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PROJECT SUMMARY SHEET FILE NO.: UP 06-13 PROJECT TYPE: Use Permit APN: 025-020-025 APPLICANT: Lynda Upthegrove ADDRESS: 2408 Buena Vista Aveue, Belmont, CA 94002-1528 PHONE: (650) 339-2719 OWNER: Paul and Anita Kwong ADDRESS: 1003 Silver Lake Drive Sacramento, CA 98831 REPRESENTATIVE: Tony Samra ADDRESS: 433 Airport Blvd. Suite 106E Burlingame, CA 94010 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: build a billboard sign in a commercial zone that is adjacent to A�R-1 residentially zoned land to east and west. Sign is double-faced 10.5' X 40',`total height is 22.5 -feet.— 7 .1 LOCATED: 842 Palermo Road, at the south east corner of the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road, Palermo PROPERTY ZONED: C=1`(Light Commercial) — 4 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: �- C (Commercial) TOWN/AREA: Palermo Application accepted: 03/20/2006. Amount: $ 3954.50 Receipt #: 449621 _2 _ _ Assigned To: Steve Tro`ester - 3. Comments sent to: Public Works Director, Environmental Health, Assessor, L'AFCo, Agricultural Commissioner- CDF, Building Manager, County Counsel 4. Sent to Inter -Departmental Review Committee (IDR): 5. _.Status Letter -sent -to applicant: 6. Date scheduled for IDR: 04/12/2006; 7. Comments received from: 8. Rezone Petition Signatures Checked: 9. • Mailing List/Lead-in Sheet: 10. Environmental Determination: Clearinghouse circulation required: Yes No Date Sent to SCH: State Clearinghouse No. Categorical Exemption-CEQA# Negative Declaration De Minimis: Mitigation Negative Declaration Subject to Fish & Game: Environmental Impact Report Gen. Rule Ex. – CEQA # Other 11. Staff Recommends: Approval Denial 12. Date Notices Mailed: Neg Dec. Hearing Number of Notices: 13. Newspaper Publication Date: Neg Dec. Hearing O C P G B 14. Planning Commission Hearing(s): Action taken: 15. Board of Supervisors' Hearing(s): Action taken: Board Resolution No.: Ordinance No: Adopted: 16. Type Use Permit, Send for signature: 17. N.O.E. / N.O.D. / APPENDIX G: Fish & Game Fees Paid: Yes No 18. Send letter if approval/denial to applicant/representative: 19. Copies to Environmental Health, Building, Land Development: 20. Assessor's Memo: 21. Copy of Use Permit to GIS: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICESou"y ` BUTTE COUNTY UNIFORM APPLICATION MAR 2 0 2006` DEVIE PMENT W rrFc HI r L1l..Hl� l . t%rV11L 1111UM 1-11 — .... F. .............. .... r_o_ ui affdavir�red.) APPLICANT'S NAME: (If application is different from owner an ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER:s S L e ra 0202� ADD SS: V S ET, CITT STATE, & ZIP CODEFILE NUMBER: (FOR OF=ICE USE) 2 his- vim_ . 1, Doi_ E-MAIL: n- U Pi h e Cove, h oil- m a% t TELEPHONE: (6„5,0) 3- 2 NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT (if any) �7 / / Q Z7Q D /I G o r/�e r �1-' f u �2!!y!D a,.,d 70 LOCATION OF PWECT (major cross streets and address, if any) /e -rte Q a ;-1d ..,, ... 1. •t 1 ` -NF c' , ` 4 GENERAY;�iNEIONORI�i'ATREQUIRED: .t^:.+. i � ..A;' - _ . 1 . S rs , �,: . TELEPHONE: OWNER'ZNME, a a� `116 � •2 3 � ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, & ZIP CODE: Suve �ae a mr�-i /Oaf r �i ZONE GENERAL PLAN EXISTING LA,N D USE SITE SIZE (in square feet or acres) 6/sed car •��'ac�,rs C_ sa% EXISTING STRUCTURES (in square feet) PROPOSED STRUCTURES (in square feet) .� '4125c> S CJa t� _ f vsi n �s O O S e Q ( Check One) (Check e) ❑ PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE SEWERED ❑ PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE ON PUBLIC "NATER ❑ PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE ON SEPTIC ❑ PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE ON WELL WATER 1 qjQ- r ZA n "� APPT3ICAT1'ON REQIJFSTED E fig,•. .Ps GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT ❑ TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP ❑ REZONE ❑ TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP [i tSE PERMIT ❑ WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP ❑ MINOR USE PERMIT ❑ BOUNDARY LINE MODIFICATION ❑ VARIANCE ❑ MINOR VARIANCE ❑ ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT ❑ DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ❑ LEGAL LOT DETERMINATION ❑ CERTIFICATE OF MERGER ❑ MINING AND RECLAMATION PLAN ❑ OTHER PROJECT DESCRII'TIOI$.R,P3 l 'ifA, ✓i. `,P�]'it �11��.,1'Si �.�..`4i l',. FULL DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT (Attach necessary sheets. If this application is for a land division, describe the num)er and size of parcels.) A i _ . / _ ' t _ / /JJ _-_IT / 0 J-�., -I- " / ►/, •r x� A c 4L 31 ,ice - F *+'C.�b JA " ^L'tb•F.:'%tA''5+�1,"+ 'rrii _YDS xr'w:�,,� �' i,• `A w ,�.; -OWNER CERT .TION.�, `i S ..�,, i.. M":;� .S.-:. f ,.. . L .w. t1+ z',. Aw, ...>,. w...'?'SF^ .r.. -a h:x+. .=ls 1 "-M9Sstr ro��.3 r. _. J.-.. ,. ,.A... I CERTIFY THAT I AM PRESENTLY THE LEGAL OWNER OR THE AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE OWNER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY. FURTHER, I ACKNOWLEDGE THE FILING OF THIS APPLICATION AND CERTIFY THAT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND ACCURATE. (If an agent is to be authorized, execute an affidavit of authorization and include the affidavit with this application.) DATE: %'e2 .- ,:57D h SIGNATURE: AGENT AUTHORIZATION TO: Butte County, Department of Development Services: is Print 6 va- Phone Number �: O -317 - Mailing Address is hereby authorized to process the application for .a u r,rj 11/ 0`&y-,"` on my property, identified as Butte County Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 0 2 4 (0 This authorization allows representation for all applications, hearings, appeals, etc. and to sign all documents necessary for said processing, but not including document(s) relating to record title interest. Owner(s) of Record: (sign and print name) Print'Name Print Name 44 Signature IL Signature Architect and/or Engineer: %n 4 ct� /-e-- Phone Number (65-0) (o Z - J SSS Print Name ot Architect/Engineer X3.3 irDv<f EIV/ Mailing Address FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Verify: Date Received: 2.,D! -2-e-in; ® AP Number(s) Owners Authorization Project Description Total Amount Received: s Ct 5 l - 5SD Z Legal Description ❑ Zoning Requirements Z Copies of plot plan Taken by: e!�-d T�064 Receipt No. PW/LD Plan`s 2,q -ZO E.H. qD y CDF f NOD/NOE Fees 3 AG. 3' 2- 7� ❑ Archaeological Resources Project Review Fee $60.00 (paid by a separate check, necessary for all discretionary land use projects requiring an environmental review, made payable to the Northeast Information Center) Payment of the currently required Application Fee and/or Deposit (any unused portion of a deposit) will be returned upon final action. Current fee for this application isas of t-0 ZCZ 1,�2 Make check payable to "Butte County Treasurer". Revised 1/27/05 KAFORMS\PLANNING FORMS\APPLICATION FORMS\UNIFORM APPLICATION.countercopy.doc Page 2 of 3 • � Co UTTE iJNTV MAR 2� COUNTY OF BUTTE DMLQPME1N1 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM S.ERWCES (To be completed by Project Applicant) Date Filed 146", GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. Name and address of owner, and/or developer, and//or project sponsor: �q ..,�, 4— ./l.a AO.f�i", 27d� IVC`ITe� /11v4z- 94eQHS:' 2. K� 4 Address of project:Ifw /J Assessor's Parcel Number: 4t 7.5= C 2 O Name. address. and telephone number of person to be contacted concerninq this project: List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies:'IWA 5. Exisdng general plan designation:_ 6. Existing zoning district: 7. How is land currently used?_� -f- n A %., 8. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): Project Description: 9. Site size: (Acres/Sq. Feet; 10. Off-street parking spaces: Full size: A11A Compact: N14 Total:_ 11. Plans attached: Yes 1/ No '�/ f � 12. Proposed development schedule �[S -S,6C>�a�c � 4 r !;k /mss 6ZZ W 13. Associated projects 141111ny� 14. Anticipated incremental or phased w Pb itta r^ni inty ns-nartmPnt of nPvPlnnmPnt SPrvir:Ps 0 Plannino Division 0 E USE PERMIT • APPLICATION PACKET CHECKLIST This checklist is designed to assist applicants in making sure all necessary information is included in their application packet. Please include this checklist along with your submittal. Applicant Planner 1 . ❑N/� El Complete a Pre -Application Review with the Environmental Health Division; for on- site sewage disposal requirements for the proposed use. The Environmental Health Division charges a $202.00 fee for this review. (This fee will be applied towards the $404.00 Environmental Health Division fee required at the time of application submittal). 2. A completed, signed, Uniform Application and Environmental Information form. If the application is signed by an agent for the property owner; an agent authorization form must be submitted along with the Uniform Application. The application shall not be accepted unless signed by the owner or authorized agent. 3. Payment of the currently required Application Fee and/or Deposit (Any unused partion of the deposit will be returned upon final action, if any remains.) (Planner advises applicant) 4. [3 Thirty-five 35) copies of plans which shall include a detailed site plan drawn to scale. All plans shall be drawn on uniform size sheets noYg eater than24" x 36". The finished plans shall be folded to 8 '/Z" x 11". The detailed site plan must include: a. a � Name and address of Applicant, Engineer and/or person who prepared the plan b. Property lines and lot dimensions f c. Assessor Parcel Number(s) and the street address. e d. LJ Proposed use and/or uses of the property. e. ❑ j�❑ Proposed landscaping plan, if applicable. + f. ❑ �J`� ❑ Dimensioned locations of existing and proposed improvements on the property (including, but not limited to, buildings, driveways, parking areas, wells, septi,. tanks ! and leach fields). LI g LJ Distances from any -significant natural and constructed features of the property- such as streets, access roads, streams, rock outcroppings, major tree stands, stone drains, bodies of water, railroads, to the property lines. h, ❑ ❑ Location of all slope banks, ponds, creeks, buttes, sloughs, rock outcroppings; natural drainage courses, irrigation canals and existing vegetation worthy of consideration for preservation, such as oak trees. I. F-1❑ �!°��Any existing faults or fractures and geologic hazards. j. ❑/ ET' North arrow and scale of drawing. All plans shall be drawn to an engineering scale with the preferred scale of 1" = 20', with a north arrow preferably oriented to, the top of sheet. k. L"J tJ All plans must be clear and legible. 5. 0 One copy of 8 V2" x 11" transparency reduction of the detailed site plan. 6, 0' E A vicinity map showing closest major cross streets, zoning and existing land use. After a meeting with a Butte County Planner the following checked items will be required to be submitted at the time of application: (optional) 7. ❑ ❑ One (1) set of colored.plans mounted on foam boards, which shall include an illustrative site plan, illustrative building elevations, and any necessary cross-sections. Portions of this requirement may be waived by the Planning Manager. Portions waved ❑ YES ❑ NO 8. ❑ ❑ One (1) full size reproducible sepia for each sheet in the plan set of the detailed s:te plan. 9. ❑ ❑ Building materials on a sample board, 8 %2" X 11". 10. ❑ ❑ Detailed site plan including the following: a. ❑ ❑ Building setbacks from the ultimate road right-of-way (front, rear, sides). b. ❑ ❑ Proposed and existing on-site driveways and/or roads. c. ❑ ❑ Location, height, and materials of walls and fences (sections may be required). d, ❑ ❑ All driveways, drawn to scale, on adjacent and across the street properties within 100 feet of the subject site. e, ❑ ❑ Existing curbs, gutters, sidewalks and existing paving widths on-site or within 100 feet of the site, on adiacent and across the street properties. f, ❑ ❑ Typical street section(s). g, ❑ ❑ Nearest cross streets on both sides with plus or minus distances from subject site. h, ❑ ❑ Approximate location of all buildings within 100 feet, on adjacent pr9perti3s. I, ❑ ❑ Proposed method of sewer .and water connection or alternative method of sewage disposal and potable water supply. j , ❑. ❑ Existing and nearest fire hydrants. k, ❑ ❑ Access, both pedestrian and vehicular, showing service areas and points of ingress and egress. 1, ❑ ❑ Internal circulation pattern. m. ❑ ❑ Elevation contours, at a minimum per USGS maps. 11. ❑ ❑ Illustrative Site Plan The plan should include a graphic scale and north arrow, all proposed and existing improvements, landscape concepts such as earth mounding and meandering walkways, walls, ground cover, trees, shrubs, shadows, paving and other elements as may be necessary to illustrate the site plan. (Dimensions may be excluded from this plan.; 12. ❑ ❑ Conceptual Grading Plan Items to be shown include: a. ❑ ❑ Natural areas to be preserved. b. ❑ ❑ Proposed cut and fill areas in contrasting colors of zipatone pattern. C. ❑ ❑ Existing and proposed contours within 100 feet of project boundaries. d. ❑ ❑ Proposed drainage and flood control facilities. e. ❑ ❑ Erosion control measures (e.g. - slope landscaping). f. ❑ ❑ Natural drainage. g. ❑ ❑ Elevations and finished contours. h. ❑ ❑ Location of retaining walls, drainage channels and existing structures. I. ❑ ❑ . Location, elevation and size of proposed building pads. 13. ❑ ❑ Illustrative Building Elevations Illustrative building elevations showing all sides of existing and proposed buildings and structures. Illustrative building elevations means architectural elevations showing typical materials to be used, trees, landscaping and shadows to give the elevations graphic dimension. Additional information may be required in order to clarify, amplify, correct or otherwise supplement the above submittal information or to complete any required environmental review documents, as deemed necessary by the Department of Development Services, Public Works, Environmental Health Division, Butte County File Department, or Agriculture Commissioner. Sign Applican epresentativ Signature: P anner Receiving A plica on KAFORMSTLANNING FORMS\usepermitchecklist.doc Revised 2/1/05 Date: IF INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED, THE APPLICATION WILL BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE. 4 Attach description of project containing the following information: 15. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected. 16. If commercial, indicate the type, whether'neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footaga of sales area and loading facilities. 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities. 18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project. 19. If the project involves a minor variance, conditional use, rezoning application, or any developmerit permits, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required. If permits have already been issued, please attach as Exhibit Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yeE (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES NO 20. Change in existing features of any hills, buttes, canyons or substantial alteration of ground contours. _ 21. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. 22. Change in pattern or character of general area of project. 23. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. _ 24. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. 25. Change in bay, lake, river, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. 26. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. — 27. Site on filled land or on slopes of _10 percent or more. _ ` 28. Use of, or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives. _ 29. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc. including special districts). _ 30. Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). 1 31. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. Q itta (:n, inty nPnartmant of nP.vP.lonmP.nt Services ■ Plannina Division 0 Environmental Setting: (Attach brief description) 32. Describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical, or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepter. 33. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical,, or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land_ use (one - family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, sEt- back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted - Certification ' I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and thatthe facts, statements, and information presented are t true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. i' k:\planning\forms\submittal\env.doc ■.Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 3 0 1 Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile www.buttecounty.net/dds www.buttegeneraIplan.net ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * PLANNING February 22, 2007 Re: UPO 6-13, 025-020-025, Dear Paul and Anita Kwong: At the regular meeting of the Butte County Planning Commission on February 22, 2007, your request for a Use Permit was denied on the basis that it is unreasonably incompatible and injurious to surrounding properties with residences and by considering the comments of the City of Oroville who find it unreasonably injurious to their gateway. Should you desire to appeal this decision you must do so, in writing, with the appeal fee of $50.00 to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California, prior to the expiration of the 10 -day appeal period which is at 5:00 p.m., Monday March 5, 2007. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Meredith Williams at this office between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at 530-538-6705. Sincerely, Tina Bonham Commission Clerk cc: Land Development Environmental Health CDF Building Division y � w STATE OF CALIFORNIA- THE RESOURCES AGENCY ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER,Govemor DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES 1416 NINTH STREET, P.O. BOX 942836 no,211- SACRAMENTO, CA 942360001 (916) 653-5791 January 17, 2007 Meredith Williams Butte County 7 County Center Drive Oroville, California 95965-3334 Paul and Anita Kwong Use Permit (File # UP 06-13) State Clearinghouse (SCH) Number: 2007012020 The project corresponding to the subject SCH identification number has come to our attention. The limited project description suggests your project may be an encroachment on the State Adopted Plan of Flood Control. You may refer to the California Code of Regulations, Title 23 and Designated Floodway maps at http://recbd.ca.gov/. Please be advised that your county office also has copies of the Board's designated floodways for your review. If indeed your project encroaches on an adopted food control plan, you will need to obtain an encroachment permit from the Reclamation Board prior to initiating any activities. The attached Fact Sheet explains the permitting process. Please note that the permitting process may take as much as 45 to 60 days to process. Also note that a condition of the permit requires the securing all of the appropriate additional permits before initiating work. This information is provided so that you may plan accordingly. If after careful evaluation, it is your assessment that your project is not within the authority of the Reclamation Board, you may disregard this notice. For further information, please contact me at (916) 574-1249. Sincere , J Christopher Huitt Staff Environmental Scientist Floodway Protection Section cc: Governor's Office of Planning and Research State Clearinghouse 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 Sacramento, -CA 95814 BUTTE COUNTY JAN 2 2 2002 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Encroachment Permits Fact Sheet Basis for Authority State law (Water Code Sections 8534, 8608, 8609, and 8710 – 8723) tasks the Reclamation Board with enforcing appropriate standards for the construction, maintenance, and protection of adopted flood control plans. Regulations implementing these directives are found in California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 23, Division 1. Area of Reclamation Board Jurisdiction The adopted plan of flood control under the jurisdiction and authority of the Reclamation Board includes the Sacramento and San.Joaquin Rivers and their tributaries and distributaries and the designated floodways. 'Streams regulated by the Reclamation Board can be found in Title 23 Section 112. Information on designated floodways can be found on the Reclamation Board's website at h_t_tp://_recbd.ea.gov/desig.n.ated_flood_wayJ_an.d_CCR_T_itl.e_23 — Sections 101 - 107. Regulatory Process The Reclamation Board ensures the integrity of the flood control system through a. permit process (Water Code Section 8710). A permit. must be obtained prior to initiating any activity, including excavation and construction, removal or planting of landscaping within floodways, levees, and 10 feet landward of the landside levee toes. Additionally, activities located outside of the adopted plan of flood control but which may foreseeable interfere with the functioning or operation of the plan of flood control is also subject to a permit of the Reclamation Board. Details regarding the permitting process and, the regulations can be found on the Reclamation Board's website at http://recbd.ca.gov/ under "Frequently Asked Questions" and "Regulations," respectively. The application form and the accompanying environmental questionnaire can be found on the Reclamation Board's website at http://recbd.ca.gov/forms.cfm. Application Review Process Applications when deemed complete will undergo technical and environmental review by Reclamation Board and/or Department of Water Resources staff. Technical Review A technical review is conducted of the application to ensure consistency with the regulatory standards designed to ensure the function and'structural integrity of the adopted plan of flood control for the protection of public welfare and safety. Standards and permitted uses of designated floodways are found in CCR Title 23 Sections 107 and Article 8 (Sections 1.11 to 137). The permit contains 12 standard conditions and additional special conditions may be placed on the permit as the situation warrants. Special conditions, for example, may include mitigation for the hydraulic impacts of the project by reducing or eliminating the additional flood risk to third parties that may caused by the project. Additional information may be requested in support of the technical review of • • your application pursuant to CCR Title 23 Section 8(b)(4.). This information may include but not limited to geotechnical exploration, soil testing, hydraulic or sediment transport studies, and other analyses may be required at any time prior to a determination on the application. Environmental Review A determination on an encroachment application is a discretionary action by the Reclamation Board and its staff and subject to the provisions of. the California Environmental Quality.Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code 21000 et seq.). Additional environmental considerations are placed on the issuance of the encroachment permit by Water Code Section 8608 and the corresponding -implementing. regulations (California Code of -Regulations CCR Title-2-3--- Sections itle23-- Sections 10 and 16). In most cases, the Reclamation Board will be assuming the role of a "responsible agency" within the meaning of CEQA. In these situations, the application must —--.include-a-certified-C-EQA document by-the"lead-agency" [C-C-R-T-itle 2 -3 -Section---- 8(b)(2)]. We emphasize that such a document must include within its project description and environmental assessment of the activities for which are being considered under the permit. Encroachment applications will also undergo a review by an interagency Environmental Review Committee (ERC) pursuant to CCR Title 23 Section 10. Review of your application will be facilitated by providing as much additional environmental information as pertinent and available to the applicant at the time of submission of the encroachment application. These additional documentations may include the.following documentation: California Department of Fish and Game Streambed Alteration Notification (http://www.dfg.ca.gov/1600/), • Clean Water Act Section 404 applications, and Rivers and Harbors Section 10 application (US Army Corp of Engineers), • Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification, and • corresponding determinations by the respective regulatory agencies to.the aforementioned applications, including Biological Opinions, if available at the time of submission of your application. The submission of this information, if pertinent to your application, will expedite review and prevent overlapping requirements. This information should be made available as a supplement to your application as it becomes available. Transmittal information should reference the application number provided by the Reclamation Board. In some limited situations, such as for minor projects, there may be no other agency with approval authority over the project, other than the encroachment permit by Reclamation Board._ In these limited instances, the Reclamation Board may choose to serve as the "lead agency" within the meaning of CEQA and in most cases the projects are of such a nature that a categorical or statutory exemption will apply. The Reclamation Board cannot invest staff resources to prepare complex environmental documentation. Additional information may be requested'in support of the environmental review of your application pursuant to CCR Title 23 Section 8(b)(4). This information may include biological surveys or other environmental surveys and may be required at anytime prior to a determination on the application. • i Williams, Meredith From: Richard Helman [richard_helman@dot.ca.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 10:27 AM To: Williams, Meredith Subject: Review of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Use Permit 06-13 (Kwong), Bill board, SR 7.0 and Palermo Road Hi Meredith: We have reviewed the subject environmental document and have "No Comment". Rick Helman . Inter -governmental Review Coordinator CALTRANS-District 3, Office of Transportation Planning -North, P.O. Box 911, Marysville, CA 95901 Voice: 530-634-7612 or 8-457-7612 Fax: 530-741-5346 1 8 Upthegrove Signs Linda K. Upthegrove 2408 Buena Vista Avenue Belmont, CA 94002-1528 Tel: 650-339-2719 FAX: 650-593-6726 26th September 2006 Butte County Department of Development Services Meredith Williams 7 County Center Drive Orville, 'CA -95965 Dear Meredith, Thank you for your phone call about the 20' set back -considerations from the property line. Please find here the new drawing that you require to process application #06-13. All the very best, Sincerely, Lynda K. Upthegrove Upthegrove Signs 1 Upthegrove Signs. Linda K. Upthegrove 2408 Buena Vista Avenue Belmont, CA 94002-1528 Tel: 650-339-2719 `18 September 2006 Butte County Department of Development Services Meredith Williams 7 County Center Drive ,erville, CA -95965 a FAX: 650-593-6726 Dear Meredith, Thank you for your letter and phone conversation. Please find here the things that you require to process application #06-13.(�. ",)KIC ---1.- The direction of the light will -be away -from the. -road -and facing -towards the,, - - sign. The light will be secured to the sign. � Vt� 2. The light will be solar and will not be connected to the main electricity supply. 150W —175W Sincerely, Lynda K. Upthegrove Upthegrove Signs BUTTE COUNTY SEP 2 1 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES p STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT•TRANSPORTATION • OUTDOOR ADVERTISING (ODA) DISPLAY PERMIT APPLICATION ODA -0002 (REV. 06/2006) Pe ge 1 of 2 PERSONAL INFORMATION NOTICE: DO NOT WRITE IN SHADED AREAS DISTRICT _ COUNTY ROUTE -•- .POSTMILE Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act (P.L93579) and the Information Practices Act of1977 (Civil Code Sections 1798, at seq.), notice is hereby given for the request of personal PERMIT; NLMBER information by this form. The requested personal information is voluntary. The principal AD T purpose of the voluntary information is to facilitate the processing of this torn. The failureto provide all or any pan of the requested information may delay processing of this forth. No disclosure of personal information will be made unless permissible under Article 6, Section 1798.24ofthelPAof1977. Each individual has the right upon requestand properidentification - CSR NUMBER DATE GRANTED_ APPLCATION to inspect all personal information in any record maintained on the individual by an identifying particular. ADA NOTICE: For individuals with sensory disabilities, this document is available inRA A F R I ATE aftemate formats. For information call (916) 6533657 or TDD (916) 6543880 or write to ". - Records and Fortes Management,1120 N Street, MS -89, Sacramento, CA 95814. PERMIT EXPIRATION DA - COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS. ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT WILL BE DELAYED UNLESS ALL ITEMS ARE FILLED IN AND THE PROPER FEES REMITTED. A COPY WILL BE RETURNED FOR YOUR RECORDS. www.dot.ca._qov/oda MAIL TO: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Division of Traffic Operations MS 36 ODA Branch P.O: Box 942874 Sacramento CA 942740001 MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OR PROVIDE THE INFORMATION BELOW TO CHARGE FEES TO VISA OR MASTERCARD. (NOTE: Permit Fees not applicable at this time) APPLICATION (non refundable)...................................................... ❑ $300 PENALTY (required if display was placed prior to - obtaining permit)....................................................... ❑ $100 PRELIMINARY REVIEW REQUEST (only if pee -view is requested. If approved, $100 will be applied towards the application fee) ............................................... ❑ $200 TOTAL FEES PAID: $ METHOD OF PAYMENT: ❑ CASH ❑ CHECK NUMBER ❑ VISA ❑ MASTERCARD Expiration Date: ❑ STATIC DISPLAY ❑ TRI-VISION/MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY ® REDEVELOPMENT DISPLAY ❑ PRIVATE DIRECTIONAL DISPLAY ❑ PUBLIC DIRECTIONAL DIS3LAY PERMIT APPLICANT (Please print or type name of firm or individual desiring permit) ODA LICENSED? LICENSE NUMBER ❑ YES ❑ NO STREET ADDRESS (CANNOT be a Post Office Box) CITY STATE ZIP CODE BUSINESS PHONE NO. MAILING ADDRESS, IF DIFFERENT (Street Address or P.O. Box) CITY STATE ZIP CODE SECTIONPROPERTY PROPERTY OWNER (Peron in control of property upon which display is situated) ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. IZONING NOTE: V - Shaped structures are separate displays and require separate applications ❑ ONE SIDE ❑ BOTH SIDES ❑ 12 OF A VSHAPED DISPLAY PANEL HEIGHT L G DISPLAY ICNUMBER(optional) MIAL ETAL ❑ WOOD [--]OTHER I MINA ? INDICATE A IN DISTANCE FROM BOTTOM PANEL O R UND YES LJNO N S E W ❑ ELECTRONIC BOARD ❑ L.E.D. ❑ TRI -VISION OF THE BUSINESS ACTIVITY Applications submitted without ALL of the following documents will be returned ICO City or Countywritten permission (Building Permit] ❑—Detaited plot map of the proposed displaylocation ❑ Evidence of Property Owner's Consent ❑ Assessors Parcel Map ❑ Assessors Property Ownership Information ❑ Consent of Redelopment Agency (if applicable) An imprint is placed at the location An imprint will be placed by. (Date) NAME (Please print) SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT BUSINESS PHONE NO. DATE ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE The applicant hereby agrees to place and maintain the advertising display described above in accordance with the provisions of the Outdoor Advertising Act, State Regulations, and local zoning ordinances. The applicant certifies that the statements made in this application are true, and understanda that an incorrect statement of fact may be grounds for permit denial or for permit revocation. • • OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAY PERMIT APPLICATION Del Norte Humboldt . 1 Siskiyou Modoc Trinity f Shasta 21 Lassen Tehama Plumas Mendocino Glenn Butte Sierra Nevada Yub Lake Colusa N<, Placer I& Yolo EI Dorado Sonoma Napa eke Alpin 5 Solano Ge1211e(e Contra San 10Tuolumne Marin Joaquin osta San Francisco lameda 5 L osN16 Mariposa San Mateo Santa Clara Merced Santa Cru Madera Mono San Fresno Benito Tulare Monterey C 5 Kings V San Luis Kern Obispo Santa Barbara Ventura Department of Transportation Division of Traffic Operations MS -36 Outdoor Advertising Branch P.O. Box 942874 Sacramento, CA 94274-0001 (916)654-6473 (916) 651-9359 FAX 9 Inyo San Bernardino 7 8 Los Angeles Orange Riverside 12 11 Imperial San Diego JUNE 2006 Troester, Steve From: Wannenmacher; Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 4:03 PM To: Troester, Steve Cc: Miller, Gloria Subject: Sign•Ordinance---- Hi Steve, I reviewed the minutes from the Board meeting when the Sign ordinance was adopted. It made clear that for free-standing signs there needs to be a UP, but.it did not set criteria: Felix ATTORNEY CLIENT/WORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGE CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail transmission, and any documents or messages attached to it, may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering this e-mail to the intended recipient, then you are (1) notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, saving, reading or use of this information is strictly prohibited, (2) requested to discard and delete this e-mail and any attachments, and (3) requested to immediately notify me by e-mail that you mistakenly received this message(fwannenmacher@buttecounty.net), fax (530) 538-6891, or telephone (530) 538-7621. Thank you. r 1 • 3 • BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 22, 2007 I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. PRESENT: Comm issionersNelson, Marin, Wilson, Leland, and Chair Lambert ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: County Counsel Roger Wilson, Deputy County Counsel Development Services Pete Calarco, Assistant Director Chuck Thistlethwaite Planning Manager, Stacey Joliffe, Principal Planner, Current Planning Meredith Williams, Associate Planner Tina Bonham, Commission Clerk Environmental Health Doug Fogel Public Works Stuart Edell Eric Schroth Agricultural Commission Richard Price III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA - Commission members and staff may request additions, deletions, or changes in the Agenda order. It was moved by Commissioner Leland, seconded by Commissioner Marin, and unanimously carried to move the approval of the minutes to the beginning of the meeting. IV. MINUTES -December 14, 2006 It was moved by Commissioner Leland, seconded by Commissioner Marin, and unanimously carried to approve the December 14, 2006 minutes and transcripts from the company MOA Deposition Reporters. V. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT ALREADY ON THE AGENDA (Presentations will be limited to five minutes. The Planning Commission is prohibitedby State Law from taking action on any item presented if it is not listed on the Agenda) None VI. CONSENT AGENDA Consentitems are set for approval in one motion. These items are considerednon-controversial. No presentationswill be made unless the item is pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Any person may pull an item from the consent agenda. The Chair will ask if any Commissioner omember of the public wishes to pull a consent item for discussion. A. Name: Amator Orchards Project: DET 06-0035 Planner: Meredith Williams APN:' 040-060-073 Zoning: A-20 Item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion per request from Chair Lambert See VIII. 'BUTTE COUNTYPLANNING COMMISSIOi4 AP O ED 1vIINUTES ■ FEB U RY 22, 2007, m PAGE l ■ VII. ACTION ITEMS (NOT A PUBLIC HEARING). MIN 96-03 Continued closed from January 25, 2007 Name: M&T Chico Ranch Mine Project: Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and Mitigation Monitoring Plan, Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan, MIN 96- 03). Planner: Pete Calarco APN: 039-530-019, 039-530-020 Location: On a portion of the M&T Chico Ranch approximately 1.5 miles east of the Sacramento River and approximately Smiles southwest of the City of Chico in an area north of and adjacent to Ord Ferry Road, east of and partially adjacent to River Road. Access to the site would be provided by River Road. Proposal: The project consists of a long-term, off -channel gravel mining operation. The mining would take place on 193 -acres of a 235 -acre site over a 20 to 30—year period. Reclamation would occur incrementally and would consist of the creation of open -water wetland wildlife habitat and agricultural uses. The aggregate would be processed (washed and screened) on a 40 -acre area at the site. An Environmental Impact Report is proposed for this project. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), A forty-five (45) day public review period for the DEIR was previously provided. This review period began on October 10, 2002, and ended November 25, 2002. The Planning Commission had considered certification in 2003; however, an additional issue regarding the California Land Conservation Act (Williamson Act) needed to be addressed. Asa result, the applicant filed a request for immediate cancellation from the Williamson Act contract for a portion of the property. The immediate cancellation request will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at a later date. Mr. Pete Calarco gave a brief summary of project and the action the Commission is being asked to do. He indicated there are two Resolutions. The first is certifying the Environmental Impact Report and the second is approving the Use Permit and adopting a statement of overriding consideration. Commissioner Leland had a question on Attachment A, page 17, item 13. He asked what will happen if the Williamson Act Contract is not cancelled by the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Calarco said the Use Permit conditions of approval state that the Williamson Act Contract must be cancelled or the Use Permit would not be approved. It was moved by Commissioner Leland, seconded by Commissioner Marin, and approved by a vote of 3- 2: Ayes: Commissioner Leland, Commissioner Marin, and Commissioter Wilson Noes: Commissioner Nelson and Chair Lambert Absent: None Abstained: None to adopt Resolution PC 07-06, Attachment A, certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring Program and to adopt Resolution PC 07-07, Attachment B, the Use Permit for ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES ■ FEBRUARY 22, 2007, ■ PAGE 2 ■ • MIN 96-03 with the reclamation plan and financial assurances cost estimate, and adopt the statement of overriding consideration, subject to the findings and conditions. There is a 10 -day appeal period on decisions with the Clerk of the Board which expires on March 5, 2007. VIII. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. Name: Amator Orchards Project: DET 06-0035 Planner: Meredith Williams APN: 040-060-073 Zoning: A-20 Location: The parcel is located south of the Oro -Chico Highway, 0.80 miles south east of the Midway and Oro -Chico Highway intersection, between the City of Chico and community of Durham. Proposal: A request by Amator Orchards for a Certificate of Compliance on this parcel, on the south side of the Oro -Chico Highway, near Via Verde Road, zoned A-20. The parcel is included in a proposed lot line adjustment through a separate application (LLA 06-26). Chair Lambert asked about the deed and when it was made. She wants to know if they go back to when the deed was created in 1977 or if they use what is current. Ms. Meredith Williams gave a summary of the project. She was informed by Public Works to use the 1977 deed. Chair Lambert doesn't believe the property is 24.73acres. Ms. Williams said there is a concurrent project for a Lot Line Adjustment and in processing that project staff realized that one of the parcels was not created in compliance with the Map Act which triggered this project. Commissioner Nelson asked if that was why they see twoAPN's. Sierra West Surveying provided a map to the Commission. Chair Lambert said that normally they would go back to when the deed was created, but isn't sure which date to use for this project. Commissioner Leland asked if it was 2473 acres. Ms. Williams said it is 13 acres. Mr. Stu Edell said it was created in 1977 and that is why Public Works is asking to use that date. The Lot Line Adjustment project is to provide an easement. Commissioner Marin asked if Mr. Edell could clear up the confusi(n regarding acreage. Mr. Edell said in 1977 a 13 -acre parcel was created. He said the action today is for the Commission to determine that the parcel created in 1977 will be legal providing the applicant meets the conditions. Ms. Stacey Jolliffe and Ms. Williams stated the application showed 24.73 acres in error. ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES ■ FEBRUARY 22, 2007, ■ PAGE 3 ■ Chair Lambert opened the public hearing. No one was present to speak. Chair Lambert closed the public hearing and confined comments to Commission and staff. It was moved by Commissioner Leland, seconded by CommissionerNelson, and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution PC 07-08 approving DET06-0035 for Amator Orchards subject to the findings and the conditions and changing the acreage from 24.73 acres to 1353 acres. There is a 10 -day appeal period on decisions with the Clerk of the Board. IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Chair will call for staff comments. The hearing will be opened to the public for proponents, opponents, comments, and rebuttals. The hearing will be closed to the public and discussion confined to the Commission. The Commission will then make a motion and vote on the item. It is requested that public initiated presentationsbe limited to a maximum of 5 minutes so that all interested parties will have an opportunity to address the Commission. Followingyourpresentation,please print your name and address on the speakers sheet so that the record will be accurate. The recommendationof County staff is indicated below. It is only a recommendationand has not yet been considered by the Planning Commission. Copies of the Staff Report are available at the Planning Division Office UP 06-13 — Paul and Anita Kwong. Staff recommends approval Name: Lynda Upthegrove Project: Use Permit UP06-13 Planner: Meredith WilliamsAPN: 025-020-025 Zoning: C-1 Location: 842 Palermo Rd. Palermo, CA Proposal: build a billboard sign in a commercial zone that is adjacent to AR -1 residentially zoned land to east and west. Sign is double-faced 10.5'X 40', total height is 22.5 feet. Ms. Williams gave a brief summary of the project. Chair Lambert asked what the normal setbacks are. Ms. Williams said twenty feet but the applicant wants to place billboard within five feet. Chair Lambert asked if comments from theCity of Oroville were part of packet. Ms. Williams answered yes. Commissioner Nelson asked if Butte County had a policy on billboards. Chair Lambert said that at one time she remembers talking about billboards and the Butte County Code but is uncertain about those policies. Ms. Williams answered that the Code says that the billboard can go in commercial zones, but if it is adjacent to residential then a Use Permit is required. Chair Lambert opened the public hearing. She asked if there was a representative available to speak on the item. ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES ■ FEBRUARY 22, 2007, ■ PAGE 4 ■ A representative was not available. Chair Lambert closed the public hearing and confined comments to Commission and staff. Commissioner Leland asked what the general use findings are that the Commission needs to make. He looked at 24-45.10. He read the Code section. He asked if Cal Trans needed to approve the billboard. Ms. Williams answered that Cal Trans would have to approve a permit during the building phase of the project. Chair Lambert asked if the billboard is an advertising billboard for that parcel or is it available space to rent. Commissioner Nelson said that it is an advertising billboard for whoever rents the space. He said he believes that most counties are trying tomove away from allowing billboards. Commissioner Leland talked about how the City of Oroville felt having this billboard two miles from the city limits. Chair Lambert asked if notices were sentout. Mr. Charles Thistlethwaite said that notices ware sent out to residences within a 300 foot radius. Ms. Jolliffe went through the Butte County Code book for the Commission. Chair Lambert said that since this billboard adjoins an Agricultural -Residential zone the Commission would need to determine ifthe billboard is appropriate. Commissioner Nelson said the Commissionalso has to decide if allowing it in the setback is appropriate. Mr. Thistlethwaite talked about the Scenic Highway Overlay Zone, but the section of highway for this project is not part of the Scenic Highway Overlay Zone Mr. Thistlethwaite said the Commission needs to determine if there will be an adverse effect on adjoining properties as well as whether this is for the overall health, safety, and welfare of the community. Commissioner Leland asked how many otherbillboards were along that stretch of highway. Ms. Williams went over the other billboards in the area. It was moved by Commissioner Leland, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, and unanimously carried to deny Use Permit UP 06-13 for Lynda Upthegrove due to the project being unreasonably incompatible and injurious to the surrounding properties. There is a 10 -day appeal period on decisions with the Clerk of the Board. X. GENERAL BUSINESS - This section ofthe agenda is to be utilized by the Planning Commission and Director of Development Services on items of interest, general discussion, or items for which staff has been directed to do research and bring back to the Commission. Items A, B, & C may not always be addressed at every hearing, but will always be listed as part of the agenda. A. Directors' Report ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION■ APPROVED MINUTES ■ FEBRUARY 22, 2007, ■ PAGE 5 ■ 9 ! None B. General Plan/Zoning Ordinance Update Mr. Thistlethwaite handed out a General Plan progress report and updated the Commission on the upcoming meetings. C. Update of Board of Supervisors Actions Mr. Thistlethwaite said the Board of Supervisors adopted the Guiding Principles D. Legislative Case Law update None E. Planning Commission Concerns Chair Lambert said she is concerned with the lack of minutes to be approved on the agenda. Mr. Thistlethwaite told her that staffing issues and waiting for transcripts had slowed the process, but he expects several sets of minutes on the next agenda for the Commissions approval. XI. MINUTES —. None XII. COMMUNICATIONS -Communications received and referred. (Copies of all communications are available in the Planning Division Office) XIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned was 10:05 am. Chairman Lambert ■ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES ■ FEBRUARY 22, 2007, ■ PAGE 6 ■ Page 1 o-1 Troester, Steve From: Jo Sherman [shermanja@cityoforoville.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 3:39 PM To: Troester,.Steve Cc: Sharon L. Atteberry Subject: RE: UP 06-13 Attachments: Sign goals.doc Steve, Attached are policies that most.directly address this issue. Thanks From: Troester, Steve [mailto:Stroester@buttecounty.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 3:16 PM To: Jo A. Sherman Subject: RE: UP 06-13 Jo, Thanks much for the comments. If the City has any general plan policies that address the concerns you've listed below, I would be happy to include them in support of the concerns. Steve From: Jo A. Sherman [mailto:shermanja@cityoforoville.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 2:53 PM To: Troester, Steve Cc: Sharon L. Atteberry Subject: UP 06-13 ; Hello Steve, Thank you for allowing us to review this application for a new billboard on SR 70 at Palermo Road. Although this proposed location is not within the City's sphere of influence, the City is very much opposed to construction of more billboards at our "gateway." In fact, there is some local support for proposal to require that existing billboards in the City should be amortized and removed. Please require all billboard applicants to provide you information about the location of all existing signs (on both sides of the same roadway) within at least one mile of the proposed new location. Information about "saturation" may support denial of this application. Thanks Jo Sherman, AICP Planning Manager City of Oroville 1735 Montgomery Street Oroville, CA 95965 Phone (530) 538-2430 FAX (530) 538-2426 04/12/2006 s 4c 4p 4s 4z.1 SR`70-RELATED POLICIES IN CHAPTER 4 (CITY DESIGN ELEMENT) OF OROVILLE'S GENERAL PLAN 40'F2� Strive to keep Oroville as seen from the freeway a city to be visited, enjoyed and admired. Highway 70 shall be developed as a landscaped corridor through the Oroville Community. Strive to limit freeway -oriented signs. Combine freeway signs listing available accommodations and services, and allow only small identity signs on buildings adjoining the freeway. In order to create a continuous and unified landscaped corridor along Highway 70, encourage private participation in the installation of screen type landscaping on private properties adjacent to the Highway which are not included within the State Highway 70 Landscaping Project. �j Goals: -1995 General Plan April 12, 2006 Page .1 Page 1 of 1 Troester, Steve From: Jones, Darren, Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 4:19 PM To: Troester, Steve Subject: UP 06-13, Upthegrove, Linda The Use Permit for a sign at AP# 025-020-025 will have no affect on current or future septic sites. No further conditions. 04/05/2006 Butte County DelOrtment of Development brvices TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR. PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile April 12, 2006 To: Inter -Departmental Review Committee Subject: Evaluation and Completeness of Application " Applicant: Upthegrove, Lynda, UP 06-13 1 Planner: Steve Troester APN: 025-020-025 Location: 842 Palermo Road, at the south east corner of the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road, Palermo. 30 -Day Complete 04/20/2006 Date of IDR 04/12/2006 This application is being provided to you for comments. Please see attached documents. A hard copy of. the application, including maps, has been sent to Environmental Health, Building Manager, LAFCo, Agricultural Commission, Public Works, Assessor, and CDF. All Environmental Health correspondence is routed through Karen Frederick at 7 County Center Drive. The purpose of this notice is to give you the. opportunity to comment on the completeness of this application electronically to the planner, so that preparations can be made for the IDR meeting on 04/12/2006. Do you find this application complete? NO. Please respond prior to or at the IDR meeting on April 12, 2006, regarding completeness of application. What is needed to make the application complete? X YES. My Department's conditions and/or mitigation measures are attached or will be provided at the IDR meeting. If conditions cannot be provided at or prior to the IDR meeting they must be, provided no more than 1 week after the meeting. Standard Conditions'are attached for your convenience. (PLEASE SEND YOUR RESPONSE TO: stroester@buttecounty.net - Signature: Darren Read Date: 4/11/06 KIPlanning/Projects/A New File/IDR Memos/IDR Completeness 8/30/05 Department: _ CDF BUTTE COUNTY STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR USE PERMIT APPLICANT Upthegrove, Lynda DATE: 03/20/2006 AGENT: Tony Samra APN: 025-020-025 FILE #: UP 06-13 PLANNER: Steve Troester PROJECT DESCRIPTION: build a billboard sign in a commercial zone that is adjacent to AR -1 residentially zoned land to east and west. Sign is double-faced 10.5'X 40', total height is 22.5 feet. Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKED CONDITIONS: J. FIRE CLEARANCE ❑ I. Construction, installation or development of buildings and/or roads, driveways, gates an( : bridges on parcels/lots shall comply with the latest California Fire Safe Regulations—Public Resources Code 4290, 4291 and current Butte County Improvement Standards, whichever iE. stricter. ❑ 2. Prior to construction, a pressurized community water system for fire protection is required. Bonding may be allowed with the approval of the County Fire Chief. Average required hydrant spacing is feet, hydrant size inches, and residual fire flow of GPM. Fire hydrant identification, road reflectors or post reflectors acceptable to the County Fire Chief shall be installed or bonded, prior to Parcel or Final map recordation. Submit plans to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to construction. ❑ 3. Place a note on a separate document and recorded concurrently with the Parcel, Final map or an additional map sheet stating that "Fire suppression sprinkler systems shall be installed in all new residential dwellings in accordance with NFPA Standard 13D, unless a pressurized - community water system with hydrants that meet Fire Department specifications serves the property." A note stating "Automatic Fire Sprinklers conforming to NFPA Standard 13D required" is to be added to all affected building plans. ❑ 4. In lieu of hydrant installation, prior to recordation of the Parcel or Final map, payment shall be made into the hydrant fund at the current rate per lineal foot of street frontage. ❑ 5. Prior to building construction, provide an all weather access of at least 10 feet wide 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. ❑ 6. Place a note on a separate document, which is to be recorded concurrently with the Parcel or Final map, or on an additional map sheet stating, "Building identification and/or addresses shall be installed in conformance with Public Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted at the time of permit issuance and maintained continuously thereafter. X. 7. No conditions • APPLICANT: AGENT: FILE #: UP 06-13 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: • BUTTE COUNTY STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR USE`PERMIT DATE: APN: 025-020-025 PLANNER: Steve Troester Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKED CONDITIONS: A. • STREETS ®, 1. Prior, to the issuance of use permit, obtain an encroachment permit and improve all new and existing driveway approaches to publicly maintained road ass specified in the County Improvement Standards and the terms of the encroachment permit. ® 2. Prior to the issuance of use permit, deed to Butte County in fee simple 40 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Palermo Road along the entire property frontage. The right-of-way shall be sufficient for the installation of Improvement Standard No. S-5 at all street intersections. ❑ 3. Prior to the issuance of use permit, submit road and drainage im rovement plans for the installation and construction of the street frontage improvements on to i County Improvement Standards. Improve parcel I frontage to a '/2+ 12' / full street section onto an RS -1 road standard including, but not limited to curb, gutter and sidewalk for parcels with gross acreage of one acre or less. Construct or install the required improvements. ® 4. Prior to the issuance .of use permit, relinquish abutter's rights of access to Butte County along the Highway 70 and Palermo Road frontages of parcels, except at approved access points. B. DRAINAGE ❑ 1. Prior to the issuance of use permit, a plan for a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to. and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plans shall detail existing drainage conditions and shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained or retained on- site and/ or conveyed to the nearest natural or publicly maintained drainage channel or facility and shall provide that there shall be no increase in the peak flow runoff to said channel or facility. ❑ 2. Prior to the issuance of use permit, establish 100 year flood plain elevations and the lowest floor elevations for any structures, in accordance with Butte County Code §26-25. Show on the additional map sheet the elevations (by contours) and the location of an accepted NGVD29 (National Geodetic Vertical Datum of .1929) benchmark and a temporary benchmark on-site. C. LEGAL LOT STATUS ❑ 1. Prior to the issuance of the Use Permit, prove to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works that the parcel of the subject application is a legal parcel. - -- -- -- - Page 1 of 1 Troester, Steve From: Schroth, Eric Sent: Friday, April 07, 200610:17 AM To: Troester, .Steve Subject: UP 06-13 Attachments: UP 06-13.doc Steve, This application is complete. I did not receive electronic copies to'respond on. Attached is our standard templat✓ with conditions. Eric A. Schroth Butte County Public Works Land Development Division 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Phone: (530) 538-7266 FAX: (530) 538-7171 04/07/2006 Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT. DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile www.buttecountV•net/dds ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * PLANNING March 30, 2006 TO: Enter Agency or Department FROM: Steve Troester, Butte County Planning Division SUBJECT: Request for Comments on a Development/Land Use Application APPLICANT: Upthegrove, Lynda Use Permit UP 06-13 APN: 025-020-025 DATE OF Inter -Departmental Review: 04/12/2006 IDRRESPONSE REGARDING COMPLETENESS OF APPLICATION DUE BY: April 10, 2006 AGENCY/DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS/MITIGATION MEASURES DUE BY: April 27, 2006 The Planning Division has received a project application as described below. This application is being provided to you for review. This is your opportunity to make comments regarding the completeness of this application, to be determined at the Inter -Departmental Review (IDR) Committee meeting on 04/12/2006, and/or to recommend conditions and/or mitigation measures relevant to your agency's/department's area of expertise and jurisdiction. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: to build a billboard sign in a commercial zone that is adjacent to AR -1 residentially zoned land to east and west. Sign is double-faced 10.5' X 40', total height is 22.5 feet.. PROJECT LOCATION: 842 Palermo Road, at the south east corner of the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road, Palermo. COUNTY SUPERVISOR DISTRICT NO.: 1 ZONING: C-1 (Light Commercial)) GENERAL PLAN: C (Commercial) If a response cannot be submitted prier to the due dates listed above, please call Steve Troester at (530) 538-7153 or send him an email at stroester@buttecounty.net. You do not have to respond to this request if you have no comments to include. Thank you for your attention to this matter. IDR COMMITTEE -APPLICATION COMPLETE:. No (Please send response to Steve Troester by April 10, 2006) Yes � (Conditions/mitigation measures due by April 27, 2006) Documentl Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile March 30, 2006 To: Inter -Departmental Review Committee Subject: Evaluation and Completeness of Application Applicant: Upthegrove, Lynda, VP 06-13 Planner: Steve Troester APN: 025-020-025 Location: 842 Palermo Road, at the south east corner of the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo'Road, Palermo. 30 -Day Complete 04/20/2006 Date of IDR 04/12/2006 This application is being provided to you for comments. Please see attached documents. A hard copy of the application, including maps, has been sent to Environmental Health, Building, Manager, LAFCo, Agricultural Commission, Public Works, Assessor; and CDF. All Environmental Health correspondence is routed through Karen Frederick at 7 County Center Drive. The purpose of this notice is to give you the opportunity to comment on the completeness of this application electronically to the planner, so that preparations can be made for the IDR meeting on 04/12/2006: Do you find this application complete? ❑ NO. Please respond prior to or at the IDR meeting on April 12, 2006, regarding completeness of application. What is needed to make the application complete? ❑ YES. My Department's conditions and/or mitigation measures are attached or will be provided at the IDR meeting. If conditions cannot be provided at or prior to the IDR meeting they must be provided no more than 1 week after the meeting. Standard Conditions are attached for your convenience. (PLEASE SEND YOUR RESPONSE TO: stroester@buttecounty.net Signature: _ Department: Date: K:/Planning/Projects/A New File/lDR Memos/IDR Completeness 8/30/05 Kwong Sign UP 06-13: Car Dealership Use Permit: RV Park Use Permit: Point ............ ............... Parcel num .................. . ...... .................................................... Permits UP86-08. a 16 Mace R.V. Dark Name ................. Last name Mason " " " * .... .. .. .. Parcel n 025........02..0.:.00. *2'5'-"020'-'0'0'4 E Cq J-#- a & - S, de— Disc;�7 RV, Boat and Eqnt Storage 8, Palermo Rd Richard Lyon 842 Palermo Road Office: (530) 538-9576 Oroville, CA 95966 Cell: (530) 354-3671 LEAD IN SHEET FILE NO: UP 06-13 APN: 025-020-025 APPLICANT: LyndaUpthegrove 2408 Buena Vista Aveue Belmont, CA 94002-1528 OWNER: Paul and Anita Kwong REPRESENTATIVE: Tony Samra REQUEST: build a billboard sign in a commercial zone that is adjacent to AR -1 residentially zoned land to east and west. Sign is double-faced 10.5'X 40', total height is 22.5 feet. LOCATION: 842 Palermo Road, at the south east corner of the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road, -Palermo. SIZE: 4.68 acres SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT # 1 EXISTING ZONING: C-1, (Light Commercial) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: C, (Commercial) ZONING HISTORY: SURROUNDING ZONING: SURROUNDING LAND USE: SITE HISTORY: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: ASSIGNED PLANNER: Steve Troester Date Application Received: 03/20/2006 Date Project Assigned: 03/24/2006 IDR Date: 04/12/2006 30 -DU Complete: 04/20/2006 A BUTTE .. COU& MAR 2 0 2006 "DRAFT" LEAD IN SHEET DEV�LOPit�E]!tT - SERVICES FILE NO: (AP O Co f 3 AP# APPLICAI OWNER: ®Z57, 62a --®Zc5r- REPRESENTATIVE: PROPOSED REQUEST: (to be filled out by person taking in application) Loin -I4- ,BLG&AdIMW A— _ Co�r✓tr�l�-�.�� ��G 7z f�y-�— �-"ati•TS � �sL-�c� `��'Ge- �/ FINAL REQUEST: (to be filled out by project planner) SIZE: L4, 61,97) &-Js SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT # f EXISTING ZONING: G'( GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION ASSI Date Application Received n ,, / Date Pro'ect Assigned IDR Date A o 42-00, �L-o o S� 30 Day Complete A-Pir q -.b Tentative Hearing Date KAP1anning\Forms\Lead In Sheet.doc PLANNER'S INITIALS Za& c IR v .x r WILLIAM A. DAVIS, CHIEF /Jti c_ Office of Transportation Planning - NorthovV �� DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOi%fATION kduid DISTRICT 3. —� 703 B STREET VoI/ w P. O. BOX 911 MARYSVILLE, CA 95901-0911 PHONE (530) 741-4025 FAX (530) 741-5346 TTY (530) 741-4509 ' COMMENT DISTRIBUTION LIST APPLICANT: h% W 0 rL 0 BUTTE COUNTY MAX 2 0 20M J PLANNING PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 9 o u �FILE NO.: DATE: Z �— O� AP N0: O Z County Offices and Cities: / T Com n. 7�y �9te�S�e ( Fire Protection: �/X_ California Department of Forestry _ EI Medio Fire Protection District Domestic Water: S.F.W & P. Agency (OWID) _ Butte Water District California Water Service Co. _ Thermalito Irrigation District Utilities: _ PG&E North - Chico PG&E South - Oroville Irrigation District: Biggs / West Gridley Water Richvale Irrigation Dist. Sewer: _ Pacific Bell Viacom Cable TV Durham Irrigation Dist. Table Mountain Irrigation Dist. L.O.A.P.U.D. _ Sterling City Sewer Main Drainage Districts: Sacramento & San Joaquin Drainage Dist. Drainage District 200 Reclamation District No. 2056 tate Agencies: X CalTrans Fe era Agencies: U.S. Forest Service Other Districts, Agencies, Committees, etc.: Del Oro Water Co. Other I Chambers Cable TV Paradise Irrigation Dist. Skansen Subdivision (CSA 21) Reclamation District No. 833 Reclamation District No -.2054 Dept. of Water Resources _ Dept. of Fish and Game K:\Planning\FORMS\APPLICATIONS\Lead-in Sheet Distribution List.doc U.S. Bureau of Land Management Planning Division X Assessor's Office - Mapping — BCAG Environmental Health City of Biggs ALUC Building Manager _ City of Chico APCD City of Gridley Butte Co. Farm Bureau Agricultural Commission X J City of Oroville Chico Airport Commissicn X Public Works/Land Dev Town of Paradise Chief Administrative Officer T Com n. 7�y �9te�S�e ( Fire Protection: �/X_ California Department of Forestry _ EI Medio Fire Protection District Domestic Water: S.F.W & P. Agency (OWID) _ Butte Water District California Water Service Co. _ Thermalito Irrigation District Utilities: _ PG&E North - Chico PG&E South - Oroville Irrigation District: Biggs / West Gridley Water Richvale Irrigation Dist. Sewer: _ Pacific Bell Viacom Cable TV Durham Irrigation Dist. Table Mountain Irrigation Dist. L.O.A.P.U.D. _ Sterling City Sewer Main Drainage Districts: Sacramento & San Joaquin Drainage Dist. Drainage District 200 Reclamation District No. 2056 tate Agencies: X CalTrans Fe era Agencies: U.S. Forest Service Other Districts, Agencies, Committees, etc.: Del Oro Water Co. Other I Chambers Cable TV Paradise Irrigation Dist. Skansen Subdivision (CSA 21) Reclamation District No. 833 Reclamation District No -.2054 Dept. of Water Resources _ Dept. of Fish and Game K:\Planning\FORMS\APPLICATIONS\Lead-in Sheet Distribution List.doc U.S. Bureau of Land Management Environmental Setting Attachment. Upthegrove Billboard. *// � of, -_(1-4/ S�5 A PN ' 07s - oz67 az�g- 32. Description of the project site. BUTTE This site is a used car sales lot on the corner of Palermo and Highway I70. There is no view to be spoilt be adding the billboard, and the owner would lice it placed down by the MAR 2 J Z� highway on his land. The land is 4.68 acres and gently slopes up towards where the DEVELOPMENT majority of the used cars are parked. The parcel number is 025-020-025. The land is grass SERVICES covered. 33. The surrounding properties are few, being Ion the corner of Highway I70 and Palermo. There is a small business — a fle'market — on the right, residential and commercial properties surround the site. The land use is not intense, houses, evenly .spaced out. The square footage of the billboard is 400 square feet. Standi i*leet high, t4e and 40 feet across.'Double sided. There are no scenic aspects that this would infringe apon. There is no cultural or historic aspect that would be impaired. LoGa)('an z®/7 (r RPh gl 121gk S ear n ev al COUNTY OF BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (To be completed by Project Applicant) �s Date Filed 16'/ G GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. Name and address of owner, and/or developer, and/or project sponsor: W e oC .7 2. K, U Address of project: £s�L/Z 6t. f QPM w► a iS Assessor's Parcel Number. G 2p 2 3 -- Name- address. and telephone number of person to be contacted concernjng this project: 4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: red for this project, bri uding 5. Exis ng general plan designation: 6. Existing zoning district: 0 7. How is land currently used? o 8. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): Project Description: 9. Site size: (Acres/Sq. Feet) . 10. Off-street parking spaces: Full size: AA Compact: Total: 11. Plans attached: Yes l/ No 12. Proposed development schedule 7QS � i�oa r Z 14 13. Associated projects 14. Anticipated incremental or phased deve w Ri itta r ..ni Inty nP.nartmant of npvpinnmpnt SprvinpS ® Plannino Division 10-10 Use permits; mandato conditions. Page 1 o --Fl Chapter 10 HIGHWAYS AND STREETS* Article II. Setback Lines and Zones 10-10 Use permits; mandatory conditions. Use permits granting conditional permission to. place light poles or commercial signs within the setback area or zone prescribed by this article may be granted upon application therefor whenever the circumstances show that such a grant will be consistent with section 10-4 of this Code, provided that the desired use will not encroach upon any publicly owned right-of-way. Applications for such use permits shall comply with and be subject to all the provisions of section 13 of Ordinance No. 475, as amended. In addition, any use permit granted pursuant to the authority of this article shall automatically be subject to the following conditions, whether specified in the grant thereof or not: (1) The permit may be revoked or modified by the planning commission whenever the commission determines that removal, relocation or modification of the encroachment is necessary to maintain adequate traffic safety as a result of any changed condition or of any public right-of-way acquisition or improvement project. (2) Any removal, relocation or modification required pursuant to paragraph (1) above shall be accomplished without loss or cost to the County of Butte within thirty (30) days of notice of the decision of the planning commission. (Ord. No. 506, § 4; Ord. No. 709; Ord. No. 1216, ,§ 3, 11- 30-71) << previous I next >> ® http://municipalcodes.lexisnexis.com/codes/butteco/_DATA/CHAPTER1O/A ticle_II_S... 12/18/2006 Y4. -F � =1111 M 'fAVW'A*W-W% i "WLG co - 40 (A ell b 6 ^M� ,—Cess? 70 pew 1 t,,.-.i✓.�..r..aS-Q �•s� .sem 7a y� A,•� `�fc Sia' o 577-3 Sap-�y1 /7ZZ IC�C�1 Com''` �3►p . 7 Ayi- � a✓ `✓s/fir S'��iv Aor o✓* r S3� - �3 3 - 4V4r Troester, Steve From: Richard Helman [richard helman@dot.ca.gov] Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 1:55 PM To: Troester, Steve Cc: james_arbis@dot.ca.gov Subject: Re: Palermo Sign Distances UP 06-13, Butte Co. Attachments: Signs Distance Aerial Map.jpg M Signs Distance Aerial Map.jpg ... Hi Steve: R You are probably right about the distance.. You might want to condition the use permit to require securing a Caltrans sign permit. Sergay Ivazion from our Headquarters Outdoor Advertising Branch will be the contact pe -son who will inspect the site and confirm the distance between signs. The applicant can reach Mr. Ivazion at 916, 654-3539. Hope this helps. Rick Helman Inter -governmental Review Coordinator CALTRANS-District 3, Office of Transportation Planning -North, P.O., Box 911, Marysville, CA 95901 Voice: 530-634-7612 or 8-457-7612 Fax: 530-741-5346 "Troester, Steve" <Stroester@buttec ounty.net> <richard_helman@dot.ca.gov> Butte Co. 04/26/2006 12:29 PM Dear James & Rick, To: <james_arbis@dot.ca.gov> CC: "Richard Helman Subject: Palermo Sign Distances UP 06-1.3, Got your letter of comment of today. It did not seem to match up with what I knew about the site. I have overlaid some distances on an aerial photo of the site to make sure we're all in common understanding. My rough calculation is that the propose sign is about 550' from the nearest sign to the north. I never bothered looking for signs to the south of the proposed sign. Perhaps this is where there are proximate signs of concern? Steve Troester, Associate Planner' Butte County (530) 538-7153(See attached file: Signs Distance Aerial Map.jpg) 1 a Ate DEPARTMENT OF TRANSFMTATION DISTRICT 3 703 B STREET P. O. BOX 911 BUTTE MARYSVILLE, CA 95901-0911 COUNTY PHONE (530) 741-4025 APR 2 7 2006 FAX (530) 741-5346 TTY (530) 741-4509 DEVELUYivlE,NT' SERVICES April 26, 2006 06BUT0013 03 -BUT -070 P.M. 9.06 400 Square Foot Billboard Sign, UP 06-13 Application Mr. Steve Troester, Associate Planner Butte County Department of Development Services 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965-3397 Dear Mr. Troester: Flex your p9wer! Be energy effikient! Thank you for the opportunity to review and provide comments on the use permit application for a 10.5 foot by 40 foot double -sided billboard sign with a total height of 22.5 feet that would be located approximately 90 feet east of the State Route (SR) 70 right-of-way, 300 feet south of Palermo Road, and south of the City of Oroville. Our comments are as follows: • The Outdoor Advertising Act requires that off-site advertising displays must be a minimum of 300 feet apart. It appears that there is two other permitted advertising displays in close proximity to the proposed sign location. • The proposed billboard will require a state permit. Prior to applying for a permit, the applicant should confirm that the proposed billboard would be located at least 300 feet from the two other displays. For more information and to secure a permit, please contact Sergay Ivazion at 916-654-3539. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact Rick Helman, Local Development/Inter-Governmental Review Coordinator, at (530) 634-7612. Sincerely, WILLIAM A. DAVIS, CHIEF Office of Transportation Planning - North "Caltrans improves mobility across California" APR -26-2006 11:52 CALTRANS D3 PLANNING 530 741 5346 P.02/F-2 4EPARTIVIRNT OF TRANS'ATION f ' DISTRICT 3 703 B STREET P. O. BOX 911 MARYSVII.LE.CA 95901.0911 rlexyaurpower!, PHONE (530) 741-4025 _ Be energy eQ9rient! FAX (530)741-5346 TTY (530)741-4509 April 26, 2006 06B UT0013 03 -BUT -070 P.M. 9.06 400 Square Foot Billboard Sign, UP 06-13 Application Mr. Steve Troester, Associate Planner Butte County Department of Development Services , 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965-3397 Dear Mr. Troester: Thank you ,for the opportunity to review and provide comments on the use permit application for a 10.5 foot by 40 foot double -sided billboard sign with a total height of 22.5 feet that would be located approximately 90 feet east of the State Route (SR) 70 right-of-way, 300 feet south of Palermo Road, and south of the City of Oroville. Our comments are as follows: • The Outdoor Advertising Act iequires that off-site advertising displays must be a ,-minimum of 300 feet apart. It appears that there is two other permitted advertising displays in close proximity to the proposed sign location. • The proposed billboard will require a state permit. Prior to applying for, a permit, the applicant should confirm that the proposed billboard would be located at least 300 feet from the two other displays. For more information and to secure a permit, please contact Sergay Ivazion at 916-654-3539. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact Rick Helman, Local Development/Inter-Governmental Review Coordinator, at (530) 634-7612. Sincerely, PF+ WILLIAM A. DAVIS, CHIEF Office of Transportation Planning - North "Caltrans improver mobility arross Califnrnia- TOTAL P.02 r APR -26-2006 1152 CALTRANS D3 PLANNING TATE OF CAUFORNIA - DEPARTMENT OF RTATION FACSIMILE COVER MR -1009 (REV 07192) Attention Steve Troester 530 741 5346 P.01/C2 - . ab*WW From NORTH REGION — DISTRICT 3 Division of Planning, Office of Regional & Transit Planning 703 "B" Street P.O. Box 911 Marysville, CA 95901 UnWCompany Sender's Name Butte County Planning Rick Heiman Date Total Pages (Including cover) April 26, 2006 2 Subject FAX # (area code) CALNET FAX # (530) 741-5346 8-457-5346 Comment Letter for UP 06-13, Off-site ' Advertising Sign (Upthegrove) Phone #(area code) email: (530)634-7612 rhelman@dot.ce.gov Phone # (area code) FAX # (area code) Number of Pages Sent,,, 530-538-7153 530-538-7785 1 r 4- 117o -o,6 - -� o s CA V- a ly-L c�.�4Y a . Le�c�GG� � _�� 0 Y--,UJ r CIA S SC 1/ wC� ,� �s rc ��� .a :r �. i•.....• , L +"�ba Oftlp end void end reO ,j } by ti,4 pom 40UN1 Fd" oecorAN. USE PERMIT PGAM• all effOfbe c condition to a w • 1,a 'fh°.u� prov;a,sli, q.►e4wrsd b r°O on of tin mi"& , a #, P ;t IUIKKMID C September t : ;tvv.z BOARD 9F MI r�A0JIJ5'ii4 liT Q61� CATEt�----nw wOatanl 1977 • �4i.' a �'•, . ' aDoasl thrra tra uPaea PEiNTW i t Lt • t.. �f ,S; •.x'25 -D2-25 Pursuant to the `proviaions of the ZoningOrd' - Y�condtttons set forth below :+` � • Bance of the County of Butte and the special rr� i,ruce•L. Spangler t t'� +•- NAtaEs hereby O►anted a Uae permit in acCordanae with application filed. J u l 1A 1 177 t ,sales and auction se.rvic? cn o Ai1•)4: a secondhand tam.*tea . } prc:aeI t.v zQned)ATE"A_9'• + :.,, t �Gerera tt flrobi lie. 'n rmc Road •mFatlure to comply with the conditions specified -.cation and IasuenCe of Permit, constitutes cause:4oai IS.W Is for approval of appli- , {`paid permit In accordance Kith the Procedures set forth in the Bufta CountyJ to revoke ff ,('[Ing Ordinance. `Y Zoning Enab1- SPECIAL CONDITIONS:';'r .$ 1• Off-street narkinn to x 2O'J per 211 FU"Cvi,.er at VIP rate f y,• parking layout shallsce-�� �f 'cies R disnia o 1 narl;tn? saace r� urn :ri tfi the it y arr,i. r off' a achf d standards. !Z'`, L'isniav arras , treatment or staciiiz,-mitt,", S .'n- areas to receivetdu' fa'llative ; dust is hold to a miliir•,c;, ��L maintained so a u ugitive ` 3• Perimeter of Prooert• to r " pl ✓ he landscape , antings and shrubs ped 'with drought resistant - ,: ar,c aair taine;i to -`a' livinry condition.. • e>'ravi�e emergency wa er stor]r� tf vision of. Fore>try. - `r''h a: Capacity as determined b.y st" r5. ODtain encr°achmertt.per 1 " M�r�itDetrarL n ant of Public Works.'L41� i hereby declare under } a t'ri that penalty of perjury that 1 have teaQathe for 0 are in fact the Conditions whicA were imposed �Oing Condit Permt}t, and I agree to abide fully by said uron11the granting s use S� fiL3f• i ; conditions tip , ' Oat 3 , , i� l �' �•,li ippp+� Y �r{�N ^IM,tttrCm&,ftCMM i * 4`' l � ter' SEP Z 71977 a��, r�4pit-,�tAPPueant .� 7 + .ROTE ;,Issuencti of tMs MS1 ennit Coes not waive and ileal' uirement of obtainingBuilding • �' ��fiPermits before n . ycan .IIWr requirements."r r ;, s'ar'i g con Ion nor does,it'wai e rfF�i, .15 24 �.. • ; ft,►lt. 7" IrmMrgl Fn.c! q ComniasieR#aktta 1 idG a .�d^e. LS7 estabriAcd wi .... N•..r� ner oess a O11 yQgr n[ the ilab of a :a I' .• P,. - peI" As i ittQ°' t'iQ Oe"'�t'� bec�nr. end void erd n.eppliCetien $hell I. niquiied fo M In a aonditian to a use USE PERMIT D.. contStiwm M*eW �'°s bO,� � pelmifty with 12 �Iab'tla use pwAcusly granted. !o > e pine mm#,, of he p,nn;t j+ Y 'BUTTE COUNTY PLItJO'li O)CO NSSION Sertenher i 4, 1977 W '•i:4a+` BOARD Of 704I'' AOJL'STid�?IY DATE(Ibrotls�unpetonepp�iartanes1apred • 7A-4 • • • i • • PERNIt NO. "?~ rf� ''• :� r.il Pursuant provisions ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO - to the of the Zoning Ordinance of 'Ire County of flutte end the special conditions set forth below: i 4 G ,• �,;, Bruce:L. Spannler is hereby granted a Use Permit NAME July 14, 1977, to allow a secondhand r� . '" i n cc anc wi app! tion fl ed: t; Sa IeS -ant a Lloif-servic(: 10e4eral)• lo6tid on the on nrope7y ,� DATEz o n e a+- southeast corner of State -Hwy• 70 ' 1and<Palern0`:4oad• Oroviile. 'Failure filththb iz�y;•'� to compiyconditions specified herain•as'the basis for approval of appll• , :cation and Issuance of Permit, constitutes cauaegorxtha:P.lSffldo Co0gxWlW to to said permit In accordance with the ling procedures set forth in ra Butte County Zoning Enabt- tit ` Ordinance.') ff K = SPECIAL CONDITIONS: } tea-. f • t• I' t , VOonstruct necessary 14 1 r \� drainage facile*,les anQ 'road immrovenents �G3 as required by the Oepartment,•of-Public Forks. •Submit.plans the' 9zypai.,,tment of Public Vortk'ys for approval', byµ 7 ' l+ccessrjrA',��[f; jcted to Pa Palermo road,. at f.at. -parkinq s;04ces to be behind tfie�arenaF and. not within 150 ft. +� of the:'center]ine of f � "fit, IliclhWay Iii%Y'.° �. ������'t �. ` , •, t .... �; <jY�r, . � ;f±+t, Appli�ant'ttiu5t also comply with',all other a�sclicahle State �`t•�. and .iocal�ita'tutes, ordinances',and regulations. aEla'r •1. � , �� i;;�.. •ti1ti�%j`�e, ;,,; `� e�rtr.cd-.'_".'9cer�,► �' . SEP 2 7 Vi 1917 hereby deciare,under penalty of perjury the ry are Jn, tact 1he'conditions which were and that I agreato abide'ully by said condi •. MAN Issuance Ot.�tRUse Persalt' does not wt 'and,;Heal'th;Oepeitment permits before all ``{ 1Z1"V1 1tl< +; Orwbr G6lord, .d ft foregolnq conditions; <- m the granting of this use V , t; •I. 1 �' N ,�'I Y of.ebtaininq Building on.,nor'd.es it waive WA VV 14 .•tn 4 °NO TICE .OF DETERNI11gTI0N L i 'TO: Q ' Secreta F 1416 Ninth for Sacramento, , Room 1311 { CA 95814 C!o:CountY ClerkCounty of B1lTTE g�t—FROead q a orooi i e Ca gengy) 9595' --� —LCoun `" rovil C. er r. Le c SUBJECT: Filin g of Notice of Determination i� Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public R � Compliance with '. c Resources Code iJ'Ta rOlect it a 77-C7-14-02 A tti p1"B . �t1; tate earing Ouse , um er su mitte lto N, ontact tate Barin ,e•rson g Ouse ro ect• r for Telep one Num er �( 1 ocation 91fi- ' 34-1►777 Eat of H } �, rolect Description: 0• Foville Pe rmiting site location to be used•8s an auction _ 6•' -'Quads. Thfs sl�toradvise' Lhat .the ''r: has madhe t#,�d{; . Board of. A,t L_ fo12'owin "d'eterminations regardin gency VOg ro3ect• �'�aY }3',� 8 the above -des cribed The `Projecthd -Dee ' ire ,1'" tt n Cf approved bythe Le' O disapg ad Ertl . r• t A$ency °fhe project,,, I21 �Ar:ti r Z rete' d ► g r4 h `�*' .' - f 1� it #`' riLhave as?8nificant"'effe{ *:V311 kk `,;r �3{ on;the •environment; O Environ 'eat Ipt.ct Re ►1�p.?5,r�+ �+1�'.. 1,q r impact s iys�f4. ► u suant�;to they Por was .prepared_for�tl3r" uired.byt $ t�onr1508sons•of;CE 4 QA.pJand wascCertifiedpasjre- ���,� �(8)�� t4'Cal iforniaLp�iistrative :Code, .; LoNege v er aration was prepeye this� y 2 the"pro .�.ions,of CE �; `:,-x4', f is attach QA A;coPYof Lhe Negative -P olect pursuant ESP{�Qy��., yyp, ><� ��i{(!( a�;.. T�jfDe clarations• ` APP 14`rytt"`YYYYAHfG'apaRe 1 of. •2 4• atioA measures adopted -b, Puma -of the approved projeecct are gem to reduce the fix; Q 7+ ti f " r,i.• ,, % ■ m AW 25-02-25 - Spangler is to be aaintafacdwia a clean$ neat and orderly condition. ,.: r• -'substantial dust that is createdv bY ehicular txartic on the te is to be alleviated by whatever means are necessa,7 aWor as per County lir pollutioa Control office Te4�e7nts. �:. 3• Sits access is to be restricted is =otto Palermo goad. Direct access . be allowed from g{g®rey 7()*. y f 7s.a.. Conditlaw *t sppro al ars attacaed. 7. ... '.a...� .. . � + i t • S iFFdd .: , '1 D. S013Cn •P t�s� � rtti.• �`� r(r �'r 74'1. y iU s • �' p.,�....� m�iroamental BerieM Director ���� r c `� Fy+ Ira hate .J :a�i•�, AM {V tiklL Inter -Departmental Memorandum Planning Commission, Administrative OfficePlanning Director, County Counsel, To: District Attorney, , Investigator, Planning Viticc Anzalone, Toning �o All 25-02-25 SUBJECT: Tise Permit #78-4 issued September -/, .77 DATE: March 34 1981 OWNER CA Bruce Spangler, 4391 Foothill Blvd., Oroville, LOC` TION '70 Palermo Rd., Oroville Southeast corner of State Highway INVESTIGATION under Mr. Spangler is building; the second half of his project .eru,it- the above referenced use permit and requires a building lnhas met I was requested by staff to determine if Mr. Spangler of the move use permit. the conditions December, '12 '►x'80: Perimeter I visite the parcel a^d observed that droughtnresistat plantings of property to be lands- condition) has not been cod main with as there is no landscaping and/or plant- � and shrubs and maintained in a living cants and shrubs compietely property Some of the plants appear to in along the inside pr lines. along the property lines facing Palermo Road and Hery. have been recently placed. Januar 6 8�: requested compliance with Condition #3 etter to Mr. pangler within 30 days. Return receipt dazed January LebiF,ary 23, ��8� e in the amount of planting Visited the parcel and sound no Chang The south side of the parcel has no landscaping as ;. permit . and shrubs• of above referenced use p. per Condition #3 CONCH �' The allowed use of the Use permit #78-4 has been n established without first complying with the special Condition #3- The fir jj�y� , EAL ESTATEP RCHME CONTRACI• AND RVILLIF I "t" u,_. 1 ?"Is is M A NKWI MR M01AT. R MAT IS A UOM V etltortto cot`s NAPA III CASAVINUC Cars 'I l•erein.rcalled Buyer, ceiwnl/C.i d iro:y-,t:C' yw -,! ( WI% IS �"• - 1 F fins c! as�1L4.r �+ + s • '� - - trletsced by cash �t pets nal cher cashier's check Q. or _ ---- _ u: JeFps•t�c� account of d- poltnrs. IS-` a r• —1 ischose price of &.r 1,711%_L x.•._ •ttslt}� ;-�-' _ = - -- - - "only of th.• purchase of rMperty,situatI' !./ Icer..-- rldQHy�1 as Ir7ows: • F' +C~ - - T-- the twfwxc of sc price as follows& �~"t: Nsryer will deposit in escrow with - A ���� �s�: ., �.� ��iJ,�it.e �.—Q!_.LL�•�LfiTJLich-_/�/�-aa�_acr�..�—�� •. -.. N this sale, ser\ p Fnawsinv. Nler rlsle el etMr prepay. i\e exattes e1 h a\ete any teens and tenditiees of a 1-10 otatere HIitbe 1- w � � MN. rat yea control inspctien, tapirs a"d passwa popol" is rostnat;ons, . I�ndorxlltons of recorJ or known to Seller, ioic is to be free of lie s, brances. easements .� than the lollowir.gl _- -- _... a, expr rte,• n +tors 11nd f nhlpn,n I nn.l f it1.• A.:cw lnbnn I.ahry issued by sh,dllu nigh to u I +ttfA/_ _ ao - Con m . slws�w,n7 nth• v..h•.1 w& Huy<•r :..I ry'. t1 only to bens. & rtcVfn• rs, eu,orm•nts, rrshict,ons, rights and conditions of rectnd u•. set 10,111 ulww.l. II yah.•& L,th ns •L•hvrt lith• us rein led. 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Property taxes, premiums on insurance acceptable to Buyn%er en^ blank any 0other items of irlcumd or expense to be tell shall be prorated as of (1) the date of recordation of deed 12)_------ --- - - - Z rt) if 12) is used]• the amount of any bond or assessment which is a Pen shall be assumed (Strike one] by 41tLz �, _ Seller shall pity cost t(wn of rlcxunt••ntnry +tamp: on decd. w• rot, at ion shall be delivgmd to Buyer (Spike inapplicable ultr•tno snits) let) l Ocln:e+ 1 r.•-.ur'w, ur 161 not later days after closing escrow. of (C)---- and d ----,- i7s.,_ _ _days osis insttsrclions signeQ by Baler tend +seller shall be deliver t11n exruw Ital,ter within _._ ,,1, wi ----clays --__-_ days from tlse Seller's actoptance •tilt• Selle s acceptance Isergof and shall provide foe closing it, subject to written extensions signed by Buyer and Seller• -'- sreyl os follows: L} Unless otherwise designated in•th� a oW ins- inrtruct1O"s.9It yrs �A fI'�, / 1liarinat •{ ftUllly NtY clay para ownc& level and tau corlsatlre*ee r,'tht improvements on the property are destroyed or materia any deposit made by Buyer shall be fewmed to him and th I Rsryr4•f4lils to tompleto said purchase as herein provided by. %ol•htutlion to sell the property to Buyer and may Prot s rrf Olt I,sw of equity: provided, however. thut by placing tlntir inion cif Seller .egret` that it would be impractical or extremely dtBic amount of the deposit Is to reasonable estimate of the damai damages. . '.: Ivyer's signature herean constitutes an offer to Seller to porch red by Seger and the signed copj delivered to Buyer. .� :''''dot's hertrofithti atrersnall be'detxned revoked and ime is of the is nee o Ithit'4WnNoct. rile r er l A ef< BY_: �?Q•� �.e4 `t l _ Tota Maned Buyer offers and Ogre -s to buy the above d;scrib n w.e dt • �{yryrti'aiOn: the SUM terolMre.wkrrceoltitle, orytbl if completion fsalerspre.renteAtsy +s tit' -default of Buyer, omit' 1T and vAun Selle!'eollects the darnwe aril y�t�YS•d�:.t;a,t portton'ot the damages collected after tint deducting ttt IrW±eO xkty';Keip r'af:cbopy Mree and alnlwdtes Broken ►' dress3i1� ,x, Sell 3 . sell ' .. oregot ket a_ Doted Int r ATt+2103"As Wit! Apnm To. i►wng Cm RSA► to AS T tj .710 t FOR '1ARE RESE CnO� NMA It A.% -'t n fliiC+iF1 FOR t IF 11 SHOill D NOT sk USI V. 1 p NI Thetetere. damaged priorrclose of exrow.thenn, On demand tontratt Iherestpors shall terminate. ism, of Illy defuuil of Buyer. 'ralct shrill be released list Buyer ulwes only 11nnrs r' t&•ttte.fy which'he M ,here Buyer. 1 Seiler. ( or ~fo fix (lctuul dttnwnleo in case of Buyer's default. band that Seller shall rcluin the deposit as his sole e the real estate described above. Unless acceptance ihr. in person at by mail to the address shown below. iodeposit shall be returned to Buyer. W11— an v on ills, terms and conditions s /talsd• - ' A C._ ..,,., I, hersan on The teleso and tardiriom dtersin set forth., tat'B&olcerlsl and )Iw :ne Brokerlsi services agrees to Pay r eeic) r as Ml—s. fah On record~ rif Sellef. utews Site", .t+llaufr• or I t 1 if cunplerion of $ata r. Iry ,nI ew ntl elv~ and 11 n .n an M"%mnt not to ax- e*I,a+nes ctrl•) 11.0 esl.r'rrra of collectwn. 11 any. t ti -v a sM cop/ of it ro 8 a - � - VOtl NSIRS UM ADVICE CONSULT ATT 1. NY II1) COIII UpIRA A:a f I!•IIfY VFAI!F RS AND TNI: 11rIA1 UPI1UIIr tx nil' "I' NKlr. I i FR%AOF DDITI OF I IRAW.At III d1•. (Al' Will' 11111.11'"t x1U1 NS f,k ADDITIONS • FORM NO. NCR•D (Rev. 6.71) Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile www.buttecounty.bet ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * PLANNING August 28, 2006 Lynda Upthegrove 2408 Buena Vista Aveue Belmont, CA, 94002-1528 Re: Use Permit, UP 06-13, 025-020-025 Dear Ms. Upthegrove In an effort to keep our customers informed, we are notifying you that your project has been reassignec. to Meredith Williams and she can be reached at 538-6705, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Should you have any questions regarding your application, please call the planner listed above. Sincerely, Lynn Richardson Planning/Administrative Support Service Assistant Cc: Tony Samra, 433 Airport Blvd. Suite 106E Burlingame, CA 94010 Paul and Anita Kwong, 1003 Silver Lake Drive, Sacramento, CA 98831 Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * PLANNING DATE: April 18, 2006 TO: Lynda Upthegrove 2408 Buena Vista Aveue Belmont, CA 94002-1528 FROM: Steve Troester, Associate Planner REAGRDING: "Incomplete" status of Use Permit application #06-13, Billboard Sign; located 842 Pa:ermo Road, APN: 025-020-025. Dear Ms Upthegrove, On April 12, 2006 the Inter -Departmental Review (IDR) Committee completed its review of the above referenced project application for completeness. Pursuant to Section 65943 of California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, the above referenced project was deemed "incomplete" due to the following deficiencies: We are unable to assess the completeness of the application until wereceive comments from the CALTRANS Outdoor Advertising Unit (Marysville). o(o • The site plan provided is drawn to an unusable architectural scale (3/64" = 1'). As this scale is not a common scale, dimensions can not be determined. Some critical dimensions (all. setbacks) are not called out on the drawing provided. Lacking a drawing to usable scale, all dimensions would need to be shown. Please provide a site plan drawn to common, usable "engineering" scale, and call out all key setback dimensions. This plan can be provided on 11" X 17" sheets if allowed by the scaling. 6g ®1P 4; • Know if the sign is to have any lighting features. Should any lighting features be proposed, provide full details on location, orientation, and intensity of lighting. �• As this is project regyres a discretio se permit approved by the Planning Commission, please provide froiV and side elevation drawings of the . proposed sign structure, drawn to common engineering scale. Please also provide a sample color rendering of the proposed 0 sign structure, stating proposed construction materials "Incomplete" status of Use Permit application #06-13, Billboard Sign, APN: 025-020-025 • We note that the site plan provided indicates a location that, because of existing tree cover at the RV park immediately to the south, may not allow visibility of the sign .to north -bound motorists. The application states that the sip is proposed to be two-sided. Please provide any clarification to this situation. Is the applicant proposing to remove trees to allow visibility of the sign? a v �s 16 LL i h No additional action will be taken in the processing of this application until additional information. and/or submittals are received addressing the concerns details above. Sincerely - Steve Troester, Associate Planner (530) 538-7153 -- CC: Tony Samra 433-Air-port-Bl-vd._Suite-1_06F Burlingame, CA 94010 "Incomplete status of Use Permit application #0643, Billboard Sign, APN: 025-020-025 . 2 Butte County Department of Development Services TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 7 County Center Drive. Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 Telephone (530) 538-7785 Facsimile ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * PLANNING l � ADMINISTRATION X 4- DATE: March 10, 2006 Yr" I TO: Lynda Upthegrove 2408 Buena Vista Aveue Belmont, CA 94002-1528 FROM: Steve Troester, Associate Planner REAGRDING: Use Permit application #06-13, Billboard Sign, located 842 Palermo Road, APN: 025-020-025. Dear Ms Upthegrove, Upon initial review of the Department of Development Services, we have found this application to provide inadequate information for comprehensive processing for the following reasons: The site plan provided is drawn to an unusable architectural scale (3/64" = 1'). As this scale is not a common scale, dimensions can not be determined. Some critical dimensions (all setbacks) are not called out on the drawing provided. Lacking a drawing to usable scale, all dimensions would need to be shown. Please provide a site plan drawn to common, usable "engineering" scale, and call out all key setback dimensions. This plan can be provided on 11". X 17" sheets if allowed by the scaling. As this is project requires a discretionary use permit approved by the Planning Commission, please provide front and side elevation drawings of the proposed sign structure, drawn to common engineering scale. Please also provide a sample color rendering of the proposed sign structure, stating proposed construction materials. This project is scheduled for inter -departmental review on April 12, 2006. I will'report to you the outcomes of that review. IThank you for y assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Steve Troester, Associatee 0) 38-7153 CC: Tony Samra 433 Airport Blvd. Suite 106E Burlingame, CA 94010 Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Development Services PLANNING DIVISION ver. 1.0 Counter -- Person 'Chris Payment Date 3/20/2006 Receipt Number 449621 Received From 'Upthegrove, Lynda $2,970.00 ;Same j .Applicant Public Works UP 06-13 Application Number or In Reference To ;025-020-025 i Parcel Number $404.00 196 Check Number / Cash $3,954.50 Total Received $3,954.50 Total Fees DDS Planning j $2,970.00 (General Fund) j Public Works $165.00 (Land Development) Environmental Health i i i $404.00 CDF (Fire Department) _ E $347.00 NOD / NOE $36.00 (Recording Fee) i Aunt Minnie i $0.00 $1, 500 or $2,000 Planning Review / EIR i I $0.00 — - - $0.00 Fish/Game ALUC i $0.00 (Airport Land Use) Non Sufficient Funds ($25.00 Fee) Cell Tower ($2500.00) j $0.00 I _.� - — ---- $0.00 i Public Sales /Copies $0.00 Other: $32.50 1 0 COUNTY OF BUTTE OFFICIAL RECEIPT 4.'4 9 6 2.1 /I/rtl,r�� ;% FFI R O CE OR DEPARTMENT ISSUING ECEIPT 20 Received from , �l -� The Sum of���'� For TAP' 66 /�.` (�: —� s � "- r•. i : . e _ Received: ! ' Received BV- CASH V '. CASH.Title •_. CHECK By DAVCO BUSINESS FORMS • (530) 743-8511 Forth 84702 ". Thursday, March 23, 2006 Counter Person Chris Payment Date 03/20/2006 Receipt Number :449621 Development Services PLANNING DIVISION ver. 1.0 Received From Upthegrove, Lynda ALUC (Airport Land Use) Same Applicant j $347.00 Application Number or In Reference To UP 06-13 -- $0.00 025-020-025 Parcel Number Check Num i96 Planning Review / EIR Total Received . $3,954.50 Total Fees $3-9954:.50 ( DDS Planning (General Fund) Public Works (Land Development) $2,970.00 $165.00 Environmental Health $404.00 I ALUC (Airport Land Use) j $0.00 $0.00 i CDF (Fire Department) j $347.00 NOD / NOE (Recording Fee) $36.00 $0.00 Aunt Minnie $1, 500 or $2,000 i $0.00 Planning Review / EIR j $0.00 Fish/Game j $0.00 ALUC (Airport Land Use) j $0.00 $0.00 i Non Sufficient Funds ($25.00 Fee) 1Cell Tower ($2500.00) $0.00 Public Sales / Copies 1 $0.00 Ag Fee: $32.50 ♦I • r COUNTY OF- BUTTE OFFICIAL R CEIPT 44962 , OFFICE OR DEPARTMENT ISSUING RECEIPT 44AV. i 'Received from y/111�4 Liil�` / ��y,� iThe Sum of /lo a $ ' For .. Flo Received: Received By. f . CASH- Title45 . .' CHECK l ey. DAVGO BUSINESS FORMS • (530) 743-8511. Form 84702 ' — - — — — —..— � .• • ` 1 .. ; RECEIVED FROM DESCRIPTION DEPOSIT DATE: 3123 RECEIVED ON: 31211 RECEIPTS: 449621 9 COUNTY OF BUTTE AUDITOR'S CERTIFICATE AND TREASURER'S RECEIPT OROVILLE, CA ATR NO 93063 PLANNING BAG : 330 DATE 312112006 FUND FUND DEPT ACCT CASH' TITLE CODE iCODE CODE CODE AMOUNT PLANNINGAPPL FEES GENL 0010 440001 42109M 101001 Project Number Amount of Fee APN 025-020-025; LYNDA UPTHEGROVE; UP 08-33 $ 2,970.00 LAND DEVELOPMENT GENL 0010, � 440004 4611700 101001 Project Number Amount of Fee APN 025-020-025; LYNDA UPTHEGROVE; UP 06-13 $ 185.00 ENVIRONMENTAL .HLTH GENL 0010 640003 4614901 101001 ProjecR Number Amol9nt:of Fee APN 025.020-025; L'I'NDA UPTHEGROVE; UP 06-13 $ 404.00 FIRE: PLNG APPL -FEE FIRE PROTECT 0100:;;;' .46972,40 , 101001 Project Number >,," Ambufit *of.Fee APN 025-020-025; LYNDA UPTHEGROVE; UP 08-13 $ 347.00 PJODINOE CLERK'S FILING FE GENL 0010 4700011 4612319 10+1001 ($;36) Project dumber Amount of Fee _ L.APIV° q2 -, Q12 LY lDA UPTHEGROVE:.UP 0643 � $ 36.00 AGRICULTURE AG FEE � � + _.° &�D10 __ 46MI - A6MWJ � 101001 Project Number Amount of Fee APN 0255-020-02$; LYNDA UP T HEGP,OVE; UP 06-13 $ 32.50 TOTAL $ 2,970.00 165.00 .4 04-00 ' 347.00 36.00 32.50 3,954.50 APPROVED BY: RECEIVED BY: AUDITOR -CONTROLLER irkEASURER. By: _ B_ white=treasurer pinauditor canarv--depositor golden rod=file Lam- .._... ��: � op T•yP 4 tPG�r '�1 B D r Arnold Schwarzenegger Governor STATE OF CALIFORNIA Governor's Office of Planning and Research February 9, 2007 State Clearinghouse and Planning Unit Meredith Williams Butte County 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965. Subject: Paul and Anita Kwong Use Permit (File # UP 06-13) SCH#: 2007012020 Dear Meredith Williams: G �A . �lATFOF sellFOa�r Cynthia Bryant Directo- The State Clearinghouse submitted the above named Negative Declaration to selected state agencies for review. On the enclosed Document Details Report please note that the Clearinghouse has listed the state. . agencies that reviewed your document. The review period closed on February 6, 2007, and the comments from the responding agency (ies) is (are) enclosed. If this comment package is not in order, please notify the State Clearinghouse immediately. Please refer to the project's ten -digit State Clearinghouse number in future correspondence so that we may respond promptly. Please note that -Section 21104(c) of the California Public Resources Code states that: "A responsible or other public agency shall only make substantive comments regarding those activities involved in a project which are within an area of expertise of the agency or which are required to be carried out or approved by the agency. Those comments shall be supported by specific documentation." These comments are forwarded for use in preparing your final environmental document. Should you need more information or clarification of the enclosed comments, we recommend that you contact the commenting agency directly. This letter acknowledges that you have complied with the State Clearinghouse review requirements for draft environmental documents, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Please contact the State Clearinghouse at (916) 445-0613 if you have any questions regarding the environmental review process. Sincerely, Terry Roberts Director, State Clearinghouse• - .. t Enclosures' cc: Resources Agency Couny FEB 16 2007 DEVELOPMENT, SERVICES 1400 TENTH STREET P.O. BOX 3044 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 96812-3044 TEL (916) 446-0613 FAX (916) 323-3018 www.opr.ca.gov V Document Details Report State Clearinghouse Data Base SCH# 2007012020 Project Title Paul and Anita Kwong Use Permit (File # UP 06-13) Lead Agency Butte County Type Neg Negative Declaration Description A Use Permit to erect a billboard sign in a commercial zone that is adjacent to AR -1 residentially zoned land to the east and west. The sign is double-faced 10.5'x 40', and its total height is 26.6 feet. The site is physically suitable for the proposed use and no adverse environmental impacts or land use conflicts with adjacent uses have been identified. Lead Agency Contact Name Meredith Williams Agency Butte County Phone (530) 538-6705 Fax email Address 7 County Center Drive City Oroville State CA Zip 95965 Project Location County Butte City Region Cross Streets State Highway 70 and Palermo Road Parcel No. 025-020-025 Township 18N Range 3E Section 11 Base MDBM Proximity to: Highways Airports Railways Waterways Schools Land Use 70 Oroville Feather River, Wyman Ravine Commercial/ C-1 / Commercial Project Issues Aesthetic/Visual; Agricultural Land; Air Quality; Archaeologic -Historic; Cumulative Effects; Drainage/Absorption; Flood Plain/Flooding; Forest Land/Fire Hazard; Geologic/Seismic; Growth Inducing; Landuse; Minerals; Noise; Population/Housing Balance; Public Services; Recreation/Parks; Schools/Universities; Septic System; Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading; Solid Waste; Toxic/Hazardous4. Traffic/Circulation; Vegetation; Water Quality; Water Supply; Wetland/Riparian; Wildlife Reviewing Resources Agency; Regional Water Quality Control Bd., Region 5 (Redding); Department of Parks anc Agencies Recreation; Native American Heritage Commission; Reclamation Board; Department of Fish and Game, Region 2; Department of Water Resources; California Highway Patrol; Caltrans, District 3; Caltrans, Division of Aeronautics Date Received 01/08/2007 Start of Review 01/08/2007 End of Review 02/06/2007 Note: Blanks in data fields result from insufficient information provided by lead agency. I� STATE OF CALIFORNIA -THE RESOURCES AGENCY ARNOLD SCHWA RZEN EGG ER,Govemor DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES 1416 NINTH'STREET, P.O. BOX 942836;' . SACRAMENTO, CA 942360001 (916) 653-5791F-RE60V7E51 January 17, 2007 Meredith Williams Butte County 7 County Center Drive Oroville, California 95965-3334 JAN 2 6 2007 STATE CLEARING HOUSE Paul and Anita Kwong Use Permit (File # UP 06-13) State Clearinghouse (SCH) Number: 2007012020 19— The project corresponding to the subject SCH identification number has come to our attention. The limited project description suggests your project may be an encroachment on the State Adopted Plan of Flood Control. You may refer to the California Code of Regulations, Title 23 and Designated Floodway maps at http://recbd.ca.gov/. Please be advised that your county office also has copies of the Board's designated floodways for your review. If indeed your project encroaches on an! adopted food control plan, you will need to obtain an encroachment permit from the Reclamation Board prior to initiating any activities. The attached Fact Sheet explains the permitting process. Please note that the permitting process may take as much as 45 to 60 days to process. Also note that a condition of the permit requires the securing all of the appropriate additional permits before initiating work. This information is provided so that you may plan accordingly. If after careful evaluation, it is your assessment that your project is not within the authority of the Reclamation Board, you may disregard this notice. For further information, please contact me at (916) 574-1249. Sincere , /,/ 0! z Christopher Huitt Staff Environmental Scientist Floodway Protection Section cc: Governor's Office of Planning and Research State Clearinghouse 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 Sacramento, CA 95814 ( o.I F-RINA C N . BUTTE �- COUNTY APR 2 A F^ DEVELO — I SE''m kwo,Aj,�,- PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 1 OF 2- Plot Plan SCALE: 1" = 50' A VICINITY MAP rd. � i A. ; 5 is Oma SNOW „ m Blv I' > iorrowLLE AIRPORT \ / l cwoak 1 d i Aro J < Sl � C r I CD ISPft Way Monte V ste Ave \ s / Se j''.• m ' • Ophir!Rd Ku I Rd : C•% Rd pftwv / AJ:!�\. s r: � An�db a r •� J 17 � Ave-- orL •\ Aananu \ h / j y PALER7VI0 roAX Project Location ! Q 4 J < orth Villa Ave No Ave IAva / t,• Q 1, s 1. Palermo Rd % \ Ave South I Y Gdd 1 BOEWa O� Ln /•_/ r •1 1 Q Nkkm Aw I om>in---•---- � Louis t i �LnOf 4 j I Alice Ave _ �' m c I 1 r / o L.• jC. UP 06-13 025-020-025 M-2 � I I Project Location - ; Welsh R A-5 II -- I ,;M-2 B a a s n ------ I IT /1 i' 620 310 0 620 1,240 1,860 2,480 3,100 3,720 4,340 4,960 5,580 Feet BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION N Applicant: Paul & Anita Kwong Owner: Same ' W E Hearin Date: February 22, 2007 @ 9:00 a.m. I Existing Zone: C-1 (Light Commercial S Request: - Supervisorial Use Permit to allow a double faced billboard sign 10.5 feet x 40 feet, total height is 22.5 feet. District #1 Assessor Parcel No: 025-020-025 File: UP 06-13 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT — February 22, 2006 Applicant: Paul and Anita Kwong File #: UP 06-13 Request: Request for a use permit to erect a billboard sign in a commercial zone that is adjacent to AR -1 residentially zoned land to the east and west. Sign is double-faced 10.5'X 40', total height is 27 feet. Location: 842 Palermo Road, at the south east corner of the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road, Palermo. Parcel Size: 4.68 acres Supervisor District: 1 Planner: Meredith Williams, Associate Planner Attachments: G.P.: Commercial A: Use Permit B: General Plan/Zoning Map Zoning: C-1, Light Commercial C: Initial "Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration APN: 025-020-025 D: Site Plan E: Sign Elevation F: City of Oroville Comments STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approve the Use Permit for Paul and Anita Kwong, subject to the findings and conditions contained herein. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This project is a request for a Use Permit to erect a billboard sign in a commercial zone that is adjacent to AR -1 residentially zoned land to the east and west. The sign is double-faced 10.5'X 40', and its total height is 27 feet. The C-1 zone permits outdoor advertising signs, but a Use Permit is required because the property abuts a residentially -zoned property to the east and west. The site is physically suitable for the proposed use and, with proposed conditions of approval and mitigation measures, Will have no adverse. environmental impacts or land use conflicts. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SITE CHARACTERISTICS: • The proposed sign is double-faced 10.5'X 40', and its total height is 27 feet. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■February 22, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda Report ■ Kwong UP 06-13 ■ Page 1 of 9■ • The current land use'of the property is a used vehicle sales lot with an existing building that houses the sales office. The building draws water. from an existing well and uses an individual septic system. • Surrounding properties are developed with low density residential and commercial uses including a small convenience store and small RV park/cabin rental lot. • The site slopes uphill very gently towards the east and has no significant topography, vegetation features, or water courses. • Access will be from Palermo Road which is a County maintained road. ANALYSIS General Plan and Zoning Consistency • The property is zoned C-1 (Light Commercial) and abuts residentially -zoned property to the east and the west. • Billboard signs are a permitted use on property zoned C-1 that abuts residentially -zoned property with the approval of a Use Permit. • The closest residence is approximately 500 feet from the location of the proposed sign. • The project site has been designated as Commercial by the Land Use Element of the Butte County General Plan since 1971. • The Commercial designation lists structures providing merchandise or services to the general public as a primary use. The proposed billboard sign is a structure that will advertise offsite merchandise and services. Aesthetic Impacts • The proposed billboard would be located along Highway 70 (SR -70), which is not designated as a State or County Scenic Highway • The project is not located in an area considered to be a scenic vista or other special scenic feature. The visual character of the area is mixed-use consisting of commercial, residential and agricultural uses bordering the state highway. • To ensure that the proposed billboard sign does not create substantial glare, Mitigation Measure # 1 is recommended to require the I -beams be painted an earth tone color with a low light reflectivity value. • The billboard sign's lights could cause significant glare and excess light on the adjacent parcels. To prevent this impact, Mitigation Measure #2 is recommended to require all exterior lights on the project site be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■February 22, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda Report 0 Kwong UP 06-13 0 Page 2 of 9■ The proposed sign would be placed just beyond 2 miles from the boundary of the City of Oroville. The City has stated strong opposition to the construction of another billboard along Highway 70, south of the entrance to Oroville. E-mail correspondence from the City of Oroville Staff and the pertinent Oroville General Plan policies are attached. The City of Oroville's General Plan, City Design Element, Section 4s states their policy to "limit freeway - oriented signs and allow only small identity signs on buildings adjoining the freeway". • No Butte County Code or standard has been adopted to prohibit the proposed signage or to serve as a threshold of significance for aesthetic impacts. The California Department of Transportation threshold of one billboard per 500 feet of State Highway frontage was used to evaluate the density of billboards in the local area. The nearest existing billboard to the proposed site is 565 feet to the north. CEQA ISSUES /ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: The initial study prepared for this project determined there would be environmental impacts in the area of aesthetics. With proposed mitigation measures 1 and 2 described above, impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level. The initial study, which is attached to this agenda report, recommended two mitigation measures to reduce environmental impacts to a less than significant level. The payment of fees under Public Resources Code Section 21089 and as defined by Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 is required. The initial study/mitigated negative declaration was sent to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse, for a 30 -day review period. Notices regarding the 30 -day review period were mailed to landowners near the project site, and a notice was placed in the Oroville Mercury newspaper. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■February 22, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda Report ■ Kwong UP 06-13 ■ Page 3 of 9■ RESOLUTION - A RESOLUTION OF THE BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING USE PERMIT UP 06-13 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered Use Permit 06-13 for Paul and Anita Kwong, in accordance with Chapter 24, Section 45; Use Permits, of the Butte County Code on Assessor's Parcel Number 025-020-025; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, said use permit was referred to various affected public and private agencies, County departments, and referral agencies for review and comments; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held on February 22, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered public comments and a report from the Planning Division. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission: I. Adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration with the following findings: A. An Initial Study was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Said study identified significant environmental effects and included mitigation measures that would mitigate such effects below significant levels; a Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. B. The Planning Commission has considered the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, together with comments received during the review process. C. On the basis of the whole record before the Planning Commission, including the Initial Study and any comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the Use Permit for Paul and Anita Kwong, Planning Division File No. - UP 06-13, would have a significant effect on the environment. The custodian of the record is the Department of Development Services Planning Division. The location of the record is 7 County Center Drive, Oroville CA 95965. D. The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the County, which is the Lead Agency. H. The collection of fees pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 is required, prior to filing a Notice of Determination for the project, unless the project proponent provides verification from the California Department of Fish and Game that the project is exempt from the fee requirement. If a required fee is not paid for a project, the project will not be operative, vested or final and any local permits issued for the ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■February 22, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda Report 0 Kwong UP 06-13 0 Page 4 of 90 project will be invalid (Section 711.4 (c) (3) III. Makes the following Use Permit findings: A. The proposed uses of the property will not impair the integrity and character of the zone in which the land lies, and the use would not be unreasonably incompatible with, or injurious to, surrounding properties, or detrimental to the health and general welfare of the..persons residing or working in the neighborhood, or to the general health, welfare and safety of the residents of the County as supported by the following: 1. The C-1 (Light Commercial) zone allows for outdoor advertising signs. 2. The proposed billboard, with the included conditions of approval, is not unreasonably incompatible with, or injurious to, surrounding properties and uses, and will not create significant amounts of noise, traffic, or other physical impacts that would affect the neighborhood. 3. The proposed location, size, and design of the proposed use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will' not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. IV. Approves Use Permit 06-13 and the conditions as set forth in the attachment (Exhibit A) to the resolution. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, 2007, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Nina Lambert, Chair Planning Commission County of Butte, State of California ATTEST: TINA BONHAM, Secretary Planning Commission County of Butte, State of California ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■February 22, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda Report 0 Kwong UP 06-13 ■ Page 5 of 90 Location Map Aerial Map ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■February 22, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda Report 0 Kwong UP 06-13 0 Page 6 of 9■ EXHIBIT A USE PERMIT BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION February 22, 2007 DATE: (Certified Mail Rec.) UP 06-13 PERMIT NO. 025-020-025 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. Pursuant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Butte and the special conditions set forth below: Paul and Anita Kwong are hereby granted a Use Permit for a billboard sign (double-faced 10.5' X 40', total height of 27 feet) in a commercial zone adjacent to a residential zone on APN 025-020-025 at the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Rd. in Palermo. Failure to comply with the conditions specified herein as the basis for approval of application and issuance of Permit constitutes cause for the revocation of said permit in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Butte County Zoning Ordinance, including Butte County Code Sec. 24-45.65. 2. Unless otherwise provided for in a special condition to this Use Permit, all conditions must be completed prior to or concurrently with the establishment of the granted use. The use granted by this permit must be established within two years of the date of approval. 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. 4. If any use for which a Use Permit has been granted is not established within two years of the receipt of the Permit by the Permittee, the Permit shall become null and void and reapplication pursuant to Section 24-45 (of the Zoning Code) shall be required to establish the use previously granted under the expired Permit unless, 30 days prior to the expiration date, a request for a one year extension is submitted to the Planning Commission together with sufficient evidence that the time limits for processing development permits under federal or state regulations require time limits which exceed one year. Upon application, and for good cause by the Permittee, at a public hearing pursuant to Section 24-45.25 above, the Planning Commission may extend any time limitation previously made a part of any condition to a Use Permit. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■February 22, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda Report 0 Kwong UP 06-13 0 Page 7 of 90 The terms and conditions of this Permit shall run with the land and shall be binding upon and be to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the Permittee. 6. Neither the applicant, nor any agent nor representative of the applicant shall intentionally omit or misrepresent .any material fact in connection with the application. Any alleged material misrepresentation shall constitute grounds for the Director of Development Services to commence a revocation hearing, and, if proven to exist, shall constitute sufficient grounds to revoke a Permit. Conditions of Approval: Planning Division: Mitigation Measure # 1: To avoid creating substantial glare, the I -beams shall be painted an earth tone color with a low light reflectivity value, similar to the sample color chip (Antique Photograph) the applicant submitted to the Planning Division (See attached color chips). All painted surfaces are to be maintained during the life of this project. Plan Requirements: The note shall be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be adhered to throughout the life of the project. Monitoring: Department of Development Services shall ensure that this note is placed on all building and site development plans. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit sample color chips approved by the Planning Division. Building inspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on-site. 2. Mitigation Measure # 2: All exterior lighting shall be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign so as to not create any glare or excess light on adjacent parcels. Plan Requirements: Building and site development plans shall indicate that all exterior lights shall be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign. Timing: The requirements of this measure shall be adhered to at all times. Monitoring: Department of Development Services staff shall conduct a field inspection prior to use of the facility to verify that all exterior lights meet the requirements of this mitigation measure. Building inspectors shall check and ensure compliance on-site. 3. Applicant must also comply with all other applicable State and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations. 4. All outstanding application processing fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of the Building Permit. Environmental Health No conditions ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■February 22, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda Report ■ Kwong UP 06-13 0 Page 8 of 9■ California Department of Forestry No conditions Land Development Prior to establishing use, obtain an encroachment permit and improve all new and existing driveway approaches to publicly maintained roads as specified in the County Improvement Standards and the terms of the encroachment permit. 6. Prior to establishing use, deed to Butte County in fee simple 40 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Palermo Road along the entire property frontage. The right-of-way shall be sufficient for the installation of Improvement Standard No. S-5 at all street intersections. 7. Prior to establishing use, relinquish abutter's rights of access to Butte County along the Highway 70 and Palermo Road frontages of parcels, except at approved access points. County Counsel If this entire matter or any finding, action or condition of this matter is appealed to the Board of Supervisors, the applicant or any other developer/operator other than the applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the County of Butte harmless from liability or loss related to the approval of this project and agrees to sign an indemnification agreement in a form approved by County Counsel before the Board's appeal hearing. If the application is not appealed, this condition is deemed satisfied. I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that I have read the foregoing conditions, that they are in fact the conditions which were imposed upon the granting of this use permit, and that I agree to abide fully by said conditions. Date: Applicant NOTE: Issuance of this Use Permit does not waive requirement of obtaining Building and Health Department permits before starting construction, nor does it waive any other requirements. Butte County Planning Commission Chairman cc: Building Division Environmental Health Division Land Development Division Fire Department/CDF Butte County Assessor's Office ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■February 22, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda Report 0 Kwong UP 06-13 0 Page 9 of 90 Welsh U n Project Location iVi 13C s 4n 620 310 0 620 1,240 1,860 2,480 3,100 3,720 4,340 4,960 5,580 Feet BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION N Applicant: Paul & Anita Kwong Owner: Same W E Hearin Date: February 22, 2007 @ 9:00 a.m. Existing Zone: C-1 (Light Commercial S Request: Supervisorial Use Permit to allow a double faced billboard sign 10.5 feet x 40 feet, total height is 22.5 feet. District #1 Assessor Parcel No: 025-020-025 File: UP 06-13 VICINITY MAPr�l 4, OR014LLE AIRPORT �A _NadLL.KM WM 1� a mrh i, r I •P" s I i J' Project Location �• Palermo Rd � Dads to i-. '•t Mwnb In N � N O J I UP 06-13 025-020-025 KWONG South111,RvaLoui Alice Ave e r Monte vista Ave sown c s` IA% 4 ' m Ophir —WIT �A _NadLL.KM WM 1� a mrh i, r I •P" s I i J' Project Location �• Palermo Rd � Dads to i-. '•t Mwnb In N � N O J I UP 06-13 025-020-025 KWONG South111,RvaLoui Alice Ave DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUTTE COUNTY INITIAL STUDY AND PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR UP 06-13 (Paul and Anita Kwong) Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 COUNTY OF BUTTE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INITIAL STUDY & PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR USE PERMIT 06713 (Paul and Anita Kwong) 1.0 PROJECT INFORMATION A. Applicant/Owner: Paul and Anita Kwong B. Agent:.Lynda Upthegrove C. Staff Contact: Meredith Williams, Associate Planner (530) 538-6705, mw.i:lliams@Jbuttecoun .net D. Proiect Name: N/A E. Project Location: At the southeast corner of the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road, at 842 Palermo Road, Oroville F. Type of Application: Use Permit G. Assessor's Parcel Number: 025-020-025 H. Proiect Site Size: 4.68 acres I. Current Zoning: C-1 (Light Commercial) J. General Plan Designation: C(Commercial) K. Environmental Setting: The 4.68 -acre project site is on the corner of State Highway 70 and Palermo Road, a major county arterial road. The site is developed with a commercial office for used vehicle sales, including a well and a septic system. At any given time, about 40 used automobiles, buses, boats, tractors, or recreational vehicles are parked onsite for sale (See attached site photo). The sale of used goods and vehicles has been occurring on-site for almost thirty years, and as a result the site is heavily disturbed. Ground cover on the site consists of non-native vegetation in the form of a few ornamental shrubs and trees, grasses and large areas of gravel. The project site ranges in elevation from 125 to 150 feet above sea level. The site generally drains via sheet flow to the west. No drainages or other water features are found on the project site. The site is not located within a 100 -year flood zone, an earthquake fault zone, or an airport land use compatibility zone. L. Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the project site, across Palermo Rd, is a large vacant parcel. To the east, the project site is bound by large residential parcels with no apparent agricultural operations. To the south, the site is bordered by parcels with commercial uses including a small convenience store and small RV park/cabin rental lot. Immediately to the west of the site is State Highway 70 and beyond it to the west, the land use is very low density residential. A large parcel to the northwest, across the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road is operating an orchard. Direction General Plan Zoning Existing Land Use(s) Designation North Agricultural Residential M-2 Vacant South Agricultural Residential C-1 Light Commercial East Agricultural Residential AR -1 Agricultural Residential, 1 acre minimum West Agricultural Residential AR -1 Agricultural Residential, 1 acre minimum ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page l of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Surrounding Zoning Map Surrounding Residences & Billboard Locat_,on M. Project Description: The applicant is requesting a Use Permit to install a billboard sign in a C-1 commercial zone that abuts residentially zoned land to the east a --id west. This request for a Use Permit to allow the billboard sign is in accordance with Butte County Code Section 24-140(f)(1), which allows for signs in C-1 zoning district by Use Permit when the property abuts residentially zoned property. Butte County Code Section 10-10 states that a Use Permit is required to place a commercial sign within the setback area, and the subject sign is proposed to be placed five feet from the property line, within the setback area. The proposed sign's total height would be 26.6 feet above ground level and would be double- faced with dimensions of 10.5 feet by 40 feet. The sign would be constructed of two I -beams painted light brown with CDX plywood, painted in white, m-3unted above and used as the advertising sign area. (See attached sign elevation) The sign world be lit on both sides by solar - powered lights between 150 and 175 watts, only used at nigh, secured to the sign and not connected to the site's electricity supply. The lights would be directed up towards the sign and away from the road. No power generators are proposed. Access to the sign would be via the existing driveway off Palermo Road. The proposed sign will be located approximately 5 feet from the west property line, 95 feet north of the southern property line and 68 feet from the centerline of State Eoute (SR) -70. In addition to the ■ Butte County Department of Development Servi.,es ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 2 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Use Permit, a building permit from Butte County Building Division and an Outdoor Advertising Display Permit from the California Department of Transportation will be required to construct the billboard sign. Once constructed and operational, the sign will be rented for advertising space. Apart from initial construction activity, no personnel will be stationed at the site. Construction should be completed within one day. Rotation of the advertisements on the sign would occur when one advertiser's lease ends and another begins. The minimum length of time for a lease of the sign would be one month. N. Public Agency Approvals: Butte County Planning Division, Butte County Building Division, Butte County Environmental Health Division, Butte County Fire Department/CDF, Butte County Public Works Department, California Department of Transportation. 2.0 DETERMINATION [ ] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [X] I find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, there will NOT be a significant effect in this case because revisions have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [ ] I find that the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. [ ] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. December 29, 2006 Prepared by: Meredith Williams, Associate Planner Date Reviewed by: Stacey Jolliffe, Principal Planner Date 3.0 POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS CHECKLIST SETTING A. Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below could be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. [X] 4.1 Aesthetics [ ] 4.2 Agriculture Resources [ ] 4.3 Air Quality [ J 4.4 Biological Resources [ ] 4.5 Cultural Resources [ ] 4.6 Geologic Processes [ ] 4.7 Hazards/Hazardous Material [ ] 4.8 Hydrology/Water Quality [ ] 4.9 Land Use ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 3 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 [ ] 4.10 Mineral Resources [ ] 4.11 Noise [ ] 4.12 Housing [ ] 4.13 Public Services [ ] 4.14 Recreation [ ] 4.15 Transportation/Traffic [ J 4.16 Utilities/Service Systems [ ] 4.17 Mandatory Findings of Significance 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 4.1 AESTHETIC/VISUAL RESOURCES: Impact Discussion: The project site consists of a 4.68 -acre parcel that is developed with a commercial office for used vehicle sales. At any given time, about 40 vehicles are parked onsite for sale. The sale of used goods and vehicles has been occurring on-site for almost thirty years, and as a result the site is heavily disturbed. Other structures in the area consist of residential dwellings, an RV park that includes small rental cabins, and a small convenience store. The project site is located along Highway 70 (SR -70), which is not designated as a State or County Scenic Highway (Butte County Scenic Highway Map). The project is not located in an area considered to be a scenic vista or other special scenic feature. The visual character of the area is mixed-use consisting of commercial, residential and agricultural uses bordering the state highway. The nearest existing billboard signs to the project site are: Distance (feet) Direction Location 565 N Highway 70, east side 876 N Highway 70, east side The proposed billboard sign is to be located on the western portion of the parcel, approximately 95 feet north of the southern property line and 5 feet east of the western property line. As proposed by the applicant, the billboard sign's total height would be 26.6 feet above ground level and would be double- faced with dimensions of 10.5 feet by 40 feet. The sign would constructed of two I -beams painted light brown with CDX plywood, painted in white, mounted above and used as the advertising sign area. The sign would be lit on both sides by solar -powered lights between 150 and 175 watts and secured to the sign. The lights would be directed up towards the sign and away from the road. The proposed sign is consistent with the existing mixed-use development in the area, including other billboard signs. To ensure that the proposed billboard sign does not create substantial glare, Mitigation Measure # 1 is recommended that requires the I -beams be painted an earth tone color with a low light reflectivity value. The billboard sign's lights could cause significant glare and excess light on the adjacent parcels. To prevent this impact, Mitigation Measure #2 is recommended to require all exterior lights on the project site be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 4 of 24 ■ Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? X b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic X buildings within a state scenic highway? c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? X d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views X in the area? Impact Discussion: The project site consists of a 4.68 -acre parcel that is developed with a commercial office for used vehicle sales. At any given time, about 40 vehicles are parked onsite for sale. The sale of used goods and vehicles has been occurring on-site for almost thirty years, and as a result the site is heavily disturbed. Other structures in the area consist of residential dwellings, an RV park that includes small rental cabins, and a small convenience store. The project site is located along Highway 70 (SR -70), which is not designated as a State or County Scenic Highway (Butte County Scenic Highway Map). The project is not located in an area considered to be a scenic vista or other special scenic feature. The visual character of the area is mixed-use consisting of commercial, residential and agricultural uses bordering the state highway. The nearest existing billboard signs to the project site are: Distance (feet) Direction Location 565 N Highway 70, east side 876 N Highway 70, east side The proposed billboard sign is to be located on the western portion of the parcel, approximately 95 feet north of the southern property line and 5 feet east of the western property line. As proposed by the applicant, the billboard sign's total height would be 26.6 feet above ground level and would be double- faced with dimensions of 10.5 feet by 40 feet. The sign would constructed of two I -beams painted light brown with CDX plywood, painted in white, mounted above and used as the advertising sign area. The sign would be lit on both sides by solar -powered lights between 150 and 175 watts and secured to the sign. The lights would be directed up towards the sign and away from the road. The proposed sign is consistent with the existing mixed-use development in the area, including other billboard signs. To ensure that the proposed billboard sign does not create substantial glare, Mitigation Measure # 1 is recommended that requires the I -beams be painted an earth tone color with a low light reflectivity value. The billboard sign's lights could cause significant glare and excess light on the adjacent parcels. To prevent this impact, Mitigation Measure #2 is recommended to require all exterior lights on the project site be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 4 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 The sign would be visible from a wide area, especially from the north due to the lack of intervening trees and topography. Just south of the property boundary there are several ornamental trees such as: eucalyptus, poplar, and mulberry. The trees may limit some views of the sign during the summer months when the trees have full leaf cover. The proposed sign would be placed just beyond 2 miles from the boundary of the City of Oroville. It should be noted that the city has stated strong opposition to the construction of another billboard along Highway 70, south of the entrance to Oroville. The City of Oroville's General Plan, City Design Element, Section 4s states their policy to "limit freeway -oriented signs and allow only small identity signs on buildings adjoining the freeway". No Butte County Code or standard has been adopted to prohibit the proposed signage or to serve as a threshold of significance for aesthetic impacts. Without a threshold of significance, the evaluation of aesthetic impacts is necessarily subjective. A determination as to whether the proposed sign will `substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings' will be made by the decision-making body on the use permit. Project construction equipment would be visible from surrounding properties, but construction should be completed in one day. Construction impacts would be less than significant as they are very short-term and would cease upon project completion. Mitigation Measure # 1: To avoid creating substantial glare, the I -beams shall be painted an earth tone color with a low light reflectivity value, similar to the sample color chip (Antique Photograph) the applicant submitted to the Planning Division (See attached color chips). All painted surfaces are to be maintained during the life of this project. Plan Requirements: The note shall be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be adhered to throughout the life of the project. Monitoring: Department of Development Services shall ensure that this note is placed on all building and site development plans. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit sample color chips approved by the Planning Division. Buildinginspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on-site. Mitigation Measure # 2: All exterior lighting shall be fully shielded and directed. upward toward the sign so as to not create any glare or excess light on adjacent parcels. Plan Requirements: Building and site development plans shall indicate that all exterior lights shall be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign. Timing: The requirements of this measure shall be adhered•to at all times. Monitoring: Department of Development Services staff shall conduct a field inspection prior to use of the facility to verify that all exterior lights meet the requirements of this mitigation measure. Building inspectors shall check and ensure compliance on-site. 4.2 AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 5 of 24 ■ Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 5 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Impact Discussion: The project parcel is designated as commercial by the General Plan and the zoning ordinance. There is no agricultural use on the project site. The project site is not under a California Land Conservation Act ("Williamson") Act contract. The soils on the project site are Class IV which means they have very severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or that require very careful management, or both. The soils would need a great intensity of conservation practices to cultivate crops. The project site's commercial uses have been occurring for almost thirty years, and as a result, the site is heavily disturbed. Because of the site's historically heavy use and existing poor soils, the project would have no impact to agricultural resources. The only agricultural use on the surrounding properties is an orchard to the northwest, across .the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road. None of the parcels surrounding the project site are subject to a Williamson Act contract. The proposed billboard sign would not result in a loss of prime agricultural land and is not expected to have any significant impacts on current or future, adjoining or nearby agricultural uses. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.3 AIR QUALITY: Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or X Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the X California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act Contract? X C. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in X conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? Impact Discussion: The project parcel is designated as commercial by the General Plan and the zoning ordinance. There is no agricultural use on the project site. The project site is not under a California Land Conservation Act ("Williamson") Act contract. The soils on the project site are Class IV which means they have very severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or that require very careful management, or both. The soils would need a great intensity of conservation practices to cultivate crops. The project site's commercial uses have been occurring for almost thirty years, and as a result, the site is heavily disturbed. Because of the site's historically heavy use and existing poor soils, the project would have no impact to agricultural resources. The only agricultural use on the surrounding properties is an orchard to the northwest, across .the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road. None of the parcels surrounding the project site are subject to a Williamson Act contract. The proposed billboard sign would not result in a loss of prime agricultural land and is not expected to have any significant impacts on current or future, adjoining or nearby agricultural uses. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.3 AIR QUALITY: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 6 of 24 ■ Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: p p Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the X applicable air qualityplan? b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality X violation? c. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is in non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient X air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 6 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Impact Discussion: Both the California Air Resources Board and the Environmental Protection Agency have established air pollution standards in an effort to protect human health and welfare. Geographic areas are designated as in "attainment" if these standards are met and "nonattainment" if they are not met. In addition, each agency has several levels of classifications based on severity of the problem. Butte County and all northern Sacramento Valley Air Districts have been designated as "moderate" nonattainment areas for the state standards for ozone (03) and fine particulate matter (PM,o). Currently, Butte County is in attainment for all the federal (less stringent) air quality standards. No power sources will be connected to the proposed billboard sign. Therefore, the project would not create any on-going emissions, and the use of the proposed sign will create no significant impact to the air quality of the project site or surrounding area. Sensitive receptors are facilities where sensitive receptor population groups (children, the elderly, the acutely ill and the chronically ill) are likely to be located. Sensitive receptors in the project area consist of the residential dwellings that are near the project site; the closest being more than 375 feet away. Because the project would not create substantial pollutant concentrations, the impact on the local sensitive receptors would be less than significant. Project construction activities would be very limited in duration. Health risks from construction materials and emissions from construction vehicles would be a less -than -significant impact. The proposed sign itself would not create objectionable odors. During the brief project construction, fumes from various diesel -powered vehicles in use on the site would create nominal odors. Since these odors will be minimal and are not likely to be noticeable beyond the project boundaries, the impact of an objectionable odor would be less than significant. Mitigation Measure: None required 4.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated d. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant through habitat modifications, on any species X concentrations? X e. Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial regulations, or by the California Department of Fish X number of people? Impact Discussion: Both the California Air Resources Board and the Environmental Protection Agency have established air pollution standards in an effort to protect human health and welfare. Geographic areas are designated as in "attainment" if these standards are met and "nonattainment" if they are not met. In addition, each agency has several levels of classifications based on severity of the problem. Butte County and all northern Sacramento Valley Air Districts have been designated as "moderate" nonattainment areas for the state standards for ozone (03) and fine particulate matter (PM,o). Currently, Butte County is in attainment for all the federal (less stringent) air quality standards. No power sources will be connected to the proposed billboard sign. Therefore, the project would not create any on-going emissions, and the use of the proposed sign will create no significant impact to the air quality of the project site or surrounding area. Sensitive receptors are facilities where sensitive receptor population groups (children, the elderly, the acutely ill and the chronically ill) are likely to be located. Sensitive receptors in the project area consist of the residential dwellings that are near the project site; the closest being more than 375 feet away. Because the project would not create substantial pollutant concentrations, the impact on the local sensitive receptors would be less than significant. Project construction activities would be very limited in duration. Health risks from construction materials and emissions from construction vehicles would be a less -than -significant impact. The proposed sign itself would not create objectionable odors. During the brief project construction, fumes from various diesel -powered vehicles in use on the site would create nominal odors. Since these odors will be minimal and are not likely to be noticeable beyond the project boundaries, the impact of an objectionable odor would be less than significant. Mitigation Measure: None required 4.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 7 of 24 ■ Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status X species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian X habitat or other sensitive natural community ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 7 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Impact Discussion: The project site is developed for commercial use (used -vehicle sales). The sale of used goods and vehicles has been occurring on-site for almost thirty years, and as a result the site is heavily disturbed. Ground cover on the site consists of non-native vegetation in the form of a few ornamental shrubs and trees, grasses and large areas of gravel. Sustained intense use of the site has lessened biological values. No significant impact to biological resources would result from the project. The footprint of the proposed sign would not encroach onto any environmentally sensitive habitat. The project is consistent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service interim guidelines for avoiding migratory bird strikes because the proposed billboard sign would be much less than 200 feet in height and would be freestanding (i.e., no guy wires). The proposed sign's night lighting will be of a relatively low wattage and shielded to keep light directed toward the sign. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 8 of 24 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than No Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c. Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defrted by Section 404 or the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, X vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means)? d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish and wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory X wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources such as a tree X reservation policy ordinance? f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation X Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? g. A reduction in the numbers, a restriction in the range, or an impact to the critical habitat of any unique, rare, X threatened, or endangered species of animals? h. A reduction in the diversity or numbers of animals onsite (including mammals, birds, reptiles, X amphibians, fish or invertebrates)? i. A deterioration of existing fish or wildlife habitat (for X foraging, breeding, roosting, nesting, etc.)? j. Introduction of barriers to movement of any resident X or migratory fish or wildlife species? k. Introduction of any factors (light, fencing, noise, human presence and/or domestic animals) which could X hinder the normal activities of wildlife? Impact Discussion: The project site is developed for commercial use (used -vehicle sales). The sale of used goods and vehicles has been occurring on-site for almost thirty years, and as a result the site is heavily disturbed. Ground cover on the site consists of non-native vegetation in the form of a few ornamental shrubs and trees, grasses and large areas of gravel. Sustained intense use of the site has lessened biological values. No significant impact to biological resources would result from the project. The footprint of the proposed sign would not encroach onto any environmentally sensitive habitat. The project is consistent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service interim guidelines for avoiding migratory bird strikes because the proposed billboard sign would be much less than 200 feet in height and would be freestanding (i.e., no guy wires). The proposed sign's night lighting will be of a relatively low wattage and shielded to keep light directed toward the sign. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 8 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 4.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES: Impact Discussion: Cultural resources include prehistoric and historic period archaeological sites; historical features, such as rock walls, water ditches and flumes; cemeteries; and architectural features. Cultural resources consist of any human -made site, object (i.e., artifact), or feature that defines and illuminates our past. According to the Butte County Archaeological Sensitivity Map, the project site is located in an area considered to have a low archeological sensitivity. No historical, archaeological, or paleontological resources, unique geologic features or human remains of any type are known to be located on the subject site. The structures on the project site are of modern construction and are not considered historic or unique. Due to the lack of cultural resources on the project site, the proposed billboard sign is found to present no significant impact. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.6 GEOLOGIC PROCESSES: Would the proposal: r0 p P Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Less Than Significant Impact No Impact Reviewed. a. Expose people or structures to potential substantial Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: p p Significant with Significant Impact Previous death involving: Impact Mitigation Impact Document 1. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as Incorporated X a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? X b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? X c. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? X d. Disturb any human remains, including those interred X outside of formal cemeteries? X Impact Discussion: Cultural resources include prehistoric and historic period archaeological sites; historical features, such as rock walls, water ditches and flumes; cemeteries; and architectural features. Cultural resources consist of any human -made site, object (i.e., artifact), or feature that defines and illuminates our past. According to the Butte County Archaeological Sensitivity Map, the project site is located in an area considered to have a low archeological sensitivity. No historical, archaeological, or paleontological resources, unique geologic features or human remains of any type are known to be located on the subject site. The structures on the project site are of modern construction and are not considered historic or unique. Due to the lack of cultural resources on the project site, the proposed billboard sign is found to present no significant impact. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.6 GEOLOGIC PROCESSES: Would the proposal: r0 p P Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant Impact No Impact Reviewed Under Previous Document a. Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: 1. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as X delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. 2. Strong seismic ground shaking? X 3. Seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction? X 4. Landslides? X b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? X ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 9 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Impact Discussion: The Seismic Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that all of Butte County is in Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII. The only known active fault in Butte County is the Cleveland Hills fault, located approximately 8 miles to the east of the project site, where activity on August 1, 1975 resulted in the Oroville earthquake. This earthquake had a Richter magnitude of 5.7 and resulted in approximately 2.2 miles of ground rupture along the western flank of Cleveland Hill. The project site is not within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake fault zone or an aftershock zone. No impacts are anticipated since no rupture of a known earthquake fault exists in the project area. Like most of central California, the site can be expected to be subjected to seismic ground shaking at some future time. Accordingly, the proposed billboard sign would be designed and installed in accordance with Uniform Building Code requirements. Because the project appears to be located such that the probability of significant groundshaking is low, and because the billboard sign will be designed and installed in accordance with Uniform Building Code standards for the appropriate Seismic Hazard Zone, there would be no significant geologic impacts. Due to the relatively flat parcel and small amount of soil disturbance, there is no potential for soil erosion on the project site, according to Butte County General Plan GIS data. The Butte County Seismic Safety Element's Liquefaction Potential Map indicates that the site has a generally low potential for liquefaction. The proposed sign would have no impact on the stability of the site's geology or soil. The Subsidence and Landslide Potential Map of the Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that there is little to no risk for landslides in this area. The project site and the surrounding parcels do not contain any steep slopes that would be at risk of a landslide. The Butte County Expansive Soils GIS Map indicates that the project site has a high expansive soil potential. The Butte County Building Division may require soil tests prior to issuance of a building permit to determine if the soils on the site have an expansive potential. If the project site does have expansive soils, the Building Division will ensure that all new structures are designed to handle the shrink/swell characteristics of expansive soils. The project does not require the use of septic systems. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 10 of 24 ■ Less Than Reviewed Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Significant with Less Than Significant No Under Impact Mitigation Impact impact Previous Incorporated Document c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral X spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1- B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating X substantial risks to life or property? e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal system where sewers are not available for the disposal X or wastewater? Impact Discussion: The Seismic Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that all of Butte County is in Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII. The only known active fault in Butte County is the Cleveland Hills fault, located approximately 8 miles to the east of the project site, where activity on August 1, 1975 resulted in the Oroville earthquake. This earthquake had a Richter magnitude of 5.7 and resulted in approximately 2.2 miles of ground rupture along the western flank of Cleveland Hill. The project site is not within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake fault zone or an aftershock zone. No impacts are anticipated since no rupture of a known earthquake fault exists in the project area. Like most of central California, the site can be expected to be subjected to seismic ground shaking at some future time. Accordingly, the proposed billboard sign would be designed and installed in accordance with Uniform Building Code requirements. Because the project appears to be located such that the probability of significant groundshaking is low, and because the billboard sign will be designed and installed in accordance with Uniform Building Code standards for the appropriate Seismic Hazard Zone, there would be no significant geologic impacts. Due to the relatively flat parcel and small amount of soil disturbance, there is no potential for soil erosion on the project site, according to Butte County General Plan GIS data. The Butte County Seismic Safety Element's Liquefaction Potential Map indicates that the site has a generally low potential for liquefaction. The proposed sign would have no impact on the stability of the site's geology or soil. The Subsidence and Landslide Potential Map of the Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that there is little to no risk for landslides in this area. The project site and the surrounding parcels do not contain any steep slopes that would be at risk of a landslide. The Butte County Expansive Soils GIS Map indicates that the project site has a high expansive soil potential. The Butte County Building Division may require soil tests prior to issuance of a building permit to determine if the soils on the site have an expansive potential. If the project site does have expansive soils, the Building Division will ensure that all new structures are designed to handle the shrink/swell characteristics of expansive soils. The project does not require the use of septic systems. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 10 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 4.7 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than Significant with Less Than Significant No Reviewed: Under Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Previous Document Incorporated a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or X disposal of hazardous materials? b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and X accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- X quarter mile of an existing or proposed schools? d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, X would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the X project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? C For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people X residing or working in the project area? g. Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency X evacuationplan? h. Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or X where residences are intermixed with willdlands? Impact Discussion: The project site is not listed on the California Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste and Substances Site List (Cortese List), and the nearest listed site known or suspected to contain hazardous materials is at least 3.5 miles away, to the northeast. The project site is not located within a CNEL noise contour of any airport, nor is it located in any aircraft overflight area. Implementation of the proposed project would result in the construction of a billboard sign. Hazardous materials would not be permanently stored or used within the project site. Similarly, the project would not emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous materials. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not create a significant hazard to the public or environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. The proposed sign would have an overall height of 26.6 feet above ground level and is located on the project site so that if it should fall down, it would not fall onto an adjoining parcel or onto to SR -70. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (CDF) reviewed the proposal and imposed no conditions regarding fire for approval of the project. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 11 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.8 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY: Impact Discussion: The project site ranges in elevation from 125 to 150 feet above sea level. The site generally drains via sheet flow to the west. No drainages, water courses, wetlands, vernal pools or other water features are found on the project site. The site is not located within a 100 -year flood zone or a 500 -year flood zone as shown on Butte County GIS maps, which are based on a Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map 06007C -0550C, dated June 8, 1998. The project does not require the use of water and would not create any water discharges. The project would not increase storm water runoff from the site as no new impervious surfaces would be introduced. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 12 of 24 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than No Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? X b. Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production X rate of preexisting nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in X substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or X amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of X polluted runoff? f. Otherwise substantially degrade waterquality? X g. Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as , mapped by Federal Flood Hazard Boundary, Flood Insurance Rate Map, or other flood hazard delineation X map? h. Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? X i. Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury, or death involving flooding, including flooding as X a result of the failure of a levee or dam? Ld j. Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? X Impact Discussion: The project site ranges in elevation from 125 to 150 feet above sea level. The site generally drains via sheet flow to the west. No drainages, water courses, wetlands, vernal pools or other water features are found on the project site. The site is not located within a 100 -year flood zone or a 500 -year flood zone as shown on Butte County GIS maps, which are based on a Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map 06007C -0550C, dated June 8, 1998. The project does not require the use of water and would not create any water discharges. The project would not increase storm water runoff from the site as no new impervious surfaces would be introduced. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 12 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Due to the limited amount of soil disturbance that would be required during construction of the project, it is not expected to cause any significant soil erosion impacts. The property is not located in an area prone to seiche, tsunami, or mudflow. No impact would occur with respect to these natural hazards. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.9 LAND USE: Impact Discussion: The 4.68 -acre project site is on the corner of State Highway 70 and Palermo Road, a major county arterial road. The site is zoned C-1 and is developed with a commercial office for used vehicle sales, a well and a septic system. At any given time, about 40 used automobiles, buses, boats, tractors, or recreational vehicles are parked onsite for sale (see attached site photo). The sale of used goods and vehicles has been occurring on-site for almost thirty years, and as a result the site is heavily disturbed. The property abuts properties zoned AR -1 on the east and west. Billboard signs are a permitted use on property zoned C-1 that abuts residentially -zoned property with the approval of a Use Permit. A Use Permit is also required to place the sign five feet from the property line which is within the setback area. The project site is designated as Commercial by the Land Use Element of the Butte County General Plan. The Commercial designation lists structures providing merchandise or services to the general public as a primary use. The proposed billboard sign is a structure that will advertise offsite merchandise and services. The planning commission may grant use permits required by the provisions of this chapter when it finds that the proposed uses of the property will not impair the integrity and character of the zone in which the land lies and that the use would not be unreasonably incompatible with, or injurious to, surrounding properties or detrimental to the health and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood or to the general health, welfare and safety of the county. (Butte County Code, section 24- 45.10) The proposal would allow for the installation of a double-faced 26.6 feet high, 40 -feet wide billboard sign. No new parcels would be created as a result of this project. The project would not divide any established community. The property is not within a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. No impact would be incurred. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 13 of 24 ■ Less Than Reviewed Would the proposal: p p Potentially Significant Significant with Less Than Significant No Under Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Previous Document Incorporated a. Physically divide an established community? X b. Conflict with an applicable land use plan, policy, or regulations of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning X ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c. Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? X Impact Discussion: The 4.68 -acre project site is on the corner of State Highway 70 and Palermo Road, a major county arterial road. The site is zoned C-1 and is developed with a commercial office for used vehicle sales, a well and a septic system. At any given time, about 40 used automobiles, buses, boats, tractors, or recreational vehicles are parked onsite for sale (see attached site photo). The sale of used goods and vehicles has been occurring on-site for almost thirty years, and as a result the site is heavily disturbed. The property abuts properties zoned AR -1 on the east and west. Billboard signs are a permitted use on property zoned C-1 that abuts residentially -zoned property with the approval of a Use Permit. A Use Permit is also required to place the sign five feet from the property line which is within the setback area. The project site is designated as Commercial by the Land Use Element of the Butte County General Plan. The Commercial designation lists structures providing merchandise or services to the general public as a primary use. The proposed billboard sign is a structure that will advertise offsite merchandise and services. The planning commission may grant use permits required by the provisions of this chapter when it finds that the proposed uses of the property will not impair the integrity and character of the zone in which the land lies and that the use would not be unreasonably incompatible with, or injurious to, surrounding properties or detrimental to the health and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood or to the general health, welfare and safety of the county. (Butte County Code, section 24- 45.10) The proposal would allow for the installation of a double-faced 26.6 feet high, 40 -feet wide billboard sign. No new parcels would be created as a result of this project. The project would not divide any established community. The property is not within a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. No impact would be incurred. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 13 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 4.10 MINERAL RESOURCES: Impact Discussion: No mining operations have occurred on the project site or in the project area. The proposed project would not use or extract any mineral or energy resources and would not restrict access to known mineral resource areas. Therefore, the project would have no impact on mineral resources. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.11 NOISE: Potentially Less Than Less Than • No Reviewed Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in Incorporated a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral X resource that would be of value to the region and the X residents of the state? b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally important_ X mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local X general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? Impact Discussion: No mining operations have occurred on the project site or in the project area. The proposed project would not use or extract any mineral or energy resources and would not restrict access to known mineral resource areas. Therefore, the project would have no impact on mineral resources. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.11 NOISE: Impact Discussion: The project site is located in an area that consists of rural residential, vacant and agricultural uses along a state highway. Noise levels on the site primarily originate from vehicles on State Highway 70 and occasional agricultural practices to the northwest. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 14 of 24 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than • No Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan X or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b. Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive X ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? c. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levers existing X without theproject? d. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above X levels existing without theproject? e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, X would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? L For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working X in the project area to excessive noise levels? Impact Discussion: The project site is located in an area that consists of rural residential, vacant and agricultural uses along a state highway. Noise levels on the site primarily originate from vehicles on State Highway 70 and occasional agricultural practices to the northwest. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 14 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 The proposed billboard sign would be unmanned and therefore would neither create an increase in ambient noise levels nor expose any additional people to the existing noise on the site. The General Plan Noise Element establishes a conditionally acceptable community noise level of up to 70 dB CNEL for construction activities. During project construction, activities generating high noise levels on the site would be temporary and intermittent. The highest noise levels would result from the brief operation of heavy equipment. Noise related to the construction of a billboard sign is temporary in nature and is seen as less than significant. Given the short duration and significant distance from the nearest off-site residential structures, construction noise is not expected to have a significant impact on nearby residences. Upon completion of the project, the on-site noise would revert to current levels. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.12 HOUSING: Impact Discussion: The project site is located in an area that consists of rural residential, vacant and agricultural uses along a state highway. No new parcels would be created and no additional dwellings would be placed on-site as a result of the project. The project does not require the extension of any infrastructure, such as roads, water, or sewer systems. Therefore, the project would not induce substantial population growth in the project area. The project would not displace individuals or housing. No impact would occur. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.13 PUBLIC SERVICES: Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and X businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure? b. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing X elsewhere? c. Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating X the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Impact Discussion: The project site is located in an area that consists of rural residential, vacant and agricultural uses along a state highway. No new parcels would be created and no additional dwellings would be placed on-site as a result of the project. The project does not require the extension of any infrastructure, such as roads, water, or sewer systems. Therefore, the project would not induce substantial population growth in the project area. The project would not displace individuals or housing. No impact would occur. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.13 PUBLIC SERVICES: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ m Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 15 of 24 ■ Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ m Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 15 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Impact Discussion: The 4.68 -acre project site is on the corner of State Highway 70 and Palermo Road, a major county arterial road. The site is zoned C-1 and is developed with a commercial office for used vehicle sales, a well and a septic system. At any given time, about 40 used automobiles, buses, boats, tractors, or recreational vehicles are parked onsite for sale (see attached site photo). The project site is located within a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) for fire protection services. The Butte County Fire Department provides fire protection for the project site. The project would not increase the level of fire protection service needed on the site because billboard signs do not normally require such services. The proposed billboard sign would be unmanned and therefore would not introduce additional demand for public services such as police protection, schools, or parks. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.14 RECREATION: Less Than Reviewed Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Significant with Less Than Significant No Under Would the proposal: p p Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Previous Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Document a. Would the project result in substantial adverse Incorporated Document physical impacts associated with the provision of or need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which X could cause significant environmental impacts, in X order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of the public services? X b. Fireprotection? X c. Police Protection? X d. Schools? X e. Parks? X L Other public services? X Impact Discussion: The 4.68 -acre project site is on the corner of State Highway 70 and Palermo Road, a major county arterial road. The site is zoned C-1 and is developed with a commercial office for used vehicle sales, a well and a septic system. At any given time, about 40 used automobiles, buses, boats, tractors, or recreational vehicles are parked onsite for sale (see attached site photo). The project site is located within a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) for fire protection services. The Butte County Fire Department provides fire protection for the project site. The project would not increase the level of fire protection service needed on the site because billboard signs do not normally require such services. The proposed billboard sign would be unmanned and therefore would not introduce additional demand for public services such as police protection, schools, or parks. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.14 RECREATION: Impact Discussion: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 16 of 24 ■ Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: p p Significant with Significant Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Previous Incorporated Document a. Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility X would occur or be accelerated? b. Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the X environment? Impact Discussion: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 16 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 1 No recreational facilities are proposed under this application and none are located on the project site. No impacts on existing or future recreational facilities would occur. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.15 TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC: Impact Discussion: The 4.68 -acre project site is on the corner of State Highway 70 and Palermo Road. The project site fronts on Palermo Road, which is classified as a major arterial, county -maintained road. In 2001, the Butte County Public Works Department performed a 24-hour traffic count on Palermo Road, just east of the intersection with Highway 70 that totaled 1,127 vehicles. In contrast, a Caltrans traffic study performed in 2005 found the annual average daily traffic count for both easterly and westerly traveling vehicles to be 26,800. Therefore the greatest traffic load surrounding the project site is on Highway 70. Because the proposed• billboard would be visible from Highway 70, a request for comments on this project was sent to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Caltrans stated that the placement of the proposed sign must be over 300 feet from the nearest existing billboard. • The nearest billboard to the proposed sign is 565 feet to the north. The applicant will also need to obtain an outdoor advertising display permit from Caltrans prior to construction of the proposed sign. During the day of construction activities, a nominal amount of additional vehicle traffic would be noticeable in the project area. This would be minor and would not have a significant impact on vehicular circulation in the project area. Once construction has been completed, traffic will return to pre -construction levels. Once in use, the billboard sign would require at most one visit per month and would not have any impact on vehicular circulation in the project area. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 17 of 24 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than No Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in X either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion X management agency for designated roads or highways? c. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in X location that results in substantial safety risks? d. Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or X incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e. Result in inadequate emergency access? X f. Result in inadequate parking capacity? X g. Conflict with accepted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus X turnouts,. bicycle racks)? Impact Discussion: The 4.68 -acre project site is on the corner of State Highway 70 and Palermo Road. The project site fronts on Palermo Road, which is classified as a major arterial, county -maintained road. In 2001, the Butte County Public Works Department performed a 24-hour traffic count on Palermo Road, just east of the intersection with Highway 70 that totaled 1,127 vehicles. In contrast, a Caltrans traffic study performed in 2005 found the annual average daily traffic count for both easterly and westerly traveling vehicles to be 26,800. Therefore the greatest traffic load surrounding the project site is on Highway 70. Because the proposed• billboard would be visible from Highway 70, a request for comments on this project was sent to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Caltrans stated that the placement of the proposed sign must be over 300 feet from the nearest existing billboard. • The nearest billboard to the proposed sign is 565 feet to the north. The applicant will also need to obtain an outdoor advertising display permit from Caltrans prior to construction of the proposed sign. During the day of construction activities, a nominal amount of additional vehicle traffic would be noticeable in the project area. This would be minor and would not have a significant impact on vehicular circulation in the project area. Once construction has been completed, traffic will return to pre -construction levels. Once in use, the billboard sign would require at most one visit per month and would not have any impact on vehicular circulation in the project area. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 17 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Southbound and northbound drivers on Highway 70 may divert their attention briefly from the road to read the advertisements on the proposed billboard sign. However the proposed sign is of average size for a billboard sign and would only be moderately lit at night; therefore, the hazard posed by the proposed placement of a billboard sign would be less than significant. The project site is not within any airport compatibility zone, and the proposed billboard sign would not extend into any protected airspace. Therefore, the project would not cause any changes to air traffic patterns. The width of the existing access driveway would allow for easy emergency vehicle access. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.16 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS: Impact Discussion: Implementation of the project would not exceed wastewater treatment requirements, require new or improved wastewater, drainage, or solid waste facilities, be in non-compliance with any statutes or regulations relating to solid waste, nor would it employ equipment that would introduce interference into any system. Thus, the project would not significantly impact any utilities or service systems. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.17 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE (SECTION 15065): ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 18 of 24 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than No Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the X applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b. Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of X existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c. Require or result in the construction of new storm ' water drainage facilities or expansion of existing X facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and X resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the X project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? L Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste X disposal needs? g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and X regulations related to solid waste? Impact Discussion: Implementation of the project would not exceed wastewater treatment requirements, require new or improved wastewater, drainage, or solid waste facilities, be in non-compliance with any statutes or regulations relating to solid waste, nor would it employ equipment that would introduce interference into any system. Thus, the project would not significantly impact any utilities or service systems. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.17 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE (SECTION 15065): ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 18 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 The project has the potential to contribute impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable with respect to Initial Study Checklist Item 4.1 — AestheticNisual Resources. Cumulative impacts to this area would be mitigated due to the inclusion of Mitigation Measures 1 and 2 as summarized in the following section. 5.0 MITIGATION MEASURES AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: Mitigation Measure # 1: To avoid creating substantial glare, the I -beams shall be painted an earth tone color with a low light reflectivity value, similar to the sample color chip (Antique Photograph) the applicant submitted to the Planning Division (See attached color chips). All painted surfaces are to be maintained during the life of this project. Plan Requirements: The note shall be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be adhered to throughout the life of the project. Monitoring: Department of Development Services shall ensure that this note is placed on all building and site development plans. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit sample color chips approved by the Planning Division. Building inspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on-site. Mitigation Measure # 2: All exterior lighting shall be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign so as to not create any glare or excess light on adjacent parcels. Plan Requirements: Building and site development plans shall indicate that all exterior lights shall be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 19 of 24 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than No Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal X community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history orprehistory? b. Have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection X with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects and the effects of probable future projects)? c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human X beings, either directly or indirectly? The project has the potential to contribute impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable with respect to Initial Study Checklist Item 4.1 — AestheticNisual Resources. Cumulative impacts to this area would be mitigated due to the inclusion of Mitigation Measures 1 and 2 as summarized in the following section. 5.0 MITIGATION MEASURES AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: Mitigation Measure # 1: To avoid creating substantial glare, the I -beams shall be painted an earth tone color with a low light reflectivity value, similar to the sample color chip (Antique Photograph) the applicant submitted to the Planning Division (See attached color chips). All painted surfaces are to be maintained during the life of this project. Plan Requirements: The note shall be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be adhered to throughout the life of the project. Monitoring: Department of Development Services shall ensure that this note is placed on all building and site development plans. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit sample color chips approved by the Planning Division. Building inspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on-site. Mitigation Measure # 2: All exterior lighting shall be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign so as to not create any glare or excess light on adjacent parcels. Plan Requirements: Building and site development plans shall indicate that all exterior lights shall be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 19 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Timing: The requirements of this measure shall be adhered to at all times. Monitoring: Department of Development Services staff shall conduct a field inspection prior to use of the facility to verify that all exterior lights meet the requirements of this mitigation measure. Building inspectors shall check and ensure compliance on-site. 6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REFERENCE MATERIAL: 1. Butte County Board of Supervisors. Agricultural Preserves Map, established by Resolution No. 67- 178. Oroville, CA: Butte County Planning Department, 1987. 2. Butte County Planning Department. Archaeological Sensitivity Map. Oroville, CA: . James P. Manning, 1983. 3. Butte County Planning Department. Butte County Fire Protection Jurisdictions and Facilities Map. Butte County Fire Department and California Department of Forestry, 1989. 4. Butte County Planning Department. Butte County GIS Data. Oroville, CA: November 2001. 5. Butte County Planning Department. Earthquake and Fault Activity Map 11-1, Seismic Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 6. Butte County Planning Department. Erosion Potential Map 111-2, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: C112M Hill, 1977. 7. Butte County Planning Department. Expansive Soils Map 111-3, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 8. Butte County Planning Department. Liquefaction Potential Map 11-2, Seismic Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 9. Butte County Planning Department. Natural Fire Hazard Classes Map 111-4, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 10. Butte County Planning Department. Noise Element Map IV -1, Scenic Highway Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 11. Butte County Planning Department. Scenic Highways Map V-1, Scenic Highway Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 12. Butte County Planning Department. Subsidence and Landslide Potential Map 111-1, Safety Element. Oroville, CA CH2M Hill, 1977. 13. National Flood Insurance Program. Flood Insurance Rate Mans. Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1989. 7.0 CONSULTED AGENCIES: [X] Environmental Health [X] Public Works [X] Building Manager [ ] BCAG [ ] ALUC { ] LAFCo [X] Assessor [X] Development Services [ ] Chico Unified School Distr. [ ] Air Qual. Management Dist. [ ] City of Chico [ ] City of Biggs [ ] City of Gridley [X] City of Oroville [ ] Town of Paradise [X] CA Department of Forestry [X] Caltrans (Outdoor Ad.) [ ] Central Reg. Water Quality [ ] Department of Conservation [ ] CA Dept. of Fish and Game [ ] Highway Patrol [ ] Army Corps of Engineers [ J US Fish & Wldlife Service [X] Agricultural Commissioner [ ] Butte Co. Farm Bureau [ ] Oroville Union School Dist. [ ] Feather River Rec. Dist.. [ ] El Medio Fire Dept. [ ] SFWPA [ ] LOAPUD [ J PG&E [ ] Pacific Bell [ ] Palermo Union School Dist. [ ] Animal Control [X] County Counsel ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 20 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 8.0 PROJECT SPONSOR(S) INCORPORATION OF MITIGATION INTO PROPOSED PROJECT: I/We have reviewed the Initial Study for Paul and Anita Kwong, Use Permit (APN # 025-020-025)' application and particularly the mitigation measures identified herein. I/We hereby modify the application on file with the Butte County Planning Department to include and incorporate all mitigations set forth in this Initial Study. Project Sponsor/Project Agent Project Sponsor/Project Agent Z:\UP\KwongUP 06-13\Kwong UP 06-13 initial study.doc Date Date Site Photo ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 21 of 24 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Location Map Aerial Map ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 22 of 24 FcYwmo. r -P4 W/ N Yirq Sl C'I wcj C -6q,- WA44. L 5UPF0127r� I- I ft'lvb" p5p- '614,4E.*c. 15rer-5 ?1-4WTeD-'i-11T142ue ph-r,6r"" V 'OV4 ¢r r 15 jt5ij N -TD PROJECT. BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 2 OF 2- Elevations SCALE: I"= 50' W Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Upthegrove Signs Linda K. Upthegrove 2408 Buena Vista Avenue Belmont, CA 94002-1528 FAX: 650-593-6726 Tel: 650-339-2719 Apri121, 2006 I -Beare Color Billboard Color And Mount above Catwalk Color Chips ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 24 of 24 ■ "pi,ift,Gi \? iiii :9 i0YR, 33/017 N 7p Barge of `�N w 0-1 0-3 tv � 299:70 � I • PROJECT `BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: HIOhisy 704nd-ftimto Road O APPLICANT: UPTNEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWWO: 10F 2. Plot Plan SCALE: I'=,60' 7.1 EXHIBIT E: SIGN ELEVATION Cc Ira 'o 96 CLI 7.1 .-ro EpC�E off. srt�N.. , v S �f 29.70 j r ' BUTTE r' COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPNIENT SERVITCES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 1 OF 2- Plot Plan SCALE: 1" = 50' - PL-{woor> c4 -F {�-- I -.ESM uwM►�S � �r�.,c-ts pup- I�N1'ED`'P`►�tIGZUE P{o�(b�R,p.�;" aid `'�' rN . V414ITE „ m �9 5U - gcnw" - - t-iEr44T ATT A -c-4 ...-was►-tom s t-��M GouJMt•1 PER— ►.IG-(Z SPA'S BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2005 DEVELOPm, ENT SE.IRVTCES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road I— — — — -- L APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 2 OF 2- Elevations SCALE: V. = 50' f PIP 1k I '" NX4IX 10'. __'.' CrIK '150 M p o - --' ; — ---i {�-- I -.ESM uwM►�S � �r�.,c-ts pup- I�N1'ED`'P`►�tIGZUE P{o�(b�R,p.�;" aid `'�' rN . V414ITE „ m �9 5U - gcnw" - - t-iEr44T ATT A -c-4 ...-was►-tom s t-��M GouJMt•1 PER— ►.IG-(Z SPA'S BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2005 DEVELOPm, ENT SE.IRVTCES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road I— — — — -- L APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 2 OF 2- Elevations SCALE: V. = 50' f EXHIBIT F: CITY OF OROVILLE COMMENTS From: Jo A. Sherman [shermanja@cityoforoville.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 2:53 PM To: Troester, Steve Cc: Sharon L. Atteberry Subject: UP 06-13 Hello Steve, Thank you for allowing us to review this application for a new billboard on SR 70 at Palermo Road Although this proposed location is not within the City's sphere of influence, the City is very much opposed to construction of more billboards at our "gateway." In fact, there is some local support for a proposal to require that existing billboards in the City should be amortized and removed. Please require all billboard applicants to provide you information about the location of all existing signs (on both sides of the same roadway) within at least one mile of the proposed new location. Information about "saturation" may support denial of this application. Thanks Jo Sherman, AICP Planning Manager City of Oroville 1735 Montgomery Street Oroville; CA 95965 Phone (530) 538-2430 FAX (530) 538-2426 SR 70 -RELATED POLICIES IN CHAPTER 4 (CITY DESIGN ELEMENT) OF OROVILLE'S GENERAL PLAN 4c Strive to keep Oroville as seen from the freeway a city to be visited, enjoyed and admired. 4p Highway 70 shall be developed as a landscaped corridor through the Oroville Community. 4s Strive to limit freeway -oriented signs. Combine freeway signs listing available accommodations and services, and allow only small identity signs on buildings adjoining the freeway. Welsh R U 0 Project Location L s un 620 310 0 620 1,240 1,860 2,480 3,100 3,720 4,340 4,960 5,580 Feet BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION N Applicant: Paul & Anita Kwong Owner: Same W E Hearin Date:February 22, 2007 @ 9:00 a.m. Existing Zone: C-1 (Light Commercial S Request: Supervisorial Use Permit to allow a double faced billboard sign 10.5 feet x 40 feet, total height is 22.5 feet. District #1 Assessor Parcel No: 025-020-025 File: UP 06-13 i, J, yea n ---- ------------ M-2 Project Location Welsh R - ..- i, = --=u=— -1 " -- AR %M-2 B a == _ __ _- __ TIT --------- L-------- ----- 1' 620 310 0 620 1,240 1,860 2,480 3,100 3,720 4,340 4,960 5,580 Feet BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION N Applicant: Paul & Anita Kwong Owner: Same W E Hearin Date: February 22, 2007 @ 9:00 a.m. I Existing Zone: C-1 (Light Commercial)S Request: I Supervisorial Use Permit to allow a double faced billboard sign 10.5 feet x 40 feet, total height is 22.5 feet. District #1 Assessor Parcel No: 025-020-025 File: UP 06-13 cAq'-w� 15 4xlo@I6H0c- i 1 i PF i —_- M--I SI $=p -FAN ,Ai/ N. -- -PER- Fla+NIr�. se's . PL-{woop C -AF -t =1 I t 51 dl ►:,� P14 NMD --:r- 6#kr.'� 0 ,rlwc-f pep -- BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DE VELOPNIENT SERVICES PROJECT: BILLHUAKU Si6N I LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road —�— — — — G- APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 2 OF 2- Elevations SCALE: 1" = 50' PL-{ Woof C -A -f IS :> -�N'WrC)-A'OTI62 U e P+01D 61" L- V414 ITE 0 L -u MA W S f BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPNZN-T SERVICES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN t LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road L L APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 2 OF 2- Elevations SCALE: III = 50' - FL`(WDOp C --4-F ---- ' __.- -----. ._-_ . I 410 @ I is No•� .2x Nck:x1Wj .PIJ( W. GSD; ! N��.SIEFtJ Efl. µIgE .o JT 1 iT-111 51 DI NGS' 4! ; NMD p \q ."50 VN -t- Q0ITE„ CO ,'z4o.: GAt'WcPd.?W. O - 1. - N f-- I= -M u�wMrsc�s Po•I HIED `#qT I OZ U E Fi}aTb G -f" " . � �f AC�}•�i �ILL'�A� GOLatMIJS W/-? 74 :vv 4ee p -s -}I uG}�r k- _ -PRAM GU"Njl,1 �1� SPt�'s BUTTE COUNT' APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN -'— LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road — L APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 2 OF 2- Elevations SCALE: 1" = 50' �717 -TI T�7_ cAq'_Wft4_ z 4cow cz>K PLY WW r->, FAN W I (pN ", Ae-; NMD .'5F) 9 qU/,L- V444 ITE CO X_ 6A su - PL-fwoop GA -F Avow_ .. - LA4jdr AcTTA,4-+i BUTTE, COUNTY APR 14 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES I t PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 2 OF 2- Elevations SCALE: 50' - PL -f Woop CA -F -Aq-T A -c-14: s 1 C1 N - -TD 'e- &V LU M i4 S fi:��fl Wc-f P -FP -- r BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVjCrS PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 2 OF 2- Elevations SCALE: 11. 50' < L WRITE" e, # fL'fW00p C -A -f -,400.y4 L T -E BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2005 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road L- APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 2 OF 2- Elevations SCALE: 1.1 50' 7�17 C-Alcr-WkL-� In -RuE ,rAq WIED "#-OTIL 4cow -FA---rr-wkd N' - Ir '�)f) 4p f-A4� W14ITE" - fL�fwoop C -A -F ------------ e-'::PL-umi�4s W12---'/ 1'0 U _%,.r '54 7 BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOMSEWT SERV,?Cr,,S PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road L APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 2 OF 2- Elevations SCALE: V. = 50' Ckr-wft4l - fulfwoot> C -A -f -7 —4x-t,peI(.,qo.c- — CCXA NgoYvl z Q FAN 'Ad N PA4 PI HMD \9 N" -,61-TTA-- -5 1 C -f N , -TD..:C' M,,-:9 L -u NI t4 c - f P—FF-- r BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVfCES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 2 OF 2- Elevations SCALE: 50' - PLYWDop «F II IJ i GDx PLY WW c>, � ms. ; M� s �{rl e Ep O DI.W4 f W14 ITE ' m ,W mow. ��vE�-►�1 N .l O I. 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BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 2 OF 2- Elevations SCALE: 1" = 50' PF*I. '101Z p fL'fW00r> C -AT CAT-WK41 NMD. '5F)P-TLV,L- W41ITE" 0 V —.:r- 4-5 1 p po R-- r Wim .pc .T A•cJ - p--.1L-L- VoA.fa4> co I u 1,4 WS W/Z-%'Z"o c- SPA'S BUTTE COUNTY APR '2 4 20805 DEVELOPMENT SE-RV7CFS PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LWATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road L APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002. DRAWING: 2 OF 2- Elevations SCALE: V. = 50' - PL`( WooD Gam. - h I ► _ T` GDX PLY WW p, - - - - - - 11--- M150,51414 i FNw/ :N. i i 1 f-111 FJI DI NCS I L jt4 WJ4ITE CO .,W mow: s- N L44f Nr J . r 0 N raI NTED`'At-'tl,5zuF- pWPc--TR-A. S I�G-r rv: GOMNS `-/ p hi L.0 2- T G.. S 1�4 f Za i Ac BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Vr PROJECT: BILLBOARD -SIGN I -j --`— I :LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road -L APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. 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BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 1 OF 2- Plot Plan SCALE: 1" = 50' BUTTE COUNTY APR 14 1006 DEVELOPMENT SER2'(CES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 1 OF 2- Plot Plan SCALE: 1" = 50' °522, (Qo' BUTTE COUNTY APR ? 4 ?006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. DELMONT, CA 94042 DRAWING: 1 OF 2- Plot Plan SCALE: 1" = 50' S -oto- C�ZS BUTTE COUNTY APR Z 4 Zoos DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 1 OF 2- Plot Plan SCALE: 1 = 50' S -ata- ©z5 `j22,�(00 BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 1 OF 2- Plot Plan SCALE: 1" = 50' � n z C" 5-020-. C) 2.G F BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 54002 DRAWING: 1 OF 2- Plot Plan SCALE: 1" = 50' I 0 8 f BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 1 OF 2- Plot Plan SCALE: 1" = 50' S -020- c�ZS X22; (oo' BUTTE f' COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94,002 DRAWING: 1 OF 2- Plot Plan SCALE: 1" = 50' 5-020- oz5. r BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 1 OF 2- Plot Plan SCALE: 1" = 50' S—oto- c�ZS . - . X22, (oO BUTTE COUNTY APR Z 4 KRIS DEVELOPMENT SERVICE(, PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 1 OF 2- Plot Plan SCALE: 1" = 50' Uptnegrove Signs Linda K. Upthegrove 2408 Buena Vista Avenue Belmont, CA 94002-1528 Tel: 650-339-2719 FAX: 650-593-6726 April 21, 2006 ' -Beam Color Biilboard'Color And Mount above Catwalk . r Spiritual White 70YR 83/017 BUTTE COUNTY 'APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES r' BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DE VELOPn,IENI SERVICES d Upthegrove Signs Linda K. Upthegrove 2408 Buena Vista Avenue Belmont, CA 94002-1528 Tel: 650-339-2719 FAX: 650-593-6726 April 21, 2006 -Beam Color Billboard Color. And Mount above Catwalk k i S • Spiritual White {� 70YR 83/017 i BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2005 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Upthegrove Signs Linda K. 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Upthegrove 2408 Buena Vista Avenue Belmont, CA 940024528 Tel: 660-339-2719 FAX: 650-593-6726 April 21, 2006 I -Beane Color Billboard Color And Mount above Catwalk BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ` l BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 20016 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Upthegrove Signs Linda K. Upthegrove 2408 Buena Vista Avenue Belmont, CA 94002-1528 Tel: 650-339-2719 FAX: 650-593-6726 April 21, 2006 1 -Beam Color Billboard'Color And Mount above Catwalk ����Lf BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Spiritual White 70YR 83/017 r BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 ?006 B SEROCMENT MEMORANDUM DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION TO: Larry FROM: Tina SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC NOTICE LIST DATE: February 12, 2007 Project Name and number: Paul and Anita Kwong UP 06-13 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR: Number of Meeting DateCopies Color & BW Planning Commission Feb. 22, 2007 2 Vicinity Map " Extension of Time Exhibit Map Color Board of Supervisors Exhibit Map Special Exhibits ALUC Color Exhibit Map Backread Ordinance Public Notice List and Labels: Special instructions: The above request is .due no later than February 14, 2007 NOTE: Exhibits should be saved until project is through process, which includes appeal period. FILE SAVED AS: REQUEST.MAP Department of Development Services Building Division 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 (530) 538-7785 FAX FACSIMILE COVER SHEET DATE:. 12/29/06 TO: Enterprise Record FROM: Tina Bonham SUBJECT: Legal Publications for Kwong UP 06-13 Number of pages (including this cover sheet) 3 Fax Number (530) 891-9247 If you do not receive all of the pages, please call (530) 538-5260 as soon as possible. Special Instructions: Please confirm receipt by return Fax at (530) 538-7785. Date Fax Received Comments: Thank you, Tina Bonham KAplanning\forms\fax cover 07 05 Time: COUNTY OF BUTTE OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA S QNTY U AMOUNT P Chico Enterprise Record P PO Box 9 L Chico, CA 95927 I 016410 E R FIELD • PURCHASE ORDER Issued By Department NUMBER F 07-214 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DATE QNTY INVOICE NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION AMOUNT CHARGE TO W. 0. # 12/29/06 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 440-001-537 PLEASE FURNISH TWO COPIES OF THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING DIVISION ATTENTION - Tina Bonham 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE OROVILLE, CA 95965 To be published in the Oroville Mercury Register January 7, 2007 Paul and Anita Kwong UP 06-13 TOTALI =j�j I, the undersigned, hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the services or articles specified above have been performed or delivered or, where authorized, are hereby contracted for and that there is a Budget Appropriation for the same. Dated: SUPPLIER NO. Department Head or Authorized Deputy F 07-214 DEPT ACCOUNT NO. PROJECT NO. INVOICE NO. INV.DATE ENCUMBRANCE AMOUNT 1 2 3 4 5 6 d BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Butte County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held on February 22, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in the Butte County Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California, regarding the following item. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION/USE PERMIT Name: Paul and Anita Kwong ' Project: Use Permit UP 06-13 Planner: Meredith Williams APN: 025-020-025 Zoning: C-1 Location: On the East side of Highway 70, at the intersection with Palermo Rd.. Proposal: A billboard sign with a total height of 26.6 feet. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Butte County has prepared an Initial Study and is considering the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and reference documents for this project are on file for public review starting January 8, 2007 through February 8, 2007, at the Butte County Planning Division, 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. Written comments will be accepted by the Planning Division at the above address. Any written comments on the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received at the above address within the public review period. CEQA requires this notice to disclose whether any listed toxic sites are present. The project location does not contain a listed toxic site. If you challenge either the Mitigated Negative Declaration or the Use Permit in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this project, please contact Meredith Williams, at (530) 538- 6705. BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Butte County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held on February 22, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in the Butte County Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California, regarding the following item. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION/USE PERMIT Name: Paul and Anita Kwong Project: Use Permit UP 06-13 Planner: Meredith Williams APN: 025-020-025 Zoning: C-1 Location: On the East side of Highway 70, at the intersection with Palermo Rd.. Proposal: A billboard sign with a total height of 26.6 feet. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Butte County has prepared an Initial Study and is considering the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and reference documents for this project are on file for public review starting January 8, 2007 through February 8, 2007, at the Butte County Planning Division, 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. Written comments will be accepted by the Planning Division at the above address. Any written comments on the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received at the above address within the public review period. CEQA requires this notice to disclose whether any listed toxic sites are present. The project location does not contain a listed toxic site. If you challenge either the Mitigated Negative Declaration or the Use Permit in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this project, please contact Meredith Williams, at (530) 538- 6705. BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 3 Form A Notice of Completion & Environmental Document Transmittal SCH # Mail to: State Clearinghouse, PO Box 3044, Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 916/445-0613 Project Title: Paul and Anita Kwong Use Permit (File # UP 06-13) Lead Agency: Butte County Contact Person: Meredith Williams Street Address: 7 County Center Drive Phone: (530) 538-6705 City: Oroville Zip: 95965 County: Butte — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Project Location: County: Butte City/Nearest Community: Palermo, CA Cross Streets: State Highway 70 and Palermo Road Zip Code: 95965 Total Acres: 4.68 Assessor's Parcel No. 025-020-025 Section: 11 Twp. 18N Range: 03E Base: MDB&M Within 2 Miles: State Hwy #: 70 Waterways: Feather River Wyman Ravine Airports: Oroville Railways: NA Schools: NA — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Document Type: CEQA: ❑ NOP p Supplement/Subsequent EIR NEPA: ❑ NOI Other: ❑ Joint Document ❑ Early Cons (Prior SCH No.) ❑ EA ❑ Final Document © Neg Dec ❑ Other ❑ Draft EIS ❑ Other ❑ Draft EIR — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ❑ FONSI — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Local Action Type: ❑ General Plan Update ❑ Specific Plan ❑ Rezone ❑ Annexation ❑ General Plan Amendment ❑ Master Plan ❑ Prezone ❑ Redevelopment ❑ General Plan Element ❑ Planned Unit Development © Use Permit ❑ Coastal Permit ❑ Community Plan — — — — — — — — ❑ Site Plan — — — — — — — — — — — — ❑ Land Division (Subdivision, etc.) ❑ Other — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Development Type: ❑ Residential: Units_ ❑ Office: Sgft._ © Commercial: Sgft. 400 ❑ Industrial: Sq.ft. ❑ Educational ❑ Recreational Acres Type MGD Acres Employees Acres Employees Acres Employees Funding (approx.): Federal $ 0.00 State $ 0.00 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Project Issues Discussed in Document: © Aesthetic/Visual X❑ Agricultural Land © Air Quality © Archeological/Historical ❑ Coastal Zone © Drainage/Absorption ❑ Economic/Jobs ❑ Fiscal © Flood Plain/Flooding © Forest Land/Fire Hazard © Geologic/Seismic © Minerals Q Noise © Population/Housing Balance © Public Services/Facilities ❑7C Recreation/Parks ❑ Water Facilities: Type MGD ❑ Transportation: Type ❑ Mining: Mineral ❑ Power: Type Watts ❑ Waste Treatment: Type ❑ Hazardous Waste: Type ❑ Other: Total $ 0.00 © Schools/Universities © Septic Systems ❑ Sewer Capacity © Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading © Solid Waste ❑X Toxic/Hazardous © Traffic/Circulation © Vegetation — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Present Land Use/Zoning/General Plan Designation: Commercial / C-1 / Commercial © Water Quality © Water Supply/Groundwater © Wetland/Riparian ❑X Wildlife © Growth Inducing ❑X Landuse © Cumulative Effects ❑ Other Project Description: A Use Permit to erect a billboard sign in a commercial zone that is adjacent to AR -1 residentially zoned land to the east and west. The sign is double-faced 10.5'X 40', and its total height is 26.6 feet. The site is physically suitable for the proposed use anpe�e§cvr�q environmental impacts or land use conflicts with adjacent uses have been identified. 23 Reviewing Agencies Checklist Resources Agency Boating & Waterways Coastal Commission Coastal Conservancy Colorado River Board Conservation Fish & Game Forestry & Fire Protection Office of Historic Preservation Parks & Recreation Reclamation Board S.F. Bay Conservation & Development Commission Water Resources (DWR) Business, Transportation & Housing Aeronautics California Highway Patrol $ CALTRANS District # 3 Department of Transportation Planning (headquarters) Housing & Community Development Food & Agriculture Health & Welfare Health Services — State & Consumer Services General Services OLA (Schools) --------------------- Public -------------------- Public Review Period (to be filled in by lead agency) Starting Date January 8, 2007 Signature Lead Agency (Complete if applicable): Consulting Firm: Address: City/State/Zip: Contact: Phone: ( ) Applicant: Lynda Upthegrove (owner - Paul Kwong) Address: 2408 Buena Vista Ave. City/State/Zip: Belmont, CA 94002 Phone: (650 ) 339-2719 Form A, continued KEY S = Document sent by lead agency X = Document sent by SCH ✓ = Suggested distribution Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board California Waste Management Board SWRCB: Clean Water Grants SWRCB: Delta Unit SWRCB: Water Quality SWRCB: Water Rights Regional WQCB # Youth & Adult Corrections Corrections Independent Commissions & Offices Energy Commission Native American Heritage Commission Public Utilities Commission Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy State Lands Commission Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Other, Ending Date Date February 8, 2007 December 29, 2006 For SCH Use Only: Date Received at SCH Date Review Starts Date to Agencies Date to SCH Clearance Date Notes: i DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUTTE COUNTY INITIAL STUDY AND PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR UP 06-13 (Paul and Anita Kwong) Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 COUNTY OF BUTTE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INITIAL STUDY & PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR USE PERMIT 06-13 (Paul and Anita Kwong) 1.0 PROJECT INFORMATION A. Applicant/Owner: Paul and Anita Kwong B. Agent: Lynda Upthegrove C. Staff Contact: Meredith Williams, Associate Planner (530) 538-6705, mwilliamsl7a, buttecoun ..net D. Project Name: N/A E. Project Location: At the southeast corner of the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road, at 842 Palermo Road, Oroville F. Type of Application: Use Permit G. Assessor's Parcel Number: 025-020-025 H. Project Site Size: 4.68 acres I. Current Zoning: C-1 (Light Commercial) J. General Plan Designation: C (Commercial) K. Environmental Settins?: The 4.68 -acre project site is on the corner of State Highway 70 and Palermo Road, a major county arterial road. The site is developed with a commercial office for used vehicle sales, including a well and a septic system. At any given time, about 40 used automobiles, buses, boats, tractors, or recreational vehicles are parked onsite for sale (See attached site photo). The sale of used goods and vehicles has been occurring on-site for almost thirty years, and as a result the site is heavily disturbed. Ground cover on the site consists of non-native vegetation in the form of a few ornamental shrubs and trees, grasses and large areas of gravel. The project site ranges in elevation from 125 to 150 feet above sea level. The site generally drains via sheet flow to the west. No drainages or other water features are found on the project site. The site is not located within a 100 -year flood zone, an earthquake fault zone, or an airport land use compatibility zone. L. Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the project site, across Palermo Rd, is a large vacant parcel. To the east, the project site is bound by large residential parcels with no apparent agricultural operations. To the south, the site is bordered by parcels with commercial uses including a small convenience store and small RV park/cabin rental lot. Immediately to the west of the site is State Highway 70 and beyond it to the west, the land use is very low density residential. A large parcel to the northwest, across the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road is operating an orchard. Direction General Plan Zoning Designation North Agricultural Residential M-2 South Agricultural Residential C-1 East Agricultural Residential AR -1 West Agricultural Residential AR -1 Existing Land Use(s) Vacant Light Commercial Agricultural Residential, 1 acre minimum Agricultural Residential, 1 acre minimum ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 1 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Surrounding Zoning Map Surrounding Residences & Billboard Location M. Project Description: The applicant is requesting a Use Permit to install a billboard sign in a C-1 commercial zone that abuts residentially zoned land to the east and west. This request for a Use Permit to allow the billboard sign is in accordance with Butte County Code Section 24-140(f)(1), which allows for signs in C-1 zoning district by Use Permit when the property abuts residentially zoned property. Butte County Code Section 10-10 states that a Use Permit is required to place a commercial sign within the setback area, and the subject sign is proposed to be placed five feet from the property line, within the setback area. The proposed sign's total height would be 26.6 feet above ground level and would be double- faced with dimensions of 10.5 feet by 40 feet. The sign would be constructed of two I -beams painted light brown with CDX plywood, painted in white, mounted above and used as the advertising sign area. (See attached sign elevation) The sign would be lit on both sides by solar - powered lights between 150 and 175 watts, only used at night, secured to the sign and not connected to the site's electricity supply. The lights would be directed up towards the sign and away from the road. No power generators are proposed. Access to the sign would be via the existing driveway off Palermo Road. The proposed sign will be located approximately 5 feet from the west property line, 95 feet north of the southern property line and 68 feet from the centerline of State Route (SR) -70. In addition to the ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 2 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Use Permit, a building permit from Butte County Building Division and an Outdoor Advertising Display Permit from the California Department of Transportation will be required to construct the billboard sign. Once constructed and operational, the sign will be rented for advertising space. Apart from initial construction activity, no personnel will be stationed at the site. Construction should be completed within one day. Rotation of the advertisements on the sign would occur when one advertiser's lease ends and another begins. The minimum length of time for a lease of the sign would be one month. N. Public Agency Approvals: Butte County Planning Division, Butte County Building Division, Butte County Environmental Health Division, Butte County Fire Departrnent/CDF, Butte County Public Works Department, California Department of Transportation. 2.0 DETERNIINATION [ ] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. IN I find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, there will NOT be a significant effect in this case because revisions have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [ ] I find that the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that. remain to be addressed. [ ] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Prepared by: Meredith Williams, Associate Planner loe Reviewed b Stacey Jolliffe, Principal Planner December 29, 2006 Date V.c.._ -2-1 o Date 3.0 POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS CHECKLIST SETTING A. Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below could be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. [X] 4.1 Aesthetics [ ] 4.2 Agriculture Resources [ ] 4.3 Air Quality [ ] 4.4 Biological Resources [ ] 4.5 Cultural Resources [ ] 4.6 Geologic Processes [ ] 4.7 Hazards/Hazardous Material [ ] 4.8 Hydrology/Water Quality [ ] 4.9 Land Use ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 3 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 [ ]-4.10 Mineral Resources [ ] 4.11 Noise [ ] 4.12 Housing [ ] 4.13 Public Services [ ] 4.14 Recreation [ ] 4.15 Transportation/Traffic [ ] 4.16 Utilities/Service Systems [ ] 4.17 Mandatory Findings of Significance 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 4.1 AESTHETIC/VISUAL RESOURCES: Impact Discussion: The project site consists of a 4.68 -acre parcel that is developed with a commercial office for used vehicle sales. At any given time, about 40 vehicles are parked onsite for sale. The sale of used goods and vehicles has been occurring on-site for almost thirty years, and as a result the site is heavily disturbed. Other structures in the area consist of residential dwellings, an RV park that includes small. rental cabins, and a small convenience store. The project site is located along Highway 70 (SR -70), which is not designated as a State or County Scenic Highway (Butte County Scenic Highway Map). The project is not located in an area considered to be a scenic vista or other special scenic feature. The visual character of the area is mixed-use consisting of commercial, residential and agricultural uses bordering the state highway. The nearest existing billboard signs to the project site are: Distance (feet) Direction Location 565 N Highway 70, east side 876 N Highway 70, east side The proposed billboard sign is to be located on the western portion of the parcel, approximately 95 feet north of the southern property line and 5 feet east of the western property line. As proposed by the applicant, the billboard sign's total height would be 26.6 feet above ground level and would be double- faced with dimensions of 10.5 feet by 40 feet. The sign would constructed of two I -beams painted light brown with CDX plywood, painted in white, mounted above and used as the advertising sign area. The sign would be lit on both sides by solar -powered lights between 150 and 175 watts and secured to the sign. The lights would be directed up towards the sign and away from the road. The proposed sign is consistent with the existing mixed-use development in the area, including other billboard signs. To ensure that the proposed billboard sign does not create substantial glare, Mitigation Measure # 1 is recommended that requires the I -beams be painted an earth tone color with a low light reflectivity value. The billboard sign's lights could cause significant glare and excess light on the adjacent parcels. To prevent this impact, Mitigation Measure #2 is recommended to require all exterior lights on the project site be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 4 of 25 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than Reviewed Would the proposal: Significant with Significant No Impact Under Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? X b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic X buildings within a state scenic highway? c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? X d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views X in the area? Impact Discussion: The project site consists of a 4.68 -acre parcel that is developed with a commercial office for used vehicle sales. At any given time, about 40 vehicles are parked onsite for sale. The sale of used goods and vehicles has been occurring on-site for almost thirty years, and as a result the site is heavily disturbed. Other structures in the area consist of residential dwellings, an RV park that includes small. rental cabins, and a small convenience store. The project site is located along Highway 70 (SR -70), which is not designated as a State or County Scenic Highway (Butte County Scenic Highway Map). The project is not located in an area considered to be a scenic vista or other special scenic feature. The visual character of the area is mixed-use consisting of commercial, residential and agricultural uses bordering the state highway. The nearest existing billboard signs to the project site are: Distance (feet) Direction Location 565 N Highway 70, east side 876 N Highway 70, east side The proposed billboard sign is to be located on the western portion of the parcel, approximately 95 feet north of the southern property line and 5 feet east of the western property line. As proposed by the applicant, the billboard sign's total height would be 26.6 feet above ground level and would be double- faced with dimensions of 10.5 feet by 40 feet. The sign would constructed of two I -beams painted light brown with CDX plywood, painted in white, mounted above and used as the advertising sign area. The sign would be lit on both sides by solar -powered lights between 150 and 175 watts and secured to the sign. The lights would be directed up towards the sign and away from the road. The proposed sign is consistent with the existing mixed-use development in the area, including other billboard signs. To ensure that the proposed billboard sign does not create substantial glare, Mitigation Measure # 1 is recommended that requires the I -beams be painted an earth tone color with a low light reflectivity value. The billboard sign's lights could cause significant glare and excess light on the adjacent parcels. To prevent this impact, Mitigation Measure #2 is recommended to require all exterior lights on the project site be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 4 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 The sign would be visible from a wide area, especially from the north due to the lack of intervening trees and topography. Just south of the property boundary there are several ornamental trees such as: eucalyptus, poplar, and mulberry. The trees may limit some views of the sign during the summer months when the trees have full leaf cover. The proposed sign would be placed just beyond 2 miles from the boundary of the City of Oroville. It should be noted that the city has stated strong opposition to the construction of another billboard along Highway 70, south of the entrance to Oroville. The City of Oroville's General Plan, City Design Element, Section 4s states their policy to "limit freeway -oriented signs and allow only small identity signs on buildings adjoining the freeway". No Butte County Code or standard has been adopted to prohibit the proposed signage or to serve as a threshold of significance for aesthetic impacts. Without a threshold of significance, the evaluation of aesthetic impacts is necessarily subjective. A determination as to whether the proposed sign will `substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings' will be made by the decision-making body on the use permit. Project construction equipment would be visible from surrounding properties, but construction should be completed in one day. Construction impacts would be less than significant as they are very short-term and would cease upon project completion. Mitigation Measure # 1: To avoid creating substantial glare, the I -beams shall be painted an earth tone color with a low light reflectivity value, similar to the sample color chip (Antique Photograph) the applicant submitted to the Planning Division (See attached color chips). All painted surfaces are to be maintained during the life of this project. Plan Requirements: The note shall be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be adhered to throughout the life of the project. Monitoring: Department of Development Services shall ensure that this note is placed on all building and site development plans. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit sample color chips approved by the Planning Division. Building inspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on-site. Mitigation Measure # 2: All exterior lighting shall be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign so as to not create any glare or excess light on adjacent parcels. Plan Requirements: Building and site development plans shall indicate that all exterior lights shall be fully -shielded and directed upward toward the sign. Timing: The requirements of this measure shall be adhered to at all times. Monitoring: Department of Development Services staff shall conduct a field inspection prior to use of the facility to verify that all exterior lights meet the requirements of this mitigation measure. Building inspectors shall check and ensure compliance on-site. 4.2 AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 5 of 25 ■ Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 5 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Impact Discussion: The project parcel is designated as commercial by the General Plan and the zoning ordinance. There is no agricultural use on the project site. The project site is not under a California Land Conservation Act ("Williamson") Act contract. The soils on the project site are Class IV which means they have very severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or that require very careful management, or both. The soils would need a great intensity of conservation practices to cultivate crops. The project site's commercial uses have been occurring for almost thirty years, and as a result, the site is heavily disturbed. Because of the site's historically heavy use and existing poor soils, the project would have no impact to agricultural resources. The only agricultural use on the surrounding properties is an orchard to the northwest, across the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road. None of the parcels surrounding the project site are subject to a Williamson Act contract. The proposed billboard sign would not result in a loss of prime agricultural land and is not expected to have any significant impacts on current or future, adjoining or nearby agricultural uses. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.3 AIR QUALITY: Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or X Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the X California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act Contract? X c. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in X conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? Impact Discussion: The project parcel is designated as commercial by the General Plan and the zoning ordinance. There is no agricultural use on the project site. The project site is not under a California Land Conservation Act ("Williamson") Act contract. The soils on the project site are Class IV which means they have very severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or that require very careful management, or both. The soils would need a great intensity of conservation practices to cultivate crops. The project site's commercial uses have been occurring for almost thirty years, and as a result, the site is heavily disturbed. Because of the site's historically heavy use and existing poor soils, the project would have no impact to agricultural resources. The only agricultural use on the surrounding properties is an orchard to the northwest, across the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road. None of the parcels surrounding the project site are subject to a Williamson Act contract. The proposed billboard sign would not result in a loss of prime agricultural land and is not expected to have any significant impacts on current or future, adjoining or nearby agricultural uses. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.3 AIR QUALITY: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 6 of 25 ■ Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the X applicable air quality plan9 b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality X violation? c. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is in non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient X air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozoneprecursors)? ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 6 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Impact Discussion: Both the California Air Resources Board and the Environmental Protection Agency have established air pollution standards in an effort to protect human health and welfare. Geographic areas are designated as in "attainment" if these standards are met and "nonattainment" if they are not met. In addition, each agency has several levels of classifications based on severity of the problem. Butte County and all northern Sacramento Valley Air Districts have been designated as "moderate" nonattainment areas for the state standards for ozone (03) and fine particulate matter (PM,o). Currently, Butte County is in attainment for all the federal (less stringent) air quality standards. No power sources will be connected to the proposed billboard sign. Therefore, the project would not create any on-going emissions, and the use of the proposed sign will create no significant impact to the air quality of the project site or surrounding area. Sensitive receptors are facilities where sensitive receptor population groups (children, the elderly, the acutely ill and the chronically ill) are likely to be located Sensitive receptors in the project area consist of the residential dwellings that are near the project site; the closest being more than 375 feet away. Because the project would not create substantial pollutant concentrations, the impact on the local sensitive receptors would be less than significant. Project construction activities would be very limited in duration. Health risks from construction materials and emissions from construction vehicles would be a less -than -significant impact. The proposed sign itself would not create objectionable odors. During the brief project construction, fumes from various diesel -powered vehicles in use on the site would create nominal odors. Since these odors will be minimal and are not likely to be noticeable beyond the project boundaries, the impact of an objectionable odor would be less than significant. Mitigation Measure: None required 4.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated d. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? X e. Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? X X Impact Discussion: Both the California Air Resources Board and the Environmental Protection Agency have established air pollution standards in an effort to protect human health and welfare. Geographic areas are designated as in "attainment" if these standards are met and "nonattainment" if they are not met. In addition, each agency has several levels of classifications based on severity of the problem. Butte County and all northern Sacramento Valley Air Districts have been designated as "moderate" nonattainment areas for the state standards for ozone (03) and fine particulate matter (PM,o). Currently, Butte County is in attainment for all the federal (less stringent) air quality standards. No power sources will be connected to the proposed billboard sign. Therefore, the project would not create any on-going emissions, and the use of the proposed sign will create no significant impact to the air quality of the project site or surrounding area. Sensitive receptors are facilities where sensitive receptor population groups (children, the elderly, the acutely ill and the chronically ill) are likely to be located Sensitive receptors in the project area consist of the residential dwellings that are near the project site; the closest being more than 375 feet away. Because the project would not create substantial pollutant concentrations, the impact on the local sensitive receptors would be less than significant. Project construction activities would be very limited in duration. Health risks from construction materials and emissions from construction vehicles would be a less -than -significant impact. The proposed sign itself would not create objectionable odors. During the brief project construction, fumes from various diesel -powered vehicles in use on the site would create nominal odors. Since these odors will be minimal and are not likely to be noticeable beyond the project boundaries, the impact of an objectionable odor would be less than significant. Mitigation Measure: None required 4.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 7 of 25 ■ Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or X regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community X ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 7 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Impact Discussion: The project site is developed for commercial use (used -vehicle sales). The sale of used goods and vehicles has been occurring on-site for almost thirty years, and as a result the site is heavily disturbed. Ground cover on the site consists of non-native vegetation in the form of a few ornamental shrubs and trees, grasses and large areas of gravel. Sustained intense use of the site has lessened biological values. No significant impact to biological resources would result from the project. The footprint of the proposed sign would not encroach onto any environmentally sensitive habitat. The project is consistent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service interim guidelines for avoiding migratory bird strikes because the proposed billboard sign would be much less than 200 feet in height and would be freestanding (i.e., no guy wires). The proposed sign's night lighting will be of a relatively low wattage and shielded to keep light directed toward the sign. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 8 of 25 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than No Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact p Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c. Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 or the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, X vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means)? d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish and wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory X wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources such as a tree X reservation policy ordinance? E Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation X Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservationplan? g. A reduction in the numbers, a restriction in the range, or an impact to the critical habitat of any unique, rare, X threatened, or endangered species of animals? h. A reduction in the diversity or numbers of animals onsite (including mammals, birds, reptiles, X amphibians, fish or invertebrates)? i. A deterioration of existing fish or wildlife habitat (for X foraging, breeding, roosting, nesting, etc.)? j. Introduction of barriers to movement of any resident X or migratory fish or wildlife species? k. Introduction of any factors (light, fencing, noise, human presence and/or domestic animals) which could X hinder the normal activities of wildlife? Impact Discussion: The project site is developed for commercial use (used -vehicle sales). The sale of used goods and vehicles has been occurring on-site for almost thirty years, and as a result the site is heavily disturbed. Ground cover on the site consists of non-native vegetation in the form of a few ornamental shrubs and trees, grasses and large areas of gravel. Sustained intense use of the site has lessened biological values. No significant impact to biological resources would result from the project. The footprint of the proposed sign would not encroach onto any environmentally sensitive habitat. The project is consistent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service interim guidelines for avoiding migratory bird strikes because the proposed billboard sign would be much less than 200 feet in height and would be freestanding (i.e., no guy wires). The proposed sign's night lighting will be of a relatively low wattage and shielded to keep light directed toward the sign. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 8 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 4.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES: Impact Discussion: Cultural resources include prehistoric and historic period archaeological sites; historical features, such as rock walls, water ditches and flumes; cemeteries; and architectural features. Cultural resources consist of any human -made site, object (i.e., artifact), or feature that defines and illuminates our past. According to the Butte County Archaeological Sensitivity Map, the project site is located in an area considered to have a low archeological sensitivity. No historical, archaeological, or paleontological resources, unique geologic features or human remains of any type are known to be located on the subject site. The structures on the project site are of modern construction and are not considered historic or unique. Due to the lack of cultural resources on the project site, the proposed billboard sign is found to present no significant impact. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.6 GEOLOGIC PROCESSES: Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Less Than Significant Impact No Impact Reviewed a. Expose people or structures to potential substantial Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous death involving: Impact Mitigation Impact Document 1. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as Incorporated X a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? X b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? X c. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? X d. Disturb any human remains, including those interred X outside of formal cemeteries? Impact Discussion: Cultural resources include prehistoric and historic period archaeological sites; historical features, such as rock walls, water ditches and flumes; cemeteries; and architectural features. Cultural resources consist of any human -made site, object (i.e., artifact), or feature that defines and illuminates our past. According to the Butte County Archaeological Sensitivity Map, the project site is located in an area considered to have a low archeological sensitivity. No historical, archaeological, or paleontological resources, unique geologic features or human remains of any type are known to be located on the subject site. The structures on the project site are of modern construction and are not considered historic or unique. Due to the lack of cultural resources on the project site, the proposed billboard sign is found to present no significant impact. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.6 GEOLOGIC PROCESSES: Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant Impact No Impact Reviewed Under Previous Document a. Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: 1. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as X delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. 2. Strong seismic ground shaking? X 3. Seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction? X 4. Landslides? X b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? X ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 9 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Impact Discussion: The Seismic Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that all of Butte County is in Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII. The only known active fault in Butte County is the Cleveland Hills fault, located approximately 8 miles to the east of the project site, where activity on August 1, 1975 resulted in the Oroville earthquake. This earthquake had a Richter magnitude of 5.7 and resulted in approximately 2.2 miles of ground rupture along the western flank of Cleveland Hill. The project site is not within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake fault zone or an aftershock zone. No impacts are anticipated since no rupture of a known earthquake fault exists in the project area. Like most of central California, the site can be expected to be subjected to seismic ground shaking at some future time. Accordingly, the proposed billboard sign would be designed and installed in accordance with Uniform Building Code requirements. Because the project appears to be located such that the probability of significant groundshaking is low, and because the billboard sign will be designed and installed in accordance with Uniform Building Code standards for the appropriate Seismic Hazard Zone, there would be no significant geologic impacts. Due to the relatively flat parcel and small amount of soil disturbance, there is no potential for soil erosion on the project site, according to Butte County General Plan GIS data. The Butte County Seismic Safety Element's Liquefaction Potential Map indicates that the site has a generally low potential for liquefaction. The proposed sign would have no impact on the stability of the site's geology or soil. The Subsidence and Landslide Potential Map of the Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that there is little to no risk for landslides in this area. The project site and the surrounding parcels do not contain any steep slopes that would be at risk of a landslide. The Butte County Expansive Soils GIS Map indicates that the project site has a high expansive soil potential. The Butte County Building Division may require soil tests prior to issuance of a building permit to determine if the soils on the site have an expansive potential. If the project site does have expansive soils, the Building Division will ensure that all new structures are designed to handle the shrink/swell characteristics of expansive soils. The project does not require the use of septic systems. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 10 of 25 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than Reviewed Would the proposal: Significant with Significant No Impact Under Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral ' X spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1- B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating X substantial risks to life or property? e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal system where sewers are not available for the disposal X or wastewater? Impact Discussion: The Seismic Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that all of Butte County is in Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII. The only known active fault in Butte County is the Cleveland Hills fault, located approximately 8 miles to the east of the project site, where activity on August 1, 1975 resulted in the Oroville earthquake. This earthquake had a Richter magnitude of 5.7 and resulted in approximately 2.2 miles of ground rupture along the western flank of Cleveland Hill. The project site is not within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake fault zone or an aftershock zone. No impacts are anticipated since no rupture of a known earthquake fault exists in the project area. Like most of central California, the site can be expected to be subjected to seismic ground shaking at some future time. Accordingly, the proposed billboard sign would be designed and installed in accordance with Uniform Building Code requirements. Because the project appears to be located such that the probability of significant groundshaking is low, and because the billboard sign will be designed and installed in accordance with Uniform Building Code standards for the appropriate Seismic Hazard Zone, there would be no significant geologic impacts. Due to the relatively flat parcel and small amount of soil disturbance, there is no potential for soil erosion on the project site, according to Butte County General Plan GIS data. The Butte County Seismic Safety Element's Liquefaction Potential Map indicates that the site has a generally low potential for liquefaction. The proposed sign would have no impact on the stability of the site's geology or soil. The Subsidence and Landslide Potential Map of the Safety Element of the Butte County General Plan indicates that there is little to no risk for landslides in this area. The project site and the surrounding parcels do not contain any steep slopes that would be at risk of a landslide. The Butte County Expansive Soils GIS Map indicates that the project site has a high expansive soil potential. The Butte County Building Division may require soil tests prior to issuance of a building permit to determine if the soils on the site have an expansive potential. If the project site does have expansive soils, the Building Division will ensure that all new structures are designed to handle the shrink/swell characteristics of expansive soils. The project does not require the use of septic systems. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 10 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 4.7 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Impact Discussion: The project site is not listed on the California Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste and Substances Site List (Cortese List), and the nearest listed site known or suspected to contain hazardous materials is at least 3.5 miles away, to the northeast. The project site is not located within a CNEL noise contour of any airport, nor is it located in any aircraft overflight area. Implementation of the proposed project would result in the construction of a billboard sign. Hazardous materials would not be permanently stored or used within the project site. Similarly, the project would not emit hazardous 'emissions or handle hazardous materials. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not create a significant hazard to the public or environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. The proposed sign would have an overall height of 26.6 feet above ground level and is located on the project site so that if it should fall down, it would not fall onto an adjoining parcel or onto to SR -70. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (CDF) reviewed the proposal and imposed no conditions regarding fire for approval of the project. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 11 of 25 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than No Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or X disposal of hazardous materials? b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and X accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- X quarter mile of an existing or proposed schools? d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, X would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the X project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people X residing or working in the project area? g. Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency X evacuationplan? h. Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including X where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with willdlands? Impact Discussion: The project site is not listed on the California Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste and Substances Site List (Cortese List), and the nearest listed site known or suspected to contain hazardous materials is at least 3.5 miles away, to the northeast. The project site is not located within a CNEL noise contour of any airport, nor is it located in any aircraft overflight area. Implementation of the proposed project would result in the construction of a billboard sign. Hazardous materials would not be permanently stored or used within the project site. Similarly, the project would not emit hazardous 'emissions or handle hazardous materials. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not create a significant hazard to the public or environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. The proposed sign would have an overall height of 26.6 feet above ground level and is located on the project site so that if it should fall down, it would not fall onto an adjoining parcel or onto to SR -70. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (CDF) reviewed the proposal and imposed no conditions regarding fire for approval of the project. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 11 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.8 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY: Impact Discussion: The project site ranges in elevation from 125 to 150 feet above sea level. The site generally drains via sheet flow to the west. No drainages, water courses, wetlands, vernal pools or other water features are found on the project site. The site is not located within a 100 -year flood zone or a 500 -year flood zone as shown on Butte County GIS maps, which are based on a Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map 06007C -0550C, dated June 8, 1998. The project does not require the use of water and would not create any water discharges. The project would not increase storm water runoff from the site as no new impervious surfaces would be introduced. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 12 of 25 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than No Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge X requirements? b. Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production X rate of preexisting nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course X of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or X amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage X systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f. Otherwise substantially degrade waterquality? X g. Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as mapped by Federal Flood Hazard Boundary, Flood X Insurance Rate Map, or other flood hazard delineation map? h. Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures X which would impede or redirect flood flows? i. Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury, or death involving flooding, including flooding as X a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j. Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? X Impact Discussion: The project site ranges in elevation from 125 to 150 feet above sea level. The site generally drains via sheet flow to the west. No drainages, water courses, wetlands, vernal pools or other water features are found on the project site. The site is not located within a 100 -year flood zone or a 500 -year flood zone as shown on Butte County GIS maps, which are based on a Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map 06007C -0550C, dated June 8, 1998. The project does not require the use of water and would not create any water discharges. The project would not increase storm water runoff from the site as no new impervious surfaces would be introduced. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 12 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Due to the limited amount of soil disturbance that would be required during construction of the project, it is not expected to cause any significant soil erosion impacts. The property is not located in an area prone to seiche, tsunami, or mudflow. No impact would occur with respect to these natural hazards. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.9 LAND USE: Impact Discussion: The 4.68 -acre project site is on the corner of State Highway 70 and Palermo Road, a major county arterial road. The site is zoned C-1 and is developed with a commercial office for used vehicle sales, a well and a septic system. At any given time, about 40 used automobiles, buses, boats, tractors, or recreational vehicles are parked onsite for sale (see attached site photo). The sale of used goods and vehicles has been occurring on-site for almost thirty years, and as a result the site is heavily disturbed. The property abuts properties zoned AR -1 on the east and west. Billboard signs are a permitted use on property zoned C-1 that abuts residentially -zoned property with the approval of a Use Permit. A Use Permit is also required to place the sign five feet from the property line which is within the setback area. The project site is designated as Commercial by the Land Use Element of the Butte County General Plan. The Commercial designation lists structures providing merchandise or services to the general public as a primary use. The proposed billboard sign is a structure that will advertise offsite merchandise and services. The planning commission may grant use permits required by the provisions of this chapter when it finds that the proposed uses of the property will not impair the integrity and character of the zone in which the land lies and that the use would not be unreasonably incompatible with, or injurious to, surrounding properties or detrimental to the health and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood or to the general health, welfare and safety of the county. (Butte County Code, section 24- 45.10) The proposal would allow for the installation of a double-faced 26.6 feet high, 40 -feet wide billboard sign. No new parcels would be created as a result of this project. The project would not divide any established community. The property is not within a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. No impact would be incurred. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 13 of 25 ■ Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Physically divide an established community? X b. Conflict with an applicable land use plan, policy, or regulations of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, the general X plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c. Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservationplan? X Impact Discussion: The 4.68 -acre project site is on the corner of State Highway 70 and Palermo Road, a major county arterial road. The site is zoned C-1 and is developed with a commercial office for used vehicle sales, a well and a septic system. At any given time, about 40 used automobiles, buses, boats, tractors, or recreational vehicles are parked onsite for sale (see attached site photo). The sale of used goods and vehicles has been occurring on-site for almost thirty years, and as a result the site is heavily disturbed. The property abuts properties zoned AR -1 on the east and west. Billboard signs are a permitted use on property zoned C-1 that abuts residentially -zoned property with the approval of a Use Permit. A Use Permit is also required to place the sign five feet from the property line which is within the setback area. The project site is designated as Commercial by the Land Use Element of the Butte County General Plan. The Commercial designation lists structures providing merchandise or services to the general public as a primary use. The proposed billboard sign is a structure that will advertise offsite merchandise and services. The planning commission may grant use permits required by the provisions of this chapter when it finds that the proposed uses of the property will not impair the integrity and character of the zone in which the land lies and that the use would not be unreasonably incompatible with, or injurious to, surrounding properties or detrimental to the health and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood or to the general health, welfare and safety of the county. (Butte County Code, section 24- 45.10) The proposal would allow for the installation of a double-faced 26.6 feet high, 40 -feet wide billboard sign. No new parcels would be created as a result of this project. The project would not divide any established community. The property is not within a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. No impact would be incurred. Mitigation Measure: None required. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 13 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 4.10 MINERAL RESOURCES: Impact Discussion: No mining operations have occurred on the project site or in the project area. The proposed project would not use or extract any mineral or energy resources and would not restrict access to known mineral resource areas. Therefore, the project would have no impact on mineral resources. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.11 NOISE: Potentially Less Than Less Than No Reviewed Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in Incorporated a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral X resource that would be of value to the region and the X residents of the state? b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally important X mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local X general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? Impact Discussion: No mining operations have occurred on the project site or in the project area. The proposed project would not use or extract any mineral or energy resources and would not restrict access to known mineral resource areas. Therefore, the project would have no impact on mineral resources. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.11 NOISE: Impact Discussion: The project site is located in an area that consists of rural residential, vacant and agricultural uses along a state highway. Noise levels on the site primarily originate from vehicles on State Highway 70 and occasional agricultural practices to the northwest. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 14 of 25 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than No Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan X or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b. Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive X ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? c. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing X without theproject? d. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above X levels existing without theproject? e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, X would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? L For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working X in the project area to excessive noise levels? Impact Discussion: The project site is located in an area that consists of rural residential, vacant and agricultural uses along a state highway. Noise levels on the site primarily originate from vehicles on State Highway 70 and occasional agricultural practices to the northwest. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 14 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 The proposed billboard sign would be unmanned and therefore would neither create an increase in ambient noise levels nor expose any additional people to the existing noise on the site. The General Plan Noise Element establishes a conditionally acceptable community noise level of up to 70 dB CNEL for construction activities. During project construction, activities generating high noise levels on the site would be temporary and intermittent. The highest noise levels would result from the brief operation of heavy equipment. Noise related to the construction of a billboard sign is temporary in nature and is seen as less than significant. Given the short duration and significant distance from the nearest off-site residential structures, construction noise is not expected to have a significant impact on nearby residences. Upon completion of the project, the on-site noise would revert to current levels. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.12 HOUSING: Impact Discussion: The project site is located in an area that consists of rural residential, vacant and agricultural uses along a state highway. No new parcels would be created and no additional dwellings would be placed on-site as a result of the project. The project does not require the extension of any infrastructure, such as roads, water, or sewer systems. Therefore, the project would not induce substantial population growth in the project area. The -project would not displace individuals or housing. No impact would occur. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.13 PUBLIC SERVICES: Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through X extension of roads or other infrastructure? b. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing X elsewhere? c. Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? X Impact Discussion: The project site is located in an area that consists of rural residential, vacant and agricultural uses along a state highway. No new parcels would be created and no additional dwellings would be placed on-site as a result of the project. The project does not require the extension of any infrastructure, such as roads, water, or sewer systems. Therefore, the project would not induce substantial population growth in the project area. The -project would not displace individuals or housing. No impact would occur. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.13 PUBLIC SERVICES: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 15 of 25 ■ Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: p p Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 15 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Impact Discussion: The 4.68 -acre project site is on the corner of State Highway 70 and Palermo Road, a major county arterial road. The site is zoned C-1 and is developed with a commercial office for used vehicle sales, a well and a septic system. At any given time, about 40 used automobiles, buses, boats, tractors, or recreational vehicles are parked onsite for sale (see attached site photo). The project site is located within a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) for fire protection services. The Butte County Fire Department provides fire protection for the project site. The project would not increase the level of fire protection service needed on the site because billboard signs do not normally require such services. The proposed billboard sign would be unmanned and therefore would not introduce additional demand for public services such as police protection, schools, or parks. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.14 RECREATION: Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than No Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Would the proposal: Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Document Impact Incorporated Impact Document a. Would the project result in substantial adverse Incorporated physical impacts associated with the provision of or need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which X could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of the public services? X b. Fireprotection? X c. Police Protection? X d. Schools? X e. Parks? X L Other public services? X Impact Discussion: The 4.68 -acre project site is on the corner of State Highway 70 and Palermo Road, a major county arterial road. The site is zoned C-1 and is developed with a commercial office for used vehicle sales, a well and a septic system. At any given time, about 40 used automobiles, buses, boats, tractors, or recreational vehicles are parked onsite for sale (see attached site photo). The project site is located within a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) for fire protection services. The Butte County Fire Department provides fire protection for the project site. The project would not increase the level of fire protection service needed on the site because billboard signs do not normally require such services. The proposed billboard sign would be unmanned and therefore would not introduce additional demand for public services such as police protection, schools, or parks. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.14 RECREATION: Impact Discussion: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 16 of 25 ■ Less Than Reviewed Potentially Significant Less Than No Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility X would occur or be accelerated? b. Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities X which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Impact Discussion: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 16 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 No recreational facilities are proposed under this application and none are located on the project site. No impacts on existing or future recreational facilities would occur. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.15 TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC: Impact Discussion: The 4.68 -acre project site is on the corner of State Highway 70 and Palermo Road. The project site fronts on Palermo Road, which is classified as a major arterial, county -maintained road. In 2001, the Butte County Public Works Department performed a 24-hour traffic count on Palermo Road, just east of the intersection with Highway 70 that totaled 1,127 vehicles. In contrast, a Caltrans traffic study performed in 2005 found the annual average daily traffic count for both easterly and westerly traveling vehicles to be 26,800. Therefore the greatest traffic load surrounding the project site is on Highway 70. Because the proposed billboard would be visible from Highway 70, a request for comments on this project was sent to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Caltrans stated that the placement of the proposed sign must be over 300 feet from the nearest existing billboard. The nearest billboard to the proposed sign is 565 feet to the north. The applicant will also need to obtain an outdoor advertising display permit from Caltrans prior to construction of the proposed sign. During the day of construction activities, a nominal amount of additional vehicle traffic would be noticeable in the project area. This would be minor and would not have a significant impact on vehicular circulation in the project area. Once construction has been completed, traffic will return to pre -construction levels. Once in use, the billboard sign would require at most one visit per month and would not have any impact on vehicular circulation in the project area. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 17 of 25 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than No Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in X .either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion X management agency for designated roads or highways? c. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in X location that results in substantial safety risks? d. Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or X incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e. Result in inadequate emergency access? X f. Result in inadequate parking capacity? X g. Conflict with accepted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus X turnouts, bicycle racks)? Impact Discussion: The 4.68 -acre project site is on the corner of State Highway 70 and Palermo Road. The project site fronts on Palermo Road, which is classified as a major arterial, county -maintained road. In 2001, the Butte County Public Works Department performed a 24-hour traffic count on Palermo Road, just east of the intersection with Highway 70 that totaled 1,127 vehicles. In contrast, a Caltrans traffic study performed in 2005 found the annual average daily traffic count for both easterly and westerly traveling vehicles to be 26,800. Therefore the greatest traffic load surrounding the project site is on Highway 70. Because the proposed billboard would be visible from Highway 70, a request for comments on this project was sent to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Caltrans stated that the placement of the proposed sign must be over 300 feet from the nearest existing billboard. The nearest billboard to the proposed sign is 565 feet to the north. The applicant will also need to obtain an outdoor advertising display permit from Caltrans prior to construction of the proposed sign. During the day of construction activities, a nominal amount of additional vehicle traffic would be noticeable in the project area. This would be minor and would not have a significant impact on vehicular circulation in the project area. Once construction has been completed, traffic will return to pre -construction levels. Once in use, the billboard sign would require at most one visit per month and would not have any impact on vehicular circulation in the project area. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 17 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Southbound and northbound drivers on Highway 70 may divert their attention briefly from the road to read the advertisements on the proposed billboard sign. However the proposed sign is of average size for a billboard sign and would only be moderately lit at night; therefore, the hazard posed by the proposed placement of a billboard sign would be less than significant. The project site is not within any airport compatibility zone, and the proposed billboard sign would not extend into any protected airspace. Therefore, the project would not cause any changes to air traffic patterns. The width of the existing access driveway would allow for easy emergency vehicle access. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.16 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS: Impact Discussion: Implementation of the project would not exceed wastewater treatment requirements, require new or improved wastewater, drainage, or solid waste facilities, be in non-compliance with any statutes or regulations relating to solid waste, nor would it employ equipment that would introduce interference into any system. Thus, the project would not significantly impact any utilities or service systems. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.17 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE (SECTION 15065: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 18 of 25 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than No Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the X applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b. Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of X existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c. Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing X facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and X resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the X project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? L Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste X disposal needs? g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and X regulations related to solid waste? Impact Discussion: Implementation of the project would not exceed wastewater treatment requirements, require new or improved wastewater, drainage, or solid waste facilities, be in non-compliance with any statutes or regulations relating to solid waste, nor would it employ equipment that would introduce interference into any system. Thus, the project would not significantly impact any utilities or service systems. Mitigation Measure: None required. 4.17 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE (SECTION 15065: ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 18 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 The project has the potential to contribute impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable with respect to Initial Study Checklist Item 4.1 — AestheticNisual Resources. Cumulative impacts to this area would be mitigated due to the inclusion of Mitigation Measures 1 and 2 as summarized in the following section. 5.0 MITIGATION MEASURES AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: Mitigation Measure # 1: To avoid creating substantial glare, the I -beams shall be painted an earth tone color with a low light reflectivity value, similar to the sample color chip (Antique Photograph) the applicant submitted to the Planning Division (See attached color chips). All painted surfaces are to be maintained during the life of this project. Plan Requirements: The note shall be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be adhered to throughout the life of the project. Monitoring: Department of Development Services shall ensure that this note is placed on all building and site development plans. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit sample color chips approved by the Planning Division. Building inspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on-site. Mitigation Measure # 2: All exterior lighting shall be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign so as to not create any glare or excess light on adjacent parcels. Plan Requirements: Building and site development plans shall indicate that all exterior lights shall be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 19 of 25 ■ Potentially Less Than Significant Less Than No Reviewed Under Would the proposal: Significant with Significant Impact Previous Impact Mitigation Impact Document Incorporated a. Have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal X community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history orprehistory? b. Have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection X with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects and the effects of probable future projects)? c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human X beings, either directly or indirectly? The project has the potential to contribute impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable with respect to Initial Study Checklist Item 4.1 — AestheticNisual Resources. Cumulative impacts to this area would be mitigated due to the inclusion of Mitigation Measures 1 and 2 as summarized in the following section. 5.0 MITIGATION MEASURES AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: Mitigation Measure # 1: To avoid creating substantial glare, the I -beams shall be painted an earth tone color with a low light reflectivity value, similar to the sample color chip (Antique Photograph) the applicant submitted to the Planning Division (See attached color chips). All painted surfaces are to be maintained during the life of this project. Plan Requirements: The note shall be placed on all building and site development plans. Timing: Requirements of the condition shall be adhered to throughout the life of the project. Monitoring: Department of Development Services shall ensure that this note is placed on all building and site development plans. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit sample color chips approved by the Planning Division. Building inspectors shall spot check and shall ensure compliance on-site. Mitigation Measure # 2: All exterior lighting shall be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign so as to not create any glare or excess light on adjacent parcels. Plan Requirements: Building and site development plans shall indicate that all exterior lights shall be fully shielded and directed upward toward the sign. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 19 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Timing: The requirements of this measure shall be adhered to at all times. Monitoring: Department of Development Services staff shall conduct a field inspection prior to use of the facility to verify that all exterior lights meet the requirements of this mitigation measure. Building inspectors shall check and ensure compliance on-site. 6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REFERENCE MATERIAL: 1. Butte County Board of Supervisors. Agricultural Preserves Map, established by Resolution No. 67- 178. Oroville, CA: Butte County Planning Department, 1987. 2. Butte County Planning Department. Archaeological Sensitivity Map. Oroville, CA: James P. Manning, 1983. 3. Butte County Planning Department. Butte County Fire Protection Jurisdictions and Facilities Map. Butte County Fire Department and California Department of Forestry, 1989. 4. Butte County Planning Department. Butte County GIS Data. Oroville, CA: November 2001. 5. Butte County Planning Department. Earthquake and Fault Activity Map 11-1, Seismic Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 6. Butte County Planning Department. Erosion Potential Map 111-2, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 7. Butte County Planning Department. Expansive Soils Map 111-3, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 8. Butte County Planning Department. Liquefaction Potential Map 11-2, Seismic Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 9. Butte County Planning Department. Natural Fire Hazard Classes Map 111-4, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 10. Butte County Planning Department. Noise Element Map IV -1, Scenic Highway Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 11. Butte County Planning Department. Scenic Highways Map V-1, Scenic Highway Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 12. Butte County Planning Department. Subsidence and Landslide Potential Map 111-1, Safety Element. Oroville, CA CH2M Hill, 1977. 13. National Flood Insurance Program. Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1989. 7.0 CONSULTED AGENCIES: [X] Environmental Health [X] Public Works [X] Building Manager [ ] BCAG [ ] ALUC [ ] LAFCo [X] Assessor [X] Development Services [ ] Chico Unified School Distr. [ ] Air Qual. Management Dist. [ ] City of Chico [ ] City of Biggs [ ] City of Gridley [X] City of Oroville [ ] Town of Paradise [X] CA Department of Forestry ' [X] Caltrans (Outdoor Ad.) [ ] Central Reg. Water Quality [ ] Department of Conservation [ ] CA Dept. of Fish and Game [ ] Highway Patrol [ ] Army Corps of Engineers [ ] US Fish & Wldlife Service [X] Agricultural Commissioner [ ] Butte Co. Farm Bureau [ ] Oroville Union School Dist. [ ] Feather River Rec. Dist. [ ] El Medio Fire Dept. [ ] SFWPA [ ] LOAPUD [ ] PG&E [ ] Pacific Bell [ ] Palermo Union School Dist. [ ] Animal Control [X] County Counsel ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 20 of 25 ■ Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 8.0 PROJECT SPONSOR(S) INCORPORATION OF MITIGATION INTO PROPOSED PROJECT: UWe have reviewed the Initial Study for Paul and Anita Kwong, Use Permit (APN # 025-020-025) application and particularly the mitigation measures identified herein. UWe hereby modify the application on file with the Butte County Planning Department to include and incorporate all mitigations set forth in this Initial Study. 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BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 2 OF 2- Elevations SCALE: t" -8Q' w Project Name: Use Permit for Kwong, File # UP 06-13 Upthegrove Signs Linda K. Upthegrove 2408 Buena Vista Avenue Belmont, CA 940024628 FAX: 650-593-6726 Tel: 650-3394719 April 21, 2006 1 -Beam Color Billboard Color And Mount above Catwalk Spiritual White 70YR 83/017 Color Chips ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ ■ Initial Study — Kwong, UP 06-13 ■ Page 24 of 24 ■ Department of Development Services Building Division 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 (530) 538-7785 FAX FACSIMILE COVER SHEET DATE: 2/6/07 TO: Enterprise Record FROM: Tina Bonham 1 SUBJECT: Legal Publications for KWONG UP 06-13 Number of pages (including this cover sheet) 3 Fax Number (530) 891-9247 If you do not receive all of the pages, please call (530) 538-2140 as soon as possible. Special Instructions: Please confirm receipt by return Fax at (530) 538-7785. By: Date Fax Received Time: Comments: Thank you, Tina Bonham KAplanning\forms\fax cover 07 05 4e� • COUNTY OF BUTTE OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA S QNTY U AMOUNT P Chico Enterprise Record P PO Box 9 L Chico, CA 95927 I 016410 E R • FIELD PURCHASE ORDER Issued By Department NUMBER F 07-256 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DATE QNTY INVOICE NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION AMOUNT CHARGE TO W. 0. # 2/6/07 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 440-001-537 PLEASE FURNISH TWO COPIES OF THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING DIVISION ATTENTION - Tina Bonham 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE OROVILLE, CA 95965 To be published in the Oroville Mercury Register February 9, 2007 Paul and Anita Kwong UP 06-13 TOTAL I, the undersigned, hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the services or articles specified above have been performed or delivered or, where authorized, are hereby contracted for and that there is a Budget Appropriation for the same. Dated: SUPPLIER N0. Department Head or Authorized Deputy F 07-256 DEPT ACCOUNT NO. PROJECT NO. INVOICE NO. INV. DATE ENCUMBRANCE AMOUNT 1 2 3 4 5 6 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Butte County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held on February 22, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in the Butte County Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California, regarding the following item: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study has been prepared for the following project. Therefore, Planning Division staff is recommending a Mitigated Negative Declaration. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION/USE PERMIT Name: Paul & Anita Kwong Project: Use Permit UP 06-13 Planner: Meredith Williams APN: 025-020-025 Zoning: C-1 Location: 842 Palermo Road, at the south east corner of the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road, near Palermo. Proposal: Request for a use permit to erect a billboard sign in a commercial zone that is adjacent to AR -1 residentially zoned land to the east and west. Sign is double-faced 10.5'X 40', total height is 27 feet. If you challenge either the Mitigated Negative Declaration or the Use Permit in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. To submit comments or for further information regarding this project, please contact Meredith Williams, project planner, at the Butte County Planning Division at (530) 538-6705. BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR.OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COUNTY OF BUTTE OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA S U P Chico Enterprise Record P PO Box 9 L Chico, CA 95927 I 016410 r • FIELD PURCHASE ORDER Issued By Department NUMBER F 07-256 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING Q- 81 a/a?joi DATE QNTY INVOICE NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION AMOUNT CHARGE TO W. 0. # 2/6/07 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC gg 3 O 440-001-537 PLEASE FURNISH TWO COPIES OF THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING DIVISION ATTENTION - Tina Bonham 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE OROVILLE, CA 95965 To be published in the Oroville Mercury Register February 9, 2007 Paul -and Anita Kwong UP 06-13 TOTALI S I, the undersigned, hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the services or articles specified above have been performed or delivered or, where authorized, are her contracted for and that there is a Budget Appropriation for the same. F ®7-256 ated: Department Head or Authorized Deputy SUPPLIER N0. DEPT ACCOUNT NO. PROJECT NO. INVOICE NO. INV. DATE ENCUMBRANCE AMOUNT 1 2 3 4 5 6 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Butte County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held on February 22, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in the Butte County Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California, regarding the following item: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study has been prepared for the following project. Therefore, Planning Division staff is recommending a Mitigated Negative Declaration. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION/USE PERMIT Name: Paul & Anita Kwong Project: Use Permit UP 06-13 Planner: Meredith Williams APN: 025-020-025 Zoning: C-1 Location: 842 Palermo Road, at the south east corner of the intersection of Highway 70 and Palermo Road, near Palermo. Proposal: Request for a use permit to erect a billboard sign in a commercial zone that is adjacent to AR -1 residentially zoned land to the east and west. Sign is double-faced 10.5'X 40', total height is 27 feet. If you challenge either the Mitigated Negative Declaration or the Use Permit in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. To submit comments or for further information regarding this project, please contact Meredith Williams, project planner, at the Butte County Planning Division at (530) 538-6705. BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES To be published in the Oroville Mercury Register on February 9, 2007. • C� ADVERTISING INVOICE CHICO ENTERPRISE RECORD 400 EAST PARK AVENUE (P.O. BOX 9) CHICO CA 95928 530-891-1234 r 016410 BUTTE COUNTY DEV SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE OROVILLE CA 95965 NOTICE OF PUB HEARING F07-256 PUB FEB. 9, 07 9 3/4" @ 9.68/IN. 94.38 INTERNET CHARGE 2.00 TOTAL DUE $96.38 (SPACE FOR FILING STAMP ONLY) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BUTTE In The Matter Of Notice of Public Hearing. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION State of California ss. County of Butte The undersigned resident of the county of Butte, State of California, says: That I am, and at all time herein mentioned n was a citizen of the United States and not a party to nor interested in the above"entitled mafter;' "' " that I am the principal clerk--of-the printer -and ---- publisher of The Chico Enterprise -Record.,- The Oroville Mercury -Register That said newspaper is one of general circle - tion as defined by Section 6000 Government Code of the State of California, Case No. 26796 by the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of Butte; that said newspa- per at all times herein mentioned was- lbrinte& a and published daily in the City of Chico and County of Butte; that the notice of which the annexed is a true printed copy, was published in said newspaper on the following days: Feb. 9, 0 7. Dated February 9, 2007. at Chico, California. r (Signature) No. .1 A il,��1h�a`,�tr•di<'.,fi�t.`..�i'�'fdi7� i� ._ BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION ...,NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Butte County Planning Commission that a public ". `hearing will-be-held'e�ag4.22` 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in the Butte Count'+ Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center ,Drive,'Oroville, California, regarding the following item:' In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an InitiE.I ,, Study has been prepared for the following project. Therefore; Planning Div:- a i r, sion staff is recommending a Mitigated Negative. Declaration. us MITIGATED. NEGATIVE DECLARATIONIUSE PERMIT Name: Paul &Anita Kwong . Project: Use Permit UP 06-13 �r •T; Planner: Meredith Williams APN: 025-020-025 ' Zoning: C-1 Location: 842 Palermo Road, at the south east corner of the intersection cf 5 -Highway 70 and Palermo Road, near Palermo. • Proposal: Request -for a use permit to erecta billboard sign in a commercial zone that is adjacent to AR -.1 residentially zoned land to the east and wes+. ' ' Sign is double -laced 10.5'X40', total height is 27 feet. " ; lf'you challenge either the Mitigated Negative Declaration or the Use Permit in court; you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone elsa raised at th@.public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspor,= dente delivered to. the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. To submit comments or for further information regarding this project, pleasa cbntact Meredith Williams, project planner, at the Butte County Planning bivision at (530) 538-6705. BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TIM SNELLINGS,•DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 00 F07-256 ; Publish: February,9,2007 Publish 2/9/2007 i. No. In the Matter of ------------------------------------=----------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ Affidavit of Publication --of-- a -o2 J • COUNTY OF BUTTE OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA S QNTY u AMOUNT P Chico Enterprise Record P PO Box 9 L Chico, CA 95927 I 016410 E R • FIELD PURCHASE ORDER Issued By Department NUMBER F 07-214 i 3�a98' .✓ %fag /off DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DATE QNTY INVOICE NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION AMOUNT CHARGE TO W. 0. # 12/29/06 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC i %q 440-001-537 PLEASE FURNISH TWO COPIES OF THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING DMSION ATTENTION - Tina Bonham 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE OROVILLE, CA 95965 To be published in the Oroville Mercury Register January 7, 2007 ( Paul and Anita Kwong UP_,.06-13�; TOTAL I I �5 I 7l' I, the undersigned, hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the services or articles specified above have been performed or delivered or, where authorized, are hereby `` or and that there ' Budge Appropriation for the same. F 07-214 Dated: Department Head or Authorized Deputy SUPPLIER N0. DEPT ACCOUNT NO. PROJECT NO. INVOICE NO. INV. DATE ENCUMBRANCE AMOUNT 1 2 3 4 5 6 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Butte County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held on February 22, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in the Butte County Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California, regarding the following item. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION/USE PERMIT Name: Paul and Anita Kwong Project: Use Permit UP 06-13 Planner: Meredith Williams APN: 025-020-025 Zoning: C-1 Location: On the East side of Highway 70, at the intersection with Palermo Rd.. Proposal: A billboard sign with a total height of 26.6 feet. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Butte County has prepared an Initial Study and is considering the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and reference documents for this project are on file for public review starting January 8, 2007 through February 8, 2007, at the Butte County Planning Division, 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. Written comments will be accepted by the Planning Division at the above address. Any written comments on the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received at the above address within the public review period. CEQA requires this notice to disclose whether any listed toxic sites are present. The project location does not contain a listed toxic site. If you challenge either the Mitigated Negative Declaration or the Use Permit in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this project, please contact Meredith Williams, at (530) 538- 6705. BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES • ADVERTISING INVOICE STATEMENT CHICO ENTERPRISE RECORD 400 EAST PARK AVE. (P.O. BOX 9) CHICO, CA 95927 530-891-1234 ACCOUNT: 016410 B.C. DEPT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE OROVILLE, CA 95965 NOTICE OF INTENT P.O. F07-214 PUB: JANUARY 8, 2007 113/4 " @ 9.68 / IN INTERNET JANUARY 09, 2007 113.74 2.00 TOTAL: 115.74 (SPACE FOR FILING STAMP ONLY) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BUTTE In The Matter Of NOTICE OF INTENT AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION State of California SS. County of Butte The undersigned resident of the county of Butte, State of California, says: That I am, and at all time herein mentioned Was a citizen of the United States and not a party To nor interested in the above entitled matter; That I am the principal clerk of the printer and Publisher of The Chico Enterprise -Record The Oroville Mercury -Register That said newspaper is one of general circu Tion as defined by Section 6000 Government Code of the State of California, Case No. 26796 By the Superior Court of the State of California, In and for the County of Butte; that said newspa-. Per at all times herein mentioned was printed And published daily in the City of Chico and County of Butte; that the notice of which the Annexed is a true printed copy, was published in Said newspaper on the following days JANUARY 8, 2007 Dated January 8, 2007. At Chico, California. C_ (Signature) NO: NuMer- i er yr [N r'eNTTO ADOPT`A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARA-ION AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given .by the Butte County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held -on -February 22;.2007•at:900 a.m. in the -Butte County Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Canter Drive, Oroville, CaliforniA, regarding the following item` MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION/USE PERMIT Name: Paul and Anita Kwong Project: Use Permit UP06-13 Planner: Meredith Williams , APN: 025-020-025 , Zoning: C-1 Location: Ondhe East side 6f -Highway 70,,at the intersection with Palermo Rd.. Proposal: A billboard sign'with a'total height of 26.6 feet~ In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Butte County has prepared an Initial Study and is considering th'e adoption of a.Miti- gated Negative Declaration for the project. r •`I - The Initail Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and reference documen-s for this project are on file for,public review starting January 8, 2007 through =eb• ruary 8, 2007, at the Buttte County Planning Division, 7'County Center.Crive; Oroville,`California Written comments will be accepted by the Planning Divi- sion at the Abdve address: Any written'comments not on the Initial'Study Miti-. gated Negative Declaration; must be received at the above address within the public review period. , . r '.:c r CEQA requires this notice to disclose whether any listed toxic sites are pre- sent. The project location does' not contain a listed toxic site. - If' you challenge either -the Mitiagated Negative Declaration or the Use Permit in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone =Ise raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspon- dence.delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. - For •further information regarding this project,; please contact Meredith Williams, at (530) 538-6705. BUTTE COUNtY PLANNING COMMISION " TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES F07a214 Publish: 1/8/2007 z No. In the Matter of Affidavit of Publication B -o2 Upthegrove Signs. Linda K. Upthegrove 2408 Buena Vista Avenue' Belmont, CA 940024528 Tel: 660-339-2719 FAX: 660-593-6726 April 21, 2006 1 -Beam Color Billboard Color And Mount above Catwalk Z, Spiritual White 70YR 83/017 c��s ��� Sem FBUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2006 DEVELOPM—ENT SERVICES BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 6. 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES o ti f - "ro PcTE 4T r -144- c ,P N. 025-0210 2- BUTTE COUNTY. APR 2 4 2005 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. BELMONT, CA 94002 DRAWING: 1 OF 2- Plot Plan SCALE: 1" = 50' S-o2a- X25 1 BUTTE COUNTY APR 2 4 2PI. , DEVELOPMEi... SERVICES PROJECT: BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATION: Highway 70 and Palermo Road APPLICANT: UPTHEGROVE SIGNS 2408 BUENA VISTA AVE. 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