Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutUP 98-21f�RELINII�AaY _LAMP OKIZd. eggs FLAB .; -tl E: TJJK.KOAP _ THOMAS C. SONNiAIAHN, ArchilM, AIA, OC.RXY_.4KEEK 1 LA - �nwarro.r o....w uwn p,ga�wn CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM 10 931 1574 P.01 January 17, 1998 Page 1 of 9 The following is a listing of the proposed site improvements and criteria for the location and development of each: LO.4SE Central component of the camp for dining, food preparation, camp staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space for camp program. It should be somewhat centrally located for access from living spaces. It will require auto access and limited parking for staff, as well as bus access for arrival and departure. Kitchen and storage areas will require truck access for deliveries. Staff: kitchen 6, camp program 12. No heat? Ceiling fans at office? DINING HALL: Estimated area = 4000 s.f. 250 people during camp week - 300 people during family camp 8 people / 4'x4' table - allow 9'x9' for each table (w/ circulation), plan for 36 tables + (36 x 8 = 288) eating space outside on patio or deck (with sunscreen cover) plan for caffeteria and family style meals design for multi purpose (raised stage?), large fireplace KITCHEN: Estimated area = 1600 s.f. food prep, cooking area, cleanup area, walk-in refrig. / freezer, dishwashing, dish storage, bulk food / supplies storage, delivery area, trash / recyclables, private 1/2 bath OFFICE: Estimated area.= 800 s.f. desk space for 12-15 staff members "desk" space can be on tables or counters open to the other lodge functions - separation can be a counter or partly open partitions private meeting room for small conferences of 8-12 people work / storage room for office equip, computer equip, materials private 1/2 bath Planning Division FEB 2 3 1998 Oroviile, California ' • � 631 1574 CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM (cont.) January 17, 1998 Page 2 of 9 LAUNDRY: - Estimated area = 150 s.f. 2 commercial size washers and dryers (for sleeping bags) folding table , storage cabinet for linen laundry sink KIT. HOUSING: Estimated area= 500 s.f. common room / lounge sleeping - 2 rooms with 4 beds/ room (bunks) 2 full baths w/ showers separate access / orientation away from camper traffic STAFF RETREAT: Estimated area = 500 s.f. ' isolate from camper traffic, (the ranch house could serve as this) lounge room with sofas, TV for 8 - 12 off duty staff service kitchen / snack bar w/ refrigerator. 2 full baths w/ showers sleeping room for 4 + (2 bunks and floor area) STORAGE: Estimated area = 1500 + s.f. garage dr. access, portion off of dining, possibly in basement TOILETS: Estimated area = 350 s.f. men' and women's w/ 1 handicap space each access from both interior and exterior deck / patio janitor closet ( floor sink? ) MECHANICAL: Estimated area =100 s.f. water heaters, pumps, furnaces, electrical & telephone panels P_ 02 IOTA ESTIMATED LODGE AREA 9500 s.f. Planning. Division FEB 2 3 1998 ®roville, callfornia CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM (cont.) January 17, 1998 Page 3 of 9 LN ELRMIRY This is an important component, but should not be too prominent, as it is the intention to allow the camp experience to downplay the medical side of things to as much an extent as possible. Except for when absolutly necessary, we want campers out of and away from the infirmity. Innitially, the infirmity can be housed either in the existing ranch house or in the staff retreat portion of the lodge if the lodge ends up being too remote from the house. The itemized list below is for a new self contained infirmiry ultimately envisioned. Staff: min. 1 doctor & 1 or 2 nurses. Space for 2 vehicles nearby. No heat. Celing fans in ward & waiting room? WAITING LOUNGE: Estimated area = 150 s.f. seating for 8 -10 WARD: Estimated area = 300 s.f. 6 single bets w/ side tables, service counter 1/2 bath adjacent sound & sight isolate from waiting ISOLATION ROOM: Estimated area = 100 s.f. 1 bed w/ side table private 1/2 bath TREATMENT ROOM: Estimated area = 100 s.f. exam / treatment table, work counter, supplies cabt. sink sound & sight isolate from waiting STAFF BEDROOMS: Estimated area = 120 s.f. bunks for 4, linen storage cabt OFFICE: Estimated area= 80 s.f. desk spaces for 2, file cabt. Planning Division FEB 2 3 1998 Oroville, California • CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM (cont.) MEDS ROOM: - Estimated area = 80 s.f. counters, cabt. sink . ' . lockable pass-through dispensing window aB31 1574 P.03 BATHS: Estimated area = 120 s.f. full handicap bath w/ shower & tub separate 1/2 bath KITCHEN: Estimated area = 80 s.f. .. small snack / food prep center sink, microwave, refrig., STOR. & MECH: Estimated area = 70 s.f. Water heater January 17, 1998 Page 4 of 9 DECK / PATIO: Estimated area = 150 s.f. (not included in total) Planning Division F E 9 2 3 1999 Oroville, California • W 631 1574 P_ 04 CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM (cont.) CRAF.ZS _ January 17, 1998 Page 5 of 9 This is envisioned as a self contained workshop building with indoor, and shaded outdoor, activity areas for work tables. It would have.a good sized lockable storage room with extensive shelving customized as needed for the many various materials. The interior work room would have shelving for finished works and works in progress. There would be a separate staff work area to prepare materials. Staff: 2 Minimal or no auto access required. No heating. Ceiling fans? WORKROOM: Estimated area = 600 s.f. 2 or 3 clean up sinks ( hot water ? ) work area for 16 - 20 good natural lighting req'd inside 0 STAFF AREA & STORAGE ROOM: Estimated area = 300 s.f. private 1/2 bath adjacent to staff area ( hot water ? ) DECK / PATIO: Estimated area = 500 s.f. (not included in total) shading canopy 13•Z,�I:A11.M4 This is envisioned as a self contained lockable storage building for paddles, life jackets, and other waterfront equipment. It is not anticipated that any boats would be stored in the building. Boats could be stored in the lodge storage room or in the existing 3 car garage. Minimal or no auto access required. No heating. STORAGE ROOM: Estimated area = 300 s.f. 1/2 bath accessable from outside ( no hot water ) • :•M. .• �• p11'an sing Division f &3 2 3 1998 rroville, California w • �10 831 1574 p_ 06 CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM (cont.) January 17, 1998 Page 7 of 9 The cabins are to be designed to sleep 12 both sheltered and on an open raised outdoor decks. Each cabin should have 6 bunks built-in with removable matresses that can be used outside. There will be no movable beds to minimize repairs and upkeep. Cabins should accommodate storage of luggage and personal items for each camper. Cabins should be clustered in groups as follows: Boys 6 - 12 7 cabins x 12 = 84 beds Estimated area = 250 s.f. each Girls 6 - 12 7 cabins x 12 = 84 beds Boys 12 - 16 4 cabins x 12 = 48 beds Girls 12 - 16 4 cabins x 12 = 48 beds Staff 4 cab1ns x 6 = 24 beds Estimated area = 150 s.f. TOTAL 26 cabins 288 beds Cabins should be designed to provide a feeling of openness and yet provide shelter during poor weather and a place to change clothes in privacy. The cabins might be designed as duplex units (back to back to allow for some separation and privacy between cabin groups) if this would better fit the site and be more econonical. Each group of cabins should be preferably nestled among the trees with some open common area and nearby fire circle. Each group will have a toilet/shower house as follows: Boys 6 - 12 6 toilets - 12 showers Estimated area = 675 s.f. Girls 6 - 12 Boys 12 - 16 Girls 12 - 16 Staff 6 toilets - 12 showers 5 toilets -10 showers 5 toilets - 10 showers 6 toilets - 8 showers Estimated area = 560 s.f. Estimated area = 650 s.f. (separated half men, half women) 2 washers & dryers in staff bath house It might be advantageous to have a 1/2 bath (cold water only) located adjacent to some of the cabins to minimize "accidents" at night, especially for the youngest children. (This is stili being discussed) Showers are to have individual shower stalls with adjacent dressing space. There should be at least one handicap toilet,sink & shower at each cabin group. Each bath house should have its own water heaters. Each cabin group is to be accessable by truck for luggage delivery and servicing. TOTAL ESTIMATED CABIN AREA -Si Cabins - 6100 s.f. Baths - 3120 s.f. planning Division FES 2 3 1998 Qroville, calitornia CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM (cont.) szVXq-N,11:11 21 510 831 1574 P.07 January 19, 1998 Page 8 of 9 This should be a gathering place with seating roughly in a semi -circle for campers with the other side of the circle for staff and presentation area. The center is for campfire. The seating could be in 3 or 4 rows deep gently tiered for visibility. It should accommodate all campers and staff - say about 320 max. This shoudl be a place for skits & songs and yet also a place of beauty and contemplation. It is essential that this be somewhat shaded for daytime comfort. A power outlet is needed closeby. There has been some discussion about having a swimming pool on site. This has not been resolved. Criteria will be submitted after the decision to include or exclude it. SWIMMING AREA A dock is needed at the swimming area. This dock should be about 10 feet wide with a ladder for entering the water. This should be a non -floating dock, one that allows no movement and does not require balancing. There shall be no cleats or obstructions to trip on. A staging area for swimmers preparing should be developed with benches or log seating for campers to leave clothes and shoes prior to entering the swimming area or dock. :W• The boat dock should be a minimum 5 feet wide and large enough to dock 8 to 10 canoes.. This may be a floating dock. A sandy beach area should be developed to allow draging of boats out of the water. A large generally level play field is needed for sports such as vollyball, softball, frisbee,football and other recreation activities. The field could be compacted earth with some sort of fine wood chip surface suitable for running yet without becoming muddy after a rain. A power outlet and water spigot is needed closeby. This would be an area of roughly 200'x 300'. A ropes course including a climbing wall structure is envisioned as an activity center in the woods. Specifiec criteria needs to be developed for this area, including storage for equipment. A power outlet is needed closeby. Manning Division FEB 2 3 1998 Oroville, California • CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM (cont.) 510 931 1574 • January 19, 1998 Page 9 of 9 Pathways should be of some material that allows for walking with crutches or use of a wheelchair. Main paths should be wide enough to allow passing of 2 golf carts, about 12 ' wide. Secondary paths maybe 4' wide. Paths should be designed to prevent ponding or mud buildup after rains. PARKING & ROADS 10D Parking .for staff and visitors should allow for 0 cars with some overflow. Parking should be isolated out of sight from the main camp area. Parking areas need not be paved, but should be somehow designated (possibly with logs). Brush or burnable materials should be cleared and any stumps cut to below grade. It is anticipated that parking could be sheltered among the pine forest near the present entrance to the site or at a portion of the Christmas tree field. The lodge should have 6-10 spaces for kithcen staff and short term visitors. This may be within short walking distance. There should be bus access and turn around space (or loop road) to allow for delivery of campers to the lodge area. There will need to be truck access and turn around for deliveries to the kitchen. Roadways may be gravel, while other suitable materials should be considered. EXISTING E1WU WG.S MAIN HOUSE: no changes anticipated, this could serve as guest and staff quarters 4 CAR GARAGE no changes anticipated, this could house boat storage. needs re -roofing (to match house) RANCH HOUSE: no changes anticipated, could serve initially as the infirmiry or staff retreat A -FRAME COTTAGE: addition of a 10 foot wide deck on the lake side end, this could house the junior staff BARN: structure to be removed, along with stacks of building materials P. Eta Planning Division FE -8 2 3 1999 Oroville, California FEB -12-1998 13:14 • BERRY CREEK RANCH Berry Creek Ranch consists of 496 acres in four contiguous parcels. The ranch is shown on the Geodetic Survey maps as the "Old Zink Ranch". The Zink family emigrated from Germany, purchased the ranch land from . Central Pacific Railroad in 1880 and began clearing and farming. The Butte County Historical Society selected the ranch for historical review in 1970. The ranch is located in Berry Creek, California, approximately five miles above Lake Oroville, and 22 miles from the City of Oroville. The Average elevation is 2600 feet, resulting in light snowfall in some winters and average rain fall of 50 to 60 inches per year. The summer high temperature is approximately 90 degrees with cool evenings. At 2600 feet the ranch is above winter fog and below the heavy snows. The terrain is gentle rolling hills with open meadow pastures and abundant tree coverage. The timber is made up of both soft and hardwood species. Wildlife is plentiful with deer, quail, turkey, geese, duck, fox and coyote living year-round on the ranch. There are also trout and large mouth bass in the creek and lakes. Berry Creek is a nice sized year-round stream flowing through the ranch. Four lakes are located on the ranch. They are man made, and interconnected with underground pipes which are part of the irrigation system. There are approximately 100 acres of irrigated pasture with abundant water and extremely good pre -1914 recorded water rights. The pastures and Christmas trees are irrigated with underground solid set rainbirds. The water is gravity flow from the highest lake and the water is free. The irrigated land could be expanded to include an additional 70 to 100 acres very easily. The ranch will support 85 to 100 head of cattle and would also make an excellent horse ranch. There are many miles of beautiful riding trails, Meadows, lakes and Berry Creek. The property also backs up to the Plumas National Forest on two sides to give access for riding on unlimited acres. Planning Division FEB 2 3 1998 ®roviile, California r FEB -12-1998 13:15 • The ranch could also produce 200,000 Christmas trees using the present irrigation system. Fifteen thousand trees have been planted to date. It takes six to seven years to grow an eight to ten foot tree and the average price will vary'from a low wholesale of $15.00 to a high retail of $95.00 in the bay area. In the spring of 1997, 2,109 grape vines were planted. Four varieties were selected after doing a market study and discussing soil and weather conditions with several consultants. All vines were certified and were purchased from King Estate Vineyards. The variety and number planted are as follows: Varip-ty Clone Rootstock No. Planted Chardonnay 96 1103-P 223 Chardonnay 352 3309 327 Cabernet Sauvignon 5C 816 Merlot 1 3309 276 Merlot 181 3309 269 Pinot Noir 113 504 198 P.03 The soils on the ranch are mainly a decomposed granite sandy loam. This soil type drains well and is a preferred soil type for grape production. The vineyard planting can be expanded to approximately 100 acres using existing irrigation systems. This would allow production for a sizeable independent winery or "production contracts" with existing wineries. Wine grape prices have risen to all time highs and we are very impressed with the growth of the new vines. The timbered areas on the ranch are extensive and a Timber Cruise was recently conducted to determine the existing volumes in the timber stand. Two million one hundred thirty-six thousand board feet of timber gives this ranch an underlying value that can be used "as needed" or as market conditions dictate. As California's economy continues to improve, timber prices should increase with the increased demand. There is also an extensive stand of hard woods on the ranch that can be marketed as saw logs or fire wood. A copy of the cruise information is included. Planning Division FEB 2 3 1999 Oroville, California FEB -12-1998 13:15 • P.84 During the last fifteen years approximately forty thousand Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir seedlings have been planted on the ranch under die CFIP cost sharing program_ These trees are a long term investment that will help increase the value of the ranch as they mature. There are four homes located on the ranch. The main ranch house is a two story Dome with a small basement, It has a covered porch around the entire house giving it a very unique "Old Ranch biome" feeling. It has been completely remodeled, redecorated, and carpeted throughout. There are three bedrooms, two baths, a laundry room, dining room, living room, library and breakfast nook_ The four car garage/shop is detached but close to the house. The guest house is a "California Ranch" style with horizontal wood siding and knotty pine inside. It is a three bedroom, two bath home with a dining room and large living room with a rock fire place. The kitchen and baths all have new fixtures and the entire house has been repainted and carpeted recently. This home has large decks overlooking the nearby .lake. The manager's home is a large double wide mobile home with three bedrooms and two baths. It is in good condition and is located in a grove of trees with horse corrals, chicken shed, etc. The A -Frame is a cabin style home with a loft, small kitchen and bath and is located in a grove of Douglas Fir. trees. Other improvements on the ranch include a large older barn for hay, a newer workshop. for repair work and storage, three domestic wells with 12, 15 and 70 gallon per minute capacity, and a wood shed. The irrigation system. is extensive. It pipes water from upstream Berry Creek to the high reservoir where it is gravity :flow to the 100 acres of pasture and 10+ acres of Christmas trees. There is also a main line intercomecting the three largest lakes and water can be moved from one to the other. A 25 horse power pump was installed at the lower lake so that water could be moved to the upper lake for gravity irrigation if needed. All pipes are underground and the system works extremely well. Planning Division FEB 2 3 1998 Oroville, Calitornia FEB -12-1998 13:16 P.05 The equipment included with the ranch is listed on a separate sheet attached. It is well maintained and more than adequate to meet the needs of the ranch. OFFERING PRICE: $1.9 million cash or terms acceptable to the seller -----=CONTACT------- Land & Investment Properties Sales & Leasing ED BECKER REAL ESTATE (916) 534-6184 (916) 520.1927 (Mobile) 2415 Fifth Avenue (916) 534.3283 (Fax) Oroville, CA 95965 (916) 846.2482 (Res,) Planning Division F E 8 2 3 1998 Oroville, California FEL -12-1999 13:16 April 14, 1997 • P.06 • Greg R Kostick CvnsulUng Fomoter Lic. 92194 ✓ P.O. Box sm Orovlile. CA 95%6 (916) 533-0677 Mr_ Dar Datwyler 295 Zink Road Berry Creek, CA 95916 BE: Timber appraisal for Zink Ranch, Butte County California Dear Mr. Dar Datwyler Recently I conducted a timber cruise on your property in Butte County for the purpose of providing you with an accurate estimate of your standing inventory and for expanding the _cruise data to determine the potential value of your timber under the current market conditions and a comparison to the market high over the last five years, The property was stratified into homogeneous timber types and cruised under a variable plot method. Seven types were recognized. The cruise intensity of one plot for every two acres was utilized. The plots were aligned on a map at random locations before entering the field. Diameter at breast height (DBH, to the nearest 2 inch class) and height (log height) measurements were taken on each measure trera. Below is a breakdown of volume by species for each timber type in thousand board feet (Mgr): Manning Division E E B 2 3 1998 oroville, California Douglar Whits Total Ta mber Tres Ponderosa Sugar glr Fir Cedar VQIUMQ Acreage mixed CoAitier (High Density) 618.7 47.2 61.9 4.6 75.8 717.8 50 Nixed Conifer (Xoderate Density) 550.9 117.9• 37.1 0 265.5 974.4 190 Mixed Coaifsr (Light Density) 17.9 0 0 0 20.2 46.1 12 Hardwood (noderots'Conifer Niu) 75.6 10.6 33.0 0 52.0 172.4 42 Hardwood (Light Conker Kir) 42.6 19.5 0 0 16.1 00.2 46 Rardwood (very Light Conifer Kii) 15.4 28.5 52.2 0 0 97.1 18 Kon Timber &&n4 11.1 ILQ 2 215.2 48.2 6 1252.0 242.6 179.2 4.6 457.8 7135.2 454 Manning Division E E B 2 3 1998 oroville, California FEB -12-1998 13:16 P.O? Greg R Kostick Consulting (~orlit0r 1.k. 02194 P.O. sox $062 Orvville, CA 85966 (916) 533-M77 The following gross harvest values were assigned to the various timber species: 1997 Delivered Log 5 YR High Delivered SSp.ecies Pri a per,, -MB Lo "ce per MBF Ponderosa pine $525 $900 Sugar pine $S50 $900 Dougla$-fir $500 $750 White fir $400 $575 Cedar $500 $525 Approximately 75% of the timber could be harvested after filing a timber harvest plan with the California Department of Forestry_ A landowner can also harvest up to 10% of the timber volume per year to remove dead and dying timber under an exemption permit. If you have any questions or comments on how I determined any of the above mentioned information please don't hesitate to call. Sincerely, Greg P. Kostick Planning Division FEB'2 3 1998 oroville, California I Yankee 4 .1 01) Af r -1 /� y �>• .� f f%/ � �J' {``w fJ ,� j 1 .� - f � \ 4+sRL,r��l V� � Ifo• ' ' - � 1 JL; P F. 1 J ��J �• •zee i ,_s �� •,• I' i �j - � s` �. 6- r s, c: :x,27 ; 7`' - 'ti` } ` •' � i ' -.2G I ' ` I •a6 � t ` Picnic Lake .Asea PLU A S � �•� l � BIg Derry Creek . r—._aSoy`� ' '1 `7� •� 1` Bdm R"XK err� .... w i rf.`u6< a .��r i f. I �'s 13r v 'i ♦�.+ '� 1�r1• 1 ', di, �� r 1 7ti� �` i � T- .�;� =aa=a=agC� ] •- �— � j i190 �. /��' 1 1 . ,.a ,+��'•� \� v I ,,. I ` _ C, _ '` y L aw OSI eft . l MAI 0 11 ODP` ��, • �4rd ,� �_. ;'' aM3js. 1 Q 3,; ; , I .; it rr,2,ta �.°ck 34 ct .� : ^o� `:`�_ i I' i ` 6„9RaceC v' .. eA 73o9 • rr1,r ,t� • j I•i I i 1 l' Ro+° ♦ } LU LL ti x i• ri i ctr, I 1 - - -'-'-' FEB -12-1993 13:1? P.09 .i � ••F V ` 1 Y'r � �T V�� e a3 � O 1 f CE i w U, f 1 ti ,rr � r TOTAL P.09 , I en, CL 0 62-- 2y � �®% �sa-Tw•y c�2 � ®�`Z_2bO_ �� CQ�s i—� � ► lo - 002- 30 2Ll O- 0 r; 0 ! "pj DILA - (� . l� � r - III _ viii -- _ u; -__: ii ii -- u - _- u __ �i i - -- ii� ; _. - _ _ i�� iii iii _ iu i� ._ EL: 062 240 007 000 STATUSA DATWYLER DARWIN R & ELEANOR TRUS DATWYLER DARWIN R & ELEANOR TRUS P O BOX 604 DIABLO CA 94528 , EL: 062 110 002 000 STATUS: A ROWE JOHN & JOAN 2000 CHALLENGER AVE OROVILLE CA 95965 EL: 062 240 003 000 STATUS: A ZINK ERMA E FAMILY TRUST ZINK ERMA E TRUSTEE P O BOX 466 OROVILLE CA 95965 TL: 062 250 002 000 STATUS: A COOK JAMES E ETAL C/O STARKEY OPAL 555 COBBLESTONE LANE MANTECA CA 95336 EL: 062 250 003 000 STATUS: A BUCHNERRAYMOND J JR 18611 NE 184TH ST BRUSH PRAIRIE WA 98606 EL: 062 250 004 000 STATUS: A QUINTANA VAL J & EDNA E 1111 BRERETON WAY OROVILLE CA 95965 EL: 062 250 008 000 STATUS: A REDDING GEORGE E ETAL 2560 BATES AVE CONCORD CA 94520 EL: 062 250 010 000 STATUS: A QUINTING CHARLES L III SS 1486 45TH AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 94122 0 EL: 062 250 011 000 STATUS: A NELSON JEFFREY C & GLENDA D JT STAR ROUTE BOX 55 BERRY CREEK CA 95916 - EL: 062 250 012 000 STATUS: A ZOGGAS JACQUELINE J SS C/O LAKOMY, JACQUELINE J P O BOX 2356 OROVILLE CA 95965 EL: 062 250 013 000 STATUS: A PEDRINI RONALD J & JUDITH E 48670 HWY 70 QUINCY CA 95971 EL: 062 250 019 000 STATUS: A FEATHER LAKE RESORT INC PO BOX 876 CONCORD CA 94522 . K: 062 250 024 000 STATUS: A CHAPA JOHN & D ERNESTINE JT P O BOX 9 BERRY CREEK CA 95916 EL: 062 250 025 000 STATUS: A BERRY CREEK COMMUNITY SERVICES D P O BOX 387 | BERRY CREEK CA 95916 EL: 062 260 030 000 STATUS: A PERKINS LOREN V LIVING TRUST PERKINS LOREN V TRUSTEE 1834 BALD ROCK RD ' BERRY CREEK CA 95916 ELf 062 260 032 000 STATUS: A TABARES PETER & MEYRELL K P O BOX 14 BERRY CREEK CA 95916 EL: 062 260 041 000 STATUS: A JACKMAN ROSALIE P 43 ZINK ROAD BERRY CREEK CA 95916 EL: 062 260 042 000 STATUS: A ' STRONGE FAMILY TRUST STRONGE BRENDAN J & THERESA P TR 2078 24TH AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 94116-1218 0! 062 260.044 000 STATUS: A CARASH ,WD-LIAM LIVING TRUST - . CARASH WILLIAM Tp/BTEE PO BOX 93 BERRY CREEK CA 95916 ' - ELv 062 260 047 000 STATUS: A PETERSON LOUIS J & AGNES F REV T PETERSON LOUIS J & AGNES F TRUST 362 YERBA BUENA LOS ALTOS CA 94022 EL: 062 620 001 000 STATUS: A ' SILLER BROS INC 1255 SMITH RD YUBA CITY CA 95991 EL: 062 250 027 000 STATUS: A GILLESPIE MICHAEL D & DONNA 722 CHESTNUT ST YUBA CITY CA 95991 EL: 062 250 028 000 STATUS: A SALISBURY RUTHIE LORRAINE 372 ZINK RD BERRY CREEK CA 95916 I USE PERMIT BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APR 2 4 1998 DATE: (Certified Mail Rec.) UP 98-21 PERMIT NO. 062-240-007, 062-110-003, 062-250-022 & 026 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. Pursuant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Butte and the special conditions set fbrt belokv: The Okizu Foundation is hereby granted a Use Permit in accordance with application filed: February 23, 1998 to allow a camp in a U (Unclassified) zone, identified as APN 062-240-007, 062-110- 003, 062-250-022 & 026. 1. 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- 62. 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 24 months of the delivery of the countersigned permit to the Permittee. 3. If any use for which a use permit has been granted is not established within two years of the date of receipt of the countersigned permit by the Permittee, the permit shall become null and void and reapplication and a new permit shall be required! to establish the use. 4. 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. 5. Minor changes may be approved administratively by the Directors of Development Services, Environmental Health, or Public W6rks 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. FINDINGS: Section 1: Environmental Findings. ti N A. Find that an Initial Study was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act which identified potential significant environmental effects that the project may have, but provisions in the project plans or proposals agreed to by the applicant would mitigate such effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would occur; and, B. The design of the subdivision and improvements has the potential to cause environmental damage to fish or wildlife or their habitat and the collection of Department of Fish and Game Environmental Filing Fees is required; and, C. Find that the Planning Commission has independently reviewed, analyzed and considered the proposed Negative Declaration with mitigation measures prior to making its decision on the project, and hereby finds that the Negative Declaration adequately represents impacts associated with this project; and, Section 2: Zoning Ordinance Findings. A. The proposed use 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 property, or be detrimental to the health and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the .neighborhood, or to the general health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the County as supported by the following facts: The physical characteristics of the site, including available parking, access, sewage disposal areas, and water availability will accommodate the proposed use; and, 2. The vehicle traffic generated by the proposed camp will not cause any significant impacts because Zink and Bald Rock Roads do not have high volumes of traffic, the vehicles will arrive over an'extended time period and will depart when vehicle traffic on Zink and Bald Rock Roads is at a minimum, and The use will not create any aesthetic impacts because all proposed structures are not located near Zink Road and extensive vegetation along Zink Road blocks the view of the property, and all outside lighting will be required to be fully shielded and directed straight downwards; ana, 4. Approximately 80% of the project site will remain in open space, and no significant impacts will occur to potential timber harvesting or livestock grazing; and, Conditions have been included that will reduce erosion, wildlife habitat, noise, public services, and aesthetic impacts to a less than significant level; and, B. The Unclassified zone allows, with a Use Permit, campsities and quasi -public uses and the Agricultural -Residential and Timber -Mountain General Plan Land Use designations state that quasi -public uses and outdoor recreational facilities are Secondary Uses; and Section 3: Action. 4 A. Subject to the findings indicated in Sections 1 and 2 of this report, move to approve the Use Permit for the Okizu Foundation on APN 062-240-007, 062-110-003, 062-250-022 & 026 for a camp for children with cancer. Approval shall be subject to the following conditions: B.. Conditions of Approval: 1. Limit soil work to periods of dry weather between April 15 to November 15 unless an erosion control plan for wet weather conditions is prepared by a civil engineer or other qualified professional and approved by the Department of Public Works. Mulch protect, Hydro -seed, or otherwise stabilize the soil on all areas that have been disturbed or have been cleared of vegetation and are of erodible material. (MM) 2. Structures, dumping, fill material, and/or excavation shall not be allowed in any area having a slope of 30% or greater. (MM) 3. Structures, dumping, fill material, and/or excavation, except for access requirements such as a bridge, shall not be allowed within 100 feet of the top of bank of Berry Creek: Limited vegetation removal necessary for flood control and/or to reduce fire hazard is permissible, however, all vegetation removal shall be approved by the California Department of Fish and Game prior to removal. (MM) 4. Prior to any clearing, grading and/or construction in a streambed, including intermittent streams, obtain a California Fish and Game 1604 Streambed Alteration permit as per Department of Fish & Game requirements. (MM) 5. The access road from Zink Road to the main parking lot at the lodge, and the main parking lot at the lodge, shall be covered with at least two (2) inches of Class 2 aggregate material and maintained thereafter. (MM) 6. All new fencing on the project site shall be limited to a maximum of 5 wire strands. The lowest strand shall be at least 16" above the ground and the upper strand shall be no higher than 48" above the ground. (MM) 7. Amplified music shall be limited to Friday and Saturdays only, with no music occurring past 10 p.m. (MM) 8. A pressurized water system, that meets all Fire Department requirements, shall be installed prior to completion of the lodge. (MM) 9. An on-site recycling system shall be established at the camp. Materials to be recycled shall include, but not limited to, aluminum cans, glass,, plastics, newspaper, cardboard, and steel cans. The recyclable materials shall be taken to a recycling center. (MM) 10. All outside lights on the project site shall be fully shielded and directed straight downwards. Mercury vapor lighting fixtures shall not be installed. Lighting of the playing fields shall not be permitted. (MM) 3 ti N 11. Applicant shall provide a copy of any archaeological surveys conducted on the property to the Planning Division for review. Applicant shall follow the recommendations of the Planning Division for protection of historic or archaeological resources. During construction, should any archaeological artifacts be discovered, the Planning Division shall be notified immediately, and all work shall cease until a qualified archaeologist has examined the artifacts and the site, submitted his or her findings to the Planning Division, and recommended clearance to continue. Recommencement of construction shall be upon the approval of the Planning Division. (MM) 12. Prior to issuance of building permits meet the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, including, but not limited to, water quality certification, Construction Activity Storm Water Permit, solid waste disposal plan, and wastewater treatment and disposal plans. 13. Existing buildings shall be made to comply with current Building and Zoning regulations for the intended new use of the buildings or the existing buildings which shall be put to a new use shall be made to comply with current building and zoning regulations. 14. During the months of November through March, the number of people using the camp facility per gathering shall not exceed 50. 15. 'Prior to the first camping session, contact Enloe Flightcare to notify them of the camp's location and to assist in setting up an appropriate emergency helicopter landing area on the protect site. 16. Applicant must also comply with all other applicable State and local statutes, ordinances and regulations. 17. Prior to the issuance of building permits obtain encroachment pen -nit for all new or existing driveway approaches and construct them to County standards, as specified in County Improvement Standards. 18. Prior to the issuance of building permits deed to Butte County, in fee simple, 30 feet of right-of-Nvay from the centerline of Zink Road. The right-of-wav shall be sufficient for the installation of standard No. S-5 at all street intersections. 19. Prior to the issuance of building permits a plan for a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Department.of Public Works. The drainage plans shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained 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. 20. Construction, installation, or development of structures or facilities on the parcels/lots shall comply with the latest California Fire Safe Regulations, (Public Resources Code 4290), and all other applicable State and County codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of application for improvement permits. E 21. Building identification and/or addresses shall be installed in conformance with Public Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted at the beginning of building construction and maintained continuously thereafter. 22. A pressurized community water system for fire protection is required. The specific locations and fire flow requirements shall be in accordance with the Fire Department specifications and to the satisfaction of the County Fire Warden. Average required hydrant spacing 1,000 feet, hydrant size four (4). inches, and residual fire flow 1;000 gpm for a duration of two hours. Submit plans to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 23. Applicant shall run at least four (4) percolation tests in proposed development area. 24. ; he carp ;acility shall meet the !-Post recent State of California Organized Camp regulations. 25. Applicant shall obtain a Public Water Supply permit from the Butte County Environmental Health Department. 26. Applicant shall meet State of California Water Quality Control Board rules and regulations for sewage disposal and other concerns in their letter dated March 18, 1998. 27. Applicant shall submit plans for all food preparation areas and operate under a permit from the Butte County Environmental Health Department. 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. /l Dated: .Ti NOTE: ksu.,nce of this ! Ise Permit does not 1waive requirement of obtainling Building and He«Pch Department permits before starting construction, nor does it waive any other requirements. CC: Land Development Division Building Division Health Department Department of Forestry Butte Coupfy Planning Commission Chairman 5 The Okizu Foundation - proposed Negative Declaration with mitigation measures regarding environmental impacts and Use Permit to create Camp Okizu, a public/quasi public use to allow a non-profit organization to operate with components for dining, food prep., staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space, for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp on property zoned "U" (Unclassified) located at 195 Zink Road, identified as AP#062-240-007, 062-110-003, and 062-250-022, 026, Berry Creek. (SB) (UP98-21) (VIDEO) A video of the site was shown. Mr. Betts gave a brief summary of the project. Mr. Sanders asked the Commission if they wanted to view another video that staff had on the camp that came off of a bay area T.V. station. The Commission agreed. The video was not shown as there was a malfunction with the tape in the V.C.R. Chairman Lambert asked if there was a spokesperson available from the foundation. Michael Amalon, Vice -Chair of the Okizu Foundation. Mr. Amalon said that he is on the faculty at Stanford and is a pediatric oncologist at the Lucille Packard Childrens Hospital. Mr. Amalon said that Okizu is a recreational and peer support program for families of children who are affected by pediatric cancers of various kinds. He said throughout northern California, the treatment centers in the bay area, as well as Sacramento, participate in this program and that any child who has or has had any kind of cancer and their family is eligible through the foundation. All programs are provided free of charge and is a residential typical summer camp for patients. Okizu has similar types of programs for siblings, offers family weekends for the entire family and have a teen and young adult group that do weekend trips. The principal behind the program is to primarily provide the families an opportunity to get together and interact and provide each other with peer support. Mr. Amalon said that the value for the patients, besides the peer interaction, it provides for them a normalizing, mainstreaming kind of summer camp experience that demonstrates to them that in spite of their illness, they are still able to accomplish the kinds of tasks that other children would be accomplishing in the same time frame to play the same games, to do the same sports, acquire the same skills. Up until this point, Mr. Amalon said that the foundation has been renting a facility in Nevada City and has been in operation for 17 sununers. Their clientele has grown so, that they have outgrown the amount of time that is available to them at the facility they are renting. He said that the foundation has been looking for a place where they could build a permanent home for the program for some time. Mr. Amalon said that last year the foundation operated for five weeks during the summer with approximately 120 campers and 60 staff during the residential camp weeks. He said that in the current schedule, there are four weekends. for families, two in the spring and two in the fall. One of their largest camps included almost 300 people, which is more than they would like to have. He said that if they had a facility available to them, they could decrease the number and spread out the time, so that the experience would be more personal. He said that the teen and adult trips are usually to other locations, such as Yosemite, camping on the coast, etc. Mr. Amalon said that the Berry Creek site would primarily be residential camps in the summer. Butte County Planning Commission Minutes - April 9. 1998 Chairman Lambert asked the age span of the children. Mr. Amalon said that the residential summer camp is from age 6 to 17. Most of the older kids, 16-17 years of age are in the junior staff or counselor in training programs. The staff to camper ratio is approximately one adult to every two campers. During the time when patients are on site, they usually have five to seven nurses from the pediatric oncology medical centers, one or two physicians from the treatment centers to provide medical support. The programs are designed to provide a community that is safe for the kids to express their feelings as well as to experience the fun things about being in a summer camp setting. Mr. Amalon said that they try to bring in elements of environmental education and have several staff members who are interested in doing nature walks and environmental projects with the kids, which the setting in a rural forested area is very important in that prospective. Commissioner Mooney said he was concerned with the fact that when a Use Permit is granted, it runs with the land and in the interest of the Commission, they are concerned if at some time the Foundation was to get too big or find another site, they want to avoid a large militant, anti -social group of people running a camp that the community would not 'be in support of. Mr. Amalon said that this program has been operating for 17 summers and that their intent is to acquire a site that will allow it to exist in perpetuity, as long as the program can be maintained. He said that the foundation has no intent of moving on and that they are looking for a permanent home for the program. He also said that the program has broad community support that feeds into the program from a wide geographic area and that their intention and track record suggests that this is a long term project. The hearing was opened to the public. Barbara Rennard, speaking on behalf of the Zink Family, said that the Zink family has.a long and proud history of community involvement and support in Butte County, and as a family, the recommend approval of the Okizu Foundation request. Gerald Reed, owner of the Berry Creek General Store, said that this project is something that community has been hoping to see come along. Mr. Reed said that Butte County, as well as Berry Creek needs a project like this and urged the Commission to approve the project. John Chappa, property owner to the south of proposed project, said he had concerns with sewage disposal; the increase in traffic density on Bald Rock Road; erosion control due to construction of buildings, etc.; water sources; and the noise and dust in regard to the construction. Dean Randolph, lives on the last portion of Zink Ranch, said that he supports the concept of the camp, but questions what the camp will be used for in the off season. Roberta Gerden, Zink family member, said that she would like to see that the Zink Family Cemetery access is retained by the Zink family. t^—. Butte County Planning Commission Minutes -April 9, 1998 John Bell, Developer of Camp Okizu, said he was happy to hear such positive support. Mr. Bell said that in reference to the sewage disposal concern, there appears to be adequate soil where development will occur but that sewage effluent can be pumped elsewhere on the property for proper disposal, if necessary. In reference to water sources on the property, Mr. Bell said there are currently three working wells. In reference to Bald Rock Road traffic, Mr. Bell said that the project will create an increase in the traffic. In reference to the erosion concern due to construction, Mr. Bell said they would try hard to be aware of the impact on the environment and that their plans for development sit back considerably away from property lines. Commissioner Nelson asked how many children will be served. Mr. Bell said they have between 150 to 200 children. Mr. Bell said that in the current location of the camp, if they were able to run more weeks out of the year, they could bring the number down, between 100 to 120 children, with approximately 60 staff members. Commissioner Nelson asked what will be done during off season. Mr. Bell said at this time, it is not a primary concern, but later on, they would like to be able to rent the facility out, as it would be nice way to earn extra income. Commissioner Nelson asked if their funding was continuous. Mr. Bell said yes and in reference to the Zink Family Cemetery, Mr. Bell said that it would be preserved. Chairman Lambert asked about the private vehicles on the weekend trips. Mr. Bell said ideally, 200 people. He said that 300 people was a maximum, because of their time limits at their current facility. At the Berry Creek site, the occupancy will be closer to 200 for the family camp weekend. Commissioner Cage asked if Mr.Bell had read all of the conditions, and if he had any questions. Mr. Bell said that the road improvement would be difficult and a financial strain. Chairman Lambert said that she supports the concept of the camp, but suggested that the there be a two year review of the project. This would enable the applicant to come back with a status report and possibly amend, review or modify conditions. Chairman Lambert said she was concerned that if the Use Permit was granted, it will run with the land, and if there are other types of large groups on 500 acres, those groups might not be appropriate. Mr. Sanders said that the permit could be made specific to camps for children. Butte County Planning Commission Minutes - April 9, 1998 Commissioner Leland said that a Use Permit establishes a use as a recreational facility, the Commission is concerned that maybe a biker club or a jail inmate club could come in which could have over 1,000 campers. Chairman Lambert asked if a condition should be added in reference to a change in property ownership. She said that if the property owners were to change, the Commission should maybe have an opportunity to verify if the new owners had a compatible or desired use. Commissioner Leland agreed with Chairman Lambert. He said that the permit should be made specific, i.e., age of children, children who have cancer or are handicapped, number of personnel, etc. Chairman Lambert questioned the off season. Commissioner Mooney asked if public complaint could initiate action by the Department of Development Services. Mr. Sanders said yes, that it would initiate a review. He said that the permit would need to define what uses are permitted in the off season. Commissioner Cage asked if it was too costly to have the camp year around. Mr. Bell said that the children are normally in school. Mr. Amalon said that there would be opportunities to have weekend programs during vacation weeks or other uses of smaller groups during the season other than in the summer. It would never be as big of group as just because the children are not available because they are in school. Commissioner Cage asked if the program has children that are unable to go to school. Mr. Amalon said that there are some kids that have physical limitations or other types of things about the status of their health that would not enable them to go to school. From a medical perspective, they try to keep the kids in a school environment as much as possible. Commissioner Cage asked if a school was proposed at this location. Mr. Amalon said at this time, it is not a part of the proposed plan. Chairman Lambert was concerned about the off season usage. Mr. Amalon said that if the facilities are rented, they would have to be cautious to whom they rented to or else they will be in trouble when they return with the kids in the summer. He said that at this time, there are no plans to rent the camp out, they would just like to reserve the option in the future for a potential income to continue to support the program. Chairman Lambert asked staff if conditions were to be met within two years on a use permit. -: Butte County Planning Commission Minutes - April 9, 1998 Mr. Sanders said that applicants have two years in which they can exercise the permit. Conditions, unless specifically stated, need to be completed when they start the use. Mr. Don Zink, resident on Zink Road, said that a school bus travels on Zink Road daily and that the school is on a smaller road than Zink Road. He said that the condition in reference J� to the road should be eliminated. Mr. Zink asked if there was going to be any community jobs created. Leo Merle, working with Okizu Foundation, said that he felt clarification was needed on Condition No. 13, in reference to the buildings. Rick Farley, representing the Okizu lender, asked if the conditions could not be made so narrow that Okizu would be unable to get financing. He said that if the Commission specified a two year review, it could cause Okizu to not obtain a loan. Glen Johnson, resident on Zink Road, said that logging trucks use Zink Road every year heavily because of the condition of Bald Rock Road. Mr. Johnson said he felt that the road issue for Okizu was not a concern, except for their driveways going into their property. John Chappa, said that the conditions of Zink Road and Bald Rock Road are literally the same and felt that no improvement was needed to the road, except for the egress. Mr. Amalon said in reference to employment, their current plan is to retain the current site manager and maintenance people. He said that there would be some construction jobs, food service and other maintenance jobs and that their intent would be to hire local people. Gerald Reed said the only restriction he would like to see placed on the use is that the facility not be used for the retention or holding of a rehab for juveniles, etc. He again urged the Commission to approve the project. The hearing was closed to the public. Mr. Betts stated that there will be two kinds of camps, weekend and week long.camps, which children will arrive in buses and create little impact on the roads. During weekend camps, vehicles will arrive from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning and will leave on Sunday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to noon, in which short term impacts are expected. In reference to erosion control, Condition Nos. 1 through 5, soil work will be limited to dry periods of weather during April 15th and November 15th, unless an Erosion Control plan is provided. Areas cleared of vegetation must be protected. No construction or development will be allowed on any slope 30 percent or greater. Construction will not be allowed, except for a bridge, within 100 feet of Berry Creek, which will prevent erosion. The access road from Zink Road to the main parking lot of the lodge must be graveled. Mr. Betts said there will be numerous individual septic tanks and leach fields which must be approved by the Environmental Health Department. Mr. Betts said the foundation will have to meet certain requirements of the State from other agencies. In reference to the off season usage, it is recommended that during November through March, the number of people using the camp facility should be no more than 50. Butte County Planning Commission Minutes - April 9, 1998 Commissioner Mooney said that wording within Condition No. 1 should be changed from Planning Division to the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Leland and Commissioner Mooney both felt that Condition 18 should remain and that Condition No. 19 be deleted. Commission Cage asked if there was other parking beside the main parking lot. Mr. Betts said that there is adequate parking, and internal circulation will be by golf carts and smaller vehicles. It was moved by Commissioner Leland, seconded by Commissioner Mooney, and unanimously carried to approve the Use Permit for Okizu Foundation, AP#062-240-007, 062-110-003, 062-250-022 & 026; subject to the following findings and conditions in Exhibit "A" and with the following changes: Condition No. 1 Delete reference to Planning Division and specify the Department of Public Works; and Condition No. 11 Include the following language "Applicant shall provide a copy of any archaeological surveys conducted on the property to the Planning Division for review. Applicant shall follow the recommendations of the Planning Division for protection of historic or archaeological resources."; and Condition No. 13 Insert clause "which shall be put to a new use" after "Existing buildings" and delete the clause "or the existing buildings shall be demolished." Condition No. 14 Change "December" to "November." Condition No. 19 Delete. Condition No. 23 Change reference from "500 gpm" to "1,000 gpm for a duration of two hours." Section 1: Environmental Findings. A. Find that an Initial Study was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act which identified potential significant environmental effects that the project may have, but provisions in the project plans or proposals agreed to by the applicant would mitigate such effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would occur; and, ` B. The design of the subdivision and improvements has the potential to cause environmental damage to fish or wildlife or their habitat and the collection of Department of Fish and Game Environmental Filing Fees is required; and, Butte County Planning Commission Minutes -A pri 1 9, 1998 C. Find that the Planning Commission has independently reviewed, analyzed and considered the proposed Negative Declaration with mitigation measures prior to making its decision on the project, and hereby finds that the Negative Declaration adequately represents impacts associated with this project; and, Section 2: Zoning Ordinance Findings. - A. The proposed use 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 property, or be detrimental to the health and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood, or to the general health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the County as supported by the following facts: 1. The physical characteristics of the site, including available parking, access, sewage disposal areas, and water availability will accommodate the proposed use; and, 2. The vehicle traffic generated by the proposed camp will not cause any significant impacts because Zink and Bald Rock Roads do not have high volumes of traffic, the vehicles will arrive over an extended time period and will depart when vehicle traffic on Zink and Bald Rock Roads is at a minimum, and 3. The use will not create any aesthetic impacts because all proposed structures are not located near Zink Road and extensive vegetation along Zink Road blocks the view of the property, and all outside lighting will be required to be fully shielded and directed straight downwards; and, 4. Approximately 80% of the project site will remain in open space, and no significant impacts will occur to potential timber harvesting or livestock grazing; and, 5. Conditions have been included that will reduce erosion, wildlife habitat, noise, public services, and aesthetic impacts to a less than significant level; and, B. The Unclassified zone allows, with a Use Permit, campsites and quasi -public uses and the Agricultural -Residential and Timber -Mountain General Plan Land Use designations state that quasi -public uses and outdoor recreational facilities are Secondary Uses; and Section 3: Action. A. Subject to the findings indicated in Sections 1 and 2 of this report, move to approve 'the Use Permit for the Okizu Foundation on AP#062-240-007, 062-110-003, 062- 250-022 & 026 for a camp for children with cancer. Approval shall be subject to the following conditions: Butte County Planning Commission Minutes - April 9. 1998 B. Conditions of Approval: Planning Division Limit soil work to periods of dry weather between April 15 to November 15 unless an erosion control plan for wet weather conditions is prepared by a civil engineer or other qualified professional and approved by the Department of Public Works. Mulch protect,- Hydro -seed, or otherwise stabilize the soil on all areas that have been disturbed or have been cleared of vegetation and are of erodible material. (MM) 2. Structures, dumping, fill material, and/or excavation shall not be allowed in any area having a slope of 30% or greater. (MM) Structures, dumping, fill material, and/or excavation, except for access requirements such as a bridge, shall not be allowed within 100 feet of the top of bank of Berry Creek. Limited vegetation removal necessary for flood control and/or to reduce fire hazard is permissible, however, all vegetation removal shall be approved by the California Department of Fish. and Game prior to removal. (MM). 4. Prior to any clearing, grading and/or construction in a stream bed, including intermittent streams, obtain a California Fish and Game 1604 Streambed Alteration permit as per Department of Fish & Game requirements. (MM) The access road from Zink Road to the main parking lot at the lodge, and the main parking lot at the lodge, shall be covered with at least two (2) inches of Class 2 aggregate material and maintained thereafter. (MM) 6. All new fencing on the project site shall be limited to a maximum of 5 wire strands. The lowest strand shall be at least 16" above the ground and the upper strand shall be no higher than 48" above the ground. (MM) Amplified music shall be limited to Friday and Saturdays only, with no music occurring past 10 p.m. (MM) A pressurized water system, that meets all Fire Department requirements, shall be installed prior to completion of the lodge. (MM) 9. An on-site recycling system shall be established at the camp. Materials to be recycled shall include, but not limited to, aluminum cans, glass, plastics, newspaper, cardboard, and steel cans. The recyclable materials shall be taken to a recycling center. (MM) 10. All outside lights on the project . site shall be fully shielded and directed straight downwards. Mercury vapor lighting fixtures shall not be installed. Lighting of the playing fields shall not be permitted. (MM) BLItte County Planning Commission Minutes- April 9. 1998 11. Applicant shall provide a copy of any archaeological surveys conducted on the property to the Planning Division for review. Applicant shall follow the recommendations of the Planning Division for protection of historic or archaeological resources and during construction, should any archaeological artifacts be discovered, the Planning Division shall be notified immediately, and all work shall cease until a qualified archaeologist has examined the artifacts and the site, submitted his or her findings to the Planning Division, and recommended clearance to continue. Recommencement of construction shall be upon the approval of the Planning Division. (MM) 12. Prior to issuance of building permits meet the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, including, but not limited to, water quality certification, Construction Activity Storm Water Permit, solid waste disposal plan, and wastewater treatment and disposal plans. 13. Existing buildings which shall be put to a new use shall be made to comply with current Building and Zoning regulations for the intended new use. 14. During the months of November through March, the number of people using the camp facility per gathering shall not exceed 50. 15. Prior to the first camping session, contact Enloe Flightcare to notify them of the camp's location and to assist in setting up an appropriate emergency helicopter -landing area on the project site. 16. Applicant must also comply with all other applicable State and local statutes, ordinances and regulations. Public Works 17. Prior to the issuance of building permits obtain encroachment permit for all new or existing driveway approaches and construct them to County standards, as specified in County Improvement Standards. 18. Prior to the issuance of building permits deed to Butte County, in fee simple, 30 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Zink Road. The right-of-way shall be sufficient for the installation of standard No. S-5 at all street intersections. 19. Prior to the issuance of building permits a plan for a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plans shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained 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. Fire Department Butte County Planning Commission Minutes - April 9, 1998 20. Construction, installation or development of structures or facilities on the parcels/lots shall comply with the latest California Fire Safe Regulations, (Public Resources Code 4290), and all other applicable State and County codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of application for improvement permits. 21. Building identification and/or addresses shall be installed in conformance with Public Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted at the beginning of building construction and maintained continuously thereafter: 22. A pressurized community water system for fire protection is required. The specific locations and fire flow requirements shall be in accordance with the Fire Department specifications and to the satisfaction of the County Fire Warden. Average required hydrant spacing 1,000 feet, hydrant size four (4) inches, and residual fire flow 1,000 gpm for a duration of two hours. Submit plans to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. Environmental Heath 23. Applicant shall run at least four (4) percolation tests in proposed development area. 24. The camp facility shall meet the most recent State.of California Organized Camp regulations. 25. Applicant shall obtain a Public Water Supply permit from the Butte County Environmental'Health Department. 26. Applicant shall meet State of California Water Quality Control Board rules and regulations for.sewage disposal and other concerns in their letter dated March 18, 1998. 27. Applicant shall submit plans for all food preparation areas and operate under a permit from the Butte County Environmental Health Department. �� —Butte County Planning Commission Minutes - April 9, 1998 AGENDA REPORT •' TO: Honorable Chair and Planning Commission FROM: Department of Development Services, Planning Division DATE: March 30, 1998 REQUEST: Use Permit UP 98-21 for the Okizu Foundation on APN 062-240-007, 062-110- 003, 062-250-022 & 026: A request for a Use Permit for a public/quasi-public use to allow a non-profit organization to operate a summer camp for children with cancer and their families. The project site is located on the west side of Zink Road, approximately 1 mile north of Bald Rock Road, at 295 Zink Road, Berry Creek area. The site is zoned U (Unclassified) and has a General Plan land use designation of Agricultural Residential and Timber -Mountain. The project site is located in Supervisorial District No. 1. RELATED ITEMS: None FOR: Planning Commission Meeting of April 9, 1998 SUMMARY: The proposed public/quasi-public camp use requires a Use Permit in the Unclassified zone and is a Secondary Use in the Agricultural -Residential and Timber -Mountain General Plan Land Use designations. Staff recommends approval with conditions and findings contained in this report. APPLICABLE BUTTE COUNTY REGULATIONS: This Use Permit application is submitted pursuant to Butte County Code Sections: 24-45 (Use Permits) which requires that an application be submitted and a public hearing be held by the Planning Commission. The Commission may grant a Use Permit when it finds that the proposed use 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 or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood, or to the general health,, safety and welfare of the residents of the County. 24-230.C.5 (Unclassified Zone) which requires that a conditional Use Permit be obtained for quasi -public uses. 24-305.450 - Definition of a Quasi -Public Use: "A use operated by a private non-profit, recreational, charitable, fraternal, or medical institution, association or organization, said use having the purpose primarily of serving the general public..." 0 Butte County Department of Development Services 0 Planning Division 0 PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS: This project is a Use Permit request for a public/quasi-public use to allow anon -profit organization to operate a summer camp for children with cancer and their families. The camp will accommodate 250 to 300 people plus 50 to 60 staff members. The children will range in age from 6 to 17 year old. Camping sessions will last for either one week (Monday through Sunday) or for one weekend, depending on the type of camp. It is anticipated that there will be five or six week-long camps, and six or seven weekend camps. The week-long camping sessions will only take place during the summer months, and the weekend camps will occur from May through September. The applicant has indicated that the camp may be used during the winter months for weekend camps during Christmas school vacation, and possibility for retreats for staff members. The applicant is also interested in renting the facility to other organizations or businesses during the winter months. The Okizu Foundation is a non-profit organization. "Okizu" is a Sioux Indian word meaning "Unity." The specific purpose of the Okizu Foundation is to operate a recreational therapy program for children whose families are affected by childhood cancer. The Okizu Foundation has been conducting camps for children with cancer for 18 years. The camps have been held at various places in Northern California. The Okizu Foundation is purchasing the project site, which will become a permanent location for all their camps. There is no charge to attend the weekend or week-long camps. The camps are made possible through the financial support of foundations, community organizations, and private donations. The camps are also supported by the American Cancer Society and many hospitals in the Sacramento and Bay areas. Various types of camps will be held depending on the needs of the camp participants: camps for children who had or have cancer; children who have a sibling with cancer; families who have lost a child to cancer; and for children who have cancer and their immediate family members. The camp will include a large lodge area which will contain the dining hall, kitchen, an office for staff members, a cabin for kitchen staff, a laundry, a staff retreat, bathrooms, and storage and mechanical buildings. The camp will also contain an infirmary, a 900 sq. ft. crafts building, a boathouse, a pool, a gym, 26 cabins for campers and staff, and a 100 -car parking area. Outside activities will include a campfire area, a swimming and boating area, a playfield for volleyball, softball, football, and other recreation activities, and a ropes course. Not all structures and facilities will be built initially. The applicant intends to add structures and facilities as money becomes available. The children will initially sleep on open raised platforms, but as money becomes available walls and roofs will be added to the platforms. Not all facilities as shown on the site map will be constructed immediately, such as the pool and the gym. The applicant expects approximately 200 children and 50 to 60 staff members during the week-long camps, and approximately 250-300 people plus staff during the weekend family camps. For the week-long camps the children will arrive in large busses, and for the weekend camps families will arrive in private vehicles. The site is zoned U (Unclassified) and has a General Plan land use designation of Agricultural Residential and Timber. All development associated with the camp will occur within the Agricultural -Residential designation. The project site, which is 496 acres on four contiguous parcels, has been developed with four dwelling units - a two-story ranch house, a guest house, a double -wide mobile home, an A -frame cabin, and several accessory structures. The property has been planted with 15,000 Christmas trees, and 2,109 ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 2 grape vines. An extensive underground irrigation system has been constructed on the property. Logging has also occurred on the property. The terrain is gently rolling hills with open meadow pastures and abundant tree coverage, including both pine and oak trees, and riparian vegetation along Berry Creek and other drainages. Four man-made lakes are located on the property. Berry Creek traverses the site and several seasonal creeks are located on the property. The site fronts on Zink Road. PROJECT AND SURROUNDING ZONING, GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION AND EXISTING LAND USE: Described below are the project and surrounding zoning, general plan land use designation and the existing land uses. Direction Zoning General Plan Project: U Agricultural -Residential Timber -Mountain North: U Timber -Mountain . South: U Agricultural -Residential East: U Agricultural -Residential West: U Timber -Mountain Existing? Land Use Rural Residential/Christmas Trees/ Grape vines/Timber harvesting Open space Rural Residential/Open space . Rural Residential/Open space Rural Residential/Open space ANALYSIS: The proposed camp will allow the Okizu Foundation to provide the recreational therapy needs of children with cancer and for their immediate family. The camp use will significantly change the land use on portions of the project site from open space to a summer camp facility for approximately 300 people. Intense use of the project site will occur from May through September, with the most intense use being June through August when week-long camps for children will be held. The character of the project area is predominantly rural residential in a mountain setting. Land uses in the project area include residences, timber harvesting, livestock grazing, and public lands in the Plumas National Forest. Parcels in the area range in size from 1.8 to 160 acres, with the predominant parcel size being in the 2 to 9 acre range along Zink Road. There are 18 homes on the 27 parcels along Zink Road, with five of these homes opposite the project site. The lodge area will be approximately 1,000 feet from the nearest dwelling unit. Conditions have been added to this project that will reduce the impacts -caused by the camp to the nearby residents to a less than significant level and maintain a rural atmosphere. The camp use is considered to be a public/quasi-public use because it will be operated by a non-profit organization and will serve the recreational needs of children with cancer. The camp program is open to any child suffering from cancer. Public/quasi-public uses are provided for in the Unclassified zone and in the General Plan Land Use designations of Agricultural -Residential and Timber -Mountain. In addition, the Unclassified zone and the General Plan Land Use designations of Agricultural -Residential and Timber - Mountain provide for outdoor recreational facilities. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division 0 The proposed camp will increase the amount of vehicle traffic in the project area. For the week-long camps, most children will arrive and depart in buses. Three buses are normally used and these small number of bus trips in one day will not have a significant impact on vehicle circulation in the area. The small number of private vehicle trips associated with the week-long camps will also not have a significant impact on vehicle circulation in the project area. It is expected that there will be approximately ten week- long camps during the summer months. For the weekend family camps, families will arrive in their private vehicles. It is expected that there will be six to seven weekend camps during the May through September time period. Ninty-five (95) vehicles are expected, and they will arrive anywhere from noon Friday to midmorning on Saturday. On Sundays the vehicles will depart the project site between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and noon. During this time period, short term traffic impacts may occur at the intersection of Bald Rock Road and Zink Road, and at Oroville- Quincy Highway and Bald Rock Road as vehicles depart the project area. However, this coincides with off-peak usage of Bald Rock Road, Zink Road, and Oroville-Quincy Highway and will, therefore, not result in any significant impacts. Completion of the project will add the sound of human activities in the project site. Sources could include activities being held outdoors, such as children playing organized games, swimming in the lake, and singing during campfires. Additional noise may come from on-site vehicle operations, although this is not expected to be significant because electric golf carts will be used for most on-site vehicle operations. Almost every Friday night, from 8 to 10 p.m., a dance will be held at the lodge. The dances will occur outdoors and the music for the dance will be provided by an amplified sound system. The Initial Study for this project identified amplified noise as having a potentially significant impact and a mitigation of this project will allow amplified music only on Fridays and Saturdays, with no music being allowed past 10 P.M. Automobile noise will be the primary source of the noise increase, with the peak hours of noise occurring on those days that families in their private vehicles are arriving or departing the camp. The noise is not expected to be significant because it will occur during normal waking hours. The arriving and departing buses, garbage trucks, and delivery trucks will increase the noise along Bald Rock and Zink Roads, but will be few in number, the noise will be very short term in nature, and will occur during normal waking hours. Outdoor lighting was identified in the Initial Study as being potentially significant. The night skies in the project area are very dark due to the lack of night lighting in the area. The camp, through the use of unshielded and outward directed lighting, could cause a significant amount of "light pollution," which would ruin the view of the night sky. A mitigation is proposed that will require all outside lights to be fully shield and directed straight downwards. At its most intensive use, approximately 300 people will be on the site. The potential for accidents resulting in injury is relatively high given the large numbers of people. The nearest fire station (#61) is located approximately 3 miles away, but it is a volunteer fire station and may have a long response time. Station # 62, located 7.4 miles from the project site, is the closet full-time fire station. Response time from this station is approximately 15 minutes to the project site. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 2 A doctor and/or registered nurse will be on the site during camps. They will be able to provide first aid for any injury in the case of an accident. Ambulance service would be from Oroville, approximately 20 miles away. Response time by helicopter from Enloe Hospital in Chico to the site is approximately 18 minutes. The camp site will have an open field area for sports which could be used for an emergency heliport in case a camp participant requires immediate evacuation. Enloe Flightcare indicated that they can work with the applicant to set up an appropriate landing area and train camp staff in landing procedures. A condition of this project requires that the applicant contact Enloe Flightcare prior to the first camp session and notify them of the camp's location and to assist in setting up an appropriate emergency helicopter landing area on the project site. The Butte County Fire Department/California Department of Forestry is concerned about their long response time in case of a structure fire on the site. By the time the Fire Department arrives, the structure may be totally engulfed and the fire may have spread to adjoining structures an/or ignited vegetation. The Initial Study identified this as being a potentially significant impact. A pressurized water system will be required to be installed prior to completion of the lodge. The Fire Department has stated that the configuration of the water system can be determined at a later date. Most likely the pressurized water system will consist of fire boxes at each group of cabins and a fire hydrant at the lodge area. The fire boxes, which will contain a hose, a pressurized connection, and a fire nozzle for the hose, will allow camp staff to try to extinguish a fire and keep it from spreading before Fire Department personnel arrive. The Fire Department has indicated that they can conduct training sessions for camp staff on how to handle the fire hoses to prevent the spread of a fire. All wells that will be used for domestic water will be required to be installed and tested under permits from the Environmental Health Department. The project site is believed to have an adequate groundwater supply that will meet the water needs of the camp. The property also has extensive surface water rights. Sewage disposal will be handled by on-site septic systems which will be installed under permit from the Environmental Health Department. Each grouping of cabins will have its own bathroom/shower facility. Preliminary soil tests indicate that there is adequate soil for septic systems, although some cabin sites may have to be slightly adjusted to locate in an area of better soils. There is sufficient area on the property to handle the number of septics sytems that will be required to support the camp. The sewage disposal system will be required to also be approved by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. The Initial Study identified an increase in erosion and a loss of riparian habitat as being potentially significant. Several mitigations have been proposed that will reduce erosion to a less than significant level. Other mitigations will prohibit any development within 100 feet of Berry Creek, except for a bridge crossing, that will allow removal of vegetation along Berry Creek only with the approval of the Department of Fish and Game. The Butte County Department of Public Works is requesting that prior to issuance of building permits Zink Road along the site be improved to a County standard that requires a 26 foot wide paved road surface with 1 foot rock base shoulders. The site has approximately 2,700 feet of frontage along Zink Road. The Planning Commission may wish to give the applicant additional time, up to as much as five years, to construct the necessary improvements. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 5 The applicant has stated that they are interested in renting the lodge facility to other organizations or businesses for use as a retreat during the winter months. It is not known if the applicant will actually rent the facility, or if they do, how many retreats will be held. In order to- prevent excess traffic on area roads during the winter months, and to prevent a large number of people from using the facility when the deer herd may be present on the property, a condition of this project will limit the number of people per gathering to no more than 50 people during the months of December through March. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: This application has been defined as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and as such, is subject to the requirements of CEQA. An Initial Study has been prepared by County staff. Based upon a review of the Initial Study, staff has determined that the project impacts can be fully mitigated with the addition of mitigation measures added as conditions of approval for the project. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENTS: This application requires that a public hearing be advertised and held. Advertisement of the public hearing was published in a local newspaper and were mailed to all property owners within a 300 -foot radius of the subject property. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending that a Use Permit be granted to the Okizu Foundation on APN 062-240-007, 062-110-003, 062-250-022 & 026 subject to the findings and conditions contained in Exhibit "A," attached. This recommendation is based on the project's ability to meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. If the Commission cannot make the required findings to approve the project, the appropriate action would be to make a motion of intent to deny and provide Staff direction to make the necessary findings. Attachments: Development Plan Vicinity Map Site Plan Brochures (2) KAPROJECTS\UI'C\OKIZU\OKIZU. RPT ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division. ■ 2 W i I_ USE PERMIT BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: (Certified Mail Rec.) UP 98-21 PERMIT NO. 062-240-007, 062-110-003, 062-250-022 & 026 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. Pursuant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Butte and the special conditions set forth below: The Okizu Foundation is hereby granted a Use Permit in accordance with application filed: February 23, 1998 to allow a camp in a U (Unclassified) zone, identified as APN 062-240-007, 062-110- 003, 062-250-022 & 026. 1. 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- 62. 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 24 months of the delivery of the countersigned permit to the Permittee. 3. If any use for which a use permit has been granted is not established within two years of the date of receipt of the countersigned permit by the Permittee, the permit shall become null and void and reapplication and a new permit shall be required to establish the use. 4. 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. 5. 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. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 7 0 >F'INDINGS: Section 1: Environmental Findings. A. Find that an Initial Study was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act which identified potential significant environmental effects that the project may have, but provisions in the project plans or proposals agreed to by the applicant would mitigate such effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would occur; and, B. The design of the subdivision and improvements has the potential to cause environmental damage to fish or wildlife or their habitat and the collection of Department of Fish and Game Environmental Filing Fees is required; and, ' C. Find that the Planning Commission has independently reviewed, analyzed and considered the proposed Negative Declaration with mitigation measures prior to making its decision on the project, and hereby finds that the Negative Declaration adequately represents impacts associated with this project; and, Section 2: Zoning Ordinance Findings. A. The proposed use 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 property, or be detrimental.to the health and general welfare of the persons residing or -working in the neighborhood, or to the general health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the County as supported by the following facts: The physical characteristics of the site, including available parking, access, sewage disposal areas, and water availability will accommodate the proposed use; and, 2. The vehicle traffic generated by the proposed camp will not cause any significant impacts because Zink and Bald Rock Roads do not have high volumes of traffic, the vehicles will arrive over an extended time period and will depart when vehicle traffic on Zink and Bald Rock Roads is at a minimum, and The use will not create any aesthetic impacts because all proposed structures are not located near Zink Road and extensive vegetation along Zink Road blocks the view of the property, and all outside lighting will be required to be fully shielded and directed straight downwards; and, 4. Approximately 80% of the project site will.remain in open space, and no significant impacts will occur to potential timber harvesting or livestock grazing; and, ■ Butte County Department of Development Services 0 Planning Division 0 5. Conditions have been included that will reduce erosion, wildlife habitat, noise, public services, and aesthetic impacts to a less than significant level; and, B. The Unclassified zone allows, with a Use Permit, campsities and quasi -public uses and the Agricultural -Residential and Timber -Mountain General Plan Land Use designations state that quasi -public uses and outdoor recreational facilities are Secondary Uses; and Section 3: Action. A. Subject to the findings indicated in Sections 1 and 2 of this report, move to approve the Use Permit for the Okizu Foundation on APN 062-240-007, 062-110-003, 062-250-022 & 026 for a camp for children with cancer. Approval shall be subject to the following conditions: B. Conditions of Approval: Planning Division Limit soil work to periods of dry weather between April 15 to November 15 unless an erosion control plan for wet weather conditions is prepared by a civil engineer or other qualified professional and approved by the Planning Division. Mulch protect, Hydro -seed, or otherwise stabilize the soil on all areas that have been disturbed or have been cleared of vegetation and are of erodible material. (MM) I Structures, dumping, fill material, and/or excavation shall not be allowed in any area having a slope of 30% or greater. (MM) 3. Structures, dumping, fill material; and/or excavation, except for access requirements such as a bridge, shall not be allowed within 100 feet of the top of bank of Berry Creek. Limited vegetation removal necessary -for flood control and/or to reduce fire hazard is permissible, however, all vegetation removal shall be approved by the California Department of Fish and Game prior to removal. (MM) 4. Prior to any clearing, grading and/or construction in a streambed, including intermittent streams, obtain a California Fish and Game 1604 Streambed Alteration permit as per Department of Fish & Game requirements. (MM) 5. The access road from Zink Road to the main parking lot at the lodge, and the main parking lot at the lodge, shall be covered with at least two (2) inches of Class 2 aggregate material and maintained thereafter. (MM) ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 9 • 1 • 6. All new fencing on'the project site shall be limited to a maximum of 5 wire strands. The lowest strand shall be at least 16" above the ground and the upper strand shall be no higher than 48" above the ground. (MM) 7. Amplified music shall be limited to Friday and Saturdays only, with no music occurring past 10 p.m. (MM) 8. A pressurized water system, that meets all Fire Department requirements, shall be installed prior to completion of the lodge. (MM) 9. An on-site recycling system shall be established at the camp. Materials to be recycled shall include, but not limited. to, aluminum cans, glass, plastics, newspaper, cardboard, and steel cans. The recyclable materials shall be taken to a recycling center. (MM) 10. All outside lights on the project site shall be fully shielded and directed straight downwards. Mercury vapor lighting fixtures shall not be installed. Lighting of the playing fields shall. not be permitted. (MM) 11. During construction, should any archaeological artifacts be discovered, the Planning Division shall be notified immediately, and all work shall cease until a qualified archaeologist has examined the artifacts and the site, submitted his or her findings to the Planning' Division, and recommended clearance to continue. Recommencement. of constriction shall be upon the approval of the Planning Division. (MM) 12. Prior to issuance of building permits meet the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, including, but not limited to, water quality certification, Construction Activity Storm Water Permit, solid waste disposal plan, and wastewater treatment and disposal plans. i 13. Existing buildings,shall be made to comply with current Building and Zoning regulations for the intended new use of the buildings or the existing buildings shall be demolished. 14. During the months;of December through March, the number of people using the camp facility per gathering shall not exceed 50. 15. Prior to the first camping session, contact Enloe Flightcare to notify them of the camp's location and to assist in setting -up an appropriate emergency helicopter landing area on the;project site. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 10 16. Applicant must also comply with all other applicable State and local statutes, ordinances and regulations. Public Works 17. Prior to the issuance of building permits obtain encroachment permit for all new or existing driveway approaches and construct them to County standards, as specified in County Improvement Standards. 18. Prior to the issuance of building permits deed to Butte County, in fee simple, 30 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Zink Road. The right-of-way shall be sufficient for the installation of standard No. S-5 at all street intersections. 19. Prior to the issuance of building permits submit road and drainage improvement plans for the installation and construction of the street frontage improvements on Zink Road to RS -413 standard. Construct or install the required improvements. 20. Prior to the issuance of building permits a plan for a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plans shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained 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. Fire Department 21. ' Construction, installation or development of structures or facilities on the parcels/lots shall comply with the latest California Fire Safe Regulations, (Public Resources Code 4290), and all other applicable State and County codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of application for improvement permits. 22. Building identification and/or addresses shall be installed in conformance with Public Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted' at the beginning of building construction and maintained continuously thereafter. 23. A pressurized community water system for fire protection is required. The specific locations and fire flow requirements shall be in accordance with the Fire Department specifications and to the satisfaction of the County Fire Warden. Average required hydrant spacing 1,000 feet, hydrant size four (4) inches, and residual fire flow 500 gpm. Submit plans to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. Environmental Heath ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 11 24. Applicant shall run at least four (4) percolation tests in,proposed development area. I 25. The camp facility shall meet the most recent State of California Organized Camp regulations. + + 26. Applicant shall obtain a Public Water Supply permit from the Butte County Environmental Health Department. i 27. Applicant shall meet State of California Water Quality Control Board rules and regulations for sewage disposal and other concerns in their letter dated March 18, 1998. 28. Applicant shall submit plans for all food preparation areas and operate under a permit from the Butte County Environmental Health Department. 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 fiilly by said conditions. Dated: 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: Land Development Division Building Division Health Department Department of Forestry f ■ Butte County.Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ c 12 ol ral FA I m 201910 1 §Y±lv I Is P DEPARTN17AT OF DEVELOPMOki T SERVICES BUTTE COUNTY UMFORNI APPLICATION APPLICANT:Agent information to be provided is an other side: APPLICANT'S NAME ( If applicant is different from owner an affidavit is required) ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUNIREF. The 0 k iz u Foundation 62-24-07 62-11-03 62-25-22 26 ADDRESS: CRY. STATE ZIP CODE: FILE NLrMBER: (FOR OFFICE USE. 16 Digital Drive Novato CA 94949 !) P 99' NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT ( If any TELEPHONE Camp Okizu (415 ) 382-9083 LOCATION OF PROJECT ( Major cross streets and Address, if any ) 295 Zink Road, Berry Creek.. CA GENERAL INFORMATION REQUIRED OWNER'S NAME GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TELEPHONE' Darwin R. Datwyler REZONE (530 ) 534-6184 ADDRESS: CRY, STATE St ZIP CODE:. I ZONE GENERAL PLAN EXISTING LAND USE SITE SIZE ( in Square Feet or Ares 1 ll BOUNDARY LINE MODIFICATION AT VARIANCE 500 acres E.7STLNG STRL•CnRES ( in Square Feet) ❑ PROPOSED STRICTURES 1 in Square Feet 1 8,090 CERTIFICATE OF MERGER 24,055 (Check One) ❑ (Check One) ❑ PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE SEWERED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ❑ PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE ON PUBLIC V�AT*, PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE ON SEPTIC `� M PROPERTY IS OR PROPOSED TO BE ON WELL WATER APPLICATION REQLTESTED ❑ GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT ❑ TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAI' ❑ REZONE ❑ TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 1 USE PERMIT ❑ WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP ❑ MINOR USE PERMIT ❑ BOUNDARY LINE MODIFICATION ❑ VARIANCE ❑ LEGAL LOT DETERMINATION ❑ MINOR VARIANCE ❑ CERTIFICATE OF MERGER ❑ ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT ❑ MINING AND RECLAMATION PLAN ❑ DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ❑ Q?BE3. PROJECT DESCPUrnON FULL DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT (Anach necessary sheets If this application is for a land division . describe the numbc- an" size of parcels.) See attached Planning FEB 98 � oroville, U010' I i OWNER CERTIFICATION . I CERTIFY THAT I ANI PRESE`'rLY THE LEGAL OW7ER OR THE AUTHORIZED AGENT FURTHER. 1 AC) NO%%tEDGE THE Fn -NG OF Th1S APPLICATION AND CERTIFY THAT ACCLILNTE. (If an agent u to be &?Lhorax4 jxc`ute an adidavit of sutltonzauoo and tn.lude the DATE: Z ( 7 / 5 e SIGNATURE: OWNER OF n{E ABUVE DESC RiBEU ♦'kc�l'Er..': THE UI E 11NFURMA I IUti IJ I kL I: A.'•_; wi Utu p 1-Od-199S 10:47PM FROM is AGE` T AI To Sum Coumy. Dapar-.-%wt of ,I •O _ 'L o K - Is hereby Mgvrized to proew Ibb. on my prosy, WWNZ ed as Soar Counry i 40 L 2 � / � US have appeals, etc. and to zip ZU doom dcctue a# (s) rdalipg to record lisle �zzcrzs=. Owner(x) of Record: si sstd prlat a. - V., ! T.. Nom,. ff Arzt&cct and/or En&ec.r Tom Sonnemann 612 Rock Island Cir., Danville, CA 3 OP, OMCE USE ONLY Verify: Date rt crive& � AP NvMWS) ---..., Owrtets Auti ro atlon �„_.,_�+rojecc i�+esr�ripdori ?xkat by_,. Reavipt No.,,,,.,,,,_ Parrot of tk PATuntly required AppNeadoa deposit) WW be returned Upon fiscal .action. Currant fee for chis xppli=tion 4 $.,,__,.,_ M2ke geek payable to "Nutte County DEC -OU -19W 10= 21 2*2 HO�►TiC1K Ser Ac= 11 la FEB 12 'q5 17:45 ter US C t'Ewm i r - P=4 Number ~�. allows rdprc=tzdoti for ail appfttorA nerss WY fort mid p: oc==g, but not it=' uftg Total amc= rccavrd: -- .._... •eat Dixriptioc ...... —.Zoning tequbv me= _.____Copies of plot plan and/or bspoeit (Arty =u3cd portion of a rer". as of TOTRL P.02 COUNTY OF BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (To be Completed By Project Applicant) Date Filed General Information: 1. Name and address of owner, and/or developer, and/or project sponsor: Okizu Foundation 2. Address of project: 295 Zink Rd., Berry Creek, CA Assessor's Parcel Number: 62-24-07, 62-11-03, 62-25-22 & 26 3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: John Bell, 147 Maestro Rd., Novatn, CA (415) 382-8900 or 892-7049 4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, inclur inq those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies. Fire and road 5. Existing general plan designation: 6. Existing zoning district: 7. How is land currently used? Residential agriculture 8. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): See description attached "A" . Project Description: 9. Site size: 500 acres (Acres/Sq. Feet) 10. Off-street parking spaces: Full size 11. Plans attached Yes X No 100 Compact: 12. Proposed development schedule May 1, 1998 - November 30, 1999 13. Associated projects none 14. Anticipated incremental or phased development none Attach description of project containing the following information: Total: 100 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 footage of sales area and loading facilities. -. 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities. Planning Division G Butte County Department of Development Services C. Planning Division FEB 2 3 1998 1 Oroville, California 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 variance, conditional use, rezoning application, or any development 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 checkec yes (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.). 31. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. 29. The additional demand for services (police, fire, etc.) would only be during the time camp is in session. It would be the same time periods as shown in the enclosed brochure for 1998. 30. Same as above Planning Division FEB 2 3 1998 Oroville, California 0 Butte County Department of Development Services 71 Planning Division 2 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 accepted. 33. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants' and animals and any cultural, historicail 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 that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date ,z '7 171 K:\FORMS\SUBMrrTAL\ENV-INFO Planning Division FEB 2 3 1998 Oroviile, California 0 Butte County Department of Development Services 0 Planning Division .r7 April 20, 2000 John C. Bell, Project Coordinator P.O. Box 8115 Novato, CA 94548-8115 Dear John, Satre COunt LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7601 FAX: (530) 538-7785 1 I V ' This letter addresses the renovation of the garage at the main farm house of Camp Okizu. Your letter received by FAX on April 18, 2000 indicates that, "The building will serve as an art/craft storage building and food service area. The building is to be rebuilt in the same footprint as is there now. The purpose of the revamp to this building is to bring it up to recent health and safety standards." The Planning Division of the Department of Development Services finds that the proposed uses of the building are in substantial conformance with the approved use permit and that these uses are in line with the approved intensity and density of uses approved with this permit. If you have any questions regarding anything in this memo or have other questions feel free to contact me a 538-7601. Sincerely, Randy Wilson,'Principal Planner CC: Mike Viera, Manager Building Inspection John Starr, Better Builders Construction Inc. File Page 1 C:\My Documents\OKIZU I.doc `,Aprr418-00 01:41P John Starr (530) 589-2942 P_01 To: %�lr17�° G'//u, Z!: Attn.:-- Phone Fax ors Const .4k,sus Ni Date Number ofpq&s including cover sheet . Z FROM: John Starr Better Builders Construction Inc. 5263 Royal Oaks Dr. Oroville, CA 95966 Phone (W) 589-2574 i Fax Phone (530) 589-2942 ❑ Urgent ❑ Order conformation ❑ Quote only ❑ Job: 6LY� OACt 2 -If Deliver to: ,��- i�srf Planning DWftent APR 18 200 .�'Apy7!-X18-00 01:42P John Stay -v- 589-2942 P-02 Slent by: GOLDEN BEAR 1HAVLL 417 J04 1�b. i4 OM Poiird"n: (C-kizoo:. A uibquf c;x'ul exiW14cW) ro. OiLlm. vzll zacer hmiles 16 U*W 6*e. Srjw 100. PO Box 0113. NovW. CA 94HIM115. Tel. QW82,9088.Y&L 40-38291M. To Butte County Planning, Department, C, Bw,d of Dirtmors In regards to The Okizu Foundations' renovation of the garage at the main &I Char= farm house on their property located in Beffy Creek; we plan to use the Job. F !;e.i v. building for stated and approved at the use I L the purposes that were perm hearing in April of 1998. Project Cooi -dinatof "-, T:*`711 The building will serve as anw/crafts storage building and food service TMWM :;: ."'J, area. The building is to be rebuilt in the same footprint as is there now. The V ilmjl K, !"0. purpose of the revamp to this building is to bring it up to recent health and Wh1.*.,ei.;.-1-.Y1(.v1 idV safety standards. 0: &%< Mlnrw 1:,!:.,KAd1!1 !krVO Please call me if you have any questions or concerns - Avemm DHWZP Wedor of Devdopmezt 1111 1:) fOar#rs APR 18 John C. Bell Project Cooi -dinatof 415.516.1334 Avemm DHWZP Wedor of Devdopmezt 1111 1:) fOar#rs APR 18 _0 LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY April 20, 2000 John C. Bell, Project Coordinator P.O. Box 8115 Novato, CA 94548-8115 Dear John, PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7601 FAX: (530) 538-7785 This letter addresses the renovation of the garage at the main farm house of Camp Okizu. Your letter received by FAX on April 18, 2000 indicates that, "The building will serve as an art/craft storage building and food service area. The building is to be rebuilt in the same footprint as is there now. The purpose of the revamp to this building is to bring it up to recent health and safety standards." The Planning Division of the Department of Development Services finds that the proposed uses of the building are in substantial conformance with the approved use permit and that these uses are in line with the approved intensity and density of uses approved with this permit. If you have any questions regarding anything in this memo or have other questions feel free to contact me a 538-7601. Sincerely, Randy Wilson,"Principal Planner CC: Mike Viera, Manager Building Inspection John Starr, Better Builders Construction Inc. File Page 1 C:\My Documents\OKIZU I.doc 0 T N ;ENDER: •Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional serviges. ■Complete items 3, 4a, and 4b. •Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can return this card to you. ■Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece, or on the back if space does not permit. ■ Write'Retum Receipt Requested' on the mailpiece below the article number. ■The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date delivered. 3. Article Addressed to: The Ok zu FouWation 16 Digital Drive Novato, CA 94949 up"91 5. civ y: (PW t Na 17 6. ig ure: Addressee rAger X PS Form 3811, December 1994 I also wish to receive the following services (for an extra fee): 1. ❑ Addressee's Address 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery Consult postmaster for fee. K., P 796 163 1% 4b. Service Type ❑ Registered Certified ❑ Express Mail ❑ Insured ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ COD 8. of Delive and fee is paid) UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First -Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid USPS Permit No. G-10 • Print your name, address, and ZIP Code in this box • COUNTY OF BUTTE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION 7 COUNTY OF BUTTE C•ICE OF PLANNING DEPARTMENT 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 dc PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 0 ge ruq Po It SE,voe, ork,, C�)� 7 rc/i,, 0 .�amdn."_q tr?suffi, g0rctere�,, cl. 440tec, ddle.-.s linc/a,m ef' A/0,4ctcfr A - ed J� n cess /V WeMDted No ;,efused 13 0 Suc6 Street " /(n,wn &0 SUC6 No Rec IvUrn 0 eptacle ber eceased t/acant ovi, NIfQ ..f2 8 "c 23! PB "10'rr -7151748 U.S. POSTAGI —A STATUS 0 6 2 2 e-., 0 0 3 0 CK5 (%' f�' PERU: lNS_LOREN V LJYING TRUST F'ERf--'T.NS LOREN V TRUSTEE 1834 PALD ROCK RD CA 95916 DE7RRY CREEV'. R COUNTY OF BUTTE (97157148 ,��-' CE OFPLANNING DEPARTMENT c ffir- 0 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE rm� OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 vo a cc rL r D NOTER PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 0 (� No Such Number ( ) Unclaimed ( ) No Mail Receptacle ( ) Illegible ( ) Insufficient Address ( ) Refused ( ) Attempted—Unknown ( ) No Such Street ( ) Vacant—Current Resident Only ( ) Not Deliverable As Addressed s w --0.23® s I.S. POSTAGE utte county �3.. -A LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7601 FAX: (530) 538-7785 April 24, 1998 The Okizu Foundation 16 Digital Drive Novato, CA 94949 Re: Use Permit, AP 062-240-007, 062-110, 003, 062-250-022, 026 Dear Gentlemen: Enclosed is your validated Use Permit No. UP 98-21 to allow Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space - for 250 people per week/300 people during family. camp. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact this _office between_8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. r- P- 7 9 6 16 3 15 6 jf Certified Mail Receipt Sincerely, No Insurance Coverage Provided Do not use for International Mail os<•,� (See Reverse) �usE� Thomas A. Parilo Sent to t Director of Development Services The Okizu Foundation Street & No. 16 Digital Drive i P.O., St ate & ZIP Code r+ Novato, CA 94949 •- Teri Bridenhagen Postage .f J S Office Assistant III Enc. SpecialDeliveryFee - y - Restricted Delivery Fee cc: Land Development Division Return Receipt showing Building Division rnto Whom & Date Delivered Environmental Healthc Return Receipt Showing to Whom, I Date, & Address of Delivery Department of Forestry --3 TOrAL Postage j:\temp\up7 p & Fees o � Postmark or Date M r / E 1 ti' 4-214 i a �. IDR Meeting Project Date Issues: Department-..__. _.. - ...Issues . ........................ . - Decision-.. Planning CDF Building Ag Commissioner Public Works 4 Env Health Assessor County Counsel IDR Meeting Project Date Issues: -Department- _ .. _...__...... _ _ .. - ... Issues..... _ ....._......._ ..._.. . - Decision . . Planning CDF Building Ag Commissioner Public Works Env Health Assessor County Counsel IDR Meeting Project Date Issues: p ... -Department-. .. .... _ _ ..---...issues..........._.........__. . - - - Decision - Planning CDF Building Ag Commissioner Public Works • Env Health Assessor County Counsel IDR Meeting Project Date Issues: -Department- _.._ - -- - ... Issues- ...................._ . Decision - Planning CDF Building Ag Commissioner Public Works Env Health Assessor County Counsel IDR Meeting Project Date Issues: -Department- _ .. _.. ...... _ : - ... Issues ... - ....._.......- ..._.: . - Decision -. . Planning CDF Building Ag Commissioner Public Works Env Health Assessor County Counsel PROJECT SUMMARY SHPT FILE #: UP 98-21 PROJECT TYPE: Use Permit APPLICANT: ADDRESS: 16 Digital Drive, Novato, CA 94949 OWNER: Darwin R. Datwyler ADDRESS: REPRESENTATIVE: John Bell ADDRESS: P.O. Box 6115 , Navato, CA 94948=6115 ..• 1' • i• • .� • u•, • ,u• •, •u••� • • • i •• ••• • • • i • •, •, .• ., • 1 •-••- T8 11 •-•.• •• ,u ,••• - PROPERTY ZONED: i ](Unclassified) LOCATED: 295 Zink Road,Bey Creek 062-240-007,062-110, 003,062-250-02i,1 • • Beu)� Creek GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Agricultural Residential 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Application complete: February, 1998 Amount: $_L013-0-1—Receipt #: 16254 Comments sent to: E..H., LAFCO, DEV, SERV., P.W., AG COMM, CDF, WATER QUALITY, FISH & GAME, P UMAS NATIONAL. FOREST Comments received from: Rezone Petition Signatures Checked: Mailing List/Lead-in Sheet: Assigned To: Stephen Betts Environmental Determination: 8. Staff Report: 9. 10 11 12 13 14 State Clearinghouse No: Subject to Fish & Game: -a- Project Video: ycs Categorical Exemption-CEQA# Negative Declaration _ Mitigation Negative Declaration Environmental Impact Report Gen. Rule Ex. -CEQA # 15061.(bx3) Other Clearinghouse circulation required: YesG 1V�— Date Sent to SCH: Publication Notice Written: Display Ad Prepared: Notices Mailed: ��/07- O Number of Notices: pZ Newspaper Publication Date: 3=1 cl its C P G B Planning Commission Hearing( Action taken: Conditions: Resolution No. Board of Supervisors' Hearing(s): Action taken: Board Resolution No.: _ 15. Type Use Permit/Send for signature: Ordinance No Adopted: 16. ' N.O.E. / N.O.D. /APPENDIX G: APR 2 0 1998 Fish & Game Fees Paid: Yes No 17. Send validated Use 18. Assessor's Memo:' APR 2 4 1998 19. Copy of Use Permit / Variance to Planning Technician: APR 2 4 1998 0 1 Special mission Butte County Department OiDevelopment Services Planning Diviyion 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 15965 facsinifle-bmsmittal, To: Ms. Lindley Siesmen Fax: 714-755-8290 From: Mark Michelena Date: 10/31/2002 Re: Use Permit 98-21 Pages: 7 (including cover page) CC: ❑ Urgent ❑ For Review ❑ Please Comment ❑ Please Reply ❑ Please Recycle . . . . . . . . . . Lindley - Please find attached the Use Permit 98-21 you requested for Assessor Parcels 062-240-007,- 062-250-022, 62-240-007;062-250-022, and 062-250-026. If you need any other information regarding these parcee ls, please contact me at (530) 538-7376. Thank you. Sincere Xf I P A W/WZ / (A l �r► - ��� Mark Michelena 1 3 April 24, 1998 The Okizu Foundation 16 Digital Drive Novato, CA 94949 �utte C LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7601 FAX: (530) 538-7785 Re: Use Permit, AP 062-240-007, 062-110, 003, 062-250-022, 026 Dear Gentlemen: Enclosed is your validated Use Permit No. UP 98-21 to allow Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space - for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact this office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Sincerely, Thomas A. Parilo Director of Development Services Teri Bridenhagen Office Assistant III Enc. cc: Land Development Division Building Division Environmental Health Department of Forestry j:\temp\up7 USE PERMIT BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION • APR 2 4 1998 DATE: (Certified Mail Rec.) UP 98-21 PERMIT NO. 062-240-007, 062-110-003, 062-250-022 & 026 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. Pursuant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Butte and the special conditions set firth below: The Okizu .Foundation is hereby granted a Use Permit in accordance with application filed: February 23, 1998 to allow a camp in a U (Unclassified) zone, identified as APN 062-240-007, 062-110- 003, 062-250-022 & 026. 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- 62. 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 24 months of the delivery of the countersigned permit to the Permittee. 3. If any use for which a use permit has been granted is not established within two years of the date of receipt of the countersigned permit by the Permittee, the permit shall become null and void and reapplication and a new permit shall be required to establish the use. 4. 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. Minor changes may be approved administratively by the Directors of Development Services, Environmental Health, or Public Warks 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. FINDINGS: Section 1: Environmental Findings. 0 0 A. Find that an Initial Study was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act which identified potential significant environmental effects that the project may have, but provisions in the project plans or proposals agreed to by the applicant would mitigate such effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would occur; and, B. The design of the subdivision and improvements has the potential to cause environmental damage to fish or wildlife or their habitat and the collection of Department of Fish and Game Environmental Filing Fees is required; and, C. Find that the Planning Commission has independently reviewed, analyzed and considered the proposed Negative Declaration with mitigation measures prior to making its decision on the project, and hereby finds that the Negative Declaration adequately represents impacts associated with this project; and, Section 2: Zoning Ordinance Findings. A. The proposed use 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 property, or be detrimental to the health and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood, or to the general health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the County as . supported by the following facts: The physical characteristics of the site, including available parking, access, sewage disposal areas, and water availability will accommodate the proposed use; and, 2. The vehicle traffic generated by the proposed camp will not cause any significant impacts because Zink and Bald Rock Roads do not have high volumes of traffic, the vehicles will arrive over an'extended time period and will depart when vehicle traffic on Zink and Bald Rock Roads is at a minimum, and 3. The use will not create any aesthetic impacts because all proposed structures are not located near Zink Road and extensive vegetation along Zink Road blocks the view of the property, and all outside lighting will be required to be fully shielded and directed straight downwards; and, 4. Approximately 80% of the project site will remain in open space, and no significant impacts will occur to potential timber harvesting or livestock grazing; and, 5. Conditions have been included that will reduce erosion, wildlife habitat, noise, public services, and aesthetic impacts to a less than significant level; and, B. The Unclassified zone allows, with a Use Permit, campsities and quasi -public uses and the Agricultural -Residential and Timber -Mountain General Plan Land Use designations state that quasi -public uses and outdoor recreational facilities are Secondary Uses; and Section 3: Action. 2 A. Subject to the findings indicated in Sections 1 and 2 of this report, move to approve the Use Permit for the Okizu Foundation on APN 062-240-007, 062-110-003, 062-250-022 & 026 for a camp for children with cancer. Approval shall be subject to the following conditions: B. Conditions of Approval: Limit soil work to periods of dry weather between April 15 to November 15 unless an erosion control plan for wet weather conditions is prepared by a civil engineer or other qualified professional and approved by the Department of Public Works. Mulch protect, Hydro -seed, or otherwise stabilize the soil on all areas that have been disturbed or have been cleared of vegetation and are of erodible material. (MM) 2. Structures, dumping, fill material, and/or excavation shall not be allowed in any area having a slope of 30% or greater. (MM) 3. Structures, dumping, fill material, and/or excavation, except for access requirements such as a bridge, shall not be allowed within 100 feet of the top of bank of Berry Creek. Limited vegetation removal necessary for flood control and/or to reduce fire hazard is permissible, however, all vegetation removal shall be approved by the California Department of Fish and Game prior to removal. (MM) 4. Prior to any clearing, grading and/or construction in a streambed, including intermittent streams, obtain a California Fish and Game 1604 Streambed Alteration permit as per Department of Fish & Game requirements. (MM) 5. The access road from Zink Road to the main parking lot at the lodge, and the main parking lot at the lodge, shall be covered with at least two (2) inches of Class 2 aggregate material and maintained thereafter. (MM) 6. All new fencing on the project site shall be limited to a maximum of 5 wire strands. The lowest strand shall be at least 16" above the ground and the upper strand shall be no higher than 48" above the ground. (MM) 7. Amplified music shall be limited to Friday and Saturdays only, with no music occurring past 10 p.m. (MM) A pressurized water system, that meets all Fire Department requirements, shall be installed prior to completion of the lodge. (MM) 9. An on-site recycling system shall be established at the camp. Materials to be recycled shall include, but not limited to, aluminum cans, glass, plastics, newspaper, cardboard, and steel cans. The recyclable materials shall be taken to a recycling center. (MM) 10. All outside lights on the project site shall be fully shielded and directed straight downwards. Mercury vapor lighting fixtures shall not be installed. Lighting of the playing fields shall not be permitted. (MM) 11. Applicant shall provide a copy of any archaeological surveys conducted on the property to the Planning Division for review. Applicant shall follow the recommendations of the Planning Division for protection of historic or archaeological resources. During construction, should any archaeological artifacts be discovered, the Planning Division shall be notified immediately, and all work shall cease until a qualified archaeologist has examined the artifacts and the site, submitted his or her findings to the Planning Division, and recommended clearance to continue. Recommencement of construction shall be upon the approval of the Planning Division. (MM) 12. Prior to issuance of building permits meet the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, including, but not limited to, water quality certification, Construction Activity Storm Water Permit, solid waste disposal plan, and wastewater treatment and disposal plans. 13. Existing buildings shall be made to comply with current Building and Zoning regulations for the intended new use of the buildings or the existing buildings which shall be put to a new use shall be made to comply with current building and zoning regulations. 14. During the months of November through March, the number of people using the camp facility per gathering shall not exceed 50. 15. Prior to the first camping session, contact Enloe Flightcare to notify them of the camp's location and to assist in setting up an appropriate emergency helicopter landing area on the project site. 16. Applicant must also comply with all other applicable State and local statutes, ordinances and regulations. 17. Prior to the issuance of building permits obtain encroachment permit for all new or existing driveway approaches and construct them to County standards, as specified in County Improvement Standards. 18. Prior to the issuance of building permits deed to Butte County, in fee simple, 30 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of ?ink Road. The right-of-way shall be sufficient for the installation of standard No. S-5 at all street intersections. 19. Prior to the issuance of building permits a plan for a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plans shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained 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. 20. Construction, installation or development of structures or facilities on the parcels/lots shall comply with the latest California Fire Safe Regulations, (Public Resources Code 4290), and all other applicable State and County codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of application for improvement permits. rd e 21. Building identification and/or addresses shall be installed in conformance with Public Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted at the beginning of building construction and maintained continuously thereafter. 22. A pressurized community water system for fire protection is required. The specific locations and fire flow requirements shall be in accordance with the Fire Department specifications and to the satisfaction of the County Fire Warden. Average required hydrant spacing 1,000 feet, hydrant size four (4) inches, and residual fire flow 11000 gpm for a duration of two hours. Submit plans to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 23. Applicant shall run at least four (4) percolation tests in proposed development area. 24. The carnh facility shall meet the most recent State of California Organized Camp regulations. 25. Applicant shall obtain a Public Water Supply permit from the Butte County Environmental Health Department. 26. Applicant shall meet State of California Water Quality Control Board rules and regulations for sewage disposal and other concerns in their letter dated March 18, 1998. 27. Applicant shall submit plans for all food preparation areas and operate under a permit from the Butte County Environmental Health Department. 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. Dated: y �/ Y 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. CC: Land Development Division Building Division Health Department Department of Forestry Butte Couvm pa y Planning Commission Chairman M Jensen & Associates Archaeological - Historical - Cultural Resource Management Studies & Services 9726 Lott Road - Durham, CA 95938-9742 - (530) 345-9515 - FAX (530) 345-0651 545 Ocean View Drive - Hilo, HI 96720 - (808) 935.7551 INVOICE Date: May 15, 1998 To: Butte Community Bank, Inc. Attn.: Mr. Rick Farley, Vice President 2041 Forest Avenue Chico, California 95928 Project: Review records search, conduct survey, prepare report/transmittals and site documents, for Camp Okizu/Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care Facility Development, Berry Creek, Butte County, California. Amount*: $5,767.99 (see attached time and expense log detail) Remit To: Peter M. Jensen, Ph.D. 9726 Lott Road Durham, California 95938-9742 (*Please Note: Unless alternate arrangements have been made, all invoices are due upon receipt; past due after 30 days A late fee of I% per month (12%n APR) will be assessed on all past due accounts.) Berry Creek Survey Project, Time -ad Expense Record, Page 1 ----- April 1998 ----- Apr. 15: O.K. to proceed. Telephoned Roger Bowers @ 589-1143 re. scheduling initial field trip. Set up background information for Berry Creek Logging Company because of the presence of the known Berry Creek Narrow Gauge Railroad through the property. Started background research, and contact letters to affected Native American groups and persons. Person Hours Other Costs Peter 4.0 hrs Sean 0.0 hrs Apr. 16: Telephone call from Erica Bender at Butte Community Bank, wants us to return the Appraisal Report provided earlier by Rick Farley. Said O.K. for return tomorrow. Person Hours Other Costs Peter 0.0 hrs Sean 0.0 hrs "`--- ----Apr." 17:--"V--Seanand Peter Jensen -to project area; initiate evaluation' -of historic•structures' - -- around the meadow and between the two "lakes", and examined the large prehistoric site located near the northwest margin of the upper "lake." Met with caretaker Roger Bowers, and reviewed location of Railroad alignment within the northwest portion of the property. Person Hours Other Costs Peter 7.0 hrs Truck @ 144 mi. Sean 7.0 hrs Field Camera @ $6.10, from stock ,,, ,,4 Apr. 20 #Peter Jensen work on text background, setting up report format for federal «; =x - compliance s �.: , r rr � y Hoi rs..'-- Other Costs Peter 2.0 hrs Sean 0.0hrs r ♦` 't '-Y.✓ ( a ..'�f4.,. to r�J{;ly '#y.+t .rip' �iy�;..7 t�«� A -N .. ��r Apr: 22: '••,.Sean to project area,`continue field survey within the northeastern -most portion of the project,area,. north of the primary area devoted to tree farm activities. Surveyed sections along the margins of Zink Road, and inland of road toward Berry Creek, and along margins of upper Berry Creek (southeast side) where he found an historic ditch used by Zinks to irrigate orchards and pasture areas. Peter J. review results upon Sean's return. Person Hours Other Costs Peter 1.0 hrs Sean 8.5 hrs Truck @ 179 mi. Apr. 23: Sean to project area, continue field survey along the northwest side of Berry Creek, and along the route of the Berry Creek Railroad. Met with caretaker, who accompanied Sean to this area within the northwest half of the property, using two 4 -wheel -drive Honda ATVs of his. Peter J. review results upon Sean's return. Person Hours Other Costs Peter 1.0 hrs Sean 9.5 hrs Truck @ 188 mi. Apr. 24:' Sean initiate paperwork for historic and prehistoric sites so -far identified during the field survey. Peter J. start set up of the site record forms which have to be prepared for these sites. Person Hours Other Costs Peter 2.0 hrs Sean 3.5 hrs • • Berry Creek Survey Project, Time ..nd Expense Record, Page 2 Apr. 27: Sean back to project area, continue survey, recording sites within the northwest quadrant of the project area, including the second prehistoric site, the can dump, portions of the railroad alignment, and the irrigation ditch located near Bowers' trailer on the southeast side of Berry Creek. Peter J. review, and continue with editing of site documents. Peter J. calls to Rick Farley, then to bank to meet wtith Rick to plot site locations on Rick's development map. Person Hours Other Costs Peter 5.0 hrs Meeks, flagging tape for field tomorrow, $8.94. Sean 10 hrs Truck @ 188 mi. Apr. 28: Sean and Peter to field, finish remainder of the field survey, and then record the third prehistoric site which Sean found yesterday. Flag perimeters of two of the three prehistoric sites located on the southeast side of Berry Creek (on the Ranch side of the Creek). Work on site maps and site documents once back in office. Person Hours Other Costs Peter 7.0 hrs - - -- - Sean-------.-.----- - --7.0-hrs...__.-....- Truck @-.188 mi. ----- May 1998 ----- May 8: Peter J. continue report text and initial prep. site documents for Information Center records. Sean help with site maps, site location maps, UTM coordinate calculations, etc. Person Hours Other Costs Peter' 6.0 hrs Sean 5.0 hrs May 12 Peter J. continue report text. Sean review all the historic data available, and 'write`tlusmaterial up -in a text file for"pasting into the final report. Person Hours . Other Costs Peter 5.0 hrs Sean 6.5 hrs May 13: Peter J. finish report text. Sean past -in and edit the final historic background section. Production of copies of the final report, including to Kinkos for color site record form copies and printing/binding. In late afternoon, Peter J. deliver bound copies, unbound original, and 2 sets of finished site documents to Rick Farley at Butte Community Bank for his use tomorrow for the field trip. Person Hours Other Costs Peter 6.0 hrs Sean 6.0 hrs Berry Creek Survey Project, Time _ad Expense Record, Page 3 Cost Summary for Anril-May. 1998 Peter Jensen 46 hrs @ $70 $3,220.00 Sean Jensen 63 hrs @ $35 $2,205.00 Vehicle, 883 mi. @ $0.35 $309.05 Field Camera $6.10 Field Equipment/Supplies (Meeks, flagging) $8.94 Telecom. $8.44 Postage $0.00 Kinkos, Chico, color copies, site photos $10.46 TOTAL: $5,767.99 t+y.� -.� K �. �, t J{ ,� L.i�} �(. A� ...dA 4 <a J ♦ �:• " '- ✓Y Y7.� � .i r'A ��✓ +� - �- r> �•, Y f '✓ aur .+ i". r. .� 1., t J v v. ..ION TUE WED THU FRI SAT DELIVER PM PICK-UP STATEMENTCOPY/C SHSALERECEIPT F9 -os lvlI:i:Ijq I Ordered tly/F.U. NO. .1 Job I Estimate No. Initial, Salesman ; 721 .681 8. JI HOWARD -ROOLIE ')TEM NUMBER QUAN, QUAN., k ""DESCRIPTION ":5"."-` ANITS:: `PRICE/UNIT � EXTENSION I -7 T TR� I IMPORTANT: ALL MERCHAN015t HLIUMNkU bUUJttl IUA 'C* ITOCKING CHARGE. SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR TERMS & CONDITIONS. AMOUNT TENDERED. 20.04 CHANGE: 11.10 PEC'D. BY DATE: SUB -TOTAL -I TAX *1 AMOUNT- &Wk9Q= ; 721 .681 8. JI k TR� R. o4v wt -t, P t P( nN_ t IMPORTANT: ALL MERCHAN015t HLIUMNkU bUUJttl IUA 'C* ITOCKING CHARGE. SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR TERMS & CONDITIONS. AMOUNT TENDERED. 20.04 CHANGE: 11.10 PEC'D. BY DATE: SUB -TOTAL -I TAX *1 AMOUNT- &Wk9Q= .0 1 721 .681 8. JI w c4x-k, y Rinirn'c -'Tna rnav rFiraY ivihi yty"i-i;ii,Cr 1712 ..N... H�. P6 4414. Tip nn�n� n�nn ti11 1 _�Ml. iilJ�. .u7 �- NIWII ;Pin 4! I.pKlih iiii.0. ti1i.11Vlitih'il .�..:.N•' a i V TV �I. r'vrir i�i.•�v I�tiiH iFii F IU_4i� i•` h TP :- 7n7gi% KI9 4H l;5%I4l Yi_t li4h -.- ,...... Vibli Jensen & Associates Archaeological - Nistarieat • C'uftnral Resource Management Studies & Servicer 9726 Leu Road • Durham, CA 95938.9742 • (530) 345.9515 • FAX (330) 343.0651 1 545 (Asan Viae Drive • HM4111 %720 • (.802)935-7551 Estimate for Cultural Resource Studies, Bald Rock Ranch Review Rewrds Search, Native American Letter Consultation, Pedestrian Survey, and NEPA/USDA Report, for 489 -ac Bald Rock Ranch Site Butte County, California Prepared for Butte Community Bank/Rlck Farley, FAX @ 891.3498 Date of Estimate: April 6, IM (1) Salaries: Classification FAL Boum I Chl. Rnte/Hr. Thai Principal - Ur. Contacts 4 $70.00 $280.00 Field Inspection w/ Supervisor 8- - -...-.. _....---_. -- --- _ ..-.---..__ - $560.00 Asst. Preparation Sitc Documcats 8 $0.35 $560.00 Pre aro Rc ort 16 50.32 $1,120.00 Super. Archne. - Fid. Wurk 40 $35-00 $1,400.00 Field insp. Trip with Principal 8 $280.00 Related Travel To and Frum Site 8 NIA $280.00 Prepare Sitc Documentation 24 N/A $840.00 Rpt. Assist w/ R 0 NIA $0.00 Held Tech •• Field Work 0 $25.00 $0.00 Related Travel 4 . ; 0- NIA S0.00 'Mapand BIM PrcparqO6 "''0 $0.00 TedtdcelIQustratvr t,0 r";r; 50.00 L (1).TtKslfitnrdenedLabor• • :l: �'..}r �.�" $5,320.00 Qdego!j Units Rate/Unit I Total General Travel Expenses Per Diem Air Fares Cumin. Vehicle Rental 3 0 0 $70.00 $0.00 $0.00 $210.00 $(1.00 $0.00 Jensen Equipment Vehicle (4X4), During Field 750 $0.35 $262.50 Vehicle (4X2) 0 50.32 $0.00 Wltrd Pn)cesrEquip. 0 $5.00 $0.00 External SupplicdServices Rcpurt & Document Production NIA NIA $120.00 Telecomm. N/A N/A $25.00 Ficld + Lob F.quipment/Supplies NIA NIA $35.00 Film, pnn:essing, for site docs. NIA N/A $25.00 Rccords Search Pee, CSU -Sys N/A NIA $0.00 (2) Total Expenses: (3) Dating -• Not Applicable (4) TOTAL - NOT -TO -EXCEED 3677.50 $0.00 55,94750 IOd t00 IS90Sb£916 01 80 90-b0-9661 Camp Okizwj,,,.d Rock Ranch, Cultural Resources ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVENTORY SURVEY Camp Okizu Care Center and Development Project, c. 496 acres near Berry Creek, Butte County, California CONFIDENTIAL This report contains sensitive information concerning archaeological sites and site locations. Please do not include this report in publicly available documents. Prepared for s . •+:�'' W � �.•.ee �dl` _ .Butte CommumtyBank,Inc'�.,: 2041 Forest'Avenue' Chico, California 95928}y .. � _ o-±•+ra'• ryyz.+i. i +2i.w�,trt+k,Y.e'#4N Y: � •T�B. �"'"' 'k. :`;C+3 �3,�*atiy�,s.! ..�.r+. �.-, +c.. .. Author Jensen & Associates Peter M. Jensen, Ph.D. Keywords for Information Center Use: Archaeological Survey, 496 acres, Butte County, CEQA/NEPA, USGS Brush Creek and Berry Creek, Ca. 7.5' Quads, and Big Bend Mtn. 15' Quad., Three Prehistoric Sites All Recommended Eligible for NRNP Criterion D, Four Historic Sites All Recommended Not Eligible. May 15, 1998 JENSEN & ASSOCIATES - CHICO, CALIFORNIA ARCHAEOLOGICAL - HISTORICAL - CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care center Project Archaeological Survey Report Page ii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report details the results of an archaeological inventory survey of approximately 496 acres near Berry Creek in Butte County, California. Proposed development by the Okizu Foundation will involve extension of access roads, grading and development of additional camp sites, construction of new features and structures, in conjunction with a care facility for young cancer patients. The present evaluation involve contacts with affected Native American groups, a search of existing archaeological and historic records maintained by the Northeast Information Center of the California Historical Resources Information System at CSU -Chico, review of relevant historic and ethnographic documents, and a complete coverage, variable -intensity pedestrian survey of the - entire project area. Field work for the present project was undertaken between April 22-28, and May 12-13, 1998, by Peter M. Jensen and Sean M. Jensen. No special problems were encountered during the course of field work, and all survey objectives are considered to have been satisfactorily achieved. Seven archaeological sites (three prehistoric and four historic) have been identified and recorded within the project area. All three of the prehistoric sites (Zink #l, #2, and #3) are considered potentially eligible for inclusion on the National Register under Criterion d. The historic sites (Zink #4, #5, #6, and #7). are not recommended eligible for the National Register under any of the relevant criteria..- Treatment riteria.. Treatment recommendations, include. impact avoidance and preservation "as is" for sites Zink #1, #2, and #3. It is further iecomm'6nded that preservation be ensured by plotting site locations onto present and future development maps, and flagging/fencing site boundaries temporarily during any construction work undertaken close to site boundaries, especially if large pieces of equipment are to be used. There are no treatment recommendations for the historic sites considered not eligible. Aside from the specific treatment recommended for the three prehistoric sites, archaeological clearance is recommended for the remainder of the c. 496 acres comprising the present project area, with the provision any cultural material inadvertently encountered during construction or related work be accompanied by immediate archaeological consultation. Jensen & Associates 0 Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care renter Project Archaeological Survey Report Page ii CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.......................................................................1 PROJECT BACKGROUND............................................................................ 1 SCOPEOF WORK................................................................... ................. 1 Figure1: Vicinity Map.............................................................................. 2 LOCATION............................................................................................... 3 RECORDS SEARCH.................................................................................... 3 Figure 1: Project Location and Archaeological Survey Area Map ............................. 4 Northeast Information -Center ecor s ::."....................................................... Other Sources Consulted............................................................................ 5 PROJECTCONTEXT.................................................................................... 5 Prehistory............................................................................................. 5 Ethnography.......................................................................................... 6 HistoricContext ............. ................................................................... 6 ` SURVEY STRATEGY AND FIELD .. .. ..................... ......... 8 Survey Strategy � . =.mo w; , X� ' �"�•.... 8 . .......... -Field Work%.°��`�^:},y�"� '"`' '; ��r 8 ;f ................. "` �w� ' k"'- ,^F s3i's 3: t }�t� • vrr r� • �G.,h+-� r•_ + x d. r• � ° PROJECT FINDINGS.� .t' F �. ...............9 _ �.... - .. ,!• ;i+^•,,,''� "'� � ia+"Tv�.Yr{�e5, � �� a�, ° v rL`X .oyer n..�•, r � '.. GENERAL OBSERVATIONS�:=:- �..:.::...:Y..:..: 9 ......................................... SPECIFICFINDINGS.......:::..:....:................................................ ................. 9 SiteDescriptions...................................................................................... 9 PrehistoricSites.................................................................................. 9 HistoricSites....................................................................................10 NRHP Eligibility Criteria...........................................................................12 Eligibility Recommendation for Prehistoric Sites Zink #1, #2, and #3 .......................12 Recommended Treatment for Sites Zink #1, #2, and #3 .......................................13 Eligibility Recommendation for Historic Sites Zink #4, #5, #6, and #7 ......................13 FINAL PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................... 15 REFERENCES CITED and/or UTILIZED ........................................... 16 ATTACHMENTS • Copy of CSU -Chico Records Search • Correspondence with Native American Groups -- Attached with the Report • Site Documents -- Bound Separately Jensen & Associates IE Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care center Project. Archaeological Survey Report Page I INTRODUCTION Project Background This report details the results of an archaeological inventory survey of approximately 496 acres in four contiguous parcels and variously referred to as the Old Zink Ranch, or Berry Creek Ranch, or Bald Rock Ranch (Figure 1). The property is coterminous with a portion of the historic Zink family property near Berry Creek and Lake Madrone, northeast of Oroville, Butte County California. Proposed development by the Okizu Foundation will involve extension of access roads, grading and development of additional camp sites, construction of new features and structures, in conjunction with a care facility for young cancer patients. According to agency definitions, Okizu's proposed changes in land use and further development of portions of the project area constitute an "undertaking" which could adversely affect various types of resources located within the project area. Evaluation of effects to such resources. must be undertaken in conformity with.County rules and regulations, in compliance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Public Resources Code, Section 21000, et seq. (CEQA), and The California CEQA Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, California Administrative Code, Section 15000 et seq. (Guidelines), prepared by the Office of Planning and Research and published in June of 1986. Additionally, however, since the project will eventually involve some level of federal review, funding, and/or permitting, the project must also conform with federal guidelines for assessing effects to cultural resources. These guidelines include in particular Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing regulations (36 CFR Part 800), Section 2(b) of Executive Order 11593, Section 101(b)(4) of the National Environmental Policy Act, the y r k Archaeological Resources Protection Act, the Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990,.and other rules and regulations. : Scope of Work At the most general level, compliance with Section 106 requires completion of projects in conformity with the standards, guidelines, and principles in the Advisory Council's Treatment of Archaeological Properties: A Handbook (1980), and Archaeology and Historic Preservation: Secretary, of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines (1983). Based on these publications, the following specific tasks were considered to constitute an adequate and appropriate Scope of Work for the present project: Conduct a records search at the Northeastern California Information Center at CSU -Chico to determine if any previously recorded sites exist within the project area, and consult with affected Native American groups. Collectively, the goals of the records search and consultation are to determine (a) the extent and distribution of previous archaeological surveys, (b) the locations of known archaeological sites and any previously recorded archaeological districts, and (c) the relationships between known sites and environmental variables. This step is designed to ensure that, during subsequent field survey work, all properties eligible or potentially eligible for inclusion on the National Register are discovered, correctly identified, fully documented, and properly interpreted. • Conduct a pedestrian field survey of the APE in order to record and evaluate any previously unidentified cultural resources. Based on map review, a complete coverage, variable - intensity survey was considered appropriate, given the presence of variable sensitivity zones within different portions of the project area. Jensen & Associates Bald ocRanch Proposed Care -�: _,Iter Project. Archaeological Surve,yReport Pa�� Figure l Vicinity Map I IB (`l �MTl.l tARYANKEE.`aS mm. nv- .11tJPl'' .,.Hlll'oonF q o B ...&ndi � W , � s��. ° T., I N. T I Ro. ., e-L11!N. R.4iE.a ; a o:. RU$H CREEK .. - 1iM6 l,b': ` {oaf 1, '9. .fll ... �... T 21,31' REC:. EA ,r' 1 Lk ,f :Oµ F r•- , a. •f f n .DRK } y, In�/ ( wbn' •�� II ff t• :« :f� � � Yanker Hill J 7 ,, •-i-- ff CI , mk Mm. ,1• �$ oAD13of f % \;,.APV] FALLS :.I Nr 916' ES_12 �'r 6)M'• ��J> !rC' s >li. ARM C yi LUMAS ° F ' 7 _ 0,00T,\ Mirf L• J Pow •�..1 IIa1J N,.v `i '91TTTE! u1F'am�-• - ' l lfl N.� (• u Coo{ �A 2 (7° !e \ / Held ? OOLLEGE ➢•nv f ENTZ •"�pw'1e "c o I °v k I ylh:1.1 0° Rlo q r �la v �� Llnlr rn•m , .._ O°0:f n `i:e ¢ r. :•. Is -, o Mill 11 0=, bel �F,.,m., T%'rqn r.an BERR my n Cub Fb( 1009! „ Hv. ^ J., Or :.• --- � ._ CM RE OKEE r. c _ .6RiEK;i °•i°• star • tr... / wtaa0ai, J, i, •E p/ . Suprluef , '• > B.lo �f R 1 1 `� ,y �..: n�f,� f. ��� .. ; /; ••<`-. left' 1UMER- `\ (, RIC. ARfI 1 G P '_ .: 1. .Pr,rN �' ..� e°Fi .gr • 4 A ` ] 1 z• 't i_. ]' 5°�✓ R .-.® /N.r._ a?.`o...`v... ,._..__f�,r,' 2 �2°r/3d.. \e� rap 'oT. Or �'•, a is6 ' S5 �C„'� I : � 41 .. / „ ( a 9 , '�� rt Ft.r ` °y"'� ,^ _!_ : ' / • tll(,o]tJU kS,a -----'- r0'_j"4� P f JDPEGON-ZIT.Y `(Ti . •d - FIATH ft1L� t. • _ � rll f •� � e - E� 'b w ov. 1 a J e I Roekf, •e 1¢ �' 'e ;1� fo „ � ac � � tO��R. i? HJI R14 Q.o•D.,'.\: P. .. WICK �" .y,,... ... :.. ... ( .. .... `�. REMAV CR ..i SYCA - nl.P •�K]/]ic�` COANE I , , iu 7: ea,.$%,', %ill) ManJ bm 'Peak " : 20 H I1. �E '` ,., 3 f ;0'N R.a F. 'lt1 I` R 0.EA 'r a EC. AREA!_ ' ..• Hill MO[" n �i.• '' "11 LAKE t!e'v ao t• • \ °G `• p ORO LL -- ? f Ciyful He n` — _ 1� _ L `.. 017 = c P :: Vn 'y Qb R ' J i,v' ^9 q r•k � `' LAKE 0ROV'I1.LE'l r ' r� i< .-t = •uri^ J'F n,. o i 7. „ G n.. •".: ::° .. m tJ e n n S1'AT� REC. ARt:A ;'RAIf S♦11DL 9Y H : T Cotronwoo0 Rob i Table- YOTTF.R R{VINE ° :SSR �{RE:- i� .,,yam �, 7� ounuin ,. RE(' {NE'. ..' ) Bonr'., ..( lRoc'kv Pmol l.]°i• J' _ 4 h•••b.,h, un uuJ rte' ' ;1 �t.uNc" .f• - - e ,`.,o�'i2u _ .fJ �naJ •• *� r ,f B a 1 'oRs` = \•...-, '•f ��� , y..•:. DR ILLE. OROVILLE•- b• '�n �7 (2{FERC R Os„nn iy �j`ia FORBESTOWN: 9y •(,alt' 'STATF.IREC.'.;;:`,: I.cou _ vutE _.— 82 _�� RFc {RF.{ Rld,vr0 !� , r,.s • R it+, f N.Iwn .4 REA �' '- Avenw -- Iea Ilio Se 7hrrrn clrfo urrb¢y < 'A. '�. ,, a 'r ° 5 ••^•�• A i Ins.9' uN,own t , R : F �•tP. Oq ] Tr r Vuf - _ .]"o °„dol i° o,o„••u 0...4 _ �_ J O a .N )'add.11. M_,,an f.. �� ' - .9 ° F � ,Q T I m • ,n '” . N,., 'O/ �' Id� Hu,te R9 n ' ,. • r, •>• •i ry,,, `° K) �HERMAlITO i OROVICLE` 10T R Oh.v 1 19 N C 9fn • Ubi;$ON; j. ix 3 AIRDORT Q" � �' ' � � o�—n—TON•, a'f MILIS' ' n� r :: o. ill— PkrKni, Hill•— IThcrmE 1(b .. —' N7tNUF •� 1 3 J.--, r b °.,� Ic d /:c i.: ^. 4•a �`€ ry oa 4J n.o; �, r.,o o �. Ral STAfE�NEK` —t-0, P".1 .•4.l7rereay)1 of9 FF.P e A t D°y, ;; WYANOOOTTE 0-,.._ f-- _2167' n -- ,i�nNos{f a,� R�IWNSVI W,.,Q, TMf 7� . : ,7 N I I 19 �,Eo o o '`r E•n S^ S _ - �0 0�'� . v J�j"ac , _' •� Null ILII Add ]m ton 4 ILDLI`t: o o ' ¢'' 11 S..aael Fut' Ro+u = [a •� .!' J ° ARF_.A r: E : _ faP Yee: b I r �o`� /,.,� Wifn Rod Q--. n >. f. a d :.f .o RACK BS' Si L t ' r Pio Bon:,o VbC. o . • ��c 1. E� d H•. 1 IN. ; AI,° O., l< 4 • ' y, 0'° ,2: A+ ]+ �y•' „ I R S FN I ` , J,,O, :y� 't•D' a. Flin,, e° .p..IsPAIERMd e a o�S �" t 0 E. Z ryM afon ,Im�]'gki 9..� eOr .•- 3'IBN R <F.) - a I n•. r..+„ q°w i. JQd Ntla •.¢. > AN AImDIW 1 '. ,a`' .. •' •f 0 �• Hill , i n ` ' < N dgAvve. I -�ij~�- 7==e "tf-r—_ i`)i _ '" —i-_ p ]I o 1_ i4t PifrkfaAN'�ill -p)SIJ . • FRErNcCuaNqT.0 4< aNC 1. ^<^r� Go le aof rT ,� .�,,,. r __V•rJ•I•..l f._�.� ` .. :. \`;�: J p°. ., n Or* Rartfr R°;_ _�_.. a_ uw ..•M..._ .. ._.._.�.__-'.-i 0. O.n°Or an' Pr m•,5m •f i , ,. 3r U..a. f o7: _ BA £ ER uEarw]1 ] , ,. pe „ 1• f d t ' 1 q I •9 �e i.l.1 J(Fl ;IDIEY Grb,.. R9.¢ 3 = ° Q b� : 7. fa , itrf 'USAND Ruol. uNSF S•..in Hill cAAr ,rr w,e•.fod t e ` CORNER ? 8 •lv S ANFIELO OREGO ,. r 3 Ricnardf _ _ - n ra ___ c 9 .. • _, --. 19 e\ j HILL ). HOUSE �f l- T 17 NI R.1 E V 1° ,n yy < A 9 ' 0 a Fl:Oa - ; va �ovu TJu�.` 2099' i 9 m+ :0¢,• \ E �•' IIJI i �- R.6 � T•� . p. g�'� Rn.r nAoad f� �, H°,<.t .NpNCUi�e . J''TC• p' far,h9roa♦/rr� o -r_ s � a O��jNE A'fw ,�lT'qura.tl HJI ',��• ^ R+1SiC m° Low•a _ ¢n°!q .:°J', n .t ¢Cp A°ff X t dtt i�•u �� "^ CYnif RtC pp•II Y r. .:::: �(•ti r� .9,0 ,f ° sTi� f; o+ '. r• .R(io t.F: r. Y)7.1. L`•;i B If'a0 ', gG '.r. %.,rte/ ry ou�c --°^'°li' •—/r�,a9'-[l:r.�f°v<_-i.✓�._•.% rrun J vre i —_i a \ A e^ a,• " IOMAfRICA� A �'t¢ % Cnonav Ql Y \' ` crv.`�i., •rip •„r«+ 0 r r1 1 , o , ' R NI.HO �. . . Jensen & Associates 2 Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care (_enter Project Archaeological Survey Report Page 3 The purpose of the pedestrian survey is to ensure that any previously recorded sites which may have been identified during the records search are re -located, evaluated, and site documents up -dated to current inventory -level standards. For any previously undocumented sites discovered, the field survey will involve formally recording these resources. For both previously identified and newly identified sites, the level of field work will be sufficient to recommend measures designed to avoid, minimize or mitigate potential adverse effects of the proposed undertaking. • Upon completion of the records search and the pedestrian survey, a Final Report will be prepared which identifies project effects and recommends appropriate mitigation measures for sites found eligible, or potentially eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and which might be affected by the proposed undertaking. The remainder of the present report constitutes the Final Report for this project, and details the results of the records search and inventory survey work and provides recommendations for treatment of sites which could be affected by the proposed undertaking. All field work - - — - procedures followed guidelines provided by the.State Historic .-Preservation-Office-- (Sacramento) and are in conformity with accepted professional standards. Location The project area, hereinafter referred to as Bald Rock Ranch, consists of four contiguous parcels totaling approximately 496 acres. Bald Rock, a prominent local landmark, is located a short distance east of the property, while Lake Madrone and Berry Creek are located a short distance west of the property. Berry Creek flows northeast to southwest through the approximate center of the property, thus dissecting it into approximate halves. Additional ' ephemeral surface streams are located within and around the property, which is easily.accessed from the Oroville-Quincy Highway via Bald Rock Road and Zink Road. Lands affected are located within a portion of Sections 25 and 26 of T21N, R5E, as shown on the USGS Brush ' Creek and Berry Creek 7.5' series quads. (Figure 2). While much of the ranch property remains undeveloped for residential or ranch use, particularly that portion located on the northwest side of Berry Creek, all of the lands have been affected by intensive logging. The graded alignment for the Berry Creek Railroad, a narrow gauge logging railroad, proceeds through the northwest portion of the property, while elsewhere much of the native timber was removed around or shortly after the turn -of -the - Century, in some areas for the purpose of clearing meadow areas and other lands for use as pasture and agricultural crops. Several ditches were excavated for this purpose, and subsequently pipelines were buried throughout much of the property in order to irrigate large areas devoted to pasture and, more recently, to tree farming. Despite impacts to the surface and subsurface soil components related to historic and contemporary agriculture and logging activities, the ground surface in many areas remains intact and only minimally impacted. Based on map review and evaluation of previous surveys in this area, the property clearly contained lands ranging from low to high in sensitivity for both prehistoric as well as historic -era sites and features. Records Search Prior to conducting the pedestrian field survey, the official Butte County archaeological records maintained by the Northeastern Information Center at CSU -Chico were examined for any existing recorded prehistoric or historic sites (Records Search dated March 24, 1998, attached), which document the following existing conditions for the project area: Jensen & Associates wMFEM0,101 4 W'OPOV Figure 2 Project Location and Archaeological Survey Area Map - - - - - - - - - - - N ?6 AX 77 Ubject 0775 r L, ti m A 7T r lit ?J45A Jensen & Associates 4 0 Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care renter Project Archaeological Survey Report Page S Northeastern Information Center Records: 1. Only a very small portion of the property has been subjected to archaeological survey. Additional surveys have been conducted in the general vicinity of the project area, including several on Forest Service lands, although none extends into the present project area. 2. No prehistoric or historic sites or features have been recorded within the project boundaries. Numerous sites have been recorded within the vicinity, although none of these will be impacted by development of the Okizu Care Facility, as presently proposed. Other Sources Consulted: In addition to examining the official records of Butte County as maintained by the Northeast Information Center at CSU -Chico, the following additional sources were consulted: 1. The National Register of Historic Places (1979, 1989, Supplements to 12/92); 2. The California Inventory of Historic Resources (State of California 1976); - -- - - -- -- - - -3. -The California- Historical Landmarks (State of -California -1990);----- ---- . --- -- -- -- - -- - 4. The Mechoopda Tribe of Chico Rancheria of Chico, 5. The Type Maidu Tribe/Berry Creek Rancheria of Oroville, and, 6. Existing published and unpublished documents relevant to prehistory, ethnography, and early historic developments in the vicinity. These sources provided a general environmental and cultural context by means of which to assess likely site types and distribution patterns for the project area, and are summarized below under Project Context. PROJECT CONTEXT Several types of information were considered relevant to evaluating the types of archaeological sites and site distribution which might be encountered within the project area. The information evaluated prior to conducting field work includes data on regional environment, prehistory, ethnography, and early historic developments. Prehistory: For north -central California and the western flanks of the northern Sierra Nevada, the earliest definite evidence of human occupation is from site CA -SHA -475 located north of Redding on Squaw Creek, where a charcoal based C-14 date suggests initial Native American presence around 6,500 years ago. The artifactual material dating to this early time period suggests cultural affiliation with the Borax Lake area -- the presence of large wide - stemmed projectile points and manos and metates being the most prominent artifact types represented. The possibility exists that this early culture represents Hokan-speaking peoples who were also ancestral to those who subsequently expanded into the northern Sierra Nevada, the southern Cascade, the southern Klamath and the northern Coast Range areas. These people may represent the earliest Sacramento Valley occupants in Butte and Tehama counties as well, as indicated by archaeological excavation undertaken in Dead Horse Slough east of Chico (Jensen 1987). Sometime around AD 100-200, the first major disruption of this presumed Hokan-speaking population is believed to have occurred, presumably by Penutian-speaking immigrants. Eventually these Penutian arrivals displaced at least some of the Hokan populations who had been occupying the Sacramento Valley floor and the margins of the Sacramento River as far as the Oroville area. At the time of contact with Euroamerican populations (circa. AD 1850), these Penutian-speaking peoples were still expanding into areas previously occupied by Hokan-speakers. Presumably introduced by the Penutian-speaking peoples were more extensive use of bulbs and other plant foods, animal and fishing products processed with Jensen & Associates • 0 Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care center Project Archaeological Survey Report Page 6 mortars and pestles, and perhaps the bow and arrow and associated small stemmed- and corner -notched projectile points. Ethnography: The project area is located near the center of the territory which was occupied by the Northwestern Maidu, or Konkow Indians (Riddell 1978: Figure 1). The basic social unit for the Maidu, as well as other northern Sacramento Valley and foothill Indian groups, was the family, although the village may also be considered a social, as well as a political and economic, unit. Villages were usually located on flats adjoining streams, and were inhabited mainly in the winter as it was necessary to go out into the hills and higher elevation zones to establish temporary camps during food gathering seasons (i.e., spring, summer and fall). Villages typically consisted of a scattering of bark houses, numbering from four or five to several dozen in larger villages, each house containing a single family of from three to seven people. Larger villages, with from twelve to fifteen or more houses, might also contain an earth lodge. As with all northern California Indian groups, economic life for the Maidu revolved around -- - -- - - - — hunting, fishing and -the collecting of plant foods, -with deer, acorns, and salmon representing primary staples. The collection and processing of these various food resources was accomplished with the use of a wide variety of wooden, bone and stone artifacts. Moreover, these people were very sophisticated in terms of their knowledge of the uses of local animals and plants, and of the availability of raw material sources which could be used in manufacturing an immense array of primary and secondary tools and implements. However, only fragmentary evidence of their material culture remains, due in part to perishability, and in part to the impacts to archaeological sites resulting from later (historic) land uses. Based on the results of previous survey work within the general and immediate project area (e.g., Jensen and Reed 1980; Jensen 1982, 1987), the expected range of prehistoric/Native American site types included the following: 1. Surface scatters of lithic artifacts and debitage associated with midden deposits and other surface features, resulting from villages or other seasonal encampments. 2. Surface scatters of lithic artifacts and debitage without associated middens, resulting from short-term occupation and/or specialized economic activities. 3. Bedrock milling stations, including both mortar holes and metate slicks, at bedrock outcrops or on isolated boulders, especially along the project area's one ephemeral stream course. 4. Cupped or pitted boulders related to ritual and ceremonial activity. 5. Low rock alignments utilized as hunting blinds or drive walls. 6. Isolated finds of aboriginal artifacts and flakes. It was not expected that all of these sites would be present within the project area, but rather that these would be the most likely site types to be encountered, based on the background information available and the results of previous surveys in this area around Berry Creek. Historic Developments: Historic evidence exists to document that some of the Spanish and Mexican expeditions and early fur trapping ventures may have come through and made brief stays within the general project vicinity. It was during one such expedition that Arguello named the nearby Feather River itself. However, the first major incursion by White men occurred with Bidwell's arrival at Chico in the 1840's and shortly thereafter with the California Gold Rush. The placer lodes of regional streams, particularly the North Fork of the Feather River and its larger tributary streams such as Berry Creek, were vigorously mined from the early 1850's. Between c. 1852-55, mining grew so rapidly that virtually all aspects of traditional Native American life disappeared as Indians were either forced out of the area completely or, in some cases, conscripted as laborers on white -owned operations. Jensen & Associates Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care center Project. Archaeological Survey Report Page 7 Although the Post Office at Berry Creek was not established until 1875, mining was on-going throughout the area as early as 1850. At nearby Rich Gulch and Spanishtown, surface placers yielded an abundance of gold through about 1855, after which lode mining was initiated. In fact, between c. 1852-55, mining grew so rapidly that virtually all aspects of traditional Native American life disappeared as Indians were either forced out of the area completely or, in some cases, conscripted as laborers on white -owned operations. Early mines in the area include Berry Creek, Bunker Hill, Evening Star, Hearst, Pinkston, Sunbeam, and the Surcease. Once the easily extracted gold deposits began to diminish, more and more residents turned to farming and ranching. One of these early ranchers was Mr. Phillip Zink, a native of Baden, Germany, who had emigrated to New Orleans in 1850. Approximately four years later they joined a wagon group bound for gold mines near Quincy, but eventually left Quincy and purchased all of Section 25 (most of the present project area) from the Central Pacific Railroad, in 1880. For the rest of his life, he cleared and farmed Section 25 and additional lands within Section 26, naming his property "Bald Rock Ranch". Shortly after arriving in 1880, he cut - - logs from several areas near the center of his land in order to establish pasture, and completed a - home and barn, as well as fencing. For several decades, the Zinks ran approximately six hundred Red Roan Durhams which later gave way to more selected breeding of white faced Herefords. Family orchards were planted around the homestead house and barn, and a grape vineyard and assorted berries planted at various locations around the property. Between 1880 and 1900, new quartz veins were discovered in the Berry Creek area, and many new mining claims were filed, although apparently none within the Bald Rock Ranch property itself. Roads and railroads were beginning to be constructed to connect San Francisco with Beckwourth Pass. Work on the Western Pacific Railroad began in September 1905 in Oroville, with the formal opening and a stop at Berry Creek occurring in 1910. The Butte and Plumas Railway Company built a narrow gauge railway extending south from French Creek to the northwest portion of Bald Rock Ranch. The goal of the Butte and Plumas Railroad Company was to access Western Pacific's main line at Berry Creek.. The narrow gauge enabled the Swain Lumber Company to ship lumber from their several mills directly to the main line of the Central Pacific along the Butte and Plumas system. The abandoned alignment of this narrow gauge railroad was recorded during the present project as site "Zink # 6". Phillip Zink, who had been born in Baden, Germany in 1827, died on February 1, 1892 in Berry Creek. He was buried on a small family cemetery plot which was then located within his Bald Rock Ranch. The cemetery, still present and containing 13 additional Zink family members, presently constitutes a separate parcel and was not included within the present project area boundaries Phillip left his homestead to his wife, Adelheit, with the property eventually going to one of his sons, Daniel Zink. Daniel Zink married Josephine Clyde Hill in 1900, at which point they constructed a residence of their own on the property. It is this 1900 residence which exists as the "historic house" today and which was recorded as site "Zink # 7". The original log home of Phillip Zink burned to the ground around the turn -of -the -Century. The original log barn lasted for several decades later, but was recently demolished. The logs and other timbers from this original barn are presently stacked adjacent to the original barn's dirt floor. Jensen & Associates Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care renter Project Archaeological Survey Report Page 8 Water for the Bald Rock Ranch was obtained through Daniel Zink's rights, recorded August 31, 1910, to the water from the Old Horton Ditch, taken out of the east branch of Berry Creek within the northern portion of the project area. Segments of this ditch remain today, and were recorded as site "Zink # 4". The home built in 1900 by Daniel Zink and his new bride was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Norman Frost in 1968. They undertook substantial restoration, retaining some historic elements but modifying many others for safety and energy efficiency. As well, they have installed a water system for irrigation, paved access roads, and constructed additional buildings at several locations within the immediate vicinity of the Daniel Zink house and barn. Collectively, these changes detract from the historic qualities of the property, although this comment is not a criticism of the work and improvements undertaken by the Frosts. One important historic element of the property which was lost 30 years prior to the Frost's acquisition of Bald Rock Ranch is the historic County Road which originally proceeded through the center of the Zink property, adjacent to Zink's original barn. The location of the barn and original log house was determined on the basis of proximity to the existing roadway, _since -this would have eased- loading -and unloading supplies from horse -drawn -wagons out of -- Oroville and Marysville. However, in 1938, 30 years before the Frost ownership, the County Road was realigned away from the house and barn to eliminate some curves. The original alignment within the Zink property has been so extensively modified for contemporary use that it no longer retains any of its original historic attributes. Survey Strategy and Field Work Survey Strategy: In view of variable sensitivity zones within the project area, a mixed survey strategy was employed. A . 'Intensive- level field survey was undertaken in the following areas: • knolls, ridges, and other elevated spots located both in association with, and away from, water sources. • major bedrock outcrops, where mortar holes and petroglyphs might be present. • all flats, terraces and benches associated with Berry Creek, particularly at and around the areas where smaller streams enter this larger system. Within these areas and terrain types, estimated at approximately 40% of the project area, survey transects were spaced at c. 20-25 meter intervals. B . General -level field survey was undertaken within the remaining 60% of the project area, which includes generally steep terrain away from water courses, and not associated with ridges or knolls In searching for cultural resources, the surveyors took into account the results of background research, and were alert for any unusual contours, soil changes, distinctive vegetation patterns, exotic materials, artifacts, feature or feature remnants and other possible markers of cultural sites. Field Work: Field work for the present project was undertaken between April 22-28, and May 12-13, 1998, by Peter M. Jensen and Sean M. Jensen. No special problems were encountered during the course of field work, and all survey objectives are considered to have been satisfactorily achieved. Jensen & Associates Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care t,.nter Project. Archaeological Survey Report Page 9 PROJECT FINDINGS General Observations Field work identified the following general conditions within the project area. As noted in previous discussions, disturbance to the ground surface ranges from minimal to substantial. Obviously Zink Road, the narrow gauge railroad, and various logging haul and skid roads had impacted surface and subsurface soil components where these features were constructed. However, the historic ranching activities themselves, while less intensive than road construction and large-scale logging, also affected surface and subsurface soil components throughout the project area. More recent impacts are associated with construction of several residential structures and related outbuildings, on-going tree and brush removal for pasture and agricultural crops, placement of buried and overhead utilities, and excavation for dams associated with stock ponds at numerous locations within the project area. All of these have impacted both historic as well as prehistoric cultural resources within the project area. Specific Findings Evidence of prehistoric activity was observed at eight separate locations within the project area. Five of these consist of isolated cores or large primary reduction flakes of basalt, identified along segments of Berry Creek. A thorough inspection of lands surrounding each of these five cores/flakes failed to identify any additional evidence of prehistoric presence or activities, and all are therefore considered "Isolates" without residual research or other values. The three remaining observations represent prehistoric archaeological sites. All three sites contain midden deposits, light surface scatters of basalt, chert and obsidian flakesand cores, and bedrock mortar features. As well, all are located adjacent, or in close proximity, to Berry Creek. Evidence of historic activity was observed at four locations within the project area. One of these consists of the Daniel Zink home and some associated outbuildings and modern structures (site Zink #7). One site consists of the Old Horton Ditch which was utilized by the Zink family to acquire water from Berry Creek for ranch and domestic use (site Zink #4). One site is a can/trash scatter believed associated with construction of the narrow gauge railroad through the Zink property (site Zink #5). And the final site is a segment of the narrow gauge railroad alignment itself (site Zink #6). SITE DESCRIPTIONS Prehistoric Sites Zink #1. #2. and #3: These three prehistoric sites all contain subsurface midden accumulations, and surface features consisting of well-developed bedrock mortars and surface lithics. Although overall surface area and mortar counts vary, all three sites appear more or less equivalent, representing habitation locales adjacent or close to Berry Creek and its primary tributary stream within the present project area. No testing was undertaken during the present survey, so that midden depths are unknown. However, examination of rodent holes and road cut exposures suggest minimally 40-50 cm depth at all three sites. No temporally diagnostic implements (i.e., projectile points, beads) were observed on the surface, although here it should be noted that all of these sites may have been surface collected over the years by the area's European American residents. Jensen & Associates 9 • 0 Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care enter Project. Archaeological Survey Report Page 10 Historic Sites Zink #4: This site consists of the Old Horton Ditch, probably excavated sometime after about 1855 in conjunction with mining operations along Berry Creek. The ditch pick-up point on Berry Creek is located within the northern portion of the project area and is achieved with a corrugated steel pipe inserted into the creek. The ditch follows the approximate 2,420' contour, proceeding for approximately 1,440 meters south and southeast through the Zink property, averaging 1 meter in width and 0.5 meters in depth. No additional features, and no historic artifacts or artifact concentrations, were observed in association with the ditch. Daniel Zink apparently acquired the rights to this water in 1910, which was historically utilized to irrigate pasture and agricultural parcels within the Bald Rock Ranch property. Zink #5: This site consists of a trash scatter and possible privy pit which is located close to a 180 -degree turn in the narrow gauge railroad alignment near the center of the project area. The scatter and privy pit are likely associated with construction of the narrow gauge railroad, as a meadow is located just northeast of the site, and the Zink ranch would have been accessible a - - short distance east of the site, on the opposite -side -of Berry Creek. -Artifacts which remain - - visible on the surface today include: 20+/- milk cans with solder sealed bottoms (3" diameter, 4 1/2" length); 80+/- bean cans, (6" diameter, 7 1/4" length); 3+/- ham cans (1 1/2" height, 4 1/2" width, 6 1/2" length); 5+/- milk cans, with solder sealed bottoms (2 1/2" diameter, 2 1/2" length); 2 one -gallon pails; 20+ miscellaneous metal fragments (fragments of stamped steel implements, unidentified as to type, bailing wire, etc.); 20+ glass fragments (brown in color). Zink #6: This site consists of a narrow gauge railroad alignment which generally trends east -west between the approximate 2,320' contour and the 2,480' contour. The alignment has been cut through hillsides resulting in 60 degree cut slopes, and crosses small drainages and ravines over fill which was probably taken from areas of cut. No large ravines are present within the present project area, which would explain the absence of trestles along the recorded section of alignment, which averages approximately 4 meters in width at the base and extends for approximately 1,900 meters through the project area Although no tracks remain and only occasional small spikes were observed, several ties, each measuring approximately 6" X 8" X 8' 2", were observed at different spots along the alignment. Work on the Western Pacific Railroad out of Oroville began in September 1905. The formal opening, including a stop at Berry Creek town, occurred in 1910. The Butte and Plumas Railway Company built the narrow gauge railroad through the Zink property in order to access the Western Pacific's main line along the Feather River. The "Zink segment" was created by extending southward the existing system which had already been constructed along French Creek to the north. By linking up with Western Pacific, the Swain Lumber Company could now access the larger California market with lumber from their several mills along French Creek. Zink #7: This site consists of nine primary components or features. These components include a main ranch house (Feature A), a four -car garage (Feature B), a two -car or two -buggy garage (referenced on various maps as a wood shed [Feature C]), an "A -frame" residence (Feature D), a guest residence (Feature E), a work shop (Feature F), a barn (Feature G), an earlier barn location and a pile of timbers representing the dismantled feature (Feature H), and a segment of the extensively modified historic alignment for the County Road (Feature I). As indicated in the discussion of individual features, below, some of these relate to Daniel Zink's 1900+ activities, one relates to Phillip Zink's homestead use (the County road alignment), although most are wholly contemporary. Jensen & Associates 10 • C� Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care enter Project. Archaeological Survey Report Page 11 Feature A is the Daniel Zink residence of c. 1,920 sq ft. Phillip Zink, father of Daniel, was born in Baden, Germany in 1827, and died on his ranch at Berry Creek on February 1, 1892. Phillip left his ranch and homestead to his wife, Adelheit,,with the property eventually going to one of his sons, Daniel Zink. Daniel Zink married Josephine Clyde Hill in 1900, at which point they constructed a residence of their own on the property. It is this residence which exists as the "historic house" today. The original log home of Phillip Zink burned to the ground around the turn -of -the -Century. The original log barn apparently lasted for several more decades, but was recently demolished. The timbers from this original barn are presently stacked adjacent to the original barn's dirt floor, which represents Feature H of this site. Feature A is a T-shaped structure with gabled roof ends, 8/12 roof pitch, wood -framed sash windows which have been replaced with aluminum sash windows, and was sided with 2" ship -lap of clear pine. The interior was not available for inspection, but the house has been upgraded and modernized, but generally maintaining a "period" look. - - - Feature B -consists of a contemporary; four -car garage containing approximately. 960.. -.. . square feet. The structure is built on a concrete slab with separately poured stem walls, and is wood framed. The feature is not historic, but is included in the present description and in the site map as it is located adjacent to the Daniel Zink residence. Feature C consists of a small two -car or two -buggy garage which is referenced on several contemporary maps as a wood shed (fire wood is stored inside). The structure covers approximately 200 square feet, and was constructed of full -cut 2"X4" fir studs and rafters, with some of the rafters having been replaced with uncut 4" fir poles. Siding is rough -sawn 1" X 12" vertical cedar, with 3" bats, attached with wire nails. .The structure probably dates to sometime around the time of the construction of the Daniel Zink residence, or shortly after the turn -of -the -Century. Few modifications to the original structure have been made, although the corrugated steel roofing material is not original. Feature D consists of a contemporary "A -frame" residence which covers approximately 600 square feet of surface area. The structure may have been constructed after acquisition by the Frost family around 1968, and is not historic. Feature E consists of a guest residence which covers approximately 1,976 square feet, located close to the Feature D "A -Frame". This feature is not historic. Feature F consists of a work shop which covers approximately 600 square feet, located in the vicinity of Feature D "A -Frame" and Feature E "Guest Residence." All three of these structures, which were constructed around the margins of a pond, appear to date to about the 1960's, or to have been substantially modified at about that time. Feature G consists of a barn which covers approximately 1,440 square feet. The structure was constructed between about 1910 and 1914 by Daniel Zink, who also constructed Feature A residence. Construction involved milled timbers and boards with conventional wire nail fasteners, covered with 1" X 12" vertical cedar with 3" bats and a replacement corrugated steel roof. The bam has witnessed several episodes of rebuilding and repair, including a recent upgrade of the eastern overhang which involved replacement of all of the original rough -sawn posts with Copper's (Oroville) treated "telephone poles". This is not the original Phillip Zink barn, whose remains are represented by Feature H. Jensen & Associates 11 • 0 Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care %-enter Project. Archaeological Survey Report Page 12 Feature H consists of the location of the original Zink barn, although no standing structure remains. Some of the salvaged timber from this barn has been piled adjacent to the area designated Feature H, which in turn is located adjacent to the route of the original County Road (Feature I, below). Inspection of these beams documents that most were hand-hewn and fastened with 2" diameter by 4" long hand cut oak pegs, and by notching. Feature I consists of a short segment of the original County Road which proceeded through the Zink property. The alignment was abandoned and routed around the Zink residence in 1938 in order to improve several curves. The section of roadway in the Zink property was then modified for ranch use and does not retain historic attributes. NRHP Eligibility Criteria Important cultural resources, per the National Register of Historic Places, are those prehistoric and historic sites, districts, buildings, structures, and objects, as well as properties with - - - -- - --- --- -traditional religious or cultural- importancetoNative-Americans, which. are listed, -or. are eligible for listing, on the National Register of Historic Places (NRNP) (historic properties), according to the criteria outlined in 36 CFR 60.4. An historic property must possess integrity of location, design, workmanship, feeling, and association, and meet at least one of the following criteria: a) Associated with events which have made significant contributions to the broad patterns of the history of the United States. b) Associated with the lives of people significant in United States history. c) Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; or k ` represent the work of a mastei;.-or possess high artistid value, or represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. d) Has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Eligibility Recommendation for Sites Zink #1. #2, and #3 Archaeological sites containing buried cultural deposits related to Native American use typically document protracted habitation and performance of a fairly wide range of domestic activities. For these reasons, further research at such sites frequently has the potential to expand our understanding and appreciation of local and regional prehistory, and such sites are therefore often considered eligible or potentially eligible for inclusion on the National Register under Criterion d. The three prehistoric sites in this group likely contain such deposits which could be expected to contain portable cultural materials, including formed artifacts, faunal and floral remains, specialized samples suitable for dating, etc. Specific application of the eligibility criteria results in the following recommendation for these three sites. a) None of the sites in this group is associated with events which have made significant contributions to the broad patterns of the history of the United States, and none is considered eligible based on this consideration; b) None of the sites listed above is associated with people significant in .United States history. For all three of the sites which contain prehistoric components, the individuals/groups responsible cannot be identified on the basis of the data categories present at these sites; Jensen & Associates 12 Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care center Project. Archaeological Survey Report Page 13 c) Based on existing inventory data maintained by the Northeast Information Center at CSU -Chico, a large number of prehistoric components generally similar to and duplicating the attributes of sites Zink #1, Zink #2, and Zink #3 are known and documented for the Berry Creek and Galen Ridge area. Such prehistoric components are not rare in the California inventory, nor do they represent a "... distinctive type..." or "...a distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction." d) Specialized dating samples and temporally diagnostic implement types have not been demonstrated as being either present or abundant in the prehistoric components at sites Zink #1, Zink #2, and Zink #3. On the other hand, no excavation was undertaken at any of these sites during the present survey, and it is quite probable that all three contain buried components. If present, such buried cultural material could be expected to yield additional important information on prehistoric patterns of resource extraction methodology and technology, technical information concerning lithic reduction strategies employed, the size of the populations involved, and further characterization of the intensity of resource use during prehistoric time periods in this area of northern -- - - - - - California -.--In- other words, --portable cultural- material of research --value related to prehistoric activities could be present in a subsurface component .at all three sites. For these reasons, these three sites are considered potentially eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion d. Recommended Treatment for Sites Zink #1, #2, and #3 As eligible or potentially eligible properties, the fust choice of treatment is to preserve these sites intact by an impact avoidance strategy. Impact avoidance and site preservation is possible for these three sites by simply locating proposed structures, camp facilities, and access roads so as not to directly impact site components. While surface manifestations of the sites exist in the form of mortar holes, there are few recognizable tool types on the surface, thus masking the presence of cultural deposits below the surface. However, to ensure that these three sites are not inadvertently affected or impacted during construction which may be proposed for adjacent or nearby lands, the boundaries of the sites should be clearly identified as an impact avoidance zone on all project and development maps, and the site areas should be temporarily flagged at the time of construction. If construction activity is to occur within about 50 feet of any site and if it will involve large pieces of equipment, then the site in question should also be temporarily fenced with orange vinyl construction fencing during the construction period. Eligibility Assessment for Sites Zink #4. #5, #6, and #7 Specific application of the eligibility criteria results in the following recommendation for these four historic sites. a) None of the historic sites within the project area is associated with events which have made significant contributions to the broad patterns of the history of the United States, and none is considered eligible based on this consideration; b) None of the sites listed above is associated. with people significant in United States history. While the individuals associated with the historic components are known and have descendants in Butte County, and while their lives are of interest locally, these persons are not considered of overriding importance in United States history; c) Based on existing inventory data maintained by the Northeast Information Center at CSU -Chico, a large number of turn -of -the -Century historic complexes generally similar to and duplicating the attributes present at these sites are known and documented for the Jensen & Associates 13 • 0 Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care center Project. Archaeological Survey Report Page 14 Butte County and Oroville area. Such features and components are not rare in the California inventory, nor do they represent a "... distinctive type..." or "...a distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction." , For Zink #4 ditch and Zink #6 railroad grade alignment, these linear features are without associated features or artifacts. The ditch has in fact been substantially modified over the years, and portions of the alignment currently carry water through PVC pipe which was placed in the ditch and then covered. For the railroad grade, all features except occasional ties were removed or have deteriorated. The one possible exception is site Zink #5, the small can scatter and possible privy pit which may have been occupied for a short time during construction of the railroad. However, the integrity of this small deposit has been adversely impacted by years of cattle grazing and ranch- and logging - related road grading, with a consequent loss of surface provenience and breaking of many of the whole artifacts which were probably present at one time. As well, since whole, diagnostic artifacts are rare, the site has probably also been vandalized or "potted", which may also mean that the presumed "privy pit" is not a privy pit at all. For Zink #7, the Daniel Zink residence and barn, the complex of features which is now present at this locale does not represent the original Zink homestead, but rather second generation construction. Added to these turn -of -the -Century features are a number of clearly modern structures and improvements. Some of these improvements were made directly to the earliest historic features, including both the primary residence and the barn to the west. Considered as a whole and collectively, the overall site context is no longer an accurate reflection or representation of a traditional turn -of -the -Century complex, even though the residence is itself in good repair. Lastly, essentially nothing remains of the two oldest features within Zink #7 complex -- the original 1880's barn, which has been completely dismantled for materials,. the original Zink homestead log home, and the original County Road alignment, which has been bulldozed, widened, and graveled. d) Data recovery work involving any of the historic sites (Zink #447) would likely not provide unique or unusual information not available from other sources. The existing residence and barn are, in any case, not available for data collection or data recovery other than HABS/HAER-level recording. And even these structures do not exhibit unique attributes of construction or design, and have been substantiallly "modernized". The provenience of the tin can and bottle artifacts at Zink #5 is considered compromised by post -depositional disturbance related to logging and ranch activities, and possible vandalism/pot hunting. The Zink #4 ditch and Zink #6 railroad grade are essentially without associated artifacts or features, and data recovery could not be expected to significantly advance our understanding of these two sites beyond that which has been achieved in the present recording documents and evaluation. Collectively, these findings lead to the recommendation that none of the historic sites is eligible or potentially eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places under any of the relevant criteria. Consequently, no further treatment or consideration is warranted or recommended in relation to proposed further development of this land. Note, however, that essentially all of the features encompassed within Zink #7 will be preserved in tact and will continue to be utilized, and in particular there are no plans to remove or impact the existing Daniel Zink residence. Jensen & Associates 14 Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care ..enter Project Archaeological Survey Report Page 15 In the summary table below, all seven sites are listed by primary component type, and a "+" or "-" has been entered for each of the NRNP eligibility criteria recommended applicable. POTENTIALLY CONTRIBUTING COMPONENT PREHISTORIC HISTORIC CRITERION a b c d T* a b . c d Zink #1 - - - + - - - - - Zink #2 - - - + - - - - - Zink #3 - - - + - - - - - Zink #4 - - - - - - - - - Zink #5 - - - - - - - - - Zink #6 - - - - - - - - - Zink #7 - - - - - - - - - - -- - — *T= Potential "Traditional Cultural Value": No comments were received from either the Tyme - - Maidu/Berry Creek Tribe of Oroville or the Mechoopda Tribe of Chico Rancheria concerning visitation or other traditional use or knowledge of the area. No trade beads or other indications of Protohistoric or historic -period occupation was observed, and it is likely that all three prehistoric sites are unknown to contemporary elders. Nevertheless, a copy of the present report will be made available to these groups, since the information contained herein can contribute to the heritage data base of both. FINAL PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS Seven archaeological sites (three prehistoric and four historic) have been identified and recorded within the project area. All three of the prehistoric sites (Zink #1, #2, and #3) are considered potentially eligible for inclusion on the National Register under Criterion d. The historic sites (Zink #4, #5, #6, and #7) are not recommended eligible for the National Register under any of the relevant criteria. Treatment recommendations include impact'avoidance and preservation "as is" for sites Zink #1, #2, and #3. It is further recommended that preservation be ensured by plotting site locations onto present and future development maps, and flagging/fencing site boundaries . temporarily during any construction work undertaken close to site boundaries, especially if large pieces of equipment are to be used. There are no treatment recommendations for the historic sites considered not eligible. Aside from the specific treatment recommended for the three prehistoric sites, archaeological clearance is recommended for the remainder of the c. 496 acres comprising the present project area, with the following general provision: The present evaluation and recommendations are based on the findings of an inventory -level .surface survey only. There is always the possibility that potentially significant unidentified cultural materials could be encountered on or below the surface during the course of future development or construction activities. In such a situation, archaeological consultation should be sought immediately. Jensen & Associates 15 • 0 Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care center Project Archaeological Survev Report Page 16 REFERENCES CITED and/or UTILIZED Clark, William B. 1970 Gold Districts of California. California Division of Mines, Bulletin 193. San Francisco, California. Dixon, R. B. 1905 The Northern Maidu. New York: American Museum of Natural History Bulletin 17:119-346. Elsasser, Albert B. 1960 The Archaeology of the Sierra Nevada in California and Nevada. University of California, Archaeological Survey Report No. 51. Berkeley. Gudde, Erwin G. 1975 California Gold Camps. University of California Press. Berkeley. - Jensen, Peter M. 1969 Prehistoric Settlement Patterns in Peace Valley in the Sutter Buttes, Sutter County, California. Unpublished Master's Thesis, Department of Anthropology, University of California, Davis. . 1981 Archaeological Survey of the 3,200 -ac Galen-Campoodie Compartment of the Plumas National Forest, Butte and Plumas Counties, California. Prepared for ,. U.S. Forest Service; Plumas National Forest, Quincy, California Report on s File, Northeast California Information Center; CSU -Chico.' t. 1987 Archaeological Test Excavations at the "West Rockshelter Site" in Dead Horse Slough, California Park Subdivision, Chico, Butte County, Califomia. Report on File, City of Chico and Northeast California Information Center, CSU - Chico. 1995 Archaeological Inventory Survey of c. 60 Acres near Feather Falls, Butte County, California. Report on File, Northeast California Information Center, CSU -Chico. Jensen, Peter M. and Paul R. Reed 1980 An Archaeological and Cultural Anthropological Overview of the Northern Sacramento Valley and Southern Cascades. Special Publication of the Bureau of Land Management, Redding District Office. Jensen, Peter M. and Diane Wren 1980 Archaeological Overview of the East Side of the Plumas National Forest. Report on File, Plumas_ National Forest, Quincy, California. Klaseen, T.A. and D.K. Ellison 1974 Soil Survey of the Butte County Area, California. United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. Jensen & Associates 16 • • Bald Rock Ranch Proposed Care center Project. Archaeological Survey Report Page 17 Kroeber, A. L. 1925 Handbook of the Indians of California. Smithsonian Institution, Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 78. Washington, D.C. Kuchler, A. W. 1977 "Map of the natural vegetation of California," In M.G. Barbour and J. Major, Eds., Terrestrial Vegetation of California. New York: Wiley. Markley, Richard 1975 Archaeological Excavations in the Oroville Locality, Butte County, California, 1975. Unpublished Master's Thesis, Department of Anthropology, California State University, Chico. Riddell, Francis A. 1978 Maidu and Konkow, IN, Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 8: California, Robert F. Heizer, Editor, pp. 370-379. Smithsonian Institution, -- - -- - - - - __.�..__.....__.-Washington, D.C.-------- Ritter, Eric W. 1970 Archaeology of Tie Wah near Oroville, Butte County, California: Culture History vs. Culture Process. Center for Archaeological Research at Davis, Publication No. 2. Davis, California. United States Department of the Interior .�-1990 National Register'of Histonc Places Federal Register Washington, D.C. n....,�"r.:t'.� a ,ra4 son; Norman L., and Arlean H �Towne,�* �.~ y y x;1978 .: Nisenan, INHandbook of North Amencan Indians, Volume 8: California, f f ` :Robert F Heizer, Editor;"pp"387 397. Smithsonian Inititution, Washington, .D.C... Y' - - �4',r r- ?_xY fir;_{, Y t� <ia .w •, hey - - Jensen & Associates 17 Apr =01-98 16:25 But Community Bank 5(o 8913498 The Northeast Center of the California Historical Resources Information System ■ Butte Community Bank 2041 Forest Avenue Chico, CA 95928 ` AT -IN: Mr. Rick Farley, Vice President P.03 BUTTE SIERRA Department of Anthropology GLENN SISKIYOU California State University. Ch.Co LASSEN SUTTER Chico. CA 95929-0400 M000C TEHAMA VLUMAS TRINITY SHASTA (916) 898-6256 March 24, 1998 RE: OKIZU FOUNDATION RECREATION CAMP; I.C. File # D98-6 T21 N, R5 E, Sections 25, 26; USGS Berry Creek and Brush Creek 7.5' and Big Bend Mtn. 15' quads 496 acres (Butte County) Dear Mr. Farley, _ In response to your,rrequest received March. 2,4 4998,.a record search for the above cited project was conducted by`exarrttning`the'bffcial'..ifiaps ihd rec6fds forarchaeoIogical sites and surveys in Butte County. RESULTS: PREHISTORIC RESOURCES: Our records indicate that there are no recorded sites of this type known to be located within project boundaries. However, the project is located in an area known to have been heavily utilized by prehistoric and ethnographic populations. The report for the cultural resource survey discussed below indicates the presence of unrecorded bedrock milling station sites within project boundaries. HISTORIC RESOURCES: According to our records, there are no recorded sites of this type known to be located within project boundaries. However, the .USGS Big Bend 1v1tn. 15' quad map (1948) indicates Zink Road and the Zink Ranch are located within project boundaries. These are unrecorded historic resources. Evidence of historic mining activity may also be located within project boundaries. PREVIOUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS• According to our records, a small portion of the project area has been previously surveyed for cultural resources by a professional archaeologist (I.C. Report # B -L-352). In 1984, William Soule conducted a Negative Archaeological- Suryey for the Darwin Datwyler property, Application # 26904. No sites were recorded as a result of this survey. A copy of this survey report. is available to the project archaeologist upon request. - '.Apr -01-98 16:25 But Community Bank 5jo 8913498 P.04 LITERATURE SEARCH: Reviewed were the official records and maps for archaeological sites and surveys in Butte County. Also reviewed were the National Register of Historic Places - Listed Properties and Determined Eligible Properties (1988, Computer Listings 1966 through 7-96 by National Park Service), the California Inventory of Historic Resources' (1976), A Collection of Places in Butte County (1977), California Points of Historical Interest (1992), California Historical Landmarks (1996), the Directory of Properties in the Historic PropeM.- Data File for Butte County (1998), Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 8 California (1978), Gold Districts of California (1970), and the California Office of Historic Preservation Archaeological Determinations of Eligibility for Butte County (1998). RECOMMENDATIONS: Based upon the above information and the local topography, the _ project is -located in.an._area considered.. to. be extremely _sensitive.for, prehistoric,..ethnographic, -and . . historic cultural resources. In view of these findings, we recommend that a professional archaeologist be contacted in order to conduct a cultural resource survey of the entire project area prior to any ground disturbance. This person will be able to identify, record, and assess any cultural resources encountered as a result of this survey, as well as suggest appropriate preservation/mitigation measures for those resources. The project archaeologist should also contact the appropriate local Native American representatives in order,to determine if there are any unrecorded ethnographic sites located within project boundaries for which we have no records. If the project, is located adjacent to Forest Service or BLM lands, the project archaeologist should contact the appropriate agency in order to determine if there -are sites located within project boundaries for which we have no records. Additionally, if any potential prehistoric, ethnographic, and/orhistoric cultural resources are encountered during any phase of project development, all work should cease in the area of the find pending an examination of the site and materials by the project archaeologist. The charge for this record search is $90.00 (one hour of Information Center time @ $90.00 per hour). An invoice for billing purposes will follow. Thank you for your concern in preserving California's cultural heritage. If you have any questions or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Sincerely, vo&" "mow ¢Q. Makoto Kowta, Coordinator Northeast Information Center Jensen & Associates Archaeological - Historical - Cultural Resource Management Studies & Services 9726 Lott Road - Durham, CA 95938-9742 - (530) 345.9515 - FAX (530) 345.0651 545 Ocean View Drive - Hilo, HI 96720 - (808) 935.7551 Tuesday, April 21, 1998 Tyme Maidu Tribe/Berry Creek Rancheria Atm.: Mr. Dick Bjork 5 Tyme Way Oroville, California 95966 Subject: Proposed Child's Cancer Care Center, near Bald Rock and Berry Creek, Butte County, California Dear Dick: A non-profit group, acting locally through Butte Community Bank, proposes to construct additional buildings and facilities on the 400 -ac old Zinc Ranch at Bald Rock, near Berry Creek and Lake Madrone, in Butte County. Several existing buildings, roads, and other constructed features already exist on the property. The proposal calls for extension of some of the access roads and.camp facilities, as well. as construction of several new structures Despite prior disturbance and a long history of use and ownership by the Zinc Family, perhaps you have specific information concerning known cultural resources which could',' ected by further development proposed for this property. If you would care to supply `that.information to me, I'll make sure that it is incorporated into the archaeological survey report being prepared for this project. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience. Regards, Jensen%&j Associates i Peter M. Jensen Encl.: Project map in two parts, showing the location of the 400 -ac property. Landmarks include Bald Rock to the southeast at about a mile, and Berry Creek/Lake Madrone to the southwest, also at about a mile away. 0 .6 Jensen & Associates Archaeological • Historical • Cultural Resource Management Studies & Services 9726 Lott Road • Durham, CA 95938-9742 • (530) 345-9515 • FAX (530) 345.0651 545 Ocean View Drive • Hilo, HI 96720 • (808) 935.7551 Tuesday, April 21, 1998 Mechoopda Tribe of Chico Rancheria Attn.: Rod Clements 1907-F Mangrove Ave. Chico, California 95926 Subject: Proposed Child's Cancer Care Center, near Bald Rock and Berry Creek, Butte County, California Dear Rod: A non-profit group, acting locally through Butte Community Bank, proposes to construct additional buildings and facilities on the 400 -ac old Zinc Ranch at Bald Rock, near Berry Creek and Lake Madrone, in Butte County. Several existing buildings, roads-, and other constructed features already exist on the property.- The proposal calls for extension -'6f some of the access roads and campfacillties; as well as construction of several new structures Despite prior disturbance and a long history of use and ownership by the Zinc Family, perhaps you have specific information' concerning: known'cultural resources whicfi' could be affected by further development proposed for this property. If you would care to supply that -information to me, I'll make sure that it is incorporated into the archaeological survey report being prepared for this project. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience. Regards, Jensen & sociates Peter M. Jensen Encl.: Project map in two parts, showing the location of the 400 -ac property. Landmarks include Bald Rock to the southeast at about a mile, and Berry Creek/Lake Madrone to the southwest, also at about a mile away. May 11, 1999 Better Builders Construction Inc. 5263 Royal Oaks Drive Oroville, CA. 95966-3878 • Sate' L A N D O F N AT U R A L W EA L T H A N D BEAUTY BUILDING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7541 FAX: (530) 538-2140 Camp Okizu Assessor Parcel Number: 062-240-003, 062-240-007, 062-250-022 & 062-250-026 Building Permit Number: 99-0653 through 99-0672 This office reviewed the above referenced revised building plans. Please respond in writing to each comment by creating a response letter. Indicate which detail, specification, or calculation shows the requested information. Your complete and clear responses will expedite the re -check and approval of this project. Please be sure to include on the resubmittal the engineer's "wet" stamp, signature, registration number and expiration date on all sheets of plans depicting the designed elements and cover sheets of calculations. Provide additional information and/or make revisions to plans, specifications and calculations as follows: 1) A field investigation of the site was conducted on May 6, 1999. The main roadway in the proposed camper village area #1 and #2 have excessive slope (30% — 45%). This exceeds the maximum slope allowed by CDF and the path of travel for the disabled. Additionally, the path of travel from the disabled accessible cabin to the. restroom/shower building must be made accessible. 2) Indicate the braced wall panel types and locations at the cabins. 3) Engineered design for the 6 x 12 df #1 header on the shower/restroom building plans supporting truss T-5 at the openings. Indicate what size header will be used if the 6 x 12 is not required. 4) Truss designs must be reviewed by the architect of record and include their stamp of approval.. 5) Alpine truss detail (T-5) for the shower/restroom buildings have spacing at 24" and the roof framing plan, detail F2/A2.2, on the building plans at 48" o.c. Please provide clarification. 6) The property lines for all of the parcels are not shown on the plot plan. I received a letter from Ron Graves & Associates dated May 5, 1999. He will need to address the location of the cabins and the distance to the property lines from all buildings on the .plot plan. 7) Underground propane tanks are shown on the plot plan. Provide installation detail for this type of system. 8) Compaction test will be required for the compacted fill adjacent to the 8" concrete block stem walls. The compaction method identified by Michael Mooney has not been received. 9) Prior to the issuance of building permits the, applicant must meet the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, including, but not limited to, water quality certification, Construction Activity Storm Water Permit, solid waste disposal plan, and wastewater treatment and disposal plans. 10) Prior to the issuance of any building permits the existing buildings shall be made to comply with current Building and Zoning regulations for the intended new use of the buildings. 11) Prior to the issuance of the building permits comply with the conditions and requirements of the USE PERMIT #98-21. 12) Obtain approval from the following Butte County departments: °a) Planning Division for use and parking. b) Land Development for improvements, drainage and legal parcel. c) Environmental Health for sanitation and plot plan approval. 13) California Department of Forestry and the State Fire Marshall must review and approve the building plans. 14) Impact fees from the following agencies: a) School District fees. b) Sheriff fees. c) SRA Fire inspection and plan review fees. 15) Sign all permit applications. 16) Balance of permit fees $8,975.78. 17) Recorded copy of the Agricultural Acknowledgment Statement. If you wish to discuss any requirements, you may contact me at (530) 538-7541 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sincerely, Glenn Gibbons Plans Examiner c.c. . Mike Mooney Schmidt Copeland Parker Stevens, Inc. M CALIFORNIA REGION( WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD Cal/EPA �4'tE J CENTRAL VALLEY REGION 415 Knollcrest Drive, Suite 100 Redding, CA 96002 Phone (530) 224-4845 FAX (530) 224-4857 Pete Wilson, Governor 18 March 1998 Planning Division MAR 2 3 1998 Mr. Stephen Betts Oroville, California Butte County Department of Development Services 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION, OKIZU FOUNDATION, UP 98-21, APN O62-240-007,062- 110-003, AND 062-250-022 AND 026, OROVILLE, BUTTE COUNTY We have reviewed the subject application. We have comments regarding five general aspects of the proposed development: Wetlands and/or stream course alteration - Water quality certification is required for any project which impacts waters of the State (such as streams and wetlands). Impacts include, but are not limited to; stream crossings, the modification of stream banks or stream courses, and the filling or modification of wetlands. The Certification must be obtained prior to construction. Failure to obtain certification, when required, may result in enforcement action. Storm Water - A Construction Activity Storm Water Permit is required for storm water discharges associated with a construction activity where clearing, grading, and excavation results in a land disturbance of five or more acres. Storm water discharges from a construction activity that results in a land disturbance of less than five acres,'but which is part of a larger common plan of development, also requires a permit. The Construction Activity Storm Water Permit must be obtained prior to construction. Failure to obtain a permit, when required, may result in enforcement action. Solid Waste Disposal -The disposal of solid waste from this development may have'an impact on water quality and public health. Therefore the applicant must submit a solid waste disposal plan which conforms to the regional or county master plan and contains adequate provisions for solid waste disposal for complete build -out of the development. Construction Dewatering - If improvements such as sewer, or other utility installation require dewatering of any excavation, a general NPDES dewatering permit must be obtained. This office may be contacted to obtain the forms for this permit if necessary. Wastewater Treatment and Disposal - Sufficient information must be provided by the applicant to enable evaluation of the treatment and disposal options in relation to conditions in the area such as local ground and surface water hydrology and soil types and depths. Potential impacts or benefits which must be Recycled Paper Our mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of California's water resources, and ensure their proper allocation and efficient use for the benefit of present and future generations. Mr. Stephen Betts -2- 18 March 1998 Butte County Development Services addressed include contamination of ground and surface waters, protection of public health, generation of vectors and nuisance conditions such as odors, and short-term impacts during construction such as accelerated erosion. A septage disposal plan must also be considered since the homes in the development will all be on septic tanks. In order for Regional Board staff to comment further on the proposed projects, please submit the information required in the Regional Board's Information Needs for Waste Disposal from Land Developments. After this information has been supplied we will determine it's adequacy. After review of the data, staff may decide to recommend adoption of Waste Discharge Requirements. If such a decision is made you will be notified and given the appropriate forms (Report of Waste Discharge) to initiate this process. Note that a completed Report of Waste Discharge and filing fee must be submitted at least 120 days before you expect that any wastewater will be discharged. Because of the large number of potential users of this development, and because of the current agreement between Regional Board staff and Butte County, this project requires formal approval by Regional Board staff. If you have any questions regarding the above information, please contact me at (530) 224-4858 or the letterhead address. Ronald S. Dykstra, P.E. Associate WRC Staff Engineer Shasta Cascade Watershed RSD:tch cc: Tom Reid, Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division, Oroville USE PERMIT BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION aPfl 2 4 199$ �DATE: (Certified Mail Rec.) UP 98-21 c . ; PERMIT NO: - - ' 062-240-007, 062-110-003, 062-250-022 & 026 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.. Pxrsuant to the provisions, of the Zoning, Ordinance of the County of Butte Viand the special conditions set forth below: Mie Okizu,Foundatiori is hereby gianted a Use Permit in accordance with application filed: February 23, 1998 to allow `a camp in a U'(Unclassified) zone, identified as APN 062-240-007, 062-110-. 003, 062""-250; 022 &,026.. • , 1. Failure to comply with the conditions specified herein as the basis for approyal 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,'iricluding Butte County Code,Sec. 24-, 62. 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 riiust-be' established within 24 m_ onths of the delivery,of the counteF•signed,permit to the Permittee. • - NM .. r -3. If any use for which a use permit has been granted is not established within two years of the date of receipt.of the countersigned permit by.the Permittee; the pennit'shall. become null and void' and reapplication and a new permit shall be requiredto"establish'the use. r. 4. The terms and'. conditions' -of this permit shall'run with the land' and. shall be, bindingupon and be " to the benefit, of the°lieirs;,legal represenlittives,.successors, andiassigns of the Permittee, 5. Minor changes may tie approved administratively�by the Directors of Development Services, Environmental Health, or Public`W®rks' upon"receipt`of a'substantiated written request by the. applicant,,or�their respective,designee, Prior to such verification shah'be'made by each Department' or;Division"that the modification' is consistent withahe-application, fees paid and environmental' determination �as ,conditionally approved Changes deemed to, be major or significant.in nature shall -require a formal on amendment. ` FINDINGS: Section 1: Environmental.'Findings. ': A. Find that an Initial Study was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act which identified potential significant environmental effects that the project may have, but provisions in the project plans or proposals agreed to by the applicant would mitigate such effects ,to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would occur; and, B. The design of the subdivision and improvements has the potential to cause environmental damage .,to fish or ; wildlife or' their habitat and the collection of Department-of- Fish and Game Environmental Filing Fees is required; and, G. Find that the Planning Commission has independently reviewed, analyzed and considered the . proposed -Negative Declaration with mitigation measures prior to making its decision on the project,rand hereby finds that the Negative, Declaration adequately, represents impacts associated • with this-project; and, Sectiori:2: Zoning Ordinance Findings. A. 'The proposed use 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 property, or 'be detrimental' to the health• and ,general welfare of the persorisi residing or. working in the ` neighborhood, ,or.to the general :heWth, 'safety, and, welfare of the residents of the'County as . ;supported by the following facts: 1. ."The physical characteristics of the site, including available parking, access, sewage disposal. areas, and water availability will accommodate the proposed use; and, ' 2. The vehicle traffic generated by the'proposed camp will not cause any, significant impacts- because Zink and Bald Rock Roads" do not have high volitrtes of traffc the'vehicles will arrive over an extended time;period and will depart when vehicle traffic'on Zink and. Bald Rock Roads is at a minimum, and' 3. The use will not, A6 any aesthetic impacts because all proposed:structures are not located . near Zink Road and extensive•.vegetation.along Zink Road blocks the view of the property; and all outside lighting, will be< required -to be, fully 'shielded and.-directed' straight do�"vi-wards; and, `4. Approximately 80% .of'the project `site ;wily remain ;in open, space, and no ;significant impacts will occur, to potential timber harvesting or livestock grazing .ar d; 5: Conditions have been included that will reduce. erosion, wildlife habitat, noise, public services, -and aesthetic iinpacts to,a less than significant level; and, B.` The Unclassified zone allows; with. a Use' Permit, cacnpsities and quasi-public uses-and the..' ' Agricultural=Residential and Timber-Mountain General Plan Land Use designations• state that quasi-public,uses and outdoor `recreational facilities are Second`ary,Uses, and Section 3: Action. ,. 2 11 Applicant shall provide a copy of any archaeological surveys conducted on the property to the Planning Division for review. Applicant shall follow the recommendations of the Planning Division for protection of historic or archaeological resources. During construction, should any archaeological artifacts be discovered, the Planning Division shall be immediately, and all work shall cease until'a archaeologist has notified qualified his her findings to the Planning Division, examined the artifacts and the site, submitted or r , 'and recommended clearance to continue. Recommencement of construction shall be upon the approval of the Planning Division. (MM) (,12-),' ''' Prior to issuance of building permits meet the requirements of the California Regional - ` Water' Quality 'Control Board_, including, but not limited to, water quality certification, ' Construction Activity Storm Water Permit, solid waste disposal plan, and wastewater. ' treatment and disposal plans. 13. JAN, Existing buildi' s,shalI be'made toxomply with current Building and,Zoning regulations for the intended new u'se of the buildings or the existing buildings which shall be put to a ; new use shall` be made, to comply, with current building and zoning regulations. . ' 14, l , During the months.of of November through March, they number of people using the c amp facility per gathering shall not exceed, 50. _• i -15. ' Prior'to'thefirst camping session, contacfEnloe Flightcare,to notify there of the camp's location, and to assist in setting up an'appropriate• emergency helicopter landing area on the • project•srte: • ': . 16. Applicant must also comply with all other'applicable. State and local statutes, ordinances and regulations. : 19.1 Prior to the issuance of building permits obtain encroachment permii for all new or existing ' drivewayapproaches and construct them jo County standards, - as specified -in County Improvement Standards. 18. ` Prior'to the, issuance of building permits deed to. Butte Count!, in fee-`siinple,.30ifeet of . right -of Way from ft centerline o£ Z nk'Road, The right-of-waV shall. be sufficient. for the installation of standard No. S-5 at all street intersections: 19,') Prior to ,the i`ssuance,.of building permits a plaq,for a permanent solution for drainage' shall t `f be submitted to and approved by the Departinent, of Public Works. The drainage plans shall specify how drainage waters shall be'detained on-site and or conveyed to the nearest natural ..or publicly maintained drainage'chariiiel.or facility and,shall provide that there shall, be no increase in"the peak flow•runoff to said channel or facility. 20. Construction, installation or development of structures or facilities on the parcels/lots shall complywith the Iatest California Fire Safe Regulations; (Public Resources Code 4290), and all other, applicable State and County codes, ordinances and regulation's in effect at the time of application for improvement permits. ,.. - 4 21. Building identification and/or addresses shall be installed in conformance with Public Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted at the beginning of building construction and maintained continuously thereafter. (20. A pressurized community water system for fire protection is required. The specific locations and fire flow requirements shall be in accordance with the Fire Department specifications and to the satisfaction of the County Fire Warden. Average required hydrant spacing 1,000 feet, hydrant size four (4). inches, and residual fire flow 1,000 gpm for a duration of two hours. Submit plans to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 23. Applicant shall run at least four (4) percolation tests in proposed development area. 24; The camp facility shall -meet the,. most recent State of California 'Organized Camp regulations. '25. Applicant shall obtain a Public Water Supply permit from the Butte County Environmental Health Department. 26. Applicant shall meet State of California Water Quality Control Board rules and regulations for sewage disposal and other concerns in their letter dated March 18, 1998. 27. Applicant shall submit plans for all food preparation areas and operate under a permit from the Butte County Environmental Health Department. 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 granti g of this use permit, and that I agree to abide fully, byaaid conditions. Dat6d. A 'cant . , • . .r Aril 14 1998 John H. Bell Chairman, kizu Foundation tiNrR �1�IOTE nu,4,nce°,b this- Use' Permit.'does not waive requirement` of obtaining Building and Health FS.'D�partment peririits before starting construction, nor does it waive any other requirements. Butte Co Planning Commission Chairman° CC:' Land Development Division Building Division Health Department_ Department of Forestry 5 A. Subject to the findings indicated in Sections 1 and 2 of this report, move to approve the Use Permit for the Okizu Foundation on APN 062-240-007, 062-110-003, 062-250-022 & 026 for a camp for children with cancer. Approval shall be subject to the following conditions: { B..,' . Conditions of Approval: • 1; Limit soil work to periods of dry weather between April 15 to November 15 unless an erosion control plan for wet weather conditions is prepared by a civil engineer or other qualified professional and approved by the Department of Public Works. Mulch protect, Hydro-seed, or otherwise stabilize the soil on all areas that have been' disturbed or have ' been cleared of vegetation and are of erodible material. (MM) 2.: Structures, dumping; fill material, and/or excavation shall not be allowed in any area having a slope: of 3.0% or greater. Structures; dumping, fill material, and/or excavation, except for access requirements such as a bridge;,shall not be -allowed within 100 feet of the. top of bank'of Berry. Creek.' 1 .•:. 1 Limited ,vegetation removal necessary for flood control.-and/or-to reduce Are',' aiaid is permissible- however, all'•vegetation removal shall'-be approved- by - the- California . Department of Fish' acid Game prior' to removal: (MM) 4. Prior to any clearing, grading anconstruction in a streainbed, including intermittent streams; obtain' a California Fish and Game 1604 Streambed Alteration permit as per, ' Department of Fish & Game_ requirements. (MIVI) , 5. The access road from Zink Road to the. main parking lot at the lodge,,and,the main parking lot at the lodge, shall be-covered with. at least two'(2) inches of Class2'aggr'egate material j and-maintained thereafter. 1 6:. All''new fencing on the project; site shall be limited to'a maximum of S wue;strarids. The lowest strand shall be at least 1'6"'above the ground`and the upper strarid shall be no higher than 48" above the ground. 1/M1wl( 7 ' Amplified music `shall;be limited to,Friday, agd,Saturdays .nilly,>with no music occurring• k past.lOp:m:iMM). ,. • r y •' � ` ., . '� - •, 8.' A pressurized water system; that meets all Fire Department requirements; shall be installed prior to completion of the lodge. (MM) 9. An on-site recycling system shall`be�established-at the camp: Materials to be recycled''shall'' include, .but not limited to, luminu n cans; glass,,pla"stics; newspaper;cardboard, andl#eel` cans. The recyclable rriaterials shall be taken to a'recycling center."(MM), •' , i10, • All'outside'lights on the project site shall be fully shielded•and directed straighi downwards. ,1Vlercury vapor lighting fixtures shall not be installed. Lighting of the playing fields shall not be permttted. (MM)r , f • �, 3 r�, April 30, 1999 Better Builders Construction Inc. 5263 Royal Oaks Drive Oroville, CA. 95966-3878 Camp Okizu Assessor Parcel Number: 062-240-003, 062-240-007, 062-240-022 & 062-250-026 Building Permit Number: 99-0653 through 99-0672 This office reviewed the above referenced building plans. Please respond in writing to each comment by creating a response letter. Indicate which detail, specification, or calculation shows the requested information. Your complete and clear responses will expedite the re -check and approval of this project. Please be sure to include on the resubmittal the engineer's "wet" stamp, signature, registration number and expiration date on all sheets of plans depicting the designed elements and cover sheets of calculations. Provide additional information and/or make revisions to plans, specifications and calculations as follows: 1) The California licensed architect, Richard Thomas Parker, must review all of the engineering and indicate the requirements on the building plans. We will require a letter of acceptance for the engineering from Mr. Parker. All pages of the building plans must include the architect "wet" stamp, signature, registration number and expiration date on all sheets of plans depicting the designed elements and cover sheets of calculations. 2) Shower/Restroom in village #4 is a different floor plan than the other buildings. Provide complete building plans for this structure. These drawings must include foundation and roof details, trusses, elevations and a complete lateral analysis for this building. 3) The village pavilion leader quarter activity spaces shown on the original plot plans are not shown on the revised plot plans. Are these buildings deleted? Where will the counselors be housed? 4) The following items are different on the structural calculations and the building plans: a) Cabin footing size. b) Cabin stem wall vertical bars. c) Indicate the braced wall panel types and locations at the cabins: d) Shear wall details for line #2 of the shower/restroom building not shown on the building plans. e) LTT19 at shower/restroom building requires a3/4" bolt and is not shown on the building plans. f) Line A and line B of the shower/restroom building shear walls are not shown on the building plans. g) Show the 6 x 12 df #1 header on the shower/restroom building plans. h) Show the 6 x 8 df #1 window header on the shower/restroom building plans. 5) Truss designs must be reviewed by the architect of record and include their stamp of approval. 6) Alpine truss detail for the cabins "T-1" spacing at 24" o.c. does not agree with detail F7/AL l spacing at 48" o. c. on the building plans. The spacing of the trusses has affect on detail E2/A1.3. Please provide clarification. 7) Alpine truss detail for the shower/restroom buildings have spacing at 24" and the roof framing plan, detail F2/A2.2, on the building plans at 48" o.c. The spacing will affect the skylights. Please provide clarification. 8) All toilet room fixtures and accessories detailed as F1/A2.4 and F3/A2.4 must conform the height requirements of CBC 1115B.9. 9) The water closet compartments shall be equipped with a door that has an automatic - closing device, and shall have a clear, unobstructed opening width of 32". 10) The sliding barn doors on the restroom/shower buildings are prohibited exit doors (CBC 1004.8). The Butte County building official will not accept the padlock to secure the door in the open position. The door would need to be removed entirely during the time that the camp was in operation. 11) Indicate the location of the accessible drinking fountain at each of the shower/restroom buildings. 12) The property lines for all of the parcels are not shown on the plot plan. Indicate the location of the property lines. 13) Show the location of the propane tanks and the distance to the buildings on the plot plan. 14 Obtain approval from the f llo � i Butte ount departments: a) Planning Division fo us ',annd�park''ng. "TDD p b) Land Development for improvements, drainage and legal parcel. c) Environmental Health for sanitation and plot plan approval. 15) California Department of Forestry approval required. 16) Impact fees from the following agencies: a) School District fees. b) Sheriff fees. c) SRA Fire inspection and plan review fees. . 17) Sign all permit applications. 18) Balance of permit fees $8,975.78. -J,( 19) The number of parking spaces will be determined by the Planning Division and the number of disabled parking spaces are based upon the amount of parking spaces. Disabled parking spaces must be located at the main entrance. 20) Recorded copy of the Agricultural Acknowledgment Statement. 21) Compaction test will be required for the compacted fill adjacent to the 8" concrete block stem walls. 22) Indicate header sizes throughout the building plans. 23) The State Fire Marshall must review building plans. 24) Prior to the issuance of building permits the applicant must meet the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, including, but not limited to, water quality certification, Construction Activity Storm Water Permit, solid waste disposal plan, and wastewater treatment and disposal plans. 25) Prior to the issuance of any building permits the existing buildings shall be made to comply with current Building and Zoning regulations for the intended new use of the buildings. 26) Plan review has been discontinued due to the above mentioned items. 27) Additional items may be discovered when the revised drawings are received and reviewed by the Butte County Building Division engineer. If you wish to discuss any requirements, you may contact me at (530) 538-7541 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. , Monday through Friday. Sincerely, Glenn Gibbons Plans Examiner The Northeast Center of the California Historical Resources Information System Butte Community Bank 2041 Forest Avenue Chico, CA 95928 ATTN: Mr. Rick Farley, Vice President BUTTE SIERRA Department of Anthropology GLENN SISKIYOU California State University, Chico LASSEN SUTTER Chico, CA 95929-0400 M000C TEHAMA PLUMAS TRINITY SHASTA (916) 898-6256 March 24, 1998 -- - --- -- - - RE:_—OKIZU-FOUNDATION._RECREATI.ON.CAMP;--.I.C.- File. #..D.98-6__.____ T2 IN, R5E, Sections 25,26; USGS Berry Creek and Brush Creek 7.5' and Big Bend Mtn. 15' quads 496 acres (Butte County) Dear Mr. Farley, In response to your request received March 2, 1998, a record search for the above cited project was conducted by examining the official maps and records for archaeological sites and surveys in Butte County. h..a r 4,.{ y K• f°*,.n t r M. RESULTS• PREHISTORIC RESOURCES: Our records indicate that there are no recorded sites of this type known to be located within project boundaries. However, the project is located in an area known to have been heavily utilized by prehistoric and ethnographic populations. The report for the cultural resource survey discussed below indicates the presence of unrecorded bedrock milling station sites within project boundaries. HISTORIC RESOURCES: According to our records, there are no recorded sites of this type known to be located within project boundaries. However, the USGS Big Bend Mtn. 15' quad map (1948) indicates Zink Road and the Zink Ranch are located within project boundaries. These are unrecorded historic resources. Evidence of historic mining activity may also be located within project boundaries. - PREVIOUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS: According to our records, a small portion of the project area has been previously surveyed for cultural resources by *a professional archaeologist (I.C. Report # B -L-352). In 1984, William Soule conducted a Negative Archaeological Survey for the Darwin Datwyler property, Application # 26904. No sites were recorded as a result of this survey. A copy of this survey report is available to the project archaeologist upon request. i A -A LITERATURE SEARCH: Reviewed were the official records and maps for archaeological sites and surveys in Butte County. Also reviewed were the National Register of Historic Places - Listed Properties and Determined Eligible Properties (1988, Computer Listings 1966 through 7-96 by National Park Service), the California Inventory of Historic Resources (1976), A Collection of Places in Butte County (1977), California Points of Historical Interest (1992), California Historical Landmarks (1996), the Directory of Properties in the Historic Property Data File for Butte County (1998), Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 8 California (1978), Gold Districts of California (1970), and the California Office of Historic Preservation Archaeological Determinations of Eligibility for Butte County(1998). RECOMMENDATIONS: Based upon the above information and the local topography, the project is located in an area considered to be extremely sensitive for prehistoric, ethnographic, and historic cultural_ resources.In view of these _findings,__we_ recommend a _professional archaeologist be contacted in order to conduct a cultural resource survey of the entire project area prior to any ground disturbance. This person will be able to identify, record, and assess any cultural resources encountered asa result of this survey, as well as suggest appropriate preservation/mitigation measures for those resources. The project archaeologist should also contact the appropriate local Native American representatives in order to determine if there are any unrecorded ethnographic sites located within project boundaries for which we have no records. If the project is located adjacent to Forest Service or BLM lands, the project archaeologist should contact the appropriate agency in order to determine if there are sites located within project boundaries for which we have no records. Additionally, if any potential prehistoric, ethnographic, and/or historic cultural resources are encountered during any phase of project development, all work should cease in the area of the find pending an examination of the site and materials by the project archaeologist. The charge for this record search is $90.00 (one hour of Information Center time @ $90.00 per hour). An invoice for billing purposes will follow. Thank you for your concern in preserving California's cultural heritage. If you have any questions or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Sincerely, Makoto Kowta, Coordinator Northeast Information Center ROUTING AND TRANsm TTA*P Daft TO: (Nome, office symbol, room number. building, Agency/Post) 1• Gl �r �G `J R � Initials Date /` 4. L fI, on File Note and Return roval For Clearance Per Conversation R uested For,Correction Prepare Reply ulats For Your Intotfrtation Sae Ms REMARKS S � eve iJ a (lei� -)Cie `ri S�fz /7j7,fvNC- PKAIJaY'i&-1 Of -fit /c. OA�c Planning Division AUG 2 0 1998 C)rOville, Califarnia d4� a4 — DO NOT use this form as a RECORD of approvals, concurrences, disposals, clearances, and similar actions FROM: (Name. org. sy=bol_ Agency/Post) I Room No.—Bldg. Phone No. -103 OPTIONAL FORM 41 (Rev. '1-94) 1995-404-78320072 Prescribed by GSA `! STATE OF CALIFORNIA — THE RESOURCES AGENCY PETE WILSON, Govemor OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION aP.O. BOX 942896 SACRAMENTO 94296-0001 (916)653-6624 FAX: (916) 653-9824 August 5, 1998 Mr. Ronald L. Tackett, Rural Development Manager Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture 463-L Oro Dam Boulevard Oroville, CA 95965-5791 400 1990 REPLY TO: RDA980713A Project: AQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CANCER TREATMENT FACILITY, BERRY CREEK, BUTTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Dear Mr. Tackett: Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the implementing regulations at 36 CFR 800, Rural Development has requested my comments on the following determinations: 1. The report Archaeological Inventory Survey. CampOkizu Care Center :and Development Project, c. 496 Acres near Berry Creek, Butte County, California (Jensen & Associates 1998) is adequate and meets applicable standards. 2. Prehistoric sites Zink #1, Zink #2 and Zink #3 (no trinomials assigned yet) are eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) under Criterion D. 3. Sites Zink #4, Zink #5, Zink #6, and Zink #7 are not eligible for inclusion in the NRHP under any of the National Register criteria set forth at 36 CFR 60. 4. You have discussed these results with the lender and the borrower, who both agree to,adopt the recommendations made in the report "As is." Rural y Development intends to make adoption of these recommendations (without modifications) a guarantee loan approval condition. 5. Rural Development requests my concurrence with its determination that no historic properties will be affected by completion of the project, provided all the recommendations for impact avoidance and preservation included in the archaeological survey report for Zink #1, Zink #2 and Zink #3 are implemented. These recommendations include plotting site locations onto present and future developments maps, and flagging/fencing site boundaries Planning Division g.1v 2 01998 ®roville, Cahtomia • Mr. Ronald L. Tackett August, 1998 Page Two r RDA980713A temporarily during all construction work undertaken within the vicinity of site boundaries, especially when large pieces of equipment are used. Based on staff review of the documentation provided, I concur only with determinations # 1, 3, 4 and 5. Review of the report indicates that reasonable measures which meet applicable standards were taken to identify historic properties within the Area of Potential Effects (APE) of the Undertaking. Although the report does not provide enough information for me to concur with Rural Development's determination #2 (i.e. that sites Zink #1, Zink #2, and Zink #3 are eligible for inclusion in the NRHP under Criterion D), these three archaeological..sites do. not need to be evaluated if they are completely avoided and protected from impacts during the proposed project through implementation of the protection measures recommended by Dr. Peter Jensen in the archaeological report. The report does provide enough documentation for me to concur with your determination that sites Zink #4, Zink #5, Zink #6, and Zink #7 are not eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. Based on Rural Development's stated intention to make adoption and implementation of Dr. Jensen's recommendations (without modifications) a guarantee loan approval condition, I have no objection to your determination that this undertaking will not affect historic properties as it is currently designed. Rural Development has determined, in accordance with 36 CFR 800.4(a) -(c), that there are no historic properties that may be affected by the Undertaking and has provided me with documentation of this finding. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.4(d), once your agency notifies interested persons and parties known to be interested in the Undertaking and its possible effects on historic properties, Rural Development is not required to take further steps in the Section 106 process. Please note,. however, that Rural Develo.pm.ent may have Section 1.06 responsibilities under any of the following circumstances: (a) If this Undertaking changes in ways that could affect historic properties [36 CFR 800.5(c)]; (b) If previously undocumented properties are discovered during the implementation of this Undertaking or if a known historic property will be affected in'an unanticipated manner [36 CFR 800.11]; (c) If a property that was to be avoided has been inadvertently or otherwise affected [36 CFR 800.4(c); 800.5]. 4 Mr. Ronald L. Tackett RDA980713A August, 1998 Page Three If you have any questions regarding our review of this undertaking, please contact Chuck Whatford of my staff at (916) 653-2716. Sincerely, Cherilyn Widell State Historic Preservation Officer �J July 17, 1998 The Okizu Foundation Attn: John Bell 16 Digital Drive Novato, CA 94949 RE: Use Permit, AP#062-240-007, etc. File No. UP 98-21 Dear Mr. Bell: �` t3utte C LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY DIRECTOR'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7601 FAX: (530)538-7785 Enclosed is Receipt No. 16508 in the amount of $1,394.55 for the above -referenced file. As of this date, the account has a zero balance and is closed. Your quick response is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, Thomas A. Parilo Director of Development Services TAP.jb Enclosure j:\docs\refunds\thanks.wpd EDate 07/16/98 Development Services Depar*int Time 3:36 pm Applicant Billing Worksheet UP 98-21 * The Okizu Foundation 16 Digital Drive Novato, CA 94949 In reference to Use Permit, AP#062-240-007, etc. Rounding None Full Precision No Last bill / / Last aging Last charge 05/01/98 Last payment / / Amount $0.00 Date/Slip# Description HOURS/RATE AMOUNT 02/23/98 Steve B. / P 1.75 103.25 #15375 Processing 59.00 02/23/98 Teri B. / C 2.00 68.00 #15389 Clerical 34.00 03/09/98 Lynn R. / C 0.50 22.50 #15565 Clerical 45.00 03/09/98 Steve B. / P 12.50 737.50 #15644 Processing 59.00 03/09/98 Paula L. / P 0.50 29.50 #15682 Processing 59.00 03/09/98 Larry P. / P 1.50 88.50 #15700 Processing 59.00 03/23/98 Lynn R. / C 0.50 22.50 #15922 Clerical 45.00 03/23/98 Steve B. / P 14.50 855.50 #16017 Processing 59.00 04/06/98 Craig S. / P 0.75 44.25 #16171 Processing 59.00 04/06/98 Lynn R. / C 0.75 33.75 #16304 Clerical 45.00 04/20/98 Teri B. / C 0.50 17.00 #16380 Clerical 34.00 04/20/98 Teri B. / C 0.75 25.50 #16390 Clerical 34.00 Page 1 TOTAL Date 07/16/98 Ovelopment Services Departn*t Time 3:36 pm Applicant Billing Worksheet Page 2 UP 98-21 * :The Okizu Foundation (continued) TOTAL BILLABLE TIME CHARGES 36.50 $2,047.75 Date/Slip# Description OT /PRICE 03/19/98 Teri B. / $C 1 46.80 #15571 Publish Legal Notice in Chico 46.80 Enterprise Record TOTAL BILLABLE COSTS $46.80 TOTAL NEW CHARGES $2,094.55 PAYMENTS/REFUNDS/CREDITS 02/25/98 Deposit - Receipt #16254 (700.00) 07/16/98 Deposit - Receipt #16508 (1,394.55) TOTAL PAYMENTS/REFUNDS/CREDITS ($2,094.55) NEW BALANCE TOTAL NEW BALANCE $0.00 June 12, 1998 The Okizu Foundation Attn: John Bell 16 Digital Drive Novato, CA 94949 RE: Use Permit, AP#062-240-007, etc. File No. UP 98-21 Dear Mr. Bell: uite Co LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7601 FAX: (530) 538-7785 A letter dated May 6, 1998, was mailed to you requesting that you remit a check payable to the Butte County Treasurer in the amount of $1,394.55 because the costs to process your above -referenced application exceeded your deposit of $700.00 by $1,394.55. We have not yet received payment. Please make a check payable to the Butte County Treasurer in the amount of $1,394.55 and remit it to the Planning Division at 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, California 95965 within 15 calendar days. Should we not receive your final payment, we must turn this account over to Butte County Central Collections. Should you have any questions, please contact Brian Larsen in this office Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 538-7601. Sincerely, Thomas A. Parilo Director of Development Services TAP:jb Attachment j:\docs\refunds\f-notice.wpd CF... . May 6, 1998 The Okizu Foundation Attn: -John Bell 16 Digital Drive Novato, CA 94949 RE: Use Permit, AP#062-240-007, etc. File No. UP 98-21 Dear Mr. Bell: • 3atte C. .V LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY DIRECTOR'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE. CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7601 FAX: (530) 538-7785 The total cost for the processing of the above -referenced application which was approved by the Planning Commission on April 9, 1998, is $2,094.55. As of February 25, 1998, a deposit was made in the amount of $700.00. The costs exceeded the deposits by $1,394.55. Below is a breakdown: Deposit on 2-25-98, Receipt No. 16254 $ 700.00 Professional Planner $1,770.00 Mapping $ 88.50 Clerical $ 189.25 Legal Notice Publishing in Chico Enterprise Record, 3-19-98 46.80 Total $2,09455 Total Amount Due & Payable $1,394.55 Please make a check payable to the Butte County Treasurer in the amount of $1,394.55 and remit it to the Department of Development Services, Planning Division at 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 within 30 calendar days. Should you have any questions, please contact Brian Larsen in this office Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 538-7601. Sincerely, --- Thomas A. Parilo Director of Development Services TAP'ib j:\docs\refunds\PCdue.wpd f4 DECLARATION OF FEES D rnia Fish and Game Code Sectio.. '711.4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT Thi.Okizu Foundation 16 Digital Drive APR 2 81998 Novato, CA 94949 (415) 382-9083 FILING NO. C DAC G UBB WHO 09. Clark Deputy CLASSIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: 1. NOTICE OF EXEMPTION/STATEMENT OF EXEMPTION () A. Statutorily or Categorically Exempt $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee () B. De Minimus Impact - Certificate of Fee Exemption $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee 2. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION - FEE REQUIRED (X) A. Negative Declaration $1,250 State Filing Fee $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee () B. Environmental Impact Report $850 State Filing Fee $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee OTHER (Specify) $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee PAYMENT / NON-PAYMENT OF FEES: 1. (X) PAYMENT: The above fees have been paid. See attached receipt(s). #16329 & #16328 2. - ( ) NON-PAYMENT: The above fees are required. Not paid. Chief Planning Official By: Craig Sanders Title: Principal Planner Lead Agency: Butte County Department of Development Services Date: -Anp '120, 1998 TWO COPIES OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH ALL ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE BUTTE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. THREE COPIES OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED FOR FILING. ALL APPLICABLE FEES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE PRIOR TO THE FILING OF ANY ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT WITH THE BUTTE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE COUNTY OF BUTTE. . • NOTICE OF DETERMINATION TO: _ Office of Plan.& Research Dept. 1400 Tenth Street Sacramento, CA 95814 X Butte County Clerk FROM: Butte County Planning 7 County Center Dr., OroVille 95965 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code. Project Title: UP 98-21, Use Permit AP Number: 062-240-007, 062-110, 003, 062-250-022, 026 Applicant: The Okizu Foundation, 16 Digital Drive, Novato, CA 94949 State Clearinghouse Number (If submitted to clearinghouse): Contact Person: Stephen Betts Telephone Number: 538-7601 Project Location: 295 Zink Road, Berry Creek Project Description: Use Permit to create Camp Okizu:.components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space - for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp This is to advise that the Butte County Planning Commission has approved the above-described project on April 9, 1998 and has made the following determinations regarding the above-described project: 1. The project will, _X_ will not, have a significant effect on the environment. 2. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared.for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. _X_ A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 3. Mitigation measures _X_ were, were not, made a condition of.the approval of the project. 4. A statement of overriding considerations was, _X was not, adopted for this project. This is to certify that the final EIR with comments and responses and record of. project approval is available to the general public at: Date received for filing and posting at OPR Butte County Department of Development Services 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 OA� S�",Vl Craig S ders Principal Planner 0 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME CERTIFICATE OF FILING FEE EXEMPTION De Minimis Impact Finding (Fish and Game Code Sec. 711.4; Section 753.5c, Title 14, California Code of Regulations) Project Title / Butte County Location: UP 98-21, 295 Zink Road, Berry Creek Project Description: Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp Findings of Exemption (attach as necessary): . 1. The county of Butte has conducted an initial study and prepared a (Negative ; Declaration or Enviornmental Impact) so as to evaluate the potential of this project for adverse environmental impact: 2. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence before the County that the project will have potential for an adverse impact on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. 3. The County of Butte has, on the basis of sub stantial'evidence, rebutted the presumption of adverse effect contained in Section 753.5 (d), of Title 14, California Code of Regulations, if applicable. 4. The project is hereby found to be de minimis in its effect on wildlife and exempt from the State Fish and Game filing fees required by Section 711.4 of the Fish and Game Code. Certification: I hereby certify that the County of Butte has made the above findings of fact and that based upon the initial study and hearing record the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. By:(-si-�— Craig Sande, Principal Planner Lead Agency: County of Butte Date:rip l 20, 1998 DECLARATION OF FEE JE (California Fish and Game Code Section 711.4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT The Okizu Foundation 19C�a 16 Digital Drive AQR �, 8 r,0. ce fc Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-9083 FILING NO. CLASSIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: % 1. NOTICE OF EXEMPTION/STATEMENT OF E MPTI () A. Statutorily or Categorically Exempt $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee () B. De Minimus Impact - Certificate of Fee Exemption $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee 2. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION - FEE REQUIRED (X) A. Negative Declaration $1,250 State Filing Fee $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee () B. Environmental Impact Report $850 State Filing Fee $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee 3. ( ) OTHER (Specify) $25.00 Clerk's Documentary Handling Fee PAYMENT / NON-PAYMENT OF FEES: 1. (X) PAYMENT: The above fees have been paid. See attached receipt(s). #16329 & #16328 2. () NON-PAYMENT: The above fees are required. Not paid. Chief Planning Official By: Craig Sanders Title: Principal Planner Lead Agency: Butte County Department of Development Services Date: April 20, 1998 TWO COPIES OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH ALL ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE BUTTE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. THREE COPIES OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED FOR FILING. ALL APPLICABLE FEES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE PRIOR TO THE FILING OF ANY ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT WITH THE BUTTE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE COUNTY OF BUTTE. . NOTICE OF DETERMINATION TO: _ Office of Plan.& Research Dept. 1400 Tenth Street Sacramento, CA 95814 X Butte County Clerk FROM: Butte County Planning 7 County Center Dr., Oroville 95965 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code. Project Title: UP 98-21, Use Permit AP Number: 062-240-007, 062-110, 003, 062-250-022, 026 Applicant: The Okizu Foundation, 16 Digital Drive, Novato, CA 94949 State Clearinghouse Number (If submitted to clearinghouse): Contact Person: Stephen Betts Telephone Number: 538-7601 Project Location: 295 Zink Road, Berry Creek Project Description: Use Permit to create Camp Okizu:.components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space - for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp This is to advise that the Butte County Planning Commission has approved the above-described project on April 9, 1998 and has made the following determinations regarding the above-described project: 1. The project will, _X_ will not, have a significant effect on the environment. 2. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. _X_ A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 3. Mitigation measures _X_ were, were not, made a condition of the approval of the project. 4. A statement of overriding considerations was, _X_ was not, adopted for this project. This is to certify that the final EIR with comments and responses and record of project approval is available to the general public at: Date received for filing and posting at OPR Butte County Department of Development Services 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Craig S ders Principal Planner CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME CERTIFICATE OF FILING FEE EXEMPTION De Minimis Impact Finding (Fish and Game Code Sec. 711.4; Section 753.5c, Title 14, California Code of Regulations) Project Title / Butte County Location: UP 98-21, 295 Zink Road, Berry Creek Project Description: Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp Findings of Exemption (attach as necessary): 1. The county of Butte has conducted an initial study and prepared a (Negative Declaration or Enviornmental Impact) so as to evaluate the potential of this project for adverse environmental impact: 2. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence before the County. that the project will have potential for an adverse impact on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. 3. The County of Butte has, on the basis of substantial evidence, rebutted the presumption of adverse effect contained in Section 753.5 (d), of Title 14, California Code of Regulations, if applicable. 4. The project is hereby found to be de minimis in its effect on wildlife and exempt from the State Fish and Game filing fees required by Section 711.4 of the Fish and Game Code. Certification: I hereby certify that the County of Butte has made the above findings of fact and that based upon the initial study and hearing record the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. By: Ot2 Craig Sande , Principal Planner Lead Agency: County of Butte Date:rin '1 20, 1998 MEMORANDUM PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO: Butte County Assessor's Office FROM: Butte County Planning Department SUBJECT: The Okizu Foundation, UP 98-21 DATE: April 24, 1998 Pursuant to Section 65863.5 of the Government Code, the following parcel identified as 062-240- 007, 062-150, 003, 062-250-022, 026, was: Rezone from to zoning district. Granted a variance to ` A Issued a conditional Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living'quartets for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space - for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp, 295 Zink Road, Berry Creek,U (Unclassified) APPENDIX G 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the project described below has been reviewed pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (Public Resources Code 21100, et. seq.) and a determination has been made that it will not have a significant effect upon the environment. Assessor's Parcel No. 062-240-007, 062-110, 003, 062-250-022, 026 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space - for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp 3. LOCATION OF PROJECT: 295 Zink Road, Berry Creek 4. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT APPLICANT: The Okizu Foundation, 16 Digital Drive,Novato, CA 94949 5. MITIGATION MEASURES: See Attatched 6. A copy of the initial study regarding the environmental effect of this project is on file at 7 County Center Drive, Oroville. This study was: -X— Adopted as presented. Adopted with changes. Specific modifications and supporting reasons are attached. 7. A public hearing on this Negative Declaration was held by the decision making body. Hearing Body: Butte County Planning Division Date of Determination:rn it 9, 1998 Determination: On the basis of the initial study of environmental impact, the information presented at hearings, comments received on the proposal and our own knowledge and independent research: We find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION is hereby adopted. X We find that the project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, but will not in this case because of attached mitigation measures described in item 5 above, which are by this reference made conditions of project approval. A conditional NEGATIVE DECLARATION is hereby adopted. Nl�a Lambert, Chairman Butte County Planning Commission Date: - 19'9 f1 Limit soil work to periods of dry weather between April 15 to November 15 unless an erosion control plan for wet weather conditions is prepared by a civil engineer or other qualified professional and .approved by the Planning Division. Mulch protect, Hydro -seed, or otherwise stabilize the soil on all areas that have been disturbed or have been cleared of vegetation and are of erodible material. (MM) ?. Structures, dumping, fill material, and/or excavation shall not be allowed in any area having a slope of 30% or greater. (MM) 3. Structures, dumping, fill material, and/or excavation, except for access requirements such as a bridge, shall not be allowed within 100 feet of the top of bank -of Berry Creek. Limited vegetation removal necessary for flood control and/or to reduce fire hazard is permissible, however, all vegetation removal shall be .approved by the California Department of Fish and Game prior to removal. (MM) 4. Prior to any clearing, grading and/or construction in a streambed, including intermittent streams, obtain a California Fish and Game 1604 Streambed Alteration permit as per Department of Fish & Game requirements. (MM) 5. The access road from Zink Road to the main parking lot at the lodge, and the main parking lot at the lodge, shall be covered with at least two (2) inches of Class 2 aggregate material and maintained thereafter. (MM) 6. All new fencing on the project site shall be limited to a maximum of 5 wire strands. The lowest strand shall be at least 16" above the ground and the upper strand shall be no higher than 48 above the ground. (MM) 7. Amplified music shall be limited to Friday and Saturdays only, with no music occurring past 10 p.m. (MM) 8. A pressurized water system, that meets all Fire Department requirements, shall be installed prior to completion of the lodge. (MM) 9. An on-site recycling system shall be established at the camp. Materials to be recycled shall include, but not limited to, aluminum cans, glass, plastics, newspaper, cardboard, and steel cans. The recyclable materials shall be taken to a recycling center. (MM) 10. All outside lights on the project site shall be fully shielded and directed straight downwards. Mercury vapor lighting fixtures shall not be installed. Lighting of the playing fields shall not be permitted. (MM) 11. During construction, should any archaeological artifacts be discovered, the Planning Division shall be notified immediately, and all work shall cease until a qualified archaeologist has examined the artifacts and the site, submitted his or her findings to the Planning Division, and recommended clearance to continue. Recommencement of construction shall be upon the approval of the Planning Division. (MM) Heather Ferrier ®M111I13' C"ZilifOPtlla Director of Development Peter D. Pattengill ®Okizu Foundation: (0•1600). A unique camp experience for children with cancer and their families. 16 Digital Drive, PO Box 6115, Novato, CA 94948-6115. Tel. 415-382-9083. ' Fax 415-382-8384. E-mail: Okizu@aol.com Website: www.Okizu.org , April 14, 1998 Board of Directors Ms. Lynn Richardson Chairman Planning/ Administrative John H. Bell Support Service Assistant Pp President Golden Bear Travel Butte County Planning Division Secretary Department of Development Services Suzanne Bell Randall 7 County Center Drive Vice President, Administration Golden Bear Travel Oroville California 95965-3397 { Treasurer Richard E. Smith Dear Ms. Richardson: Certified Public Accountant Richard E. Smith & Co. Re: Use Permit, AP 062-240-007, 062-110, 003, 062 250-022, 026, UP 98-21 Michael Amylon, MD Director, Bone Marrow Transplant Service Further toar our letter of April 10 regarding the above-mentioned . Y P g g Lucille Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford Use Permit, we enclose our checks for $1,250 and $25 for the Fish and ' Timothy P. Crudo Game fee for a Negative Declaration and the Notice of . Attorney at Law, Partner Determination fee respectively. Latham & Watkins Allan Goldberg We are also enclosing the signed Use Permits at this time. Let us aner Executivunte D eecct on Consulting know if anything else needs to be done. ' 1 Lisa Monroe Community Volunteer Sincerely, Gail Perin, R.N. Nurse Consultant California Children's Service �J �l,��lJ J� Howard Seidel John H. Bell . Co -President Seidel O'Neil Advertising { Chairman Michael Thompson Owner JHB:)v f Michael Thompson Gallery Enc. Warren Titus Chairman i Seabourn Cruise Line planning Division APR 1 71999 ' Executive Director i Heather Ferrier ®M111I13' C"ZilifOPtlla Director of Development Peter D. Pattengill ��..r/^�• Iii::'.. � _..... � � �� � .... �•' - utte Count "-' - LAND OF NATURAL W E A L T H AND BEAUTY ` PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 " TELEPHONE: (916) 538-7601 FAX: (916) 538-7785 April 10, 1998 The Okizu Foundation 16 Digital Drive Novato, CA 94949 Re: Use Permit, AP 062-240-007, 062-110, 003, 062-250-022, 026, UP 98-21 Dear Gentlemen - At the regular meeting of the Butte County Planning Commission held April 9, 1998, your request for a Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space - for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp, was approved subject to the conditions listed on the enclosures. Please sign both copies and return both copies to this Division within 40 calendar days. Should you desire to appeal any of the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission, you must do so in writing, to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California, prior to 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 20, 1998. The appeal fee of $50.00 must be paid at that time. If you do not appeal and if there are no other appeal within the 10 calendar -day appeal period, the action of the Planning Commission is final. For purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act a Notice of Determination must be filed. The Fish and Game fee for a Negative Declaration is twelve hundred fifty dollars ($1,250.00). The fee for the filing of the Notice of Determination is a $25.00 documentary handling fee. Checks made payable to the Butte County Treasurer in the amount of $1,250.00 and $25.00 should be submitted to the Planning Division. Project applicants should be aware Section 21089(b) of the Public Resources Code, provides that any project approved under the CEQA is not operative, vested, or final until the filing fees required under Section 711.4 of the Fish and Game Code are paid. Please be aware that failure to return the signed copies within 40 calendar days will invalidate the Planning Commission's approval. Re-application to this Division would then be necessary. The Use Permit is deemed granted when the enclosures have been signed by the applicant, with the counter signature of the Chairman of the Planning Commission, and said permit is received by the applicant by registered mail. Pursuant to Section 66020 (d) (2) of the Government Code you are hereby notified that you have 90 • days to register a protest challenging any fees, dedications, reservations, or exactions imposed as conditions of approval for this project. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Stephen Betts at this office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Since Lynn Richardson Planning/Administrative Support Service Assistant /lr cc: John Bell kAfonns\approwp.frtn p, BCFO VOLUNTEER FIRECOMPANIES BANGOR BIGGS BUTTE CREEK CANYON BUTTE MEADOWS CHEROKEE CLIPPER MILLS COHASSET DeSABLA DURHAM FEATHER FALLS FOREST RANCH GOLDEN FEATHER GREATER GRIDLEY KELLY RIDGE MAGALIA NORTH CHICO PALERMO PENTZ VALLEY PIONEER RICHVALE ROBINSON MILL STIRLING CITY THERMAUTO BCFD FULL-TIME FIRE STATIONS BANGOR BIGGS DURHAM GRIDLEY KELLY RIDGE NORD NORTH CHICO OROVILLE PALERMO RICH VALE SOUTH CHICO UPPER RIDGE CDF FIRE STATIONS BUTTE MEADOWS COHASSET FEATHER FALLS FOREST RANCH HARTS MILL JARBO GAP OROVILLE HO PARADISE ROBINSON MILL STIRLING CITY BUTTE FIRE CENTER MAGALIA REFORESTATION NURSERY DAMS MAGALIA AIR ATTACK BASE CHICO FIRE LOOKOUTS BALD MOUNTAIN BLOOMER HILL PLATTE MOUNTAIN SAWMILL PEAK SUNSET HILL ALSO PROUDLY SERVING CITY OF BIGGS CITY OF GRIDLEY John Bell The Okizu 16 Digital Novato, CA Foundation Drive 94949 • ,butte Count. LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEA!J T Y BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION "Sixty-four Years of Cooperative Emergency Services" 176 NELSON AVENUE — OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3495 TELEPHONE (916) 538-7111 FAX: (916) 538-7401 April 7, 1998 Subject: Use Permit for Camp Okizu, Zink road, Berry Creek Dear Mr. Bell: After touring the site of the proposed Camp Okizu in Berry Creek yesterday with Ed Becker and - Greg Colby of CDF/BCFD, the following are the CDF/Butte County Fire Department requirements: 1. A pressurized fire hydrant system is required with at least 2 fire hydrants in the initial phase. The two hydrants will be located near the lodge and must flow at least 1000 gallons per minute for 2 hours at a minimum of 20 psi. The fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with Butte County Standards S-27 and S-28. The exact locations are to be coordinated with the Fire Department. At least 6" water mains shall be used to each hydrant and have -shut off valves. 2. At each of the cabin clusters, there will be a pressurized firebox (details to be furnished later), with enough 1 1/2" fire hose to reach all of the cabins, a 1 1/2" fire nozzle and a shut off valve. The water main will be sufficient in size for the required fire flow. 3. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in the new proposed lodge in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13 or NFPA 13 D. 4. The fire -ring area will also have a fire box with at least 200 feet of hose and a maintained ground clearance of at least 50 feet around the camp fire area. 5. There will be a manually operated audible fire alarm system capable of being heard from anywhere on the developed property. 6. A 10 foot wide access will be maintained to all of the structures, including the cabins, capable of handling a 40,000 pound fire engine. 7. The open playing field shall be available for use as a helicopter landing area at all times. 8. All new and existing buildings will be subject to the fire safe regulations of Butte County and Public Resource Code 4290. These codes relate to driveway standards and defensible clearances around buildings. 9. A 20 pound multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguisher shall be kept available in good working condition, in each of the fire boxes and in all buildings as required by the fire and building code. 10. Training will be furnished by CDF/Butte County Fire Department for the staff personnel on the safe use of the fire boxes and related emergency procedures. This will include the locating of all visitors and staff in case of a major fire incident in the general area. 11. Since the- pressurized fire flow system will be considered a private system it will be your responsibility to maintain the system in good working condition. The CDF/BCFD may make an annual inspection of the system for compliance. 12. All buildings, including cabins, are to identified with a number or letter for pre -planning purposes and the identification is to be maintained in good condition. Future additional development of the Camp will require that we re-evaluate the fire protection systems to make sure that they are adequate for the protection of the visitors and staff. Sincerely, Gary Ross County Fire Warden By:ekCrawford Fire Protecton Planning CC: H. Brachais M. Shorrock B. Sager T. Crawford Station 62 Ed Becker Real Estate S. Betts Chrono RO�J , VY�ct�'1y Any w �c5 C, I�� ISeU 2- 90 g 3 GO Cav2 ScS TV,,OS�- qo - �� O E 40 w�QA Y CL rr`i ve (a 1 Ro ee (L S t4, f-� q+ 1C -n �enviY�� 2 vnQ,n tai Y � -JCaw.,p uSe� �p d��ne,l- Of 7 �qnk zq- ko,\ s 2 — f . �SSL�t— Y Yoe 1 ct r o� county, - utte �,��.��� L A N D O F N AT U RA L W EA LT H A N D BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES + 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 county, - utte L A N D O F N AT U RA L W EA LT H A N D BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES + 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM 00 931 1574 January 17, 1998 Pagel of 9 The following is a listing of the proposed site improvements and criteria for the location and development of each: LQR0UE Central component of the camp for dining, food preparation, camp staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space for camp program. It should be somewhat centrally located for access from living spaces. It will require auto access and limited parking for staff, as well as bus access for arrival and departure. Kitchen and storage areas will require truck access for deliveries. Staff: kitchen 6, camp program 12. No heat? Ceiling fans at office? DINING HALL: Estimated area = 4000 s.f. 250 people during camp week - 300 people during family camp 8 people / 4'x4' table - allow 9'x9' for each table (w/ circulation),. plan for 36 tables + (36 x 8 = 288) eating space outside on patio or deck (with sunscreen cover) plan for caffeteria and family style meals design for multi purpose (raised stage?), large fireplace KITCHEN: Estimated area" 1600 s.f. food prep, cooking area, cleanup area, walk-in refrig. / freezer, dishwashing, dish storage, bulk food / supplies storage, delivery area, trash / recyclables, private 1/2 bath OFFICE: Estimated area .= 800 s.f. desk space for 12-15 staff members "desk' space can be on tables or counters open to the other lodge functions - separation can be a counter or partly open. partitions private meeting room for small conferences of 8-12 people work / storage room for office equip, computer equip, materials private 1/2 bath P. 01 Planning Division FEB 2 3 1998 Oroville, California 0 • 1 931 1574 P. 02 CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM (cont.) January 17, 1998 Page 2 of 9 LAUNDRY: - Estimated area = 150 s.f. 2 commercial size washers and dryers (for sleeping bags) folding table , storage cabinet for linen laundry sink KIT. HOUSING: Estimated area= 500 s.f. common room / lounge sleeping - 2 rooms with 4 beds/ room (bunks) 2 full baths w/ showers separate access / orientation away from camper.traffic STAFF RETREAT: Estimated area = 500 s.f. ' isolate from camper traffic, (the ranch house could serve as this) lounge room with sofas, N for 8 - 12 off duty staff service kitchen / snack bar wl refrigerator. 2 full baths wl showers sleeping room for 4 + (2 bunks and floor area) STORAGE: Estimated area = 1500 + s.f. garage dr. access, portion off of dining, possibly in basement TOILETS: Estimated area= 350 s.f. men' and women's w/ 1 handicap space each access from both interior and exterior deck / patio janitor closet ( floor sink? ) MECHANICAL: Estimated area= 100 s -f. water heaters, pumps, furnaces, electrical & telephone panels IQ -TAI _ FSTIMATFD LODGE AREA: 9500 s,f. Planning Division FEB 2 3 1998 Oroville, Calftornic • 0 CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM (corit.) January 17, 1998 Page 3 of 9 LNEIRMIRY This is an important component, but should not be too prominent, as it is the intention to allow the camp experience to downplay the medical side of things to as much an extent as possible. Except for when absolutly necessary, we want campers out of and away from the infirmity. Innitially, the infirmiry can be housed either in the existing ranch house or in the staff retreat portion of the lodge if the lodge ends up being too remote from the house. The itemized list below is for a new self contained infirmiry ultimately envisioned. Staff: min. 1 doctor & 1 or 2 nurses. Space for 2 vehicles nearby. No heat. Celing fans in ward & waiting room? WAITING LOUNGE: Estimated area = 150 s.f. seating for 8 -10 WARD: 'Estimated area = 300 s.f. 6 single bets w/ side tables, service counter 1/2 bath adjacent sound & sight isolate from waiting ISOLATION ROOM: TREATMENT ROOM STAFF BEDROOMS: OFFICE: Estimated area = 100 s.f. 1 bed w/ side table private 1/2 bath Estimated area = 100 s.f. exam / treatment table, work counter, supplies cabt. sink sound & sight isolate from waiting Estimated area = 120 s.f. bunks for 4, linen storage cabt Estimated area= 80 s.f. desk spaces for 2, file cabt. Planning Division FEB 2 3 1998 Oroville, California 0 CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM (cont.) MEDS ROOM: - Estimated area = 80 s.f. counters, cabt. sink ' lockable pass-through dispensing window * 83.1 1574 BATHS: Estimated area = 120 s.f. full handicap bath w/ shower & tub separate 1/2 bath KITCHEN: Estimated area = 80 s.f. small snack / food prep center sink, microwave, refrig., STOR. & MECH: Estimated area= 70 s.f. Water heater January 17, 1998 Page 4 of 9 DECK / PATIO: Estimated area = 150 s.f. (not included in total) 1350' TjOTAL ESTIMATED INFIRMIRY AREA' S. . P.03 Planning Division E E 9 2 3 1998 Oroville, California ' • 0 B31 1 574 P_ 04 CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM (cont.) January 17, 1998 Page 5 of 9 CRAFTS- _ This is envisioned as a self contained workshop building with indoor, and shaded outdoor, activity areas for work tables. It would have,a good sized lockable storage room with extensive shelving customized as needed for the many various materials. The interior work room would have shelving for finished works and works in progress. There would be a separate staff work area to prepare materials. Staff: 2 Minimal or no auto access required.. No heating. Ceiling fans? WORKROOM: Estimated area = 600 s.f. 2 or 3 clean up sinks ( hot water ? ) work area for 16 - 20 good natural lighting req'd inside STAFF AREA & STORAGE ROOM: Estimated area = 300 s.f. private 1/2 bath adjacent to staff area ( hot water ? ) DECK / PATIO: Estimated area = 500 s.f. (not included in total) shading canopy 1:_L671,111.1111 me This is envisioned as a self contained lockable storage building for paddles, life jackets, and other waterfront equipment. It is not anticipated that any boats would be stored in the building. Boats could be stored in the lodge storage room or in the existing 3 car garage. Minimal or no auto access required. No heating. STORAGE ROOM: Estimated area = 300 s.f. 1/2 bath accessable from outside ( no hot water ) 'ii fil;g Divisic t� 2 3 1998 ?, Californ • •10 831 1574 P.06 CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM (cont.) January 17, 1998 Page 7 of 9 The cabins are to be designed to sleep 12 both sheltered and on an open raised outdoor decks. Each cabin should have 6 bunks built-in with removable matresses that can be used outside. There will be no movable beds to minimize repairs and upkeep. Cabins should accommodate storage of luggage and personal items for each camper. Cabins should be clustered in groups as follows: Boys 6 - 12 7 cabins x 12 = 84 beds Estimated area = 250 s.f. each Girls 6 - 12 7 cabins x 12 = 84 beds Boys 12 - 16 4 cabins x 12 = 48 beds Girls 12 - 16 4 cabins x 12 = 48 beds Staff 4 cab1ras x 6 = 24 beds Estimated area= 150 s.f. TOTAL 26 cabins 288 beds Cabins should be designed to provide a feeling of openness and yet provide shelter during poor weather and a place to change clothes in privacy. The cabins might be designed as duplex units (back to back to allow for some separation and privacy between cabin groups) if this would better fit the site and be more econonical. Each group of cabins should be preferably nestled among the trees with some open common area and nearby fire circle. Each group will have a toilet/shower house as follows: Boys 6 - 12 6 toilets - 12 showers Estimated area = 675 s.f. Girls 6 - 12 6 toilets - 12 showers Boys 12 - 16 5 toilets - 10 showers Estimated area = 560 s.f. Girls 12 - 16 5 toilets - 10 showers Staff 6 toilets - 8 showers Estimated area = 650 s.f. (separated half men, half women) 2 washers & dryers in staff bath house It might be advantageous to have a 112 bath (cold water only) located adjacent to some of the cabins to minimize "accidents" at night, especially for the youngest children. (This is still being discussed) Showers are to have individual shower stalls with adjacent dressing space. There should be at least one handicap toilet,sink & shower at each cabin group. Each bath house should have its own water heaters. Each cabin group is to be accessable by truck for luggage delivery and servicing. TOTAL ESTIMATED CABIN AREAS: Cabins - 6100 s.f. 2 �qr0 Baths - 3120 s.f. Ct Planning D►vision Eg 2 3 1998 provillo, calilorr►ia 0 6 0 931 1574 P.07 CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM (cont.) •► •i�• :_ January 19, 1998 Page 8 of 9 This should be a gathering place with seating roughly in a semi -circle for campers with the other side of the circle for staff and presentation area. The center is for campfire. The seating could be in 3 or 4 rows deep gently tiered for visibility. It should accommodate ail campers and staff - say about 320 max. This shoudl be a place for skits & songs and yet also a. place of beauty and contemplation. It is essential that this be somewhat shaded for daytime comfort. A power outlet is needed closeby. There has been some discussion about having a swimming pool on site. This has not been resolved. Criteria will be submitted after the decision to include or exclude it. 5-WIt)I MING AREA A dock is needed at the swimming area. This dock should be about 10 feet wide with a ladder for entering the water. This should be a non -floating dock, one that allows no movement and does not require balancing. There shall be no cleats or obstructions to trip on. A staging area for swimmers preparing should be developed with benches or log seating for campers to leave clothes and shoes prior to entering the swimming area or dock. :•• ► Mll 0411 The boat dock should be a minimum 5 feet wide and large enough to dock 8 to 10 canoes.. This may be a floating dock. A sandy beach area should be developed to allow draging of boats out of the water. A large generally level play field is needed for sports such as vollyball, softball, frisbee,football and other recreation activities. The field could be compacted earth with some sort of fine wood chip surface suitable for running yet without becoming muddy after a rain. A power outlet and water spigot is needed closeby. This would be an area of roughly 200'x 300'. A ropes course including a climbing wall structure is envisioned as an activity center in the woods. Specifiec criteria needs to be developed for this area, including storage for equipment. A power outlet is needed closeby. Planning Division FEB 2 3 1998 oroville, California • • 5 1 0 931 1574 P- 0 a CAMP OKIZU BUILDING PROGRAM (cont.) January 19, 1998 Page 9 of 9 Pathways should be of some material that allows for walking with crutches or use of a wheelchair. Main paths should be wide enough to allow passing of 2 golf carts, about 12 ' wide. Secondary paths may be 4' wide. Paths should be designed to prevent ponding or mud buildup after rains. PARKING & ROADS j0D Parking for staff and visitors should allow for 09 cars with some overflow. Parking should be isolated out of sight from the main camp area. Parking areas need not be paved, but should be somehow designated (possibly with logs). Brush or burnable materials should be cleared and any stumps cut to below grade. It is anticipated that parking could be sheltered among the pine forest near the present entrance to the site or at a portion of the Christmas tree field. The lodge should have 6-10 spaces for kithcen staff and short term visitors. This may be within -short walking distance. There should be bus access and turn around space (or loop road) to allow for delivery of campers to the lodge area. There will need to be truck access and turn around for deliveries to the kitchen. Roadways may be gravel, while other suitable materials should be considered. EXISTING BUILDING MAIN HOUSE: no changes anticipated, this could serve as guest and staff quarters 4 CAR GARAGE no changes anticipated, this could house boat storage. needs re -roofing (to match house) RANCH HOUSE: no changes anticipated, could serve initially as the infirmiry or staff retreat A -FRAME COTTAGE: addition of a 10 foot wide deck on the lake side end, this could house the junior staff BARN: structure to be removed, along with stacks of building materials Tanning Division F "8 2 3 1998 __ < aV`IIe, Cal Ifornla FEB -12--1998 13:14 . P.02 BERRY CREEK RANCH Berry Creek Ranch consists of 496 acres in four contiguous parcels. The ranch is shown on the Geodetic Survey maps as the "Old Zink Ranch". The Zink family emigrated from Germany, purchased the ranch land from Central Pacific Railroad in 1880 and began clearing and farming. The Butte County Historical Society selected the ranch for historical review in 1970. The ranch is located in Berry Creep California, approximately five miles above Lake Oroville, and 22 miles from the City of Oroville. The Average elevation is 2600 feet, resulting in light snowfall in some -winters and average rain fall of 50 to 60 Triches per year. The summer high temperature is approximately 90 degrees with cool evenings. At 2600 feet the ranch is above winter fog and below the heavy snows. The terrain is gentle rolling hills with open meadow pastures and abundant tree coverage. The timber is made up of both soft and hardwood species. Wildlife is plentiful with deer, quail, turkey, geese, duck, fox and coyote living. year-round on the ranch. There are also trout and large mouth bass in the creek and lakes. Berry Creek is a nice sized year-round stream flowing through the ranch. Four lakes are located on the ranch. They . are man made, and interconnected with underground pipes which are part of the irrigation system. There are approximately 100 acres of irrigated pasture with abundant water and extremely good pre -1914 recorded water rights. The pastures and Christmas trees are irrigated with underground solid set rainbirds. The water is gravity flow from the highest lake and the water is free. The irrigated land could be expanded to include an additional 70 to 100 acres very easily. The ranch will support 85 to 100 head of cattle and would also make an excellent horse ranch. There are many miles of beautiful riding trails, meadows, lakes and Berry Creek. The property also backs up to the Plumas National Forest on two sides to give access for riding on unlimited acres. Planning Division �- r E B 2 3 1998 Qrovilia, California SEB -12=18' 8 13:15 P.83 The ranch could also produce 200,000 Christmas, trees using the present irrigation system. Fifteen thousand trees have been planted to date. It takes six to seven years to grow an eight to ten foot.tree and the average price will vary from a low wholesale of $1.5.00 to a high retail of $95.00 in the bay area. In the spring of 1997, 2,109 grape vines were planted. Four varieties were selected after doing a market study and discussing soil and weather conditions with several consultants. All vines were certified and were purchased from King Estate Vineyards. The variety and number planted are as follows: VariM Clone Rootstock No. Planted Chardonnay 96 1103-P 223 Chardonnay 352 3309 327 Cabernet Sauvignon 5C 816 Merlot 1 3309 276 Merlot 181 3309 269 Pinot Noir 113 504 198 The soils on the ranch are mainly a decomposed granite sandy loam. This soil type drains well and is a preferred soil type :for grape production. The vineyard planting can be expanded to approximately 100 acres using existing irrigation systems. This would allow production for a sizeable independent winery or "production contracts" with existing wineries. Wine grape prices have risen to all time highs and we are very impressed with the growth of the new vines. The timbered areas on the ranch are extensive and a Timber Cruise was recently conducted to determine the existing volumes in the timber stand. Two million one hundred thirty-six thousand board feet of timber gives this ranch an underlying value that can be used "as needed" or as market conditions dictate. As California's economy continues to improve, timber prices should increase with the increased demand. There is also an extensive stand of hard woods on the ranch that can be marketed as saw logs or fire wood. A copy of the cruise information is included. Planning Division FEB 2 3 1998 Oroville, califorinia FEF -12-1998 173:15 • P.04 During the last fifteen years approximately forty thousand Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir seedlings have been planted on the ranch under die CFIP cost sharing program. These trees are a long term investment that will help increase the value of the ranch as they mature. There are four homes located on the ranch. The main ranch house is a two story home with a small basement. It has a covered porch around the entire house giving it a very unique "Old Ranch Home" feeling. It has been completely remodeled, redecorated, and carpeted throughout. There are three bedrooms, two baths, a laundry room, dining room, living room, library and breal.-fast nook. The four car garage/shop is detached but close to the house. The guest house is a "California Ranch" style with horizontal wood siding and knotty pine inside. It is a three bedroom, two bath home with a dining room and large living room with a rock fire place. The kitchen and baths all have new fixtures and the entire house has been repainted and carpeted recently_ This home has large decks overlooking the nearby lake. The manager's home is a large double wide mobile home with three bedrooms and two baths. It is in good condition and is located in a grove of trees with horse corrals, chicken shed, etc. The A -Frame is a cabin style home with a loft, small kitchen and bath and is located in a grove of Douglas Fir trees. Other improvements on the ranch include a large older bam for hay, a newer workshop for repair work and storage, three domestic wells with 12, 15 and 70 ballon per minute capacity, and a wood shed. The irrigation system is extensive. It pipes water from upstream Berry Creek to the high reservoir where it is gravity flow to the 100 acres of pasture and 10+ acres of Christmas trees. There is also a main line interconnecting the three largest lakes and water can be moved from one to the other. A 25 horse power pump was installed at the lower lake so that water could be moved to the upper lake for gravity irrigation if needed. All pipes are underground and the system works extremely well. Planning Division FEB 2 3 1998 Oroville, California FcB=12-'1998 13:16 • • P.05 The equipment included with the ranch is listed on a separate sheet attached. It is well maintained and more than adequate to meet the needs of the ranch. OFFERING PRICE: $1.9 million cash or terms acceptable to the seller ------ CONTACT -------- Land & Investment Properties Sales & Leasing ED BRCKER REAL ESTATE (916) 534-6184 (916) 520.1927 (Mobile) 2415 Fifth Avcnue (916) 534-3283 (Fax) Oroville, CA 95965 (916) 846-2482 (Res.) `70 — c� qov Mo,<< r Planning Division F t 8 2 3 1999 Oroville, California FEB -12-1998 13:16 • • P.06 Greg P. Kostick Cvnsulft Forester UC. #2194 P.O. Box 6062 Orov)Ue, CA 95%6 (916) 533-0677 April. 14, 1997 Mr_ Dar Datwyler 295 Zink Road Berry Creek, CA 95916 RE: Timber appraisal for Zink Ranch, Butte County California Dear Mr. Dar Datwyler Recently z conducted a timber cruise on your .property in Butte County for the purpose of providing you with an accurate estimate of your standing inventory and for expanding the -cruise data to determine the potential value of your timber under the current market conditions and a comparison to the market high over the last five years. The property was stratified into homogeneous timber types and cruised under a variable plot method. Seven types were recognized. The Cruise intensity of one plot for every two acres was utilized. The plots were aligned on a map at random locations before entering the. field. Diameter at breast height (DBR, to the. nearest 2 inch class) and height (log height) measurements• were taken on each measure tree. Below is a breakdown of volume by 'species for each timber type in thousand board feet (MBF): 'L1mD•£Trve ponderosa sugar Fi=glas iFIT Cedar Total volume Acreage Nixed Comfier (High Density)- 528.3 47.2 61.9 4.6 75.9 717.8 50 Mixed Conifer (Kod*rate D.nsity) 556.9 117.9• 37.1 0 165.5 974.4 190 Mixed Conifer (Light Density) 17.9 0 0 0 28.2 46.1 17 Hardwood (904erato Conifer Mix) 76.8 10.6 33.0 v $2.0 172.4 42 Hardwood (Light Conifer Mix) 42.6 19.5 O 0 18.1 80.2 46 Hardwood (Very Light Camfor Mix) 15.4 28.5 SZ.Z 0 0 97.1 28 Non limber 4aA4 71.1 ILI 2 215.2 ( 6 1252.0 247.6 179.2 4.6 457.8 7135.2 454 Nanning Division F E B Z 3 1998 Oroville, California FEB -J.2-1999 13:15 • P.07 Greg R Kosflck Consulting Forritor Lie. 02194 P.4.60X $062 ..� OroAlle, CA 85966 (916) 533-0677 The following gross harvest values were timber species: assigned to the various 1997 Delivered Log a2-ecies 5 YR High Delivered Pri a er'...MBF Ponderosa pine $525 Log Pripg_per $900 MBF Sugar pine 3550 $900 Douglas -fir $500 $750 White fir $400 $575 - Cedar $500 $525 Approximately 75% of the timber could be harvested after filing a timber harvest plan with the California Department of Forestry. A landowner can also harvest up to 10% of to the timber volume per year remove dead and dying timber under an exemption permit. If'you have any questions or comments on how I determined any of the above mentioned information please don't hesitate to call. " Sincerely, Greg P. Kostick Planning Divisi00 E E 8 ' 2.3 1998 Oroville, California ACL 1 q�e� Cb^tic v 5! �o �Qy %a -�- ►^nom.\5 R o (' al •ys ori- S ;-�-� 2 - a l u,�15 f W\Zn Csx a c ez-- ce(WOrjS iki�'S� e L'J�, / 5 ef -�- C. - p (Q y -ki j4 , C a6Chs Ayn S �-�S ►dam4k-ar -pct a�ey�7 N 00 r-\ CO--�o P� 11 uv�o � F��d4y r���ks �uSS�s IRaVIVIQ SJYQgy '-" NOOY) C�Z-rN;�� I .U Svgl` e a�Q O -jofjQy \\ Geste- ko� vo©(\ J C A Butte I 6 ommW 1187. _r__ Bank F_ a. ' " t April 2, 1998 Mr. Stephen Betts, County Planner Dept. of Devel. Services 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 RE: Okizu Foundation Dear Mr. Betts: G ��a L H o � � N = V � M `co 01 Q .01N M Y = co 6o Em oto V zo mV C01 M 1 1 i O, CO O 0 { O The above referenced Foundation ^has app e -a to-tsutte Lommuiuty-bank for a an on---- � - property in Berry Creek that will be the subject of a use permit hearing with the Butte County planning commission next Thursday. I assume that you will be reviewing this ' application for impacts. The purpose of this letter is just to let you know that I have had a records search completed by The Northeast Center of the California Historical Resources Information System at CSU Chico. A copy of their response is attached. In their response they stated that the project is located in an area considered to be extremely sensitive for prehistoric, ethnographic, and historic cultural resources. They recommended that we have a professional archaeologist conduct a cultural resource survey of the entire project area prior to any ground disturbance. Butte Community Bank has engaged Peter Jensen and Assoc. to conduct the survey on behalf of the Bank and the applicant. I'm sure that he would be happy to share any information with you that you may need if you need information of this type. His phone # is 345-9515 and his fax is 345-0651. This loan will have a government guarantee from the Rural Development Community Facility Guaranteed Loan Program administered by the Rural Economic and Community Development Service located locally at 463-L Oro Dam Blvd. Orovile, CA 95965. They will be doing their review also and may contact your office for information. The contact person is Mr. Ron Tackett, the Community Development Manager. His phone # is 533-4401 and his fax is 533-4936. If you have any questions or if I can be of assistance please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Planning Divisso , ck Farley ,:. APR 0 f 1999 Vice president Oroville, California 2041 Forest Avenue, Chico, CA 95928 TEL 916-891-3494 FAX 916-891-3498 i. _Aor--02-98 12:42 Butte Community Bank 530 8913498 P.01 Buffe Community Bonk April 2, 1998 Mr. Stephen Betts Dept. of Devel. Services & County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 RE: Okizu Foundation Dear Mr. Betts: The above referenced Foundation has applied to Butte Community Bank for a loan on property in Berry Creek that will be the subject of a use permit hearing with the Butte County planning commission next Thursday. I assume that you will be reviewing this application for impacts. The purpose of this letter is just to let you know that I have had a records search completed by The Northeast Center of the California Historical Resources Information System at CSU Chico. A copy of their response is attached. In their response they stated that the project is located in an area considered to be extremely sensitive for prehistoric, ethnographic, and historic cultural resources. They recommended that we have a professional archaeologist conduct a cultural resource survey of the entire project area prior to any ground disturbance. Butte Community Bank has engaged Peter Jensen and Assoc. to conduct the survey on behalf of the Bank and the applicant. I'm sure that he would be happy to share any information with you that�you may need if you need information of this type. His phone # is 345-9515 and his fax is 345-0651. This loan will have a government guarantee from the Rural Development Community Facility Guaranteed Loan Program administered by the Rural Economic and Community Development Service located locally at 463-L Oro Dam Blvd. Orovile,'CA 95965. They will be doing their review also and may contact your office for information. The contact person is Mr. Ron Tackett, the Community Development Manager. His phone # is 533-4401 and his fax is 533-4936. If you have any questions or if I can be of assistance please do not hesitate to contact me: Sincerely, �W Rick Farley Vice president 2041 Forest Avenue, Chico, CA 95928 TEL 916-891-3494 FAX 916-891-3498 APR 0 21998 0r011111o, Callfornia ,,Apv _02-98 12:42 Butte Community Bank The Northeast Center of the California Historical Resources Information System Butte Community Bank 2041 Forest Avenue Chico, CA 95928 ATTN: Mr. Rick Farley, Vice President BUTTE SIERRA GLENN SISKIYOU LASSEN SUTTER M000C TEHAMA PLUMAS TRINITY SHASTA 530 8913498 P.02 Department of Anthropology California State University, Chico Chico, CA 95929-0400 (916) 898-6256 March 24, 1998 RE: OKIZU FOUNDATION RECREATION CAMP; I.C. File # D98-6 T21N, RSE, Sections 25,26; , USGS Berry Creek and Brush Creek 7.5' and Big Bend Mtn. 15' quads 496 acres (Butte County) Dear Mr. Farley, In response to your request received March 2, 1998, a record search for the above cited project was conducted by examining the official maps and records for archaeological sites and surveys in Butte County. RESULTS: PREHISTORIC RESOURCES: Our records indicate that there are no recorded sites of this type known to be located within project boundaries. However, the project is located in an area known to have been heavily utilized by prehistoric and ethnographic populations. The report for the cultural resource survey discussed below indicates the presence of unrecorded bedrock milling station sites within project boundaries. HISTORIC RESOURCES: According to our records, there are no recorded sites of this type known to be located within project boundaries. However, the USGS Big Bend Mtn. 15' quad map (1948) indicates Zink Road and the Zink Ranch are located within project boundaries. These are unrecorded historic resources. Evidence of historic mining activity may also be located within project boundaries. PREVIOUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS• According to our records, a small portion of the project area has been previously surveyed for cultural resources by a professional archaeologist (I.C. Report # B -L-352). In 1984, William Soule conducted a Negative Archaeological Survey for the Darwin Datwyler property, Application # 26904. No sites were recorded as a result of this survey. A copy of this survey report is available to the project archaeologist upon request. Apr -02-98 12:43 Butte Community Bank 530 8913498 P.03 LITERATURE SEARCH: Reviewed were the official records and maps for archaeological sites and surveys in Butte County. Also reviewed were the National Rgwster of Historic Places - Listed Properties and Determined Eligible Properties (1988, Computer Listings 1966 through 7-96 by National Park Service), the California InvenLoa of Historic Resources (1976), A Collection of Places in Butte County (1977), California Points of Historical Interest (1992), California Historical Landmarks (1996), the Directory of Properties in the Historic Property Data File for Butte Counter (1998), Handbook of North American Indians Volume 8 California (1978), Gold Districts of California (1970), and the California Office of Historic Preservation Archaeological Determinations of Eligibilitv for Butte C2unty(1998). RECOMMENDATIONS: Based upon the above .information and the local topography, the project is located in an area considered to be extremely sensitive for prehistoric, ethnographic, and historic cultural resources. In view of these findings, we recommend that a professional archaeologist be contacted in order to conduct a cultural resource survey of the entire project area prior to any ground disturbance. This person will be able to identify, record, and assess any cultural resources encountered as a result of this survey, as well as suggest appropriate preservation/mitigation measures for those resources. The project archaeologist should also contact the appropriate local Native American representatives in order to determine if there are any unrecorded ethnographic sites located within project boundaries for which we have* no records. If the project is located adjacent to Forest Service or BLM lands, the project archaeologist should contact the appropriate agency in order to determine if there are sites located within project boundaries for which we have no records. Additionally, if any potential prehistoric, ethnographic, and/or historic cultural resources are encountered during any phase of project development, all work should cease in the area of the find pending an examination of the site and materials by the project archaeologist. The charge for this record search is $90.00 (one hour of Information Center time @ $90.00 per hour). An invoice for billing purposes will follow. Thank you for your concern in preserving California's cultural heritage. If you have any questions or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Sincerely, &aA" -*� 71, Makoto Kowta, Coordinator Northeast Information Center 1 e` The Northeast Center of the California irlisorical Resources Information System Butte Community Bank - 2041 Forest Avenue Chico, CA 95928 ATTN: Mr. Rick Farley, Vice President B1ITTF 5 1 �pPLA Department of Anthropology GLENN SISKIYOU California State University, Chico LASSEN SUTTER Chico, CA 95929-0400 MODOC TEHAMA PLUMAS TRINITY (916) 898-6256 SHASTA March 24, 1998 RE: OKIZU FOUNDATION RECREA T ION CAMP; I.C. File # D98=6 T2 IN, RSE, Sections 25, 26; USGS Berry Creek and Brush Creek 7.5' and Big Bend Mtn. 15' quads 496 acres (Butte County) Dear Mr. Farley, In response to your request received March 2, 1998, a record search for the above cited project was conducted by examining the official maps and records for archaeological sites and surveys in Butte County. RESULTS: PREHISTORIC RESOURCES: Our records indicate that there are no recorded sites of this type known to be located within project boundaries. However, the project is located in an area known to have been heavily utilized by prehistoric and ethnographic populations. The report for the cultural resource survey discussed below indicates the presence of unrecorded bedrock milling station sites within project boundaries. HISTORIC RESOURCES: According to our records, there are no recorded sites of this type known to be located within project boundaries. However, the USGS Big Bend Mtn. 15' quad map (1948) indicates Zink Road and the Zink Ranch are located within project boundaries. These are unrecorded historic resources. Evidence of historic mining activity may also be located within project boundaries. PREVIOUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS: According to our records, a small portion of the project area has been previously surveyed for cultural resources by a professional archaeologist (I.C. Report # B -L-352). In 1984, William Soule conducted a Negative Archaeological Survey for the Darwin Datwyler property, Application # 26904. No sites were recorded as a result of this survey. A copy of this survey report is available to the project archaeologist upon request. LITERATURE SEARCH: Reviewed were the official records and maps for archaeological sites and surveys in Butte County. Also reviewed were the National Register of Historic Places - Listed Properties and Determined Eligible Properties (1988, Computer Listings 1966 through 7-96 by National Park Service), the California Inventory of Historic Resources (1976), A Collection of Places in Butte County (1977), California Points of Historical Interest (1992), California Historical Landmarks (1996), the Directory of Properties in the Historic Property Data File for Butte County (1998), Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 8, California (1978), Gold Districts of California (1970), and the California Office of Historic Preservation Archaeological Determinations of Eligibility for Butte County_(1998). RECOMMENDATIONS: Based upon the above information and the local topography, the project is located in an area considered to be extremely sensitive for prehistoric, ethnographic, and historic cultural resources. In view of these findings, we recon- nend that a professional archaeologist be contacted in order to conduct a cultural resource survey of the entire project area prior to any ground disturbance. This person will be able to identify, record, and assess any cultural resources encountered as a result of this survey, as well as suggest appropriate preservation/mitigation measures for those resources. The project archaeologist should also contact the appropriate local Native American representatives in order to determine if there are any unrecorded ethnographic sites located within project boundaries for which we have no records. If the project is located adjacent to Forest Service or BLM lands, the project archaeologist should contact the appropriate agency in order to determine if there are sites located within project boundaries for which we have no records. Additionally, if any potential prehistoric, ethnographic, and/or historic cultural resources are encountered during any phase of project development, all work should cease in the area of the find pending an examination of the site and materials by the project archaeologist. The charge for this record search is $90.00 (one hour of Information Center time @ $90.00 per hour). An invoice for billing purposes will follow. Thank you for your concern in preserving California's cultural heritage. If you have any questions or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Sincerely, Makoto Kowta, Coordinator Northeast Information Center April 1, 1998 The Okizu Foundation 16 Digital Drive Novato, CA 94949 lute Ouict L A N D O F N A T U R A L W E A L T H A N D B E A U T Y PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (916) 538-7601 FAX: (916) 538-7785 Re: Use Permit, AP 062-240-007, 062=110, 003, 062-250-022, 026, UP 98-21 Dear Gentlemen: Enclosed is a copy of the Agenda Report concerning your application for a Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space - for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp 295 Zink Road, Berry Creek. Should you have any concerns with the report or conditions of approval, please contact us in advance of the meeting so that we may work together to resolve your concerns. A public hearing has been set for April 9, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. This meeting will be held in the Board of Supervisors' Room, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. The Planning Commission recommends that the applicant or their authorized representative be present at the hearing to respond to any questions the Commission may have. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Stephen Betts of this office at 538-7601, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Sincerely, Lynn Richardson Planning/Administrative Support Service Assistant Enc. cc: John Bell j:\apdocs\pc1ts\schedule. mrg 0 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 Thursday, April 9, 1998, in the Butte County Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California, regarding the following item: ITEM ON WHICH A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION MEASURES REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS HAVE BEEN RECOMMENDED 9:00 a.m. - The Okizu Foundation - Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep., staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space, for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp on property zoned "U" (Unclassified) located at 195 Zink Road, identified as AP 062-240-007, 062-110-003, and 062-250-022, 026, Berry Creek. (SB) (UP98-21) The above mentioned application, Initial Study, and map are on file and available for public viewing at the office of the Butte County Development Services Department, Planning Division, 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. For information call: (530) 538-7601 (Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Comments may be submitted in writing at any time prior to the hearing or orally at the meeting listed above or as may be continued to a later date. If you challenge the above applications 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 Commission, at or prior to, the public hearing. BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION THOMAS A. PARILO, DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES To be published in the Oroville Mercury on Thursday, March 19, 1998. Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 :7 COUNTY OF BUTTE INITIAL STUDY EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS I. BACKGROUND: Name of Proponent: The Okizu Foundation 2. Address: 16 Digital Drive, Novato, CA 94949 Phone: (415) 382-9083 3. Name of Proposal; if applicable: Camp Okizu 4. Type of Project: Use Permit 5. Project Description and Location of Parcel: This project is for a Use Permit to create a summer camp for children with cancer. Camps will also be held on periodic weekends for entire families. The project site is located on the west side of Zink Road, approximately 1 mile north of Bald Rock Road, at 295 Zink Road, Berry Creek area. The camp will accommodate 250 to 300 people plus 50 to 60 staff members. The children will range in age from 6 to 17 year old. Camping sessions will last for either one week (Monday through Sunday) or for one weekend, depending on the type of camp. It is anticipated that there will be approximately ten week-long camps, and six or seven weekend camps. The week-long camping sessions will only take place during the summer months, and the weekend camps will occur from May through September. The applicant. has indicated that the camp may be used during the winter months for weekend camps, and possibility for retreats for staff members. The facility may also be rented to other organizations or businesses during the winter months. The camp will include a large lodge structure, approximately 9,500 sq. ft. in size, which will contain the dining hall, kitchen, an office for staff members, a cabin for kitchen staff, a laundry, a staff retreat, bathrooms, and storage and mechanical buildings. The camp will also contain a 1,200 sq. ft. infirmary, a 900 sq. ft. crafts building, a boathouse, a possible pool and gym, and 26 cabins for campers and staff. Outside activities will include a campfire area, a swimming and boating area, a playfield for volleyball, softball, football, and other recreation activities, and a ropes course. Not all structures and facilities will be built initially - the applicant intends to add structures and facilities as money becomes available (see attached building program). The applicant expects approximately 200 children and 50 to 60 staff members during the week- long camps, and approximately 250-300 people plus staff during the weekend family camps. For the week-long camps the children will arrive in large busses, and for the weekend camps families will arrive in private vehicles. Parking will be provided for up to 100 cars. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 0 Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 • The site is zoned U (Unclassified) and has a General Plan land use designation of Agricultural Residential and Timber -Mountain. The project site, which is 496 acres on four contiguous parcels, has been developed with four dwelling units - a two-story ranch house, a guest house, a double -wide mobile home, an A -frame cabin, and several accessory structures. The property has been planted with 15,000 Christmas trees, and 2,109 grape vines. An extensive underground irrigation system has been constructed on the property. Logging has also occurred on the property. The terrain is gently rolling hills with open meadow pastures and abundant tree coverage, including both pine and oak trees, and riparian vegetation along Berry Creek and other drainages. Four man-made lakes are located on the property. Berry Creek traverses the site and several seasonal creeks are located on the property. The site fronts on Zink Road. Additional- project description can be found at the end of this document. 6. Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 062-240-007, 062-110-003, 062-250-022 & 026 7. Date Checklist Submitted: March 25, 1998 H. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: 'I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ® 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 the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION with mitigation(s) will be prepared. I find that the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. 3 /-3 0/?s Prepared by: Stephen Betts, Assistant Planner Date LAO Q'Ao� Reviewed : Craig Sanders, Senior Planner -.,;,v— ?) / Date III. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below could be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 2 0 Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 • Potentially Significant Potentially Unless . Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ❑ Land Use and Planning ❑ Population and Housing ® Geophysical ❑ Water ❑ Air Quality ❑ Transportation/Circulation ® Biological Resources ❑ Energy and Mineral Resources ® Hazards IN Noise EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: Less Than Significant No Impact Impact ® Public Services ® Utilities & Service Systems ® Aesthetics ® Cultural Resources ❑ Recreation 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project -specific screening analysis. 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) 'Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant if there are one or more 'Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) 'Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from 'Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analysis," may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in a earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). Earlier analyses are discussed in Section XVII at the end of the checklist. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. IV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ X • Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g., impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low-income or minority community)? • Potentially Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact X No Impact X Response: The project site is zoned U (Unclassified) and is designated by the Land Use Element Map of the Butte County General Plan as Agricultural -Residential and Timber Mountain. The Okizu Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children who have or had cancer and their families. As such, the'canip use is considered a quasi public use and the Uzoning classification permits a quasi public use with approval of a Use Permit. A quasi public use is a Secondary Use under the Agricultural Residential and Timber Mountain General Plan land use designations. In addition, the Uzone allows campsites with approval of a Use Permit and outdoor recreation facilities are a Secondary Use under the Agricultural - Residential and Timber Mountain General Plan land use designations. Portions of the project site have historical been used for agricultural operations. Until fairly recently, livestock grazing was conducted on the property. Current agricultural use includes the growing of Christmas trees and grape vines. In addition, the project site has been selectively logged over the years, with a large number of trees remaining. The proposed camp will encompass approximately 80 acres of the 496 acre site. The camp use will reduce the amount of land available for grazing, but this is not considered significant because this is not prime grazing land and there is still a large amount of area available for grazing purposes on the northern portion of the property. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 4 • Use Pennit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 0 Potentially Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation 'Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Land use on surrounding properties is rural residential or open space/timber harvesting. There are 8 dwelling units on the 18 parcels surrounding the site. These parcels range in size from 1.8 to 160 acres. The proposed camp will have an impact on the nearby residents due to the increase in vehicle traffic generated by the camp. This impact is discussed in item 6 below. The approval of this project will not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of the community. Mitigation: None required. 2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal. a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable. housing? X X Response: The approval of this project will not exceed the allowed permanent density in this zone. This project will not induce further growth because it will not involve the extension of public sewer or water infrastructure, or new public roads. Intensive use of the camp will occur only during the summer months, and will not represent permanent growth in the area. Presently, the site has been developed with four dwelling units, although only one is occupied full-time. (Site visit; Chapter 24 Zoning Ordinance) Mitigation: None required. 3: GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Seismicity: fault rupture? X ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ ;i :7 Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 b) Seismicity: ground shaking/ liquefaction? c) Seismicity: seiche? d) Landslides or mudslides? e) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions.from excavation, grading or fill? f) Subsidence of the land? . g) Expansive soils? h) Unique geologic or physical features? 1] Potentially Significant Less. Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact X X X X X X X Response: All of Butte County is classified as a Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII and potential ground shaking is possible. Theproject is located in the mountains where no known fault zones are located as per the Butte County Seismic Safety Constraints Map. Construction of all buildings on the project site to Uniform Building Code standards will provide adequate protection to occupants in case of seismic activity. The Constraints Map does indicate a moderate rating for landslide potential and a very high erosion potential in areas of steep slopes. There are areas of steep slope on the project site that would be especially susceptible to erosion, but the 80 -acre camp area, where development will occur, contains few slopes over 30%. The soils on the project site are considered to have a very high erosion potential, and the project site receives an average rainfall of SS to 60 inches per year. The 80 -acre camp site has an average slope of 6.6%, with the steepest slope being slightly over 30%. Approximately 10% of the 80 -acre camp site will have surface disturbance due to new structures or cleared areas for parking spaces and roads. Approval of this project would ultimately lead to a potential increase in soil erosion due to the expected construction impacts and vegetation removal. Standard construction techniques will be required as part of the construction process of this site. A mitigation of this project will prohibit land development from occurring during wet periods of the year,. unless an erosion control plan for wet weather conditions is prepared by a civil engineer or other quaffed professional, and that all cleared areas be mulch ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 2 r Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 10 Potentially Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact protected or replanted Another mitigation will require that the main parking lot, and the access road from the parking lot to Zink Road, be graveled with at least 2 inches of Class 2 aggregate material in order to reduce soil erosion. Other erosion impacts will be mitigated by the prohibiting development on any slope 30% or greater, and prohibiting development within 100 feet of the top of bank of Berry Creek. Based on these mitigations, significant erosion impacts are not expected to occur. The proposal will require some excavation or grading for road, leachfields, and level building sites. Any fill placed on site will have to meet the requirements of Chapter 70 of the Uniform Building Code and will be compacted to accepted engineering standards and will not represent a hazard. Therefore, the project will not create any unstable earth conditions or result in changes to geologic substructures. This proposal will result in some soil disruption, displacement, compaction and overcovering of the site as a result of development of a roads, structures, and leachftelds. Overcovering will represent a minor percentage of the property. All grading associated with construction of the camp will also be subject to the requirements of Chapter 70 of the Uniform Building Code. Based on this information the project will not result in significant soil impacts. Mitigation # 1: Limit soil work to periods of dry weather between April 15 to November 15 unless an erosion control plan for wet weather conditions is prepared by a civil engineer or other qualified professional and approved by the Planning Division. Mulch protect, Hydro -seed, or otherwise stabilize the soil on all areas that have been disturbed or have been cleared of vegetation and are of erodible material. Mitigation # 2: Structures, dumping, fill material, and/or excavation shall not be allowed in any area having a slope of 30% or greater. Mitigation # 3: Structures, dumping, fill material, and/or excavation, except for access requirements such as a bridge, shall not be allowed within 100 feet of the top of bank of Berry Creek. Limited vegetation removal necessary for flood control and/or to reduce fire hazard is permissible, however, all vegetation removal shall be approved by the California Department of Fish and Game prior to removal." Mitigation # 4: Prior to any clearing, grading and/or construction, in a streambed, including intermittent streams, obtain a California Fish and Game 1604 Streambed Alteration permit as per Department of Fish & Game requirements. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 Potentially Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Mitigation # 5: The access road from Zink Road to the main parking lot at the lodge, and the main parking lot at the lodge, shall be covered with at least two (2) inches of Class 2 aggregate material and maintained thereafter. 4. WATER Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? X b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? X c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? X d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? X e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? X f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavation? X g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater?' X h) Impacts to groundwater quality? X ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 8 f Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 Potentially Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Response: There are four man-made lakes on the property, and Berry Creek traverses the. site. No changes will occur in any water movements, nor in quantities of groundwaters. Once all of the proposed structures are completed, less than I% of the project site will be covered by structures. Minimal changes in absorption rates and drainage patterns may occur due to impervious coverages from the new structures. The Department of Public Works is requiring a plan for a permanent solution for drainage be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit. The plans will show how drainage waters will be detained on site and/or conveyed to the nearest drainage channel. The plan will provide that there be no increase in the peak flow runoff off the site. In addition, the mitigations found in Item 3 will reduce erosion impacts to a less than significant level. Berry Creek, a stream that flows year around, traverses the property. Berry Creek is not designated as a flood zone, but the potential is there for this drainage to flood, possibly endangering humans or structures. It is expected that any flooding will occur during the winter and early spring months when there will be minimal activity at the camp. No development is proposed immediately adjacent to Berry Creek, but a group of cabins will be located approximately 100 feet away. The mitigation found in Item 3 will prohibit any development from occurring within 100 feet of the top of the bank of Berry Creek. Mitigation: None required. 5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate? d) Create objectionable odors? X X X X Response: Construction activities will generate air pollutants intermittently within the site and in the vicinity of the site until all construction activity is complete. These air pollutants will ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ D Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 • Potentially Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact include emission from construction equipment, smoke from controlled burns of cleared vegetation, and dust from grading and infrastructure improvements. Due to the small amount of land clearing and grading that will be needed on the site, and the limited number of structures that will be built, air pollutants generated during the construction of the camp are not expected to result in concentrations that would threaten air quality standards. The project will result in an increase in regional traffic and a consequent increase in vehicle emissions such as hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxide. At the most intensive use, the proposed camp will generate approximately 100 vehicle trips per day on a Friday as vehicles arrive at the site, and then another 100 vehicle trips the following Sunday as the vehicles depart the area. The emissions generated by these vehicles are not expected to result in concentrations that would threaten air quality standards because of the good air quality of the area and because of the low number of other vehicles operating in the project area. Vehicles on the site will use improved dirt roads for circulation. Most vehicle activity will be by electric powered golf carts. The golf carts will not raise significant amounts of dust on the dirt roads due to their low speed The access road to the lodge, and the lodge parking lot, will be required to be graveled. This will reduce the amount of dust emitted into the air. A large campfire area is proposed, and will be located on the north side of Berty Creek. The smoke from this campfire is not expected to have an adverse impact on nearby residents because it is located approximately 2,200 feet from the nearest off-site residence. The lodge may be equipped with a fireplace anlor a woodstove but the smoke generated by these fires will not have a significant impact to air quality in the area. Mitigation: None required. 6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? X c) Inadequate emergency access or ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 10 0 Use Pennit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 Potentially Significant Impact access to nearby uses d) Insufficient parking capacity onsite/ offsite? e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? h) Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems, including public transportation services? Potentially Significant Less Unless Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact X X X X Response: Access to the project site will be off of Zink Road. Most, if not all, of the vehicles traveling to the project site will use Oroville-Quincy Highway out of Oroville, turn onto Bald Rock Road and then turn onto Zink Road Oroville-Quincy Highway and Bald Rock Road are paved and wide enough to handle the traffic generated by the project. Zink Road, while paved, is relatively narrow. Zink Road currently does not,have much vehicle traffic on it. There are approximately 18 dwelling units that use Zink Road for access, but other vehicles use Zink Road as a cut-off to avoid traveling on Bald Rock Road. Traffic counts were last conducted on Zink Road in 1996, which showed an average daily traffic (ADT) of 140 vehicles. Based upon this low number of ADT, Zink Road is currently operating at an acceptable Level of Service (LOS) of C or better. Bald Rock Road at the Oroville-Quincy Highway has an ADT of 1, 640. The proposed camp will increase the amount of vehicle traffic in the project area. For the week-long ccmips, most children (90% to 95%) will be bused in from the Bay area on Mondays, arriving around noon, and then bused out the following Sunday around noon. Three buses are normally used. The buses do not remain on the site, leaving shortly after dropping off the children, and then returning the following Saturday. These twelve bus trips will not have a significant impact on vehicle circulation in the project area because the bus trips do not represent a major increase in vehicle traffic. The number of private vehicle trips associated ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 11 0 Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 0 Potentially Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact with the week-long camps will also not have a significant impact on vehicle circulation in the project area. It is expected that there will be ten week-long camps during the summer. For the weekend family camps, private vehicles will be used by the families attending the camp. It is expected that there will be six to seven weekend camps during the May through September time period The applicant expects approximately 300 people during a weekend family camp. Approximately 95 vehicles will arrive anywhere from noon Friday to midmorning on Saturday. These vehicles will then leave the site the following Sunday anywhere from after breakfast to noon. These 95 vehicles will result in an increase in vehicle traffic on Bald Rock and Zink Roads. These vehicles will not be arriving all at one time, but will be spread throughout Friday and into Saturday_ morning. On Sundays the vehicles will .be leaving between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and noon. During this time period, short term traffic impacts may occur at the intersection of Bald Rock and Zink Roads, and at Oroville-Quincy Highway and Bald Rock Road as vehicles depart the project area. However, this coincides with off-peak usage of Bald Rock Road, Zink Road, and Oroville-Quincy Highway and will therefore not result in any significant impacts. According to the applicant, food delivery trucks will service the camp two to three days a week. It is expected that a garbage truck will service the camp once or twice a week. These truck trips will not have an impact on vehicle circulation in the area because they will be few in number. Staff members will arrive in their own vehicles, though car-pooling is often used. Bald Rock Road is sufficiently improved enough to handle the vehicle traffic generated by the proposed camp. Zink Road is narrow, but due to the low numbers of vehicle traffic currently using it, the increase in traffic generated by the proposed camp will not create significant impacts. MITIGATION: None required. 7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds)? X b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)? X ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 12 Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak forest, etc.)? d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal pool)? e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? Potentially Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact X Response: No impacts will occur to any rare, threatened or endangered species of animals or plants. (Butte County Constraints Map; site visit). The site consists of mostly second growth conifer trees, a few oaks, and native shrubs (site visit). It is expected that some pine trees on the 80 -acre camp site will need to be removed for building sites, roads, parking areas, and leachfields. The loss of these trees is not expected to be significant because of the large number of pine trees on the site. Dead, dying, or diseased trees on the 80 -acre camp site may have to be removed for safety reasons. The proposed 80 -acre camp site is located in an area that has been identified as Critical Winter Deer Habitat. No impacts are expected to occur to this deer habitat because the most intensive use of the site will occur during the summer months when the deer are located at much higher elevations. The applicant would like to use the camp during the winter months, but only on a very limited basis, such as for weekend camps when school is not in session, or for retreats for staff or other organizations. In order to prevent.impacts to deer movements on the site, a mitigation of this project will require that any new fences on the property conform to California Department of Fish and Game fencing standards. Riparian vegetation is found along Berry Creek, and Berry Creek itself is habitat for various types offish and amphibians. Development activities in or adjacent to Berry Creek could result in significant negative impacts to animal and plant life. A mitigation found in Item 3 will prohibit all development, but not including access requirements such as a bridge, within 100 feet of the top of bank of Berry Creek. Vegetation removal is permitted within the 100 foot area upon approval of the California Department of Fish and Game. Another mitigation found in Item 3 requires that a California Department of Fish and Game Streambed Alteration Permit be obtained prior to any work in Berry Creek and any other streambed, including intermittent streams, on the property. The only work that is currently proposed to be performed in Berry Creek is a bridge for access to the campfire area. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 13 0 Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 0 Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact MITIGATION # 6: All new fences on the project site shall be limited to a maximum of 5 wire strands. The lowest strand shall be at least 16" above the ground and the upper strand shall be no higher than 48" above the ground. 8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? X b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? X c) Conflict with the extraction of identified, significant mineral resources? X Response: Approval of this project will not result in any conflicts with any energy conservation plans. The project will allow for the construction of a camp for children and their families. For the short term, the use of energy will be limited to that fuel needed to operate machinery needed to construct the various camp structures. Very few, if any, of the proposed structures are proposed to have heating or air conditioning, so the use of long-term use of energy will be minimal. Mitigation: None required. 9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation) X b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? X ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 14 0 Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21• Response: The project will not involve significant use of hazardous materials, nor is located close to any facilities which store or utilize such materials. The property is located in an area that is habitat for mountain lions and presumably mountain lions use the site. There is a possibility that mountain lions may still utilize the site after the camp use has been developed, and therefore expose camp participants to possible attack. Mountain lions usually follow the deer herd as the deer move from area to area in response to the changing seasons. During the summer months, which is when most of camp activity will occur, most deer are located at elevations much higher than the site. Mountains lions may not venture onto or near the camp because of all the human activity on the site. Camp staff should brief camp participants on this possible hazard and what to do in case of a mountain lion encounter, and warn camp participants not to travel alone off of the 80 -acre camp site. The project site is located in an area that has a high to extreme fire hazard. The nearest fire station (#61) is located approximately 3 miles away, but it is a volunteerf f re station and may have a long response time. Station # 62,- located 7.4 miles from the project site, is the closet full-time fire station Response time from this station is approximately 15 minutes to the project site (pers. comm. CDF). The Butte County Fire DepartmentlCalifornia Department of Forestry is concerned about their long response time in case of a structure fire on the site. By the time the Fire Department arrives, the structure may be totally engulfed and the fire may have spread to adjoining structures anlor ignited vegetation. They are requesting that a pressurized water system be installeg but have stated that the configuration of the water system can be determined at a later date. Most likely the pressurized water system will consist of fire boxes at each group of cabins. The fire boxes, which will contain a hose, .a pressurized,connection, and afire nozzle for the hose, will allow camp staff to try to extinguish afire and keep it from spreading before Fire Department personnel arrive. The Fire Department has indicated that they can conduct training sessions for camp staff on how to handle the fire hoses to prevent the spread of afire. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 15 Potentially. Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact - c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? X d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? X e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? X Response: The project will not involve significant use of hazardous materials, nor is located close to any facilities which store or utilize such materials. The property is located in an area that is habitat for mountain lions and presumably mountain lions use the site. There is a possibility that mountain lions may still utilize the site after the camp use has been developed, and therefore expose camp participants to possible attack. Mountain lions usually follow the deer herd as the deer move from area to area in response to the changing seasons. During the summer months, which is when most of camp activity will occur, most deer are located at elevations much higher than the site. Mountains lions may not venture onto or near the camp because of all the human activity on the site. Camp staff should brief camp participants on this possible hazard and what to do in case of a mountain lion encounter, and warn camp participants not to travel alone off of the 80 -acre camp site. The project site is located in an area that has a high to extreme fire hazard. The nearest fire station (#61) is located approximately 3 miles away, but it is a volunteerf f re station and may have a long response time. Station # 62,- located 7.4 miles from the project site, is the closet full-time fire station Response time from this station is approximately 15 minutes to the project site (pers. comm. CDF). The Butte County Fire DepartmentlCalifornia Department of Forestry is concerned about their long response time in case of a structure fire on the site. By the time the Fire Department arrives, the structure may be totally engulfed and the fire may have spread to adjoining structures anlor ignited vegetation. They are requesting that a pressurized water system be installeg but have stated that the configuration of the water system can be determined at a later date. Most likely the pressurized water system will consist of fire boxes at each group of cabins. The fire boxes, which will contain a hose, .a pressurized,connection, and afire nozzle for the hose, will allow camp staff to try to extinguish afire and keep it from spreading before Fire Department personnel arrive. The Fire Department has indicated that they can conduct training sessions for camp staff on how to handle the fire hoses to prevent the spread of afire. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 15 Use Pennit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 0 Potentially Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Mitigation: See Mitigation Measure # 8. 10. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? X b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? X Response: Ambient noise levels on the project site, and in the project area, are low. Traffic on Zink Road is the main source of noise in the project area. The project will result in an increase in noise created on the project site. Construction noise will be the first new source added to the site that could influence existing residents Sources could include heavy equipment, power saws and hammering and can be significant, especially during noise sensitive hours. It is not expected that construction activities will create a significant impact on adjacent parcels because the limited amount of grading and because of the limited number of structures that will built. Completion of the project will add the sound of human activities in the project site. Sources could include activities being held outdoors, such as children playing organized games, swimming in the lake, and singing during campfires. Additional noise may come from on-site vehicle operations, although this is not expected to be significant because electric golf carts will be used for most on-site vehicle operations. On Friday nights, from 8 p. m. to 10 p. m., a dance will be held at the lodge. The dances will occur outside and the music for the dance will be provided by an amplified sound system. The applicant has stated that the speakers will be directed away from the dwelling units across Zink Road. It is not know if the amplified music will be heard by residents across Zink Road, but it is not expected to be significant because of the long distance from the lodge to the nearby dwellings (approximately 1, 000 feet), the intervening vegetation, and because the speakers will be directed away from the dwelling units. Automobile noise will be the primary source of the noise increase, with the peak hours of noise occurring on those days that families in their private vehicles are arriving or departing the camp. The noise is not expected to be significant because it will occur during normal waking hours, but the vehicle noise will be noticeable to residents living along Zink and Bald Rock Roads The arriving and departing buses, garbage trucks, and delivery trucks will increase the noise along Bald Rock and Zink Roads, but will be few in number and the noise will be very short term in nature. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 16 Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 • Potentially Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Mitigation # 7: Amplified music shall be limited to Friday and Saturdays only, with no music occurring past 10 P.M. 11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) Fire protection? X b) Police protection? X c) Schools? X d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? X e) Other governmental services? X Response: The project site is located in an area that has a high to extreme fire hazard The nearest fire station (#61) is located approximately 3 miles away, but it is a volunteer fire station and may have a long response time. Station # 62, located 7.4 miles from the project site, is the closet full-time fire station. Response time from this station is approximately 15 minutes to the project site (pers. comm. CDF). The proposed camp will result in an incremental increase in demand for fire protection in the area. The Butte County Fire Department/California Department of Forestry has indicated that cumulative development in rural areas will impact their ability to provide fire protection and first aid services. The project is located within a State Response Area for wildland fires and construction of structures in this area makes fighting these fires more difficult because fire resources must protect structures before wildlands. The Fire Department has requested that all new structures and driveways meet the Fire Safe Regulations of Butte County and Public Resources Code 4290 which include fuel reduction areas within 30 feet of all structures and specified addressing signs. These will be added as conditions of approval. The Butte County Fire Department is requesting that a pressurized water system for fire protection is required but that the configuration of that system can be determined at a later date. See the discussion in item 9 regarding a possible pressurized water system configuration. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 17 Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 • Potentially - Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact A doctor and/or registered nurse will be on the site during camps. They will be able to attend to any injury in the case of an accident. Ambulance service would be from Oroville, approximately 20 miles away. Response time by helicopter from Enloe Hospital in Chico to the site is approximately 18 minutes (pers. comm. Enloe Flightcare). The camp site will have an open field area for sports which could be used for an emergency heliport in case a camp participant requires immediate evacuation. Enloe Flightcare indicated that they can work with the applicant to set up an appropriate landing zone and train camp staff in landing procedures. Mitigation # 8: A pressurized water system that meets all Fire Department requirements shall be installed prior to completion of the lodge. 12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? b) Communications systems? c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? d) Sewer or septic tanks? e) Storm water drainage? f) Solid waste disposal? g) Special Districts? Response: The project is located in an area that is already served by Pacific Gas and Electric, which forecasts energy consumption of their service area and provides for future facility planning. The need for new generating facilities has been offset by the use of energy efficient construction in homes and energy efficient appliances. Pacific Gas and Electric already has distribution lines in the area and can serve the energy requirements of this project without substantial alteration to existing facilities. The cost of extending new service lines may have to be borne by the applicant. Pacific Telesis already has distribution lines in the area and can ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 18 X X X X X X X Response: The project is located in an area that is already served by Pacific Gas and Electric, which forecasts energy consumption of their service area and provides for future facility planning. The need for new generating facilities has been offset by the use of energy efficient construction in homes and energy efficient appliances. Pacific Gas and Electric already has distribution lines in the area and can serve the energy requirements of this project without substantial alteration to existing facilities. The cost of extending new service lines may have to be borne by the applicant. Pacific Telesis already has distribution lines in the area and can ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 18 0 Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 Potentially Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact serve the communication needs of this project without substantial alteration to existing facilities. The cost of extending new service lines may have to be borne by the applicant. Currently, the Butte County Landfill still has capacity to serve the proposed camp. There is no mandatory garbage pick-up service required in the rural areas of the County. The applicant has indicated that they will contract out for garbage pickup, with pickup occurring once to twice a week, or on an as -needed basis. In order to help reduce the amount of recyclable materials being deposited in the landfill, a mitigation of this project will require that the applicant set up an on-site recycling system to prevent recyclable materials, including but not limited to alumimun cans, glass, plastics, newspaper, cardboard, and steel cans, from entering waste containers. The recyclable materials will be required to be taken to a recycling center. This project will not require or impact any sewer system because the proposed camp will utilize on-site septic systems. Each group of cabins will have its own bathroom and showers. The Environmental Health Division (EHD) will require the applicant to submit septic system plans to the EHD for review and approval. The cabin locations, as shown on the site map, may have to be moved in order to located them near adequate soil for leachfields. Wells will be used for domestic water supply and will be required to meet the standards of the EHD. A public water system, which has higher standards than a well that supplies only one dwelling unit, may be required on the site due to the number of people being served. Mitigation # 9: An on-site recycling system shall be established at the camp. Materials to be recycled shall include, but not limited to, aluminum cans, glass, plastics, newspaper, cardboard, and steel cans. The recyclable materials shall be taken to a recycling center. 13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic vista or designated scenic highway? X b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? X c) Create light or glare? X Response: Approval of the project will not have any adverse aesthetic impacts. Most of the camp structures will be located a long distance from Zink Road, with the closet structure (the gym) located approximately 400 feet from the road. Numerous trees and brush along the ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 19 • Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 Potentially Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact frontage of the property will help block the view of the proposed camp structures from Zink Road (site visit & site plan). The camp will most likely have outside lights for safety and security reasons. These lights are not expected to cause glare on nearby residences because of the distance and because of the intervening trees, which will help block the light. However, it is very dark in this portion of the County due to limited nighttime lighting, and many nearby residents enjoy looking at the stars in the night sky. The camp, through the use of unshielded lights, could place an excessive amount of light into the night sky, which has the potential to spoil the view of the night sky in the project area ("light pollution').. In order to keep excess light from the night sky, a mitigation will require that all outside lights on the site be fully shielded and directed directly downwards, and that the playing fields not be lighted. Mercury lighting, which causes significant amounts of light pollution, will not be allowed on the site. MITIGATION # 10: All outside lights on the project site shall be fully shielded and directed straight downwards. Mercury vapor lighting fixtures shall not be installed. Lighting of the playing fields shall not be permitted. 14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Disturb paleontological resources?. b) Disturb archaeological resources? X c) Affect historical resources? d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area?_ X X X X Response: The project site is located in an area that has a high archaeological sensitivity (Butte County Constraints Map). Topographical characteristics usually associated with the presence of archaeological and historical resources — rock outcroppings, high promontories, streams, etc. — are present on the project site. The proposed camp will be located on the south side of Berry Creek and this area has been extensively developed with lakes, installation of ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 20 Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 • Potentially Significant Less Potentially Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact underground irrigation pipes, and various types of agricultural uses. The only proposed development on the north side of Berry Creek is a campfire area. Most of the camp structures will be cabins that will rest on blocks and very little grading will be required to accomplish this. It is not expected that construction of the camp will uncover cultural resources. However, because the camp is located in an area with a high archaeological sensitivity, a mitigation of this project will require that should an archaeological artifact be discovered during construction on the parcel, all development work be halted and a qualified archaeologist and the County Planning Division be notified immediately. Mitigation # 11: During construction, should any archaeological artifacts be discovered, the Planning Division shall be notified immediately, and all work shall cease until a qualified archaeologist has examined the artifacts and the site and submitted his or her findings to the Planning Division, and recommended clearance to continue. Recommencement of construction shall be upon the approval of the Planning Division. 15. RECREATION. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreation facilities? X b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? X Response: Approval of the project will not increase a significant demand locally for additional recreational needs on the community. The camp will meet some of the recreational needs of children who suffer from cancer. Mitigation: None required. 16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Does the project have the potential to 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- ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 21 n U Use Pennit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 Potentially Significant Impact sustaining levels, threaten to - eliminate a plant or animal 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 or prehistory? b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals, to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals? c) Does the project 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 with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects). d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human being, either directly or indirectly? • Potentially Significant Less Unless Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact X X X X Response: As discussed in Section N of this document, this project will not significantly degrade the quality of the environment.. This project will not have any significant cumulative impacts on the environment. Those potential impacts — erosion control, riparian habitat, fire protection services, deer habitat, public services, noise, outside lighting, and archaeological resources -- have been identified in this document and will not have any significant adverse effects on human beings with incorporation of the recommended mitigation measures. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 22 Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 V. MITIGATION MEASURES AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: Limit soil work to periods of dry weather between April 15 to November 15 unless an erosion control plan for wet weather conditions is prepared by a civil engineer or other qualified professional and approved by the Planning Division. Mulch protect, Hydro - seed, or otherwise stabilize the soil on all areas that have been disturbed or have been cleared of vegetation and are of erodible material. 2. Structures, dumping, fill material, and/or excavation shall not be allowed in any area having a slope of 30% or greater. 3. Structures, dumping, fill material, and/or excavation, except for access requirements such as a bridge, shall'not be allowed within 100 feet of the top of bank of Berry Creek. Limited vegetation removal necessary for flood control and/or to reduce fire hazard is permissible, however, all vegetation removal shall be approved by the California Department of Fish and Game prior to removal. 4. Prior to any clearing, grading and/or construction in a streambed, including intermittent streams, obtain a California Fish and Game 1604 Streambed Alteration permit as per Department of Fish & Game, requirements. 5. The access road from Zink Road to the main parking lot at the lodge, and the main parking lot at the lodge, shall be covered with at least two (2) inches of Class 2 aggregate material and maintained thereafter. 6. All new fencing on the project site shall be limited to a maximum of 5 wire strands. The lowest strand shall be at least 16" above the ground and the upper strand shall be no higher than 48" above the ground. 7. Amplified music shall be limited to Friday and Saturdays only, with no music occurring past 10 P.M. 8. A pressurized water system that meets all Fire Department requirements shall be installed prior to completion of the lodge. 9. An on-site recycling system shall be established at the camp. Materials to be recycled shall include, but not limited to, aluminum cans, glass, plastics, newspaper,. cardboard, and steel cans. The recyclable materials shall be taken to a recycling center. 10. All outside lights on the project site shall be fully shielded and directed straight downwards. Mercury vapor lighting fixtures shall not be installed. Lighting of the playing fields shall not be permitted. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 23 Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 11. During construction, should any archaeological artifacts be discovered, the Planning Division shall -be notified immediately, and all work shall cease until a qualified archaeologist has examined the artifacts and the site and submitted his or her findings to the Planning Division, and recommended clearance to continue. Recommencement of construction shall be upon the approval of the Planning Division. DATA SHEET A. Project Description 1. Type of Project: Use Permit for a summer camp for children. 2. Proposed Density of Development: Numerous cabins, bathrooms, large lodge. 3. Amount of Impervious Surfacing: Minimal -.approximately 22,000 sq. ft. 4. Access and Nearest Public Road(s): Frontage on Zink Road. 5. Method of Sewage Disposal: On-site septic systems. 6. Source of Water Supply: Existing on-site wells and surface waters. 7. Proximity of Power Lines: Onto property. 8. Potential for further land divisions and development: 40 acre minimum parcel size. B. Environmental Settine 1. Terrain a General Topographic Character: Gentle rolling terrain on camp site to steeper slopes on the northwestern portion of the property. b. Slopes: 4% - 35% C. Elevation: 2380 to 2775 feet above sea level. d. Limiting Factors: Slopes 30% and greater not buildable. 2. Soils a. Types and Characteristics: Decomposed granite b. Limiting Factors: Erosion very high, landslide moderate 3. Natural Hazards of the Land a. Earthquake Zone: Moderate Earthquake Intensity Zone VIII. b. Erosion Potential: Very high on steeper slopes. C. Landslide Potential: Moderate. d. Fire Hazard: High to extreme. e. Expansive Soil Potential: Low. 4. Hydrology a. Surface Water: Berry Creek, several seasonal drainages, four man-made lakes. b. Ground Water: Unknown C. Drainage Characteristics: Downhill to Berry Creek. d. Annual Rainfall (normal): 55" - 60" inches per year. e. Limiting Factors: None. 5. Visual/Scenic Quality: Excellent. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 24 0 Use Pemtit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 6. Acoustic Quality: Good. 7. Air Quality: Good. 8. Vegetation: Pine trees, scattered oaks, manzanita, brush, irrigated pastures. 9. Wildlife Habitat: Birds and animals common to foothill forests, including deer and mountain lion. Critical winter habitat for the deer herd. 10. Archaeological and Historical Resources in the area: High sensitivity area. 11. Butte County General Plan designation: Agricultural -Residential & Timber -Mountain. 12. Existing Zoning: U (Unclassified) 13. Existing Land Use on-site: Four dwelling units, livestock grazing, Christmas trees, grape vines. 14. Surrounding Area: a. Land Uses: Rural residential, open space, National Forest b. Zoning: Unclassified, TM -3 C. Gen. Plan Designation: Agricultural -Residential & Timber -Mountain. d. Parcel Sizes: 1.8 to 160 acres. 15. Character of Site and Area: Forest, mixed conifers, rural residential. 16. Nearest Urban Area: Oroville 17. Relevant Spheres of Influence: None 18. Improvement Standards Urban Area: None 19. Fire Protection Service: ' a. Nearest County (State) Fire Station: Station number 61 (volunteer) approximately 3 miles away. Station 62 (full time) 7.4 miles away. b. Water Availability: Fire tankers, Berry Creek, on-site lakes, on-site irrigation system. 20. Schools: Pioneer Union Elementary, Oroville Union High School District. ENVIRONMENTAL REFERENCE MATERIAL 1. Butte County Planning Department. Earthquake and Fault Activit Map 11-1, Seismic SafetX Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 2. Butte County Planning Department. Liquefaction Potential Map 11-2, Seismic Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 3. Butte County Planning Department. Subsidence and Landslide. Potential Map 111-1, Safety Element. Oroville, CA CH2M Hill, 1977. 4. Butte County Planning Department. Erosion Potential Map 111-2, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: C112M Hill, 1977. 5. Butte County Planning Department. Expansive Soils Map 111-3, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 6. Butte County Planning Department. Noise Element Map IV -1, Scenic Highway Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 7. Butte County Planning Department. Scenic Highways Map V-1, Scenic Highway Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 25 Use Permit: The Okizu Foundation, File # UP 98-21 8. Butte County Planning Department. Natural Fire Hazard Classes Map 111-4, Safety Element. Oroville, CA: CH2M Hill, 1977. 9. Butte County Planning Department. Archaeological Sensitivity Map. Oroville, CA: James P. Manning, 1983. 10. Butte County Planning Department. School District Man. Oroville, CA. 1-1. Northwestern District Department of Water Resources. Chico Nitrate Study Map, Nitrate Concentration in Shallow Wells. The Resources Agency, State of California, 1983. 12. Butte County Board of Supervisors. Agricultural Preserves Map, established by Resolution No. 67-178. Oroville, CA: Butte County Planning Department, 1987. 13. National Flood Insurance Program. Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1989. 14. USGS Quad Maps. 15. Soil Map, Chico 1925 /Oroville (1926) Area. United States Department of Agriculture. 16. Soil Survey of Chico (1925)/Oroville (1926)Area. United States Department of Agriculture. 17. Butte County Planning Department. Butte County Fire Protection Jurisdictions and Facilities Man. Butte County Fire Department and California Department of Forestry, 1989. K:\PLANNING\PROJECTS\UPC\OKIZU\OKIZU.IS ■ Butte County Department of Development Services ■ Planning Division ■ 26 ..71+ I BUTTE COUNTY FEB T DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 5 1998 PLANNING DIVISION 7County ;_;;� ;` Oroville, ' Wive TO: Environmental Health FROM: Butte County Planning Division RE: Request for Comments on a Development Application: The Okizu Foundation, UP 98-21 DATE: February 25, 1998 CONTACT PERSON: The Planning Division has received a project application for the property described below. The purpose of this comment sheet is to: 1. Determine if the information contained in the application is adequate to allow your jurisdiction to review the project and submit conditions, if any; and to 2. Determine the appropriate environmental documents to prepare for this project, as well as to identify particular environmental concerns to be addressed or mitigation measures your agency/department may want incorporated. If the application is determined to be complete within 30 days of its submittal it should be heard at the estimated hearing date indicated below. If a response cannot be submitted within the time frame given, or if additional information is needed, please call 538-7601. Thank you in advance for your time and efforts. This is an application for Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food pip, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage sa e, parking space - for 250 people per week/300 "ople duringfamily camp on property zoned U (Unclassified) located on 295 Zink Road, Berry Creek, identified as APN 062-240-007, 062110_ 003062-250-022, 026. Supervisorial District No. 1. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE (check one) _X_ PLANNING COMMISSION - _ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON Jujy 9, 1998. COMMENTS, IF ANY, ARE REQUESTED BY NO LATER THAN March 11, 1998. If no comments or communications are received by the above date, the assumption will be made that your agency has no comment. COMMENTS (Attach additionalpages ' necessary): / n Al eir it ' Q,.2.`{" /ri d s'f ..•�;G �tv�. �� ,.. o�A � Z- Com.. ,nn,o /1 w td s— �t�fi sw�w,, ,7`f- /ani ► - fo ,r �� oa c,Q ovth wo- -f- o►^ e ww r" A er✓' we �` �✓ vf— F -, F. `--c, -V , By: G% ✓"`__ Date: Z 6 U 7 County Center Drive - Oroville, California 95965 - 530-538-7601 - FAX 530-538-7785 BUTTE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION TO: California Department of Forestry FROM: Butte County Planning Division RE: Request for Comments on a Development Application: The Okizu Foundation, UP 98-21 DATE: March 5, 1998 CONTACT PERSON: Stephen Betts The Planning Division has received a project application for the property described below. The purpose of this comment sheet is to: 1. Determine if the information contained in the application is adequate to allow your jurisdiction to review the project and submit conditions, if any; and to 2. Determine the appropriate environmental documents to prepare for this project, as well as to identify particular environmental concerns to be addressed or mitigation measures your agency/department may want incorporated. If the application is determined to be complete within 30 days of its submittal it should be heard at the estimated hearing date indicated below. If a response cannot be submitted within the time frame given, or if additional information is needed, please call 538-7601. Thank you in advance for your time and efforts. This is an application for Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space,narkki e space - for 250 people per week/300 people during fancily camp on property zoned it (IJaclassified) located on 295 Zink Road, Be= Creek, identified as APN 062-240-007, 062-110,x, 062-250-022, 026. Supervisorial District No. 1. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE (check one) _X_ PLANNING COMMISSION - _DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON July 9, 1998. COMMENTS, IF ANY, ARE REQUESTED BY NO LATER THAN March 26,1998. If no comments or communications are received by the above date, the assumption will be made that your agency has no comment. COMMENTS (Attach additional pages if necessary): Planning Divisi®n AR 2 3 1998 VrOville, Callfomia By: Date: 3—(5,5p 7 County Center Drive : Oroville, California 95965 - 916-538-7601 - FAX 916-538-7785 BUTTE COUNTY STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR USE PERMIT APPLICANT: The Okizu Foundation DATE: February 25, 1998 AGENT: John Bell APN: 062-240-007,062-110,003, 062-250-022, 026 FILE #: UP 98-21 PLANNER: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space - for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKED CONDITIONS 1 1. Construction, installation or development of structures or facilities on the parcels/lots shall comply with the latest California Fire Safe Regulations, (Public Resources Code 4290), and all other applicable State and County codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of application for improvement permits. 42. Building identification and/or addresses shall be installed in conformance with Public Resources Code 4290 and shall be posted at the beginning of building construction and maintained continuously thereafter. 3. Fire hydrant identification, reflector or post reflectors shall be installed acceptable to the County Fire Warden. 4. In lieu of a pressurized water system or water storage tank, payment of $200.00 per created parcel into the Battalion _ water tend fund, is required prior to the issuance of a building permit. 5. A pressurized community water system for fire protection is required. The specific locations and fire flow requirements shall be in accordance with the Fire Department specifications and to the,, satisfaction of the County Fire Warden. Average required hydrant spacing /ooafeet, hydrant size inches, and residual fire flow �kogpm. Submit plans to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to construction of facilities. 6. In lieu of hydrant installation, payment may be made into the hydrant fund at a cost of $1.72 per lineal foot of street frontage. The estimated fee amount is $ 7. Prior to recordation of the Map or application for a building permit, the applicant shall pay the then current fee for the West Chico Fire Station Fund. 8. Provide an all weather access to all structures, which is designed to carry a 40,000 pound fire apparatus at least 10 feet wide with a 15 foot vertical clearance. VALLEY REGION .' CALIFORNIA REGIONATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD • CENTRAL VALLEY RE WON 415 Knollcrest Drive, Suite 100 Redding, CA 96002 Phone (530) 224-4845 FAX (530) 224-4857 18 March 1998 Cal/EPA Pete Wilson, Governor Planning Division MAR 2 3 1998 Mr. Stephen Betts Oroville, California Butte County Department of Development Services 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION, OKIZU FOUNDATION, UP 98-21, APN 062-240-007,062- 110-003,. AND 062-250-022 AND 026, OROVILLE, BUTTE COUNTY We have reviewed the subject application. We have comments regarding five general aspects of the proposed development: Wetlands and/or stream course alteration - Water quality certification is required for any project which impacts waters of the State (such as streams and wetlands). Impacts include, but are not limited to; stream crossings, the modification of stream banks of stream .courses, and the filling or rnodification of wetlands. The Certification must be obtained prior to construction. Failure to obtain certification, when required, may result in enforcement action. Storm Water - A Construction Activity Storm Water Permit is required for storm water discharges associated with a construction activity where clearing, grading, and excavation results in a land disturbance of five or more acres. Storm water discharges from a construction activity that results in a land disturbance of less than five acres, but which is part of a larger common plan of development, also requires a permit. The Construction Activity Storm Water Permit must be obtained prior to construction. Failure to obtain a permit, when required, may result in enforcement action. Solid Waste Disposal -The disposal of solid waste from this development may have an impact on water quality and public health. Therefore the applicant must submit a solid waste disposal plan which conforms to the regional or county master plan and contains adequate provisions for solid waste disposal for complete build -out of the development. Construction Dewatering - If improvements such as sewer, or other utility installation require dewatering of any excavation, a general NPDES. dewatering'permit rriiist be obtained:` This office may be contacted to obtain the forms for,this permit if necessary..-. Wastewater Treatment and Disposal - Sufficient information must be provided by the applicant to enable evaluation of the treatment and disposal options in relation to conditions in the area such as local ground and surface water hydrology and soil types and depths. Potential impacts or benefits which must be Recycled Paper Our mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of California's water resources, and ensure their proper allocation and efficient use for the benefit of present and future generations. Mr. Stephen Betts • -2- Butte County Development Services 18 March 1998 addressed include contamination of ground and surface waters, protection of public health, generation of vectors and nuisance conditions such as odors, and short-term impacts during construction such as accelerated erosion. A septage disposal plan must also be considered since the homes in the development will all be on septic tanks. In order for Regional Board staff to comment further on the proposed projects, please submit the information required in the Regional Board's Information Needs for Waste Disposal from Land Developments. After this information has been supplied we will determine it's adequacy. After review of the data, staff may decide to recommend adoption of Waste Discharge Requirements. If such a decision ismade' you will be notified and given the appropriate forms (Report of Waste Discharge) to initiate this process. Note that a completed Report of Waste Discharge and filing fee must be submitted at least 120 days before you expect that any wastewater will be discharged. Because of the large number of potential users of this development, and because of the current agreement between Regional Board staff and Butte County, this project requires formal approval by Regional Board staff. If you have any questions regarding the above information, please contact me at (530) 224-4858 or the letterhead address. Ronald S. Dykstra, P.E. Associate WRC Staff Engineer Shasta Cascade Watershed RSD:tch cc: Tom Reid, Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division, Oroville BUTTE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION TO: Public Works FROM: Butte County Planning Division RE: Request for Comments on a Development Application: The Okizu Foundation, UP 98-21 DATE: February 25, 1998 CONTACT PERSON: The Planning Division has received a project application for the property described below. The purpose of this comment sheet is to: 1. Determine if the information contained in the application is adequate to allow your jurisdiction to review the project and submit conditions, if any; and to 2. Determine the appropriate environmental documents to prepare for this project, as well as to identify particular environmental concerns to be addressed or mitigation measures your agency/department may want incorporated. If the application is determined to be complete within 30 days of its submittal it should be heard at the estimated hearing date indicated below. If a response cannot be submitted within the time frame given, or if additional information is needed, please call 538-7601. Thank you in advance for your time and efforts. This is an application for Use Permit to create Camp Okun • components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage sate, parking space - for 250 peopleperweek/300 wople during family camp on property zoned U (Unclassified) located on 295 Zink Road, BeiryCreek, identified as APN 462-240-007, 062-110, 003062-250-022, 026. Supervisorial District No. 1. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE (check one) _X_ PLANNING COMMISSION - —DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON July 9, 1998. COMMENTS, IF ANY, ARE REQUESTED BY NO LATER THAN March 11, 1998. If no comments or communications are received by the above date, the assumption will be made that your agency has no comment. COMMENTS (Attach additional pages if necessary): By: ���% G�%�'�( Date: 1%,.v, Planhiflp Division 7 County Center Drive - Oroville, Califomia 95965 -530-538-7601 - FAX 530-538-77MAR 0 9 1999 -s Oroville, California • • I ^l 3una �o 4 ,Nno� V7 8661 S Z 833 ®3/U333 BUTTE COUNTY STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR USE PERMIT APPLICANT: The Okizu Foundation DATE: February 25, 1998 AGENT: John Bell APN: 062-240-007, 062-110, 003, 062-250-022, 026 FILE #: UP 98-21 PLANNER: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space - for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKED CONDITIONS A. STREETS �Q 1. Prior to the issuance of building permits obtain encroachment permit for all new or existing driveway approaches and construct them to County standards, as specified in County Improvement Standards. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits deed to Butte County, in fee simple, 30feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Z.i.✓1e /0,;a-/? M""" �"'t,v' `�- i�iaiaiiauvu ui aianaar' T.Te, CSG at a���—aaic:oCP+ii0i3$. 3. Prior to the issuance of building permits submit road and drainage improvement. plans for the installation and construction of the street frontage improvements on.,�.�� /In to &-49standardo insluding but mat 1—im—ited eo Prior to the issuance of building permits dedicate a one foot "no access strip" or relinquish abutters rights to Butte County, along the frontage of parcels , except at approved access points. B. DRAINAGE �( 1,. Prior to the recordation of the issuance of building permits a plan for a permanent solution for drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. The drainage plans shall specify how drainage waters shall be detained 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 building permits establish 100 year floodplain elevations and the lowest floor elevations for any structures. Show on the site plan map for building permits the elevations (by contours) and the location of an accepted NVGD 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. 41 4101N3WdOl3A30 ONVI lune 30 UNf100 8661 5 Z 833 ®3AI333H INEER, IERD AM DE IL MENT PE TO: FROM: RE: DATE: BUTTE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION LAFCo Butte County Planning Division Request for Comments on a Development Application: The Okizu Foundation, UP 98-21 March 5, 1998 CONTACT PERSON: Stephen Betts The Planning Division has received a project application for the property described below. The purpose of this comment sheet is to: 1. Determine if the information contained in the application is adequate to allow your jurisdiction to review the project and submit conditions, if any; and to 2. Determine the appropriate environmental documents to prepare for this project, as well as to identify particular environmental concerns to be addressed or mitigation measures your agency/department may want incorporated. If the application is determined to be complete within 30 days of its submittal it should be heard at the estimated hearing date indicated below. If a response cannot be submitted within the time frame given, or if additional information is needed, please call 538-7601. Thank you in advance for your time and efforts. This is an application for Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food }rep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage lace,ap rking space - for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp on property zoned U (Unclassified) located on 295 Zink Road, BenZv,Creek, identified as APN 062-240-007, 062-110, 003_ 062-250-022, 026. Supervisorial District No. 1. %.?/-00 THIS ITEM HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE (check one) _X_ PLANNING COMMISSION - —DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON 7u y 9 , 1998. COMMENTS, IF ANY, ARE REQUESTED BY NO LATER THAN March 26,1998. If no comments or communications are received by the above date, the assumption will be made that your agency has no comment. Planning Division R U 9-1998 By: ADate: 7 County Center Drive - Oroville, California 95965 - 916-538-7601 - FAX 916-538-7785 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 Thursday, April 9, 1998, in the Butte County Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California, regarding the following item: ITEM ON WHICH A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION MEASURES REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS HAVE BEEN RECOMMENDED 9:00 a.m. - The Okizu Foundation - Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep., staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space, for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp on property zoned "U" (Unclassified) located at 195 Zink Road, identified as AP 062-240-007, 062-110-003, and 062-250-022,.026, Berry Creek. (SB) (UP98-21) The above mentioned application, Initial Study, and map are on file and available for public viewing at the office of the Butte County Development Services Department, Planning Division, 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. For information call: (530) 538-7601 (Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Comments may be submitted in writing at any time prior to the hearing or orally at the meeting listed above or as may be continued to a later date. If you challenge the above applications 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 Commission, at or prior to, the public hearing. BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION THOMAS A. PARILO, DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES To be published in the-Oroville Mercury on Thursday, March 19, 1998. a d o7!: A LEAD - Di SHEET FILE NO: 1?p t�-AP-9!A; IIIA m��-IlQ-O�}3 �na�a>e-Oaf',oaG APPLICANT: Name Address OWNER: Name Addrsss RESPRESENTATIVE: J®jo i��t ' P 0 ��p� (I,hT IUQ�a�o qq qw%1` 01 Name Address SIZE: LOCATION:q h= SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT # EXISTING ZONING: ZONING HISTORY: SURROUNDING ZONING: SURROUNDINGLAND USE: SITE HISTORY: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: kAforms\lead-in Pf ni h0 ivisl0'0 F E B 2,3. 199L 1999 ®rovill jff;r0alifornia COMMENT DISTRIBUTION LIST APPLICATION: The Okizu Foundation DATE: February 25, 1998 County Offices and Cities: / Chief Administrative Officer ✓X_ > Environmental Health Sheriff _ LAFCo _ Biggs Oroville Irrigation District: _ Butte Water _ _ OWID _ Table Mountain Irrigation Domestic Water _ Butte Water District _ OWID 'Sewer Butte Water District Skansen Subdivision (CSA 21) Fire Protection ix— California Department of Forestry Recreation Districts _ Chico Area Recreation _ Paradise Recreation & Park _ Utilities Develop. Services Director BCAG APCD Gridley Paradise Biggs/W. Gridley Water Paradise Irrigation Thermalito Irrigation California Water Service Co. Thermalito Irrigation District Themalito Irrigation L.O.A. PUD ✓� Public Works Director Building Manager ALUC Butte Co. Farm Bureau Chico. Chico Airport Commission _ Agricultural Commission EI Medio Fire Protection District Durham Area Recreation Richvale Recreation & Parks Durham Irrigation Richvale Irrigation Other Del Oro Water Co. Chambers Cable TV _ Other o Sterling City Sewer Main State Agencies LZ F CalTrans (Traffic) Forestry (Attn: Craig Carter) _ Dept. of Water Resources ✓ Dept of Parks and Rec. _ Dept. of Fish and Game Highway Patrol Central Reg. Water Quality Cont. --Caltrans, Aeronautics Program _ Department of Conservation _ Off. of Mining Reclamation _ Off. of Governmental & Env. Relations Dept.Social Services, Comm.Care Licensing Feather River Rec. & Park US Forest Service _ US Bureau of Land Management _ US Fish & Wildlife Service CUi PG&E North - Chico _ Chambers Cable TV _ Pacific Bell _ PG&E South - Oroville _ Viacom Cable TV State Agencies LZ F CalTrans (Traffic) Forestry (Attn: Craig Carter) _ Dept. of Water Resources ✓ Dept of Parks and Rec. _ Dept. of Fish and Game Highway Patrol Central Reg. Water Quality Cont. --Caltrans, Aeronautics Program _ Department of Conservation _ Off. of Mining Reclamation _ Off. of Governmental & Env. Relations Dept.Social Services, Comm.Care Licensing Federal Agencies�5�� q1 l , US Forest Service _ US Bureau of Land Management _ US Fish & Wildlife Service _ Army Corps of Engineers Other Districts, Agencies, Committees, etc. Lime Saddle Dist _ Community Association _ Mosq. Abatement. Oroville/Butte Co _ Drainage _ Butte Env.l Council _ Paradise Pines Com. Assoc. Reclamation _ Cal Native Plant Society _ _ Butte Co. Mining Committee _ Forest Ranch Community Assoc. Butte Ck. Watershed Conservancy_ School Districts BUTTE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION TO: FROM: Butte County Planning Division RE: Request for Comments on a Development Application: The Okizu Foundation, UP 98-21 DATE: March 5, 1998 CONTACT PERSON: Stephen Betts The Planning Division has received a project application for the property described below. The purpose of this comment sheet is to: 1. Determine if the information contained in the application is adequate to allow your jurisdiction to review the project and submit conditions, if any; and to 2. Determine the appropriate environmental documents to prepare for this project, as well as to identify particular environmental concerns to be addressed or mitigation measures your agency/department may want incorporated. If the application is determined to be complete within 30 days of its submittal it should be heard at the estimated hearing date indicated below. If a response cannot be submitted within the time frame given, or if additional information is needed, please call 538-7601. Thank you in advance for your time and efforts. This is an application for Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat living quarters for kitchen staff, storage ,space,an rking_space - for 250 people per week/300e}eoople during family camp on property zoned U (JTnclassified) located on 295 Zink Road, Be=.Creek, identified as APN 062-240-007, 062-110, 003_ 062-250-022, 026. Supervisorial District No. 1. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE (check one) _X_ PLANNING COMMISSION - —DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON Ju y 9 , 1998. COMMENTS, IF ANY, ARE REQUESTED BY NO LATER THAN March 26,1998. If no comments or communications are received by the above date, the assumption will be made that your agency has no comment. COMMENTS (Attach additional pages if necessary): By: Date: 7 County Center Drive - Oroville, California 95965 - 916-538-7601 - FAX 916-538-7785 APPLICANT: applicant DATE: February 25,1998 AGENT: John Bell APN: 062-240-007, 062-110, 003, 062-250-022, 026 FILE #: UP 98-21 PLANNER: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space - for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE BLITi.DING DIVISION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKED CONDITIONS H. BUILDING PERMITS Prior to building permit issuance for a new residential dwelling unit(s), the applicant shall pay all applicable development fees at the rate in effect at the time of acceptance of the application. Such fees, shall include, but not be limited to: Park Fee, School Fee, Drainage Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, Water and Sewer Service Fees, and Fire Protection Fees. —2. Prior to building permit issuance for a new commercial or industrial development, or addition to an existing development, the applicant shall pay all applicable development fees at the rate in effect at the time of acceptance of the application. Such fees shall include, but not be limited to: School Fee, Drainage Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, Water and Sewer Service Fees, and Fire Protection Fees. I. EXISTING STRUCTURES 1. Comply with the Uniform Building Code for property line clearances considering use, area and fire - resistiveness of existing buildings. 2. Existing building(s) shall be made to comply with current Building and Zoning regulations for the intended new use of the building(s) or the existing building(s) shall be demolished. • APPLICANT: The Okizu Foundation AGENT: John Bell FILE #: UP 98-21 • DATE: February 25,1998 APN: 062-240-007, 062-110, 003, 062-250-022, 026 PLANNER: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Use Permit to create Camp Okizu: components for dining, food prep, staff office, staff retreat, living quarters for kitchen staff, storage space, parking space - for 250 people per week/300 people during family camp Those items checked are conditions of approval. PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKED CONDITIONS J. SITE DEVELOPMENT 1. The project site shall be developed in accordance with the approved project site plan and the conditions contained herein. Said site plan is on file in the Planning Division, is identified as "Exhibit B" and dated 19_ and is incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the plans, incorporating all applicable conditions of approval shall be submitted to the Planning Division to verify compliance with said conditions of approval. Trash receptacle areas shall be enclosed by a 6 foot high solid masonry wall with view obstructing gates and a solid or semi -open shade cover. Plans to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to construction. 4. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, pursuant to this permit, conditions of approval contained herein shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. —5. All electrical and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to air conditioning units, electrical boxes, transformers, and backflow preventers, shall be screened from public view. Screening shall be to the satisfaction of the Planning Division and in compliance with the Building Division. K. LANDSCAPING A detailed landscape and irrigation plan consistent with the project site plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits. 2. A plan of the existing on-site mature trees, located in any area proposed for buildings and vehicular access, shall be provided to and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits and/or prior to grading or vegetation removal. The applicant shall minimize the removal of mature trees, where possible. A mature tree shall be defined as a tree with a trunk measuring 4 inches in diameter, 4 feet from ground level. Mature trees removed shall be replaced by planting replacement trees of equal number and not less than _ gallon size. 3. All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, free from weeds, trash, and debris, during the term of this permit. 4. All graded slopes, over 5 feet in height, or on slopes greater than _%, shall be seeded, planted, mulched or hydroseeded or otherwise protected to prevent erosion. A permanent irrigation system shall be installed for non-native vegetation. A one year Faithful Performance bond shall be posted to guarantee installation and established growth. 5. In parking lots of commercial and industrial development, trees of not less than 15 gallon size shall be provided to reduce heat gain from the paved surface and to soften the visual impact of the paved area. Such trees shall be planted at a minimum density of one tree every three parking spaces. Tree species shall be approved by the Planning Division prior to planting. 6. Prior to the commencement of grading and/or construction activity, all individual or groups of oak trees which are to be retained as part of the project, shall be fully protected through the use of root protection zones (RPZ). During construction, RPZs shall be established using protective fencing enclosing an area with a radius 1.5 times the distance from the trunk to the dripline. Within this protective buffer, no grading, trenching, fill, or vegetation alteration of any kind shall be allowed. The RPZs shall be maintained after the completion of construction in order to continue to protect the oak trees, but the fencing shall be removed. L. GRADING 1. During construction, should any archaeological artifacts be discovered, the Planning Division shall be notified immediately, and all work shall cease until a qualified archaeologist has examined the artifacts and the site and submitted his or her findings to the Planning Division, and recommended clearance to continue. Recommencement of construction shall be upon the approval of the Planning Division. Archaeological artifacts are defined as follows: 2. Prior to any clearing, grading and/or construction in a Federal or State identified 100 year floodplain and/or streambed the following entitlements must be obtained: a California Fish and Game 1604 Streambed Alteration permit and an Army Corps 404 permit or exemption certificate. M. ADDITIONAL APPROVALS 1. Prior to the issuance of building permits payment of the North Oroville/Thermalito Traffic Impact Fees shall be made. 2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for each new or additional living unit the applicant shall execute the Oroville Area Traffic Mitigation Fee Agreement and pay the established fee. 3. Prior to the issuance of the Use Permit, to insure the maintenance and continuance of the orchard or other agricultural use of the property, the property owner shall enter into the County approved Orchard Management Agreement. The agreement shall terminate in 10 years or upon a rezoning of the parcel/lot to a zone other than A-5 through A-160. The agreement shall be recorded and recording fees paid by the applicant. 4. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable State and County laws and regulations in effect at the time of building permit application. —5. This Conditional Use Permit is granted for a period of month(s) at the end of which time it shall expire (unless the approving authority has held a hearing thereon and granted an extension. In connection with such an extension the approving authority may add, change, or delete conditions. 6. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall become null and void if the use for which it has been granted is not established within two calendar year from the date of approval. No formal cancellation or revocation action by the County will be necessary. The developer shall display a current County Zoning and County Land Use Map in the sales office at all times, and/or suitable alternatives. 8. Approval of this application does not become effective unless, prior to 4:00 p.m. on _, 199_, the applicant shall sign and file with the Department of Development Services an Indemnity Agreement in a form satisfactory to the County Counsel. 9. Prior to the issuance of a building permit or prior to the issuance of a Use Permit for a Mobile Home Park the Sheriff Facilities Impact Fee shall be paid, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 3, Article II of the Butte County Code. The fee amount shall be determined and calculated as of the date of application for building permit. 10. Prior to the issuance of the Use Permit the applicant or property owner shall sign and record the CSA 87 Traffic and Drainage Mitigation Agreement or pay the required fees prior to the issuance of the Use Permit. 11. Prior to the issuance of the Use Permit, the applicant shall contact the Butte County Tax Collector's Office to begin the process of a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate. A Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate shall be required within ten (10) days after commencing business for a motel, hotel, inn, tourist home, bed and breakfast, rooming house, apartment house, mobile home park, recreational vehicle park, campground, or parking area (See Chapter 23A). 12. Prior to the issuance of the Use Permit, the applicant shall pay all outstanding County fees. ®Okizu Foundation: (0-kizoo). A unique camp experience for children with cancer and their families. 16 Digital Drive. Suite 100. PO Box 6115. Novato, CA 94948-6115. Tel. 415-382.9083. Fax. 415-382,9086. February 18, 1998 Board of Directors Mr. Craig Sanders Chairman Butte County Planning Department John H. Ben 7 County Center Drive President Golden Bear Travel Oroville, California 95965 Secretary Suzanne Bell Randal Dear Mr. Sanders: Vice Pres., Administration Golden Bear Travel Treasurer Richard E. Smith Certified Public Accountant Richard E. Smith & Co. Michael Amylon, MD Director,,Bone Marrow Transplant Service Lucille Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford Anne Conneely Elementary School Teacher Oaklandf Donna'Halow Executive Vice President Trinity Capital Corporation Beatrix Lazard Pediatric Oncology Counselor Children's Cancer Research Institute Richard Leger Media & Public Relations Leger Networks, Inc. Lisa Monroe Community Volunteer Michael Thompson Owner Michael Thompson Gallery Warren Titus Chairman Seabourn Cruise Line Executive Director Heather Ferrier Enclosed is the completed Use Permit application form. Please note that on the first page we did not know what to put in the General Plan box. We are also not positive everything is correct and would appreci- ate your review. Please call with anything else we need to provide. We realize we need the report on the road surfaces and hope to have that for you tomorrow. Thought we should get the process started by sending what we have. I appreciate your help, and we would be willing to make an appearance before the committee or discuss this with anyone you think would be necessary. Singly, John H. Bell JHB:jv Enc. Director of Development Allan Goldberg Planning [division FEB 2 � 1998 Oroville, California OFFICIAL RECEIPT COUNTY OF BUTTE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF PLANNING RECEIPT 16254 ISSUE iss :K. al OA T� REG R TOTAL -1 PUBLICLAFCO RIANCE$ PUBLIC ZONING OT.E. APPLICANT RECEIVED FROM No. WED RECEIVED WORKS DOCUMENTS EALT . OFFICIAL RECEIPT COUNTY OF BUTTE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF PLANNING RECEIPT 16254 ISSUE iss :K. OKIZU FOUNDATION 16 DIGITAL'DRIVE NOVATO, CA 9494-6115, LOAN APPL`=-f;EE-Purchase of ,BERRY CREEK RANCH FOR CAMP OKIZU 001431 1,018.00 1,018.00 ink `3F ,,1,• .J?G��Y .:°ti x� ••.tit7�Pi, i. LA .'`•"' _ ,.:..•....•I.��r'�e::�,�--':,��?,'.>��x.6.'a•�.��Ii .'�Y, 'jC;�1r;R?',r. �':7<;�s,.. .:a.�rs`f'- a ,.r..;;,�•' i.. � .— ..ham.. •: •'(.�' ?S. ; '� ,�•,��. rrt".o�'+.•'p, ... 7^' �•:';,�V+'1�. R. 5F' 91, 7 r�.i,• ,r .6 "Tox Areo'Code /-OP I C4 .;� ♦yl / /60 AC. � II R S 33- 39/40 BK Assessor's Map No. NOTE -ASSESSOR'S PARCEL BLOCK t COUnof Butte & LOT NUMBERS SHOWN i , Calif. IN CIRCLES MAY /5957. • EI C;2 f' 42-54"N 209 b -25 0. C R. 5 r A .25 T 21 N 17 0 420 ;1679ArX 4- 600 aa. 9 - S 9 IS .EsEI 0 o 6 6/0 0 4 mak 0 7 7 V 910 v L 4R 110 0 Or, - '0 290 /1�9 0 0 9, 4 4F>0 Cli V) q1 co 0 CK .0 C. w UO 166. /V 4 AC S 6 170,49, �os 12 4Z N 8.30 28'W 2-!54 Ac - 9) p�Ji1267 78 f ro .9 40 4.44J �/ S 0°13'j 677.95 S 520.W'40.5 W ".w 40 4 00w vv 0 CA. v z L !1?k . .08 3' 1 057 Ac: % X.6 §A1 t: AX 5 0, .330.8 5C 4c 4 C .96 4 a 9?4C 9.0 4C- co� tp�., 0 725 46 A. 4,' 0 10 - -50 C2_ ZINK Vo 4' 4, 46v - X; c, 06, evoo6' 06 -�& " 6 4� 0/ 0 . 0 �p ON - /to 12 CR7. V 0 1 V2 v Ire ry P19/S o" '41,V 10, v ED* 16 4 OP . 2, 4_AC3 /3 AC O•� N QE—ASSESSOR'S PARCEL BLOCK 142 07 i __I� �,E_ i�w 90 -Bit t76 5 X-C & LOT NUMBERS SHOWN /co N 890 41! E 172/.-98 W N CIRCLES 2 00' I r�r. 4 r. S89041'w - ow C19 1 84.44Act O Sec ,5 Assessor's ap No. 62-25 Co my of Butte, Calif. IV,,4 X, /957 pp 2/ N. R 5E-- Mr. s Tax Area Code IOI 62 moi• ;.�, t 624 x •[} � �.,- 400' T 4wiy:� y I 19.72 Ac• ' iE `•%� •3 5/ --77 _�-7 OPO.. s 450 w, 309AC. _ ` t N, ` S 3/a;iW Jr/ (( 40.5 310 i ,�' ►S►rs 93a E V' o3y 1h fa ZZ • wo 2� 4 4 r O NOTE—ASSESSOR'S 'PARCEL BLOCK Assessor's Map No. 62_24. & LO,igriT NUMBERS SHOWN County of Butte,. Calif. ,. .t i I r } , R „ k -. - �. ae vmiowns eY , , y, , - r , ., i ` • L ' a 4 i LLJ , I_ u „ , a t. n f cc$ .> C" o L� c n U iA S a_ cV mLLJ - LL _ p O BRAWN CHECKED DATE SCALE JOE NO. SNEtT OR •METE