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HomeMy WebLinkAbout86-105.-~.~tr. F ;` ~: . ,~. _ ,~ . `° BOARb OF 'SUPERVISORS ., : *; ,: • COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF GALfFORNIA .'',> ~ a. . GsTM~s~ %'~~~`""" '2``~ ++' I2esolufion No. 86-105 Cnrsrl A RESOLUTION OF THE BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ADOPTING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE GRIDLEY AREA LAND USE MAP, THE TEXT OF THE BUTTE COUNTY LAND USE ELEMENT, AND THE CHICO AREA LAND USE PLAN AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN. WHEREAS, the Butte County Board of Supervisors pursuant to Government Code Section 65350 et. seq. initiated General Plan Amendments as shown on Exhibits Al & A3 attached hereto, to the Gridley Area Land Use Plan and text of the Butte County Land Use Element; and WHEREAS, the Butte County Planning Commission pursuant to Government Code Section 65350 et, seq. initiated a General Plan Amendment as shown on Exhibit B-1 attached hereto, to the Chico Area Land Use Element; and WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendments have been studied and reviewed by the Butte County Board of Supervisors and a public hearing held pursuant to law, at which time all. interested persons were heard; and WHEREAS, the Urban Reserve policy statement as shown on Exhibit A-3 only applied to residential properties withih the sphere of influence; and WHEREAS, close to half of the properties within the sphere are designated for industrial uses which require infrastructure support; and WHEREAS, the urban reserve policy statement shown on Exhibit A-2 recommended by the Butte County Planning Commission applies to all properties within the sphere of influence; and WHEREAS, the Butte County Board of Supervisors has reviewed and consider- ed the contents of the environmental review study checklists (Exhibits A-4 and B-2) prepared on the proposed General Plan Amendments pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the Butte County Board of Supervisors finds the proposed amendments (Exhibits A-l, A-2 and B-1) together with the other applicable elements of the Butte County General Plan comprise an overall internally consistent whale; and WHEREAS, the proposed urban reserve policy statements (Exhibit A-2) implement Land Use Element policies regarding orderly development and Housing Element golicies correlating densities to availability of services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Land Use designation changes from Low Density Residential to Commercial for that area identified on Exhibit B-1, the Urban Reserve General Plan designation identified on Exhibit A-2, the Urban Reserve designation overlain over properties designated Orchard and Field Crops, Agricultural Residential, Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Commercial, Industrial, identified on Exhibit A-1 said exhibits attached hereto and incorporated by reference are hereby adopted and approved by the Butte County Board of Supervisors of the County of Butte as an amendment to the Butte County Land Use Element, said amendment to be the land use policy for the County of Butte in the affected area for all findings persuant to law. BE TT FURTHER RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The General Plan Text Amendment to include Urban Reserve Policy Statements applicable to the Gridley Land Use Plan. (See exhibit A-2) 2. The General Plan Amendment designating all unincorporated properties located within the Sphere of Influence "Urban Reserve", an overlay General Plan designation (see Exhibit A-1). 3. The General Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Commercial on AP 43-24-1-27 and 43-24-1-28 as shown on Exhibit B-1. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors finds that the initial studies and negative declarations prepared for the General Plan amendments are adequate for this project for compliance with the Environmental Quality Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Government Code Section 65359 that the General Plan be endorsed to show that the above amendments have been approved by this Board. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Government Code Section 65357 a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the City Councils of the cities of Butte County. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board,_of Supervisors of the County of Butte, State of California, this 5th day of August, 1986, by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Dolan, McInturf, Wheeler and Chairman McLaughlin NOES: None ABSENT: Supervisor Fulton _ NOT VOTING: None ~. 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I , ;° - I 3 2.8 ~ 7 82 I I I 1 I i 3.6 • 5.5 3.6 4.2 2 2 5 5.2 9.6 H-C 8 1 ~. i 1.3 1.4 1.5 I I I • 5 •11H111s11111s-1. ^ - 61.9 i3.8 ~ 2 5 9.5 1.9 4.5 9.5' 12.8 2 3.2 1.4 I 1.9 2.6 ~ 1.4 SR-I 2.3 4s A-5 B 10.3 16.3 - ~ A-40 5.3 ~ ~ 15.5 63.6 28.1 ~ ~ 4,9 ~~- 20 `-_r-" 1 1 34.4 .. ._ _.__. __.. ,w ,aH..__ ~ .. .,.~..... _.~._t ..._ ._.._ ._._~..._:. r r -r ~~~~~~~ A . " Gridle -Bi s Ares Land Use P3.an 1. situated on and surr~r.unded by agricultural so11 resources which provide no alternative to the planned conversion of agricultural lands to accommodate future urban/rural development, the Gridley-Biggs Area Land Use Plan provides far a relatively large amount of land designated Law, Medium' and High Density Residential and Agricultural Residential. These areas are located ad,~acent to the City of Gridley. Currently devoted to a mixture of agricultural and rural residential uses, these areas are designated for future urban expansion. To preserve these residential density options, fnr the time frame of the plan (2000), and to coordinate the County's policies with those of the City of Gridley, the area of the Gridley-Higg~x Pian within the adopted sphere of the City of Gridley should be an "Urban Reserve." Ta achieve these ends in a manner consistent with the Land Use Element's policies regarding Orderly Development (B.7) and the Housing Element's policy regarding adequate facilities and services (Iii-2 td), 2Ch)), the policies below are applicable to this portion of the Gridley»Biggs Area Land Use Plan. a. The County`s land use policy, zoning and subdivisionsha11 be coordinated with the City of Gridley; and b. The urban residential designations ad3acent to the City of Gridley•s current boundaries shall be managed as an "Urban Reserve", permitting rural residential development. and uses an parcels of not less than five acres until such time as they are needed for development and adequate services are available to serve these areas; and c. Properties planned far industrial ar commercial development shall be managed as an ''urban reserve", permitting industrial ar.commercial uses an parcels of not leas than 1D acres until such time as they are needed for development and adequate services are available; snd d. Any proposal for a General Plan Amendment, rezoning ar subdivision which would permit parcels of less than five acres to be created for residential use or ZO scree far commercial or industrial use shall be coordinated with the plans of the City of Gridley for extension of sewer, water, circulation, drainage, and means to control down stream flooding, prior to or concurrently with the adoption; and e. Any residential lot which is new less than 5 acres or commercial ar industrial lot less than 1f3 acres which wa$ legally created, pre-existing, and nonconforming may be developed according to its zoning and the provisions of Butte County Code 2~-37. w f. Development standards,campatible with the City of Gridley shall be utilized-.for urban development pra,~ects within the city•s established sphere of influence. A. Gridle -Bi s Area Land Use Plc 1. Situated an and surrounded"by agricultural soil resources which provide no alternative~to the planned conversion of agricultural ].ands to accommodate future urban/rural development, the Gridley-Biggs:Area Land Use Alan provides far a relatively large amount of land- designated Law., Medium, and High density ~~ Res.identiai and Agricultural Residential. These areas are ).orated ad3aeent to the City of Gridley. Currently devoted to a mixture of agricultural and rural. residential uses, these areas are designated for future urban expansion. To preserve these residential density options, fvr the time frame of the plan 02000>, and to coordinate the County's policies with those of the City of Gridley, the area of the Gridley-Biggs Alan within the adopted sphere of the City of Gridley should be an "Urban Reserve." To achieve these ends in a manner consistent with the Land Use Element's policies regarding Orderly Development CB.7) and the Housing Element's policy regarding adequate facilities and services (III-2 (d), 2(h)), the policies below are applicable to this portion of the Gridley-Biggs Area Land Use Plan. ' a. The County's land use policy, zoning and subdivision shall be coordinated with the City of Gridley; and b. The urban residential designations adjacent to the .City of Gridley's current boundaries shall be managed as an "Urban Reserve'', permitting rural residential development and uses on parcels of not less than five acres until such time as they are needed for development and adequate services are available to serve these areas; and c. Any proposal for a General Plan Amendment, rezoning or subdivision which would permit parcels of less than five acres to be created for residential use or 10 acres for commercial or industrial use shall be coordinated with the plans of the City of Gridley for extension of sewer, water, circulation, drainage, and means to control dawn stream flooding, prior to or concurrently with the adoption; and d.. Development standards compatible with the City of Gridley shall be utilized for urban development projects within the city's established sphere of influence. ~ e ~~~ ~ ~ ~ 3 . ~ - nhI~1:Nr~rx r~ Cc]l1N'I'Y c]I~ li11'1"I'ii I:NVIRONAIF,NTA1. CIIFCKr.ItiT F(]Rt~1 {to be r.omplete ~y i.ea gencY) File {! 85-50 A & B Log ~ 85-05-30-04 I. BACKGROUND AP # 1 . Name of proponent - Butte County ~ ~,S,~T; cnrc . 2. Address of proponent and representative {if applicable) B 25 County Center Dri ~P--~~ - Orova~lle CA 95965 3. Project descri•,ition Rezone and Gengral Plan Amendment `~ ~'n~~ ~~;~ ~;, tiwii'3 r ~F=:7 . 1s~..~3€• :c? !! rx r. „ ~ : "~:~%'~ I ~.-~~:.~ II. MANDATORY FINllINGS 01~ S[GNIFTCANCC YrS MAYBE NO a. goes the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or ,animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b. I]ves.the project have the potential to achieve short-term benefits tv the detriment of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief period of time while long-term impacts will ~[ endure into the future.) ~~ c. Does the project have impacts which are individu- ally limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two ar more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those ~ impacts on the environment is significant.) -___. _____ d. I]oes the project have environmental effects which tvill cause substantial adverse effects on human heinl;s, either direct]y ar indirectly? ____ „_._.. 1 1 . 11ii'fI:RPiI NAT I (]N ['Po he romp l etecl by the I.eaci AKency) (]n the basis of this initial evaluation: I/Wfi find the proposed project C011L1) NOT have• a significant effect on the environment, and a I~F.GATI1~Ii DF.CLAIZATION will be prepared. T/iYI: find that although the proposed project could have a signifi- -`~ cant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the >`1ITIGATION AIEASURES described an the attached sheet have been added to the project. A NT:GATIVI; pECLARATION will be prepared. IJ1V); find the proposed project ptAl' have a significant effect an ~" the environment, and an f:NV1RC1N1~1F•.NTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I~A~'!i: July_ 24, 1985 ___`_~_._ (:ntlN7'Y of RUTTi:, PLANlVTNG DI;PARTMFNT . ~..-~ R,y':'~ ..~ ~ ~ Laura Tuttle. Associate Planner Itcv i r-acd hY ~ ~_ . IV.~~ ~ ENVIRDNMENTAI. IM~ ~~'!'S . ~', xp anat~ons o a -"yes„ on attached sheet(s)) ~:. and "maybe" answers are required 1. EARTH. Will the proposal result in significant: a:-IInstable earth conditions ox in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. Destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic ar physical features? e. Increase in wand or water erosion of soils, either on ax off-site? f. Changes an deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation; deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream ox the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet ox lake? g. Lass of prime agriculturally productive soils outside designated urban areas? h. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud• Slides, ground failure ar similar hazards? YES MAYBE NO ____.. ~ __~.. 2. AIR. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Air emissions or deterioration of ambient a.ir quality? ,~ b. The creation of objectionable odors, smoke or fumes ? ~ ~ ,..~C ._.~_. c. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature, or any change in climate, locally or regionally? ,~ 3. WATE R. Will the proposal result an substantial: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements in either ? f h i waters ne or res mar b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? ~ c. Need far off-site surface drainage improve- . ments, including vegetation removal, channel- ization or culvert installation? d, Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? ~ - ~... e. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? ~ ~.. f. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved ~' ozygen or turbidity? .~. g. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow . of ground waters? ...~ h. Change in the quantity o£ ground waters, either through direct additions ar with- drawals, or through interception of an~.. ? ~ ~ ^- cuts or excavations aquifer by .. i. Reduction in the amount of water otherwise ~ available for public water supplies? j. Exposure of people or property to water ? ~ related hazards such as flooding . . ..~_ _.~.. - ' ~ '. E NO YES MAYB 4. PLANT LIFE. Will the proposal result in substantial: a: AFL ange in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? ~„ b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? ,~, c. Introduction of new species of plants into an aria, or in a barrier to the normal replenish- ment or' existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural.crop? 5. ANIMAL LIFE. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. C ange an the diversity of species, or numbers of an~~ species of animals (birds, land animals . including reptiles, fish and shell fish, benthic.organisms or insects)? ,~ b. Reduction in the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? ~„ d. ,Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife '~` habitat? ~ ~? ,,, 6. NOISE. Will the proposal result in substantial: a: increases in existing noise levels? ~C b. Exposure of people to severe noise Ievels? ~` ~ 7. LYGHT AND GLARE. Wi11 the proposal produce sagni .cant laght and glare? ,~ $. LAND USE. Will the proposal result in a su~ s'T tantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? 9. NATURAL RESOURCES: Will the proposal result in su stantral: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? ~. b. Depletion of any non-renewable natural resources? X 10. RISK OP UPSET. Will the pro oral involve:. a. r~.s • o explosion or t~e release of hazard- ous substances (including, but not I.ima.ted to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation} in the event of an accident or upset conditions? ?~ b. Possible interference with an emergency - response plan ar emergency evacuation plan? ~] , 11. POPULATION. Will the proposal alter the location, istxi utron, density, or growth rate of the human ~ population? I'~. HOUSING. Will.the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand far additional housing?:. ~. 3- YES MAYBE NO 13. TRANSP©RTATION/CIRCULATIGN. Wi11 the proposal result kn; a. Generation of substantial additional vehicle movement? ~ ,,,~ ~ b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or . demand for new parking? ,~ c. Substantial impact on existing transportation systems? ~ d. Significant alterations to pxesent patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? ~ e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? .~. f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? ,~„ 14. PUBLIC SERVICES. will the proposal have an effect upon, ox xesu t in a need for new or altered governmental services; ' a. Fire protection? ~ ' b. Police protection? ~. c. Schools? ,~ d. Parks or other recreational facilities? _..__ ~ e. ~Iaintenanc~ of public facilities, including roads ? ~. f. Dther governmental services? ,~,,, 15. ENERGY. Wi11 the proposal result in: a: TJse of substantial amounts of fuel .or energy? ,~„ b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or xequire the development of new sources of energy? ~,,, lb. UTILITIES. Will 'the propsal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following: a. Power or natural gas? ~, b. Communications systems? ,~C, c. Water availability: ~ ,~ d. Sewer or septic tank? ~ e. 5tarm water drainage? .. ~ f. Solid waste and disposal? ~ ~C 17. HUMAN HEALTH. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential lth)? l h ~C ea health hazard (excluding menta b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? .~ 18. AESTHETICS. Wi11 the proposal result in the ofistr~icta.an of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open ~ to public view? -4- , t ( YES . MAYBh NO ?9. RECREATION. Will the pxoposal result in an impact upon t e quality or quantity a£ existing recreational opportunities? 20. CULTURAL RESOURCES. a. all t e proposal result in the alteration o£ ar the destruction of a prehistoric ar historic archaeological 51te? ,,/ /~ b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure or object? ~ c. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? ~„ ~"^ d. Wi11 the proposal restrict existing religious ar sacred uses within the potential impact ' axes? ~( , V. AISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION -5- . . l - L Project Description: General Plan Amendment and Rezone for properties within the unincorporated Gridley area. The General Plan Amendment involves adoption of policy statements requiring a 5-acre minimum parcel size for residential development within Gridley's sphere of influence. These properties are now zoned R-3, Slt, SR-1, A-5, H-C, C-2, and M-2, totaling 52(l~ acres. The urban reserve designation conveys the cities' and county's intent to allow a wide range of development types and densities when service support is available. In this context, "service" includes: roads, traffic improvements, public water and sewage disposal, fire hydrants, drainage facilities, police and fire. Land uses are a mfx of agricultural and rural residential, with same commercial and industrial along Highway 49 frontage. Table 1 shows the number of parcels existing, affected, and their growth potential before and after adoption of the policy statements. TABLR 1 Residential (% change) Comm/Znd (7) Existing Parcels 249 51 Potential Parcels 1729 (5947) '~ Potential w/New Policies 476 ~-( 41%} 70 {407) I7naffected 132 ( 53%) 0 Acreage - n/a 237 - Comm/Xnd zones do not have a minimum parcel size, therefore, potential parcels can net be determined. Approximately l35 ac. now zoned R-3, S-R, SR-1 will be affected by both the General Plan Amendment and Rezone. The remainder of the rezone covers f/- 1326 acres outside of Gridley's sphere, northwest, south and southeast of the city. A number of factors led to initiation of the rezone: l) Lack of infrastructure 2) Drainage and flooding probiems 3) Reduction in actual growth 4) Gridley's dissatisfaction with the existing zone By rezoning the lands as proposed, future density options will be preserved. When services are available, development can proceed at a higher density than is now possible with wells and septics. Only 20.1% of all parcels will be affected by a change in zone. These are large agricultural parcels. which hold :cost of the growth potential. The remaining 74.9% could not now subdivide under their gresent zoning designation. -fi_ . ~ ~ _. Tables 2 and 3 depict the number of acres by zone and growth potential. Zone M-2 C-2 H-C R-3 ' SR SR-1 AR-MH-1 A-S .A-10 TASI.E 2 E isting AC Proposed AC 7~.3 .9 4.25 - 8.l - 63.73 - 2a.81 - 450.29 93 144,21 - 763. 390 , - 977.25 1461 x 1461 TAELE 3 Existing parcels : 593 Current Potential: 1900 (+220.47.) Under new zone 689 (+ 16.20 llnaffected 474 ( 79.9%) Forty years of growth, at 39 annually, could be realized under the present zoning. This is in excess of the 5 and 10 years of most zoning pi.ans. The proposed zoning will accommodate 5 years at 3% and 10 years at 1.fi9.. Sufficient vacant lands are available within city limits to accommodate an annual growth of l.b% to the year 2000. The exiRrfng zoning pattern will provide a baseline from which to analyze the project's environmental impacts. Growth per se will not be, addressed here. It should be noted that the Gridley rezone of 1981 was part of an areawide General Plan Amendment on which an EIR was prepared. _~.. ~._ Gridley Rezone Initial Study DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION lg, 4d: Preservation of agricultural soils for production will be a secondary effect of this rezone. Parcels will be retained in 5-acre or larger increments until they are within the "path". of development and services are available. 3 b,c,d: Gridley's drainage system was constructed in the early 190p's to convey irrigation waters to and from the fields. Tt was never sized to handle urban runoff. As Gridley grew, urban runoff was conveyed to the system without upgrading it. Localized flooding occurs above the many undersized culverts. Flooding of longer duration is caused when the Sacramento Riven is running high, and~'the Sutter-Butte Canal backs up. In response to this problem, the Board of Supervisors initiated the proposed Rezone and General Plan Amendment. Drainage, including a proposal to reduce downstream flooding, will be required for all developments. The policy statements infer that the drainage system will be upgraded and expanded. Culverts will be replaced, channels will be smoothed and vegetation cleared. Flooding of private lands will be reduced if the system is designed for buildout conditions. 8: Lands adjacent to Gridley's city limits have been planned for high and low density residential, commercial and industrial uses. Residential properties will be rezoned. R3 to SR-1 SR to SR-l .. SR-1 to A-5 A-5, SR-l, AR=MH-1 to A-1(l One acre will be the smallest parcel size under the new zones. For properties within the "urban reserve" 5 acres is the minimum parcel size. Commercial and Industrial properties will be rezoned to residential and agricultural. H-C & C-2 to SR-1 M-2 to A-10 Development potential of the affected parcels {20q) will be curtailed {-1760 . Present land uses are primarily residential and agricultural; planned land uses will be the same. The change is a matter of density. Development will be permitted on larger parcels. When services are provided within the "urban reserve" the 5-acre limitation will be reconsidered, and development can proceed accoxding to the underlying zone. This allows for infilling of developed areas and an orderly expansion of infrastructure systems. Premature conversion of of agricultural. soils to urban uses will be minimized. Gridley's development pattern will became more compact, optimizing delivery systems, infrastructure and available service dollars. Approximately 14 acres now zoned H-C and C-2 will be rezoned SR-1. One and one half acres now zoned SR-1 will be rezoned to M-2, compatible with adjacent zoning. . -8- r ~ ., • ~ Eight' acres now xone~~ .~I-z- will be rezoned to A-10. ~„ Va31ey Chemical is located on site, operating an agricultural chemical order house and retail sales operation. The rezone will not permit establishment of a new business on the l.~ acres of vacant land. The present operation could continue as a preexisting nonconforming use. Expansion is only allowed with a use permit. 11. Both the Rezone and General Plan Amendment will consolidate future growth within the City and onto ad3acent lands. Distribution and density of the human population will be concentrated within the sphere of influence. Outlying properties are planned for agricultural use. 6 - IO years of growth could occur without any rezones, annexations etc. 12. in isolated cases, substandard lots nttay not comply with side yard setbacks, leading to an increase need for relief through the variance procedure. 13. A compact growth pattern will extend the life of transportation .'systems. 14. Future demands for governmental services and the costs of providing them will lie reduced. Compact growth and infill cost Tess per capita to service than does sprawl. Infrastructure will be extended as needed by developers. Services will continue to be provided to existing development. 16 b,c: Future development on parcels less than 5 acres will require coordination with the city far extension of water and sewer lines. IIc: The General Plan Amendment will completely alter the way development is controlled within the sphere of influence. Service support must be demonstrated. - 9 - _._._d~'~m... _~ ~~ .~ H '~ t-OGATtON ~ \ ~d ~~ OJ .S J ~,~. ~ ~ ~ r .~ waJ r~ a Wo~ o~v v N J~ O ~{ /~ , ~ ' '~~~ ~iLE Na BUTTE COUiVT'~ PLANiVING COMMISSION ' HEARING DATES 25 JUNE E~ ~ APPLICANT= 6~~~t* CcwNr P. C. OWNER~NEc6N,wA~t~ ~N'!fc B~2us~e REOVE T= Gt=N~.ar~t_ pan ~+~~- EXISTING ZONE C- ~ SCALE brow LUfz Tu CC7MM E.RCtAL ~I,' ~Q°+ _ ,~ ~ m ~ nt'I~l:Nnl x I~ ~ )- •., - f COUNTY t~l~ RiITTI: IiNVI IIONI.1fiNTA1, CIII:CKI.I S1' 1~OI2P4 '(to a completrc y l.ea Agency) Log # 86-05-14-01 I. BAGKGROIIND AP # Various File No. 86-43 i. Hame of proponent Butte County P1.a~ 2. Address of proponent anD representative (if applicable) Butte ~' 7 Count Center Drive oroville, CA 959653397 3. project Description GeAeral Plan Am ' I. MANllATORY F1ND1NC5 OF SICNIFICANCi: Y8S MAY81; NO a. lloes the project have the pat.cntial to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? ...~ b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term benefits to the detriment of long-team. environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief period of time while long-term impacts will endure into the futcrre,) _-.___ ~ .-~- c. Does the project have impacts which are individu- ' ally limited, but cumulatively considerable?. (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the r.nvironment is significant.} _____ d, lloes the projeot have environmental effects which will cause substantia] advc_rse effects an human beings', either directly or indirectly? ~, -..r ~X III. D1:Ti:Ri~IINATiON {To he oompletec! by the I.czd Agency) L)n thc~bas~is of this irritsal r.v:iluation: il~E find the proposed project Ct)l)i.l} NOT have a significant effect .. on• the environment, and a NrGAT1VT: 1)IiCI.ARATION will be prepareD. 1/Wli find that although the lrrolticrsrd hroject could have a signifi- ~"~~ rant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this rase because the Fli'Pt(~ATTON ptl:AS[lRiiS deycribeD an the attached sheet hove hrcn addr~l to the hrcijcct. A N1iGATIVP, . DiiCI.ARA1'ION wi l t he Irrrlti;ir'r~l. ~' ~1~JtVi: I'itsd t.lrc~hroh~~srd hrai~'rt I~iAI' h:cvc a significant cCfect on __... the eny i ronment, :lnd 'an 1:NV 11ti7N~II:N'I'AI, I1.11'ACT ltlil'OR'I' is rcqu i reel. nA'I'l~; _~•_.__June.9, 1986 _r ,.. c:c~uNTY t11~ tsil'P'I'1's, PI.ANNiNC AI'sl'Alt'I'I~iF,NT ' ------- ~' ` ~~r" Laura Tutt~.e, Asso ate Planner '. MENTr~L ` "~ IV, ENVI RON IMrACT5 xp anations o a ''yes" on attached sheet(s)} ~.i._ and "maybe" answers are required 1. EARTH. Will the proposal result in significant: a: Qnstable earth conditions or in changes in gealogic.substructtares? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction ar overcovering of the so31? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. Destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Incxease in wind or water erasion of soils, ~~either on or off-site? . f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach. sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g. Loss~of prime agriculturally productive soils outside designated urban areas? h. Exposure of people ar property to geologic haz~rds•~such as earthquakes, landslides, mud- slides; ground failure or similar hazards? Z, AIR. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality,? b. The creation of objectionable odors, smoke or fumes? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature, or any change in climate, 'locally or regionally? 3. WATER. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or~the rate and amount of surface runoff? c. Need for off-site surface drainage improve- : ments, including vegetation xemoval, channel- ization or culvert installation? d. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? e. Change in the amount o£ surface water in any water body? f. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration~of surface water quality, including . but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen ar turbidity? g. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of :ground waters ? YES MAYBE NO ~r.__W._ ~. h. Change in the quantity or quality of ,ground waters, either through direct additions or w~.th- drawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? i. Reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? j. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? -2- r~. X __._. _L~.. X .-- ...~.. X ~. X X ~, x ~ ` ~ •. YES MAYBE NO 4,, PLANT LIFE. Will the proposal result in substantial: a:`~Fiange in the diversity of species, or nuTber of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of giants into an ..~~ area, or in a barrier-to the normal. replenish- ~ment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? S. ANIMAL LIFE. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. ange in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (bixds, land animals ..including reptiles, fish and shell f~,sh, benthic organisms or insects} ? ~ ~ ~ ,,,~, b. Reduction in the numbers of any unique, raxe ~( ar endangered .species of animals? ~ c . introduction o£ new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the'mi$ration or movement of animals? ~ X .~ ~d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife • ~ habitat? ~ ~( 6. NOISE. ~Wi11 the proposal result in substantial: ~ a: Tncreases in existing noise levels? e.. b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? .. 7. LIGHT AND GLARE. Will the proposal produce sign. Ycant light and glare? ~ ~ 8. LAND U5E. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned sand use of an area? 9. NATURAL RESOURCES: Will the proposal result in su stant~al: a...Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. ,Depletion of any non-renewable natural resources? l0. RISK~OF UPSET. Will the proposal involve: a: A' rzs ~ o explosion or the release of hazard- ous substances (including, but not limited to, . oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? b. Possible interference with an emergency _.__ response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ~„ I1. POPULATION. Will the proposal alter the location, aT'sLr~. utzon, density, ox growth rate af~the human ~.' population? 12. HOUSING. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? ,,,~., ~~ _ ~ ''~ •, .. _~_ ,~ ~ v -T YES 13. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Will the proposal result ~,n: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicle movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact on existing transportation systems? d. Significant alterations to present pattexns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? . e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? r! 14, PUBLIC SERVICES. Will the proposal have an~effect upon, or resu t in a need for new or altered governmental services: a, Fire protection? b, Police protection? c. Schools? ~. d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? rtAYBE NO l5. ENERGY. Wi11 the proposal result in; a~(se of substantial amounts~~of fuel. .or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, ar requixe the development of new sources of energy? 16. UTILITIES. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following: a, Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water availability: d. Sewer o.r septic tank? e. Stork water. drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? ~/ K ~i' .1(.. --.~~- -.~~- 17. HUMAN HEALTH. Will the proposal result in :. a. ~ reat~on of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? ~ 18. AESTHETICS. Will the proposal, result in the o structzon of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will.the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? -a- r 1'E5 MAYBE NO 19. RECREATION. Will the proposal result in an impact upon t e quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? ,~, 20. CULTURAL RESOURCES. a. zll t e proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? b. Will;the~proposal result in adverse phys=cal '~ or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric ar. historic building, structure or object? ,.,~ c. Does.the proposal have the potential to cause . ~_. a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? d,~ Will the proposal restrict existing religious. or.sacred uses. within the potential impact area? V. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION File No, 86-93 See attached . ~.. .. ,. . .. ~~ _5_ ~ • ~ . ---.. y.. ~.. ~~ FILE NO. 86-43 1b: Extensive development and overcovering gre permissible under the C-1 zoning designation. The C-i designation was first a.dopted~May 1961. tat Full buildout of the property will ultimately increase traffic end vehicular emissions. Buildout is allowed under the C-1 zoning and will not be directly affected by the General Pian Amendment. 3b,c,16c= As overcovering increases, so will drainage needs. The prop®rty is within Sacramento Avenue Assessment District which finances drafnaae lmprovements.`.~Full drainage impravementst are required upon issuance of commercial building permits. , bas The types of commerclaal u$es allowed under a C-1 zone mre typically light retail conducted entirely within buiidinps:. Noise is generally-not a.probiem. C-2. uses conducted.out of doors msy be noisy. Spenific impacts can be addressed if a Rezone is requested. 7s Outdoor Additional corridor. ii®hting may be instaiied under the~C-1~zonin®. i~iphting wail incrementally increase piers along the 8: The General Plan Amendment w1i1 bring the planned land use into conformance with the existing land use and zoning. 13a,b,ct Commercial building permits will be issued whfather or not the General Plan Amendment is approved, Traffic can be expected to increase. Traffic potential clearly exists, crested by the zoning. The zonln0 was pre-CEDA. A traffic assessment was never conducted. Parking is required et the time of building permits. . 16ds Heavy water users may not be permitted an septic tanks pursuant to the Nitrate Action Plan. Sewer is in the vicinity, and may be required . ... . 24a: The Butte .County General Plan indicates the site may contain archaeoiogical~resourcas. Surface artifacts would have been compromised~~upon~construction of the commercial warehouse 11973) and nut hydrator Cpre-1981).- A survey will not be required. -fi-- C- ~ . ~~. r Appllcanta Butte County Planning File No. 86--43 Commission Log a 86-05-14-01 ~?ATl~sHF.~? ... Aw ' 9 . Type ~ oY: Prof ect:. Genera 1 P 1 an Amendment. 2. Brief Descriptions General Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Commercial. ~ 3. Locatlona tan the southwest side of Nord Avenue CH1®hway 32) approximately 'i50 fe®t north of its lntersect3on with Stewart Avranue, Chico. 4. Proposed ~Derts 1 ty of Deve 1 opment: Unk nown~: S. Amount of Impervious Stirfacing: Unknown, up to TSX. 6. Accerxs and Nearest Public 13oadCs): Frontsge.on Highway 32. 7. Method of Sewage Disposal: Septic tank, eventually sewer. 8. Sourc® of Water gupptya Cal Water C?) 9. ~ Prox 1 m t ty of Porter L i Wes: Ta parse 1 ~. ~ 90. ~Potentlal for further land dlvislons and devaldp~aents Development pot®ntiat currently exists under C_1 zone. • B. ~hvs i cal ~ ~ Env i_~anrnent t t .. Terra 1 n a. General Topographic Character: Level valley sand ~ urban - area. b. Slopes: Less than 1X. c. Elevation: 485'. d. Limiting Factors: None. 2. Soils a. Types and Characteristlcss Yina Loam. Deep, we11 draining soil. , b. Lia~lting Factors: None. 3.. Natural Hazards of the Land a.; . Eerthqus~ke 'Zone z Moderate . b.'~Erosion Potential: None to Slight. , c. Landslide i'otentlai: None. d. Fire Hazard: Urbanized. e. Expansive Soil Potential= Moderate. 4 . Hydrology a. Surface Water: Bip Ch#co Creek 570' south. d. Groundwater: Area of heavy groundwater withdr8wai. c.. Drainage Characteristics: Drains to i3i9 Ch1co Creek. d. ~ Annusl Rainfai 1 Cnormal Jr 2224". e.. Limiting Factors. Nitrate concerns. 5. YisuallScenic Auaiitya Urban area. 6. Acottst i c Dua 1 1 ty : ~ Poor . _~~ . ,~, . •- /.~: , ~~~ ?. Air Gualitys Fair to poor depending on traffic loads. 9101 ofl i ca 1 Etsv l ronmer~t s 8. Vegatationa Assemblage of overgrown trees and shrubs. 9. Wildlife H~bitata No significant habitat avallabie. tO.~Archaeoioglcai and Historical Resources in the ~r~ss • Potentially high. t1. Butte County General Plan designation= Low Density Residential. 12. Existing Zonings C-i . 13. Existirsg Land Use on-Stites Corrugated steel warehouse, woodwor3c 1 ng shop. 14. Surrounding Area= ' g. Lind Uses. Mini-mart,. general commercial, multi_family, single family. b. Zonings C-1, R~-3, R--7, Clty of Chico. c. Geri. ~ Plan desiar•tatlonss Commercial , Low Densaity ~~Residgr+tiai, High Density Residential. d. Parcel Sizess Urban-sized iota. _ e. Populations Dense. 15. Ct:araater of Site and Areax Intensely developed urban arterial. ib. Nearest Urban Area: City of Chico•ln immediate vicinity. 17.~Retevarit Spheres of Influences City of Chico, Calif. Water, CSA tt24, Sacramento Avenue Assessment District.. 1 B. Ia~prov®ments Stgrtdards Urban Area= Pursuant to Subdivision Ordinance and Uniform Building Cade. 19. Fire Protection Services a. ~ Nearest County t State) F ire Station ~ t144, e42. b. Water Avaiiabiiity= Engine capacity, hydrants. 20..Schools•~.3n~ Areac nla. _g..