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BUTTE COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
AGENDA REPORT – June 1, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Zoning Administrator find the proposed project to be exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA
Guidelines (Common Sense Exemption), and approve Minor Use Permit MUP21-0005 for a
Vehicle Repair operation associated with a new car dealership with the findings and conditions
identified below in Exhibit A and B.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The proposed project is a new site development for a used car sales facility, also known as
Highway Motors, currently located at 2961 Highway 32, #71 Chico CA 95973. A 13,309 square
foot new steel building is to be constructed on site. This building will incorporate an approximate
3,000 square foot office area, an approximate 6,000 square foot shop area, and an approximate
600 square foot finance office at the lower floor. The second floor will incorporate approximately
3,500 square feet of office/storage area.
Applicant: Ben Libby Location: The parcel is located at 2021
North Lindo Ave, Chico, CA
95973 approximately 150 feet
northwest of Chico city limits. Owner: Libby Revocable Inter Vivos
Trust
File #: Minor Use Permit MUP21-0005 Supervisor
District:
2 (Debra Lucero)
Request: Minor Use Permit to establish
on-site vehicle repair in the
General Commercial Zone
associated with a car
dealership.
Project
Planner:
Tristan Weems, AICP
Associate Planner
G.P.:
Zoning:
Retail (RTL)
General Commercial (GC)
R1 Low Density Residential
(City of Chico pre-zone)
Parcel Size:
Exhibits:
1.84 acres
A: MUP21-0005 Zoning
Administrator Decision
B: Minor Use Permit
C: Site Plan
D: Elevation and Floor Plans
E: Cal-Trans Comment Letter
APN: 042-080-052
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The lower floor office area will be used for sales and employee meetings. Employee offices, a
server room, a customer waiting room, a kid’s playroom and unisex bathrooms for employees
and customers is also proposed in this area. A customer service center is also proposed in which
customers and clients can drop off vehicles to be serviced. The finance office will be used for
obtaining vehicle financing for new customers and receiving and processing payments from
existing customers.
The shop area itself will be used for the maintenance and servicing of vehicles owned both by
existing customers and Highway Motors vehicle inventory. Examples of minor repairs and
maintenance that will take place in this area include safety inspections, brake repairs, tire
replacement, minor interior repairs, computer diagnostics, replacement of failed components
and minor body repair. The shop area will also include a paint prep station for minor paint
repairs.
The upstairs office/storage area will be used for storage of files and other business-related
paperwork, and some private offices not accessible to the public.
Outside the new steel building will be roughly 71,350 square feet of paved area. This area
includes parking for employees, and parking for Highway Motors vehicle inventory and display.
Additionally, there will be a vehicle staging area/parking area behind the building that will be
used for vehicles waiting for repairs.
Located around the perimeter of the site and inside and around parking areas will be roughly
20,980 square feet of landscaped area. The hours of operation for this facility will be from 9am-
6pm Monday through Saturday. The business will employ 20 people. The anticipated number
of customers per day is 25-45.
The application requests approval of this Minor Use Permit per the land use found in Table 24-
22-1 “Vehicle Repair” applicable in the General Commercial zone. Vehicle Repair and
Maintenance is defined as, “An establishment for the repair, alteration, restoration or finishing
of any vehicle, including body repair, collision repair, painting, tire and battery sales and
installation, and towing. Repair shops that are part of a vehicle sales or rental establishment on
the same site are excluded from this definition.” While Vehicle Sales and Rental is a permitted
land use in the General Commercial zone, this permit would entitle the applicant to service
vehicles not associated with the vehicle sales establishment.
SITE CHARACTERISTICS AND SURROUNDING USES:
The 1.84 acre project property is bordered by the Lindo Channel to the south, North Lindo Avenue
to the north and State Hwy 32 to the east. There is presently a structure formerly used as a shoe
and boot repair business located onsite. There are no other structures present on the property.
The parcel will be served by on-site septic and a Cal-Water connection. It is located within the
City of Chico sphere of influence and is pre-zoned “R1 Low Density Residential”.
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Surrounding land uses include General Commercial to the north, vacant Agriculture to the west
(not in agricultural production), and the 25-unit City of Chico “R1 Low Density Residential zone”
River Glen Subdivision across Lindo Channel to the south.
Direction General Plan Designation Zoning Existing Land Use(s)
North Retail GC Automotive Services, Chevron PowerMart
Gas Station
South Agriculture / City of Chico AG-40 / R1 Lindo Channel / River Glen Subdivision
East City of Chico IOMU Industrial Office Mixed Use
West Agriculture AG-40 Vacant
ANALYSIS:
The property is located within the City of Chico sphere of influence (prezoned “R1 - Low Density
Residential”). The City of Chico identified concerns with a neighboring blue line stream known
as “Lindo Channel” that runs along the southern boundary of the property. By implementing a
riparian buffer where location of structures is prohibited within 50’ of the top of the channel
bank, and by requiring all Valley Oak trees to be retained onsite throughout construction of this
project, we have satisfied the concerns of the City of Chico Planning Department and Butte
Chapter 24 Riparian Buffer requirements. City of Chico engineering comments have been
addressed by Butte County Public Works comments below.
In addition, Butte County Code Chapter 24 Parking and Loading requirements have been
analyzed and met. Given the proposed 13,309 square foot structure, and the required 1 parking
space per 400 square feet of the Vehicle Repair use, a total of 33 parking spaces are required
and have been provided for per the site plan, along with the required motorcycle parking area
and two ADA parking spaces. Per the applicant’s request, Butte County Code Chapter 24
Landscaping requirements will be satisfied at time of building permit submittal.
The maximum number of vehicle trips for this completed project include: 4 delivery trucks
(Fed Ex / UPS) per day; 6 parts delivery trucks (small pickup) per day; 45 employee per day; 2
large trucks (automobile carriers) per week; 16 customers per day. This parcel is within the
limits of Caltrans' Project 03-4H760, and construction will start the Spring of 2024. Caltrans’
proposed improvements at this location include curb ramps at the corners and sidewalk along
SR 32 (Nord Avenue) adjacent to this parcel. There are no planned Cal-Trans improvements
on N. Lindo Road. Cal-Trans has approved their review of the project with the stipulation that
if operational issues on SR 32 arise from the left turn movements at the northerly driveway
arise, a raised median will need to be constructed on North Lindo Avenue to prohibit left turn
movements at that driveway. See Exhibit E for their comment letter.
To approve a minor use permit, the proposed project must comply with applicable standards in
the zoning ordinance, other County ordinances, the General Plan, County Improvement
Standards, and supported by the findings (Butte County Code 24-222) that are set forth in Exhibit
B.
General Plan Consistency
General Plan goals and policies were evaluated in the context of the proposed project. three goals
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and four policies were identified as applying to the project. The following table identifies each
applicable goal and policy and includes a rationale for the project's consistency with each policy.
General Plan 2030 Goals and Policies Consistency Review
LAND USE ELEMENT
GOAL LU-G1 Continue to uphold and
respect the planning principles on which
the County's land use map is based.
Consistent. This goal is more specifically
reviewed in the discussion of the policies
below.
LU-P1.2 The County shall promote
economic development and job-
generating industry in unincorporated
areas.
This parcel has hosted viable commercial
operations and has high visibility from
adjacent motorists travelling Hwy 32.
Approval of this project will certainly
promote development and generate
approximately 20 on-site employment
opportunities.
LU-P1.9 The County shall allow
commercial services and retail within
unincorporated communities.
This project includes the permitted by
right land use of vehicle sales and rental,
and the land use being considered by this
application includes vehicle repair; this is
a commercial service within the
unincorporated County.
GOAL LU-G2 Provide for orderly, well-
planned and balanced growth that
maintains private property rights.
Consistent. This goal is more specifically
reviewed in the discussion of the policies
below.
LU-P2.2 Economic use and value of
private property shall be maintained.
The economic use and value of private
property will be maintained and
enhanced by the approval of this project
through allowing the owner to better
serve the needs of the motoring public.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
GOAL ED-1 Improve the local economy
by diversifying the economy, reducing
the unemployment rate, increasing
business revenues to the County, and
increasing wages.
Consistent. This goal is more specifically
reviewed in the discussion of the policy
below.
ED-P1.2 The County shall encourage a full
range of commercial services at the
regional, community and neighborhood
levels.
There is regional, community and
neighborhood levels of service
anticipated with the approval of the
application. It will provide increased
ability to not only sell automobiles, but
service them as well.
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Site Plan
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Assessor Parcel Map (Lot 52)
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Surrounding Area Map
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AGENCY COMMENTS:
The project was reviewed by the Butte County Department of Development Services, Butte
County Department of Public Works, Cal-Trans, Butte County Department of Public Health, City
of Chico, and CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department. Note: City of Chico Planning comments
have been incorporated with the Butte County Planning Division Comments, and City of Chico
Public Works/Cal Trans Comments have been incorporated with the Butte County Public Works
comments:
Butte County Department of Development Services, Planning Division determined in consultation
with the City of Chico that the Valley Oaks present onsite are to be retained and protected during
construction with fencing. This will maintain and ensure that the Riparian Area of Lindo Channel
is protected. In addition, we also find that exterior lighting standards of Butte County Code
Chapter 24-67 apply to mitigate lighting impacts to the residential neighborhood to the south
across the Lindo Channel, see Exhibit B for these conditions.
Butte County Department of Public Works, Land Development Division, in consultation with City
of Chico Public Works, City of Chico Fire Department, Butte County Environmental Health and Cal
Trans offered conditions that apply to standards of the multiple jurisdictions. Comments ranged
from traffic, access, drainage and septic systems. Improvements include curb, gutter and
sidewalk for the N. Lindo frontage down to the southerly driveway access; and street lights.
Drainage, Erosion Sediment Control and grading plans are also required. See Exhibit B “Minor
Use Permit” for specific enumerated conditions.
Butte County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division noted in their
comments that the project is approved for 20 employees and 15 customers (at a time) under the
septic system’s load capacity. They also noted a Calwater connection and a wastewater system
permit per CSA 114 loading restrictions is required.
Butte County Fire / Cal-Fire reviewed without comment.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments have been received as of the date this report was prepared.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA):
In compliance with Section 15061 (b) (3) Common Sense Exemption, this project is exempt from
CEQA review. The Common Sense Exemption stipulates that CEQA applies only to projects which
have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on
the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Staff finds 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, nor is it located within
Agricultural Land. The site has been disturbed and does not contain any cultural resources, and
is relatively flat.
It is located within the City of Chico sphere of influence, and the jurisdiction has been notified of
the application and returned comments accordingly. Valley Oaks are present and to remain on
parcel with described site plan; no recorded map with referenced to Oak Mitigations, a condition
has been applied to protect the Oaks during construction. The Parcel is predominately in the
unshaded Flood Zone “X” with small south western portion within the “AE” Flood Zone, without
proposed improvements. Majority of parcel is Urban, while portion adjacent to Lindo Channel is
identified as Cottonwood Willow Riparian Forest by the proposed Habitat Conservation Plan from
the Butte County Association of Governments (HCP – BCAG) layer.
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.
Staff therefore finds with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may
have a significant effect on the environment, and not subject to CEQA.
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EXHIBIT A BUTTE COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
DECISION ZDN22-00XX MINOR USE PERMIT MUP21-0005 (Ben Libby) APN: 042-080-052
June 1, 2022
The proposed project is a new site development for a used car sales facility, also known as
Highway Motors, to be relocated from an existing Chico location to APN 042-080-052. The
parcel is located at 2021 North Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95973 approximately 150 feet northwest of
Chico city limits. The applicant requests approval of this Minor Use Permit per the land use
found in Table 24-22-1 “Vehicle Repair” applicable in the General Commercial zone. Vehicle
Repair and Maintenance is defined as, “An establishment for the repair, alteration, restoration
or finishing of any vehicle, including body repair, collision repair, painting, tire and battery sales
and installation, and towing. Repair shops that are part of a vehicle sales or rental
establishment on the same site are excluded from this definition.” While Vehicle Sales and
Rental is a permitted land use in the General Commercial zone, this permit would entitle the
applicant to service vehicles not associated with the vehicle sales establishment.
I. Find the project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
provisions under 14 CCR Section 15061 (b) (3) (Common Sense Exemption). The Common
Sense Exemption stipulates that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential
for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on
the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
A. Because the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA, the payment of fees
pursuant to Fish and Wildlife Code Section 711.4 and 14 CCR 753.5 is not required.
B. 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. Make the following findings in support of granting approval, pursuant to Butte County
Code Section 24-222:
A. The proposed use is allowed in the applicable zone.
The project site is located in the GC (General Commercial) zone. This zone permits vehicle
repair with an approved Minor Use Permit and vehicle sales and rental by right.
B. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed use will be
compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity of the subject
property.
The existing General Commercial zone allows for this type of proposal with an approved
Minor Use Permit that undergoes review by relevant agencies, is noticed to neighbors and
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is heard at a publically noticed hearing. This process ensures that the location, size, design
and operating characteristics of the proposed use will be compatible with the existing and
future land uses in the vicinity of the subject property.
C. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of
the County.
The proposed development will go through the building permit process. The design of the
project will incorporate fire safety, building code, waste disposal, and domestic water
service elements that will significantly reduce health and safety hazards. The project has
been circulated to Butte County Environmental Health, Public Works, Cal-Fire, Cal-Trans,
and the City of Chico; and evaluated for Parking and Landscaping requirements.
D. The proposed use is properly located within the County and adequately served by
existing or planned services and infrastructure.
The proposed use is located within the County and will be served by Cal-Water, on-site
septic, Pacific Gas & Electric and available wireless carriers.
E. The size, shape, and other physical characteristics of the subject property are
adequate to ensure compatibility of the proposed use with the existing and future
land uses in the vicinity of the subject property.
The size, shape, and other physical characteristics of the subject property have been
reviewed by the consulting agencies and found to be compatible with the vehicle repair
proposed use and are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity of
the subject property, subject to the attached conditions.
III. Approve Minor Use Permit MUP21-0005, subject to the conditions in Exhibit “B”.
Approved By: ___________________________________
Curtis Johnson, Zoning Administrator Date: June 1, 2022
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EXHIBIT B
MINOR USE PERMIT
BUTTE COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR June 1, 2022
DATE OF APPROVAL:
MUP21-0005
PERMIT NO.
042-080-052
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Butte and the special
conditions set forth below: Benjamin Libby is hereby granted a Minor Use Permit to establish a
Used Vehicle Dealership with the entitled Vehicle Repair land use category.
1. As provided by Butte County Code Section 24-243, the effective date of this Minor Use
Permit shall be ten days following the action of the Zoning Administrator, unless appealed
or called up for review. Permits or other approvals may be issued only upon or following
the effective date, provided no appeal has been filed.
2. This approval shall expire and become void if not exercised within two years from the
date of approval, except where an extension of time is approved as provided in Butte
County Code Section 24-247.
3. The terms and conditions of this Minor Use Permit shall run with the land and shall be
binding upon and be to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, successors, and
assigns of the Permittee, provided the use has not been abandoned.
4. This Minor Use Permit may be revoked, or the conditions of approval modified, as
provided in Butte County Code Section 24-251.
5. Minor changes as provided by Butte County Code Section 24-246(c), may be approved
administratively by the Zoning Administrator 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.
Conditions of Approval:
Butte County Department of Development Services, Planning Division:
1. Valley Oaks are to be retained and during construction fencing shall be erected
covering the drip line of the trees at a minimum.
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2. Pursuant to City of Chico requirements, maintain exterior lighting at low heights and
intensity along the creek corridor to avoid unnecessary adverse impact to residential
uses on the south side of the channel, as well as any wildlife that use the channel
itself. All outdoor lighting shall be located, adequately shielded, and directed such
that no direct light falls outside the property line, or into the public right-of-way as
illustrated in Butte County Code Chapter 24 Figure 24-67-1 (Inadequate and
Adequate Shielding) and Figure 24-67-2 (Light Source Not Directly Visible Outside
Property Perimeter).
Butte County Department of Public Works, Land Development Division:
General Conditions:
3. All public improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
Chapter 18R.08, Design Criteria of the Chico Municipal Code, Chapter 18R.12
Improvement Standards of the Chico Municipal Code, the Butte County
Improvement Standards, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
2018 Standard Plans and Specifications, and the details shown on the approved
improvement plans, except as modified by the conditions of approval. If there is
a conflict between applicable standards, the more stringent standard shall apply
under the authority having jurisdiction.
4. Prior to improvement plan approval, the applicant shall obtain all necessary
permits from Butte County Environmental Health Department to abandon
wells and septic systems, unless, for irrigation purposes, the well meets
septic system setbacks (50’ to septic tank and 100’ to leach lines), Cal-
Water requirements and the well head is be maintained.
5. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations and requirements of the
Fire Department, City of Chico. Contact Adam Young (530)879-6547,
adam.young@chicoca.gov.
Street Improvements:
6. Prior to establishing use and construction, deed to Butte County, City of Chico,
or Caltrans in fee simple the necessary (ROW) from the physical centerline of N.
Lindo Ave along the entire property frontage and any additional right of way to
facilitate needed future intersection improvements.
7. Prior to establishing use and construction, reconstruct or provide a performance,
labor and material bond for reconstruction of street frontage improvements on
N. Lindo Ave. Reconstruct full street (including the existing left turn lane at the
N. Lindo Ave a minimum 12 feet wide lane on N. Lindo Ave southbound) along
the entire parcel frontage from the existing sidewalk at the intersection of N.
Lindo Ave to the southerly proposed driveway as shown in the preliminary site
plan in conformance with modified County improvement standard RS-2B, 4”
Type A Hot Mix Asphalt, 8″ Class 2 aggregate base, prime coat, fog seal and 95 %
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relative compaction. Construction of curb, gutter, 8’ parking lane, 7’ parkway
strip and 5’ sidewalk is required on N Lindo Ave northbound along parcel
frontage. Submit for approval a roadway improvement plans to City of Chico and
Butte County Department of Public Works prior to construction. Submit a Notice
of Materials to be used, materials test results, and mix design in compliance with
2018 Caltrans Standard Specifications, Section 39, to the department of Public
Works for approval at least 14 days prior to the start of paving operations. Testing
of hot mix asphalt materials shall be performed by a qualified laboratory and test
results shall be signed and stamped by a licensed civil engineer. Conduct material
testing during construction and submit the results to Department of Public Works
to ensure compliance with Standard Specifications, approved materials, and
approved mix design.
8. N. Lindo offsite improvements shall be coordinated and connect with future SR
32 improvements proposed by Caltrans (see below and Exhibit E).
9. Locate egress/ingress point(s) as required by Caltrans (see Exhibit E)
10. Prior to approval of off and on-site improvement plans, obtain encroachment
permit from Caltrans (see Exhibit E).
11. Corner lots are subject to sight distance criteria as established by the
Public Works Director. Appropriate easements shall be dedicated as
needed prior to establishing use and approval of improvement plans.
12. Prior to establishing use, the applicant shall install City of Chico standard
streetlights in accordance to City Std. SL-1.
13. Prior to establishing use, install City of Chico standard street signs,
regulatory signs, pavement striping, and pavement markings.
14. Contact City of Chico Urban Forest Manager to confirm what street trees
can be chosen for the parkway strip. Contact Richie Bamlet (530)896-7801,
richard.bamlet@chicoca.gov.
Grading and Drainage Design:
15. All grading shall be in conformance with Chapter 16R.22, Grading
Standards, of the Chico Municipal Code and Chapter 13 of Butte County
Code.
16. Prior to establishing use and construction, the applicant shall submit a
Geotechnical and/or Soils Report, prepared by a registered engineer that
includes, but is not limited to: a) an investigation of the nature, distribution and
strength of existing soils; b) a description of site geology; c) conclusion and
recommendations covering the adequacy of the site for the proposed
development, storm drainage disposal, grading procedures and corrective
measures.
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17. Prior to establishing use and construction, applicant shall submit a grading plan
that includes, but is not limited to: a) contours and details of existing terrain and
drainage; b) existing structures or other topographic features that are to remain
undisturbed; c) existing ground elevations at parcel corners;
d) finished elevations at parcel corners and finished pad grades; f) pertinent
recommendations for the above required Geotechnical or Soils Report; h)
pertinent construction details to assure compliance with City of Chico Grading
Standards.
18. Upon completion of grading and prior to the final inspection by the City of
Chico, submit a final grading report to the City of Chico that certifies the
following: a) the final grading complies with the approved grading plan or any
approved revisions; b) the grading complies with the Geotechnical or Soils
report – any changes made during grading that affected these
recommendations shall be assessed; c) the soils are adequately compacted for
their intended use, in conformance with City of Chico Grading Standards. The
results of all field density tests and all other substantiating data shall be
included in the Final Grading Report.
19. Prior to establishing use, an engineered plan for a permanent solution for
drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Butte County Department
of Public Works and City of Chico Department of Development Engineering. The
drainage plans shall specify as to how stormwater runoff will be attenuated on
site by detention facilities and/or conveyed to the nearest natural or publicly
maintained drainage channel or facility and shall provide developed-condition
peak flow discharge not greater than the pre-development condition (no net
increase) for all storm events (including 100 year storm event), and no increase
in stormwater volume over the design storm duration to said channel or facility.
If used, the infiltration rate (minutes per inch) shall not be faster than the rate
obtained using the Environmental Health Department test procedure using a
correction factor of 3 (three). Submit infiltration test results to Department of
Public Works for approval. Prior to final improvement inspection, the design
dimensions and volume of detention facilities shall be confirmed using
topographic land survey by the engineer of record.
20. Construct on-site improvements per Butte County Improvement Standards,
applicable City of Chico Improvement Standards and other applicable codes and
standards prior to establishing use. Site improvement plans shall be approved by
the Butte County Department of Public Works, City of Chico and Caltrans, prior
to establishing use and the start of construction.
21. The drainage plan shall mitigate pollutant runoff control by intercepting and
treating the first ½” of runoff.
22. Prior to construction and establishing use, pay applicable storm drainage
connection fees to the City of Chico and drainage impact fees per Article XI,
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Chapter 3 of Butte County Code.
Stormwater Quality Management:
23. Construction Phase: Prior to approval of improvement plans, submit an erosion
and sediment control plan (ESCP) to Public Works department for approval.
ESCP shall contain site-specific construction site Best Management Practices
(BMPs). BMPs included in the ESCP must be in accordance with Section 50-19 of
County Code, and/or consistent with the California Stormwater Quality
Association BMPs. Revisions to an approved ESCP must be resubmitted for
Department of Public Works approval prior to commencing with site work. A
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) developed pursuant to the
construction stormwater general permit (CGP) may be submitted in lieu of the
ESCP. Add a note on a map sheet that states: “Development activities resulting
in soil disturbance shall submit an erosion and sediment control plan (ESCP) to
the Department of Public Works for approval. ESCP shall contain appropriate
site-specific construction site BMPs.”
24. Construction Phase: Coverage under the stormwater Construction General
Permit (CGP) will be required by the State Water Resources Control Board if
development activities result in ground disturbance, including clearing,
excavation, filling, and grading of one or more acres or disturb less than one
acre but are part of a larger common plan or development. Coverage under
this General Permit must be obtained from the State Water Resources Control
Board prior to starting construction. If coverage under the CGP is required,
engineering plans shall show the Waste Discharge Identification (WDID)
number on the title sheet of the plans and a copy of Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be provided to the Land Development Division
of the Public Works Department. Submit with improvement or grading plans
the estimated areas to be disturbed to the Department of Public Works for
consistency with the SWPPP.
25. Post Construction: Implement post-construction Best Management Practices
(BMPs) consistent with State Water Resources Control Board Order 2013-0001-
DWQ and City of Chico Post Construction Standard Plans to control the volume,
rate, and potential pollutant load of stormwater runoff, including, but not
limited to, requirements to minimize the generation, transport and discharge of
pollutants. Develop and submit a Post Construction Stormwater Management
Plan (PCSMP) that identifies BMP stormwater treatment system(s) designed to
reduce or eliminate stormwater pollutant discharges through the construction,
operation and maintenance of source control measures, low impact
development design, site design measures, stormwater treatment system(s)
and/or hydromodification measures. Design and sizing requirements shall
comply with the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Program (section
E.12) requirements of State Water Resources Control Board Order 2013-0001-
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DWQ. Hydromodification measures are required for Regulated Projects that
create and/or replace one acre or more of impervious surface. Regulated
projects are defined in State Water Resources Control Board Order 2013-0001-
DWQ. The Department of Public Works approval of the PCSMP is precedent to
improvement plan approval.
26. Post Construction: Prior to improvement plan approval, Regulated Projects
shall submit a Stormwater Facilities Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan
that identifies the operations, maintenance, and inspection requirements of all
stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) treatment system(s) and
hydromodification measures identified in the approved PCSMP. All public and
private stormwater treatment system(s) and hydromodification measures shall
be protected, inspected, and maintained to ensure continuous and fully
effective performance as designed. A maintenance and inspection schedule for
both dry and wet season BMPs shall be in writing, and a record shall be kept
that includes the dates of inspection or maintenance, whether BMPs were
inspected or maintained, a description of any maintenance activity, and the
name of the inspector or maintenance foreman.
27. Post Construction: Stormwater Trash Treatment Control Devices BMPs:
Prior to final improvement inspection, Install stormwater trash treatment
control devices (Devices) if stormwater runoff is discharged to a natural
drainage channel. Devices installed shall meet Full Capture System
requirements and shall be designed in accordance with the following criteria:
a. Appropriately sized to treat not less than the peak flowrate resulting
from a 1-year, 1-hour storm event (design storm) or at least the same
peak flows from the corresponding storm drain;
b. Do not bypass trash below the design storm under maximum operational
loading conditions; and
c. Trap all particles that are 5 mm or greater up to the design flow or at
least the same peak flows from the corresponding storm drain; and
do not have a diversion structure present upstream such that a
portion of the peak flow is not treated to trap all particles 5 mm or
greater.
Location(s) and specifications of Devices selected shall be shown on
improvement plans. Devices shall be certified by the State Water Resources
Control Board prior to installation. Prior to installation of any certified
Devices, the local mosquito vector control district should be contacted to
ensure the installation conforms to the District’s visual inspection, treatment,
and vector breeding minimizing guidelines.
Devices shall be protected, inspected, and maintained owners or operators of
facilities to ensure continuous and fully effective performance as designed.
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Butte County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division:
28. Approved for 20 employees and 15 customers (at a time) for the septic system.
29. Permitted on-site wastewater system required. Applicant must apply for a
wastewater system permit and final the system meeting the following: CSA 114
loading restriction for this site is no more than 662 gallons per day. MUWA of 1,834
square feet has been determined for pressure dose system and 550 gallons per day
loading.
30. Calwater connection required.
I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that I have read the foregoing conditions that they are
in fact the conditions which were imposed upon the granting of this Minor Use Permit, and that
I agree to abide fully by said conditions.
Date: ______________________ ________________________________________________
Applicant
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EXHIBIT C – Site Plan
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EXHIBIT D
Elevations and Floor Plans
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EXHIBIT E
Cal-Trans Comment Letter
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