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Home My WebLink About02-151~~ ~,.; an~< ;,,,. >"~- ~ _' ~' ., ~ ,<; ~' ~ , ,~:. „~ . Rc~sc~~ufion No. 02-151 RI~;~ULii"I'IO~ t)F'1'I II': 13O:IIZU <)1~ SI ~PI~;1Z~'ISOIZ,~ UI~ "I'I ll~: C'<)I ~ti"i.~r OF I3I''i"I'h: APP1Zt)~![~~(~ "1'III~; :1i)<)P'1'IU:~ t)1' .1 (~I~;R'I~;Rr1t. PI.~1N ,~~~II~;~i)!1~ll~:N"I' 1~'ItOti1 .1(~IZ[('I`I:l~t ~it,lI. 1ZI~:~I1)I~;~"l'I:1I,"t't) INI)I'S'I'RIAI. ~~'t'III~,It1~:.~15, a ~n~i~~alr in~li~~i~l~r.~l, 13<~rl:~ 1'~~unt hay Jx~ii~i{>nc~~l ~hc liut(c C'~>unt~~ Planllln;; ~ (7nlnlltitilOII an(1 I3(YU'(~ U~ ~U~)t'l~l ISt>I;ti, (~ll~t)lI,'_;~1 <lIi ;I])~)l~O])ll;lll' ~I])])~IC'~lllOll, ((> allll'll(~ the 13uttc C~<nu~tc (~cnc•ral Plan L<u~~l I `s~~ I~.lcincn(, I~~~r;i ch;u~:;~~ I~r<>ni .~;;riculliu~~il IZcsi~lcntial ~~> In~iusU~ial, l~~>r dial I7r~>~~~~rtl~ i~lcn(ilic~l ~>u I~:zhihi~ :1-C <illa~~li~~~l hc~rc~(~r. ,in~l ~1'I R~:RI~.1S, tlic ~n~<~ix>sc<1 (;cn~~r,il I'1<u~ :~n~~~u~in~cn( hay hrcn slu~lictl anal rc~ic«~c~l ln~ the I~ul(c ('<xiu(~~ Plannin;, ('oiin~i.tisi~>u auuhlic hc~u~iu;; hcl~l j~ursuant (~> I~nr, at lti~liirh li~iu~ all intcrc~slr~l I~rrs~>ns ~rcrc hc~u~~l; .ui~i ~~'I II~:IZ1~;:1ti, the 13tiltc C'oun(~~ 13<r,u~~) ~>[~Su(x~r~~iu>rs has r~~~~ir~1~c<1 au~l c~msi~3crc~l (he <~~>ntcuts ~>I~ the ~~titi;;a(c<1 ~c~ati~~c llc~~l~trali~~n anal initi~il Stn~l~ (l~:~hihil .~-`~} ~n~c~~arc~l ~~u (hc ~unru<lni~~nl 17ursuaul <<a the (~ali~~~~rnia I~:m~ir~~nn~~~nia) Onaht~~ .1c~; .ui<1 ti~'I II~;It1~;.15, ~hc• 13u1(c (~<}uul~~ l3<r,utl z~l~`~u~u~n~i~ur~ hay hcl<1 hcarins ~>>1 (hc (icnc~ral Plan ;'~nu~n~ln~cn( at ~~~hich all iillcres(ct] iru lies ~~~cr~• hc~n~<3: annnt~~ 1~~~,u~<l ~~l~Su2x~r~~is<~rti lin<ls the jn~>~x>se~l an~en~ln~ent c~nil~ilics n~i(h all clcux~nls r>f Ihc~ l~u(tc ('<~un(~~ Gcn~•ral flan <ui~~ ~~<>ulJ>ri.~c~s ;u~ ~»~rrall intc~rnall~~ ct>nsistcill «~l~t>lc, s~>ccilica]1~~: ~l. 'hIic Inz~lx>yc~l I: I (I.inii~c~l Industrial) ~<~uc i~ t~<n~sistcnl «~iih (Itc I~r~~~x~sc~I In~lns(ria) General Plan d<~~5i;;n~iti~>n. 13. 'I'hc j7r~rj~~~~1 ~~~<>nld rc.tiul~ in (hc all<m;u~~~c• <>I~ lin~itcd indu~n~ia] dc~~c~l~>1>ux•n1 and huildin~s, such <<, ~~~.urh~>u,cs, iuini-.tit~~ra~c I~u~ilitic s, c~~ni~>nu~n( rcu(al ~~ards, a~st~u~hl~~ rises, ,uul li;;ht uiauul~achu in;; uses ~~~liich arc u~>t <~l~jecti~7n,tl~le, ~~laii<~~it>ns ~~r ~~I~li~usi~~~ 1~~~ reas~>n oI~ ci>>issi~~n ~>I~ u~~ise, sin<>I:e, dust, Cnnu~s, cintlers, heat, I>ri~;h~ lights, ~~ihra~i~>ii, ra~liati<>n rcliise ni<<ttrr, <~r ~ti~ater carried ~~~~iste, anal «~hich ~1<~ u~>t im~<~l~~e the I~,tn~llin;; ~~I~ll~u~uuahlc, e~~>1~7si~~c, <rr ilanticr<>us n~ateri,ils. ('. "I~lic ~~r<>Eu>se~l Lin~ite~l In~lnsU ial r<~ne is c~>n~~ri~ihle ~cilh the e~i~liu;; ~r,ucel sires anti land use; in tlu• ~n~~>ject area, ~~~hich iiirlu<lc ~>~nrels Ili<l~ ~l~;ricultur.~l-Il~~si~l~~nti~~l ;ui~l Ii~~lusuial. Stu~r~~uu~liu;; ~rur~i~l~, i;ur;;~~ i>> sire f~~~c>u~ t?.~)I~ arres tt~ l~.l ,~<~res. [,~u~il iisc•s ~~n ne~u~l~~ ~rirccls incln~le ~I»~cllius al suhtu~h~ul tlcusi~ies, sn~,ill ~n~cluu~~ls, ~~<ir<<n~ licl~ls, ur.unil~actin~in;;,ii~l ,i:;ricul~ural In ~x~essiu;; uses, <uul flit Slate ll<>ute ~)~) hi;;lin~al~. :ln l~. l-acre ~>.n~ct.~l, ~chich is I~x~~Ue~l t<~ the s~>ntli ~>l~ the si(e acr<~ss an ahan~l<>ne~l railr<>a~>r<>~~e~l I~~>r a ~I'enlali~~e `iltlxli~~isi~m ~Tal> l~>r ei:;hlecn 1-acre ~~.urcls (1'~riu Palms Silh<li~~isi<>n) I). ~hhe uses l~erniitte~l i~7 the I.-I r~~ne ~u~c u~~t c~~x~clc~l lt> Ire inc<>nl~r~lihle «~ith the e~istin;; {~r ~n~~~lx~se~I resi~lcnlial l;urrl use., li>un<1 al<>n:; l~~a~ller :1~~enue au~I a~ljacem t~> the s~n~llieas~ and n~~rth~crst. an c~isliu~; 1.~O-lix~( ~~~i<lc railr<~a~l right-t~1-~r,~~~ (n«~~~ ah~UUlUne({~ ~l'Oltl(1 I)rOA'1(lc a~l(hll<)nal seEY,lral]<)ll lrt)nl the reslilell~l<ll %One a(I~acenl ~O the s<nilhires~. :ln c~islin;; I.iu~ite~l In~lustri,il rtt~~e lies st>n~h ~,I the site thal is als<~ a~ljaceni t<~ residential r~>nes. A~~ a~>~>~u~cul c~~iillic~s ~t~itl~ rite cslal~lishe~l character ~>r Cuncti~>niu;; <~Cthe snrr~xu~~lin,.; c~>nuuunit~ is ~-l~i~l~•ut at thi; 1<x.~li~>n, "l~hr Jn~<>jrcl side is I<x~al~•~) ~~itliiu the ('il~ c>I~t'hic~~'s S~~h~~rc t,l lullneuce. ~l~hc Citc's ~nrr<>uiu;; ~~1~ the site i~ ~l[. {I.i;;h~ ~lanul~~u~tiiriu:;), ~~ilVi << Gcueral Plan land nse ~lesi:;na~i~~n ~~I ;1l.nutlacturiu;; anal ~~~arch~~usiu~. "1'hc III, r<>ne is <<~~l~lic~l t~> area., al~ln~>i>riate l~>r light as~cn~hl~~ anal n~an~il~ac~urin;; ~uu) is siiuilar l~~ the I,-1 (I.iuiiictl In~luslri~il} rt~ut~ rc~~ucslc~l uu~ier Ibis ~n<~jccl. ~I~hz~ (~ii~~ has crnunu~uictl that the in~<7pt~se~l General Pl~u~ :~~ucu~ln~cut au~l IZ~ r~~iir is c<>nsislen( ~~~itli the (~it~~'s I>rrrimin;; ~lcsi;;nati~~n au~) n~> c~~nllicts ~~~ith a~lu~~le~l l~la~~s <~r Jx~licirs is antici~r~te<1 t<> ~x.~cur ~~~ith this ~~rr>jccl's <i~>~n~~~~<<I. I^'. "hhe 13titte C'~~n~ill~ .1ss~x~iati<>i> ~~I~ G~nrnuneuts {130;1(:) fi~l~~) rclxn~t <>I~ the Slab Il~>ntc ~)~)/Scnitli;;atc .1~enuc Intcrchau;;c an~i Circulati~~n Sin<l~ (()c1~>hcr 1~)t)~?} rcc~>>i>>ucutls scti~eral circ~il<<ti<~n imj>rtn~cnu~nls I~~>r ibis <ura, ti~~<~ ~~I ~cllich lu<<~~ ini[ru~t the ~~r~>jc~cl site. I~~>th ~>(~ these altcrnatil~es ~~~<>ul<l ser~~e t<~ enhance access anal circul~~ti~nl at this site and snrr<>tul~lin;; areas. {)ne rec<~nuncu~le~l iinln<~~~enu~nt calls li>r S~u~c~l~~~~t~~ ;i~~ruue t~> hr c~teu~le~l ({~ l~;ntlcr :1~~cnnc ti~i<< rile <<h<tn~I<~nc~l raih~<rul ri;;ht-<~[-n<n~, ~~~Ilicli is lax <<Ir~) adjacent tt> lhc~ s<~ulh ~>rn~x~ri~~ line oI~ the l~r<~ject site. "l~hc ~>thcr rcc~>>un~cn<le~) ini~~r~n~cincnt calls I~<>r.i Cr<>nta:;r r<>an the cas( si<lc ~>f rite site, a<lj<<ccnt t{~ IIi;;llti~~a~ ~)~>. This 1x>icutial fr<>nt,i;,c r~~a<1 ~ti'<~ul~i c<~nuecl h;nller .~~~cuue t<~ 0<>tn~trl~ llri~~e, u~~rih t>I~O~>nru~chc (~rcrl:.:~ `~O-I~tx>I huil~Iin;;-Crce>cthaclc is a~~l~lic<<hlc l~~ all clc~~el~>~~n~cnl I~r~>>ii the c~h;e <rC the r~iscnn~~it ~nn~suant I{~ 13ntle Uulllt~ ~ t)<le. ~~. I he I3utle ~ Olnll\ I',nl']rt>Ilnll'lllal I Ie;~ltll I~e~)al~lnlellt ln(h('ates that, hecallsc Ol lil~ll (lx~rche~l) ~;rc~un~l~l~ater and less than ~lcsir.~hle site ih~aina;;e, ~n~~»~i~lin~; l~>r tin-site sc~~~~i;;e ~lisl~~~sal, ~1<>>uc-stir ~~~alcr sn~~l~l~~ ~ti~clls ,u~~l a~~~~r<~j~riale st~~rni ~~~a(cr ~lislaci:ti<il ~>u parcels of 1-acre or less would lac diElicult c~~en under the most optimal conditions (i.e., last percolation rites and lack oC~aatcr). hor this reason, the 1:ni~ironmcnta) Ilealtli I~i~~ision reduires that anti future subdi~~isions of the site pro~~ide ad~Iilional soil tests ~h<<t meet Butte County reduircnlents l<n- on-site se«~age disposal in the. Chico Ltrhan Area, appro~~~ed comniunih' ~~~~~iter systems «r a>nnections to approaed systems, and appro~-al of a draina~;c: Man. These reduirenients arc set l~~rth under itilitigatiou l~Icasurc #~3. I~. The pr~~jcct will conlt~rn~ to the rcduircn~ents oC tlic I3uttc County Dire 1~cpartmcnt/Calilornia Department oI~ Forestr}~ ~ti~itli the inclusion of Mitit;~ltion ~leasurc #5, which specifies reduircments Cor (ire li_ti°drants, fire flows and specifications for access for Eire apparatus. In order to En~otect water duality and habitat ~~alue of Comanche Creek, the Departlllent «f 1~ish ~ Gan~e~ redtlires a 1 iO tool, non-de~~elopment setback buffer nieasure~l li-om the Centerline ol~ Comanche C're~.~k. "hhis reduiremcut is set tort 1 under ~Iiti~;atiotl ~'Icasurc #`?. _l. Visual ii7lpacts ~ti°ill be miti~;atcd dlrou~;h the inclusion ol~ ;4~Iiti~;atiou tilcasures #1, «~llich reduires a no-dc~~elopment bull~er bct~~~ecii the lrouta~;e road and tlic State '.Route 9{) right-o1-~~~ay fence. "hllis buffer shall prese«~e the trees aloii~; the Siatc I Ii;;h~ti<«~. Ii. Runol~l~t;cneratcd l>~~ the proposal ~t~ill be miti~;ate~l tlirou~;~h the inclusion of ~Iiti~;atiou ~Icasure #~1~, ~~~hich reduires appro~~a] ofa drainane plan that shall specify Ixnv draina~;c ~t~aters are detained on-site and/or conti~c~_'ed to the nearest natural or plihliel}~ main(ained ch-ainage channel or facilit~~, and That them shall l7e iw net increase in the prak runoff 110~~~ to said channel or lacilitti~. \O~~','1`III~:Rhl'ORE, 131; I'I' R1:SOI.~'ED <<s follo~~~s: 'hhe General Plan rlnunduient to Lulustrial as sho~~~u on d~c attached l~:~llibit :~-1 arc hereb~~ incorporatctl in~ re(~ercncc. `?. "I~lie Genera) Plan Amen~hnent is hereb~~ adoptctl and 1~~~ the Board oI Supen~isors ol~ the Count~~ of 13uttc as aulendntcuts to du: Butte Couut~~ General Ylan Land I'se 1:Icmcnt, said Anicndments to be the land use policy for the Coitnt~` ol~ 13utle in the afTectcd area Cor all Iindiu;;s pursu~lnt to law. 131: I"l, FL~R"hI iI~;R RI;SOI,~'1~D, that pursuant to Go~~crluuent Code Section fi5~~5~) that t}ic General flan be eu~l<>rscd to show that the abotir ~unendmcnts Ilati~e been appro~~ed b~~ this Iioar~l. Pi1SSl':U .'1iA'U :11)O1'"1'l~;l) I>~ Ilic 13ullc• ('~~uul~~ 13r7ar<1 ~>CSu~x~rci.~<~rs <~n this 7th tlai' ~~f ,1u;;us1, ~O0~, fn' (I~c It~ll~»>~in;; ~~ulc: ll'I'.S: Supervisors Beeler, Dolan, Houx, Yamaguchi and Chair Josiassen O1:'i: None ~i1~S1~;A"1': None 1O'1' 1%O"1'1\(~: None (' r~,J<>si sscn, ('I t.1IlZ11ati liii`t~t.' unl~~ l~<r,u~r; ~l"1"1~1~:5~1~: Paul Jlclntc~sh, ('liicl~:1<1n~inisU~a(i~~c OIliccr au<I ('lcrl: gal tl~r 13r~ar~l ~~ ~_ I ,~ r 1 I ~I I LLB ~ I ~{{ ~ ;F ~,~ /'y; ___ ~ I _-_ r~~ V8 ~ ~. ~.. _ ,_ Fai Sr _ f~Y m U ~-~!~__ C ~., ~_ l ( ,., ~ _; --mot[ ', P ,4 eCf~ .. -- 44 t' ~ ~ - ~ ~~.~ Project Location ?~ ~~~ ~ ~ ,.._W -~~ ~ ~ ~s s~ -'~ 10.05 _ ~' ~ P Pie "'~ =~ ~~----__ ' - - ~` ~~---_ a s.a1 ~-=- ~/ c~ 22a~ ,% _ -_~- r - , ~, AR / ~os~ r ~ z ~~P 8 y9~~ .. .. ` stir df"s OFC ~L~~,;-~_ ,. ~ ~ ~-~. I jParcel is located wifhin Flood Zone A-E" & A O" ~"~~ __ _ ~~:' ``. ~ oFe i -~ ,~ _~ , MAP AMENDING Exhibit: A 1 CHICO AREA LAI~TD USE PLAN File; GPA/RZ 02-01 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM AGRICU<_TURAL RESIDENTIAL TO INDUSTRIAL N Butte County Board of Supervisors Resolution Date EXHIBIT A-2 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUTTE COUNTY INITIAL STUDY AND PROPOSED MITIGATTD NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR GPA/RZ 02-01 (Becky Yount) Project tiame Yount General Flan :1me~ .Went and Rezone, File # GPA 02-01 COUNTY OF BUTTE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INITIAL STUDY FOR GENERAL PLAN AIYIENDMENT AND REZONE (BECKY YQI~N7) 1.0 PROJECT INFORMATION A. ApplicantlOwner: Becky Yount B. Staff Contact: Daniel C. Breedon, Senior Planner C. Project Name: Yount General Plan Amendment and Rezone D. Project Location: On the west side of State Route 99, between Speedway Avenue and Entler Avenue in the South Chico Area. E. Type of Application: General Plan Amendment and Rezone F. Assessor's Parcel Number: 40-030-0~5 (portion} (~. Project Site Size: 8.2 (+i-}acres of a 17.3 {+r-) acre parcel. H. Current Zoning: SR-1 (Suburban Residential, 1-acre parcels) General Plan Designation: Agricultural Residential Environmental Setting: The project site has been at various times developed with an orchard and row crops but has been left fallow during the past year. An agricultural well is located on the site. Walnut trees are located along the east property line, adjacent to Highway 99. The site slopes very gently to the west, and has a slope of less than 1°i~. Site elevation is 213 to 217 feet above sea level. Comanche Creek (also known as Edgar Slough) traverses the north portion of the site. Oaks and riparian vegetation along the Comanche Creek corridor extend onto the project site. The property is located within "AE" and "AO" 100- year flood zones. Noise from vehicles on State Route 99 is prominent throughout the property. K. Surrounding Land Uses: Surrounding parcels range in size from 0.94 to 18.1 acres. Properties to the north of the site are located within the City of Chico. Surrounding land uses include suburban residential to the north and south, industrial to the west and south, and Highway 99 to the east. The parcel to the south of the site is undeveloped, but a tentative subdivision map on that parcel was recently approved for eighteen 1-acre parcels. The project site is located within the City of Chico's Sphere of Influence and the Chico Urban Area. L. Project Description: The applicant is requesting a General Plan Amendment to change the General Plan Designation from "Agricultural Residential" to "Industrial", and a Rezone to change the zoning from SR-1 {Suburban Residential, 1-acre parcels) to L-I (Limited Industrial). iii. Public Agency Approvals: Butte County Development Services Department, Butte County Environmental Health Department, Butte County Public Works Department, Butte County Fire Department, and Butte County Air Quality Management District. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 1 ^ Project tiame~ Y'uunt General Plan Amy _~nent and Rezone, File ~# GPA 0~-0 l 2.0 DETER.VHNATION [ J I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION would be prepared. [X] I find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, there would 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 would 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 by: a~ iel C. Breedon, Senior Planner Date ` ~1~>I~7 _ Reviewed by: ~ . A. ~ieleka, Principal Planner Date 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 die checklist on the following pages. [X] 4.1 Aesthetics [X] 4.4 Biological Resources [X] 4.7 Hazards;'Hazardous 14laterial [ ] 4.10 ,Liineral Resources [X] 4.13 Public Services [X] 4.16 UtilitiesService Systems B. Evaluation of Environs [ ] 4.2 Agriculture Resources [X] 4.3 Air Quality [ ] 4.5 Cultural Resources [ ] 4.6 Geologic Processes [X] 4.8 HydrologylWater Quality [ ] 4.9 Land Use [ ] 4.11 Noise [ ] 4.12 Housing [ ] 4.14 Recreation [ ] 4.15 TransportatiorvTraffic [X] 4.17 Mandatory Findings of Significance nental 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 ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 2 ^ Project Name: Yount Genezal Plan .4n.. ,:ment and Rezone, File +t GP:~ Q?-Ol apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards, (e.g., the project would not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants based on aproject-specific screening analysis. } 2) All answers must take account of the whale 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 deternuned 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 CEQ.A 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 j Mitigation iVleasures: 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 potentia] impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page ar pages where the statement is substantiated. 7} Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 3 ^ Project 'Fame, Yount General Plan An,...,ament and Rezone, File 4 GP:1 ~2-Q1 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 4.1 AESTHETICVISUAL RESOURCES: Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed Would the 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 X buildin s within a state scenic hi hwa '? c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or X ualit of the site and its surroundin s? d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare X which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Impact Discussion: a. - d. The project would result in the allowance of limited industrial development and buildings, such as warehouses, mini-storage facilities, equipment rental yards, assembly uses, and light manufacturing uses which are not objectionable, obnoxious or offensive by reason of emission of noise, smoke, dust, fumes, cinders, heat, bright lights, vibration, radiation refuse matter, or water carried waste and which do not involve the handling of flammable, explosive, or dangerous materials. The uses permitted in the L-I zone are not expected to be incompatible with the existing residential land uses found along Speedway and Ender ,4venues and adjacent to the southeast and northwest. An existing 150-foot wide railroad right-oI= way (now abandoned) would provide additional separation from the residential zone adjacent to the southwest. .4n existing Limited Industrial zone lies south of the site that is also adjacent to residential zones. No apparent conflicts with the established character or functioning of the surrounding community is anticipated. The California Department of Transportation states that the proposed frontage road easement adjacent to State Route 99 should not be located immediately adjacent to the highway right-of--way fence. CalTrans recommends including a setback buffer between the two roads to ensure that existing landscaping and trees are retained thus protecting the aesthetic resources along State Route 99. This requirement has been set forth below as a project mitigation measure. :~1itiEation Measure #1 In order to ensure that site landscaping and the existing trees adjacent to State Route 99 can be maintained, a no-disturbance buffer shall be included between the frontage road and the State Route 99 right-of--way fence. Removal of any vegetation within this buffer would be prohibited without the consent of CalTrans. This mitigation would be applicable at the time of construction of any portion of the frontage road. This mitigation shall be incorporated by reference into a Conditional Zoning Agreement between the applicant'landow~ner and the County. Ptan Requirements: This mitigation shall be placed on the conditional zoning agreement. Timing: The requirements of this mitigation shall be imposed upon any future development of the frontage road. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Fage 4 ^ ProjecC :Fame: Yount General Plan Amr.,,.ment and Rezone, File tt GPA OZ-Q I Monitoring: The Planning Division shall ensure that the mitigation is included on the Conditional Zoning Agreement. The Department of Public Works shall ensure compliance during road construction. CalTrans shall ensure compliance through routine inspection. 4.2 AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: Potentially Less Than Less Than 1o Reviewed Would the proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Yiitigation Document [ncorporated a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the X Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use'? b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or X a Williamson Act Contract`? c Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in X conversion of Farrriland, to non-a ricultural use? Impact Discussion: a. - c. The soils on the site have a Sail Service Classification of II, which is considered prime agricultural soil (Butte County Master Environmental Assessment, Section 1.6). The project site is located in an area that is designated for suburban residential uses, not intense agricultural uses. The SR-1 zoning of the site allows limited agricultural uses, including the keeping of farm animals, as an accessory use. The Butte County General Plan includes an Agricultural Element that makes policy recommendations for development setbacks from agricultural land uses. This project is not subject to the provisions of the Agricultural Element because the site, and all surrounding parcels, have General Plan land use designations of "Agricultural-Residential", "High Density Residential", or "Industrial". The Agricultural Element only applies policies to lands within the County that are designated as "Orchard & Field Crops". The Butte County Agricultural Commissioner indicates that the proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezone would not be detrimental to any existing agricultural operations and constitutes a logical contiguous extension of urban land uses to the area. There is no California Land Conservation Agreement ("Williamson Act"} contract affecting this property. Mitigation Measure: stone required. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 5 ^ Project ti'ame Yount General Plan :~m~.,,,ment and Rezone, File # GPA 02-01 4.3 AIU Q>L~AIJ>ITY: Would the ro osal: Potentially Less Than Less Than Yo Reviewed p p Significant Significant Significant Impact tinder Impact with Impact Previous :Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the a licable air uali Ian? X b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality X 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 X air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed uantitative thresholds for ozone reeursors '? d. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? X e. Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of eo le? X Impact Discussion: a. - c. 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 "attainment' if these standards are met and "nonattainment" if they are not met. In addition, each agency has several levels of classifications based on severity of the problem. According to the Butte County Air Quality Management District (BCAQMD), Butte County and all northern Sacramento Valley Air Districts have been designated as "moderate" nonattainment areas for the state standards for ozone (03) and fine particulate matter (Pl1i~). Currently, Butte County is in attainment for all the federal (less stringent) air quality standards. Fugitive dust emissions may occur during development activities on the site, such as excavation for building foundations, which may create a temporary nuisance to persons residing or working near the project site if measures are not taken to reduce the emissions. These types of violations are investigated by the Air Quality Management District (AQMD). AQMD would im~estigate any complaints and ensure that measures are taken to address any substantiated nuisance conditions. d. The proposed use would not subject any adjacent sensitive receptor to substantial pollution concentrations because none of the permitted uses within the Limited Industrial zone generate substantial pollution concentrations. The project Mould not create any odors. Jlitibation `Leasure: cone required. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 6 ^ Pn~~cc[ Vame Y~nuit ~h~neral Plan .~m~...~ment and Rezone, File tt GPA 02-01 -~.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: ~`~ould the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed 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 X species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, X regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? e. Slave a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 or the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, X vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, tilling, hvdrolo ical interru lion, 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 X wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nurse sites'? e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources such as a tree X reservation olic ordinance`? f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation X Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation lan'? G A reduction in the numbers, a restriction in the range, or an impact to the critical habitat of any unique, rare, X threatened, or endan eyed s ecies of animals? h. A reduction in the diversity or numbers of animals onsite (including mammals, birds, reptiles, X a hibians, fish or invertebrates ? i. A deterioration of existing fish or wildlife habitat (for X fora in , breedint=„ roostin , nestin ,etc. ? j. Introduction of barriers to movement of any resident X or mi ato fish or wildlife s ecies? k. Introduction of any factors (light, fencing, noise, human presence andior domestic animals} which could X hinder the normal activities of wildlife? Impact Discussion: Mapping provided by die California Department of Fish and Game shows no rare or endangered plant or animal life at the project site or vicinity. The project is not located within a deer range according to mapping provided by the ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 7 ^ Project Name: Yount General Plan :~n._ .~ment and Rezone, File ~ GPA o2-01 Department of Fish and Game. Much of the site has been disturbed by domestic activities such as gardening, grading and brush removal and agricultural activities associated with the previous orchard use. As a result of previous disturbance, most of the site has been invaded by non-native plants and weedy species. Comanche Creek (also known as Edgar Slough) traverses the northern portion of the site. Additionally, riparian vegetation along the Comanche Creek corridor extends onto the northern portion of site. The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) commented on the riparian habitat in this area. DFG recommends that a 150-foot no- development-buffer be established to protect the riparian vegetation along Comanche Creek. DFG also recommends the use of water quality ponds, oiUgrit separators, and other Best Management Practices for removing pollutants and sediments from water originating from site development This recommendation has been set forth below as a mitigation measure. The mitigation would be incorporated by reference into the Conditional Zoning Agreement. The proposal would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. This project would have an impact on fish andlor wildlife habitat. Assessment of fees under Public Resources Code Section 210$9 and as defined by Fish & Game Code Section 711.4 is necessary. Fees are payable by the project applicant upon filing of the Notice of Determination by the Lead P.gency. Miti~atian Measure #2 To protect water quality and habitat value of Comanche Creek, the Department of Fish & Game requires a 150 foot, non-development setback buffer measured from the Centerline of Comanche Creek, with the following requirements: a) No fill shall be placed within the buffer either during or after construction; b) Grading is prohibited within the buffer; c} Ail vegetation within Che buffer shall be protected during construction; d) Covenants, codes, and restrictions shall be established that prohibit disposal of lawn clippings, oil chemicals or trash of any kind within the setback buffer; e} Temporary fencing shall be placed along the buffer during all construction activities to ensure that the area is not disturbed; and f) Water quality ponds, oiUgrit separators, and other Best Management Practices for removing pollutants and sediments from water originating from surfaced areas shall be installed. Water quality ponds should be sized to at least hold the fast one-half inch of rainfall before spilling; This mitigation shall be incorporated by reference into a Conditional Zoning Agreement between the applicantllandowner and the County. Ptan Requirements: This mitigation shall be placed on the conditional zoning agreement and all building plans. Timing: The requirements of this mitigation shall be imposed upon any future development. i~lanitoring: The Planning Division shall ensure that the mitigation is included on the Conditional Zoning Agreement. The Department of Development Services shall ensure that development conforms to the requirements during building activity. The Department of Fish and Game shall ensure compliance through routine inspection. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 8 ^ Project :~an;e Yount Veneral Plan Am~..~ment and Rezone, File ft GP:~ 02-01 4.5 CL"LTC"RaL RESOLrRCES: Would the proposal: Potentially Signitcant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant do Impact Reviewed 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 archaeolo ical resource ursuant to 15064.5? X e. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or uni ue eolo is feature? X d. Disturb any human remains, including thaw interred outside of formal cemeteries? X Impact Discussion: a. - d. The subject property is located in an area identified as having a low archeological sensitivity according to archeological mapping maintained by Butte County. The soils on the site have also been extensively disturbed due to agricultural activities, and the chance of fmding any undisturbed cultural resources at the project site is considered ]ow. No impact is expected to occur with respect to archeological resources as a result of this proposal. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.6 GEOLOGIC PROCESSES: Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant do Impact Reviewed L,'nder 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: I . Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the X State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division oflrlines and Geology Special Publication 4?. 2. Strong seismic ground shaking? X 3. Seismic-related ground failure, including X liquefaction`? 4. Landslides? X b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of to soil? X e. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, X and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral s readin ,subsidence, li uefaction or colla se? ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 9 ^ Prolert tiame: Yount C;eneral Plan Amc,..,mer,C and Rezone, File r GPA D2-01 ti`'ould the ro osal: Potentially Less Than Less Than do Reviewed p p Significant Significant Signitican[ Impact Under i Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1- 8 of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating X substantial risks to Life or roe `? 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 X or waste water? Impact Discussion: The Seismic Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that all of $utte County is in Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zane VIII. 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, located approximately 18 miles from the project site, where activity on August 1, 1475 resulted in the Oroville earthquake. This earthquake had a Richter magnitude of ~.7 and resulted in approximately 2.2 miles of ground rupture along the western flank of Cleveland Hill. In the northwest corner of Butte County near Chico there are a series of short, north-northwest trending faults similar to the Cleveland Hill fault. These faults appear to be an extension of the Bear Mountain Fault or Foothills Shear Zone. Minor seismic activity has occurred in the area of these short faults; however, other geologic evidence indicates these faults are not active (Butte County General Plan 1977}. The 80-mile-1on~ :vlidland-Sweitzer fault is located approximately ~0 miles southwest of the project site. This fault is considered active and has caused historic earthquakes of Richter magnitudes 6 to 6.9 in the area in 1892. There is some speculation as to the exact location of the historic earthquake epicenters and some question if they actually occurred on the Midland-Sweitzer fault (Butte County, 1977). Approximately ~ miles west of Butte County there is a north trending fault system known as the Willows fault. This fault is approximately 40 miles tong and displaces Cretaceous sediment in the Sacramento Valley. It does not appear to displace surface sediment and has been mapped principally by geophysical methods. However, there have been enough historical seismic events in the vicinity of this fault to conclude that it should be considered potentially active {Butte County General Plan 1977). A moderate earthquake occurred on the afternoon of Friday, August ]0, 2001, centered about nine nules west of Portola, California, and about 50 miles east of the project site. Very little damage occurred as a result of this earthquake, which was had a magnitude of 5.5, but brief ground shaking was felt in Chico during the earthquake and the aftershocks. This earthquake occurred in the Mohawk Valley Fault Zone, and this area of California experiences a magnitude five or higher earthquake approximately every 20 years, according to the University of California, Berkeley Seismological Laboratory. Historical events in the area include the following: Table 1 Historical Seismic Events near Recent Portola Event Near Portola -Mohawk Valle Fault Zone Year Ma nitude Location 1875 6.2 40 km to the NNE near Janesville 1888 6.2 20 km to the SSW near Blairsden 1959 5.6 40 km to the ESE near Verdi 1966 6.0 60 km to the SSE near Truckee Source: ,4dapted from information provided by the California Division of Mines and Geology and posted on the UC- Berkc~ley Setsmologicul Laboratory x~eb site (http:l/t-~~~rtir_seisnto.bt~rkeJe~~.edu/sei.crnn~. The intensity of ground shaking at any specific site depends on the characteristics of the earthquake, the distance from the earthquake, and on the local geologic soils and conditions. At present, there are insufficient data to predict ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 10 ^ Project Lame: Yount C;eneral Pian Am. ,icn[ and Rezone, File +# GP:~ 02-01 accurarely the expected ground motions at various locations in Butte County. However, strong seismic ground shaking is closely related to the proximity of active fault lines. Although there is insufficient data to predict these forces, the closest mapped Fault-Rupture Zone is the Cleveland Hills fault line. The Cleveland Hills fault line is the only fault line in Butte County that is recognized under the Alquist-Priolo Special Study Zones Act to pose a threat from fault rupture. Seismic risk is not limited to faults which have been currently identified. Some earthquakes originate from unknown sources sometimes characterized as "background seismicity" or "floating earthquakes". The Butte County Master Environmental Assessment indicates that it is reasonable to assume that background seismicity could produce earthquakes as large as Richter magnitude (modified Mercalli intensity scale) 6.5 virtually anywhere in Butte County. There is no current evidence that an earthquake larger than magnitude 6.5 would occur at this Location. Earthquakes at this magnitude are generally felt by all persons, but damage is generally slight to minor, with fallen chimneys and cracked plaster the most prominent damage. Richter magnitude 6.5 is not subjectively characterized vn the intensity scale, but a magnitude 7 is generally characterized by negligible damage, especially in buildings of good design and construction. Considerable damage can occur in poorly built ar badly designed structures. Like most of central California, the site can be expected to be subjected to seismic ground shaking at some future time. Accordingly, all buildings, pipes, light poles, roadways, and other improvements would be designed and installed in accordance with Uniform Building requirements. Because the project appears to be located such that the probability of significant ground shaking is low, and because the structures would be designed and installed in accordance with Uniform Building Code standards for the appropriate Seismic Hazard Zone, potential geologic impacts wvuld be less than significant. The Butte County Seismic Safety Element's Liquefaction Potential Map indicates that the site has a generally low potential for liquefaction. The impact would be less than significant. The Subsidence and Landslide Pvtential tilap of the Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that there is no potential for landslides in this area. No impact is anticipated. The Subsidence and Landslide Potential flap also indicates that the property is located within an area of heavy groundwater withdrawal and is a potential subsidence area. Although so designated, this designation is general in nature, and is applicable to virtually all of the Central Valley area of Butte County. Although subsidence is a problem in al] of the Central Valley in California due to groundwater withdrawals for irrigation, there has not been any documented incidents that indicates a specific problem at this location. No impact is anticipated. The Erosivn Potential ~iap of the Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that there is no erosion potential at this site. ~o impact is anticipated. The Conservation Element's Expansive Sails ~iap indicates that the project site has a moderate expansive soil designation. Na impact is anticipated. The Building Division may require that the foundations of future dwelling on the site be designed and constructed to handle the shrink swell characteristics of expansive soils. Standard grading and foundation design would reduce any potential impacts to a Level of insignificance. The Butte County Environmental Health Division indicated that groundwater could present a problem to the performance of on-site sewage disposal systems. Environmental Health required the applicant to monitor groundwater over the 1999-2000 wet season. Based upon this information, Environmental Health concluded that on-site sewage disposal could be utilized for the proposed uses allowed under this proposal. h[iti~ation 6~Ieasure: done required ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Pas;e 11 ^ Prujc ct Name: Y"punt General Plan Amcnament and Rezone, File # GPA 0~-01 4. ~ HAZARDS Al D HA7_.ARDOUS MATERIALS: Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed `W`ould the proposaL• 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 X dis osal of hazardous materials'? b. Create a significant hazard to the public ar the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and X accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- X uarter mile of an existin or ro osed schools`? d. Be located an a site which is included on a List of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65462.5 and, as a result, X would it create a significant hazard to the public or the em~ironment? e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, tivhere such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the X project result in a safety hazard for people residing or workin r in the ro~ect area? f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people X residing or workin i in the ra ect area? g Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency X evacuation lan? h. Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including X where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands`? Impact Discussion: The project site is not lacated an or near any sources of hazardous materials and would not create any hazardous materials. No impact is anticipated. The property is noC located within the vicinity of an airport, airport land-use plan, ar private airstrip, and does not interfere with an adopted emergency response plan ar emergency evacuation plan. No impact is anticipated. The project is located in an area with an unclassified fire hazard, indicating it is in an urban area. Due to the urban nature of the project area, the project would not expose people to the hazards of wildfires. ltiti~ation iVleasure: None required. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Divisian ^ Page 12 ^ Pn>iect ~~amc. 1~ount Ciencral Plan ,•~mc...~~~ent and Rezone, Pile # GPA 02-O1 ~.~ HYDROLOGY A~iD WATER QUALITY: Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed ~~ ou(d the proposal Significant Significant Significant Impact l`nder [mpact with [mpact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge re uirements? X b. Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production X rate of preexisting nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses far which ermits have been ted ? c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course X of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site`? d. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or X amount of surface runoff in a rnatuter which would result in floodin on- or off-site? e. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage X systems or provide substantial additional sources of olluted runoff'? f. Otherwise substantial) de ode water uali `? X g Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped by Federal Flood Hazard Boundary, Flood X Insurance Rate ~1ap, or other flood hazard delineation ma ~~ h. Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures X which would ede or redirect flood flows? i. Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury, or death involving flooding, including flooding as X a result of the failure of a levee or dam? Inundation b seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? X Impact Discussion: a. - f The project would allow for the construction of buildings allowed under the Limited Industrial zone. The wastewater generated by this development would be handled by on-site septic systems. The Butte County Em ironmental Health Department indicates that, because of high (perched} groundwater and less than desirable site drainage, providing for on-site sewage disposal, domestic water supply wells and appropriate storm water dispersal on parcels of 1-acre or less would be difficult even under the most optimal conditions (i.e., fast percolation rates and lack of water). For this reason, the Environmental Health Division is recommending that any future subdivisions of the site provide additional soil tests that meet Butte County requirements for on-site sewage disposal in the Chico Urban Area, approved community water systems or connections to approved systems, and approval of a drainage plan. These requirements have been set-forth in a miti~atian measure below. This mitigation measure would be implemented through the use of a Conditional Zoning Agreement. The agreement would specify that any future land division would be subject to the Environmental Health Division's requirements. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 13 ^ Project Name. Yount General Plan :~mc._.nent and Rezone, File # GPA 02-O1 Domestic water for the future development would be obtained from individual on site-wells. The project site is located in an area that contains large aquifers. Avery minor decrease in groundwater supplies may occur as a result of this project. The applicant has prepared a conceptual drainage plan showing that site drainage and storm water run-off would be directed to a detention basin (325 ft. x 20 x 3 feet deep, with 2:1 side slopes) providing for storage of 19,869 cubic feet of water. The applicant's engineer estimates that this amount of storage would be acceptable for the anticipated development of the site. Final approval of the drainage plan would be required prior to site development. Prior to issuance of building permits, a drainage plan must be submitted and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plan shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained on site or conveyed to the nearest natural or publicly maintained drainage channel or facility and shall provide that there shall be no net increase in the peak runoff flow to said channel or facility. This requirement has been set-forth below as a mitigation measure for the project, to be included by reference on the Conditional Zoning Agreement. g. - i. A minor amount of the northern portion of the project site is located in an "AE" flood zone, and the remainder of the site is located in an "AO" flood zone (Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map 06007C-OS 1 OC, dated June 8, 1998). The "AE" flood zone indicates azeas that are subject to a 100-year flood and for which the base flood elevations have been determined. The "AO" flood zone indicates areas that are subject to a 100-year flood with average flood depths of 1 to 3 feet and the average depths are determined. The average flood depth for the project site is one (1) foot. The flooding potential originates from Comanche Creek, which is located adjacent to the northern portion of the project site. Butte County Code does not prohibit the building of structures in a 100-year flood zone but requires that the lowest floor of any structure must be located at least one (1) foot above the base flood elevation (Butte County Code Section 26-24). The Butte County Building Division would ensure that lowest floor level of new structures placed on the site comply with this standard. Risk from inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow is not expected at this site. No impact is anticipated to occur. Mitigation itifeasure #3: In order to ensure that future subdivision of the site takes place in accordance with Butte County standards and, therefore, minimizes water quality and drainage impacts associated with the development of on-site sewage disposal, storm water drainage, and water supply wells, any subsequent subdivision of the site shall be subject to the following requirements: 1. Additional soil tests, including soil profiles and percolation rates shall be performed and approved by Butte County Environmental Health. 2. Provide a County approved community water system or connect to an existing State or county system. 3. Provide a solution to the management of storm water drainage other than on-site dispersal. 4. Subsequent development must meet Butte County requirements for on-site sewage disposal in the Chico Urban Area. This mitigation shall be incorporated by reference into a Conditional Zoning Agreement between the applicant/landowner and the County. Plan Requirements: This mitigation shall be placed on the conditional zoning agreement ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 14 ^ Project tiame: Yount General Plan :~meu~„rc;nt and Kezone, File it GPA o2-Q t 'Timing: The requirements of this mitigation shall be imposed upon any future subdivision or parcel map application. Monitoring: The Platning Division shall ensure that the requirements are imposed upon any future land division application. Mitigation Measure #~: Prior to site development and building permit issuance, a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plans shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained on site and or conveyed to the nearest natural or publicly maintained drainage channel or facility and shall provide that there shall be no net increase in the peak runoff flow to said channel or facility. This mitigation shall be incorporated by reference into a Conditional Zoning Agreement between the applicant/landowner and the County. Plan Requirements: The mitigation shall be placed on the conditional zoning agreement and shown on all building plans. Tithing: The drainage plan shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits. Monitoring: The Department of Public Works shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this mitigation. ~.9 LAND USE: `Would th l Potentially Less Than Less Than do Keviewed e proposa : Significant Significant Significant Impact tinder Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document [ncorporated a. Ph sicall divide an established communi ? 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, local coastal program, or zoning X ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or miti atin an environmental effect? c. Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation lan or natural communi conservation lan? X Impact Discussion: a. Surrounding parcels are zoned SR-l, L-I (Limited Industrial), or M-1 (Light Industrial) and have a General Plan land use designation of Agricultural-Residential or Industrial. Surrounding parcels range in size from x.94 acres to 18.1 acres. Land uses on nearby parcels include dwellings at suburban densities, small orchards, vacant fields, manufacturing and agricultural processing uses, and State Route 99. An 18.1-acre parcel, which is located to the south of the site across the abandoned railroad right-of--way has an approved Tentative Subdivision Map for eighteen 1-acre parcels. The proposed Limited Industrial zone is compatible with the existing parcel sizes and land uses in the project azea. The project would not physically divide an established community. No impact is anticipated to incurred. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 15 ^ Project tiame: Fount General Plan Amenu~nent and Rezone, Fife # GPA 02-01 h. The project site is located within the City of Chico's Sphere of Influence. The City's prezoning of the site is ~fL (Light Manufacturing}, with a General Plan land use designation of Manufacturing and G~'arehousing. The ML zone is applied to areas appropriate for light assembly and manufacturing and is similar to the L-I {Limited Industrial) zone requested under this project. The City has commented that the proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezone is consistent with the City's prezoning designation. No conflicts with adopted plans or policies is anticipated to occur. The proposal would not conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. No impact is anticipated to occur. 1litit?ation Measure: None required 4.10 MINERAL RESOURCES: Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed Would the proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document incorporated a. Result in the loss of availability of a known tnineral resource that would be of value to the region and the X residents of the state'? b. Result in the loss of availability of alocally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local X eneral Ian, s ecific lan, or other land use lan? Impact Discussion: The proposed project would not use or extract any mineral or energy resources and would not restrict access to known mineral resource areas. Therefore, the project would have no impact on mineral resources. ~Iiti~ation Measure: None required 4.11 iVTOISE: Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed w~aUld the proposal: Significant Significant Significant Impact 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 noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other X a encies'? b. Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive X round borne vibration or ound borne noise levels`? c. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing X without the ro'ect? d. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above X levels existin J without the ro'ect? ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 16 ^ Project ~ame~ Y~~unt General Plan An. .Went and Rezone, File # GPA 02-01 Would the o l Potentially Less Than Less Than do Reviewed pr posa : Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated e. Far 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, X would the project expose people residing or working in the ro'ect area to excessive noise levels? f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working X in the ro'ect area to excessive noise levels? Impact Discussion: a. - d. Ambient noise in the vicinity of the project site is influenced primarily by vehicular traffic an State Route 99, which lies on the project's east side. According to the Chico General Plan Draft EIR (August, 1994), which contains the most recent noise measurements available in the project area, the 65 dB Ldn noise contour is located approximately 246 feet from the Highway 99 centerline (approximately 150 feet from the edge of the Highway 99 right-of--way). The 60 dB Ldn noise contour is located at a distance of 529 feet from the Highway 99 centerline (approximately 420 feet from the edge of the Highway right-of--way). Staff took noise measurements on the project using the Planning Division's Larson Davis 720 noise meter. At a distance of approximately 100 feet from the Highway 99 right-of--way, noise levels ranged from X8.2 to b 1 dB (Leq). For comparison, additional noise measurements were taken at the Highway 99 right-of- way, which ranged from 78.1 to 78.5 dB (Leg). The noise measurements were taken at one-minute intervals. Chart No. -1 of the Butte County General Plan Noise Element shows that industrial uses are normally acceptable with a noise level up to 7~ dB and conditionally acceptable with a noise level up to 80 db. It is not expected that uses permitted under the proposed Limited Industrial zone would be subject to inappropriate noise levels. Gses associated with this project would not create a significant increase in ambient noise levels within or in proximity to the project site. Construction activities on the site would temporarily generate high noise levels on and adjacent to the project site intermittently during project development activities, especially during grading activities. This construction noise would not have a significant impact on nearby residents because the noise would be intermittent and short-term in nature. Very little grading would be necessary due to the level topography of the site. e. - f. The project is not located in the vicinity of an airstrip or within an airport land use plan. No impact is anticipated. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 17 ^ Project Vame. Yount General Plan A.. .Went and Rezone, File # GPA 02-oi 4.12 HOUSING: ~T'ould the ro osal: Potentially Less Than [,ess Than iYo Reviewed p p Significant Significant Significant Impact Under [mpact 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 X extension of 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 re lacement housin elsewhere? X Impact Discussion: Butte County population has grown at a rate at or below official population projections for the past 10 years. Projected population for 2000 was 207,159, while the actual census population was 203,171. The percentage increase in population for Butte County between the 1990 and 2000 was 11.6%, or an equivalent of 1.1% of annual compounded growrth rate. The project would not significantly affect the population of the area because the proposed Limited Industrial uses would not influence population levels. The project would not displace individuals or housing. No impact would occur. Mitigation Measure: None required 4.13 PUBLIC SERVICES: Would the ro osal: Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed p p Significant Significant Significant Impact Under Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated a. ~4'ould the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of or need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in X order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for an of the ublic services'? b. Fire rotection? X c. Police Protection? X d. Schools? X e. Parks'? X f. Other ublic services? X Impact Discussion: The project would not result in the need for new governmental facilities or a physical alteration to existing governmental facilities. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 18 ^ Project ~'ame~ Yount General Plan An. ant and Rezone, File €i GPA 62-01 b. The project site is located in an area designated as an unclassified fire hazard area, because it is located within the Chico Llirban Area. The Butte County Fire Department/CDF indicates that a pressurized water system for fire protection would be required for any future industrial development. Butte County Fire also requests clear identification of all future fire hydrants and an all weather access for fire apparatus. These requirements have been set forth below as a mitigation measure for this project. This mitigation shall be incorporated on a Conditional Zoning Agreement between the applicanb`landowner and the County. c. "The proposal would cause an incremental increase in demand for police protection services. The cumulative impacts of increased development in rural areas impacts the ability of the Sheriffs Department to adequately provide police services to outlying areas. Sheriffs facilities fees are required to be paid prior to issuance of building pernuts for any development at the project site. d. The proposal would not result in additional demand for school facilities in the area. No impact is anticipated to occur. e. The proposal would not result in an impact to area parks. No impact is anticipated to occur. f The project would cause an increase in vehicular traffic on the public roads in the area. Due to this increase in vehicle traffic generated by the project, the Butte County Public Works Department may have to perform additional road maintenance on streets in the project area. The Public Works Department did not identify this as an impact to their ability to maintain public roads in the project area. Street facility improvement fees are required to be paid at the time of building permit issuance. No impact is anticipated to any other public services. M1litiQation Lleasure #5: The fallowing requirements may be imposed by the Butte County Fire Department/CDF: a) Fire hydrant identification, reflector or post reflectors shall be installed acceptable to the County Fire tiVarden. b} A pressurized community water system for fire protection may be required. The specific locations and fire flow requirements shall be in accordance with the Fire Department specifications and to the satisfaction of the County Fire Warden. Average required hydrant spacing shall be 300 feet, hydrant size shall be 6 inches and, residual fire flow shall be 2000 gallons per minute. Submit plans to Butte County Fire Department for review and approval prior to construction of any facilities. cl Provide an all weather access of at least 10 feet wide and with a vertical clearance of 15 feet that would accommodate a 40,000 pound fire apparatus to all structures. Z`his mitigation shall be incorporated on a Conditional Zoning Agreement between the applicantllandowner and the County. Plan Requirements: This mitigation shall be placed on all building plans, and on the Conditional Zoning agreement. Timing: The mitigation would be required at the time of development. tionitoring: The Butte County Fire Department'CDF shall ensure compliance through a review of building plans. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 19 ^ Project Name Y"uun[ C;eneral Plan .fin. ent and Rezone, File # GP.~ 02-01 4.14 RECREATION: Would the ro osal: Potentially Less Than Less Than Vo 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 X would occur or be accelerated? b. Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the X environment'? Impact Discussion: a. - b. No recreational facilities are proposed to be developed on the project site. Because the project site is located within the Chico Llrban Area, park facility impact fees are assessed and payable at the time of building permit issuance. The park facility impacts fees are collected by the Chico Area Recreation District. ~titi~ation Measure: None required. 4.15 TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC: Would the ro osal: Potentially Less Than Less Than ivo Reviewed p p 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 X either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to ca aci ratio on roads, or con estion at intersections ? b. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or X hi wa s? c. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in X location that results in substantial safe risks? d. Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature {e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or X inco atible uses e.., farm a ui ment ? e. Result in made uate emer enc access? X f. Result in made uate arkin ca aci ? X g. Conflict with accepted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus X turnouts, bicycle racks)'? ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 20 ^ Protect tiame: Y"oust General Plan Are ment and Rezone, File x GPA o2-U1 Impact Discussion: a. - e. Ail the roads in the project area have a level of service of "C" or better (Butte County Master Environmental Assessment -Existing Conditions} which indicates that vehicle circulation is acceptable. The Butte County Public Works Department did not indicate that the project would cause a significant impact to vehicle circulation, and has not requested any off-site street improvements. Because the project site is located in the Chico Urban Area, street facility improvement fees are required to be paid at the time of building permit issuance. The Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) final report of the State Route 99/Southgate Avenue Interchange and Circulation Study {October 1999) recommends several circulation improvements, two of which may impact the project site. One recommended improvement calls for Speedway Avenue to be extended to Entler Avenue via the abandoned railroad right-of--way, which is located adjacent to the south property line of the project site. The Department of Public Works also notes that additional right-of- way dedication may be necessary at this site for construction of the Southgate Interchange improvements. The other recommended improvement calls for a frontage road on the east side of the site, adjacent to Highway 99. This potential frontage road would connect Entler Avenue to Country Drive, north of Comanche Creek. A 20-foot building-free setback is applicable to all development from the edge of the easement pursuant to Butte County Code. The project would not have an impact on the proposed extension of Speedway Avenue to Entler Avenue via the abandoned railroad right-of--way because the railroad right-of--way is not located on the site. It should be noted that the applicant does not own the abandoned railroad right-of--way. Butte County Code Section 24-240 sets forth parking standards for various Limited Industrial uses. At 8.19 acres in size, the site has sufficient room to develop al] necessary parking areas. Q The Parcel Map project would not conflict with accepted palicies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation. Bus service is not available in the project area. iYfitilzation Measures: None required. 4.16 UTILITIES Arll SERVICE SYSTEMS: Would the ro osal: Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed p p Significant Significant Significant Impact Cnder Impact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document [ncorporated a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the a licable Re tonal Water uali 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 X cause si ificant 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 X si nificant environmental effects? ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 21 ^ P*oiect dame- Yount General Plan An._ ent and Rezone, E=ile # GPR 02-01 ~VOUIt~ the ?CO OSaI: Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed ~ P Significant Significant Significant Impact tinder [mpact with Impact Previous Mitigation Document Incorporated d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements X 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 X project's projected demand in addition to the rovider's existin commitments? f. Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste X dis osal needs? g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes, and re~~ulations related to solid waste`? X Impact Discussion: a.-b. The project would utilize on-site sewage disposal systems. No impact is anticipated with respect to wastewater treatment facilities. The applicant proposes to construct a retention pond to handle storm water runoff The applicant has prepared a conceptual drainage plan showing that site drainage and storm water run-off would be directed to a detention basin {32~ ft. x 20 x 3 feet deep, with 2:1 side slopes) providing for storage of 19,869 cubic feet of water. The applicant's engineer estimates that this amount of storage would be acceptable for the anticipated development of the site. Final approval of the drainage plan would be required prior to site development. Prior to issuance of building permits, a drainage plan must be submitted and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plan shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained on site or conveyed to the nearest natural or publicly maintained drainage channel or facility and shall provide that there shall be no net increase in the peak runoff flow to said channel or facility. This requirement has been sct forth below as a mitigation measure for the project, to be included by reference on the Conditional 'Zoning Agreement (see Initial Study Checklist Item 4.8 -Hydrology and Water Quality, for Mitigation Measure) d. Domestic water for the industrial buildings would be obtained from individual on-site wells. There is adequate water to supply the site due to the large valley aquifers located in the area. The project would not have an impact on any water treatment facilities. e. The project would not utilize services from a wastewater treatment provider. No impact is anticipated to occur. f. The project would increase the stream of waste being deposited in the Neal Road Landfill by a small amount. 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 would be incurred to federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 22 ^ Project tiamc Y'our;t General Plan :~n~. ;nt and Rezone, File # GPA 0~-01 4.17 11~I~~~DaTORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE (SECTION 15065): Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Less Than Significant No Impact Reviewed Under [mpact with [mpact Previous i4litigation 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 plant or animal X 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 histo or rehisto ? b. Have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection X with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects and the effects of probable future ro'ects)? c. Does the project have environmental effects which would cause substantial adverse effects on human X beings, either directly or indirectl '? The project does not have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment beyond the impacts discussed in the previous sections of this Initial Study. The project has the potential to contribute impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable with respect to Initial Study Checklist Items 4.1 -Aesthetics and Visual Resources, 4.4 -Biological Resources, 4.$ - Hydrology~'1~'ater Quality, 4.13 -Public Services, and 4.16 -Utilities and Service Systems. Cumulative impacts to these areas would be mitigated due to the inclusion of mitigation measures specified throughout this document and summarized in the next section. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 23 ^ Project ;Name: Yount General Plan Air, ,ent and Rezone, File # GPA 02-0t 5.0 MITIGATION tiIEASURES AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: Mitigation Measure #1 In order to ensure that site landscaping and the existing trees adjacent to State Route 99 can be maintained, a no- disturbance buffer shall be included between the frontage road and the State Route 99 right-of--way fence. Removal of any vegetation within this buffer would be prohibited without the consent of CalTrans. This mitigation would be applicable at the time of construction of any portion of the frontage road. This mitigation shall be incorporated by reference into a Conditional Zoning Agreement between the applicant/landowner and the County. Plan Requirements: This mitigation shall be placed on the conditional zoning agreement. Timing: The requirements of this mitigation shall be imposed upon any future development of the frontage road. ~~Ianitoring: The Planning Division shall ensure that the mitigation is included on the Conditional Zoning Agreement. The Department of Public Works shall ensure compliance during road construction. CalTrans shall ensure compliance through routine inspection. Mitigation :4~ieasure #2 Ta protect water quality and habitat value of Comanche Creek, the Department of Fish & Game requires a 150 foot, non-development setback buffer measured from the Centerline of Comanche Creek, with the following requirements: a} No fill shall be placed within the buffer either during or after construction b) Grading is prohibited within the buffer. c) Ail vegetation within the buffer shall be protected during construction. d) Covenants, codes, and restrictions shall be established that prohibit disposal of lawn clippings, ail chemicals ar trash of any kind within the setback buffer. e) Temporary fencing shall be placed along the buffer during all construction activities to ensure that the area is not disturbed. f} Water quality ponds, oi]/grit separators, and other Best Management Practices for removing pollutants and sediments from water originating from surfaced areas shall be installed. Water quality ponds should be sized to at least hold the first one-half inch of rainfall before spilling. This mitigation shall be incorporated by reference into a Conditional Zoning Agreement between the applicant landowner and the County. Plan Requirements: This mitigation shall be placed on the conditional zoning agreement and all building plans. Timing: The requirements of this mitigation shall be imposed upon any future development. Monitoring: The Planning Division shall ensure that the mitigation is included on the Conditional Zoning Agreement. The Department of Development Services shall ensure that development conforms to the requirements during building activity. The Department of Fish and Game shall ensure compliance through routine inspection. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 24 ^ Project tiame: Yount General Plan An, .ent and Rezone, Pile # GP.4 02-01 ~[iti~ation Measure #3: In order to ensure that future subdivision of the site takes place in accordance with Butte County standards and, therefore, minimizes water quality and drainage impacts associated with the development of on-site sewage disposal, storm water drainage, and water supply wells, any subsequent subdivision of the site shall be subject to the following requirements: a} Additional soil tests, including soil profiles and percolation rates shall be performed and approved by Butte County Environmental Health. b} Provide a County approved community water system or connect to an existing State or county system. c) Provide a solution to the management of storm water drainage other than on-site dispersal. d} Subsequent development must meet Butte County requirements for on-site sewage disposal in the Chico Urban Area. This mitigation shall be incorporated by reference into a Conditional Zoning Agreement between the applicantJlandowner and the County. Plan Requirements: This mitigation shall be placed on the conditional zoning agreement. Timing: The requirements of this mitigation shall be imposed upon any future subdivision or parcel map application. i•fonitoring: The Planning Division shall ensure that the requirements are imposed upon any future land division application. Ytiti~ation Measure #W: Prior to site development and building permit issuance, a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public 1~Vorks. The drainage plans shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained on site and or conveyed to the nearest natural or publicly maintained drainage channel or facility and shall provide that there shall be no net increase in the peak runoff flow to said channel or facility. This mitigation shall be incorporated by reference into a Conditional Zoning Agreement between the applicandlandourner and the County. Plan Requirements: The mitigation shall be placed on the conditional zoning agreement and shown on all building plans. Timing: The drainage plan shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits. 1Vlonitoring: The Department of Public Works shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this mitigation. i4liti~ation i4leasure #5: The following requirements may be imposed by the Butte County Fire Departmenv'CDF: a) Fire hydrant identification, reflector or post reflectors shall be installed acceptable to the County Fire Warden. b} A pressurized community water system for fire protection may be required. The specific locations and fire flow requirements shall be in accordance with the Fire Department specifications and to the satisfaction of the County Fire Warden. Average required hydrant spacing shall be 300 feet, hydrant size shall be 6 inches ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 25 ^ Project Name: Yount General Plan Amy ent and Rezone, File # GPA G2-Ol and, residual fire flow shall be 2000 gallons per minute. Submit plans to Butte County Fire Department for review and approval prior to construction of any facilities. c) Provide an all weather access of at least 10 feet wide and with a vertical clearance of l~ feet that would accommodate a 40,000 pound fire apparatus to all structures. This mitigation shall be incorporated on a Conditional Zoning Agreement between the applicant/landowner and the County. Plan Requirements: This mitigation shall be placed on all building plans, and on the Conditional Zoning agreement. Timing: The mitigation would be required at the time of development. tilonitoring: The Butte County Fire Department/CDF shall ensure compliance through a review of building plans. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 26 ^ Project Name: l'uunt C;eneral }'lan Amenc~~~~ent and Rezone, Pile # GPA 0_'-01 ENVIRONMENTAL REFERENCE MATERIAL: l . Butte County Association of Governments. Re Tonal Trave] Demand Model. Information extracted in personal correspondence with Chris Devine of the Butte County Association of Governments staff. December 4, 2001. 2. Butte County Board of Supervisors. Agricultural Preserves Map, established by Resolution No. 67-178. Oroville, CA: Butte County Planning Department, 1987. 3. Butte County Planning Deparhnent. Archaeological Sensitivity Map. Oroville, CA: James P. Manning, 1983. 4. Butte County Planning Department. Butte County Fire Protection Jurisdictions and Facilities Map. Butte County Fire Department and California Department of Forestry, 1989. 5. Butte County Planning Deparrinent. Butte County GIS Data. Oroville, CA: November 2001. 6. Butte County Planning Department, Earthquake and Fault Activity ~1ap 11-1, Seismic Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 7. Butte County Planning Department. Environmental Checklist Form, Evaluation of Environmental Impact. File Number 93-1~. Oroville, CA: February 8, 1993. 8. Butte County Planning Department. Erosion Potential Map 111-2, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 9. Butte County Planning Departmznt. Expansive Soils Map 111-3, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2:~1 Hill, 1977. 10. Butte County Planning DepartTnent. Liquefaction Potential Map 11-2, Seismic Safety Element. Oraville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 11. Butte County Planning Department. Natural Fire Hazard Classes Map 111-4, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 12. Butte County Planning Department. Noise Element tap N-1, Scenic Hi~hwa, Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hi11, 1977. 13. Butte County Planning Department. Notice of Determination, Rezone 93-15, Ray Johnson. Filed with State Clearinghouse, Office of Planning and Research. July 13, 1993. 14. Butte County Planning Department. Scenic Highways Map V-1, Scenic Highway Element. Oroville, CA: CII2M Hill, 1977. 1~. Butte County Planning Department. School District Map. Oroville, CA. 16. Butte County Planning Department. Subsidence and Landslide Potential Map 111-1, Safety Element, Oroville, CA CH2M Hill, 1977. 17. California Department of "Transportation, Traffic Operations Division. 2000 All Traffic Volumes on California State Highway S sy tem. 2001. 18. California Department of Transportation, Traffic Operations Division. 1998 Truck Volumes on California State f ii~hway System. 1998. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 27 ^ Project Name: Yount General Plan Amen~,.~ent and Rezone, File # GPA 02-01 19. California Department of Transportation, Traffic Operations Division. 1998 All Traffie Volumes on California State Highway System. 1998. 20. National Flood Insurance Program. Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Federal Emergency Management Agency. 19$9. 21. Northwestern District Department of Water Resources. Chico Nitrate Study Map, Nitrate Concentration in Shallow Wells. The Resources Agency, State of California, 1983. 22. USGS Quad Maps. ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 28 ^ Project Name: Yount General Plsn Ames. .ant and Rezone, File # GI'A 02-01 7.0 CONSULTED AGENCIES: [X] Environmental Health [X] Public Works [ ] Building Manager [X] BCAG [ ] ALUC [X] LAFCo [X] Assessor [X] Development Services [ ] Chico Unified School Distr. [X] Air Qual. Management Dist. [X] City of Chico [ ] City of Biggs [ ] City of Gridley [ ] City of Oroville [ ] Town of Paradise [X] CA Department of Forestry [ ] Caltrans (Traffic) [X] Central Reg. Water Quality [ ] Department 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 [ } Oroville Union School Dist. [ ] Feather River Rec. Dist. [ ] E1 Medio Fire Dept. [ ] OWID [ ] LOAPUD [X] PG&E [X] Pacific Bell [ ] Palermo Union School Dist. $.0 PROJECT SPONSOR(S) INCORPORATION OF MITIGATION INTO PROPOSED PROJECT: ~ hove reviewed the Initial Study for the Yount General Plan Amendment and Rezone(APN #040-030-OSS) application and particularly the mitigation measures identified herein. I herebl% modem the application on file wit{z the Butte County Planning Department to include and incorporate all mitigations set forth in this Initial Study. .~ .., Project Sponsor/Project Agent Date ^ Butte County Department of Development Services ^ Planning Division ^ Page 29 ^