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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTPM20-0002 Approval Letter Department of Development Services Paula M. Daneluk, AICP, Director Pete Calarco, Assistant Director 7 County Center Drive T: 530.552.3700 Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.7785 buttecounty.net/dds September 28, 2020 Andrew, Courtney, Stephen, and Margaret Johnson 1525 Citrus Avenue Chico, CA 95926 Re: Zoning Administrator Approval – TPM20-0002 (Johnson); APN: 042-010-085 Dear Applicant: At the Zoning Administrator meeting held on September 23, 2020, your request for a Tentative Parcel Map was approved. Should you desire to appeal any of the decision by the Zoning Administrator, you must do so in writing, prior to 4:00 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2020 to the: Department of Development Services Planning Division 7 County Center Drive Oroville, California, 95965 The appeal fee of $674.00 must be paid at that time. If you do not appeal within the 10 calendar-day appeal period, the action of the Zoning Administrator is final. Once the approval has become final, please contact the Butte County Public Works Department to complete the conditions of approval and record the Parcel Map. Public Works is located at 7 County Center Dr., Oroville, CA 95965, or can be reached by phone at 530.538.7681. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (530) 552-3685, or by email at tweems@buttecounty.net between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sincerely, Tristan Weems, Associate Planner /Enclosure/ ATTACHMENT A: ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DETERMINATION WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BUTTE COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DECISION ZDN20-0008 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TPM20-0002 (Margaret Johnson) A tentative parcel map to divide a 5.06-acre parcel, in the VLDR 2.5 (Very Low Density Residential – 2.5-acre minimum) zone and VLDR (Very Low Density Residential) General Plan designation, into two lots (2.53 acres each). The project parcel is undeveloped. The project parcel fronts Bell Road, a publicly maintained paved road. The parcel frontage is unimproved without curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Future residences will be served by onsite well and septic systems. APN 042-010-085 September 23, 2020 I. The Zoning Administrator has considered the Section 15061 (b)(3) Categorical Exemption for Common Sense Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and adopts the Categorical Exemption with the following findings: A. Upon review of the site using the California Natural Diversity Database none fell within any identified range or area of sensitive species or habitats. The parent parcel is not within a deer herd migration overlay, scenic resource, scenic highway overlay, City of Chico Sphere of Influence, nor is it located within Agricultural Land. The site has been disturbed and does not contain any cultural resources, nor is it near or adjacent to a creek or waterway, it does not contain oak woodlands, has been previously developed, is relatively flat (sloping three feet across the entire parent parcel). The parent parcel is not located within the Watershed Protection Overlay zone, nor is it near any identified fault lines, there is a very low risk of landslide and erosion hazard potential. The parent parcel is located in FEMA flood zone “X” or undefined/unshaded/not applicable. B. On the basis of the whole record before the Zoning Administrator, there is no substantial evidence that the Tentative Parcel Map for Margaret Johnson, Planning Division File No. TPM20-0002 would have a significant effect on the environment. C. The custodian of the record is the Department of Public Works. The location of the record is 7 County Center Drive, Oroville CA 95965. II. Approves Tentative Parcel Map TPM20-0002 for Margaret Johnson, subject to the conditions found in Exhibit “A” and the following findings: A. The proposed map is consistent with the VLDR 2.5 (Very Low Density Residential, 2.5-acre minimum) zone. Proposed lots meet minimum parcels sizes and will support single-family residential development, consistent with purpose and allowed uses in the VLDR 2.5zone (BCC §24- 18E and §24-19). B. The project is substantially consistent with applicable Goals and Policies of the Butte County General Plan based on the consistency review in the staff report. In addition, there is no substantial evidence in the whole record to support any of the findings in Government Code Section 66474 requiring denial of the tentative parcel map. C. The design and improvements of the proposed parcel map are consistent with County standards and policies provided all conditions of project approval are met. Comments/conditions received from Butte County Departments and other Agencies were reviewed and incorporated into the project analysis and proposed project conditions. Design and improvements of the Proposed Parcel Map are consistent with County standards and policies. D. The project site is physically suitable for the use and density of the proposed development. The Proposed Parcel sizes are consistent with the minimum parcel size requirement of the VLDR 2.5 (2.5-acre minimum) zone. Existing and proposed single-family residences are consistent with the primary allowed land uses in the VLDR zone. E. The design and improvements of the project will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed parcel map provided the attached conditions are met. No easements will be abandoned with the proposed TPM. F. The project site is not located within an earthquake fault zone. There is only one known active fault within Butte County and it is located approximately 20 miles to the southeast. G. Approval of this project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare provided the required conditions and mitigation measures are complied with. No adverse or detrimental effects to the environment or public health, safety, and welfare have been identified as resulting from the project, from agency and departmental review, or from staff analysis. H. The roads in the project area have the capacity to handle the increase in vehicular traffic generated by the project. The addition of two residential dwellings would have a negligible effect on local or regional traffic. Approved By: Pete Calarco Date: September 23, 2020 EXHIBIT A Tentative Parcel Map for Margaret Johnson on APN 042-010-085, File # TPM20-0002: A request to divide a 5.06-acre parcel, in the VLDR 2.5 (Very Low Density Residential – 2.5-acre minimum) zone and VLDR (Very Low Density Residential) General Plan designation, into two lots (2.53 acres each). The project parcel is undeveloped. The project parcel fronts Bell Road, a publicly-maintained paved road. The parcel frontage is unimproved without curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Future residences will be served by onsite well and septic systems. I. Conditions of Approval: Planning Division None. Public Works STREETS 1. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, provide a fully executed road maintenance agreement for all non-publicly maintained access roads on the county approved form. A note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet of the parcel map stating: "In accordance with Civil Code Section 845, maintenance of the road as shown hereon shall be shared by those properties with a legal interest in it." 2. All access rights shall be reserved by deed per county ordinance, offered for dedication, and depicted on the parcel map. Place the following note on the parcel map: “approved road name is a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress, road and public services purposes, to be reserved in deeds and is hereby offered for dedication to the County of Butte.” 3. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, provide street name signs per requirements of the Department of Public Works. Street names shall be reviewed by the county address coordinator and one name for each new street shall be recommended to the Board of Supervisors for approval prior to recordation of the parcel map. A minimum of five alternate names for each new street shall be submitted. 4. Prior to final road inspection, install all necessary traffic safety signs including stop signs. For all non-publicly maintained access roads, a note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet of the parcel map stating: "No public entity shall be responsible for the maintenance of the traffic safety signs including stop signs. In accordance with Civil Code Section 845, maintenance of the traffic safety signs shall be shared by those properties with a legal interest in them." 5. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, submit road and drainage improvement plans to the Land Development Division for the installation of a standard S-18B road approach in accordance with county improvement standards. Obtain an encroachment permit and construct the road approach prior to recordation of the parcel map. Adequate sight distance at the intersection of access road and shall be provided. Right-of-way required for construction of road approach and roadside drainage shall be provided. 6. Provide a cul-de-sac or building free turn around area designed and constructed as specified in the county improvement standards. The parcel map shall show the cul-de-sac or building free turn around area. 7. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, provide approved access to parcels 1 and 2 from a county maintained road or from a state highway. Construct or provide a performance, labor and material bond for construction of improvements to access road in conformance with county improvement standard RS-8 LD-III, 20 feet wide with 4″ of CL II aggregate base and single sealcoat. DRAINAGE 8. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, drainage plans and calculations shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. Engineering plans shall detail existing drainage conditions and specify how storm water runoff will be either detained or retained onsite and/ or conveyed to the nearest natural drainage channel or publicly maintained facility. Engineering calculations shall show there is no increase in peak flow runoff leaving the property. If storm drainage facilities serve new public roads, the developer must complete the formation of a county service area (CSA), zone of benefit within a permanent road division (PRD), or other Department of Public Works approved entity prior to recordation of the parcel map. The formation process will require the developer to fund the service until the beginning of the first fiscal year in which service charges can be collected and agree to an annual maximum service charge to ensure continued operation of the facilities. 9. Prior to final improvement inspection by the Department of Public Works, all new drain inlets shall be labeled with the county approved drain marker per county standard S-40. Improvement plans shall show and/or note the requirements for labeling inlets pursuant to county standard S- 40. 10. Prior to grading, a construction storm water permit will be required by the State Water Resources Control Board if the project results in ground disturbance, including clearing, excavation, filling, and grading of one or more acres. The permit must be obtained from the State Water Resources Control Board prior to construction. Submit engineering estimate of area to be disturbed to the Department of Public Works for review and approval. If a construction storm water permit is required, engineering plans shall show the Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number on the title sheet of the plans and a copy of the erosion and sediment control plan shall be provided to the Land Development Division of the Public Works Department. If a construction storm water permit is required, place a note on an additional map sheet that states: “The development of this parcel map required a construction storm water permit. Construction activities that result in a land disturbance of less than one acre, but which are part of a larger common plan of development, also require a permit. Development of individual lots may require an additional permit(s).” PARCEL MAP 11. Show all easements of record on the parcel map. 12. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, pay in full any and all delinquent, current and estimated taxes and assessments as specified in Article 8 of Chapter 4 of Division 2 of Title 7, of the California Government Code commencing with Section 66492. 13. Pay the recording fees in effect at the time the parcel map and related documents are recorded. Public Health Department Environmental Health Division None. Cal Fire/Butte County Fire 14. Construction, installation, or development of buildings and/or roads, driveways, gates and bridges on parcels/lots shall comply with current adopted California Fire Code and current Butte County Improvement Standards, whichever is stricter. 15. Prior to building construction, provide an all-weather access of at least 10 feet wide for residential, and 20 feet wide for commercial, and vertical clearance of 15 feet that will allow for ingress and egress and accommodate a 40,000-pound fire apparatus to within 150 feet of all structures. Processing Fees 16. Prior to recordation of the Parcel Map, pay any outstanding project-related processing fees. II. NOTATION A. Minor changes may be approved administratively by the Directors of Development Services, Environmental Health, or Public Works upon receipt of a substantiated written request by the applicant, or their respective designee. Prior to such approval, verification shall be made by each Department or Division that the modification is consistent with the application, fees paid and environmental determination as conditionally approved. Changes deemed to be major or significant in nature shall require a formal application for amendment.