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HomeMy WebLinkAbout89-153`~~M~~ ~SUP~`4~~ 'O~'~ ~~~°~ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS :at: ::n• ~* ' ~ *+ COUNTY OF BUTt'E, STATE OF CALIFORNIA '• '•~.,.....•~•' • ~ 59-153 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GRIDLEY AREA LAND USE MAP AND THE BUTTE COUNTY LAND USE MAP OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN. WHEREAS, the Butte County Housing Authority has petitioned the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, through an appropriate application, to amend the Gridley Area Land Use Map for a change from Medium Density Residential to Public for that property identified on Exhibit A, attached hereto; and WHEREAS, a private person {James Black) has petitioned the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, through an appropriate application, to amend the Butte County Land Use Map for a change from Orchard and Field Crops to Agri- cultural Residential for that property identified on Exhibit B, attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held hearings on these proposed amendments at which all itnerest persons were heard; and WHEREAS, the Butte County Board of Supervisors has read and considered the initial studies for a Negative Declaration regarding environmental impact as shown on Exhibits A-1 and B-l; and WHEREAS, the Butte County Board of Supervisors finds that the proposed amendment to the Gridley Area Land Use Plan and the Butte County Land Use Plan are consistent with the elements of the Butte County General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the land use designation changes from Medium Density Residential to Public, and from Orchard and Field Craps to Agricultural Residential for those areas identified on Exhibits A and B attached hereto and incorporated by reference, are hereby adopted and approved by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Butte as amendments to the Butte County General Plan Land Use Element, said amendments to be the land use policy for the County of Butte in the affected area for all findings pursuant to law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors fins that the initial studies and Negative Declarations prepared for the General Plan Amendments, identified as Exhibits A-1 and B-1 are adequate for these projects for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Government Cade 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 Seciton 65360, a copy of this resolution be trayrsmitted to the City Councils of the Cities of Butte County. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors on the 3rd day of October 1989 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors h1clnturf, P~c~aughlin and Chairman Fulton NOES: Supervisors Dolan and Vercruse ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: None 'r ~~ !t1 j --r- LE~T FULTON, CHAIRMAN Butte County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: WILLIAM H. RAND.OLPH, Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk of the Board By f ~y- ~~~ F~~~ ~a. ~y-~2-,~v ~UTT~ ~OIJ~I i Y' P~a~i~afN~ C~~~~iSS~~t~ ~~~R~~~T~ ~~~~~~~ ~~+N ~~ 7 ~ ~ I ~C Z~~~~ ~ ~SCA~E~ ~/-~Ju~.~ivni~rciv,T ~r~s'v~ ~~/uivi l~~~vsi~ y~ ~4'~S'r'~~~/r.~. i~ ~ 1 ~ ~r'~O 1 ~. A ~ ^ ^ ~" ^ - -_...r...-j APPENDIX I COUNTY OF BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL C H E C K L= S T F O RM (To be completed by Lead Agency) I. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proponent File 89-46A & B LOG No. 89-Q5-26-O1 AP No. 24-22-30 Butte County Housing Authority 2. Address of proponent and representative (if applicable): 580 Vallombrosa Avenue Chico, CA 95926 3. Project description: General Plan Amendment and Rezone II. MANDATORY F = ND = NG S OF S Z GN = F = CAN CE 1. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the envirorunent, 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 major periods of California history or prehistory? 2. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term benefits to 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.) 3. Does the project have impacts which are individually 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 environment is significant.) 4. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? III. D ETERM =NAT = ON (To be completed by the Lead Agency). On the basis of this initial evaluation: I/WE find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I/WE find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the MITIGATION MEASURES described on the attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I/WE find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. DATE: Augus t 8 , 19 8 9 COUNTY OF BUTTE, By: G+v~`^ David R. Senior Reviewed by: Q PLANNING DEPARTMENT Hironimus fanner ~ ~ -l e YES MAYBE NO x ~i r w IV. ENV 2RONMENTAL =Mg'ACTS (Explana tions of all "YES" and "MAYBE" answers are required on attached sheet(s). 1. EARTH. Will the proposal result in significant: YES MAYBE NO a. Unstable earth conditions, or changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruption, displacement, compaction or overcovering of the soil? X c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? _~ d. Destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Increase in wind or water erosion 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 or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, G x landslides, mudslides, ground failure or similar hazards? . 2. 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 X climate, locally ar 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 y of surface runoff? c. Need for off-site surface drainage improvements, including vegetation removal, channelization 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? x f. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? g. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? ~` h. Change in the quantity or quality of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, 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? _~ 4. PLANT LIFE. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants}? ~y b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of x plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, ar in a barrier to V the normal replenishment of existing species? /\ ? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop -?- 9 5. ANIMAL LIFE. Will the proposal result in substantial: YES MAYBE NO a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, organisms or insects)? b. Reduction in the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of Sr /` animals? c. Introduction of new species of aniunals into an area, or in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? ~ d. Deterioration of existing fish or wildlife habitat? - - 6. NOISE. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Increases in existing noise levels? ~ b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? - 7. LIGHT AND GLARE. Will the proposal produce significant light and glare? ~~ 8. LAND USE. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the ~~ present or planned land use of an area? 9. NATURAL RESOURCES. Will the proposal result in substantial: ? a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources b. Depletion of any non-renewable natural resources? 10. RISK OF UPSET. Will the proposal involve: a. A risk of explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? ~.4-- b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? 11. POPULATION. Will the proposal alter location, distribution, density or ~~ growth rate of the human population? 12. HOUSING. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 13. TRANSPORTATIONICIRGULATION. Will the proposal result in: ? a. Generation of substantial additional vehicle movement b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? ~ x c. Substantial impact on existing transportation systems? d. Significant alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? 'x e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? x 14. PUBLIC SERVICES. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government 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? -3- 15. ENERGY. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? lb. 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 or septic systems? e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? 17. HUMAN HEALTH. Will tYie proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? 18. AESTHETICS. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of anaesthetically offensive site open to public view? 19. RECREATION. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 20. CULTURAL RESOURCES. a. Will the proposal result in the alteration or destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site'? 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. Will the proposal restrict existing religious ar sacred uses within the potential impact area? D=SCUSSIC~N OF ENVIR(7NMENTAL EVALUATION See attached. YES MAYBE NO ~yy _t~ x X _L1. ~~~J -4- DISCUSSION OF ENVIROt~~ENTAL EVALUATION AP ~ 24-22-30 Ib,e,f,3b,f: Additional development by the Butte County Housing Authority as a result of this rezone and General Pian amendment will lead to additional disruption, displacement, compaction, or overcovering of the soil which could lead to changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface runoff. These changes could lead to an increase in erosion of soils on-site and a subsequent discharge into surface waters. The Housing Authority currently has on-site storm drainage systems installed and it is expected that any additional development will utilize and/or expand those facilities. Ih: All of Butte County is within a Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII. The subJect property is located approximately 8 miles west of faults associated with the Foothill Shear Zone. Construction of buildings to Uniform Building Codes standards for seismically active areas should provide adequate protection to occupants in case of seismic activity. 3d,J: Portions of the property levee and within the floodplaln Improvements in this area would be the flooding potential, no improveme Equipment or other goods should permanent basis. are Located east of the existing of the Feather River. Any subJeet to flooding. Because of nts are anticipated in this area. not be stored in this area on a 6a: Additional residential development could increase traffic noises on-site. Additional development such as recreational areas could create other noise. Because of the rural nature of the site any noise created should not create a significant impact on neighboring properties. IOa: Depending on the types of uses anticipated by the Housing Authority, some risk of upset or explosion could be created. Any fuel storage, maintenance facilities, etc. should be installed and maintained in accordance with Butte County Fire Department requirements. II, 12: Any increase In residential use on the property would represent an increase in population and population density in a rural area. 13a,c,f: Additional development on the property will represent an incremental Increase In traffic and associated hazards in the area. This site currently has good access to a publicly maintained road with adequate slgnt distance. 13b: Depending on the types of uses contemplated by the Housing Authority, additional parking on-site may be required. Adequate space for additional parking exists on-site. 14: This protect will represent an incremental increase in demand -5- for public services .n a rural area. 20a: The subject property archaeological sensitivity. Due already taken place on the site, significant archaeological sites Is located in an area of high to the amount of disruption that has it Is unlikely that any additional still exist on the property. DRH:Ir -6- Applicant: Butte County Housing Authority DATA SHEET A. Protect Description B. ASSessar`s Parcel # AP #24-22-30 Log # 89-05-26-01 1. Type of Protect: General Plan Amendment and Rezone. 2. Brief Description: General Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Public and Rezone from R-3 to P-Q. 3. Location: At the southeast corner of Kirk Road and E. Gridley Road, east of Gridley. 4. Proposed Density of Development: Unknown. The General Plan Amendment and Rezone could allow much high density subtect to water availability and sewer capacity. 5. Amount of Impervious Surfacing: Potentially 100%. 6, Access and Nearest Public Road(s): Property fronts on Kirk Road and East Gridley Road. 7. Method of Sewage Disposal: Currently connected to the Clty of Gridley sanitary sewer system. 8. Source of Water Supply: Two existing wells on-site. 9. Proximity of Power Lines; To property. 10. Potential for further land divisions and development: A wide range of public uses could take place as a result of this protect. Environmental Settin Physical Environment: I. Terrain a. General Topographic Character: Flat valley land. b. Slopes: 0-2%. c. Elevation: 90-95 Ft. A.S.L. d. Limiting Factors: None. 2. Soi ls a. Types and Characteristics: Mostly Columbia very fine sandy loam, with same Wyman loam and Gridley clay loam. Generally well to moderately well drained with moderately to slow permeability on soils of 3 ft. deep and deeper. b. Limiting Factors: Some areas of slow permeability. 3. Natural Hazards of the Land a. Earthquake Zane: Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII. b. Erosion Potential: High. c. Landslide Potential: None. d. Fire Hazard: Unclassified. e. Expansive Soil Potential: Law to moderate. 4, Hyd rology -7- a. Surface Water: The Feather River borders the property on the east, A portion of the property is east of the levee and is subject to flooding by the Feather River. b. Ground Water: Abundant valley aquifers. c. Drainage Characteristics: Property drains generally to the east to the Feather River. d. Annual Rainfall (normal): 20-22" per year. e. Limiting Factors: Area of high ground water withdrawal, potential subsidence area. 5. VlsuaitScenic Quality: Good. 6. Acoustic Quality: Good, except near East Gridley Road where traffic noise is a factor. 7. Air Quality: Good, except during of stagnant valley air. Biological Environment: $. Vegetation: The property is surrounded by orchards and agricultural uses. 9. Wildlife Habitat: Small birds and animals common to vailey agricultural areas on the surrounding properties. Riparian habitat exists along the Feather River and on-site, both east of the levee and on the old ponds that were part of the previous sewage disposal system in use prior to hook up to the City of Gridley facilities. Guttural Environment: 10. Archaeological and Historical Resources in the area: High sensitivity area. 11. Butte County General Plan designation: Medium Density Residential. 12. Existing Zoning: R-3. 13. Existing Land Use an-site: Farm labor housing. 14. Surrounding Area: a. Land Uses: Agricultural uses and scattered singie- family dwellings at rural densities. b. Zoning: Generally A-40 with some A-5 and U zoning east of the Feather River. c. Gen. Plan Designation: Orchard and Field Crops and Public. d. Parcel Sizes: Generally 40 acre and larger (up to 300+) with some smaller homesites to the west ranging from 1!4 to 5 acre parcels, e. Population: Rural densities with the exception of the on-site use which is generally urban densities. 15. Character of Site and Area: Migrant farm worker housing surrounded by agricultural land. 16. Nearest Urban Area: Gridley approximately 5 miles west. 17. Relevant Spheres of Influence: Butte County Water District, Gridley Swimming Paol District, Gridley-Biggs Ambulance Service District. 1$. Improvements Standards Urban Area: No. 19. Fire Protection Service: a. Nearest County tState) Fire Station: Year round -8- Station X74 in Gridley. b, Water Availability: Fire tankers, on-site wells, the Feather. 20. Schools in Area: Gridley Union Elementary School District and Gridley Union High School District. -9- it ~~ f/j /\ V A-5 25 ~~ ..^.. ~w -~ SR-I W ---~~, ~ ~~ ,~ ~~, c-G ,~^~ R-1 ~~ 9 - 4 ~-~ FILE iUa. 3G " 24 - 2Q 8U i TE CCUNT~' F'LAi~iill~v Ca1~1~ilSSl4~N HEARING DATES S - ~ o - 8 ~ A~'QLlCA~T~ aAr~Gs R. r~>/t~c-K C~+/RI~R'~ ~ra~,~s R. r3u.~G,rc RE~UEST~ GGP.~~=2FC_ i't_AN Ar~m~..N~_ LX!'S ~'IP~G Zfll~lE' +~'` _ ' SCALE FS2 oti•--~ C> 2 c. i-~ a 2 f~ n tv i~ F i t~ ~ J~ Goa P5 TO ),v w i~ G t~ S l t' ~-( R ~ S I i~ L N ~ i /~ ~.._, { ~ ~ _ ~ d p j A-20 y` ~;, , Y ~~~i l \\ \` `\ ~` W W N ~ ~ 24 19 30 ~ ~\ y~ _- i SR-I 2686 PRa~r~ c s t1 ~~,~ ~_ __.. -- ~,Wc~K ^2z ~----- - -- - ~ r- - APPENDIX I cc~uN-rY of suTTE ENVIRONMENTAL C H E CKL = S T F O RM (To be completed by Lead Agency) File # 89-44 A & B LoG No. 89-~5-19-O1 AP No. 039-24-0-420 I. BACKGRCILJND James R. Black 1. Name of proponent ?. Address of proponent and representative (if applicable): P.O. Box 536 Rolls Anderson and Rolls Durham CA 95938 965 Fir Street _ Chico, CA 95928 3. Project description: General Plan Amendment from Orchard and Field Crops to Low Density Resldentia~ ana Rezone prom A-~ to SR-1./ II. MANDATORY FIND=NGS OF S=GN=FICANCT YES MAYBE NO 1. Does the project ;lave the potential to degrade the quality of the envirorunent, 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 :z:,imal or eliminate important examples of major periods of California history; n, prehistory? ~- _. Does t<he arojecr_ have ri~~~ potential to achieve short-term benefits to the detriment of long-term environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occ::rs in a relatively brief period of *.ime while long-term impacts will endure into the future.) ~,.'~ 3. Does the project have impacts which are individually lunited 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 environment is significant.) k. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? /'~ T_II'. D ETT RM =NAT Z CJ N (To be completed by the Lead Agency}. On the basis of this initial evaluation: ' Ziw E find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant ef~ect on the environment and a `aEGATIVE DECLARATION will be areDared. I141E find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the MITIGATION MEASURES described on the attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I/WE find the proposed proiect MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. June 27, 1989 DATE: COUNTY OF BUTTE, PLANNING DEPARTMENT By : ~'Ii~~ LC EXHIBIT P -I Brent L. Moore, ssociate Planner ~--~ ewed by: i;~,~ IV. ENVZRONNSENTAL. IMPACTS (Explanations of all "YES" and "MAYBE" answers are required on attached sheets}. L. EARTH. will the proposal result in significant: YES MAYBE NO a. Unstable earth conditions, or changes in geologic substructures? _~ b. Disruption, displacement, compaction or overcovering of the soil? ~ c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? ,/ ~((.' d. Destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical Features? e. Increase in wind or water erosion 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? ~,G h. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure or siunilar hazards? Y G 2. 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 ~he 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? Y G c. Peed for off-site surface drainage improvements, including vegetation / removal, channeiization or culvert installation? 1/ G d.' Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? _y~' 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 oxygen or turbidity? g. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? h. Change in the quantity or quality of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, 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? ` Y °' 4. PLANT LIFE. Wi11 the proposal result in substantial: a. Change 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 ~uiique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? ~/ d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? -~- 5. ANIMAL LiFx'. Will the gropasal result in substantial: YES MAYBE NO a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals . (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, 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 in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? __ d. Deterioration of existing fish or wildlife habitat? ~G b. NOISE. Wi11 the proposal result in substantial: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? _(% 7. LIGHT AND G'~.ARE. Will the proposal produce significant light and glare? 8. LAND USE. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? G 9. NATURAL RESOURCES. Wi11 the proposal result in substantial: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Depletion of any non-renewable natural resources? 10. RISK OF UPSET. Wi11 the proposal involve: a. A risk of explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but net limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? f b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evar_~,iation plan? / 11. POPULATION. Wi_11 the proposal alter location, distribution, de,~i*_y or growth rate of t1':e human population? 12. HOUSING. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? ' 13. TRANSPORTATIONICIRCULATION. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicle movement? / L b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? ~~ c. Substantial impact an existing transportation systems? ~~ d. Significant alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? ,,.~~ e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic'. /r f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? / G. 14. PLB LIC SERVICES. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government services: a. Fire protection? ~/'~' b. Police protection? v (. c. Schools'. ~ ~ d. Parks or other recreational facilities'. ~/ C L e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ~ ~~ f . Other goverr~ental se:-t,~ices'. t.. -3- 15. E*~2GY. Will the proposal result in: YES MAYBE VO a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? ~/ b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require 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 or septic systems? ~,% e. Storm water drainage? ~ f. Solid waste and disposal? _ ~,,i 17 • HUMA.ANN ?1F4LTH. Will tYie proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? _~ 1B. ?.EST?~Z'ICS.Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of anaesthetically offensive site open to public view? ~ 19. RECcEATZON. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? / 20. CULTLT2AL RE50URCES. a~ Will the ~ronosal result in the alteration or destruction of a prehistoric or historic. archaeological site? ~' bo Will the proposal result in adverse physical ar aesthetic effec~s 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. Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? U D~SCLJSS20N CJF ENVZRONMEN'TAL EVALUAT=ON See attached. -4- DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION Tne proposed project is a General Plan Field Craps to Low Density Residential SR-1/2. The approval of the General Plan will allow for a future subdivision family residential lots. AP # 039-24-0-020 Amendment from Orchard and and a Rezone from A-~ to Amendment and the Rezone of the property into single Therefore, per the California Environmental Quality Act Section '~y~~;a);~.), the long-range potential impacts are generally addressed in this initial study. Further discussion and review of this project will occur after the submission of the Tentative Parcel Map or Subdivision Map far this project site. This initial study will address itself to the impacts related to the General Plan Amendment and Rezone. lb: The proposed Rezone and General Plan Amendment will allow for the creation of up to 16 parcels on the project site. Development of future parcels in accordance with the proposed zoning would result in minimum disruption and displacement of the soil considering the project site is cultivated regularly. Overcoverina and compaction of the soil however would occur as a result of residential development in associated sidewalks, driveways, and buildings. lc: The project site has very little relief in the topography. It is anticipated that minimal earthwork will be necessary to provide building pads for residential dwellings allowed under the proposed r~zor.e. ~-~' The soil on the project site is characterized as prime agriculturally productive soils known as Viva-Farwell association. The parcel is 8.08 acres in size, which is not considered large enough to be a viable commercial-agricultural site. The land is currently utilized for field crops, however, the land is surrounded by proposed residential development which will impair the future agricultural uses of this site. Due to the close proximity of existing urban densities, and existing and proposed zoning of the project site and surrounding area,.. the loss of prime agricultural soils from the project site is not considered significant. ~•lh: A11 of Butte County is within a Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone vIII. Construction of buildings to uniform building code standards for seismically active areas, should provide adequate protection to residents in case of seismic activity. 3b,c,j: Drainage within the Durham area will be affected by the proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezone and subsequent residential development. The grading and leveling of the area could alter percolation rates and the direction of drainage flow. Off-site drainage structures will be necessary to minimize off-site flooding. At the time of the subdivision a storm drainage solution must be developed that does not rely on leach type drain trenches. Design will be subject to the approval by the Butte County Department of -~- Public works. It is anticipated that County urban improvement requirements and drainage requirements of subdivisions will mitigate ail significant impacts. 3h,16d: The valley aquifers which supply Durham with potable water has been plagued by nitrates. Nitrates within ground water have been attributable to agricultural operations, and urban densities of less than one acre utilizing a soil absorption system for sewage disposal. The proposed zoning and General Plan Amendment will allow an urban density of ene dwelling unit per ii2 acre. Such a residential density on septic and leachfield systems is known to contribute nitrates to ground water at levels which exceed health standards. In order to determine what, if any, mitigation measures are required an analysis should be prepared to address the issue of potential impacts to ground water quality associated with a soil absorption sewage disposal system at densities proposed. 6a,7: Currently the project site has no residential improvements on it. The Rezone and General Plan Amendment would allow for an increase of up to 16 dwelling units on the property. The 16 dwelling units would bring about an increase in the existing noise and light levels of the area. These increases are commonly associated with residential development. The project site is located in an area with residential development and these impacts should not be significant. 8: The requested Low Density Residential Ger_era! Pian designation is consistent with the Planning Commission's proposal for the Durham- Dayton-Nelson Area Land Use Plan which was discussed at the June 8, 1989 Planning Commission meetira. i'he SR-1/2 zoning designation request must meet the following zor.:ir_g factors 1. Existing parcel sizes and resi~?er_tial densities. 2. Availability of sewers or suitability for septic tanks. 3. Effects on adjacent uses, water quality, air quality, noise, traffic flow and safety; and general environmental quality. 4. Proximity to major streets, commercial services and public facilities. ". 5. Distance from airports, railroads and industrial uses. 6. Existing utilities, walkways, and drainage facilities. 7. Local desires. 1? There is a potential for the development of 16 households. Utilizing the standard multiplier of 2.77 persons per household, there will be an increase of approximately 44 persons in the Durham area. -6- 12: The proposed project would affect existing housing by creating 16 additional homesites in the Durham area. 13: Vehicular movements will increase on Burdick and Turner Lane. Estimating 10 trips per day per dwelling unit, the project could generate approximately 160 trips per day. Turner Road is a substandard private roadway. Road access and improvements will be delineated by the Butte County Public Works department after submission of a Tentative Subdivision or Parcel man. At this stage of the project, ii. is difficult to ascertain the traffic impacts. Identifying impacts and the necessary road improvements and mitigation measures will have to be undertaken at the time of a Tentative Parcel or Subdivision Map. 14a,f: The proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezone will allow an increase in residential densities in the Durham area which will place a larger demand on public services. The demand on fire, police, schools, recreation facilities, public facilities and governmental resources will be much greater. The Durham Unif~.ed School District is rapidly reaching capacity. The Durham Unified School District has provided the following comments: "The students which would be generated by the lower density zoning cannot be adequately housed by the district solely from the funds generated from developer fees. The cost of providing classroom space for those children is far greater than the total of the fees. Documentation of this can be provided if requested. Therefore, a portion of the housing costs of the children will be provided by the districts general fund, On that basis, I am also opposed to the lower density propose' :3ue to the greater financial impact on the district." School impact fees in conjunction with the State Local Assistance Fund is expected to eliminate any significant impact. 16: The proposed rezoning and General Plan Amendment will result in the need for additional potable water to the project site. The Durham Irrigation District recommends that the project site be annexed into the district to provide a public water system. Annexation to the Durham Irrigation District should take place pr~or to recordation of the final subdivision or parcel map. RECOMMENDED MITIGATION MEASURES: 1. In order to determine what, if any, mitigation measures are required, an analysis should be prepared to address the issue of potential impacts to grour_d water quality associated with a soil absorption sewage disposal system for residential development at half acre density. In lieu of the above, the project could be amended to one acre residential densities which is the standard set by the Chico Nitrate Study for Residential Development on Septic and leachfield. BM:fcu -7- Applicant: ,lames Black A. Project D~s~-ri'7. tiCJrl Assessor's Parcel # 039-24-0-020 Log # 89-05-19-01 File# 89-44 A,B DATA SHEET 1. Type of Project: General Plan Amendment and Rezone. 2. Brief Description: General Plar_ Amendment from Orchard and Field Crop to Low Density Residential and zone change from A-5 to SR-112. 3. Location: At the northeast earner of Turner Lane ar_d Burdick Raad intersection, approximately 1,100 feet south of Durham-Dayton Highway in the Durham area. 4, Proposed Density of Development: Two dwelling units per acre. 5. Amount of Impervious Surfacing: Approximately 20% +. 6. Access and Nearest Public Roads}: Turner Lane and Burdick Road. 7. Method of Sewage Disposal: Individual septic tank and leachfield systems. 8. Source of Water Supply: Durham Mutual Water Company. 9. Proximity of Power Lines: Adjacent to property. 10. Potential for further land divisions and development: General Plan Amendment and zone charge would allow the creation of approximately 15 lots by subdivision map ~n the project site. B. Environmental Setting Physical Environment• 1. -Terrain a. General Topographic Character: Flat valley agricultural land. b. Slopes: 0-2%. c. Elevation: Approximately 160 feet above sea level. w' d. Limiting Factors: None. 2. Soils a. Types and Characteristics: ulna Farwell association. Area is dominated by excellent agricultural soils. b. Limiting Factors: None. 3. Natural Hazards of the Land a. Earthquake Zone: _ Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone vIII. b. Erosion Potential: None. c. Landslide Potential: None. d. Fire Hazard: Unclassified. e. Expansive Soil Potential: Moderate. -8- 4. Hydrology a. Surface Water: Butte Creek is located ar~oroximately 1 mile to the west of the project site. ~~ b. Ground Water: Generally available, abundant valley acruifers . c. Drainage Characteristics: Drainage is good. d. Annual Rainfall (normal): 22". e. Limiting Factors: None. 5. VisuallScenic Quality: Good. 6. Acoustic Quality: Good. 7. Air Quality: Good. Biological Environment: 8, vegetation: Field crops and furrow field. 9. Wildlife Habitat: Small birds and animals commonly associated with valley agricultural areas. Cultural Environment: 10. Archaeological and Historical Resources in the area: None identified on project site. Law probability of any arc;~aeological significance. 11. Butte County General Plan designation: Orchard and Field Crop. 12. Existing Zoning: A-5. 13. Existing Land Use on-site: Field Crops. 14. Surrounding Area: a.. Land Uses: North and East• Tentatively a,:;pr_ove; subdivision known as "Durham valley Estates". ~o y.~„e south and west is orchard properties. b. Zoning: SR-l, A-5 and R-1. c. Gen. Flan Designation: Low Density Residential and Orchard and Field Crops. d. Parcel Sizes: Range from one to forty acres. ' e. Population: Rural and Suburban Residential. 15. Character of Site and Area: Rural'. 16. Nearest Urban Area: Durham. 17. Relevant Spheres of Influence: Durham Irrigation District, Durham Unified School District, and Durham Recreation and Park District. 18. Improvements Standards Urban Area: Yes. 19. Fire Protection Service: a. Nearest County (State) Fire Station; Station =45. b. Water Availability; `r'anker truck capacity only. 20. Schools in Area: Durham Unified School District. -Q-