HomeMy WebLinkAbout6 - TSM23-0001 LOAPUD Annexation Inquiry - APN 079-330-002From:Lucas, Steve
To:jrabo@rarcivil.com
Cc:Lucas, Steve; Costa, Shannon
Subject:RE: LOAPUD Annexation Inquiry - APN 079-330-002
Date:Friday, October 27, 2023 11:21:11 AM
Attachments:image001.pngCoopertive Envionmental Review Agreement 12-13-05.pdfStandard Application with Attachments 2023.pdfAnnexation Questionnaire 2023.doc
Hello Jeff,
I have reviewed the July 22, 2022, Pre-Development Meeting Notes for PRED22-0005 for some
background information.
The proposed project is a request for a tentative parcel map for a subdivision of one parcel into
ten lots. The project site is unaddressed, located approximately 4.8 miles east of the City of
Oroville, Assessor's Parcel Number: 079-330-002. The existing parcel is approximately 54.2 acres
in size, undeveloped, and zoned RR-5 (Rural Residential, 5-acre minimum). The project proposes
future residential development on each resultant lot served by LOAPUD and SFWPA utility
connections.
LAFCo was not involved in the pre-development process so our comments/observations were not
previously solicited.
As to process, the basic path I would expect is: (NOTE: I have attached the Cooperative
Environmental Review Agreement (CERA) executed by County/SFWPA/LOAPUD/LAFCo in 2005 that
details the process agreed upon)
1. County initiates CERA.
1a PRED meeting solicits preliminary comments from affected agencies (SFWPA, LOAPUD, LAFCo).
2. TSM application submitted to County.
3. County circulates TSM app to affected agencies (LAFCo, districts, etc.) for review.
4. Comments received, project evaluated, CEQA completed, conditions applied. (CEQA must include
in the project description the annexation proposal)
5. Project to Planning Commission for approval.
6. If approved, proponent requests LOAPUD to initiate annexation to District.
7. LOAPUD approves/disapproves proposal relying on the CEQA documents from the TSM approval,
and then submits annexation application to LAFCo.
8. LAFCo reviews and approves/disapproves annexation relying on the CEQA documents from the
TSM approval.
9. Annexation condition met and TSM proceeds towards recordation.
LAFCo does not consider annexations of vacant, developable lands for utility services without an
approved corresponding development project (TSM) for two reasons:
To ensure that all development plans/conditions are known to LAFCo before allowing a
permanent utility issues from the public and affected agencies have been addressed and
resolved.
So that the applicant only completes one CEQA document, completed by County for all
subsequent actions. The County is the lead agency.
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Annexation application attached.
Once LAFCo receives a complete application, our process takes approximately 60-90 days.
Cost estimate based on what I know at this time, will be approximately $3,000 filing fees + Sphere
fees (54 ac x $500/ac) $27,000 + State BOE fee $1,500.
I hope this helps you successfully navigate.
Cheers,
Steve
Stephen Lucas | Executive Officer
Butte Local Agency Formation Commission
1453 Downer Street, Suite C | Oroville, CA 95965
530.538.6819
www.buttelafco.org
From: jrabo@rarcivil.com <jrabo@rarcivil.com>
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2023 9:57 AM
To: Lucas, Steve <SLucas@buttecounty.net>
Subject: LOAPUD Annexation Inquiry - APN 079-330-002
Hi Steve,
I am writing to request annexation application forms and fee amounts for the subject parcel. The
owner of the property, Allan Birkholz, would like to subdivide the property into 10 five-acre parcels
per the attached map. The intent is for each parcel to be served with sewer connected to LOAPUD’s
system, and water connected to South Feather Water and Power Agency. Could you also provide me
any guidance as far as the submittal order and timeline pertinent to the annexation process?
Thanks,
Jeffrey I. Rabo, PE
Rolls, Anderson & Rolls
115 Yellowstone Drive
Chico, CA 95973
Phone: (530) 895-1422
Fax: (530) 895-1409
Email: jrabo@rarcivil.com