantially altered governmental facilities. b) Less Than Significant Impact. The project site, within the State Responsibility Area for fire service, is in a CDF-designated "very high" fire hazard area (California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection, 2007). As noted above in Section 4.7, the nearest staffed fire station is the Butte County Volunteer Honey Run Station 26, located approximately 1.2 miles to the southwest at 1726 Old Honey Run Road. Additionally, the Butte County Fire Department has imposed the three conditions noted in Section 4.7 relating to compliance with PRC 4290 and 4291: fire sprinklers for new dwellings and adequate building/address identification for emergency personnel. The Butte County Fire Department/Califomia Department of Forestry states that the installation of automatic fire suppression sprinkler systems in residential structures, the use of fire resistant building materials and the availability of water supply systems will reduce the demand for fire protection services. The National Fire Protection Association Standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in one and two family dwellings and mobile homes, NFPA Standard 13, would be required unless a pressurized community water system, with hydrants that meet Fire Department specifications, is installed to serve the parcels. Thus, the project would result in a minimal increase in demand for fire protection services. b) Less Than Significant Impact. The cumulative impacts of increased development in unincorporated areas affect the ability of the Sheriffs Department to adequately provide police services. Butte County Code requires that fees for Sheriffs facilities be paid prior to issuance of building permits for any dwelling units placed on the project site; the payment of the fees would help reduce the costs of providing police protection services. Finally, with the possible addition of one more dwelling, the project would result in only a minor incremental increase in demand for police protection services. C) Less Than Significant Impact. The project could result in a small increase in demand for school facilities in the Chico Unified School District. A development impact fee for school facilities must be paid prior to issuance of building permits. While school districts maintain that these fees do not fully mitigate the impacts of the project, the County is precluded from imposing additional fees or mitigation by state legislation. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 28 of 39 ■ Initial Siudy f& Fuller TPM; File #-TP906I I d) Less Than Significant Impact. The project site is in the Paradise Recreation'and Park District. Park district fees are assessed with issuance of a building permit; the potential addition of one household would not significantly affect the provision of or need for park and recreation facilities. e) Less Than Significant Impact. The small amount of development enabled by this project will not significantly affect the ability of such utilities as electricity or telephone to provide service. The project will be served by septic disposal systems on each of the two parcels. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.14 RECREATION: Would the,proposal: Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal:' Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be X accelerated? b. Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an X adverse physical effect on the environment? Section Discussion Parks and recreational facilities in unincorporated portions of Butte County are generally provided by local park and recreation districts' The nearest park to the project is Billie Park.(managed by the Paradise Recreation and Park District), about 4 miles to the northeast' in ,Paradise. The substantial recreation opportunities afforded by Bidwell Park.(managed • ' by the City of Chico) are 10 miles north of the project site. Impact Discussion: a) Less Than Significant Impact. The property is within the Paradise Recreation and Park District, which requires that park .fees be paid at the time a building permit is approved. No significant increase in use or physical deterioration of a facility will occur because of the small size of the project. b) No Impact. The project does not include recreational facilities or require an expansion of recreational facilities that might result in an adverse physical effect on the environment. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.15 TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than . No Reviewed proposal:' Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of X vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 29 of 39 ■ Initial Study -for FullertPM, File #:TP1OOOld • Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Station'a Impact with Impact Hour Previous 395 B Honey Run west of Centerville Mitigation 98 124 Document 395 C Honey Run -east of Centerville Incorporated 39 57 1/18/2007 b. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of Honey Run 1.8 miles west of Skvwav 159 10 16 9/3/2007 service standard established by the county congestion X management agency for designated roads or highways? c. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results X in substantial safety risks? d. Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible X uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e. Result in inadequate emergency access? X f. Result in inadequate parking capacity? X g. Conflict with accepted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, X bicycle racks)? Setting: The project'site has frontage on the public -maintained Honey Run Road. Traffic counts within one mile of the project site are presented in Table 4.2 below and reveal a moderate volume of traffic to the west of the project site with peak hour rates equivalent to a Level of Service A as defined by the Butte County Transportation Element. Table 4.2 Traffic Counts In The Vicinity Of The Project Butte County Department of Public Works, 2007 Towards the southwest, Honey Run provides a route to the Skyway and Chico. To the east, the steep, narrow and winding Honey Run Road provides limited access to Paradise. The Butte County Public Works -Department imposed the following as road -related conditions of approval for this project: 1. Prior to recordation of the Parcel Map, 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. Impact Discussion: a) Less Than Significant Impact. The project, with an existing dwelling, has the potential to currently generate approximately 10 vehicle trips per day based upon 9.57 vehicle trips/day per dwelling unit as projected by the Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Traffic Engineers, 6`h Edition, for single-family residential use (Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1997). Morning and evening peak hour traffic generated by the project would be expected between 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M, respectively, and would coincide with the traffic generated by nearby residential uses. With the possible addition of one dwelling, the increase in vehicle traffic generated as a result of the project — about 10 trips per day - would be a less than significant impact to the apparently moderate traffic currently traveling nearby roads. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 30 of 39 ■ Average Daily A.M. Peak P.M. Peak Station'a Location Total Count Hour Hour Date 395 B Honey Run west of Centerville 1387 98 124 1/18/2007 395 C Honey Run -east of Centerville 613 39 57 1/18/2007 395 D Honey Run 1.8 miles west of Skvwav 159 10 16 9/3/2007 Butte County Department of Public Works, 2007 Towards the southwest, Honey Run provides a route to the Skyway and Chico. To the east, the steep, narrow and winding Honey Run Road provides limited access to Paradise. The Butte County Public Works -Department imposed the following as road -related conditions of approval for this project: 1. Prior to recordation of the Parcel Map, 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. Impact Discussion: a) Less Than Significant Impact. The project, with an existing dwelling, has the potential to currently generate approximately 10 vehicle trips per day based upon 9.57 vehicle trips/day per dwelling unit as projected by the Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Traffic Engineers, 6`h Edition, for single-family residential use (Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1997). Morning and evening peak hour traffic generated by the project would be expected between 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M, respectively, and would coincide with the traffic generated by nearby residential uses. With the possible addition of one dwelling, the increase in vehicle traffic generated as a result of the project — about 10 trips per day - would be a less than significant impact to the apparently moderate traffic currently traveling nearby roads. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 30 of 39 ■ initial Study for Fuller.TPM, File, 9 TP , 0011 • b) Less Than Significant Impact. As Honey Run Road serves a dispersed low density, rural residential population without any major trip generating land uses, the project will have a less than significant impact on local roadway levels of service or traffic levels. C) No Impact. The project, with a potential for a less than significant increases in local traffic loads, will not result in any change in air traffic patterns or levels that could result in any safety risk. d) Less Than Significant Impact. If the Public Works conditions noted above are implemented, design features would have a less than significant impact in regards to hazards on Honey Run Road. e) Less Than Significant Impact. Due to the small project size, adequate emergency access will continue to be provided via Honey Run Road. f) Less Than Significant Impact. The resulting parcel sizes for this project will allow for adequate residential parking for the existing and an additional dwelling. g) No Impact. There are no accepted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation in the vicinity of the project. Mitigation Measure: None required 4.16 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS: Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a.. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality. Control Board? X b. Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant X environmental effects? c. Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant X environmental effects? d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are X new or expanded entitlements needed? e. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand X in addition to theprovider's existing commitments? f. Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate theproject's solid waste disposal needs? X g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes, and regulations related to solid waste? X Setting: The project could result in the addition of one new residential dwelling in this low density area in the foothills east of Chico and west of Paradise. The future dwelling would rely upon an individual septic system. The Butte County Public Works Department imposed the following conditions of approval for this project: 1. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, submit drainage improvement plans to the. Land Development Division for the installation and construction of drainage improvements in ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 31 of 39 ■ Initial Study for FullerTPM File #-TPX0011 ''•', accordance with county improvement standards. The drainage plans shall detail existing drainage conditions and shall specify how drainage waters shall be conveyed from Honey Run Road to Butte Creek. Construct or provide a performance bond and labor and material bond for the construction prior to recordation of the parcel map. 2. Prior to grading, a construction storm water permit will be required by the State Water Resources Control Board if the project results in a disturbance (including clearing, excavation, filling, and grading) of one or more acres. The permit must be obtained from the State Water Resources Control Board prior to construction. If a construction storm water permit is required, place a note on an additional map sheet that states: "The development of this parcel map required a construction storm water permit. Construction activities that result in a land disturbance of less than one acre, but which are party of a larger common plan of development, also require a permit. Development of individual lots may require an additional permit(s)." 3. Show all easements of record on the parcel map. 4. Prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the parcel map, pay in full any and all delinquent, current and estimated taxes and assessments as specified in Article 8 of Chapter 4 of Divison 2 of Title 7, of the California Government Code commencing with Section 66492. 5. Pay the recording fees in effect at the time the parcel map and related documents are recorded. 6. Prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the parcel map, deed to Butte County a storm drain easement to convey storm water runoff from the existing 30 -inch culvert on Honey Run Road to Little Butte Creek. Impact Discussion: a -c) No Impact. As the project parcels will be seryed individual septic systems there will not be an impact. upon any wastewater treatment facilities: The two parcels resulting from this project 9,24 and 5 acres . are sufficiently large, and the potential development sufficiently small in scale, as to not increase runoff to the..extent that additional storm water or water drainage facilities would be necessary. d). Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project parcels will be served by individual wells. No new or expanded entitlements would be required with the project. e) No Impact. Future dwellings would be served by individual septic disposal systems. f) Less Than Significant Impact. Given the potential for one new dwelling, the project could increase the solid waste being deposited in the Neal Road Landfill by a small amount relative to current usage of the landfill. According to'the Butte County Public Works Department, the Neal Road Landfill is expected to reach maximum holding capacity by the year 2018. The project would not have a significant impact on solid waste disposal. g) No impact. Any solid waste generated by the development associated with the project must comply with applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. Mitigation Measure: None required 4.17 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE (Section 15065): Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 32 of 39 ■ Initial Study: for Fuller TPM, File #3100011 Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a X plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history orprehistory? b. Have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a X project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects and the effects of probable futureprojects)? C. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either X directly or indirectly? Discussion of Mandatory Findings of Significant Impacts. a) Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. Development enabled by the project .has the potential to result in air quality, biological, cultural resource and noise impacts. By requiring control of dust during construction, Mitigation Measure #1 will reduce potential air quality impacts to less than significant. Mitigation'#2 requires the creation and implementation of an oak mitigation plan to protect the project parcel's oak trees. By requiring a cessation of work and 'consultation. with a professional archaeologist should cultural resources be encountered in the course of construction, Mitigation Measure #3 will reduce to less than significant potential impacts to those resources. The five measures incorporated into Mitigation Measure #4 will reduce to less than significant potential noise impacts to neighboring properties during construction. b) Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. An assessment of a project's relation to cumulative impacts for a given area includes consideration as to whether a cumulative impact is significant and if the project's incremental effects would be cumulatively considerable. Section 15355 of the CEQA Guidelines States: "Cumulative impacts" refers .to two or more individual effects which, when considered together, are considerable or which compound or increase other environmental impacts. a) The individual effects may be changes resulting from a single project or a number of separate projects. b) The cumulative impact from several projects is the change in the environment which results from the incremental impact of the project when added to other closely related past, present, and reasonably foreseeable probable future projects. Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant projects taking place over a period of time. Using a list approach (as described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15130(b)(1)(A)) to determine cumulative impacts, development projects for the period between July 17, 2003 to present are presented in Table 5.1 below. A one -mile radius was chosen to analyze cumulative impacts because, in this rural residential area with a dispersed network of small roads, a smaller radius might unduly exclude potential impacts while a larger radius might be too inclusive given the low-density development pattern evident in this area. Table 5.1 and the Land Development Projects map below shows minor subdivision activity within one mile of the project site. Six parcels approved within the Blue Oak Subdivision on the Skyway and ten parcels ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 33 of 39 ■ ;nitial Shidy'for Puller TPM; Tile ""# TP900I I pending within the Nance Canyon Subdivision would not be expected to have impacts in the Little Butte Creek Canyon area to the north. Other development activities in the area, as identified in Table5.1 is minor and would not contribute measurably to cumulative impacts. All subdivision projects approved by Butte County are required to be consistent with its general plan, zoning code and all other applicable regulations designed to reduce potentially significant impacts of future development. Table 5.1. Land Development Projects Within One Mile Of The Project Site Project Application Date Type/Description Status ADM07-0024 11/28/2007 Temporary Mobile Home Approved LLA08-0016 08/25/2008 Lot line adjustment between 2 parcels Approved 03/18/2004 Certificate of Merger modifying boundary between 2 MER 04-16 parcels Finished MUP 00-07 01/03/2000 Minor Use Permit to erect a 50 foot, steel monopole Finished 02/05/2002 Tentative Parcel Map to create 10 parcels of 40 +/- ac each and a remaining parcel of 631.9 acres out of 8 TPM 02-22 existing parcels Staff Review 09/25/2006 Tentative Subdivsiion map to divide +-225 acres into TSM06-0016 six parcels 'Approved Source: "Butte County GIS Data maintained by the Department of Development Services for the period between July 17, 2003 to present. A summary of potential.cumulative impacts associated with the project, by environmental issue, is presented below. 1. Transportation/Traffic The Department of Public Works notes no particular traffic congestion issues on either Honey Run or Centerville Roads. As described in Section 4.15 Transportation/Traffic and consistent with . Section 15130(b)(1)(B) of the CEQA guidelines, forecasts of future traffic volumes resulting from this project were based on the potential to generate approximately 10 additional traffic trips per day (1 new dwelling units x 9.55 based upon 9.55 vehicle trips/day per dwelling unit as projected by the Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Traffic Engineers for a single family residential use). The project's small and incremental transportation/traffic impact would not significantly contribute to cumulatively considerable impacts relative to these projects currently under consideration. 2. Public Services Within the context of the projects noted in Table 5.1 and the Area Development Applications map, the project would make an insignificant contribution to cumulative demands for police and fire protection services and schools. Further, impact fees assessed at the time building permits are issued would mitigate a cumulative impact to these services. The project's small size would not contribute significantly to cumulatively considerable impacts upon provision of public services relative to other development under consideration within one mile of the project. 3. Hydrology and Water Quality The Butte County Public Works Department has identified no hydrology, water quality or drainage issues related to runoff within one mile of the project site. As there are no proposed subdivisions within the Little Butte Creek canyon aside from the project, only an insignificant cumulative increase in impervious surfaces is expected. All development projects are required to comply with County's policies and standards regarding storm drainage. In the case of this ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 34 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM; File # TP0001 l • :`.'' •: project, the Butte County Public Works Department has conditioned its approval with a requirement for an NPDES permit from the Regional Water Quality Control Board if more than one acre is disturbed in the course of construction. Preservation of riparian vegetation around Little Butte Creek will also contribute to its water quality. The project's small and incremental contribution to potential cumulative drainage impacts would not be cumulatively considerable relative to other development under consideration within one mile. Cumulative impacts due to potential development under consideration by Butte County within one mile of the project will not be collectively significant because of existing policies designed to mitigate those impacts as they may occur with other development, and because incremental effects of this project — subdivision of a +14.24 acre parcel into two lots — would not contribute to cumulatively considerable impacts. The project also has the potential to contribute impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable with respect to Initial Study Checklist Items 4.3 — Air Quality; 4.4 — Biological Resources; 4.5 — Cultural Resources; and 4.11 — Noise. However, cumulative impacts to these areas will be mitigated by Mitigation Measures #1 through #4 as itemized under Section 5.0 — Mitigation Measures and Monitoring Requirements. c) Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. The project has the potential to temporarily produce significant air quality and noise impacts upon human beings in the form of dust and noise as a result of construction on the proposed Parcel 2. Mitigation Measures #1 and #4 will reduce these potential impacts to less than significant. 5.0 MITIGATION MEASURES AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: Mitigation Measure # 1: The following measures shall apply to all development activities on the, project site. Additionally, a note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or -on an additional map sheet that states: "Dust generated by the development activities shall be kept to a minimum and retained on=site. Follow the air quality control measures listed below: Control Dust a. During. clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or transportation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler •systems are to be used to prevent dust from leaving the site and to create a crust after each day's activities cease. b. .During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to prevent dust from leaving the site: At a minimum, this would include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after work is completed for the day and whenever wind exceeds 15 miles per hour. c. Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation. d. On-site construction vehicles shall be limited to a speed of 15 mph on unpaved roads. e. Haul vehicles transporting soil into or out of the property shall be covered. f. Existing roads and streets adjacent to the project shall be cleaned at least once per day if dirt or mud from the project site has been tracked onto these roadways, unless conditions warrant a greater frequency. g. Other measures may be required as determined appropriate by the BCAQMD or Department of Public Works in order to control dust. Post Contact Information h. Post a publicly visible 'sign with the telephone number and person to contact regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action within 24 hours. The telephone number of the Butte County Air Quality Management District shall be visible to ensure compliance with BCAQMD Rule 200 & 205 (Nuisance and Fugitive Dust Emissions). Other Construction Practices. i. Maintain all construction equipment in proper tune according to manufacturer's specification. j. Where feasible, give preference to utilizing the following equipment: • 'Electric equipment • Substitute gasoline -powered for diesel -powered equipment ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning. Division ■ ■ Page 35 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM, File # T*0011 • . • Alternatively fueled construction equipment on site such as compressed natural gas (CNG),, liquid natural gas (LNG), propane, or biodiesel. • Equipment that has Caterpillar pre -chamber diesel engines, as practical. • Diesel construction equipment meeting the CARB's 1996 or newer certification standard for off-road heavy-duty diesel engines. k. Construction workers shall park in designated parking area(s) to help reduce dust emissions." Plan Requirements: The note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. This note shall also be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be adhered to throughout all grading and construction periods. Monitoring: The Butte County Department of Development Services and the Public Works Department shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. Building inspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on-site. Butte County Air Pollution Control District inspectors shall respond to nuisance complaints. Mitigation Measure #2 Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: Prior to the issuance of any development permit (including, but not limited to grading permit, well permit, septic system permit, and building permit), an Oak Tree Mitigation Plan prepared by a certified arborist, registered professional forester, botanist or landscape architect shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Development Services or his/her designee. The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the following: 1) The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall show the location of all oak trees deemed suitable for retention, and all.oak trees to be removed, in those areas proposed for development, using the: factors set out below; 2) Factors used to assess suitability of existing -oak trees shall include health, location (in relation to proposed improvements and adjacent residences), and size of the tree. Trees deemed to be unsafe or unhealthy shall be removed; 3) The applicant shall minimize the removal of oak trees deemed suitable for retention; 4) A minimum of 3 native oak trees of 5 gallons or larger size shall be planted for each like species of oak tree removed that is greater than or equal to 5 inches diameter at breast height (DBH). The trees shall be planted in areas deemed appropriate by the Oak Tree Mitigation Plan, considering future lot development, interference with foundations, fencing, roadways, driveways, and utilities. Trees planted shall be protected from livestock and other animals. Replanting oak trees on-site cannot account for more than one-half of the mitigation. If no suitable location for off-site oak tree planting exists, mitigation shall be completed by one or more of the following: establishing conservation easements, contributing funds for off-site oak woodlands conservation (i.e., Oak Woodlands Conservation fund administered by the California Wildlife Conservation Board), and/or other mitigation measures developed by Butte County. 5) Each oak tree preserved shall be surrounded by a tree zone identified by the drip line of the tree. An orange plastic fence or other suitable type of fence shall be used to identify the tree zone during construction activities; 6) No vegetation removal, soil disturbance, or other development activities shall occur within the tree zone in order to protect root systems and minimize compaction of the soil; 7) If any private or public subdivision road easement interferes with the tree zone of any tree deemed suitable for retention, the tree zone can be reduced to accommodate the easement. Plan Requirements: No vegetation removal, grading, road construction, or other earthwork shall be permitted until the Oak Tree Mitigation Plan is submitted and approved. Timing: The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall be submitted prior to any development activity or the issuance of any grading, building, septic, or well permit, or the approval of any improvement plans on the parcels. ■ .Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 36 of 39 ■ Initial Study far Fuller TPM, File A . 0.011. •' . Monitoring: The Butte County Department of Development Services and Department of Public Works shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. At the time of septic, well, or building permit application, the Development Services Department will reference this requirement on any grading, building, septic, or well permit site plans and verify that an Oak Tree Mitigation Plan has been submitted to and approved by the Director of Development Services or his/her designee. Butte County building inspectors shall ensure compliance on-site. While less than significant, this project could result in some impact to wildlife due to the potential addition of up to three dwellings. The payment of fees under Public Resources Code Section 21089 and as defined by Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 is required. These fees are payable by the project applicant upon filing of the Notice of Determination by the County. Mitigation Measure #3: Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with any future map or on an additional map sheet and all building and site development plans that states: "Should grading activities reveal the presence of cultural resources (i.e., artifact concentrations, including arrowheads and other stone tools or chipping debris, cans, glass, etc.; structural remains; human skeletal remains), work within 150 feet of the find shall cease immediately until a qualified professional archaeologist can be consulted to evaluate the remains and implement appropriate mitigation procedures. Should human skeletal remains be encountered, State law requires immediate notification of the County Coroner. Should the County Coroner determine that such remains are in an archaeological context, the Native American Heritage Commission in Sacramento shall be notified immediately, pursuant to State law, to arrange for Native American.participation in determining the disposition of such remains." Plan Requirements: This note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the parcel map or on an additional map sheet and on all building and site development plans. Timing: This measure shall be implemented during site preparation and construction. Monitoring: -The Department of Development Services shall.ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. The'Department of Development Services shall ensure that the note is placed on all building and site development plans. Should cultural resources be discovered, the landowner/developer, shall notify the Planning Division and a professional archaeologist. The Planning Division shall coordinate with the landowner/developer and appropriate authorities to avoid damage to cultural resources and determine appropriate action. Mitigation Measure # 4: Place the following note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: "To reduce construction -generated noise the developer shall implement the following measures to mitigate construction noise throughout all construction periods: 1. Limit construction activity to daytime hours (6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) with no construction activity on Sundays or holidays; 2. Use best available noise suppression devices and properly maintain and muffle diesel engine -driven construction equipment; 3. Construction equipment shall not be idled for long periods of time; 4. Locate stationary equipment as far as possible from sensitive receptors; 5. Designate a Disturbance Coordinator and post the name and phone number of this person conspicuously at the entrance(s) to the project site so it is clearly visible to nearby residents most likely to be affected by construction noise. This person would manage complaints resulting from construction noise. The Disturbance Coordinator shall contact noise sensitive receptors and advise them of the schedule of construction." Plan Requirements: This note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet and shall be shown on all site development and building plans. ip Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 37 of 39 ■ Initial Sfudy for-FiillerTPM, File # TPfo0011 Tithing: The mitigation shall be applicable during all construction activities. Monitoring: The developer and the Disturbance Coordinator shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this mitigation and shall respond to all complaints of noise. Department of Development Services shall investigate all complaints of excess construction -related noise. 6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REFERENCE MATERIAL: 1. Bureau of Land Management http://www.blm.gov/ca/pa/ssp/plants/clarkia_biloba.htmi 2. Butte County Improvement Standards. June, 2002. 3. Butte County Planning Department. Earthquake and Fault Activity Map 11-1, Seismic Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 4. Butte County Planning Department. Liquefaction Potential Map 11-2, Seismic Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 5. Butte County Planning Department. Subsidence and Landslide Potential Map 111-1, Safety Element. Oroville, CA CH2M Hill, 1977. 6. Butte County Planning Department. Erosion Potential Map 111-2, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 7. Butte County Planning Department. Expansive Soils Map 111-3, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 8. Butte County Planning Department. Noise Element Map IV -1, Scenic Highway Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 9. Butte County Planning Department. Scenic Highways Map V-1, Scenic Highway Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 10. Butte County Planning Department. Natural Fire Hazard Classes Map 111-4, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 11. Butte County Planning Department. Archaeological Sensitivity Mai Oroville, CA: James P. Manning, 1983. 12.. Butte County Planning Department. School District Map. Oroville, CA. 13. California Department of Fish and Game. California Natural Diversity Date Base, Version 3. 1, October, 2006. 14. California Department of Conservation. Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA: 2007 15. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Sacramento, CA: 2007 16. California Department of Forestryand Fire Protection. Multi -Source Land Cover Data (Volume 2-1). Sacramento, CA: 2002. 17. Jensen, Peter M. Archaeological survey, c. 10 -acre Garrick Parcel Split, Dunstone Drive, Butte County, CA. January 23, 2007. 18. National Flood Insurance Program. Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1989 and 2000. 19. Natural Resource. conservation Service Land Capability Classification. 2006. http://soils.usda.gov/technicaUhandbook/contents/part622.html 20. Northeast Information Center of the California Historical Resources Information System. Letter regarding TPM 06-0032 Garrick, December 12, 2006. 21. Sawyer, J.O. and T. Keeler -Wolf. 1995. A Manual of California Vegetation. California Native Plant Society. Sacramento, CA. 22. Soil Survey of Butte Area, California, Parts of Butte and Plumas Counties. United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service, 2006. 23. United States Fish and Wildlife Service. April, 2008. http://www.fws.gov/sacramento/es/plant_spp_accts/httn 23. m. Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 38 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fudler TPM, File N IFMOS-001 l 7.0 CONSULTED AGENCIES: (X] Environmental Health [X] Public Worcs [X] Building Manager (X] BCAG [ J ALUC [X] LAFCo [X] Air Qual. Management Dist. [X] City of Chico I ] City of Biggs I ) City of Gridley [ J City of Oroville [X] Town of Paradise [X] CA Departrucrlt of Forestry [X] CalTrans (Traffic) [ ] Central Reg; Water Quality [ ] Departtnenl of Conservation [X] CA Dept of Fish and Game [ ] Highway Patrol ( ] Army Corps of Engineers [ ] US Fish & Wildlife Service [X] Agricultural Commissioner ( ( Butte Co. Farm Bureau [X]' Oroville Union School Dist [ ] Chico Area Rcc. Dist. [ ] El Medio Fire Dept [ ] OWED [ ] LOAPUD [ ] PG&E Chico [ ] Pacific Bell [XI Chico Unified School Dist. I 1 Oroville Elam. School Dist [X] Assessor's Office 8.0 PROJECT' SPONSORS) INCORPORATION OF MITIGATION PROPOSED PROJECT: I/We have reviewed the Initial Study for the Fuller Parcel Map (APN # 0.17-160-0.14) application and particularly the mitigation measures identified herein. Me hereby modify the application on file with the Butte County Planning Department to include and incorporate all mitigations set forth in this Initial study. roject Sponsor/Project Agent Date Project Sponsor/Project Agent Date 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 www.buttegeneralplan.net ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * PLANNING MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Stacey Jolliffe, Principal Planner SUBJECT: TPM08-0011 Fuller — Revised Condition #8 DATE: February 24, 2010 The Butte County Department of Public Works Land Development Division identified an incorrect condition of approval. They are requesting that Condition #8 be changed from: 8. Prior to recordation of the Parcel/Final Map, 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. ` to: 8. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, submit drainage improvement plans to the Land Development Division for the installation and construction of drainage improvements in accordance with county improvement standards. The drainage plans shall detail existing drainage conditions and shall specify how drainage waters shall be conveyed from Honey Run Road to Butte Creek. Construct or provide a performance bond and labor and material bond for the construction prior to recordation of the parcel map. Jolliffe;_Stacey From: Wannenmacher, Felix Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:13 AM To: Jolliffe, Stacey Subject: Fuller TPM08-0011 Hi Stacey, have reviewed the Fuller application. have a few comments. There is an inconsistency in the discussion of second dwellings. On page 2, Proj Desc, 6th Bullet, you indicate no second units on both parcels. Likewise, Resolution, III A, 3.2.b, 3.2.c, and 3.2.d all indicate no second units on both parcels. But page 4, Cond Consist #2, on page 6, Cum Impact, 4th Bullet, in Resolution III B 2, and in Cond #21 only limits them on parcel 2. In various places in the agenda report you say "leach free setback" while in others you say "leach field setback," when I believe it should be "leach field free setback" as used in Conds 17, 18, and ' 19. Under Public Works conditions, there is.often one requiring deeding ownership of the road. Was it left off on purpose? Also, I note that numerous public works conditions'say."Parcel/Final' while others only say "parcel." Felix ATTORNEY CLIENTMORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGE CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail transmission, and any documents or messages attached to it, may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering this e-mail to the intended recipient, then you are (1) notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, saving, reading or use of this information is strictly prohibited, (2) requested to discard and delete this e-mail and any attachments, and (3) requested to immediately notify me by e-mail that you mistakenly received this message(fannenmacher(cD-buttecounty.net), fax'(530) 538-6891, or telephone (530) 538- 7621. Thank you. RECEIVED ' - JU 15 2008 BUTTE COUNTY -� PL13LIC HEALTH DIPARTMENT rte' ENVTRONMENTALHEALTH DIVISION .202 MIRA LOMA DRIVEOROVILLE. CA 95965 TEL.: (530) 538-7281 ' FAX (530) 538-5339 NNN AV-.BLrrT ECOUN I'1'.NL•T/I'UBLICHEAUI'I-1 June 26, 2008 David & Claudia Fuller 2283 Honey Run RoadOCT 2008 Chico, CA 95926 �s'r Fd.G]ICE:S RE: Notification of completion of. Pre-Appl!cation Review, Tentative Parcel Map, David & Claudia Fuller, 2283 Honey Run ,Rd. AP# 017-160-014 Dear Mr./Mrs. Fuller This'office has reviewed your application as indicated above. The following is an analysis of that review. Project: Parcel an existing 14.214&e parcel into two parcels one 5..84 -acre lot and one 8.37-acre'lot. Location: 228.3 Honey Run Rd. Applicant: David & Claudia Fuller Engineer:. Timothy Christensen Wood Report of Findings: Soil Investigation — Soil test pits and percolation tests were performed by Septic Test Professionals on February 25, 2005. Based upon soil pits of 0-7 feet of red brown silty sand, sandy clay loam, and sand and 2"-12"cobbles, and percolation tests value of 3.36-5.33 minutes per inch, the usable sewage disposal area of 16000 square feet per Appendix VII of the Improvement Standards can be met. Wells - Individual wells are proposed for parcel 2 and proof of water availability is not required. Sanitary seal depth for wells at this location is a minimum of 20 feet. 04/02/2008 23:43 5305385 • -.-.� BUTTE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIVISION OF, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 411 Maim St., P 0 Box 5364, Chico, CA 95927-5364 (530) 891-2727 FAX (530) 895-6512 PRE -APPLICATION REVIEW (Please check appropriate box) ( ) TENTATIVE SUBDMSION MAP (.) SOIL WAIVER PAGE 01/05 N N o9 r� C7 _• ' s -mss {xJ TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP () MINOR USE PERMIT ( ) USE PERMIT () ADMIN USE PERMIT ( ) OTHER Location of Property 2283 Honey Run Road Assessor's Parcel Number: , 017-160-014 _ PROJECT DESCRIPTION 14.21 acre single family residential property with 2 existing buildings. Proposed to be divided into a 5.84 acre lot avid a 6.37 acre lot' .Applicant: David & Claudia Fuller Phone No: 894-8934 Address: 2283 Honey Run Road Owner: David & Claudia Fuller Phone No: 894-8934 Address: 2283 }coney Run Road Engineer or Surveyor: Timothy Christensen MO P.E. Phone No: (530) B99-0409 Address: 1250 East Avenue Suite 10 Chico, Ca 95926 ,_ timwood@theongineeringgroup.us Mail correspondence to: Engineer &Owner SignaturDate lll2-!'-1, 0 -1 HEALTH DEPARTMNT USE ONLY FEE PAID S Health Do pm -w=t Receipt N0� E.H.S. Reviewing Application _ u.d&/VCPRt AP_)4*200e cc: Karen Frederick,.Environmental Health Adrnin. Steve Streeter, Planning If you were to submit a map in substantial conformance to the submitted pre -application map; you could expect this Department's support with the following conditions: 1. Prior to recordation, place a note on the additional map sheet that parcel .2. is limited to a single dwelling 2. Prior to recordation, identify on the map sheet an area for wells and a 100 -foot leach field free setback around that area on parcels 2.i,-- 3. Prior to recordation, identify on the additional map sheet a 100' leachfield free setback from each .existing well. 4. Prior to recordation; identify on the additional map sheet an area for wells and a 100' leachfield flee setback around that area on parcels 2. 5. Prior to recordation, identify on the map sheet a 50 -foot leach field free setback from the drainage way on parcel 2. 6. Prior to recordation, identify on the map sheet usable sewage disposal areas proven to meet the requirements of County Improvement Standards, Appendix VII. This review should not be construed as'a blanket approval of your project since participation in the County Parcel Map process may change the project due to other agency requirements.. When you do apply for your map at the Planning Department, the remainder of your fee for Environmental Health services will be $488.40. However, you must have your Pre -Application Review receipt available at the time you make application. This letter concludes this Department's review of your pre -application. If you have any questions, please contact the office listed above between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.., Monday through Friday'.. Sincerely, Paul Thao, R.E.H..S. Division of Environmental Health Cc: Engineer (Tim Wood) Butte County Planning Department T:IUsersSharedlThaolLand DivisionlPre-applicationlTPMlHoneyRun 2283 completion.doc Michelena, Mark From: Troester, Steve Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 1:01 PM To: Michelena, Mark Subject: FW: TPM08-0011 Fuller - Correction Needed From: Schroth, Eric Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 11:26 AM To: Troester, Steve Cc: Jolliffe, Stacey Subject: TPM08-0011 Fuller - Correction Needed Steve, 0 Pagel of 1 Condition no. 8 for the above referenced project is not correct and needs to be replaced with the following language: Prior to recordation of the parcel map, submit drainage improvement plans to the Land Development Division for the installation and construction of drainage improvements in accordance with county improvement standards. The drainage plans shall detail existing drainage conditions and shall specify how drainage waters shall be conveyed from Honey Run Road to Butte Creek. Construct or provide a performance bond and labor and material bond for the construction prior to recordation of the parcel map. Butte County Public Works Land Development Division 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Phone: (530) 538-7266 FAX: (530) 538-7171 COUNTY OF BUTTE E-MAIL DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any attachment thereto may contain private, confidential, and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, copying, or distribution of this e-mail (or any attachments thereto) by other than the County of Butte or the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are NOT the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately and permanently delete the original and any copies of this e-mail and any attachments thereto. 2/24/2010 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 www.buttegeneralplan.net ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * PLANNING MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM': Stacey Jolliffe, Principal Planner SUBJECT: TPM08-0011 Fuller — Revised Condition #8 DATE: February 24, 2010 The Butte County Department of Public Works Land Development Division identified an incorrect condition of approval. They are requesting that Condition #8 be changed from: 8. Prior to recordation of the Parcel/Final Map, 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. to: 8. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, submit drainage improvement plans to the Land Development Division for the installation and construction of drainage improvements in accordance with county improvement standards. The drainage plans shall detail existing drainage conditions and shall specify how drainage waters shall be conveyed from Honey Run Road to Butte Creek. Construct or provide a performance bond and labor and material bond for the construction prior to recordation of the parcel map. Ao 5 .Notice oUCompletion-& Environmental Document Transmittal Mail to: State Clearinghouse, P. O. Box 3044, Sacramento, CA 958'12-3044 (916) 445-0613 SCH # For Hand Delivery/Street Address: 1400 Tenth Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Project Title: David & Claudia FullerTPM08-0011 Lead Agency: Butte County Contact Person: Stacey Jolliffe Mailing Address: 7 County Center -Drive Phone: 530-538-6573 City: Oroville, CA Zip: 95965 County: Butte County — — --- — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Project'Location: County: Butte City/Nearest Community: Chico Cross Streets: 2283 Honey Run Rd,; 1.5 miles from Centerville Rd Zip Code: 95928 Lat. / Long.: 0" N/ " W Total Acres: 19.24 Assessor's Parcel No.: 017-160-014 Within 2 Miles: State Hwy #: _ Airports: Document Type: Section: 30 Twp.: 22N Waterways: Little Butte Creek Railways: Range: 3E Base: Schools: CEQA: ❑ NOP ❑ Draft EIR NEPA: ❑ NOI Other: ❑ Joint Document ❑ Early Cons ❑ Supplement/Subsequent EIR ❑ EA ❑ Final Document ❑ Neg Dec (Prior SCH No.) ❑ Draft EIS ❑ Other Mit Neg Dec Other ❑ FONSI ❑ Sewer Capacity >. Local Action Type: 21 Biological Resources ❑✓ Minerals ❑ Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading ' ❑ General Plan Update ❑ Specific Plan ❑ Rezone ❑ Annexation ❑ General Plan Amendment ❑ Master Plan ❑ Prezone ❑ Redevelopment . ' ❑ General Plan Element ❑ Planned Unit Development ❑ Use Permit ❑ Coastal Permit ❑ Community Plan ❑ Site Plan Land Division (Subdivision, etc.) ❑ Other Development Type: 2 Residential: Units 1 Acres 5 ❑ Water Facilities: Type MGD ' ❑ Office: Sq.ft. Acres Employees ❑ Transportation: Type, = ❑ Commercial: Sq.ft, Acres Employees ❑ Mining: Mineral ❑ Industrial: Sq.ft. Acres Employees ❑ Power: Type MW ❑ Educational ❑ Waste Treatment:Type MGD ❑ Recreational ❑ Hazardous Waste: Type ❑ Other: — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Project Issues Discussed in Document: E Aesthetic/Visual ❑ Fiscal 2) Recreation/Parks ❑✓ Vegetation 0 Agricultural Land Flood Plain/Flooding ❑ Schools/Universities ❑✓ Water Quality 21 Air Quality ❑ Forest Land/Fire Hazard ❑ Septic Systems ❑ Water Supply/Groundwater ❑o Archeological/Historical ❑ Geologic/Seismic ❑ Sewer Capacity ❑ Wetland/Riparian 21 Biological Resources ❑✓ Minerals ❑ Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading ❑ Wildlife ❑ Coastal Zone Noise ❑ Solid Waste ❑ Growth Inducing ❑ Drainage/Absorption ❑✓ Population/Housing Balance ❑✓ Toxic/Hazai•dous Land Use ❑ Economic/Jobs ❑ Public Services/Facilities ❑ Traffic/Circulation ❑ Cumulative Effects ❑ Other Present Land Use/Zoning/General Plan' Designation: Residential/FR-5 (Foothill Recreational, five -acre parcels)/Agricultural Residential — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Project Description: (please use a separate page if necessary) A tentative parcel map to divide a 14.24 acre -single family residential parcel into two parcels (5.0 and 9.24 acres). The parcel is currently developed with a single-family dwelling and a garage. The parcel is located on the north side of Honey Run Road, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Centerville Road, at 2283 Honey Run Road, Chico. Note: The state Clearinghouse will assign identification numbers for all new projects. If a SCH number already exists for a January 2008 project (e.g. Notice of Preparation or previous draft document) please fill in. Local Public Review Period (to be filled in by lead agency) Starting Date :'January 23, 2010 Ending Date February 22, 2010 Lead Agency (Complete if applicable): Consulting Firm: none Address: City/State/Zip: Contact: Phone: Applicant: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –.—.- – – – – – – – – – – – – – -- Signature of Lead Agency Representative: Date: i Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code. Reference: Se ion 21161, Public Resources Code. Reviewing. Agencies Checklist. Lead Agencies may'recommend .State Clearinghouse distribution by marking agencies below with and "X". If you have already sent your document to the agency please denote that'with an "S". Air Resources Board Office of Historic Preservation Boating & Waterways, Department of Office of Public School Construction California Highway Patrol Parks & Recreation Caltrans -District # - Pesticide Regulation, Department of Caltrans Division of Aeronautics Public Utilities Commission Caltrans Planning (Headquarters) Reclamation Board Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Regional WQCB # Coastal Commission Resources Agency Colorado. River Board. S.F. Bay Conservation & Development Commission Conservation, Department of ` San Gabriel & Lower L.A. Rivers and Mtns Conservancy Corrections, Department of San Joaquin River Conservancy Delta Protection Commission Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Education, Department of State Lands Commission - Energy Commission. SWRCB: Clean Water Grants X Fish & Game Region # SWRCB: Water Quality Food & Agriculture, Department of SWRCB: Water Rights Forestry & Fire Protection Tahoe Regional Planning Agency General Services, Department of . Toxic Substances Control, Department of Health Services, Department of Water Resources, Department of Housing &'Community Development : Integrated Waste Management -Board _ Other, ' . Native American Heritage Commission . Other Office of Emergency Services Local Public Review Period (to be filled in by lead agency) Starting Date :'January 23, 2010 Ending Date February 22, 2010 Lead Agency (Complete if applicable): Consulting Firm: none Address: City/State/Zip: Contact: Phone: Applicant: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –.—.- – – – – – – – – – – – – – -- Signature of Lead Agency Representative: Date: i Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code. Reference: Se ion 21161, Public Resources Code. Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTORIPETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile www.buttecounty.net/dds www.butteaeneralplan.net ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * PLANNING January 19, 2010 Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and NOAA Fisheries Subject: Interim Project Referral for TPM08-0011 — Butte Regional Habitat Conservation Plan/ Natural Community Conservation Plan Dear Agencies: Pursuant to Section 6.6 of the Butte Regional Habitat Conservation Plan/ Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP) Planning Agreement, our agency is referring the enclosed project for your review. Sincerely, Stacey Jolliffe Principal Planner BUTTE REGIONAL HCP/NCCP WILDLIFE AGENCY REFERRAL FORM REFERRING AGENCY INFORMATION Jurisdiction/Agency: Butte County Project Manager: Stacey Jolliffe Email: siolliffe@buttecounty.net PROJECT INFORMATION File Number: TPM08-0011 Department: Dept. of Development Services Phone: 538-6573 Filing Date: 01/23/09 Application Type: Tentative Parcel Map Previous Applications: Initial CEQA: ❑ ND x MND ❑ EIR ❑ Not Specified Project Description: See attached IS/MND PARCEL/PROJECT LOCATION Address of Property: 2283 Honey Run Road Owner Name: Fuller Family Trust Project Size (Acres): 14.2 acres APN: 017-160-014 Applicant Name: Fuller, David & Claudia Project Footprint Size (Acres): 3+/- acres ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Criteria Set (from instruction page that was met (A, B, or C). If `.B', describe which of the six criteria was met under #2: A Landcover type(s) present and Listed/Covered species present (if known): Other Biological Data (if relevant): f. ASSOCIATED INFORMATION MAPS Site Plan Enclosed? 0 YES ❑ NO Location -and Aerial photo maps enclosed? 0 YES ❑ NO GAPROJECTS\Trakit Merge Documents\Drafts\HCP-NCCP referral form & letter.doc COUNTY OF BUTTE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUTTE COUNTY INITIAL STUDY AND PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR TPM 08-0011(Fuller) Initial Study for Fuller TPM,.File # TP P., DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INITIAL STUDY FOR TPM 08-0011 1.0 PROJECT INFORMATION A. Applicant: David & Claudia Fuller B. Representative: The Engineering Group C. Engineer: Johnna Quin D. Staff Contact: Stacey Jolliffe, Principal Planner; (530) 538-6573, sjolliffe@buttecounty.net E. Project Name: Fuller TPM08-0011 F. Project Location: The parcel is located at 2283 Honey Run Rd (on the north side of Honey Run Road, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Centerville Road), approximately 4.1 -miles east of the City of Chico and 1.4 -mile west of the Town of Paradise. G. Type of Application(s): Tentative Parcel Map H. Assessor's Parcel Number(s): 017-160-014 I. Project Site Size: +14.24 acres J. Current Zoning: FR -5 (Foothill Recreational, five acre minimum parcels) K. General Plan Designation: Agricultural Residential General Plan 2030 (unadopted): Foothill Residential L. Environmental Setting: The subject property is located in Butte Creek Canyon, an unincorporated area of Butte' County; 4.1 -miles east of the City of Chico and 1.4 -miles southwest of the Town of Paradise. The property is bounded by Honey Run Road to the south, and privately owned parcels on the north, east and west. Little Butte Creek traverses the northwest portion of the property. The project site - currently developed with a single-family residence, shop/garage, well and septic system on proposed Parcel 1 - is in a rural residential area of Little Butte Creek Canyon. The subject property ranges in elevation between approximately 450 and 625 feet above sea level, with grades varying between 9 percent on the portion southeast of Little Butte Creek and, along the canyon wall, up to 50 percent at the northwest corner: There is a 4 foot depression along the north side of Honey Run Road with no existing storm water conveyance. The existing drainage pattern is proposed to remain. Vegetation on the site and in the area consists of seasonal grasses, chaparral, oaks, and riparian vegetation along Little Butte Creek. The project site is not within the winter range of the Tehama deer herd as identified by the California Department of Fish and Game (1985). Spring -run Chinook salmon, a federally and state -listed threatened species, occur in Butte Creek to the north; the occurrence in Little Butte Creek is not noted in the California Natural Diversity Database and it is unclear whether there is sufficient flow in the area of the project site to support the seasonal spawning and passage of anadromous fish. Overall, the wildlife habitat value of the subject property and its environs has been substantially compromised by existing patterns of dispersed rural residential development in the area. Prime soils are not located within or in the vicinity of the project site. Soils consist of Xerorthents, tailings, (0 to 50 percent slopes) and Chinacamp gravelly loam (15 to 30 percent slopes) (Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey, Butte Area, California, Parts of Butte and Plumas Counties, 2009). The project site is not located 'in a 100 -year flood zone or an earthquake fault zone, nor is it subject to a California Land Conservation ("Williamson Act") Agreement. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 1 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller. TPM: File 4 PO0011 Surrounding Land Uses: The project site is in an area of rural residential land uses, with open space and steep, undevelopable topography to the north across Little Butte Creek. The closest residence is located approximately 370 -feet southeast of the property on parcel 017-160-005, across Honey Run Road from the project site. The next closest home is approximately 485 -feet south and across Honey Run Road from the project site on parcel 017-160-006. The Butte Creek Mobilehome Park is located to the east on the same side of Honey Run Road. Table 1.1 indicates that proposed Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 will be consistent with area parcel sizes, zoning, general plan designation and rural residential land use. Table 1.1. Zoning, General Plan Designation, Area and Land Use of immediately Adjacent Parcels Parcel To The Zoning General Plan Size (Acres) Land Use (Assessor's) West FR -5 AR 2.44 Residential Northeast FR -5 AR 8.27 Residential North FR -5 AR 5.78 Residential East FR -5 AR 3.84 Residential South FR -5 AR 16.12 Residential Project Parcel FR -5 AR 12.2 Residential M. Project Description: The applicant- is requesting a Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 14.24 acre parcel into two parcels containing 5.0 and 9.24 acres each for single-family residential use. .Both parcels would have access from the County -maintained Honey Run Road. The Butte County Environmental Health Division has required a 100 -foot leachfield setback from the top -of -bank of Little Butte Creek. Second dwelling units are allowed in the FR zone subject to Section 24-280 of Butte County Code and applicable requirements for adequate septic capacity, potable water and access.. Parcel 2 meets the October 2006 Butte County 'Improvement* Standards Appendix VII requirements for useable septic disposal area necessary for a three bedroom home. Both the proposed Parcels 1 and 2 are therefore restricted to a single dwelling. each .until they meet the requirements of Appendix VII for a second dwelling or the parcel is shown to meet the requirements of a subsequent sewage disposal ordinance in effect at the time. a second �\� I dwelling is proposed. Thus, for purposes of this Initial Study, buildout for the project is ssumed to be two �d Wgdwetlings — a primary dwelling ousel -1 emd on Parcel 2otpke. V—L-- ,d d L,✓ W,`i l p 1 Development on the west side of Little Butte Creek — which would require a bridge for access) and requisite Streambed Alteration Permit from the Department of Fish and Game (Section 1600 et seq of Fish and Game Code) — is not presently -proposed for either Parcel 1 or 2 and appears infeasible due to steep topography. N. Public Agency Approvals: Butte County Environmental Health Division, Butte County Public Works Department and Cal Fire/Butte County Fire (CDF). ■ Department of Development Services a Planning Division ■ ■ Page 2 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM;T&#.ilTPMOM01.1 .... 2.0 DETERNUNATION [ ] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [X] I find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, there will NOT be a significant effect in this case because revisions have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [ ] I find that the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier,document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets..An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. [ ] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,, because all potentially significant .effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Prepared y: S ey• o e, Principal Planner Date Reviewed by: Charles Thistlethwaite, Planning Manager Date ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 3 of 39 ■ :..... . Iniiial Study for Fuller TPM, File# TP BOO t 1 :; : •:: .. .. ... : . 3.0 POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS CHECKLIST SETTING A. Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below could be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact' as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. [ ] 4.1 Aesthetics [ ] 4.2 Agriculture Resources [X] 4.3 Air Quality [X] 4.4 Biological Resources [X] 4.5 Cultural Resources [ ] 4.6 Geologic Processes ] 4.7 Hazards/Hazardous Material [ ] 4.8 Hydrology/Water Quality [ ] 4.9 Land Use ] 4.10 Mineral Resources [X] 4.11 Noise [ ] 4.12 Housing [ ] 4.13 Public Services [ ] 4.14 Recreation [ ] 4.15 Transportation/Traffiic [ ].4'.16 Utilities/Service Systems [X] 4.17 Mandatory Findings of Significance B. Evaluation of Environmental Impacts: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact' answers that are adequately supported'. by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact' answer should be explained where itis based on project -specific factors as well as general standards, (e.g., the..prcject would not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants. based on a project -specific screening analysis.) 2) All -answers must take accountofthe whole action involved. including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact' is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact' entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact' to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) "Reviewed Under Previous Document." Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used: Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed: Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures: For effects that are "Less Than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 4 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM; File'#•TPMW0011 document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is . substantiated. 7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant. 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 4.1 AESTHETIGVISUAL RESOURCES: Would thero osal• Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed P P Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? X b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings X within a state scenic highway? c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? X d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the X area? Section Discussion The project site is within a low-density rural residential area of Little Butte Creek Canyon east of Chico that is characterized by disturbed non-native grasslands, chaparral, oak woodlands, and dispersed residences typically set back from roads: Chico Creek Canyon, in which the subject property is located, is considered to possess scenic resource and' viewshed qualities. The site is not located along a State or County designated scenic highway; however, it is visible from publically accessible portions of Lookout Point, a County maintained scenic vista on the Skyway. The subject property— heavily wooded — is also viewable from the publicly maintained Honey Run Road. Butte County has not formally defined significant aesthetic/visual resources within the County. However, the visual dominance of a project and its affect upon the sensitivity of a view .towards or from the project site may be used to evaluate impacts to visual resources. The sensitivity of a view is characterized by the visual qualities of both nearby and distant landscapes (e.g., their form, texture, color, massing, and definition) and how development might obscure, contrast with or otherwise affect those visual qualities. In this context, significant visual resources are those clearly viewable from a publicly accessible vantage point (e.g., a road, park, public building) and would include long- distance and/or commanding views of the surrounding countryside, proximate and distinctive landscape features such as streams, trees, rock outcroppings and historic buildings, and the massing of such nearby and distant views and features. Impacts to significant visual resources could result when, for example, development intrudes upon publicly accessible views in a manner that degrades a particular or overall scenic experience from a publicly accessible vantage point. The visual character of the area is dominated by residential land uses at rural densities. Most parcels in the project vicinity are developed with a residential use. The closest residence is located approximately 370 -feet southeast of the property on parcel 017-160-005, across Honey Run Road from the project site. The next closest home is approximately 485 -feet south and across Honey Run Road from the project site on parcel 017-160-006. Other ■ Department of Development Services m Planning Division ■ ■Page5of39■ Initial. Study for Fuller TPM, File #.TROOff - • existing residential uses including the single-family residence on the subject property and mobilehome park to on the parcel to the adjacent east. a) Less Than Significant Impact. Publicly accessible scenic vistas of and in the vicinity of the project site are from Honey Run Road and the Skyway. The potential development. enabled by this project is consistent with the established visual character of the surrounding area. Given the proposed parcel sizes of about 9.24 and 5 -acres, and the distance from the subject property to Lookout Point (over 4,000 feet) the potential for one additional primary dwelling would not substantially conflict with the visual character of the area or with the publicly accessible scenic views. b) Less Than Significant Impact. The project site isnot within a state scenic highway area and the potential addition of one additional dwelling would have a less than significant impact upon publicly accessible vantage points from Honey Run Road and the Skyway. c - d) Less Than Significant Impact. The potential addition of a single dwelling on the proposed Parcel 2 would not significantly degrade the existing visual character or quality of the +14.24 -acre site or its surroundings. While outside clighting for safety and security could be added to existing and future structures, street lighting is not proposed nor required as a part of this project. The proposed and neighboring parcels are sufficiently large to minimize ordinary nighttime lighting impacts. Additionally, Section 24-241(d) of Butte County Code requires that all outdoor lighting in residential areas shallbe located, adequately shielded, and directed such that no direct light falls outside the property perimeter, or into the public right-of-way. The project at anticipated build -out — single-family residences on 9.24 and 5 acre parcels - would not create significant sources of new light or glare, and would not affect a scenic vista nor have a negative aesthetic effect. 4.2 AGRICULTURE RESOURCES Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a.. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and X Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act Contract? X c. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion X of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? Section Discussion Area parcels are neither zoned nor designated for agricultural activities, and there does not appear to be significant commercial agricultural use along Honey Run Road. Although agriculture is allowed as an accessory use in the FR - 5 zone, it is primarily a residential zone with a minimum lot size of 5 acres. The AR land use designation also allows for agricultural uses. The project site is underlain by Class VII soils, defined by the NRCS (2006) as follows: Class VII soils have very severe limitations that make them unsuited to cultivation and that restrict their use mainly to grazing, forestland, or wildlife. These soils require extreme care to protect the soil, even with low intensity use for grazing, wildlife, or timber. Neither the project parcel nor parcels within one mile are in Williamson Act Contracts. m Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 6 of 39 ■ Initial study for: Fuller TPM,'File # TPM08-001.1 Impact Discussion: a — b) No Impact. The project site and adjacent parcels do not support commercial agricultural uses and contain no designated Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance. The proposed project is consistent with its FR -5 zoning and will not conflict with a Williamson Act contract or result in the conversion of existing farmland to a non-agricultural use. c) No Impact. The project, proposing subdivision of approximately 14.24 acres of property described as "Agricultural Residential" by the 2007 Important Farmlands. Map for Butte County, is intended for future residential development. The project site and area parcels are not being used for grazing or other agricultural purposes. The project will have no significant impact upon conversion of farmland to a non- agricultural use. Mitigation Measure: None required 4.3 AIR QUALITY: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air qualityplan? X b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or ro'ected°air quality violation? X - c. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air X quality standard (including releasing emissions which . exceed quantitative thresholds for ozoneprecursors)? d. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? X .e. Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? X Section Discussion Both the California Air Resources Board and the Environmental Protection Agency have established air pollution standards in an effort to protect human health and welfare. Geographic areas are designated as being in "attainment" or "nonattainment" depending upon whether or not these standards are met. The state and federal agencies have several classifications describing air quality, and Butte County and the Northern Sacramento Valley Air Basin (NSVAB) have been designated as being in "moderate" nonattainment for state (e.g., California Air Resources Board) ozone and fine particulate matter (PM1o) standards and in attainment for less stringent federal air quality standards. Butte County and the project site are within the NSVAB. The region's air pollution management is guided by the Basin's 2003 Air Quality Attainment Plan and includes a number of feasible control measures. Butte County, under the auspices of the Butte County Air Quality Management District (BCAQMD), has adopted some, but not all, of these measures. Traffic congestion can result in locally significant air pollution. The project, located in a low-density residential area, could result in the construction of an additional dwelling, contributing an estimated 10 additional vehicle trips per day (Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1997, see Section 4.15 below) to and from the site. Traffic counts for roads in the project area are presented below in Section 4.15, and reveal a moderate level of traffic equivalent to a ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 7 of 39 ■ lnitial Study for Fuller TOM, File # 1 =00i t Level of Service A as defined by the Butte County Transportation Element. The project is not expected to result in local traffic congestion. Impact Discussion: a) No Impact. The project is not sufficiently large enough to conflict with or obstruct implementation of the NSVAB Air Quality Attainment Plan. b) Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. Dust resulting from construction -related disturbance of the ground can affect local air quality. The area's dry, windy climate during summer months may allow for the generation of wind-blown dust if and when underlying soils are exposed through clearing, grading and earthmoving, thus creating a potential nuisance for the project site and nearby properties. In addition, excess dustfall can increase maintenance and cleaning requirements that could adversely affect sensitive electronic devices. The BCAQMD recommends incorporating measures to control fugitive dust emission for all road and other construction activities, such as site and driveway watering and/or use of other acceptable soil palliatives. Mitigation Measure #1 requires that a note be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on anadditional map sheet that states dust control measures shall be implemented during site development activities. This will reduce to less than significant air quality impacts resulting from construction -related dust. Concentrations of pollutants are related in part to levels of traffic congestion along streets and at intersections. Vehicle traffic generated by the proposed project would result in a less than significant impact on air quality, as only one.additional dwelling would be built. Additional project -generated traffic of about 10 vehicular trips per day wouldnot significantly increase either traffic volumes on the local street network, or carbon monoxide and other vehicle -related emissions along local roadways. Additional air quality impacts may result from various sources, including the use of wood burning devices in a new residence. Construction activities are also a source of organic gas emissions. Although construction:related sources are mobile and transient in nature, various diesel -powered vehicles and equipment are in use during construction. ,In this instance, however, health risks from these various sources would be less-than.significant because at most one additional dwelling could be developed at the project site in this low-density area. C) Less Than Significant Impact. Solvents in :adhesives, non -water based paints, thinners, some insulating materials and caulking materials evaporate into the atmosphere and are constituents in the photochemical reaction that creates urban ozone. Asphalt used in paving is also a source of organic gases for a short time after its application. Given the low-density character in. the vicinity of the project and the addition of a dwelling on Parcel 2, these impacts are expected to be less than significant. d) No Impact. There are no institutions serving sensitive receptors (e.g., schools, hospitals, long-term care facilities, etc.) within one mile of the project site. There would be no air quality effects to sensitive receptors from the potential future construction of up a single dwelling. e) Less Than Significant Impact. During residential construction various diesel -powered vehicles and equipment in use on the site would create exhaust odors but, given the size of the project area and surrounding low densities, such odors are not likely to constitute a significant nuisance beyond the project boundaries. Mitigation Measure #1: The following measures shall apply to all development activities on the project site. Additionally, a note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: "Dust generated. by the development activities shall be kept to a minimum and retained on-site. Follow the air quality control measures listed below: Control Dust a. During clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or transportation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler systems are to be used to prevent dust from leaving the site and to create a crust after each day's activities cease. b. During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to prevent dust from leaving the.site. At a minimum, this would include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after work is completed for the day and whenever wind exceeds 15 miles perhour. ■. Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ . ■ Page 8of39m. Initial:Study forF,uller TPM, File #. TPM08— 01.1 • c. Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation. d. On-site construction vehicles shall be limited to a speed of 15 mph on unpaved roads. e. Haul vehicles transporting soil into or out of the property shall be covered. f. Existing roads and streets adjacent to the project shall be cleaned at least once per day if dirt or mud from the project site has been tracked onto these roadways, unless conditions warrant a greater frequency. g. Other measures may be required as determined appropriate by the BCAQMD or Department of Public Works in order to control dust. Post Contact Information h. Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action within 24 hours. The telephone number of the Butte County Air Quality Management District shall be visible to ensure compliance with BCAQMD Rule 200 & 205 (Nuisance and Fugitive Dust. Emissions). Other Construction Practices i. Maintain all construction equipment in proper tune according to manufacturer's specification. j. Where feasible, give preference to utilizing the following equipment: • Electric equipment • Substitute gasoline -powered for diesel -powered equipment • Alternatively fueled construction equipment on site such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquid natural gas (LNG), propane, or biodiesel. • Equipment that has Caterpillar pre -chamber diesel engines, as practical. •" Diesel construction equipment meeting the CARB's 1996 or newer certification standard for off-road heavy-duty diesel engines. k. Construction workers shall park in designated parking area(s) to help reduce dust emissions." Plan Requirements: The note shalfbe placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional'map sheet. This note shall also be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be adhered to throughout all grading and construction periods. Monitoring: The Butte County Department of Development Services and the Public Works Department shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document, which is to be recorded concurrently with the map, or on an additional map sheet. Building inspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on-site. Butte County Air. Pollution Control District inspectors shall respond to nuisance complaints. 4.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California X Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California X Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 9 of 39 ■ Initial Study forFuller TPM; File t/.TP-0011 Would the I'O OSaI' P P Potentially Significant Less Than Less Than No Reviewed Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated c. Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 or the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, X etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means)? d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish and wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, X or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources such as a tree preservation policy X ordinance? E Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat X conservationplan? g. A reduction in the numbers, a restriction in the range, or an impact to the critical habitat of any unique, rare, threatened, X or endangered species of animals? h. A reduction in the diversity or numbers of animals on site (including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish or X invertebrates)? L A deterioration of existing fish or wildlife habitat (for foraging,breedin roosting, nesting, etc.)? X j. Introduction of barriers to movement of any resident or X migratory fish or wildlife species? k. Introduction of any factors (light, fencing, noise, human presence and/or domestic animals) which could hinder the X normal activities of wildlife? Section Discussion A site visit and examination of 2006 1 -meter aerial photographs reveal a thin band of riparian growth (e.g., willow scrub, sycamore, various herbs and grasses) along Little Butte Creek surrounded by scattered oaks and cleared areas of grassland. The project site is within the upcoming Butte County Association of Governments Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Communities Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP) area. The February, 2007 draft land cover map for the HCP/NCCP describes three natural communities in the vicinity of the project: Oak Woodland.and Savanna (Mixed Oak Woodland), Development (Ranchettes — Wooded), and Riparian (Cottonwood -Willow Riparian Forest). Animals likely to occur at the project site include deer, rabbits, squirrels, skunk, raccoons, opossum, various species of birds, and (occasionally) mountain lions. The project site is within the Tehama deer herd winter range, within a "development permitted" area. (Butte County Deer Herd GIS Coverage, Department of Fish and Game, 1985) No minimum lot sizes apply to the project site due to the winter deer herd range. The cottonwood -willow riparian forest bordering Little Butte Creek is identified as a "sensitive habitat" by the Manual of California Vegetation (Sawyer and Keeler -Wolf, 1995) and is noted in the List of California Terrestrial Natural Communities Recognized by the California Natural Diversity Database as a plant community with a high priority for inventory with the CNDDB (California Department of Fish and Game, 1995). Scattered Oak woodlands are located at various locations at the parcel. There are no vernal pools present within or near the project site. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 10 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fulli i TPM,.File tJ TPM08-00:11' The site is located in the Sacramento Valley; where Swainson's hawk (Buteo swainsoni) habitat is located. The Swainson's hawk is a state -listed threatened species (California Department of Fish and Game, State and Federally Listed Endangered and .Threatened Animals of California, October 2003). According to the CNDDB, the nearest Swainson's hawk occurrence is located approximately 12 miles southwest of the project site. California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB . Rarefind Commercial Version 3.1.0, June 2008) was reviewed to determine if any special status species or habitats occur on the project site or in the project area. Table 4.1 below identifies the various special status species or habitats that fell within two miles of the project site (entirely within the Paradise West Quadrangle). No rare or endangered animal species on the project site have been recorded in the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB). The nearest occurrence of a listed species is the state and federal threatened spring -run Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) found in Butte Creek about one quarter mile to the north. The CNDDB shows no occurrence of Chinook in Little Butte Creek and it is unclear whether or not it has sufficient flow in the project area to support the seasonal migratory range of anadromous fish. Table 4.1. Federal and State -Listed Species in the Two -Quad Vicinity of the Project Site Potential for Occurrences CNPS Occurrence in the Scientific Name Common Name in Two Quads Federal Status State Status List Project Site Chamaesyce hooveri Hoover's spurge 4 .Threatened None 1B.2 Low - primarily a vernal pool species Lepidurus packardi vernal pool tadpole shrimp Oncorhynchus: tshawytscha spring -rim chinook spring -run Orcuttia pilosa• Tuctoria greenei salmon hairy orcutt grass Greene's tuctoria 121 Endangered None None - no vernal pool on site 5 Threatened Threatened Low - lack of adequate flow 30 Endangered Endangered 1B.1 None - vernal pool species 18 Endangered Rare 1B.1 None - vernal pool species Source: California Natural Diversity Database Versiion 3. 1.0 for the Hamlin Canyon and Paradise West Quadrangles The likelihood for occurrence of other listed species within the project site is discussed below: 1. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service ('April, 2008) describes Hoover's spurge (Chamaesyce hooveri) as "a prostrate, tap -rooted, annual herb in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae)" that "forms mats from a few inches to a few feet across. It is a California Native Plant Society (CNPS) List 1B plant (rare or endangered throughout its range) and, although not listed by the State of California, is classified as.a federal threatened species on March 26, 1997. Hoover's spurge is primarily a vernal pool species and, as there are no vernal pools within the project site, is not expected to occur. 2. Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardr) is a federally endangered species found in vernal pool. As there are no vernal pools within the project site, vernal pool tadpole shrimp are not expected to occur there. 3. Hairy orcutt grass (Orcuttia pilosa) is a CNPS List 1B plant that is both federally (listed March 26, 1997) and state -listed as endangered. Hairy Orcutt grass is described as "a small, tufted annual in the grass family (Poaceae)" that "inhabits vernal pools in rolling topography on remnant alluvial fans and stream terraces in the Central Valley." (USFWS, 2008) As there are no vernal pools within the project site, the species is not expected to occur there. 4. Greene's tuctoria (Tuctoria greener) is also a CNPS List 1B plant, federally listed as endangered and state listed as rare. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (2008) describes this species as "a small, tufted annual in the grass family (Poaceae)" that "grows in the margins.of vernal pools." As a vernal pool associated species, it is not expected to occur within the project site. s Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ . ■ Page 11 of 39 ■ • Initial Study for'FUller*4PM, File # TPMWOO Impact Discussion: Many species of plants and animals within the State of California have low populations, limited distributions, or both. Such species may be considered "rare" and are vulnerable to extirpation as the state's human population grows and the habitats these species occupy are converted to agricultural and urban uses. A sizable number of native species and animals have been formally designated as threatened or endangered under State and Federal endangered species legislation. Others have been designated as "Candidates" for such listing and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) have designated others as "Species of Special Concern". The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) has developed its own lists of native plants considered rare, threatened or endangered. Collectively, these plants and animals are referred to as "special status species." Various direct and indirect impacts to biological resources may result from the small amount of development enabled by the project, including the loss and/or alteration of existing undeveloped open space that may serve as habitat. Increased vehicle trips to and from the project site can result in wildlife mortality and disruption of movement patterns within and through the project vicinity. Disturbances such as predation by pets .(e.g., cats and dogs) and human residents may also occur at the human/open space interface, while conversion of landfrom lower to higher density residential use can lead to a predominance of various urban -adapted wildlife species (e.g., coyotes, raccoons, ravens and blackbirds) that have been observed to displace more sensitive species. California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15065 requires a mandatory finding of significance for projects that have the potential to substantially degrade or reduce the habitat of a threatened or endangered species, and to fully disclose and mitigate impacts to special status resources. For the purposes of this Initial Study, the California Environmental Quality Act (Sections 21083 and 21087, Public Resources Code) defines mitigation as measure(s) that: • Avoids the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action. • Minimizes impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation. • Rectifies the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the impacted environment. • Reducesor eliminates the impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the project. • Compensates for the impact by replacing or providing substitute resources or environments. a) Less Than Significant Impact. As summarized in Table 4.1 above, the California Natural Diversity Database (California Department of Fish and Game, October 2006) identifies and assesses the potential for occurrence of five federal and state listed species within the two -quadrangle area surrounding the project site: The Natural Diversity Database only reports occurrences of special status species and cannot be used to predict their presence at a specific location. " As noted above, spring -run Chinook salmon, a federally and state threatened species, occurs in Butte Creek but it is unclear whether Little Butte Creek - in the project area — has sufficient flow to support seasonal migration and/or spawning habitat. Due to the small size of the proposed project — one dwelling on Parcel 2 - temporary and permanent (e.g.,.development-related) impacts to spring -run Chinook salmon are not expected to occur. The project. site is not located in the Central Valley flatlands, where Swainson's hawks (Buteo swainsoni) are often found. The Swainson's hawk is a State -listed Threatened species (California Department of Fish and Game, State and Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Animals of California, May 2008). According to the CNDDB, the nearest Swainson's hawk nest is located approximately 11 miles southwest of the project site. The Department of Fish and Game has identified that a Swainson's hawk's foraging habitat is generally within five miles of the nest. Preferred foraging habitats for Swainson's hawks include: alfalfa, fallow fields, low -growing row or field crops, dry -land and irrigated pasture, rice land (during the non -flooded period), and cereal grain crops (including corn after harvest). The project site is not within five miles of the nearest identified Swainson's hawks nest, nor does the site contain any preferred foraging habitats: The potential development enabled by this project _ one additional single-family dwelling - is not ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division m ■ Page 12 of 39 s Initial Study for Fuller TPM, File :#'TPM08-6011 expected to significantly diminish grassland or nesting resources in the area. No impacts are expected to occur to Swainson's hawks. Further, construction of a primary dwelling outside on the proposed Parcel 2 is not expected to have a significant impact on any other special status species within or adjacent to the project site (for example, avian species protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918). There is, at this time, ample low density and undeveloped space in the vicinity to allow wildlife the opportunity for retreat and refuge from disturbances that may occur with the additional dwelling. In conclusion, the project would have a less than significant impact, either directly or indirectly, on any species identified as either candidate, sensitive, or special status in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. b) Less Than Significant Impact. As noted above in the Environmental Setting section, the HCP/NCCP identifies a cottonwood -willow riparian community along Little Butte Creek as it crosses the project site. Cottonwood -willow riparian forest is identified as a "sensitive habitat" by the Manual of California Vegetation (Sawyer and Keeler -Wolf, 1995) and is noted in the List of California Terrestrial Natural Communities Recognized by the California Natural Diversity Database as a plant community with a high priority for inventory with the CNDDB (California Department of Fish and Game, 1995). However, the Butte County Association of Governments has noted that the draft landcover map is not to be used for parcel -specific planning purposes. On a project site visit, staff identified the future building locations for the garage and single-family residence. The future building sites were previously graded and sparsely covered in annual, non-native grasses. Given the minor amount of development proposed with this project, impacts to the riparian zone will be less than significant given the location of development currently proposed. However, if the location of future development were to change, potential impacts could occur to the riparian zone. The applicant agreed to limit development on the recorded map to within the identified. building. locations, which is reflected in Mitigation Measure #2. c) Less Than Significant:Impact. A jurisdictional delineation of federal and state waters has not been made for,this project. However, given the elevation of the project sites above Little Chico Creek and.the small amount of development that may be enabled by this project — one dwelling on the proposed Parcel 2 impacts to jurisdictional waters are not expected. d) Less Than Significant.Impact. The CNDDB shows no occurrences of listed fish species on Little Butte Creek.. While terrestrial and avian wildlife may pass through and use the project site, its potential future development would have a less than significant impact given the project's small size and the availability of nesting, resting and foraging habitat both on-site and in the vicinity. e) Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. As noted above, the project site contains scattered oak woodlands. The applicant does not propose to remove any oaks with proposed development in Parcel 2. However, some removal of trees may be necessary or appropriate to construct access to the site, or to trench in utilities. Butte County has no official oak tree preservation ordinance. However, California Public Resources Code section 21083.4 addresses mitigation for impacts to oak woodlands and states: 21083.4. (a) For purposes of this section, "oak" means a native tree species in the genus Quercus, not designated as Group A or Group B commercial species pursuant to regulations adopted by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Section 4526, and that is 5 inches or more in diameter at breast height. (b) As part of the determination made pursuant to Section 21080. 1, a county shall determine whether a project within its jurisdiction may result in a conversion of oak woodlands that will have a significant effect on -the environment. If a county determines that there may be a significant effect to oak woodlands, the county shall require one or more of the following oak woodlands mitigation alternatives to mitigate the significant effect of the conversion of oak woodlands: (1) Conserve oak woodlands, through the use of conservation easements. (2) (A) Plant an appropriate number of trees, including maintaining plantings and replacing dead or diseased trees. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 13 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM, File fi TPM08-.Wl:l (B) The requirement to maintain trees pursuant to this paragraph terminates seven years after the trees are planted. (C) Mitigation pursuant to this paragraph shall not fulfill more than one-half of the mitigation requirements for the project. (D) The requirements imposed pursuant to this paragraph also may be used to restore former oak woodlands. (3) Contribute funds to the Oak Woodlands Conservation Fund, as established under subdivision (a) of Section 1363 of the Fish and Game Code, for the purpose of purchasing oak woodlands conservation easements, as specified under paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of that section and the guidelines. and criteria of the Wildlife Conservation Board. A project applicant that contributes funds under this paragraph shall not receive a grant from the Oak Woodlands Conservation Fund as part of the mitigation for the project. Efforts must be made to ensure that projects protect native oak woodlands because of the high quality habitat they provide to a variety of wildlife species and their decreasing numbers due to agricultural and urban land development. To implement the requirements of Public Resources Code, Mitigation Measure #3 is set forth below to ensure that oaks present on the property are protected from development activity to the extent possible. i) Less Than Significant Impact. The project site is within the planning area for the Butte Regional Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP). Begun in 2007, the HCP/NCCP is being coordinated by the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) on behalf of the .Cities of Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville, and the County of Butte. The HCP/NCCP will provide opportunities for comprehensive species, wetlands and ecosystem conservation and contribute to the recovery of endangered species within the plan area, while also providing a more streamlined process for environmental permitting. As of the writing of this initial study, the HCP/NCCP has not yet been approved by the affected local agencies. The preparation and approval of the HCP/NCCP is scheduled for. completion in 2012; depending' upon the issues that will be addressed and the duration of the State/Federal. approval process (Butte Regional Conservation Plan, Fall, 2009). Regardless, the small scale of this project would not be expected to have impacts upon'sensitive biological resources that would require mitigation under the future habitat conservation plan. g — h) Less'Than Significant Impact. While no. special status terrestrial wildlife species are expected to reside within the project site, certain raptors may periodically forage and pass through, as might various non -listed terrestrial species such as skunk, coyote, bobcat, mountain lion, deer, etc. Pets and residents living on the project parcels may prey upon wildlife, but the small amount of development that would be enabled by this project limits the potential for impacts. Additionally, nearby parcels are of sufficiently low density to allow retreat, resting and nesting opportunities such that impacts to wildlife resulting from the project would be less than significant. i) Less Than Significant Impact. This project — enabling the potential development of an additional dwelling - is not expected to result in a significant deterioration of existing fish or wildlife habitat or -introduce barriers to movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species because of its small scale. P Less Than Significant Impact. Introduction of new lighting, fencing, noise, human presence and/or domestic animals can hinder the normal activities of wildlife living in and passing through the project site. Again, the potential addition of a new dwelling is not expected to significantly affect wildlife for the reasons noted above: the relative low density of the resulting project parcels and the proximate low-density and undeveloped open space in the vicinity of the project. k) Less Than Significant Impact. Street lighting is not a condition of approval for this project. Given.the project's small size, new lighting from additional dwellings is not expected to be a significant impact that could hinder the normal activities of wildlife in the area. Mitigation Measure #2 In order to protect the riparian zone and riparian vegetation on-site, the following measures shall be undertaken: 1) Building envelopes of less than two acres in size shall be shown on the final map, consistent with the home site ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 14 of 39 a Initial.Study for Fuller -TPM; File.# TPMNwOO .1. location identified on the approved tentative map. 2) Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: "Site development is limited to the areas identified on the parcel map. Alternative building sites may be utilized only after demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services that the new location as proposed will not result in adverse impacts to riparian areas or related species." Plan Requirements: The building envelopes shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be satisfied prior to recordation of the map. Monitoring: The Department of Development Services and Public Works Department shall ensure that the building envelopes and note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet on the Parcel Map. The Planning Division shall ensure compliance through the building permit process and routine inspection and review. Mitigation Measure #3 Place a note on a separate document which is. to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: Prior to the issuance of any development permit (including, but not limited to grading permit, well permit, septic system permit, and building permit), an Oak Tree Mitigation Plan prepared by a certified arborist, registered professional forester, botanist or landscape architect shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Development Services or his/her designee. The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the following: 1) The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall show the location of all oak trees deemed suitable for retention, and all oak trees to be removed, in those areas proposed for development, using the factors set out below; 2) Factors used to assess suitability of existingoak trees shall include health, location (in relation to proposed improvements and adjacent residences), and size of the tree. Trees deemed to be unsafe or unhealthy shall be removed; 3) The applicant shall minimize the removal of oak trees deemed suitable for retention; 4) A minimum of 3 native oak trees of 5 gallons or larger size shall be planted for each like species of oak tree removed that is greater than or equal to 5 inches diameter at, breast height (DBH). The trees shall be planted in areas deemed appropriate by the Oak Tree Mitigation Plan, considering future lot development, interference with foundations, fencing, roadways, driveways, and utilities. Trees planted shall be protected from livestock and other animals. Replanting oak trees on-site cannot account for more than one-half of the mitigation. If no suitable location for off-site oak tree planting exists, mitigation shall be completed by one or more of the following: establishing conservation easements, contributing funds for off-site oak woodlands conservation (i.e., Oak Woodlands Conservation fund administered by the California Wildlife Conservation Board), and/or other mitigation measures developed by Butte County. 5) Each oak tree preserved shall be surrounded by a tree zone identified by the drip line of the tree. An orange plastic fence or other suitable type of fence shall be used- to identify the tree zone during construction activities; 6) No vegetation removal, soil disturbance, or other development activities shall occur within the tree zone in order to protect root systems and minimize compaction of the soil; 7) If any private or public subdivision road easement interferes with the tree zone of any tree deemed suitable for retention, the tree zone can be reduced to accommodate the easement. . Plan Requirements: No vegetation removal, grading, road construction, or other earthwork shall be permitted until the Oak Tree Mitigation Plan is submitted and approved. Timing: The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall be submitted prior to any development activity or the issuance of any grading, building, septic, or well permit, or the approval of any improvement plans on the parcels. Monitoring: The Butte County Department of Development Services and Department of Public Works shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 15 of 39 a Initial Study for. Fuller.TPM; File.# TPNRiB 00,1.1: map sheet. At the time of septic, well, or building permit application, the Development Services Department will reference this requirement on any grading, building, septic, or well permit site plans and verify that an Oak Tree Mitigation Plan has been submitted to and approved by the Director of Development Services or his/her designee. Butte County building inspectors shall ensure compliance on-site. While less than significant, this project could result in some impact to wildlife due to the potential addition of one dwelling. The payment of fees under Public Resources Code Section 21089 and as defined by Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 is required. These fees are payable by the project applicant upon filing of the Notice of Determination by the County. 4.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? X b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? X c. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? X d. Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? X Section Discussion Cultural resources include prehistoric and historic period archaeological sites, historical features and consist of any human -made site, object (i.e., artifact), or feature that defines and illuminates our past, such as rock walls, water ditches, flumes, cemeteries and architectural features. The foothill areas of Butte County hosted Native American sites in both canyon areas and bluffs. A professional archaeologist has not surveyed the project site. However, in its preliminary review, the Northeast Information Center at Chico State University, did not note any known, resource(s) listed in, or determined to be eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (Public Resource Code SS 5024. 1,' Title 14 CCR, Section 4850 et seq.). Impact Discussion: Historical and archaeological resources are distinguished by both the CEQA Guidelines and the Public Resources Code (although, as addressed in part by Public Resources Code section 21084.1, the latter may be a subset of the former). Public Resources Code section 5020. 1, subdivision 0), further defines "historical resource[s]" as those that are "historically or archaeologically significant." CEQA Guidelines section 15064.5, subd. (a)(3), states that "[g]enerally, a resource shall be considered by the lead agency to be `historically significant' if the resource meets the criteria for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources (PRC Code SS5024.1, Title 14 CCR, Section 4852) including the following: A. It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage; B. Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past; C. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values; or D. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. ■ Department of Development Services m Planning Division ■ ■ Page 16 of 39 ■ initial Study,for FullerTPM, File N TPM 08-001.1. By contrast, Public Resources Code section 21083.2, subd. (g) defines a "unique archaeological resource" as "an archaeological artifact, object, or site about which. it can be clearly demonstrated that, without merely adding to the current body of knowledge, there is a high probability" that the resource: "Contains information needed to answer important scientific research questions and that there is a demonstrable public interest in that information; Has a special and particular quality such as being the oldest of its type or the best available example of its type; or Is directly associated with a scientifically recognized important prehistoric or historic event or person." A substantial adverse change upon a historically significant resource would be one wherein the resource is demolished or materially altered in such a way that it no longer conveys its historic or cultural significance in such a way that justifies its inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources or such a local register (CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5, subd. (b)(2)). For purposes of this initial study, a substantial adverse change upon an archaeologically unique resource would be a "significant effect on the environment' in a similar context; that is, an adverse change in which the resource is demolished or materially altered such that it looses its unique importance. a - d) Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. Development of an additional dwelling, a barn and driveway on Parcel 2 may uncover and disturb cultural resources that lie below the surface of the ground. To protect cultural resources that may be located within the project site, Mitigation Measure #3 requires that all development activity on the site halt and the County and a qualified archaeologist be notified in the event any cultural resources are encountered during development activities. Mitigation Measure #3: Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with any future map or on an additional map sheet and all building and site development plans that states: "Should grading activities reveal the presence of cultural resources (i.e:, artifact concentrations, including arrowheads and other stone tools or chipping debris, cans, glass, etc.; structural remains; human skeletal remains), work within 50 feet of the find shall cease immediately until a qualified professional archaeologist can be consulted to evaluate the resources and implement appropriate mitigation procedures. Should human skeletal remains be encountered, State law requires immediate notification of the County Coroner. Should the County Coroner determine that such remains are in an archaeological context, the Native American Heritage Commission in Sacramento shall be notified immediately, pursuant to State law, to arrange for Native American participation in determining the disposition of such remains." Plan Requirements: This note shall be. placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the parcel map or on an additional map sheet and on all building and site development plans. Timing: This measure shall be implemented during site preparation and construction. Monitoring: The Department of Development Services shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document that is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. The Department of Development Services shall ensure that the note is placed on all building and site development plans. Should culturalresources be discovered, the landowner/developer shall notify the Planning Division and a professional archaeologist. The Planning Division shall coordinate with the landowner/developer and appropriate authorities to avoid damage to cultural resources and determine appropriate action. 4.6 GEOLOGIC PROCESSES: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division. ■ ■ Page 17 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM; File # TP*Ol' Would the proposal: P P Potentially Significant Less Than Less Than No Reviewed Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: 1. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault X Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. 2. Strong seismic ground shaking? X 1 Seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction? X 4. Landslides? X b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? X c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral X spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse? d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial X risks to life or property? e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal system X where sewers are not available for the disposal or waste water? Section Discussion The Seismic Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan (1977) notes that all of Butte County is in Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII (although local intensities could vary from Zone VII to Zone IX (California Division of Mines and Geology, 1995). The site is not within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake fault zone or an aftershock zone. The only known active fault in Butte County is the Cleveland Hill fault, along which the August 1, 1975 Richter magnitude 5.7 Oroville earthquake resulted in approximately 2.2 miles of ground rupture on the western flank of Cleveland Hill. Although the project site is approximately 8.6 miles northwest of the northern terminus of the Cleveland Hills fault and is within an area of inferred faults, it is not within an Alquist-Priolo special studies zone as identified by Butte County GIS data from the California Department of Mines and Geology (1995). Like much of California, the project site may be subjected to seismic ground shaking at some future time. Accordingly, all buildings and other improvements will be designed and installed in accordance with Uniform Building Code requirements. Impact Discussion: An impact related to geologic processes would occur were development enabled by the proposed subdivision significantly affected (for example, the.partial or complete collapse of a structure) by such phenomena as earthquake, landslides or subsidence. Conversely, development may induce a deleterious geologic process by, for example, changing landform and slope such that significant erosion or land movement results, or by changing the flow of surface and /or sub -surface water with consequent subsidence or changes in local hydrology. al) Less Than Significant Impact. As noted above, the closest active fault — the Cleveland Hill fault — is approximately 8:6 miles to the southeast of the project site. However, because future structures must be ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division.■ ■ Page 18 of 39 e Initial Study.for Fuller TPM, File # TPM08 0011 designed and built in accordance with Uniform Building Code standards for the appropriate Seismic Hazard Zone, there would be a less than significant impact due to ground rupture. a2) Less Than Significant Impact. Because the project site appears to be located in an area where the probability of significant ground shaking is moderate and any future structures must be designed and built in accordance with Uniform Building Code standards for the appropriate Seismic Hazard Zone, the potential for adverse effects due to strong seismic ground shaking would be less than significant. a3) Less Than Significant Impact. The Butte County Seismic Safety Element's Liquefaction Potential Map (California Division of Mines and Geology, 1995) indicates that the site has a generally low potential for liquefaction and ground subsidence due to earthquake. Required compliance with the applicable portions of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by Butte County will reduce to a less than significant impact any potential adverse effects to future structures due to liquefaction and subsidence in the unlikely event they occur. a4) Less Than Significant Impact. The Butte County Landslide (California Division of Mines and Geology, 1995) map indicates there is a moderate potential for land sliding in the area. The buildable portion of the project site east of Little Butte Creek has a 0 — 10% slope. Butte County building permit review requires an adequately engineered approach where a structure's integrity may be compromised by a steep slope. In addition, required compliance with the applicable portions of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by Butte County will reduce to a less than significant impact any potential adverse effects to future structures due to landslides. b) Less Than Significant Impact. According to Butte County GIS data (California Division of Mines and Geology, 1995), there is a high potential for soil erosion on the project site. However, given the vegetated character- of the project site, significant erosion would not be expected for disturbances to the soil of less than one acre (for example, grading for a house pad). Disturbances of over one acre would require,a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the Regional Water Quality Control Board with associated sediment control measures that will serve to minimize erosion. A single- family residence requiring significantly less than one acre in area is proposed for Parcel 2. C) No.Impact.. The project site is not located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or would become unstable (e.g., on- or off-site landslides, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse) because of the possible addition of a single dwelling. d) Less Than Significant Impact. Butte County GIS data (California Division of Mines and Geology, 1995) indicates that there is a low.expansive soil potential on the project site. As of January 1, 2008 and per CBC 1802.2.7, the Butte County Building Division requires soil tests prior to issuance of a building permit to determine the site soils' particular expansive potential, ensuring that the foundations of all new structures are designed to adequately perform according to the shrink/swell characteristics determined for the building site. Development enabled by the project would thus have a less than significant impact with regards to risks to life and property due to expansive soils. e) Less Than Significant Impact. Sewage disposal for the existing dwelling on proposed Parcel 1 is handled via an on-site septic system and an on-site septic system would also be utilized for a future dwelling on proposed Parcel 2. In its pre -application review, the Environmental Health Division conducted soil mantle tests and found adequate depth of soil to meet the Butte County Improvement Standards' Appendix VII requirements for Parcel 2. All new septic systems placed on the site would require approval from the Environmental Health Division, and the Division has conditioned its approval of this project with the following: 1. Provide 100 -foot leach field setbacks from Little Butte Creek's top -of -bank. 2. Provide 100 -foot leach field setbacks from the existing well. 3. Provide 100 -foot leach field setbacks from the proposed well on parcel 2. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 19 of 39 e initial Study for Fuller TPM; File;#: TPM08-001 P" -• - • .: •...... ' � •: ,. ..... . With these requirements, there would be a less than significant impact regarding soil capacity for sewage treatment. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.7 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: P p Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environmental through the routine transport, use, or disposal X of hazardous materials? b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into X the environment? c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- X quarter mile of an existing or proposed schools? d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would.it create a X significant hazard to the public or the environment? e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project X result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? L For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or X working in the project area? g. Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation X plan? It. .Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where X residences are intermixed with wildlands? Section Discussion The project site is in a rural residential area and is not located on land included in a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 (Cortese List), nor is it within five miles of any listed sites or sites known or suspected to containhazardous materials. Impact Discussion: An impact related to hazards and/or hazardous materials could occur if development enabled by the proposed subdivision placed people and structures in the vicinity of hazardous materials (stored, transported or present in some other way), an air strip or wildland fire such that an accidental or natural event related to any of these conditions resulted in injury to persons or damage to structures. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 20 of 39 ■ Initial`Study. for Fuller TPM; File # TPM08=001 a - d) No Impact.. Development enabled by the project would not involve the use, transport or creation of significant quantities of hazardous materials, nor would it be located on or near a site that is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 (Cortese List). Minor quantities of household hazardous materials may be expected to be used by the proposed residence. As the project site is not within five miles of any listed sites or sites known or suspected to contain hazardous materials, a less than significant impact is anticipated. e -g) No Impact. The project parcel is not located within the vicinity of an airport, airport land -use plan, or private airstrip, and will not interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. No impact is anticipated. h) Less Than Significant Impact. The project site, within a State Responsibility Area, is in a "very high" wildland fire hazard area (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, 2007). The nearest staffed fire station is Butte County Honey Run Volunteer Station 26, located approximately 1.2 miles to the southwest by road at 1726 Old Honey Run Road. In accordance with Public Resources Code 4290 and 4291, and Appendix IX of the Butte County Improvement Standards (Butte County June 2002), the Butte County. Fire Department has imposed the following four conditions in its approval of the application: 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. Place a note on a separate document, to be recorded concurrently with the parcel map or an additional map sheet, stating that "Five 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. 3. In lieu of hydrant installation, prior to recordation of Parcel or Final map, payment shall be made into the 2 hydrant fund at the current rate per lineal foot of street frontage. Must be with 1000' of a fire hydrant. 4. 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.. 5. Prior to any lot clearing activity or cutting of trees, applicant/developer shall contact the Butte Area Forester at (530) 872-6353 to determine the need for less then 3 -acre conversion exemption permit or a timber harvest plan. These conditions reduce the potential exposure .of people or structures to significant risk or loss, injury or death to a less than significant level. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.8 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY: a Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 21 of 39 N Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed Would the proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge X requirements? a Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 21 of 39 N Initial Sludyifor FullerTPM; dile #TPM 80011 Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated b. Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of X preexisting nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in X substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount X of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted X runoff. f. Otherwise substantially degrade waterquality? X g. Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood X Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h. Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? X i. Expose people or structures to a'significant risk or loss, injury, or death involving flooding, including flooding as a X result of the failure of a levee or dam? j. Inundation.by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? X Section Discussion The 14.24 -acre project site, is primarily vegetated by non-native grasses, oak woodlands, and sycamore -cottonwood riparian forest. Overland drainage from both sides of the parcel is toward's Little Butte Creek. The project site is not within a FEMA designated 100 -year floodplain (Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map 06007C0550 C of June 8, 1998). Impact Discussion: Water quality, standards and waste discharge requirements could be affected by inadequate septic capacity and/or non -point pollution resulting from future development runoff introducing excessive sediment and/or nutrients into the watershed. Impacts could also result were potential residential development located within a 100 -year flood zone or in an area subject to inundation due.to the failure of a levee or dam, or by seiche, tsunami or mudflow. a) Less Than Significant Impact. The Public Works Department has proposed the following water quality condition of approval for this project. 1. Prior to grading, a Construction Storm Water Permit will be required by the State Water Resources Control Board if the project results in a disturbance (including clearing, excavation, filling, and grading) of one or more acres. The Permit must be obtained from the State Water Resources Control Board prior to construction. If a Construction Storm Water Permit is required, ■ Department of Development Services it Planning Division ■ ■ Page 22 of 39 ■ 0 . InitiatStudy.for7Fulli '-TPM,-File # 7'PM08-0011 place a note on an additional map sheet that states: "The development of this Parcel Map required a construction storm water permit. Construction activities that result in a land disturbance of less than one acre, but which are part of a larger common plan of development, also require a permit. Development of individual lots may require an additional permit(s)." This drainage -related condition of approval, in combination with acceptably designed and sized septic systems, is adequate to prevent significant entrainment of sediment by overland runoff that might impair receiving waters. Provided the above condition is adhered to, and given the proposed parcel sizes, their vegetated condition, impacts to water quality standards or waste discharge requirements due to either septic (point) or runoff(nonpoint) pollutants are not anticipated with the development enabled by the project. b) Less Than Significant Impact. Water for the project will be provided by on-site wells. The limited additional development will not create hardened surfaces that are large enough to affect recharge in the area. There is therefore expected to be a less than significant impact to groundwater supplies or groundwater recharge. c — i) Less Than Significant Impact. The impervious surfaces (e.g., access road, roofs, driveways, patios) resulting from the addition of a dwelling to the project site would cover only a small proportion of its well -vegetated total area of +14.24 acres, and runoff would be absorbed by the surrounding undisturbed soil. The potential for development -related impacts upon absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the potential for runoff to substantially alter the -existing drainage pattern of the site (including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river), in a manner that would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site, would be less than significant. g - h) No Impact. The project site is not located within a 100 -year flood zone as shown on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map 06007C0550 C of June 8, 1998. People and structures at the project site would not be exposed to 100 -year floods. i) No Impact. The project site is not within the Oroville Dam or any other inundation area. j) No Impact. The property is not located in an area prone to seiche, tsunami, or mudflow. No impact would occur with respect to these natural hazards. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.9 LAND USE: Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Physically divide an established community? X b. Conflict with an applicable land use plan, policy, or regulations of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, the general plan, specific plan, X local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c. Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or X natural community conservationplan? Section Discussion The project site is in an unincorporated part of Butte County currently characterized by low-density residential land uses. The project site is zoned FR -5 and designated Agricultural Residential allowing minimum parcel size of 5 acres. Impact Discussion: a) No Impact. Subdivision of the +14.24 -acre project site will not divide an.established community. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ m Page 23 of 39 ■ Initial, Study for.Fuller TPM', File #-TPM08-0011: b) Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project would divide a +14.24 -acre parcel into two lots of about 9.24 and 5 acres. The FR -5 zone is conditionally consistent with the Agricultural -Residential land use designation and, per the Butte County General Plan Land Use Element, this project must meet the following conditional zoning and development criteria: 1. Compatible with neighboring agricultural activities. The project site is not used for any agricultural purpose. It is located in an area characterized by rural residential land uses and a windshield survey revealed little, if any, neighboring agricultural activities. As noted above in Section L (Surrounding Land Uses), immediately adjacent parcels to the south, west and north are zoned FR -5 (Foothill Recreational — S acre minimum) and designated Agricultural Residential (AR) by the General Plan. Zoning and general plan designations for parcels within a mile are also consistent with the proposed parcels. The potential development of one additional dwelling will not create significant impacts upon neighboring agricultural activities, to the extent they may occur. 2. Evidence of adequate water and sewage disposal capacity. Both of the proposed parcels have met Appendix VII requirements and have existing wells, providing evidence of adequate water and sewage disposal capacity. Availability of adequate fire protection facilities. Adequate fire protection is available. The nearest staffedfire station is the Butte County Volunteer Honey Run Station 26, located approximately 1.2 miles to the southwest by road at 1726. Old Honey Run Road. 4. - Adequately maintained approved road access with sufficient capacity to service area. The project fronts on the County -maintained Honey Run Road Given the project's rural residential location, there is adequate capacity to the serve the potential additional dwelling that could result from the proposed subdivision 5. Reasonable accessibility to commercial services and schools. Chico area commercial services, and schools are within 8 to 10 miles.of the project site and reasonably accessible. The resulting parcels will be conditionally consistent with their Agricultural Residential General Plan land use designation. Potential future uses. for the project parcels would be consistent with area residential densities. The project is thus not in conflict with any land use plan, zoning or general plan for the area, nor with any plan intended to avoid or mitigate an environmental effect, nor is it inconsistent with existing land use intensity. c) Less Than Significant Impact. Preparation of the Butte Regional Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP) began in 2007 and is being coordinated by the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) on behalf of the Cities of Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville, and the County of Butte. The HCP/NCCP will provide opportunities for comprehensive species, wetlands and ecosystem conservation and contribute to the recovery of endangered species within the plan area, while also providing a more streamlined process for environmental permitting. As of the writing of this initial study, a Draft of the HCP/NCCP has not yet been released. Approval of the HCP/NCCP is anticipated in mid -2010, depending upon the issues that will be addressed and the duration of the State/Federal approval process. Regardless, the small scale of this project would not be expected to have impacts upon any sensitive biological resources that would require mitigation under the future habitat conservation plan. The project does meet the HCP distribution criteria and this Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration will be forwarded to the designated DFG, USWS and NOAA representatives for the HCP/NCCP. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division'n ■ Page 24 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM, File # TPM08=001 l' 4.10 MINERAL RESOURCES: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with. Impact Previous Mitigation Document a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in Incorporated a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral X resource that would be of value to the region and the X residents of the state? X b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally -important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general X plan, specific plan, or other land useplan? X Section Discussion The proposed project would not restrict access to or result in the loss of a known mineral resource area or mineral recovery site. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.11 NOISE: Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or X noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b. Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground X borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? c. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the X ro'ect9 d. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing X without theproject? e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project X expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in X the project area to excessive noise levels? Section Discussion The project site is located in an area of low-density residential land use, where limited traffic and domestic noise can be expected during daylight hours. As residential growth continues in the area, noise levels in the area will likely increase to an extent typical of rural residential areas. Impact Discussion: ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division a ■ Page 25 of 39 ■ InitialStudy •for Fuller TPM, File k. TPM08-0011 As an environmental impact, noise may be defined as unwanted sound that can be a by-product of normal (day-to- day, regular) or atypical (sporadic, unusual) activities. Sound becomes unwanted when it interferes with normal activities, causes physical harm, or has adverse effects on health. Noise is measured on a logarithmic scale of sound pressure level known as a decibel (dB), and the Butte County General Plan Noise Element (1977) sets a normally acceptable threshold for residential areas of 60 dB and a conditionally acceptable (e.g., during periods of construction) threshold of 70 dB. Noise generally diminishes (attenuates) at a rate of 6.0 dB per doubling of distance for acoustically "hard" sites (dominated by concrete, multiple hard surfaces, lack of vegetation) and 7.5 dB per doubling of distance at "soft" sites (dominated by natural land forms, vegetation, etc.) such as the project area. a — b) No Impact. The proposed parcels and future residential uses associated with this project would not be expected to create a significant increase in ambient noise levels within or in the vicinity of the project site. Noise from the limited additional development that could result from this project would be compatible with the existing noise environment currently dominated by sparse and sporadic local traffic and other residential dwellings in this low-density area. C) Less Than Significant. Normal occupation of an additional dwelling can be expected to contribute to occasional increases in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity but, given the resulting parcel sizes and otherwise large -lot character of the area, this increase would be expected to be less than significant. d) Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. During the building of a future dwelling, construction activities would temporarily generate occasional high noise levels on and adjacent to the project site. The 80 to 89 dB generated by construction equipment (in particular, grading machinery) at a distance of 50 feet would be attenuated at a rate of 7.5 dB per doubling of distance in this acoustically "soft" site. The closest neighboring dwelling is just south of the project site. While the actual level of noise experienced by this (and other further removed) homes would depend upon the construction activity and where.within the project site it occurs, such noise - although intermittent and short-term in nature - could have a significant impact during those times when the 70 dB threshold is exceeded. Mitigation Measure #4 is intended to reduce this potential impact to less than significant. e) No Impact. .The project site is not located within an aircraft over flight area and the residents of the site would not be affected by the noise of any over -flying aircraft in an airporttraffic pattern area. f) No Impact. Inspection -of the County's November 2006 1 -meter aerial photos reveals no private airstrips in the vicinity of the project site. Given the low-density character of this project, no noise impact is expected from private planes flying over the project area. Mitigation Measure # 4: Place the following note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: "To reduce construction -generated noise the developer shall implement the following measures to mitigate construction noise throughout all construction periods: 1. Limit. construction activity to daytime hours (6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) with no construction activity on Sundays or holidays; 2. Use best available noise suppression devices and properly maintain and muffle diesel engine -driven construction equipment; 3 Construction equipment shall not be idled for long periods of time; 4. . Locate stationary equipment as far as possible from sensitive receptors; 5. Designate a Disturbance Coordinator and post the name and phone number of this person conspicuously at the entrance(s) to the project site so it is clearly visible to nearby residents most likely to be affected by construction noise. This person would manage complaints resulting from construction noise. The Disturbance Coordinator shall' contact noise sensitive receptors and advise them of the schedule of construction." Plan Requirements: This note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet and shall be shown on all site development and building plans. Timing: The mitigation shall be applicable during all construction activities. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division E ■ Page 26 of 39.■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM 'File #.TPM08-0011 •. Monitoring: The developer and the Disturbance Coordinator shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this mitigation and shall respond to all complaints. of *noise. Department of Development Services shall investigate all complaints of excess construction -related noise. 4.12 HOUSING: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of X roads or other infrastructure? b. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing X elsewhere? c. Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? X Section Discussion The project proposes to add a three-bedroom residence. A minimal increase in population will result from the project. Butte County, currently home to over 217,200 people, has a 2015 projected population of 241,515 based on . the annual average increase of 1,770 people (0.9 percent) over the past ten years. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map would create two parcels.(one of which already has an existing single-family residence) and enable the possible development of up to one additional residence. - Using a factor of 2.5 persons per household (California Department of Finance),: and assuming all occupants are new residents to Butte County, the project would be responsible for approximately 2.5 new County residents. Impact Discussion: a) Less Than. Significant Impact. The density proposed by the project is consistent with its FR -5 zoning and its General Plan land use designation of Agricultural Residential. The project does not require the construction of new roads, sewer, potable water, or storm drainage infrastructure that would induce growth in other areas. The proposed project would have less .than significant direct and indirect growth inducement impacts. b — c) No Impact. The project would not displace individuals or housing. No impact would occur. Mitigation Measure: None required 4.13 PUBLIC SERVICES: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 27 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM: File # TP oil" " Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which X could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other erformance objectives for any of the public services? b. Fireprotection? X c. Police Protection? X d. Schools? X e. Parks? X E Other public services? X Setting:. The project — with the potential to add an additional dwelling - is not within an urban sphere of influence or area, or withina municipal utility services area or county services district. It is within the State Responsibility Area (with fire protection provided by the California Department of Forestry). Impact Discussion: a) No Impact. - The potential development enabled by this project is not large enough to result in any substantial adverse physical impacts that would require new or substantially altered governmental facilities. b) , Less Than Significant Impact.. The project site, within the State Responsibility Area for fire service, is in a CDF-designated "very high" fire hazard area (California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection,. 2007). As noted above in Section 4.7, the nearest staffed fire station is the Butte County Volunteer Honey Run Station 26, located approximately 1.2 miles to the southwestat 1726 Old Honey Run Road. Additionally, the Butte County Fire Department has imposed the three conditions noted in Section 4.7 relating to compliance with PRC 4290 and 4291: fire sprinklers for new dwellings and adequate building/address identification for emergency personnel. The Butte County Fire Department/California Department of Forestry states that the installation of automatic fire suppression sprinkler systems in residential structures, the use of fire resistant building materials and the availability of water supply systems will reduce the demand for fire protection services. The National Fire Protection Association Standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in one and two family dwellings and mobile homes, NFPA Standard 13, would be required unless a pressurized community water system, with hydrants that meet Fire Department specifications, is installed to serve the parcels. Thus, the project would result in a minimal increase in demand for fire protection services. b) Less Than Significant Impact. The cumulative impacts of increased development in unincorporated areas affect the ability of the Sheriffs Department to adequately provide police services. Butte County Code requires that fees for Sheriffs facilities be paid prior to issuance of building permits for any dwelling units placed on the project site; the payment of the fees would help reduce the costs of providing police protection services. Finally, with the possible addition of one more dwelling, the project would result in only a minor incremental increase in demand for police protection services. C) Less Than Significant Impact. The project could result in a small increase in demand for school facilities in the Chico Unified School District. A development impact fee for school facilities must be paid prior to issuance of building permits. While school districts maintain that these fees do not fully mitigate the impacts of the project, the County is precluded from imposing additional fees or mitigation by state legislation. ■ "Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 28 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM; File#'TRW108-OOtI d) Less Than Significant Impact. The project site is in the Paradise Recreation and Park District. Park district fees are assessed with issuance of a building permit; the potential addition of one household would not significantly affect the provision of or need for park and recreation facilities. e) Less Than Significant Impact. The small amount of development enabled by this project will not significantly affect the ability of such utilities as electricity or telephone to provide service. The project will be served by septic disposal systems on each of the two parcels. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.14 RECREATION: Would ther0 osal: Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed P P Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be X accelerated? b. Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an X adverse physical effect on the environment? Section Discussion Parks- and recreational facilities in unincorporated portions of Butte County are generally provided by local park and recreation districts. The nearest park to the project is Billie Park.(managed by the Paradise Recreation and Park'District), about 4 miles to the northeast -in Paradise.- .The substantiaLrecreation opportunities afforded by Bidwell Park (managed by the City of Chico) are 10 miles north of the project site. Impact Discussion: a) Less Than Significant Impact., The property is within the Paradise Recreation and Park District, which requires that park fees be paid at the time a building permit is approved. No significant increase in use or physical deterioration of a facility will occur because of the small size of the project. b) No Impact. The project does not include recreational facilities or require an expansion of recreational facilities that might result in an adverse physical effect on the environment. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.15 TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC: Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of X vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? A Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ e Page 29 of 39 ■ Initial.Study for.FulleiTPM, File# TPVS-001'1, Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Station • Impact with Impact Hour Previous 395 B Honey Run west of Centerville Mitigation 98 124 Document 395 C Honey Run east of Centerville Incorporated 39 57 1/18/2007 b. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of Honey Run 1.8 miles west of Skyway 159 10 16 9/3/2007 service standard established by the county congestion X management agency for designated roads or highways? c. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results X in substantial safety risks? d. Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible X uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e. Result in inadequate emergency access? X f. Result in inadequate parking capacity? X g. Conflict with accepted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, X bicycle racks)? Setting: The project site has frontage on the public -maintained Honey Run Road. Traffic counts within one mile of the project site are presented in Table 4.2 below and reveal a moderate volume of traffic to the west of the project site with peak hour rates equivalent to a Level of Service A as defined by the Butte County Transportation Element. Table 4.2 Traffic Counts In The Vicinity Of The Project Butte County Department of Public Works, 2007 Towards the southwest, Honey Run provides a route to the Skyway and Chico. To the east, the steep, narrow and winding Honey Run Road provides limited access to Paradise. The Butte County Public Works Department imposed the following as road -related conditions of approval for this project: 1. Prior to recordation of the Parcel Map, 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. Impact Discussion: a) Less Than Significant Impact. The project, with an existing dwelling, has the potential to currently generate approximately 10 vehicle trips per day based upon 9.57 vehicle trips/day per dwelling unit as projected by the Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Traffic Engineers, 6`s Edition, for single-family residential use (Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1997). Morning and evening peak hour traffic generated by the project would be expected between 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M, respectively, and would coincide with the traffic generated by nearby residential uses. With the possible addition of one dwelling, the increase in vehicle traffic generated as a result of the project — about 10 trips per day - would be a less than significant impact to the apparently moderate traffic currently traveling nearby roads. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 30 of 39 ■ Average Daily A.M. Peak. P.M. Peak Station • . Location Total Count Hour Hour - Date 395 B Honey Run west of Centerville 1387 98 124 1/18/2007 395 C Honey Run east of Centerville 613 39 57 1/18/2007 395 D Honey Run 1.8 miles west of Skyway 159 10 16 9/3/2007 Butte County Department of Public Works, 2007 Towards the southwest, Honey Run provides a route to the Skyway and Chico. To the east, the steep, narrow and winding Honey Run Road provides limited access to Paradise. The Butte County Public Works Department imposed the following as road -related conditions of approval for this project: 1. Prior to recordation of the Parcel Map, 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. Impact Discussion: a) Less Than Significant Impact. The project, with an existing dwelling, has the potential to currently generate approximately 10 vehicle trips per day based upon 9.57 vehicle trips/day per dwelling unit as projected by the Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Traffic Engineers, 6`s Edition, for single-family residential use (Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1997). Morning and evening peak hour traffic generated by the project would be expected between 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M, respectively, and would coincide with the traffic generated by nearby residential uses. With the possible addition of one dwelling, the increase in vehicle traffic generated as a result of the project — about 10 trips per day - would be a less than significant impact to the apparently moderate traffic currently traveling nearby roads. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 30 of 39 ■ Initial Stgdy for Fu11er.TPM, File #.TP 08-0011. . ;.. .....:... c. - .. .. - b) Less Than Significant Impact. As Honey Run Road serves a dispersed low density, rural residential population without any major trip generating land uses, the project will have a less than significant impact on local roadway levels of service or traffic levels. C) No Impact. The project, with a potential for a less than significant increases in local traffic loads, will not result in any change in air traffic patterns or levels that could result in any safety risk. d) Less Than Significant Impact. If the Public Works conditions noted above are implemented, design features would have a less than significant impact in regards to hazards on Honey Run Road. e) Less Than Significant Impact. Due to the small project size, adequate emergency access will continue to be provided via Honey Run Road. 0 Less Than Significant Impact. The resulting parcel sizes for this project will allow for adequate residential parking for the existing and an additional dwelling. g) No Impact. There are no accepted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation in the vicinity of the project. Mitigation Measure: None required 4.16 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS: Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a.. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? X b. Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing X facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c. Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant X environmental effects? d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are X new or expanded entitlements needed? e. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand X in addition to. theprovider's existing commitments? f. Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity X to accommodate theproject's solid waste disposal needs? g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes, and X regulations related to solid waste? Setting: The project could result in the addition of one new residential dwelling in this low density area in the foothills east of Chico and west of Paradise. The future dwelling would rely upon an individual septic system. The Butte County Public Works Department imposed the following conditions of approval for this project: 1. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, submit drainage improvement plans to the Land Development Division for the installation and construction of drainage improvements in ■. Department of Development Services n' Planning Division ■ ■ Page 31 of 39 ■ Iriitiat'Study forFulle TP141; File #-TPIG108-0o11 •`" - • , accordance with county improvement standards. The drainage plans shall detail existing drainage conditions and shall specify how drainage waters shall be conveyed from Honey Run Road to Butte Creek. Construct or provide a performance bond and labor and material bond for the construction prior to recordation of the parcel map. Prior to grading, a construction storm water permit will be required by the State Water Resources Control Board if the project results in a disturbance (including clearing, excavation, filling, and grading) of one or more acres. The permit must be obtained from the State Water Resources Control Board prior to construction. If a construction storm water permit is required, place a note on an additional map sheet that states: "The development of this parcel map required a construction storm water permit. Construction activities that result in a land disturbance of less than one acre, but which are party of a larger common plan of development, also require a permit. Development of individual lots may require an additional permit(s)." 3. Show all easements of record on the parcel map. 4. Prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the parcel map, pay in full any and all delinquent, current and estimated taxes and assessments as specified in Article 8 of Chapter 4 of Divison 2 of Title 7, of the California Government Code commencing with Section 66492. 5. Pay the recording fees in effect at the time the parcel map and related documents are recorded. 6. Prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the parcel map, deed to Butte County a storm drain easement to convey storm water runoff from the existing 30 -inch culvert on Honey Run Road to Little Butte Creek. Impact Discussion: a -c)No .Impact. As the project parcels will be served individual septic systems there will not be an impact upon any wastewater treatment facilities. The two parcels resulting from this project _ 9.24 and 5 acres — are sufficiently large, and the potential development sufficiently small in -scale, as to not increase runoff to the extent that additional storm water or water drainage facilities would be necessary. d) Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project parcels will be served by individual wells. No new or expanded entitlements would be required with the project. e) No Impact. Future dwellings would be served by individual septic.disposal systems. f) Less Than Significant Impact. Given the potential for one new dwelling, the project could increase the solid waste being deposited in the Neal Road Landfill by a small amount relative to current usage of the landfill. According to the Butte County Public Works Department, the Neal Road Landfill is expected to reach maximum holding capacity by the year 2018. The project would not have a significant impact on solid waste disposal. g) No impact. Any solid waste generated by the development associated with the project must comply with applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. Mitigation Measure: None required 4.17 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE (Section 15065): Would the Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 32 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM; File #301011 • Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a X plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b. Have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a X project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects and the effects of probable future projects)? C. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial, adverse effects on human beings, either X directly or indirectly? Discussion of Mandatory Findings of Significant Impacts. a) Less, Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. Development enabled by the project .has the potential to result in air quality, biological, cultural resource and noise impacts. By requiring control of dust during construction, Mitigation Measure #1 will reduce potential air-quality impacts to less than significant. Mitigation.#2 requires the creation and implementation of an oak mitigation plan to protect the project parcel's oak trees. By requiring a cessation of work and consultation. with .a professional archaeologist should cultural resources be encountered in the course of construction, Mitigation Measure #3 will reduce to less than significant potential impacts to those resources. The five measures incorporated into Mitigation Measure #4 will reduce to less than significant potential noise impacts to neighboring properties during construction. b) Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. An assessment of a project's relation to cumulative impacts for a given area includes consideration as to whether a cumulative impact is significant and if the project's incremental effects would be cumulatively considerable. Section 15355 of the CEQA Guidelines States: "Cumulative impacts" refers to two or more individual effects which, when considered together, are considerable or which compound or increase other environmental impacts. a) The individual effects may be changes resulting from a single project or a number of separate projects. b) The cumulative impact from several projects is the change in the environment which results from the incremental impact of the project when added to other closely related past, present, and reasonably foreseeable probable future projects. Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant projects taking place over a period of time. Using a list approach (as described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15130(b)(1)(A)) to determine cumulative impacts, development projects for the period between July 17, 2003 to present are presented in Table 5.1 below. A one -mile radius was chosen to analyze cumulative impacts because, in this rural residential area with a dispersed network of small roads, a smaller radius might unduly exclude potential impacts while a larger radius might be too inclusive given the low-density development pattern evident in this area. Table 5.1 and the Land Development Projects map below shows minor subdivision activity within one mile of the project site..Six parcels approved within the Blue Oak Subdivision on the Skyway and ten parcels ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 33 of 39 ■ Initial Study. for Fuller TPM :File #' Cf0I I - �.....: . pending within the Nance Canyon Subdivision would not be expected to have impacts in the Little Butte Creek Canyon area to the north. Other development activities in the area, as identified in Table5.1 is minor and would not contribute measurably to cumulative impacts. All subdivision projects approved by Butte County are required to be consistent with its general plan, zoning code and all other applicable regulations designed to reduce potentially significant impacts of future development. Table 5.1. Land Develo Projects Within One Mile Of The Project Site Project Application Date Type/Description Status ADM07-0024 11/28/2007 Temporary Mobile Home Approved LLA08-0016 08/25/2008 Lot line adjustment between 2 parcels Approved 03/18/2004 Certificate of Merger modifying boundary between 2 MER 04-16 parcels Finished MUP 00-07 01/03/2000 Minor Use Permit to erect a 50 foot, steel monopole Finished 02/05/2002 Tentative Parcel Map to create 10 parcels of 40 +/- ac each and a remaining parcel of 631.9 acres out of 8 TPM 02-22 existing. parcels Staff Review 09/25/2006 Tentative Subdivsiion map to divide +-225 acres into TSM06-0016 six parcels Approved Source: Butte County GIS Data maintained by the Department of Development Services for the period between July 17, 2003 to present. A summary of potential'.cumulative impacts associated with the project, by environmental issue, is presented below. 1. Transportation/Traffic The Department of Public Works notes no particular traffic congestion issues on either Honey Run or Centerville Roads. As described in Section 4.15 Transportation%Traffic and consistent with Section 15130(b)(1)(B) of the CEQA guidelines, forecasts of future traffic volumes resulting from this project were based on the: potential to generate approximately 10 additional traffic trips per day (1 new dwelling units x 9.55 based upon 9.55 vehicle trips/day per dwelling unit as projected by the Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Traffic Engineers for a single family residential use). The project's small and incremental transportation/traffic impact would not significantly contribute to cumulatively considerable impacts relative to these projects currently under consideration. 2. Public Services Within the context of the projects noted in Table 5.1 and the Area Development Applications map, the project would make an insignificant contribution to cumulative demands for police and fire protection services and schools. Further, impact fees assessed at the time building permits are issued would mitigate a cumulative impact to these services. The project's small size would not contribute significantly to cumulatively considerable impacts upon provision of public services relative to other development under consideration within one mile of the project. 3. Hydrology and Water Quality The Butte County Public Works Department has identified no hydrology, water quality or drainage issues related to runoff within one mile of the project site. As there are no proposed subdivisions within the Little Butte Creek canyon aside from the project, only an insignificant cumulative increase in impervious surfaces is expected. All development projects are required to comply with County's policies and standards regarding storm drainage. In the case of this ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 34 of 39, m Initial 'Study for Fuller TPM;:File # TPM08 00.11 project, the Butte County Public Works Department has conditioned its approval with a requirement for an NPDES permit from the Regional Water Quality Control Board if more than one acre is disturbed in the course of construction. Preservation of riparian vegetation around Little Butte Creek will also contribute to its water quality. The project's small and incremental contribution to potential cumulative drainage impacts would not be cumulatively considerable relative to other development under consideration within one mile. Cumulative impacts due to potential development under consideration by Butte County within one mile of the project will not be collectively significant because of existing policies designed to mitigate those impacts as they may occur with other development, and because incremental effects of this project — subdivision of a +14.24 acre parcel into two lots — would not contribute to cumulatively considerable impacts. The project also has the potential to contribute impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable with respect to Initial Study Checklist Items 4.3 — Air Quality; 4.4 — Biological Resources; 4.5 — Cultural Resources; and 4.11 — Noise. However, cumulative impacts to these areas will be mitigated by Mitigation Measures #1 through #4 as itemized under Section 5.0 — Mitigation Measures and Monitoring Requirements. C) Less Than Significant With. Mitigation Incorporated. The project has the potential to temporarily produce significant air quality and noise impacts upon human beings in the form of dust and noise as a result of construction on the proposed Parcel 2. Mitigation Measures #1 and #4 will reduce these potential impacts to less than significant. 5.0 MITIGATION MEASURES AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: Mitigation Measure # 1: The following measures shall apply to all development activities on the project site. Additionally, a note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on anadditional map.sheet that states: "Dust generated by the development activities shall be kept to a minimum and retained on-site. Follow the air quality control measures listed below: Control Dust a. During. clearing, grading, earth moving,excavation, or transportation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler systems are to be used to prevent dust from leaving the site and to create a crust after each day's activities cease. b. .During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to prevent dust from leaving the site. At a minimum, this would include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after work is completed for the day and whenever wind exceeds 15 miles per hour. c. Soil- stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation. d. On-site construction vehicles shall be limited to a speed of 15 mph on unpaved roads. e. Haul vehicles transporting soil into or out of the property shall be covered. f. Existing roads and streets adjacent to the project shall be cleaned at least once per day if dirt or mud from the project site has been tracked onto these roadways, unless conditions warrant a greater frequency. g. Other measures may be required as determined appropriate by the BCAQMD or Department of Public Works in order to control dust. Post Contact Information h. Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action within 24 hours. The telephone number of the Butte County Air Quality Management District shall be visible to ensure compliance with BCAQMD Rule 200 & 205 (Nuisance and Fugitive Dust Emissions). Other Construction Practices i. Maintain all construction equipment in proper tune according to manufacturer's specification. j. Where feasible, give preference to utilizing the following equipment: • Electric equipment • Substitute gasoline -powered for diesel -powered equipment ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning. Division ■ ■ Page 35 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM, File # TP -00.1 l • Alternatively fueled construction equipment on site such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquid natural gas (LNG), propane, or biodiesel. ' • Equipment that has Caterpillar pre -chamber diesel engines, as practical. • Diesel construction equipment meeting the CARB's 1996 or newer certification standard for off-road heavy-duty diesel engines. k. Construction workers shall park in designated parking area(s) to help reduce dust emissions." Plan Requirements: The note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. This note shall also be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be adhered to throughout all grading and construction periods. Monitoring: The Butte County Department of Development Services and the Public Works Department shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. Building inspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on-site. Butte County Air Pollution Control District inspectors shall respond to nuisance complaints. Mitigation Measure #2 Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: Prior to the issuance of any development permit (including, but not limited to grading permit, well permit, septic system permit, and building permit), an Oak Tree Mitigation Plan prepared by a certified arborist, registered professional forester, botanist or landscape architect shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Development Services or his/her designee. The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall be prepared . in accordance with the following: 1) The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall show the location of all oak trees deemed suitable for retention, and all oak trees to be removed, in those areas proposed for development, using the: factors set out below; 2) Factors used to assess suitability of existing oak trees shall include health, location (in relation to proposed improvements and adjacent residences), and size of the tree. Trees deemed to be unsafe or unhealthy shall be removed; " 3) The applicant shall minimize the removal of oak trees deemed suitable for retention; 4) A minimum of 3 native oak trees of 5 gallons or larger size shall be planted for each like species of oak tree removed that is greater than or equal to 5 inches diameter at breast height (DBIT). The trees shall be planted in areas deemed appropriate by the Oak Tree Mitigation Plan, considering future lot development, interference with foundations, fencing, roadways, driveways, and utilities. Trees planted shall be protected from livestock and other animals. Replanting oak trees on-site cannot account for more than one-half of the mitigation. If no suitable location for off-site oak tree planting exists, mitigation shall be completed by one or more of the following: establishing conservation easements, contributing funds for off-site oak woodlands conservation (i.e., Oak Woodlands Conservation .fund administered by the California Wildlife Conservation Board), .and/or other mitigation measures developed by Butte County. 5) Each oak tree preserved shall be surrounded by a tree zone identified by the drip line of the tree. An orange plastic fence or other suitable type of fence shall be used to identify the tree zone during construction activities; 6) No vegetation removal, soil disturbance, or other development activities shall occur within the tree zone in order to protect root systems and minimize compaction of the soil; 7) If any private or public subdivision road easement interferes with the tree zone of any tree deemed suitable for retention, the tree zone can be reduced to accommodate the easement. Plan Requirements: No vegetation removal, grading, road construction, or other earthwork shall be permitted until the Oak Tree Mitigation Plan is submitted and approved. Timing: The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall be submitted prior to any development activity or the issuance of any grading, building, septic, or well permit, or the approval of any improvement plans on the parcels. ■ Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 36 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Fuller TPM, File # TPMO-001 i. Monitoring: The Butte County Department of Development Services and Department of Public Works shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. At the time of septic, well, or building permit application, the Development Services Department will reference this requirement on any grading, building, septic, or well permit site plans and verify that an Oak Tree Mitigation Plan has been submitted to and approved by the Director of Development Services or his/her designee. Butte County building inspectors shall ensure compliance on-site. While less than significant, this project could result in some impact to wildlife due to the potential addition of up to three dwellings. The payment of fees under Public Resources Code Section 21089 and as defined by Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 is required. These fees are payable by the project applicant upon filing of the Notice of Determination by the County.. Mitigation Measure 0: Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with any future map or on an additional map sheet and all building and site development plans that states: "Should grading activities reveal the presence of cultural resources (i.e., artifact concentrations, including arrowheads and other stone tools or chipping debris, cans, glass, etc.;_ structural remains; human skeletal remains), work within 150 feet of the find shall cease immediately until a qualified professional archaeologist can be consulted to evaluate the remains and implement appropriate mitigation procedures. Should human skeletal remains be encountered, State law requires immediate notification of the County Coroner.. Should the County Coroner determine that such remains are in an archaeological context, the Native American Heritage Commission in Sacramento shall be notified immediately, pursuant to State law, to arrange for Native American participation in determining the disposition of such remains." Plan Requirements: This note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the parcel map or on an additional map sheet and on all building and site development plans. Timing: This measure shall be implemented during site preparation and construction. Monitoring:..- The Department of Development Services shall ensure that the note ,is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on anadditional map sheet. TheDepartment of Development. Services shall ensure that the note is placed on all building and site development plans. Should cultural resources be discovered, the landowner/developer shall notify the Planning Division and a professional archaeologist. The Planning Division shall coordinate with the landowner/developer and appropriate authorities to avoid damage to cultural resources and determine appropriate action. Mitigation Measure # 4: Place the following note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: "To reduce construction -generated noise the developer shall implement the following measures to mitigate construction noise throughout all construction periods: 1. Limit construction activity to daytime hours (6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) with no construction activity on Sundays or holidays; 2. Use best available noise suppression devices and properly maintain and muffle diesel engine -driven construction equipment; 3. Construction equipment shall not be idled for long periods of time; 4. Locate stationary equipment as far as possible from sensitive receptors; 5. Designate a Disturbance Coordinator and post the name and phone number.of this person conspicuously at the entrance(s) to the project site so it is clearly visible to nearby residents most likely to be affected by construction noise. This person would manage complaints resulting from construction noise. The Disturbance Coordinator shall contact noise sensitive receptors and advise them of the schedule of construction." Plan Requirements: This note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet and shall be shown on all site development and building plans. P Department of Development Services ■ Planning- Division N ■ Page 37 of 39 ■ . ' Initial Sfudy for Fuller TPIvI; File# TP0011 Timing: The mitigation shall be applicable during all construction activities. Monitoring: The developer and the Disturbance Coordinator shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this mitigation and shall respond to all complaints of noise. Department of Development Services shall investigate all complaints of excess construction-related noise. 6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REFERENCE MATERIAL: 1. Bureau of Land Management http://www.blm.gov/ca/pa/ssp/plants/clarkia-biloba.html 2. Butte County Improvement Standards. June, 2002. 3. Butte County Planning Department. Earthquake and Fault Activity Map 11-1, Seismic Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 4. Butte County Planning Department. Liquefaction Potential Map 11-2, Seismic Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 5. Butte County Planning Department. _Subsidence and Landslide Potential Map 111-1, Safety Element. Oroville, CA CH2M Hill, 1977: 6. Butte County Planning Department. Erosion Potential Map 111-2, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 7. Butte County Planning Department. Expansive Soils Map 111-3. Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 8. Butte County Planning Department. Noise Element Map IV -1, Scenic Highway Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 9. Butte County Planning Department. Scenic Highways Map V-1, Scenic Highway Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. .10. Butte County Planning Department. Natural Fire Hazard Classes Map 1114, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. I.I. Butte County Planning Department.. Archaeological Sensitivity Ma. Oroville,'CA: James P. Manning, 1983. 12. - Butte County Planning Department. School District Man. Oroville, CA. 13. California Department of Fish. and Game. California Natural Diversity Date Base, Version 3.l, October, 2006. 14. California Department of Conservation. Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA: 2007 15. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Sacramento, CA: 2007 16. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Multi -Source Land Cover Data (Volume 2-1). Sacramento, CA: 2002. 17. Jensen, Peter M. Archaeological survey, c. lA-acre Garrick Parcel Split, Dunstone Drive, Butte County, CA. January 23, 2007. 18. National Flood Insurance Program. Flood Insurance Rate Mans. Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1989 and 2000. 19. Natural Resource conservation Service Land Capability Classification. 2006. http://soils.usda.gov/technical/handbook/contents/part622.html 20. Northeast Information Center of the California Historical Resources Information System. Letter regarding TPM 06-0032 Garrick, December 12, 2006. 21. Sawyer, J.O. and T. Keeler -Wolf. 1995. A Manual of California Vegetation. California Native Plant Society. Sacramento, CA. 22. Soil Survey of Butte Area, California, Parts of Butte and Plumas Counties. United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service, 2006. 23. United States Fish and Wildlife Service. April, 2008. http://www.fws.gov/sacramento/es/plant_spp_accts/htm 23. n. Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ■ Page 38 of 39 ■ Initial Study for Ftdkr 7PK F& 0 7PMo -00I I 7.0 CONSULTED AGENCIES: (XJ Environmental Health [XJ Public Works [XJ Building Manager ()q BCAG [ ] ALUC [X] LAFCo (X] Air Qua]. Management Dist_ [X] City of Chico [ ] City of Biggs [ ] City of Gridley [ ] City of Oroville [XJ Town of Paradise (X], CA Department of Forestry (X] Caffrans (Traffic) [ ] Central Reg. Water Quality j ] Department of Conservation pc] CA Dept of Fish and Game [ ] Highway Patrol ] Army Corps of Engineers [ J US Fish & Wildlife Service JX] Agricultural Commissioner I( [ Butte Co. Farm Bureau [X] Oroville Union School Dist [ ] Chico Area Rm Disc. [ ] Et Medio Fire Dept [ ] OWED [ ] LOAPUD ( J PG&E Chico [ ] Pacific Bell [X] . Chico Unified School Dist [ ] Oroville Eleni. School Dist [X] Assessor's Office 8.0 PROJECT SPONSOR(S) INCORPORATION OF MITIGATION INTO PROPOSED PROJECT.- Me ROJECT:Me have reviewed the Initial Study for the Fuller Parcel Map (APN # 017-160-014) application and particularly the mitigation measures identified herein. Me hereby modify the application on file with the Butte County Planning iaeptartment to include and incorporate all mitigations set forth in this Initial Study. ,7 roject Sponsor/Project Agent Date Project SponsodProject Agent Date w Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■: ■Page 39 of 39■ Agricultural Commissioner's Comments (10/16/2008 10:19 RCH) No apparent adverse agricultural issues, no other conditions or mitigating measures. -Page i'of •1 Tolley, Chris _ From a Schroth ,Eric •" 4 a r ,��," A� Sent: ''� ` Friday October 31, 20084.16 PM To:`.. ' .Tolley Chris'', Subject: Fuller PM Conditions ! , ' '" Attachments: TPM08-0011.doc; TPM08-0011 c.doc Complete. Conditions attached , K '• ` �- ...v I ! r., wr' ,. i+ +_ -"r t '� 4 � - •� v• ' x �� rf , � - + ♦L//fiL!° �.2�lG'Gdili�! ` 1 ~^_ � %: .�� t � ♦.. 'S v ,. - Butte County Public Works' Land Development Division 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Phone: (530) 538-7266 „ " '• ra ° ..FAX: (530) 538-7171 , •• • . , '" ,. , Y rte., • � i _ _ •, .1 ♦ - • l:•'. • ••rte • _ ,' .r '} • .. - • : , . _ • 11/3/2008 , " - ' - Butte County Deptment 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 November 3, 2008 To: Inter -Departmental Review Committee ' Subject: 'Evaluation and Completeness of Application Applicant: David & Claudia Fuller, TPM08-0011 Planner: Chris Tolley APN: 017-160-014 Location: A tentative parcel map to divide a 14.2 acre single-family residential parcel into two parcels (5.0 and 9.24 acres). The parcel is currently developed with a single-family dwelling and a garage. The parcel is located on the north side of Honey Run Road, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Centerville Road, at 2283 Honey Run Road, Chico. 30 -Day Complete November 4, 2008 Date of IDR October 29, 2008 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, 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 October 29, 2008 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: Chris Tolley: ctolley_@buttecounty.net.) Signature: E. Schroth Department: Public Works Date: 10/15/08 KRIanning/Projects/A New File/IDR Memos/IDR Completeness 8/30/05 BUTTE COUNTY STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP APPLICANT: David & Claudia Fuller DATE: 10/6/2008 AGENT:: The Engineering Group APN: 017-160-014 FILE #: TPM08-0011 PLANNER: Chris Tolley PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A tentative parcel map to divide a 14.2 acre single-family residential parcel into two parcels (5.0 and 9.24 acres). The parcel is currently developed with a single-family dwelling and a garage. The parcel is located on the north side of Honey Run Road, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Centerville Road, at 2283 Honey Run Road, Chico. 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 or concurrently with the recordation of the parcel map, provide a fully executed road maintenance agreement for all non -publicly maintained access roads on the county approved form. A note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet of the parcel map stating: "In accordance with Civil Code Section 845, maintenance of the road as shown hereon shall be shared by those properties with a legal interest in it." ❑ 2. All access rights shall be reserved by deed per county ordinance, offered for dedication, and depicted on the parcel map. Place the following note on the parcel map: "approved road name is a non- exclusive easement for ingress, egress, road and public services purposes, to be reserved in deeds and is hereby offered for dedication to the County of Butte." ❑ 3. Prior to the recordation of the parcel map, demonstrate to the Department of Public Works that there is approved access conforming to county code to each parcel from a publicly maintained road. ❑ 4. Prior to or concurrently with the recordation of thearcel map, deed to Butte County in fee simple . feet of right-of-way from the physical centerline of I along the entire property frontage. The right- of-way shall be sufficient for the installation of county improvement standard S-5 at all street intersections. ❑ 5. Prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the parcel map, relinquish abutter's rights of access to Butte County along the I frontage of parcels I except at approved access points. ❑ 6. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, provide street name signs per requirements of the Department of Public Works. Street names shall be reviewed by the county address coordinator and one name for each new street shall be recommended to the Board of Supervisors for approval - prior to recordation of the parcel map. A minimum of five alternate names for each new street shall be submitted. ❑ 7. Prior to final road inspection, install all necessary traffic safety signs including stop signs. For all non -publicly maintained access roads, a note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet of the parcel map stating: "No public entity shall be responsible for the maintenance of the traffic safety signs including stop signs. In accordance with Civil Code Section 845, maintenance of the traffic safety signs shall be shared by those properties with a legal interest in them." ® 8. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, 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. ❑ 9. Prior to the recordation of the parcel map, obtain an encroachment permit and construct a standard S-181 road approach in accordance with county improvement standards. Adequate sight distance at the intersection of access road and I shall be provided. Right-of-way required for construction of road approach and roadside drainage shall be provided. ❑ 10. Provide a cul-de-sac designed and constructed as specified in the county improvement standards. The parcel map shall show the cul-de-sac. ❑ 11. Prior to the recordation of the final map, construct or provide a performance bond and labor and material bond for the construction of a 1/2+12' / full street section on I to an RS -1 county improvement standard with I curb, gutter, and sidewalk, I" AC, I" AB, prime coat, fog seal and 95 % relative compaction. . Submit design to the Land Development Division for approval prior to construction. "R" value determination and other data may be required to support the section design. Form a zone of benefit or other approved maintenance entity within the county's permanent road division for operation and maintenance of interior street and storm drain facilities. ❑ 12. Prior to the recordation of the final map, construct or provide a performance bond and labor and material bond for the construction of a %+ 12' / full street section on I to an RS -1 county improvement standard with I curb, gutter, and sidewalk, I" AC, I" AB, prime coat, fog seal and 95 % relative compaction. Construct a 'h+ 12' / full street section on I to an RS J county improvement standard with I curb, gutter, and sidewalk, I" AC, I" AB, prime coat, fog seal and 95 % relative compaction. Submit design to the Land Development Division for approval prior to construction. "R" value determination and other data may be required to support the section design. Form a zone of benefit or other approved maintenance entity within the county's permanent road division for operation and maintenance of interior street and storm drain facilities. ❑ 13. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, provide approved access to each parcel from a county maintained road or from a state highway. Improve parcel I frontage to RS -1 LDI and access road to parcel being divided to RS -1 LD -1 county improvement standards. (If the parcels being created are 5 acres or less in gross area, submit road and drainage plans to the Department of Public Works for plan checking and approval prior to construction). ❑ 14. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, submit road and drainage improvement plans to the Land Development Division for the installation and construction of street frontage improvements on I . Improve parcel I frontage to a 'h+ 12' / full street section on I to an RS -1 county improvement standard including, but not limited to curb, gutter and sidewalk for parcels with gross acreage of one acre or less. Construct or provide a performance bond and labor and material bond for the construction prior to recordation of the parcel map. ❑ 15. Street lighting shall be provided in accordance with Butte County requirements, accepted design criteria, and recommendations of Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Where the County has determined that it is not detrimental to health and safety, the developer may choose to only install electrical outlets for streetlights. If streetlights are to be installed, the annual energy costs shall be funded through a county service area (CSA), zone of benefit within a permanent road division (PRD), or other entity as approved by the public works director. The developer must complete the formation of the CSA, zone of benefit within a PRD, or other approved entity prior to recordation of the final map. The formation process will require the developer to fund the service until the beginning of the first fiscal year in which service charges can be collected and to agree to an annual maximum service charge to ensure continued operation of the facilities. ❑ 16. Construct access to lot I per Butte County. Code 20-136. Submit design to the Department of Public Works for review and approval prior to construction. Provide a fully executed road maintenance agreement for all non -publicly maintained access roads on the county approved form. A note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet of the parcel map stating: "In accordance with Civil Code Section 845, maintenance of the access road as shown hereon shall be shared by those properties with a legal interest in it." ❑ 17. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, construct or provide a performance bond and labor and material bond for the construction of a landscaping strip within the public right-of-way adjacent to parcels 1. Submit design to the Land Development Division for approval prior to construction. The developer must complete the formation of a county service area (CSA), zone of benefit within a permanent road division (PRD), or other Department of Public Works approved maintenance entity for landscaping prior to recordation of the final map. The formation process will require the developer to fund the service until the beginning of the first fiscal year in which service charges can be collected for the maintenance entity and agree to an annual maximum service charge to ensure continued maintenance of the facilities. B. DRAINAGE ® I. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, submit drainage improvement plans to the Land Development Division for the installation and construction of drainage improvements in accordance with county improvement standards. The drainage plans shall detail existing drainage conditions and shall specify how drainage waters shall be conveyed from Honey Run Road to Butte Creek. Construct or provide a performance bond and labor and material bond for the construction prior to recordation of the parcel map. ❑ 2. Prior to final improvement inspection by the Department of Public Works, all new drain inlets shall be labeled with the county approved drain marker per county standard S-40. Improvement plans shall show and/or note the requirements for labeling inlets pursuant to county standard S-40. ❑ 3. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, 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. ❑ 4. Prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the parcel map, pay the applicable drainage fees in effect at the time of recordation of the parcel map for the I drainage area. (The current fee is now S /acre.) ® 5. Prior to grading, a construction storm water permit will be required by the State Water Resources Control Board if the project results in a disturbance (including clearing, excavation, filling, and grading) of one or more acres. The permit must be obtained from the State Water Resources Control Board prior to construction. If a construction storm water permit is required, place a note on an additional map sheet that states: "The development of this parcel map required a construction storm water permit. Construction activities that result in a land disturbance of less than one acre, but which are part of a larger common plan of development, also require a permit. Development of individual lots may require an additional permit(s)." C. PARCEL MAP 0, 1. Show all easements of record on the parcel map. ' ® 2. Prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the parcel map, pay in full any and all delinquent, current and estimated taxes and assessments as specified in Article 8 of Chapter 4 of Division 2 of Title 7, of the California Government Code commencing with Section 66492. ® 3. Pay the recording fees in effect at the time the parcel map and related documents are recorded. ® 4. Prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the parcel map, deed to Butte County a storm drain easement to convey storm water runoff from the existing 30 -inch culvert on Honey Run Road to Little Butte Creek. ❑ 5. Provide a storm drain easement lace a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet of the parcel map regarding �. ❑ 6. Prior to recordation of the final map, a preliminary soils report or acceptable soils waiver letter prepared by a registered design professional and based upon adequate testing shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works Land Development Division and Department of Development Services Building Division for review and approval. RECEIVED JUL 15 1008 E COUNTY Funic � 3LEA=ij D E]PARTIe ENT s.. tNWRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION 202 MIRA,LOMA DRIVE * OROVILLE, CA 95965 - TEL: (530) 538-7281 * FAX: (530) 538-5339 t _ ,.• ; ° WNAM7.BiJ I TECO'UN'TY.NEi'/:PUBLICHEALTH June 26, 2008 .. Fz S David & Claudia Fuller 2283 H ` • � - - " _ . . ,. oney Run RoadOra' -12008 .Chico,'CA 95926 *.' `Y # ,u i '• , - ��- ;.'° , G ':.'r—,:..^.:''.'- ,.... •----; -.� `,�'.7r_= .testi ...... K, r. ...x, -:,y ,.;,.....V r �:;.r..s... .+...;..^ r DpMFNTDENTU_ RE: Notification of completion of Pre -Application Review, Tentative Parcel gap, • David ,& Claudia Fuller, 2283 Honey Run Rd. AP# 017-160-014 Dear Mr./Mrs. Fuller: _ ' This office has reviewed your application as indicated above.' The.following is an' analysis of that review. N - ` '": ,. Project: Parcel an'existing 14.21 -acre -'parcel into two parcels one 5.84 -acre lot and one 8.37 -acre lot. Location: 2283 Honey Run Rd. Applicant: David &Claudia Fuller Engineer:' Timothy Christensen Wood Rep6rt of rindinE s: - " -- --`� :.s.� . _ r S 4' -.r �.. r _ -- '# Soil Investigation — Soil test pits and percolation tests were performed by Septic Test Professionals on February 25, 2005. Based upon soil pits of 0-7 feet of red brown silty sand, sandy. play loam, and sand and'2"-12"cobbles, and percolation tests value of ` 3.36-5.33 minutes per inch, the usable sewage disposal area of 16000 square feet per ' n Appendix VII of,the Improvement Standards can be met. Aells - Individual wells are proposed for parcel 2 and proof of water availability is not ',- -. required. Sanitary seal depth for -wells at this. location is a minimum of 20 feet. ' � s If you were to submit a map in substantial conformance to the submitted pre -application map, you could expect this Department's support with the following conditions: 1. Prior to recordation, place — ote on the additional map sheet that parcel 2 is limited to a single dwelling . 2. Prior to recordation, identify on the map sheet an area for wells and a 100 -foot leach field free setback around that area on parcels 2:✓ 3. Prior to recordation, identify on the additional map sheet a 100' leachfield free ` setback from each existing well. 4. Prior to. recordation, identify on the additional map sheet an area for wells and . a 100' leachfield free setback around that area on parcels 2. 5. Prior to recordation, identify on the map sheet a 50 -foot leach field free ' setback from the drainage way on parcel 2. --- 6. Prior•-to._recordation,-identify on. the map sheet usable sewage Aisposal.areas- -- 4 -- proven to meet the requirements of County Improvement Standards, Appendix VII. This review should not be construed as a blanket approval of your project since participation in the County Parcel Map process may change the project due to other agency requirements. When you do apply for your map at thePlanning Department, the remainder of your fee for Environmental Health services will be $488.40. However, you must have your Pre -Application Review receipt available at the time you make application. This letter concludes this Department's review of your pre -application. If you have any questions, please contact the office listed above between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Sincerely, • r , aul Thao, R.E.H.S. . Division of Environmental Health . . Cc: Engineer (Tim Wood) Butte County Planning Department TAUsersSharedlThao't-and Division'Pre-applicationlTPMWoneyRun 2283 completion. doc 04/02/2008 23:43 Y. 1 i . t 5305385339 PAGE' 01/05 (Please check appropriate box) 7 C-) ( ). TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP- ( ) .SOIL WAIVER (� TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP O MINOR USE PERMIT ( ) USE PERMIT . ( ) ADMIN USE PERMIT ( )OTHER rtt M r- 2 Location of Propex y 2283 Honey Run Road Assessor's Parcel Numbcr:, 017-160-014 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 14.21 acre single family residential property with 2 existing buildings. Proposed to be divided into a 5.84 acre lot and a 8.37 acre lot Applicant: David & Claudia Fuller Phone No: 894-8934 Address: 2283 Honey Run Road Owner:. David & Claudia Fuller Phone No: 894-8934 Address: 2283 Honey Run Road Engineer or Survdyor: Timothy Christensen Woo P.E. Phone No: (530) 899-0409 `Address: 1250 East Avenue Suite 10 Chico, Ca 95926 , tirnwood@theengineerinqqroup.i,s Mail correspondence to:. Engineer & Owner SignaturC-C) Date HEALTH DEPARTMENT USE ONLY .FEE PAID S��� • health Dapartinen Receipt No:1� `IM\'O Dat\e E.H.S. Revieaving Application LXft01-iecpaRAP.May2005 cc: Karen Frederick, Environmental Health Admin. Steve Streeter, Planning I BUTTE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH n 411 Maize St., P O Box 5364, Chico, CA 95927-5364 (530) 891-2727 FAX (530)895-6512 N ' PRE -APPLICATION REVIEW N '09 (Please check appropriate box) 7 C-) ( ). TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP- ( ) .SOIL WAIVER (� TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP O MINOR USE PERMIT ( ) USE PERMIT . ( ) ADMIN USE PERMIT ( )OTHER rtt M r- 2 Location of Propex y 2283 Honey Run Road Assessor's Parcel Numbcr:, 017-160-014 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 14.21 acre single family residential property with 2 existing buildings. Proposed to be divided into a 5.84 acre lot and a 8.37 acre lot Applicant: David & Claudia Fuller Phone No: 894-8934 Address: 2283 Honey Run Road Owner:. David & Claudia Fuller Phone No: 894-8934 Address: 2283 Honey Run Road Engineer or Survdyor: Timothy Christensen Woo P.E. Phone No: (530) 899-0409 `Address: 1250 East Avenue Suite 10 Chico, Ca 95926 , tirnwood@theengineerinqqroup.i,s Mail correspondence to:. Engineer & Owner SignaturC-C) Date HEALTH DEPARTMENT USE ONLY .FEE PAID S��� • health Dapartinen Receipt No:1� `IM\'O Dat\e E.H.S. Revieaving Application LXft01-iecpaRAP.May2005 cc: Karen Frederick, Environmental Health Admin. Steve Streeter, Planning I Clear Day. ,: � > � , } � � Page 1 of 3 Tolley, Chris From: Damon, Matt [Matt.Damon@fire.ca.gov] Sent:' Monday, October 20, 2008 4:24 PM To: t Tolley, Chris f , Cc: Matt Damon ' Subject: FW: TPM08-0011 Attachments: OR Eval COA TPM08-0011.doc; Standard Conditions TPM08-0011.doc rChris, - Here are the FD requirements: . 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 r,t Resources Code 4290, 4291 and current Butte County, Improvement Standards, whichever is ' a stricter. ' Place a note on a separate document and recorded concurrently with the Parcel, Final inap or an additional map sheet stating that "Fire suppression sprinkler systems shall be installed in all new residential dwellings in accordance with NFPA Standard 131), 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 131).required" is ao be added to all affected building plans. . In lieu of hydrant installation, prior' to recordation of the Parcel or Final map, payment shall be made into the 2. hydrant fund at the current rate per lineal foot of street frontage. Must be,withiri • * ' -1000' of a fire hydrant. ' 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 •P _ be installed in conformance with ublic Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted at the time of: permit issuance. and maintained continuously thereafter. u Prior to any lot clearing activity or cutting of trees, contact the Butte Area Forester at (530) 872- ` 6353 to determine the need for a 'less" then 3 acre conversion exemption permit 'or a timber ' harvest plan Matt.Damon Fare cam- DeputyFfreMarshal , s ,'`'• a. - � •-Fl�e Pf Ooctialgo C4L RRE/ Mift Coi I* �a+e -i r F G 0 176 NdscnAvernze - - Oirm5e, CA 95966 ..11/3/2008 �. `• - . j ., �' ,:• . 'Y �; - • as _ .. - • ♦ Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive BUTTE Oroville, CA 95965 COUNTY (530) 538-7601 Telephone.. `, - OCT 2 12008 (530) 538-7785 Facsimile www.buttecounty.net/dds DEVELOPMEI�T SERVICES ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PLANNING 1 j October 14, 2008 °' I TO: :Assessor's Office - Mapping FROM:Chris Tolley, Butte County Planning Division SUBJECT: Request for Comments on a Development/Land Use Application APPLICANT: David & Claudia Fuller, TPM08-0011 APN: 017-160-014 DATE OF Inter -Departmental Review:. October 29, 2008 F ' IDR RESPONSE REGARDING October 27, 2008 ` \ COMPLETENESS OF APPLICATION DUE BY: AGENCY/DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS/NIITIGATION MEASURES DUE BY: November 14, 2008 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 October 29,_2008, and/or to recommend conditions and/or .mitigation measures relevant to your agency's/department's area of expertise and jurisdiction. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A tentative parcel map to divide a 14.2 acre .single-family residential parcel into two parcels (5.0 and 9.24 acres). The parcel is currently developed with a single-family dwelling and a garage: The parcel is located on the north side of Honey Run Road, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Centerville Road, at 2283 Honey Run Road, Chico. , COUNTY SUPERVISOR DISTRICT NO.: 5 " ZONING:. FR -5 (Foothill Recreational, five -acre parcels), GENERAL PLAN: AR If a response cannot be submitted prior to the due dates listed above, please call Chris Tolley at (530) 538-7603 or send him an email at ctolleyna,butecounty.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. [DR COMMITTEE — APPLICATION COMPLETE y ] No Name: Date:, ] Yes Name: Date: GAPROJECTS\TPM\FULLER TPM08-001/1/\\Administrafive\R/EE/Q-�•,JUEST FOR COMMENTS TPM08-0011...doc . BUTTE + • California State University, ChiccfOUNTV Northeast Center of the BUTEN SIERRA Building25, Suite 204 T GLENN OCT'2 208 SISKIYOU u LASSEN SUTTER- Chico, California 95929_09VELOPMEN'T California Historical -Resources MODOC TEHAMA Phone (530) 898-6256 SERVICES PLUMAs Fax (530) 898-4413 i stem SHASTA TRINITY Information S fleiflfocflti-@csuchico.edu October 23, 2008 -Butte County Department of Development Services Planning Division .7 County Center Drive , Oroville, CA • 95965 , ATTN: Mr. Chris Tolley t I.C. File # L08-18 I Project Review r. RE: TPM48-0011/ Fuller/ APN: 017.160-014 T22N, R3E, Section 30 ' USGS Hamlin -Canyon 7.5''and Oroville 15' quads . 14.2 acres (Butte County) Dear Mr. Tolley, In response to your request,.a project review for the project cited above was conducted by examining the official maps and records for archaeological sites and surveys in Butte County. RESULTS:, 3 Prehistoric Resources: According to our records, no sites of this type have been recorded in the project area. - However, nine sites -of this type have been recorded in the project vicinity, - consisting of bedrock mortars,' pestles, manos, a rock shelter; midden deposit, hammetstones, and flakes Additionally, be'd`rock mortars and'isolated flakes have been informally documented within the project vicinity. The project is located in a region utilized by Konkow Maidu populations. ' Unrecorded prehistoric cultural resources may be located within the project area. is . Y• � � • � � • Historic Resources: According to our records, no sites of this type have been recorded in the project area. However, two sites of this type have been recorded in the project vicinity, consisting of an excavated stone -lined cache and a bridge made of cobbles. Unrecorded historic cultural resources may be located in the project area. The USGS Oroville 15' (1942) quad map indicates that Little Butte Creek is located in the project area, while Honey Run Road, Castle Rock, Flatiron Humbug Road, Butte Creek, Honey Run Creek, Southern Pacific Railroad, Nance Canyon, Carson Spring, transmission power lines, Skyway, -roads, and structures are located in the project vicinity. The project area is located in the Butte Creek gold mining district. Prior to Euroamerican settlement of Butte Creek Canyon, the Kimshew and Nimshew tribelets of the Konkow Maidu claimed the region as their seasonal territory. By the 1830s, Mexican surveyors indicated on their maps a creek called Tres Picos (translating to something like "three beaks" or "three small valleys combining into one"), which would later be named for the dominate topographic feature of the canyon, the Buttes. In the 1850s, Euroamerican settlers began to populate the region, primarily as gold miners, especially after rich deposits of placer gold were discovered nearby in Dogtown (now Magalia). Some of the earliest mining claim holders on Butte Creek were George P. Whitelam & Company, Jeke Johnson, and brothers Peter and Al Olsen. Many of the mining claims employed various methods for collecting placer gold, including trenching, sluicing; and hydraulic mining techniques. One of the early mining camps in Butte Creek Canyon was. called Rich Bar, located approximately 1.5 miles.south of Centerville.' Other mining camps were soon established in the canyon, including Toadtown, ' Helltown, and Diamondville. Centerville was one of there early mining camps, named for its central location between Helltown and Diamondville. By 1900, many of the mining camps and town in the.canyon had'declined; while Centerville remained populatedwith an estimated 500 residents. In the 1890s, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company initiated the construction of a power plant utilizing turbine engines to harness hydraulic energy and create power for the region. Previous. Archaeological Investigations: According to our:records, the project area has not been previously surveyed for cultural resources by a professional archaeologist. Literature Search: The official records and maps for archaeological sites and surveys in Butte County were reviewed. Also reviewed: National Register of Historic Places - Listed properties and Determined Eligible Properties (19.88, Computer Listings, 1966 through 7-00 by National Park Service); California Register of Historical Resources (2008); California Points of Historical Interest (1992); California Inventory of Historic Resources (1976); California Historical Landmarks (1996); Directory of Properties in the Historic Property Data File for Butte County (2008); Handbook of North American Indians, Vol. 8, California (1978); Historic Spots in California (1966). 2, RECOAEMENDATIONS: Based upon the above information, the project appears to be located in -an area considered to be sensitive for prehistoric.and historical resources. The project area is located in a region utilized by prehistoric and historic populations. Native American populations used the local region for. seasonal. and/or permanent settlement, as well as for the gathering of plants, roots, seeds, and seasonal game. Historically, Euroamericans utilized the region for mining, cattle ranching, and transportation.' - Therefore, due to a lack of prior archaeological work within the project area, we recommend that a professional archaeologist be contacted to conduct a cultural resources survey of the entire project area. The project archaeologist will be able to offer recommendations for appropriate preservation' and/or mitigation measures for any new cultural resources encountered as a result of the field survey. The project archaeologist should also contact the appropriate local Native American representatives for information regarding traditional cultural properties that may located within project boundaries for which we have no records. This person may also want to consult historic General Land Office (GLO) plat maps in order to aid in the identification of unrecorded historic sites, which may be located within project boundaries. During any phase of parcel development, if any potential prehistoric, protohistoric, and/or historic cultural resources are encountered, all work should cease in the area of the find pending an examination of the site and materials by the project archaeologist. 'This request to cease work in the area of a potential cultural resource find should be made a condition of project approval. This condition is intended for accidental discoveries made during construction activities, and does not replace the need for a Phase I investigation which assists planners and developers in meeting California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) obligations during the Initial Study planning phase. The recommendation for a Phase I Cultural Resource Evaluation enables the' lead agency to fulfill their obligations under CEQA to identify potentially significant historical resources.. A Phase I investigation includes background research (record search), a field inspection, and report documenting the presence or absence of prehistoric or historic' features, !. buildings, or archaeological sites. If potentially significant sites are identified during the Phase I investigation, further work may be necessary to determine site significance as well as appropriate protection or mitigation measures. Thank you for your dedication preserving Butte County's and California's irreplaceable cultural heritages, and please feel free to contact us if you -have any questions or need any further information or assistance. Sincer 1 , Roeder- M.A. esearch Associate 3 FINAL INVOICE TPM08-0011' Planning charges are captured in arrears: , At the date of this invoice, the following charges had been recorded and entered into our billing program. There may be additional charges in the processing of your application that have not yet been entered into the billing program, and are not reflected on this invoice. Charges entered after this invoice date will be reflected on subsequent billings. At the time all charges are entered and billed, you will .41 receive a FINAL INVOICE.' r :w The following DISBURSMENTS'have been applied towards your Proiect(s): •` Butte: County Department of Development. Services t - Deposit Date: ' October 6, 2008 Environmental Health $ 488.40 N - 'Administration - ' e�TTF S. ` } •' �• . -AR _ • Agricultural Department $ 73.20 o o �►• ' �, x 7 County Center Drive W DEVELOP. SVCS- PLANNING FLAT -FEE: $ 3,680.00 o o • - • ' TOTAL DISBURSMENT TO DATE: $ 7,187.35 . Oroville', CA 95965 - ` The following CHARGES have been applied towards processing of your application: ' N o o O ` - k (530)538-7601 Telephone W r 'Per California Fish and Game, the fee has -Additional Fish and Game Fee $ 133.50 of `o increased from $1800.00 to $1993.00 Publish in Newspaper -Chico ER F10-101 1/20/10 rr effective 11112009. a for 2/25/10 PC Mt9 $ 122.71 yM. 1r ; CDU N'�y r. �. has increased from $1993.00 to $2010.25 - - r Q effective 1/712010. ; (To be applied towards Addn'I Fish & Game Fees due) rA y ***As 1120107 the filing fee for •' y W of an { '' NOD/NOE was increased from $36 to.$50. • .� This additional $14 must be paid before Q your NOD can be filed. TOTAL FEES DUE: -$ 98.81 ' TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP ¢ File: TPM08-0011 Butte County Code 3-44 Hourly fees; deposits; billing procedures: County code'requires when the initial deposited funds are depleted to an amount equal to 25% of the original deposit,' no processing of the application will occur until the applicant deposits sufficient funds to restore a balance APN: 1017-160-014 equal to the amount of the initial deposit, or a lesser amount as determined by the Director of Development Services. t In the event the applicant does not provide sufficient funds to continue processing an application, the application will be denied. Make checks payable to: Butte County Treasurer and send it to, us at the above address. ' . Applicant: Fuller, David & Claudia Date: March 17; 2010 • �, + AMOUNT DUE AND PAYABLE BY: • ;� $ 98:81 2283 Honey Run Road ~`' • UPON RECEIPT Biller. DL ` Chico, CA 95973 FINAL INVOICE TPM08-0011' Planning charges are captured in arrears: , At the date of this invoice, the following charges had been recorded and entered into our billing program. There may be additional charges in the processing of your application that have not yet been entered into the billing program, and are not reflected on this invoice. Charges entered after this invoice date will be reflected on subsequent billings. At the time all charges are entered and billed, you will N receive a FINAL INVOICE.' r :w The following DISBURSMENTS'have been applied towards your Proiect(s): •` � . Deposit Disbursement Detail: m Deposit Date: ' October 6, 2008 Environmental Health $ 488.40 N Receipt:: P1238 Land Development s 565.00 Total Payment: $717.35 CDF/Fire Department s 296.60 to NOD/NOE Filing Fee s 50.00 W Agricultural Department $ 73.20 Z - i Fish'and Game Fee s 1,876.75 Publishing/Legal Notices s 157.40 W DEVELOP. SVCS- PLANNING FLAT -FEE: $ 3,680.00 • - • ' TOTAL DISBURSMENT TO DATE: $ 7,187.35 u) The following CHARGES have been applied towards processing of your application: ' N •'� a , as of: March 17, 2010 ; O W r 'Per California Fish and Game, the fee has -Additional Fish and Game Fee $ 133.50 increased from $1800.00 to $1993.00 Publish in Newspaper -Chico ER F10-101 1/20/10 ~ effective 11112009. a for 2/25/10 PC Mt9 $ 122.71 yM. Z ; Q "Per California Fish and Game, the fee Credit - Publishing $ (34.69) "• has increased from $1993.00 to $2010.25 - - r Q effective 1/712010. ; (To be applied towards Addn'I Fish & Game Fees due) rA y ***As 1120107 the filing fee for •' y W of an { '' NOD/NOE was increased from $36 to.$50. • .� This additional $14 must be paid before Q your NOD can be filed. TOTAL FEES DUE: -$ 98.81 Butte County Code 3-44 Hourly fees; deposits; billing procedures: County code'requires when the initial deposited funds are depleted to an amount equal to 25% of the original deposit,' no processing of the application will occur until the applicant deposits sufficient funds to restore a balance W equal to the amount of the initial deposit, or a lesser amount as determined by the Director of Development Services. 0 In the event the applicant does not provide sufficient funds to continue processing an application, the application will be denied. Make checks payable to: Butte County Treasurer and send it to, us at the above address. ' t 0 Should you have any questions, please call Accounts Receivable between 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. • �, + AMOUNT DUE AND PAYABLE BY: ;� $ 98:81 ~`' • UPON RECEIPT Biller. DL ` Bt COUNTY RECEIPT Y 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 1 Printed:40/6/2008 9:39 am Receipt Number: P1238 Permit Number: TPM08-0011 Job Address: 2283 HONEY RUN RD Applicant: David & Claudia Fuller Fee Description Account Number Fee Amount DP Fish/Game - Negative Dec 1001-0-280-1011460 $1,876.75",/p 1 DPCR Record Fee Notice of Dtrm 0010-470001-4612319-1010( $50.00 J DP Publishing/Legal Notices / 0010-440001-4210900-1010( $157.40 P DPAG Parcel Map c 0010-460001-4612200-10101 $73.20 EH Parcel Map 0021-540011-4614901-1010( $488.40 DPFPP Parcel Map .0100-450001-4617240-1010( $296.60 DPLDFF Parcel Map 0010-440004-4611700-1010( $565.00 DP Parcel Map 0010-440001-4210900-1010( $3,680.00 �a Total Fees Paid: Date Paid: 10/6/2008 Paid By: David E. Fuller Pay Method: Check Received By: MEM $7,187.35 - Tu. �- t to _ P., i - 1w. Y t. ff ti 4k+ V 4N ir r w� x SCALE: 1 "=60' FOUND t" IP W/ -TAC do TAG LS 3336 --- * / THREE BEDR RESIDENCE 17-160-013 tiro 9N/V C, 6q m 00•P NNN I I _1 00. IE E II . I I +1 PARCEL 2 �. 5.00 t I \ • 10lS.L. ml NJ A0 �• \ '/day / \ 9. / LIT 100' CREEK T01 LEACH FREE SETBACK \ \ NOTES: Allkh,E I EXISTING 4' DEEP 1. ' EXISTING ZONING: FR -5 NO. \ DEPRESSION PROPOSED ZONING: FR -5 1 15 \ 2. EXISTING/PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN: AR 2 15" EXISTING 30" SD PIPE 13. EXISTING/PROPOSED LAND USE: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 3 18' WITH NO STORM 4• TOTAL LAND AREA = 14.24* ACRES 4 12" • \ \\ WATER CONVEYANCE 15. TOTALCELS=2, PARCEL 1=9.24* ACRES, PARCEL 2=5.00* 5- ACRES 16 10" \ \\ 6. PARCEL 2 IS LIMITED TO A SINGLE DWELLING _ 7 8" 7. BUILDING SETBACKS: 8 10' FRONT: 20' SIDE: • 10' REAR: • 10' 9 14" B. " O-10X'SLOPE WITHIN DEVELOPABLE AREA 10 16' \ \ INSTALL COUNTY (SOUTH SIDE OF CREEK) 11 10" 3 DRIVEWAY PER g ELEVATIONS ARE ON ASSUMED DATUM. EXISTING DRAINAGE PATTERN 14 8' \\ BUTTE COUNTY IS PROPOSED TO REMAIN. 13 9" °off STD S-31 10. THERE IS 1 WELL AND 2 SEPTIC SYSTEMS ON PARCEL 1 14 10" 0i \\\ - APPROXIMATELY AS SHOWN 15 8" 11. THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE FOLLOWING 16 12" a+ \ PROVIDERS: 17 10" SEWER: PRIVATE SEPTIC 18 10" 00'96 WATER: PRIVATE WELL 19 10" 4 • \ _ POWER: PG&E 20 22' ss \ \ TELECOMMUNICATIONS: AT&T n \ CABLE: COMCAST 21 20" g 7 ,\ + 12. THE ENTIRE PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN FLOOD ZONE: X PER FIRM 22 15 \ COMMUNITY PANEL NUMBER: 060017 0550 C 23 20" 6., \ AREA DETERMINED TO BE -OUTSIDE 500 -YEAR FLOODPLAIN. 24 20' TIN p�-� \ O 13. ALL EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS ARE PROPOSED TO REMAIN. '25 410. 92.0 14. ALL EXISTING TREES ARE PROPOSED TO REMAIN. 22 24' 9 �s •.1 15. THERE IS NO DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED ON PARCEL 1. 27 24 f 16. THE UPSTREAM FLOW AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROJECT 28 130' Aft IS IS VERY MINIMAL THERE IS A 4' DEPRESSION AS SHOWN ON THE O �`i°V \ m \ 20' NORTH SIDE OF HONEY RUN ROAD WITH NO STORM WATER �� 0 B.S:L.\ CONVEYANCE. o° $ °o ®app 2g O+0 \ • \_ d. BUTTS ° I N DR A GE \. © - •'� ,� P N RE � 13 OCT - 3 2008 IS C �� � \ \ DE ViLOPMENT. S TEM P AWCES E ISTING OAK OAK OAK OAK OAK OAK OAK OAK OAK OAK OAK OAK OAK, OAK PINE OAK OAK OAK SYCAMORE COTTON, COTTON COTTON COTTON COTTON COTTON COTTON COTTON VICINTIY MAP ms LEGEND: BOUNDARY LINE CENTERUNE - ADJ. ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 17-160-01 1' INTERVAL CONTOUR 101.00 , W INTERVAL CONTOUR 100.00 BUILDING SETBACK LINE (B.S.L) LEACH FREE SETBACK EXISTING TREE EXISTING EDGE OF ROAD - - - - - - - EXISTING EDGE OF WATER ADJACENT BOUNDARY UNE — — TOP LINE EXISTING WELL PROPOSED LOT UNE PROPOSED WELL TEST PIT MONUMENT FOUND LSA ®02 0 _ \ ' IN, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP j PARCEL 2 AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PARCEL MAP, �bZ S37b I �\ \ RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE XIS GY pog ��� `06. \ \ ��/ �' \ COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON DECEMBER 9. / 9 \� EXISTI.N . 0 \ .1974, IN BOOK 52 OF MAPS, AT PAGE(S) 7, AND i o \ IVEWAY BEING A PORTION OF THE N.E. 1/4 OF SECTION 30, °9s �) �\ T. 22 N., R. 3 E., M.D.B.&M., BUTTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. I o01�.9 ' EXISTING RV s \ APN: 017-160-014 100' LEA ARAGE TOTAL AREA: 14.24 ACRES t I i , ` '\ • _ -� SETBACK \ , I ®,, / \ FOR �4!�1l,, �� _�-�__ / \ \ \ DAVID & CLAUDIA FULLER 2283 HONEY RUN ROAD / O#jy\ CONCRETE -RAD CHICO, 'CA 95926 q N °9g °!• v `ry \ I \ � �y � I I v1\ TOBY / 'v 'i A\ �- ... / \ S\ � Op . 0 OF \ � PARCEL I �\' EXISTING SEPTIC \'� THE ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. Ohh S o'n `&;7q SGR egNS\ \ j � AND LEACH FOR JAMES RENFRO. R.C.E. 72009 4F,o �D."B �` 9.24 f 1 ' RV GARAGE ` \ 1072 MARAUDER STREET. Su11E.200 (�� 1F - ! CHICO. CA 95973 / \ TOA f+ OR \ I I / 00 \ N01'36'11 "E I .. 17-170-06 1 \ \ PH: (530) 699-0409 FAX: (530) 899-0943 \ OCTOBER 1. 2008 SHEET 1 OF 1 . \00• \ \ \.10' B.S.L. -_ 1385.37'_F---- •�\S�` \ 17-170'01 �� :e Page 1,of 2 ' Troester, Steve From: Troester, Steve Sent: Monday; November 02, 2009 2:21 PM To: "'James Renfro'; 'Fullers' Cc: Thistiethwaite, Charles;'realtorsally@comcast.net' Subject: RE: Processing Status, Fuller Application #TPM08-0011 James, On October 16, 2009 (4:10 PM) I spoke with Mr. and Mrs. Fuller and explained that the Planning Division is confident that we will be able to get their application to the first Planning Commission meeting of April, if not sooner. We are currently, reviewing a first DRFAT of the Initial Study -Mitigated Negative Declaration and will get it to you and the Fullers when it is ready for review and signature. Steve Troester, Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services (530)538-7153 From: lames Renfro [mailto:james@renfrocivil.com] Sent: Thursday, October 29, 20099:00 AM To: Troester, Steve Subject:, RE: Processing Status, Fuller Application #TPM08-0011 Steve. I would like to know how the fuller map TPM08-0011 is coming. Please let me know as soon as possible. James Renfro, P.E. Renfro Civil & Surveying 18o Erma Ct. #too Chico, CA 95928 Ph. 530.899.0409 Fax 530.899.0946 ' james@renfrocivil.com From: Troester, Steve[mailto:Stroester@buttecounty.net] Sent: Thursday, lune 18, 2009 9:35 AM To: james@renfrocivil.com Cc: Thistlethwaite, Charles Subject: Processing Status, Fuller Application #TPM08-0011 James Renfro Renfro Civil & Surveying 180 Erma CT, -. Chico, CA 95928-6994 (530)899-0409 I James, Thanks for your call this morning asking for an update on our processing of the Fuller TPMOS-0011. Please see below the e-mail exchange that I had with your engineer Johna Quin and the Fullers. As explained below, and as we discussed, our current staffing situation, even with process streamlining measures that we have implemented, still leave us with the most optimistic projection of getting this project to hearing before the Planning Commission as October -November of this year. We share your frustration that our staff resources do not permit us to provide a faster tum -around on project processing. R We will continue providing the best level of service possible to all of the applicants in our processing queue, as our resources allow. Steve Troester, Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services j (530)538-7153 From: Troester, Steve Sent:. Wednesday, May 27, 2009 11:59 AM To: 'Fullers' Cc: jquin@theengineeringgroup.us; Thistlethwaite, Charles m Subject: RE: Dave and Claudia Fuller's Application #TPM08-001 I - Dear•Mr. & Mrs. Fuller, As the May, 18 e-mail to you from Chuck Thistlethwaite (Planning Manager) explained, your tentative parcel map application has been re -assigned to me (Steve Troester) following the recent lay-off of Chris Tolley from the Department. Our loss of Chris was, as part of major budget cuts here at the County. The overall affect has been a significant reduction in the staffing resources in the Department of Development Services. The Department is still committed to providing high quality service to the public we serve, even during these financially challenging times. However, we face the reality that we began 2009 with six full time project planners and we now have only two. While management staff are stepping in to address some of this loss, this severe reduction in staff planners and shortage of administrative support staff will have a significant impact on our ability to process project entitlement applications.. Essentially, the workload of six planners has been passed to two persons. 11/2/2009 Page 2 of -2'. The Department will be continuously assessing the overall project application load and re -prioritizing application processing based primarily on: • Date of application completeness. • Readiness for environmental review. You submitted your application on October 6. 2008. The application was deemed "complete" for continued processing on December 19, 2008. My current project application load is over 40 entitlement applications. Of those, 17 applications have been deemed "complete" for continued processing (including your application). Based on the criteria above, of date of application completeness and readiness of the application for environmental review, your application is loth in my lineup of "complete". applications that are ready for processing. In the best of times, with a full complement of planners and support staff, the processing of development entitlement applications is not an exact science that lends itself to accurate projections of when a project might be ready for public. hearing before the Planning Commission. Owing to the new staffing realities in the Department, and our obligation to continue providing general planning assistance to the public, our best current projection of the timeline to complete the environmental review of your application and get it to hearing before the Planning Commission is October-November'of this year. Our current staffing, workloads, and project backlog make a more definitive estimate impossible. To continue to provide quality service, we have also implemented the following changes to our office hours. Effective April 13, 2009, the Department of Development Services will be open to the general public for'all department business between 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Planning will be available by pre -scheduled appointments from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: A department drop -box will continue to be available 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please contact me directly if you wish to schedule an appointment.' Again,'we apologize for the delays and inconveniences this current budgetary and staffing situation may cause and once again thank you for your continued patience and,,, cooperation. Please call me directly with any additional questions or concerns. Sincerely, Steve Troester, Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services r #7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA, 95965 (530)538-7153 (530) 538-2140 FAX From: Fullers (mailto:fullers@d.igitalpath.net] Sent:. Friday, May 22, 2009 1:25 PM To: Troester, Steve Subject: Dave and Claudia. Fuller's Application #TPM08-0011 Hi, Steve: { RE: our application #TPM08-0011 we would greatly appreciate your expediting this at your earliest convenience as we've been working on this lot split for more than a r year and a half. We understand that various County personnel as well as our original engineer from The Engineering Group are no longer employed and we're sorry for . that but in the meantime we've been put on either no burner or the rear burner. Please help us. Thank you very much.. We are available by email or telephone at all. times. 530-894-8934. Dave and Claudia Fuller Steve Troester; Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services {' #7 County. Center Drive Oroville, CA, 95965 (530) 538-7153 (530) 538-2140 FAX 1 t 11/2/2009, { r wry. � '. l:. 1 Y ry � •` '' ,. �+ � } `*�1 Troester; Steve G From: ,' Gretchen Umlauf [Gretchen.Umlauf@noaa.gov] 'Sent: ' 2L 2009 8:24 AM r To: Troester, Steve , r'Subject: Interim projects f� Hello 'Steve; f Thanks you so -much for your time on this. These projects are important_; 'and -I •also,,want ' to.streamline.with.you, as well, have a point of contact. ., . ,'The- two projects that -we have reviewed and require no further consultation from-us,''idnless you,have fisheries questions, or need technical assistance are: 'y 1': Interim Project Referral: UP057 000`1° Quigle 3/Arthur-Recreational .Facility 2,: Interim Project Referral': TPM06-0019 - Power House Road allocationf ` +1 We have,'�encourage prevention'in planning and see -that the County -is working toward that aim. an • Gretchen Umlauf .National Marine Fisheries Service 1 �. 916-930=5646- • • 1 r 'A OAAJ F • � ,, x. ..•. r i r � � by ; •Y. �', r 1 •., f Rte_ o � • f , I .. t :c. 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