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TO: Project File # MER24-0007
FROM: Tristan Weems, AICP, Senior Planner
DATE: November 12, 2024
SUBJECT: Approval of Merger Certificate (MER24-0007) for Judith and Charles Dodd; APN:
066-040-022 & 066-040-023
PRINCIPAL PLANNER SIGNATURE:
Project Description
Judith and Charles Dodd have submitted an application to Butte County for a parcel Merger
(Planning File # MER24-0007) to combine two (2) parcels: APN 066-040-022 (0.23 acres) and
APN 066-040-023 (0.23 acres) totaling 0.46 acres. The parcels are located at 13895 (-023) and
13901 (-022) Carver Drive in Magalia, in the Paradise Pines Subdivisions Unit 1. 066-040-022 is
developed with a single-family dwelling, and 066-040-023 has a three bedroom septic system but
otherwise is undeveloped. Both parcels burned in the Camp Fire, with the residence on -022
being rebuilt and finaled March of 2022 (building permit number B21-0531).
Site Characteristics
•The parcels have a General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential and are zoned
RR-5 (Rural Residential, 5-acre minimum).
•APN 066-040-022 is developed with a single-family dwelling.
•APN 066-040-023 is undeveloped without structures.
•There is an existing 3-bedroom septic system on parcel 064-040-022 and an existing 3-
bedroom septic on parcel 066-040-023. The septic systems will need to be located and
destroyed properly if not in use.
Parcel Creation Information
The Public Works Land Development Division has cleared the parcels for creation status and
legality and has reviewed and approved the merger certificate language.
Parcel 066-040-022 was created as Lot 206 of the “Paradise Pines Unit 1” Subdivision (Book 38
of Maps, Pages 57-60).
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Parcel 066-040-023 was created as Lot 205 of the “Paradise Pines Unit 1” Subdivision (Book 38,
of Maps, Pages 57-60).
CEQA
This project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
under Section 15305(a) of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 5). This exemption includes minor
alterations in land use limitations with an average slope of 20 percent and where the project
would not result in any changes in land use or density, including minor lot line adjustments that
do not result in the creation of any new parcels.
Public Comments
Notification of the project was sent to 47 adjacent property owners and published in the Paradise
Post.
No public comments were received.
Actions for Consideration
Staff recommends that the Director of Development Services take the following action:
I. Find that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section
15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Class 5 exemption consists
of minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than
20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density, including minor lot line
adjustments that do not result in the creation of any new parcels.
II. Approve Merger (MER24-0007) for Judith and Charles Dodd APN 066-040-022 & 066-
040-023 subject to the following findings:
A. The proposed Merger is consistent with the requirements of Butte County Code
Section 20-180.3.
B. The subject parcels are legally established lots created in conformance with the
Butte County Subdivision Ordinance and California Subdivision Map Act.
Appeals
Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Director of Development Services by filing a
notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within ten (10) calendar days as
provided in Sections 20-180.3 (h) and 20-66 of Butte County Code. A notice of appeal must be
accompanied by the appeal fee specified in Section 3-43 of the Butte County Code.
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Assessor Map Book 66 Page 4
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Recorded Map Book 38 Page 60