HomeMy WebLinkAboutLLA25-0004 Project Approval Memo - ApprovedDepartment of Development Services Paula M. Daneluk, AICP, Director Curtis Johnson, Assistant Director
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TO: Project File # LLA25-0004
FROM : Alyssa Mendoza, Assistant Planner
DATE: May 22, 2025
SUBJECT: Lot Line Adjustment (LLA25-0004) for Chico Housing Action Team; APNs 042-060-019 & 042-060-020
PLANNING
MANAGER
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Mark Michelena, Principal Planner May 22, 2025
Project Description and Site Characteristics
• Chico Housing Action Team has submitted an application to Butte County for a Lot Line
Adjustment (Planning File #LLA25-0004) regarding two (2) parcels for APNs 042-060-019 &
042. Existing parcel sizes are 4.46 acres and .53 acres. The project would result in two parcels
of 4.56 and .43 acres. The project parcels are located at 3078 and 3022 HWY 32, Chico CA
95973.
Parcel APN Acres Before LLA Acres After LLA
Lot 1 042-060-019 +/- 4.46 +/- 4.56
Lot 2 042-060-020 +/- 0.53 +/- 0.43
• The parcels are zoned G-C (General Commercial) and the existing land use is residential. Both
parcels’ Butte County General Plan land use designation is Retail.
• Surrounding parcels are zoned G-C (General Commercial), AG-40 (Agricultural), and VLDR
(Very Low Density Residential). Surrounding areas largely consist of commercial, agricultural,
and residential uses.
MEMORANDUM
• Existing Parcels 1 and 2 are and will remain inside the western border of City of Chico’s sphere
of influence. Existing Parcel 1 is developed with an existing driveway and accessory structures.
Existing Parcel 2 is developed with a residence and accessory structures.
• Access to both parcels are available from Highway 32.
Analysis
• The project would not result in the creation of any new parcels.
• The Butte County Public Works Department verified that both parcels had been created by
parent deed 393-365 (1946) by deed 656-523 (1953).
• Both parcels involved meet the General Commercial Zone’s acreage minimum of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet. Parcel 1 will be enlarged to one hundred and ninety eight thousand six
hundred thirty three point six (198,633.6) square feet. Parcel 2 will be reduced to eighteen
thousand seven hundred and thirty point eight (18730.8) square feet.The resultant parcels will
meet the General Commercial Zone’s minimum ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
• The Land Development Division of Public Works,Environmenal Health Division of Public Health
and Butte Fire Department reviewed the project. None of the agencies objected to the proposed
project subject to the conditions of approval noted in Exhibit A below.
CEQA Issues
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements under
Section 15305(a) Categorical Exemption.
ACTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:
Staff recommends that the Director of Development Services take the following action:
I. Find that the project is exempt from environmental review under Section 15305(a) of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Class 5 exception 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 but not limited to minor lot line adjustments, side
yard, and setback variances not resulting in the creation of any new parcel.
II. Approve the Lot Line Adjustment for Chico Housing Action Team APN: 042-060-019 & 042-060-
020; Project # LLA25-0004, subject to the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit A:
EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Chico Housing Action Team, Lot Line Adjustment LLA25-0004
APN: 042-060-019 & 042-060-020
Public Works
1. Deeds and plats (if required) with the appropriate checking fee shall be submitted to the
Department of Public Works, Land Development Division for checking and approval prior to
recordation and shall contain the notes specified below.
2. Provide documentation from a title company of the applicant's choice verifying that any deed
of trust affected has been partially re-conveyed or modified to reflect the lot line adjustment
and to prevent the creation of any additional lot or parcel.
3. Prior to recordation of deeds, provide documentation verifying payment of taxes as required
by Subsection (d)(4)a. of Section 20-95.1 of the Butte County Code and as specified in
Article 8 of Chapter 4 of Division 2 of Title 7 of the Government Code, commencing with
Section 66492.
Deed Note
(To be placed on any deed to effect lot line adjustment)
The purpose of this deed is to effect a lot line adjustment as approved by the Butte County Director of
Development Services on ______________________. The above described lands are to be combined
with and become a part of those lands as described in the deed to
________________________________ as filed for record in Butte County Official Records at Serial
Number _____________ Book _____________ Page ___________. No additional lots or parcels are
created hereby. The scope of review of said lot line adjustment was limited as specified in Government
Code Section 66412(d), and approval of it does not constitute assurance that future applications for
building permits or other land use entitlements on the modified lots or parcels will be approved by the
County of Butte.
Plat Note
(To be placed on any required Plat)
This plat does not constitute a legal description of the lots or parcels depicted and does not show all
easements of record on or affecting said lots or parcels.
LLA25-0004 Plat
LLA25-0004 Plat
LLA25-0004 Plat