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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZDN14-0009_GRD13-0011_080614Zoning Administrator Decision (ZDN) 14-0009 GRD13-0011 Date: August 6, 2014 Page 1 of 4 BUTTE COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DECISION ZDN14-0009 GRADING PERMIT GRD13-0011 (Big Rock Enterprises, LLC) Approval of grading and erosion control plans for past grading activities encompassing 0.52 acres of a 27.73 acre property, resulting in the total excavation of 1380 cubic yards. APN: 041-370-048 August 6, 2014 I. The Zoning Administrator has considered the Initial Study and Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and adopts the Negative Declaration subject to the following findings: A. An Initial Study was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Said Study did not identify any significant environmental effects with approval of the project; B. The Zoning Administrator has considered the Negative Declaration, together with comments received during the review process. C. On the basis of the whole record before the Zoning Administrator, including the Initial Study and comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the Grading Permit for Big Rock Enterprises, LLC, Planning Division File No. GRD13-0011, with conditions here attached, would have a significant effect on the environment. D. The custodian of the record is the Land Development Division of the Public Works Department. The location of the record is 7 County Center Drive, Oroville CA 95965. E. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the County, which is the Lead Agency. II. The Zoning Administrator approves Grading Permit GRD13-0011, subject to the following findings and Conditions of Approval in Exhibit B: A. Approval of this project will not be detrimental to the general health, safety and welfare of the public because the measures incorporated into the project plans will insure that any potential impacts will not adversely affect the surrounding area. B. The Director of Public Works has reviewed the project, and has determined that the Grading Plan and Erosion Control Plan conforms the Zoning Administrator Decision (ZDN) 14-0009 GRD13-0011 Date: August 6, 2014 Page 2 of 4 standards as set forth in Chapter 13, Article 1 of the Butte County Code. Approved By: Pete Calarco, Zoning Administrator Date: August 6, 2014 Attachment: Exhibit “A”, Grading Permit 13-0011 Conditions of Approval Zoning Administrator Decision (ZDN) 14-0009 GRD13-0011 Date: August 6, 2014 Page 3 of 4 EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Submit grading and drainage improvement plans to the Land Development Division for review and approval. Comply with approved plans and terms of the grading permit. 2. Submit erosion and sediment control plans to the Land Development Division for review and approval. Comply with approved plans and terms of the grading permit. 3. Provide a performance bond and labor and material bond for the construction of the required improvements in an amount approved by the Director of Public Works. 4. 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, filing, 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 parcel/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).” 5. The applicant shall implement the following best management practices for dust suppression during all proposed grading and clearing activities: 1. Conduct daily cleanup. This practice shall include removal of mud and dust carried onto street surfaces by construction vehicles. 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. 2. Cover haul trucks with tarpaulins or other effective covers at all times, except when loading or unloading materials. 3. Water all exposed earth surfaces. This practice shall be conducted at a minimum in the late morning and at the end of the day. Further, the frequency of watering shall increase if required by the Butte County Air Pollution Control District. 4. All clearing, grading, earth-moving, or excavation activities shall cease Zoning Administrator Decision (ZDN) 14-0009 GRD13-0011 Date: August 6, 2014 Page 4 of 4 when winds exceed 15 mph averaged over 1 hour. 5. The area disturbed by demolition, clearing, grading, earth-moving, or excavation operations shall be minimized at all times. 6. Portions of the construction site to remain inactive longer than a period of 14 days shall be seeded and watered until grass cover is grown. 7. The applicant shall minimize construction-related exhaust emissions by maintaining construction equipment engines in good condition and in proper tune according to manufacturer's specifications and during smog season (May through October) by not allowing construction equipment to be left idling for long periods. 8. All on-site vehicles should be limited to a speed of 15 mph on unpaved roads. 9. Re-vegetate exposed surfaces. This shall be completed as soon as possible to reduce dust emissions. The Dust Suppression Plan shall be submitted to the County of Butte for review and approval prior to issuance of a grading permit. 10. Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation. 11. Abide by the following additional measures during all construction activity: A. Use alternatives to open burning of vegetative material during all clearing and construction. B. Other measures as determined appropriate by AQMD and Department of Public Works to reduce dust. 6. Should grading activities reveal the presence of 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 cease immediately until a qualified professional archaeologist can be consulted to evaluate the remains and implement appropriate mitigation procedures. Recommencement of development activities shall not occur until clearance is provided by the Butte County Department of Development Services. Should human skeletal remains be encountered, State law requires immediate notification of the County Coroner ((530) 538-7404). Should the County Coroner determine that such 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. A notation of the above described measure shall be made to the final grading and erosion control plans.