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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTPM14-0001 - ZA Approval Letter with COA Department of Development Services Tim Snellings, Director Pete Calarco, Assistant Director 7 County Center Drive T: 530.538.7601 Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.7785 March 9, 2016 James and Monte Cameron 3515 Bell Estates Drive Chico, CA 95973 Subject: TPM14-0001; APN: 042-010-089 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Cameron: At the regular meeting of the Butte County Planning Zoning Administrator held March 9, 2016, your request for a Tentative Parcel Map was approved to divide the 5.38-acre property into two parcels (2.83 acres and 2.5 acres). Should you desire to appeal the decision by the Zoning Administrator, you must do so in writing, on the appropriate form, prior to 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 21, 2016 to the: Kim McMillan, Planning Commission Clerk 7 County Center Drive Oroville, California, 95965 The appeal fee of $400.00 must be paid at that time. If you do not appeal, and if there are no other appeals within the 10 calendar-day appeal period, the action of the Zoning Administrator is final. Should you desire to appeal any of the conditions imposed as part of the approval by the Zoning Administrator, you have up to one (1) year from the approval date (Butte County Code 20-66 (d)), and it must be in writing to the same appeal address shown above. This appeal fee is also $400.00. APPROVAL OF PROJECT SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF ALL APPLICABLE FEES Payment of all applicable outstanding processing fees is required as a condition of approval for your project. Prompt payment of invoiced amounts will expedite the approval process in satisfying this condition. The conditions of approval must be met within twenty-four (24) months from the date of approval by the Butte County Planning Commission or the approval will be considered null and void. If you are unable to complete all conditions of approval prior to the twenty-four months, you can apply for a map extension, prior to map expiration, for up to an additional 72 months (Butte County Code 20-67). Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (530) 538-7376, or by email at mmichelena@buttecounty.net between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. buttecounty.net/dds Sincerely, Mark Michelena Senior Planner Enc. Conditions of Approval Final Invoice Cc. Mike Mays, NorthStar Engineering  Butte County Department of Development Services   Cameron TPM14-0001 – Conditions of Approval  Page 1 of 5  EXHIBIT A Tentative Parcel Map for James and Monte Cameron on APN 042-010-089, File # TPM14-0001: A request to divide a 5.38-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 (2.88 acres and 2.5 acres). The Department of Development Services in conjunction with the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office recommended that either a minimum of two rows of orchard trees remain along each side of the property line or the orchard shall be removed. Pursuant to the requirements of Butte County Code §24-56.1 (Residential Setback from Orchards and Vineyards), the proposed undeveloped parcel is more than 300 feet from any existing agricultural operation. A. Conditions of Approval: Planning Division 1. Mitigation Measure #1 Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: “Dust generated by the development activities shall be kept to a minimum and retained on-site. Follow the air quality control measures listed below: Control Dust a. During clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or transportation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler systems are to be used to prevent dust from leaving the site and to create a crust after each day’s activities cease. b. During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to prevent dust from leaving the site. At a minimum, this would include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after work is completed for the day and whenever wind exceeds 15 miles per hour. c. Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation. d. On-site construction vehicles shall be limited to a speed of 15 mph on unpaved roads. e. Haul vehicles transporting soil into or out of the property shall be covered. f. Existing roads and streets adjacent to the project shall be cleaned at least once per day if dirt or mud from the project site has been tracked onto these roadways, unless conditions warrant a greater frequency. g. Other measures may be required as determined appropriate by the BCAQMD or Department of Public Works in order to control dust. Post Contact Information h. Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action within 24 hours. The telephone number of the Butte County Air Quality Management District shall be visible to ensure compliance with BCAQMD Rule 200 & 205 (Nuisance and Fugitive Dust Emissions). Other Construction Practices i. Maintain all construction equipment in proper tune according to manufacturer’s specification. j. Where feasible, give preference to utilizing the following equipment:  Electric equipment  Substitute gasoline-powered for diesel-powered equipment  Alternatively fueled construction equipment on site such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquid natural gas (LNG), propane, or biodiesel.  Equipment that has Caterpillar pre-chamber diesel engines, as practical.  Diesel construction equipment meeting the CARB’s 1996 or newer certification standard for off- road heavy-duty diesel engines. k. Construction workers shall park in designated parking area(s) to help reduce dust emissions.”  Butte County Department of Development Services   Cameron TPM14-0001 – Conditions of Approval  Page 2 of 5  Plan Requirements: The note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. This note shall also be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be adhered to throughout all grading and construction periods. Monitoring: The Butte County Department of Development Services and the Public Works Department shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. Building inspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on- site. Butte County Air Pollution Control District inspectors shall respond to nuisance complaints. 2. Mitigation Measure #2 Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the Parcel Map or on an additional map sheet that states: “Should grading activities reveal the presence of prehistoric or historic cultural resources (i.e. artifact concentrations, including arrowheads and other stone tools or chipping debris, cans glass, etc.; structural remains; human skeletal remains) work within 50 feet of the find shall immediately cease until a qualified professional archaeologist can be consulted to evaluate the find and implement appropriate mitigation procedures. Should human skeletal remains be encountered, State law requires immediate notification of the County Coroner ((530) 538-6579). Should the County Coroner determine that the remains are in an archaeological context, the Native American Heritage Commission in Sacramento shall be notified immediately, pursuant to State Law, to arrange for Native American participation in determining the disposition of such remains.” The provisions of this note shall be followed during construction of all improvements, including land clearing, road construction, utility installation, and building site development. Plan Requirements: This note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet and shall be shown on all site development and building plans. Timing: This measure shall be implemented during all site preparation and construction activities. Monitoring: The Department of Development Services and/or Public Works Department shall ensure the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. Should cultural resources be discovered, the landowner shall notify the Planning Division and a professional archaeologist. The Planning Division shall coordinate with the developer and appropriate authorities to avoid damage to cultural resources and determine appropriate action. State law requires the reporting of any human remains. 3. Mitigation Measure #3 Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet that states: To the extent feasible, the developer shall implement the following measures at the time of development to offset the anticipated contribution of greenhouse gas emissions from residential development:  Support expansion of renewable energy systems o Prewire all new residential development to support photovoltaic system installation.  Support efficiency in vehicles and landscaping equipment o Install electrical vehicle outlets on external walls or in garages in all new residential development.  Improve fuel efficiency of equipment during construction-related activities o Minimize idling time either by shutting equipment off when not in use or reducing the time of idling to no more than 3 minute. o Use clean or alternative fuel equipment  Butte County Department of Development Services   Cameron TPM14-0001 – Conditions of Approval  Page 3 of 5  Plan Requirements: The note shall be placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. This note shall also be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Shall be implemented prior to issuance of building permits for residential development. Construction-related measures shall be adhered to throughout all grading and construction periods. Monitoring: The Butte County Department of Development Services and the Public Works Department shall ensure that the note is placed on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the map or on an additional map sheet. Planning Division will ensure that future residential development includes the applicable measures during Building Permit review. Building inspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on-site. 4. If a Declaration Acknowledging Right to Farm (Agricultural Statement of Acknowledgement) has not already been recorded on the parcel, prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the Final Map, record said document. 5. Place a note on a separate document which is to be recorded concurrently with the final map or on an additional map sheet that states: “A Declaration Acknowledging Right to Farm (Agricultural Statement of Acknowledgement) has been recorded on the parcels.” Public Works 6. 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 heron shall be shared by those properties with a legal interest in it. 7. 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." 8. 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 Bell Estates Drive and Bell Road shall be provided. Right-of-way required for construction of road approach and roadside drainage shall be provided. 9. 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 Bell Estates Drive along the frontages of parcels 1 and 2 in conformance with county improvement standard RS-8 LD-III, 20 feet wide with 4″ of CL II aggregate base and single sealcoat. 10. 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.  Butte County Department of Development Services   Cameron TPM14-0001 – Conditions of Approval  Page 4 of 5  11. Prior to grading, a construction storm water permit will be required by the State Water Resources Control Board if the project results in a 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. If a construction storm water permit is required, place a note on an additional map sheet that states: “The development of this final 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).” 12. Show all easements of record on the parcel map. 13. 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. 14. Pay the recording fees in effect at the time the parcel map and related documents are recorded. 15. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, pay all applicable assessments established by affected assessment districts, in full. Public Health Department Environmental Health Division 16. Place a note on the parcel map or an additional map sheet stating: “Reports that may have been conditions of approval on the tentative map and a list of current county requirements for building site are on file and available for review in the Butte County Department of Development Services and Butte County Public Health Department Environmental Health Division Files.” 17. Indicate that the required MUWA is met on each parcel. 18. Verify the location of the existing wastewater system on parcel 1 and relocate if necessary in order to not encroach on the new property boundaries or setback areas. 19. Destroy the existing well on Parcel 2 as necessary to provide the required MUWA and to comply with setback requirements. 20. Provide an approved source of domestic water to Parcel 2. 21. New wells to be constructed may require the installation of deep annular seals to protect deep ground water aquifers from nitrate contamination that may be present in shallow groundwater. Cal Fire/Butte County Fire 22. Construction, installation or development of buildings and/or roads, driveways, gates and bridges on parcels/lots shall comply with current Butte County Improvement Standards. 23. 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. 24. The developer will install an automatic fire sprinkler system in all new residential structures in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in one and two family dwellings and mobile homes, NFPA Standard 13D.  Butte County Department of Development Services   Cameron TPM14-0001 – Conditions of Approval  Page 5 of 5  Agricultural Commissioner 25. Prior to recording the parcel map, the owner shall either remove the existing orchard or prepare an Agricultural Maintenance Plan approved by the Agricultural Commissioner. The Agricultural Maintenance Plan shall require as long as there is an orchard on both parcels, a minimum of two rows of orchard trees remain on each side of the boundary line between Parcels 1 and 2. Processing Fees 26. 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.