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AGENDA TITLE: M&T Chico Ranch Mine Appeal Hearing
DEPARTMENT: DDS
DATE: 4110/07
MEETING DATE REQUESTED: 4/24/07
REGULAR X CONSENT
CONTACT: Pete Calarco, Assist. Dir.,V/
I PHONE: 538-2167
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY AND REQUESTED BOARD ACTION:
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Appeal of the Planning Commission's February 22, 2007 certification of the
Final EIR and approval of the M&T Chico Ranch Mine. The project consists of a long-term, off -channel
gravel mining operation proposal by Baldwin Contracting. The mining would take place on 193 -acres of a
235 -acre site over a 20 to 30—year period. Reclamation would occur incrementally and would consist of
the creation of open -water wetland wildlife habitat and agricultural uses. The aggregate would be
processed (washed and screened) on a 40 -acre area at the site. The project. is located on a portion of
the M&T Chico Ranch approximately 1.5 miles east of the Sacramento River and approximately 5 -miles
southwest of the City of Chico in an area north of and adjacent to Ord Ferry Road, east of and partially
adjacent to River Road. Access to the site would be provided by River Road. Assessor Parcel Numbers:
039-530-023 and 039-530-025 (formerly 039-530-019, 039-530-020).
ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends a motion of intent to adopt the following:
1. Resolution Certifying the Final EIR, Adopting Findings of Fact and Adopting a Mitigation
Monitoring Plan
2. Resolution approving the Mining Use Permit with Conditions of Approval, Reclamation
Plan and Financial Assurance Estimate and a Statement of Overriding Considerations
AGENDA ITEM SUBMITTALS REQUIRE THE ORIGINAL AND TWELVE (12) COPIES
ATTACH ExPLANATORY MEMORANDUM AND OTHER BACKGROUND INFORMATION AS NECESSARY
Budgetary Impact: Yes No X
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If yes, complete Budgetary Impact Worksheet on back
Budget Transfer Requested: Yes No X
Administrative Office Review
If yes, complete Budget Transfer Request Worksheet on back.
Administrative Office Staff Contact
(Deadline is one business day prior to normal agenda deadline)
Will Proposal Require an Agreement: Yes No X
4/5's Vote Required: Yes: No:
Auditor -Controller's Number (if required):
County Counsel's Approval: Yes No X
Date Received by Clerk of Board:
Will Proposal Require Additional Personnel: Yes No X
Number of Permanent: Temp Extra Help
Previous Board Action Date: Additional Inforrnation Attached: Yes X No
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