Atmore Firewood Operation

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Planning Director Ståtr Report - Hearing on |une 23,20L6
County of Vennrra' Resource Management Agency. Planning Division
800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009-1740' (805) 654-2478 'ventura.org/rma/planning
Atmore Firewood Operation
Gase No. PLl 4-0170
A.
PROJECT INFORMATION
1. Request: The applicant requests that a Conditional Use Permit be granted to
authorize the operation of a firewood processing facility and an agricultural
service and storage yard (Case No. PL14-0170).
2. Applicant: Richard Atmore, 2977 Sexton Canyon Road, Ventura,
California,
93001
3. Property Owner: Dabney Lloyd, LLC, 21600 Oxnard Street, Suite 1040
Woodland Hills, California, 91367
4. Applicant's Representative: Jane Farkas, Sespe Consulting,
lncorporated,
374 Poli Street, Suite 200, Ventura, California, 93003
5. Decision-Making Authority:
Pursuant to the Ventura County Non-Coastal
Zoning Ordinance (NCZO) (S 8105-4 and S 8111-1.2 et seq.), the Planning
Director is the decision-maker for the requested CUP.
6.
Project Site Size, Location, and Parcel Number: The project is located at
2977 Sexton Canyon Road, near the City of Ventura (Exhibit 2). The project is
on Assessor's Parcel Numbers 064-0-100-03,064-0-100-14,064-0-100-15,0640-1 7 0-43,
7.
and 064-0 -17 0-42.
Project Site Land Use and Zoning Designations (Exhibit 2):
a.
b.
Countr,nffide General Plan Land Use Map Desiqnation: Open Space
Zoninq Desionation: OS-160 (Open Space, 160-acre minimum)
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Planning Director Hearing on 6-23-16
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8. Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses/Development (Exhibit 2):
Location in
Relation to the
Project Site
North
East
South
West
Zoning
Land Uses/Development
OS-160 ac
Oil and gas production, grazing, vacant
AE-40 ac
Vacant, grazing, City of Ventura
City of Ventura
Single family dwellings
AE-40 ac
Oiland gas production, grazing
9. History: The subject property is mostly vacant grazing land that has been
developed with existing oil and gas facilities. Oil and gas has been produced
from the Ventura Oil Field since the 1919. Beginning in 1949, the oil field was
subject to Conditional Use Permit No. 45. ln 2015, the current application was
submitted to authorize for the cont¡nued use of the existing facilities.
10. Project Description: The applicant requests that a Conditional Use Permit be
granted to authorize the operation of a firewood processing facility and an
agricultural service and storage yard.
The firewood operation includes the import of large wood, cutting and splitting the
wood into firewood, storage and delivery of the firewood. The project area
includes two firewood lots: the upper lot area on Sexton Canyon Road, and the
lower lot area on Lake Canyon Road. Large wood logs are obtained from tree
trimming activities that occur in the Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo areas. The
large wood logs are cut into firewood-sized pieces using chainsaws and log
splitters. The firewood pieces are stacked in one of the two woodlots and
exported (delivered) to buyers in the Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo areas. The
facility does not include brush chippers or tub grinders.
Truck traffic associated with the firewood operation will be limited to a monthly
average of 5 truckloads per day (10 one-way trips per day) with a one-day
maximum of 20 truckloads (40 one-way trips). The hours of operation (including
onsite activities and material hauling) will be limited to 6:00am to 7:00pm,
Monday through Saturday.
The agricultural service and storage yard includes the service and storage of
tractors, agricultural equipment, and two above ground fuel tanks (one diesel and
one gasoline). The agricultural service and storage yard is located adjacent to
The agricultural equipment is used for vegetation
the upper wood
management around infrastructure associated with Lloyd's oilfield operations,
lot.
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and in support of the ranching activities on the subject property. Ranching
activities include cattle grazing for beef production, and avocado production.
B.
CALTFORNTA ENVTRONMENTAL QUALTTY ACT (CEQA) COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to CEQA (Public Resources Code S 21000 et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines
(Title 14, California Code or Regulations, Division 6, Chapter 3, S 15000 et seq.), the
subject application is a "project" that is subject to environmental review.
County staff prepared an lnitial Study in accordance with the County's Initial Study
Assessment Guidelines. Based on the information contained in the lnitial Study, the
County prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and made the MND available
for public review and comment from 2 February 2016 to 2 March 2016.
A MND is a written statement briefly describing the reasons that a proposed project will
not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore does not require the
preparation of an Environmental lmpact Report. However, the lnitial Study identified
three potentially significant effects on the environment, but proposals made by, or
agreed to by, the applicant before the MND was released for public review serve to
avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where no significant effect on the
environment would occur. Specifically, the MND identified potentially significant impacts
on biological resources and agricultural resources. The mitigation measures required to
address biological impacts involve the monitoring and reporting of invasive pests, and
the use of straw wattles to prevent sedimentation and erosion. The mitigation measure
required to address impacts on agricultural involves monitoring and reporting of invasive
species.
1.
Findings for Adoption of an MND: The CEQA Guidelines [S 15074(b)] state
that a MND shall only be adopted by a decision-making body if there is no
substantial evidence, in light of the whole record, that the proposed project may
have a significant adverse effect on the environment and that the MND reflects the
Lead Agency's independent judgment and analysis.
The proposed final MND, including written comments on the MND and staff's
responses to the comments on the MND, is attached as Exhibit 4. The MND
identified a potentially significant impact on biological resources due to the
potential introduction of invasive species and due to potential sedimentation of
wetlands in a nearby drainage course. Two mitigation measures (summarized
below) address this impact:
Mitigation Measure BIO-1 requires the preparation and implementation of
an lnvasive Species Management Plan. The ISMP will establish Best
Management Practices to prevent infestation of invasive species.
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Mitigation Measure BIO-2 requires the implementation of various erosion
control measures to minimize sedimentation into the nearby drainage
course.
The MND also identifies a potentially significant impact on agricultural resources
due to the potential infestation of wood-boring insects. Summarized below is the
mitigation measure required to addresses this issue.
Mitigation Measure AG-1 prohibits the importation or storage of wood
obtained from areas known to be infested unless treated to eliminate the
pest.
The Planning Division biologist developed the above mitigation measures and
find them it adequate to reduce the identified impacts on biological resources and
agriculture to a less than significant level.
Based on the information provided above, and in light of the whole record, staff
recommends that the decision-maker find there is no substantial evidence that the
proposed project may have a significant adverse effect on the environment and the
MND (Exhibit 4) reflects the County's independent judgment and analysis.
and Reporting Program: The CEQA Guidelines tS
15091(d)l state that, when approving a project for which a MND has been
prepared, the agency shall also adopt a program for reporting on, or monitoring,
the changes which it has either required in the project or made a condition of
approval to avoid or substantially lessen significant environmental effects. These
measures must be fully enforceable through permit conditions, agreements, or
other measures.
2. Mitigation Monitoring
The proposed mitigation measures have been incorporated into the
recommended conditions of approval (Exhibit 5).
Therefore, a mitigation monitoring and reporting program has been prepared in
compliance with the CEQA Guidelines.
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C.
CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
The Ventura County General Plan Goals, Policies and Programs (2011, page 4) states:
...in the unincorporated area of Ventura County, zoning and any permits rssued
thereunder, any subdivision of land, any public works project, any public (County,
Special District, or Local Government) land acquisition or disposition, and any
specific plan, must be consistent with the Ventura County General Plan Goals,
Policies and Programs, and where applicable, the adopted Area Plan.
Furthermore, the Ventura County NCZO (S 8111-1.2.1.1.a) states that in order to be
approved, a CUP must be found consistent with all applicable policies of the Ventura
County General Plan.
Evaluated below is the consistency of the proposed project with the applicable policies
of the General Plan Goals, Policies and Programs.
1. Resources Policy 1.3.2-4: Discretionary development shall not significantly
impact the quantity or quality of water resources within watersheds, groundwater
recharge areas or groundwater baslns.
The Public Works Agency, Watershed Protection District reviewed the proposed
project for any impacts on water resources and consistency with the County's
Water Quality Management Plan. The proposed project does not include the use
of groundwater or changes in surface water runoff that could affect water quality.
No aspect of the project has been identified that poses a substantial threat to
groundwater quality. Therefore, the proposed project will not have a significant
effect on the quantity or quality of water resources.
Based on the above discussion, the proposed project is consistent with Policy
1.3.2-4.
2. Resources Policy 1.5.2-1:
Discretionary development which could potentially
impact biologicalresources shall be evaluated by a qualified biologrsf fo assess
impacts and, if necessary, develop mitigation measures.
Biological Resources Policy 1.5.2-3: Discretionary development that
is
proposed to be located within 300 feet of a marsh, small wash, intermittent lake,
intermittent stream, spring, or perennial stream (as identified on the /afesf USGS
7% minute quad map), shall be evaluated by a County approved biologist for
potential impacts on wetland habitats. Discretionary development that would
have a significant impact on significant wetland habitafs sha// be prohibited,
unless mitigation measures are adopted that would reduce the impacf fo a /ess
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than significant level; or for lands designated "Urban" or "Existing Community", a
statement of overriding considerations is adopted by the decision-making body.
Biological Resources Policy 1.5.2-4: Discretionary development shall be sited
a minimum of 100 feet from significant wetland habitats to mitigate the potential
impacts on said habitats. Buffer areas may be increased or decreased upon
evaluation and recommendation by a qualified biologist and approval by the
decision-making body. Factors to be used in determining adjustment of the 100foot buffer include soil type, s/ope stability, drainage patterns, presence or
absence of endangered, threatened or rare plants or animals, and compatibility
of the proposed development wíth the wildlife use of the wetland habitat area.
The requirement of a buffer (setback) shall not preclude the use of replacement
as a mitigation when there is no other feasible alternative to allowing a permitted
use, and if the replacement results in no nef /oss of wetland habitat. Such
replacement shall be "in kind" (i.e. same type and acreage), and provide wetland
habitat of comparable biological value. On-site replacement shall be preferred
wherever possrb/e. The replacement plan shall be developed in consultation with
California Department of Fish and Game.
The proposed project has been reviewed by the Planning Division biologist.
Sensitive wetland areas are located in the Lake Canyon drainage course near
the lower woodlot area. Mitigation Measure BIO-2 (included in Exhibits 4 and 5)
requires the implementation of various erosion control measures to minimize
sedimentation into this nearby drainage course. With implementation of this
measure, impacts on these wetland areas will be less than significant. ln any
case, the proposed use areas will be at least 100 feet from the sensitive habitat
areas.
Based on the above discussion, the proposed project is consistent with Policies
1.5.2-1,1.5.2-3, and 1 .5.2-4.
3. Resources Policy 1.7.2-1:
Notwithstanding Policy 1.7.2-2, discretionary
significantly
degrade visual resources or significantly
which
would
development
alter or obscure public views of visual resources shall be prohibited unless no
feasible mitigation measures are available and the decision-making body
determines there are overriding considerations.
The proposed project is located within Sexton Canyon and is accessed from
Foothill Road. Foothill Road is an eligible scenic highway. The lower wood lot
area is located approximately 1.2 milesfrom Foothill Road. The upperwood lot
area is located approximately two miles from Foothill Road. Due to their
locations within the canyon, neither the upper nor the lower pads are visible from
Foothill Road. The proposed project site is not visible from any public viewing
locations.
\
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1.7.2-1.
4. Hazards Policy 2.13.2-1: All discretionary permits shall be required, as a
cond¡tion of approval, to provide adequate water supply
protection and evacuation purposes.
and access for fire
Hazards Policy 2.13.2-2: All discretionary permits in fire hazard areas shall be
conditioned to include fire-resistant vegetation, cleared firebreaks, or a long-term
comprehensive fuel management program as a condition of approval. Fire
hazard reduction /neasures shall be incorporated into the design of any project in
a fire hazard area.
Public Facilities and Services Policy 4.8.2-1: Discretionary development shall
be permitted only if adequate water supply, access and response time for fire
protection can be made available.
The existing firewood operation and contractors service and storage yard will
continue to be accessible for fire protection and evacuation purposes by Sexton
Canyon Road. The proposed project has been reviewed by the Ventura County
Fire Protection District (VCFPD). The VCFPD determined that adequate access,
water supply and response time for fire protection are available for the project
site. The proposed project will be subject to conditions of approval to ensure
adequate water supply, access, and fire hazard reduction measures (Exhibit 5,
Condition Nos. 33-46).
Based on the above discussion, the proposed project is consistent with Policies
2.13.2-1, 2.13.2-2, and 4.8.2-1 .
5. Hazards Policy 2.16.2-1: All discretionary development shall be reviewed for
noise compatibility with surrounding uses. Noise compatibility shall be
determined from a consistent set of criteria based on the standards listed below.
An acoustical analysis by a qualified acoustical engineer shall be required of
discretionary developments involving noise exposure or noise generation in
excess of the established standards. The analysis shall provide documentation of
existing and projected noise levels at on-site and off-site receptors, and shall
recommend noise control measures for mitigating adverse impacts.
(1) Noise sensifive uses proposed to be located near highways, truck routes,
heavy industrial activities and other relatively continuous noise sources shall
incorporate noise control measures so that:
a. lndoor noise levels in habitable rooms do not exceed CNEL 45.
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b. Outdoor noise levels do not exceed CNEL 60 or Leql H of 65 dB(A) during
any hour.
(2) Notse senstf,ve uses proposed to be located near railroads shall incorporate
noise control measures so that:
a. Guidelines (1)a. and (1)b. above are adhered to.
b. Outdoor noise levels do not exceed L10 of 60 dB(A).
(3) Noise senslfiye uses proposed to be located near airports:
a. Shall be prohibited if they are in a CNEL 65 or greater, noise contour.
b. Shall be permitted in the CNEL 60 to CNEL 65 norse contour area only if
means will be taken to ensure interior norse levels of CNEL 45 or less.
(4) Noise generators, proposed to be located near any noise senstfrye use, shall
incorporate norse control measures so that ongoing outdoor nolse levels
received by the noise senslfive receptor, measured at the exterior wall of the
building, does not exceed any of the following standards:
a. Leql H of 55dB(A) or ambient noise level plus 3dB(A), whichever is greater,
during any hour from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
b. LeqlH of 50dB(A) or ambient noise level plus 3dB(A), whichever is greater,
during any hour from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
c. LeqlH of 45dB(A) or ambient noise level plus 3dB(A), whichever is greater,
during any hour from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Secfion 2.16.2(4) is not applicable to increased traffic norse along any of the
roads identified within the 2020 Regional Roadway Network (Figure 4.2.3)
Public Facilities Appendix of the Ventura County General Plan (see 2.16.21(1)). ln addition, State and Federal highways, all railroad line operations,
aircraft in flight, and public utility facilities are noise generators having Federal
and State regulations that preempt local regulations.
(5) Construction noise shall be evaluated and, necessary, mitigated in
accordance with the County Construction Norse Threshold Criteria and
Control Plan.
if
The proposed project is a potential noise generator. The equipment (log splitters
and chainsaws) used for operations are anticipated to create noise. The nearest
noise/vibration sensitive use is a residence located approximately 1,500 feet to
the east of the project site (i.e from the lower woodlot area). The woodlot is
located on the floor of a canyon (Sexton Canyon) and is surrounded by hills.
Given the distance and topography, the noise generated by the proposed project
is not anticipated to generate noise that would exceed the noise threshold levels
of Policy 2.16.2-1. The truck traffic associated with material deliveries to the
project site and export of firewood would generate some noise on area roadways
(e.9. Foothill Road). Because the truck traffic is limited to an average of 5
truckloads per day (daytime only) and the limited time each sensitive receptor
would hear the noise of the trucks as they travel to and from the site, the noise
generated by project-related traffic would not have the potential to exceed the
above thresholds.
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2.16.2-1.
6. Public Facilities and Services Policy 4.1.2-1:
Discretionary development shall
be conditioned to contribute land, improvements or funds toward the cost of
needed public improvements and services related to the proposed development.
The proposed project will not require public improvements and services related to
the development. Therefore, Do conditions of approval are required for
contributions toward the cost of public improvements.
4.1.2-1.
7. Public Facilities and Services Policy 4.1.2-2=
permitted
Development shall only be
in those locations where adequate public seruices are available
(functional), under physical construction or will be available in the near future.
The proposed firewood operation and contractors service and storage yard are
not anticipated to increase demand on public services. The VCFPD has reviewed
the proposed project and has determined that the proposed project does not
have the potential to adversely impact the availability of fire suppression
services.
4.1.2-2.
8. Transportation/Circulation Policy 4.2.2.4: ...discretionary development
shall
be evaluated for its individual impact, on existing and future roads with special
emphasis on the following:
(b) Whether the project would add traffic to existing roads within the Regional
Road Network or the Local Road Network that are currently functioning below an
acceptable LOS;
The proposed project involves a maximum of 10 one-way truck trips per day (5
truckloads per day) to deliver raw material to the site and export cut firewood
from the site. This low level of traffic is negligible and does not have the potential
to alter the Level of Service on any City of Ventura or County roadway.
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D.
ZONING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
The proposed project is subject to the requirements of the NCZO.
Pursuant to the Ventura County NCZO (S 8105-4/5 8105-5), the proposed use is
allowed in the Open Space zone district with the granting of a CUP. Upon the granting
of the CUP, the applicant/Permittee will be in compliance with this requirement.
The proposed project includes the use of structures that are subject to the development
standards of the Ventura County NCZO (S 8106-1.1). Table lists the applicable
development standards and a description of whether the proposed project complies with
the development standards.
I
Table 1 - Development Standards Consistency Analysis
Type of Requirement
Zoning Ordinance
Requirement
Minimum Lot Area (Gross)
Maximum Percentaqe of Buildino Coveraoe
Front Setback
Side Setback
Rear Setback
Maximum Buildinq Heioht
E.
10 acres
5
20 feet
10 feet
15 feet
35 feet
ln conformance?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS AND SUPPORTING EVIDENCE
The Planning Director must make certain findings in order to grant a conditional use permit
pursuant to Section 8111-1.2.1.1 of the Ventura County Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance.
The ability to make the required findings is evaluated below.
1. The proposed development is consistent with the intent and provisions of
the County's General Plan and of Division 8, Ghapters 1 and 2, of the
Ventura Gounty Ordinance Gode [S
811 1-1.2.1.1.a].
Based on the information and analysis presented in Sections C and D of this staff
report, the finding that the proposed development is consistent with the intent
and provísions of the County's General Plan and of Division 8, Chapters 1 and 2,
of the Ventura County Ordinance Code can be made.
2. The proposed development
is
compatible
with the character of
surrounding, legally established development [g 8111-1.2.1.1.b1.
The proposed project involves the operation of a firewood processing facility and
contractors service and storage yard. This firewood operation currently exists
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and has been operated without the benefit of permit. The land areas to be used
as part of the permitted facilities are located on a remote hillside within the
Ventura Avenue Oil Field (the upper woodlot and agricultural contractors service
yard) and on the floor of Sexton Canyon (the lower woodlot). The surrounding
land is used for oil and gas production and cattle grazing. The project facilities
are located in places that are not visible from any public viewpoint. The proposed
firewood operation and contractors service and storage yard uses are compatible
with the continued use of the surrounding properties for oil and gas production
and cattle grazing.
Based on the above discussion, this finding can be made.
3. The proposed development would not be obnoxious or harmful, or impair
the utility of neighboring property or uses [S
81
1
1-1.2.1.1.c].
The components of the proposed firewood operation and agricultural contractors
service and storage yard currently exist (without permit) and are located on a
remote hillside within the Ventura Avenue Oil Field (the upper woodlot and
agricultural contractors service yard) and on the floor of Sexton Canyon (the
lower woodlot). No substantial effect on neighboring property or uses has been
identified that would result from the proposed project. The use of the
surrounding oil production, and grazing lands would not be affected.
Based on the above discussion, this finding can be made.
4.
The proposed development would not be detrimental to the public interest,
health, safety, convenience, or welfare tS 811 1-1.2.1.1.d].
The proposed project involves the legalization of an existing unpermitted
firewood operation and contractors service and storage yard. The work areas
involved in this operation are located in an undeveloped mountainous area
approximately 0.3 to 2.0 miles from the nearest residential uses. Noise that
exceeds County standards would not be generated by the proposed land uses.
will not generate significant noise. The project will be subject to conditions of
approval to require the compliance with County and State regulations (Exhibit 5,
Condition Nos. 14 and 34). In summary, no substantial adverse effect on public
health, safety, convenience or welfare has been identified that would result from
the proposed project.
Based on the above discussion, this finding can be made
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5. The proposed development, if allowed by a Conditional Use Permit, is
compatible with existing and potential land uses in the general area where
the development is to be Iocated [S 8f f 1*1.2.1.1.e1.
Operation of the firewood processing facility and the contractors service and
storage yard will not substantially alter the character of the area. The firewood
processing operations are compatible with the surrounding open space lands
used for oil and gas production and cattle grazing. The contractors service and
storage yard (used for the maintenance of agricultural equipment) will be
compatible with, and serye to support, the cattle grazing that occurs on
surrounding lands. The proposed facility is allowed with a Conditional Use
Permit, and will not preclude other uses in the Open Space zone. Given the lack
of public services and the remoteness of the area, a change in the land use
designation or zoning of the area is not foreseeable at this time.
6.
The proposed development will occur on a legal lot [S 8111-1.2.1.11.
The subject property was created pursuant to Certificate of Compliance No. 96130141, which was recorded with the County of Ventura on September 23, 1996
in conformance with the State Subdivision Map Act.
F
PLANNING DIRECTOR HEARING NOTICE, PUBLIC COMMENTS, AND
JURISDICTIONAL COMMENTS
The Planning Division provided public notice regarding the Planning Director hearing in
accordance with the Government Code (S 65091 ), and Ventura County NCZO (S 81 1 13.1). The Planning Division mailed notice to owners of property within 300 feet of the
property on which the project site is located and placed a legal ad in the Ventura County
Sfar. As of the date of this document, the Planning Division has not received any public
comments regarding the proposed project.
The project site is located within the City of Ventura's Area of lnterest. Therefore, on
January 29, 2016, the Planning Division notified the City of Ventura of the proposal and
requested the City of Ventura to submit any comments that the City might have on the
subject permit application.
By letter dated March 8, 2016, Mr. Dave Ward of the City of Ventura provided
comments on the project. ln his letter, Mr. Ward expressed concerns regarding
complaints received by the City from residents of the nearby neighborhoods regarding
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noise of the operation and noise associated with truck traffic. As indicated in
correspondence from the applicant's representative (4-4-16 letter from Sespe
Consultants; Exhibit 6), the complaints in question pertained to another facility that is
not under review by the County. The April 4,2016 letter by Sespe Consultants clarified
the project description to limit the truck traffic volume and provides analysis of potential
noise generation by truck traffic. ln an April 28, 2016 email (Exhibit 6), Mr. Ward of the
City of Ventura found adequate the responses to the traffic and noise issues raised by
the City.
G.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Based upon the analysis and information provided above, Planning Division Staff
recommends that the Planning Director take the following actions:
1. CERTIFY that the Director has reviewed and considered this staff report and all
exhibits thereto, including the proposed MND (Exhibit 4), and has considered all
comments received during the public comment process;
2.
FIND, based on the whole of the record before the Planning Director, there is no
substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the
environment, that the MND satisfies the environmental review requirements of
CEQA, and that the MND reflects the Planning Director's independent judgment
and analysis;
3. APPROVE the MND (Exhibit 4) as satisfying the environmental
review
requirements of CEQA;
4.
MAKE the required findings to grant a modified CUP pursuant to Section 81111.2.1.1 of the Ventura County NCZO, based on the substantial evidence presented
in Section E of this staff report and the entire record;
5.
GRANT Modified CUP PL1 4-0170, subject to the conditions of approval (Exhibit 5)
6.
SPECIFY that the Clerk of the Planning Division is the custodian, and 800 S.
Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 is the location, of the documents and materials
that constitute the record of proceedings upon which this decision is based.
The decision of the Planning Director is final unless appealed to the
Planning
Commission within 10 calendar days after the permit has been approved, conditionally
approved, ordenied (oron the following workday if the 1Oth dayfalls on a weekend or
holiday). Any aggrieved person may file an appeal of the decision with the Planning
Division. The Planning Division shall then set a hearing date before the Planning
Commission to review the matter at the earliest convenient date.
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lf you have any questions concerning the information presented above, please contact
Jay Dobrowalski at (805) 654-2498 or jay.dobrowalski@ventura.org.
Pre
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by:
by:
Jay Dobrowalski, Case Planner
Commercial-l nd ustrial Permits Section
Brian R. Baca, Manager
Commercial-l nd ustrial Permits Section
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4 - Mitigated Negative Declaration
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3
5
6
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Conditions of Approval
Correspondence regarding comments by the City of Ventura
3-8-16 letter from the City of Ventura
4-4-16 letter from Sespe Consultants
4-28-16 emailfrom the City of Ventura
5-27 -1 6 letter from Sespe Consultants
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County of Ventura
PL14-0170
Exhibit 3 - Plans
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Planning Division
county of ventura
NOTTCE OF AVAtLABtLtTy
Kimberly L, Prillhart
Director
ANp TNTENT TO ADOpT A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The County of Ventura Resource Management Agency (RMA) Planning Division, as the
designated Lead Agency, has Éeviewed the following project:
1.
Entitlement: Conditional Use Permit PL14-0170
2.
Applicant: Richard Atmore
Ventura
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and Recorder
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3.
Lgcation: 2977 Sexton Canyon Road,
4.
Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 064-0-1 70-425, 064-0-1 70-430, 064-0-1 00-1 50, 064-
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0-100-035
5.
Parcel Size: 1,496.08 acres
6.
General Plan Desiqnation: Open Space
7.
Zonins Desiqnation: OS-160 (Open Space, 160-acre minimum)
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Responsible and/or Trustee Agencies: None
9.
Proiect Description: The applicant requests that a Conditional Use Permit be
granted to authorize the continued, currently unpermitted firewood operation and
agricultural service and storage yard in a 5.6 acre portion of the property.
The firewood operation includes the impoft of large wood, cutting and splitting
the wood into firewood, storage and delivery of the firewood. The project area
has two firewood lots: the upper lot area on Sexton Canyon Road, and the lower
lot area on Lake Canyon Road, The firewood is imported and exported to/from
the site from the Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo areas. The large wood is cut
into firewood size using chainsaws and log splitters. The operation does not
include brush chippers or tub gr:inders.
The agrícultural seruice and storage yard includes the seryice and storage of
tractors, agricultural equipment, and two above ground fueltanks (one diesel and
the upper wood lot. The agricultural equipment is used for vegetation
and in support of the ranching actívities on the subject property. Ranching
County of Ventura
PL14-0170
Exhibit 4
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Mitigated Negative
Declaration
ln accordance with Section 15070 of the California Code of Regulations, the RMA
Planning Division determined that this proposed project may have a significant effect on
the environment, however mitigation measures are available that would reduce the
impacts to less than significant levels. As such, a Mitigated Negative Declaration has
been prepared and the applicant has agreed to implement the mitigation measures.
4. Biological Resources
5. Agricultural Resources
The public review period is from February 2, 2016 to March 2, 2016. The lnitial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review on-line at
www.ventura.org/rma/planning (select "CEQA Environmental Review") or at the County
of Ventura, RMA, Planning Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California
from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The public is encouraged to submit
written comments to Jay Dobrowalski, no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 2,2016 to the
address listed above. Alternatively, you may fax your comments to (805) 654-2509 or
e-mail the case planner at jay.dobrowalski@ventura.org.
R, Baca,
Commercial and lndustrial Permits Section
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Date
Gounty of Ventura Planning Division
800 South VictoriaAvenue, Ventura, CA 93009-1740
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(805)
654-2488. http://www.ventura.org/rma/planning
INITIAL STUDY FOR THE ATMORE FIREWOOD PROJECT
Case No. PL14-0170
Section A- Project Description
1
Project Case Number: PL14-017O
2
Name of Applicant: Richard Atmore
3
Project Location and Assessor's Parcel Numbers: The project is located at
2977 Sexton Canyon Road, near the City of Ventura (Attachment 1, Location
Map). The project is on Assessor's Parcel Numbers 064-0-170-425,064-0-170430, 064-0-1 00-1 50, 064-0-1 00-035.
4.
5.
General Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning Designation of the Project
Site:
a.
General Plan Land Use Designation: Open Space
b.
Zoning Designation: OS-160 (Open Space, 160-acre minimum)
Description of the Environmental Setting: The subject property abuts the
north side of Foothill Road. The site of the existing upper firewood lot area that is
proposed to be permitted is located approximately 2.2 miles into the canyon and
approximately 1,000 feet to the west of Sexton Canyon Road, on the hill side of
the canyon. The site of the existing lower firewood lot area that is proposed to be
permitted is located approximately 1.1 miles into the canyon and approximately
1,700 feet to the east of Sexton Canyon Road, in a side canyon (Lakewood
Canyon), in a flat area at the base of the hill side of the canyon. The proposed
firewood lot areas and agricultural service and storage yard area are mostly
level. The upper lot area contains the following structures: a metal shop building
(permitted under CUP 45), and two storage containers. The adjacent area
outside of the proposed project boundary contains a locker storage and garage
structure (permitted under CUP 45). The project areas are surrounded by vacant
grazing land. The entrance of the canyon is developed on both sides with
residences that are located within the City of Ventura.
6.
Project Description: The applicant requests that a Conditional Use Permit be
granted to authorize the continued, currently unpermitted firewood operation and
agricultural service and storage yard.
The firewood operation includes the import of large wood, cutting and splitting the
wood into firewood, storage and delivery of the firewood. The project area has
two firewood lots: the upper lot area on Sexton Canyon Road, and the lower lot
area on Lake Canyon Road. The firewood is imported and exported to/from the
site from the Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo areas. The large wood is cut into
firewood size using chainsaws and log splitters. The operation does not include
brush chippers or tub grinders.
the upper wood
and in support of the ranching activities on the subject property. Ranching
lot.
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List of Responsible and Trustee Agencies: None.
I
Methodology for Evaluating Cumulative lmpacts: To evaluate the cumulative
impacts of the proposed project, the following pending and recently approved
projects located within a two and one half mile radius of the proposed project
have been evaluated:
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Permit
Case No.
Permit Type
PL14-0165
Permit
Adjustment
PL14-0169
Permit
Adjustment
Description
Request to allow continued
operation of equipment
shelter for unmanned
communications facilitv
Request to allow additional
antennas on existing
communications facility
Permit Status
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ncomplete application
Permit was approved
12.24.14
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Section B - lnitial Study Ghecklist and Discussion of Responsesl
lssue (Responsible Department)*
Project lmpact Degree
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
RESOURCES:
1. Air Quality (VCAPCD)
Will the proposed project:
a)
Exceed any of the thresholds set forth in the
air quality assessment guidelines as
adopted and periodically updated by the
Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
(VCAPCD), or be inconsistent with the Air
Quality Management Plan?
b) Be consistent with the applicable General
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 1 of the
X
X
X
X
lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines?
lmpact Discussion:
1a.
Reqional Air Quality lmpacts
Based on information provided in the Air Quality and Climate Change lmpact
Assessment provided by the applicant, air quality impacts will be below the 25 pounds
per day threshold for reactive organic compounds and oxides of nitrogen as described
in the Ventura County Air Quality Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the project will
not have a significant impact on regional air quality.
Local Air Qual itv lmpacts
Based on information in the project application, the subject project will generate local air
quality impacts but those impacts are not likely to be significant.
1b.
The proposed project is consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies
for ftem 1 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines, specifically Section 1.2, Air
Quality (Sections 1.2.1, 1.2.2 and 1.2.3). The project is consistent with the Ventura
County Air Quality Management Plan.
1
The threshold criteria in this lnitial Study are derived from the Ventura County lnitial Study,Assessmenf
Guidelines (April 26, 2011). For additional information on the threshold criteria (e.9., definitions of issues
and technical terms, and the methodology for analyzing each impact), please see the Ventura County
lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines.
3
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itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
No mitiqation required. Residual impacts will be less than siqnificant
N€ne=
Of Effect*"
N
2A. Water Resources
-
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpac{
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Groundwater Quantity (WPD)
Will the proposed project
1) Directly or indirectly decrease,
either
individually or cumulatively, the net quantity
of groundwater in a groundwater basin that
is
overdrafted or create
groundwater basin?
an
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
overdrafted
2) ln groundwater basins that ate not
overdrafted, or are not in hydrologic
continuity with an overdrafted basin, result
in net groundwater extraction that will
individually or cumulatively cause
overdrafted basin(s)?
3) ln areas where the groundwater basin
and/or hydrologic unit condition is not well
known or documented and there is evidence
of overdraft based upon declining water
levels in a well or wells, propose any net
increase in groundwater extraction from that
groundwater basin and/or hydrologic unit?
4)
Regardless of items 1-3 above, result in 1.0
acre-feet, or less, of net annual increase in
grou ndwater extraction?
5) Be consistent with the applicable
General
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 2A of the
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lmpact Discussion:
2A-1:
The applicant does not intend to use any water for the proposed project. Water to the
site is currently used as part of a separate approved CUP. The proposed project will not
have any project-specific or cumulative impacts to groundwater quantity.
2A-2:
2A-3:
2A-4:
2A-5.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
N€ne,
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
28. Water Resources - Groundwater Quality (WPD)
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lssue (Responsible Department)"
Of Effect*
N
1)
lndividually or cumulatively degrade the
quality of groundwater and cause
groundwater to exceed groundwater quality
objectives set by the Basin Plan?
2)
3)
Cause the quality of groundwater to fail to
meet the groundwater quality objectives set
by the Basin Plan?
Propose the use of groundwater in any
capacity and be located within two miles of
the boundary of a former or current test site
for rocket engines?
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
X
X
X
X
X
PS-M
PS
X
General
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
2B-1.
The proposed project will not require an individual sewage disposal system as portable
restrooms will be utilized onsite. The proposed project includes 2 above ground fuel
tanks. Leakage or a spill of fuel has the potential to contaminate groundwater. The
proposed project may generate hazardous waste associated with the maintenance of
tractors and farm equipment. The attached conditions will reduce the potential impacts
to less than significant.
2B-2.
The proposed project will not require an individual sewage disposal system as portable
restrooms will be utilized onsite. The proposed project includes 2 above ground fuel
tanks. Leakage or a spill of fuel has the potential to contaminate groundwater. The
proposed project may generate hazardous waste associated with the maintenance of
tractors and farm equipment. The attached conditions will reduce the potential impacts
to less than significant.
2B-3.
The proposed project does not propose the use of groundwater in any capacity and will
not be located within two miles of the boundary of a former or current test site for rocket
engines.
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2B-4.
The proposed project will not be inconsistent with the applicable General Plan Goals
and Policies for ltem 28 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines.
M
itigation/Residual lmpact(s)
l\ln rnifinafinn ranr rirad
Residual
i
nfc,
will be I occ. fhan cinnifinanf
N€ne=
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect*"
N
LS
PS-M
PS
2C. Water Resources - Surface Water Quantity (WPD)
1) lncrease surface water consumptive use
(demand), either individually or
cumulatively, in a fully appropriated stream
reach as designated by SWRCB or where
unappropriated
surface water
X
X
X
X
X
X
is
unavailable?
2)
lncrease surface water consumptive use
(demand) including but not limited to
diversion or dewatering downstream
reaches, either individually or cumulatively,
resulting in an adverse impact to one or
more of the beneficial uses listed in the
Basin Plan?
General
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 2C of the
lmpact Discussion:
2C-1.
No surface water is proposed to be used for the project. The proposed project will not
have any project-specific or cumulative impacts to surface water quantity.
2C-2.
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2C-3.
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None,
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
2D. Water Resources - Surface Water Quality (WPD)
1)
lndividually
or
cumulatively degrade the
quality of surface water causing it to exceed
water quality objectives as contained
in
X
X
X
X
X
X
Chapter 3 of the three Basin Plans?
2)
Directly or indirectly cause storm water
quality to exceed water quality objectives or
standards in the applicable MS4 Permit or
any other NPDES Permits?
General
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 2D of the
lmpact Discussion:
2D-1.
The Lake Canyon and Sexton Canyon waterbodies are tributary the Ventura Harbor
Ventura Keys. Ventura Harbor - Ventura Keys is identified as impaired due to coliform
bacteria on the most recent (2010) Clean Water Act $303(d) list of impaired
waterbodies. The condition of approval related to chemical toilet locations will ensure
that their locations will not contribute to impairments of Lake Canyon, Sexton Canyon or
Ventura Harbor - Ventura Keys. The proposed project implemented to meet the
conditions, will not individually or cumulatively degrade the quality of surface water
causing it to exceed water quality objectives as contained in Chapter 3 of the Los
Angeles Basin Plan as applicable for this area. Surface Water Quality is deemed Less
than Significant (LS) because the proposed project is not expected to result in a
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violation of any surface water quality standards as defined in the Los Angeles Basin
Plan.
2D-2.
The proposed project includes the use of chemical toilets on site at the firewood lot
areas and the agricultural contractor's storage yard. The Lake Canyon and Sexton
Canyon waterbodies are tributary the Ventura Harbor - Ventura Keys. Ventura Harbor
- Ventura Keys is identified as impaired due to coliform bacteria on the most recent
(2010) Clean Water Act $303(d) list of impaired waterbodies. To ensure the use and
location of chemical toilets does not increase the risk of spill or leaks impacting water
quality of Lake Canyon, Sexton Canyon and the Ventura Harbor Ventura Keys, a site
plan indicating the locations of the chemical toilets, all storm drains, topographic
contours, and surface waterbodies on the project site is required to be submitted to the
WPD-SWQS for review and approval. The designated locations for the chemical toilets
will be verified to ensure placement in areas where the risk of accident spills or leaks
impacting surface water will be minimized. As such, neither the individual project nor the
cumulative threshold for significance would be exceeded and the project is expected to
have a Less than Significant (LS) impact related to water quality objectives or standards
in the applicable MS4 Permit or any other NPDES Permits.
2D-3.
The proposed project is consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies
for ISAG ltem 2d.
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No mitioati n required. Residual impacts will be less than siqnificant.
N€ne=
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
34. Mineral Resources - Aggregate (Plng.)
I
Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect"*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
1) Be located on or immediately adjacent to
land zoned Mineral Resource Protection
(MRP) overlay zone, or adjacent to a
principal access road for a site that is the
subject of an existing aggregate Conditional
Use Permit (CUP), and have the potential to
hamper or preclude extraction of or access
to the aggregate resources?
X
X
2) Have a
cumulative impact on aggregate
resources if, when considered with other
pending and recently approved projects in
the area, the project hampers or precludes
extraction or access to identified resources?
X
3) Be consistent with the applicable General
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
3A-1.
The proposed project site is not located on or immediately adjacent to land zoned
Mineral Resource Protection (MRP) overlay zone. The project site is not located
adjacent to a principal access road for a site that is the subject of an existing aggregate
Conditional Use Permit. The proposed project does not have the potential to hamper or
preclude extraction of or access to the aggregate resources. Therefore, the proposed
project will have no impact on mineral resources aggregate.
3A-2.
When considered with other pending and recently approved projects in the area, the
project does not hamper or preclude extraction or access to identified resources.
Therefore, the proposed project will not have a cumulative impact on aggregate
resources.
3A-3.
The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 3A of the lnitial Study
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 1.4.1-1, 1.4.1-2, and 1.4.1-3, and
Resources Policies 1.4.2-6, 1.4.2-7, and 1 .4.2-8. Based on the discussion in items 3A-1
and 3A-2 above, the proposed project will be consistent with the applicable General
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 3A of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines.
Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than significant impact on m¡neral
resources - aggregate.
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No mitioation reouired. Residual im pacts will be less than siqnificant.
N€n€=
Of Effect**
N
38. Mineral Resources
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
- Petroleum (Plng.)
1) Be located on or immediately adjacent to
any known petroleum resource area,
or
adjacent to a principal access road for a site
that is the subject of an existing petroleum
CUP, and have the potential to hamper or
preclude access to petroleum resources?
X
X
X
X
General
lmpact Discussion:
3B-1.
The proposed project site will be located on, and adjacent to, a known petroleum
resource area. The proposed project will be located adjacent to a principal access road
for a site that is the subject of an existing petroleum CUP. The proposed project will not
have the potential to hamper or preclude access to petroleum resources. Therefore, the
proposed project will have a less than significant impact on mineral resources
petroleum.
-
3B-2.
The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 38 of the lnitial Study
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 1.4.1-1, 1.4.1-2, 1.4.1-3, and 1.4.1-4,
and Resources Policies 1.4.2-1, 1.4.2-4, 1.4.2-5, 1.4.2-6, 1.4.2-8, and 1 .4.2-9. Based
on the above discussion, the proposed project will be consistent with the applicable
General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 38 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines.
Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than significant impact on mineral
resources - petroleum.
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M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
No mitigation required. Residual impacts will be less than significant.
N€ne=
Of Effect**
N
LS
PS.M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
4. Biological Resources
4A. Species
Will the proposed project, directly or
1)
lmpact one
or more plant species by
reducing the species' population, reducing
the species' habitat, fragmenting its habitat,
or restricting its reproductive capacity?
2)
lmpact one or more animal species by
reducing the species' population, reducing
the species' habitat, fragmenting its habitat,
or restricting its reproductive capacity?
X
X
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
4A-1.
Plant species observed within both woodlots consist primarily of ruderal vegetation and
non-native annual grasses. Each of the woodlots also contain eucalyptus trees
(Eucalyptus sp.). This area is very unlikely to support special status plant species due to
historic and current disturbance associated with the woodlot and service and storage
yard areas.
According to the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) search, a total of 17
special status plant species are reported to occur within 10 miles of the project site.
However, because the woodlots and service and storage yard do not contain suitable
habitat for most of these plant species, no impacts are anticipated. Suitable habitat for
three of these Species, mesa horkelia (Horkelia cuneata ssp. puberla) (Rare Plant
Ranking 'f B, Plants that are rare, threatened or endangered in California and
elsewhere), Ojai navarretia (Navarretia o7'aiensrs) (Rare Plant Rank 1B), and salt spring
checkerbloom (Srda lcea neomexicana), occur adjacent to the project area. However,
preferred microhabitats or preferred soils for these species are not present; therefore,
these species are not likely to occur.
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No suitable habitat for any plant species designated by Ventura County as locally
important is present within the woodlots or service and storage yard. Special status
plant species could occur in the areas that consist of coastal sage scrub adjacent to the
woodlot; however, the project site does not contribute suitable habitat for these species.
No additional grading or construction was conducted for previous woodlot activity and
no new grading or construction is proposed for the current project. No vegetation was
removed by the project proponent to create the proposed Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
areas, and project activities will continue within the established project footprints.
Therefore, the continuance of woodlot activities and operation of the service and
storage yard will not generate impacts to sensitive plant species or locally important
species.
Project activities will be limited to areas previously disturbed and will not encroach into
areas of suitable habitat. Special status plant species could be present in areas of
suitable habitat that are adjacent to the project site; however, because no impacts will
occur in these areas, there will be no impacts to special status plants. In addition, the
project is not anticipated to contribute to cumulatively considerable impacts to special
status plants.
4A-2.
According to the CNDDB search, a total of 26 special status wildlife species are
reported to occur within 10 miles of the project site. An additional special status species
that did not appear in the CNDDB search, the yellow warbler (Dendroica petechial
brewsterii) (State Species of Special Concern), is also known to occur within 10 miles of
the project site2. One of these species, the threespine stickleback (Gasferosfeus
aculeatus microcephalus), is also listed by Ventura County as a Locally lmportant
Species; however, suitable habitat does not occur within the project boundaries.
Suitable habitat for the coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica)
(Federally Threatened) occurs adjacent to the project site; however, there are no recent
records for this species in the vicinity of the project.
Suitable habitat for three of these species, the coast horned lizard (Phrynosoma
blainvillii), San Diego desert woodrat (Neotoma lepida intermedia), and American
badger (Taxidea taxus), occurs in the habitat adjacent to the project site. However, they
are not likely to occur in the project area because it does not consist of preferred
habitat. Marginal or low quality habitat and/or foraging habitat occur within the project
boundaries for all other special status species that occur within the 10 mile radius
according to CNDDB.
Special status fish and amphibians are unlikely to occur within Lake Creek, adjacent to
the lower woodlot. The drainage is ephemeral, only flowing during and after precipitation
events and does not support aquatic habitat needed to support fish populations. Habitat
quality for amphibians is low due to the lack of necessary habitat and past disturbance.
Amphibians were not observed during the wildlife survey, common species such as the
2
Sulzman, Christina 2015. lnitial Study Biological Assessment for the Atmore Woodlot. Personal
observation.
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Pacific tree frog (Pseudacris regilla) and western toad (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus)
may occur during years with high rainfall when standing water is present.
Suitable habitat for three species designated as Ventura County Locally lmportant
Species is located in areas adjacent to the project boundaries. These species include
the walking stick (Timema monikensis), the San Diego mountain kingsnake
(Lampropeltis zonata pulchra), and the California glossy snake (Arizona elegans
occidentallis).
Project activities will be limited to areas previously disturbed and will not encroach into
areas of suitable habitat. Special status wildlife species may be present in suitable
habitat in areas adjacent to the project site. lmpacts to special status wíldlife could occur
if they enter the project site; however, because of the limited nature of disturbance to
the project site associated with woodlot and storage yard activities and the limited
habitat value the project site contains, these impacts are anticipated to be less than
significant. In addition, cumulatively considerable impacts to special status wildlife are
anticipated to be less than significant.
M
None,
Of Effect*"
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
48. Ecological Gommunities - Sensitive Plant Communities
1) Temporarily or permanently remove sensitive
plant communities through construction,
grading, clearing, or other activities?
2) Result in indirect impacts from project
operation at levels that will degrade the
X
X
X
X
health of a sensitive plant community?
lmpact Discussion:
4B-1.
The project site's existing vegetation communities consist of bare ground including
areas with wood mulch and some patches of annual grasses. The CEQA baseline
condition for the project is the condition of the woodlot area and service and storage
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yard prior to commencement of these activities because these uses were undertaken
without a discretionary entitlement. The upper woodlot and the service and storage yard
areas have a long history of disturbance due to historic and current agricultural
practices. The area that now constitutes the lower woodlot has also been historically
disturbed, likely due to agricultural practices and the use of the area as a quarry for the
Arundell Debris Basin by the Ventura County Watershed Protection District. The areas
directly adjacent to the lower woodlot contain native vegetation communities including
Salvia Leucophylla (Purple Sage Scrub) Alliance (G4iS4)3, Annual Grassland Alliance
(G5/S5) dominated by bromes, and Baccharis salicifolia (Mulefat Thicket) Alliance
(G5/S4). Ventura County Fire Protection District (VCFPD) has conditioned the CUP to
require that each woodlot be no greater than 50,000 square feet and 30 feet of fuel
clearance around the perimeter of the lower woodlot. With these constraints, no
additional clearance of sensitive plant communities will be necessary. ln addítion, the
mulefat thicket associated with Lake Canyon Creek on the west side of the woodlot is
located within the 30 feet fuel modification area. However, VCFPD has exempted this
vegetation from clearance requirements because of its contribution to riparian habitat.
The upper woodlot consísts of bare ground with wood chips and three eucalyptus trees
measuring approximately 15-25 feet. The service and storage yard also contains bare
ground. The areas adjacent to the upper woodlot and service and storage yard contain
sparely vegetated sage scrub dominated by annual grasses, Bromus (Annual Brome
Grassland) Semi-natural Herbaceous Stand (G5/S5), Salix lasiolepsis (Arroyo Willow
Thicket) Shrubland Alliance (G4lS4), and Salvia Leucophytla (Purple Sage Scrub)
Alliance (G4lS4). Ventura County Fire Protection District (VCFPD) has conditioned the
CUP to require that each woodlot be no greater than 50,000 square feet and 30 feet of
fuel clearance around the perimeter of the lower woodlot. With these constraints, no
additional clearance of sensitive plant communities will be necessary. Thus, no
additional native vegetation will be removed as a result of the proposed project. Prior to
commencement of the commercial activities associated with the woodlot and service
and storage yard that will come into compliance under the CUP associated with this
MND, these areas were disturbed by ongoing agricultural activities.
Because no additional disturbance to sensitive plant communities will occur as a result
of the proposed project, direct and cumulatively considerable impacts will be less than
significant. Indirect impacts to sensitive plant communities such as dust erosion will be
limited due to the limited disturbance associated with woodlot and storage activities.
4B-2.
The transportation and importation of wood could result in indirect impacts to sensitive
plant communities through the introduction of invasive pests. lnvasive pests known to
occur or that could potentially occur in Ventura County include, bark beetles
3 Rankings
for plant communities are given at the alliance and association level by the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife and NatureServe. Conservation status ranks are based on a one to five
scale, ranging from critically imperiled (1), imperiled (2), vulnerable (3), apparently secure (4), and
apparently secure (5). Status is assessed and documented at three distinct geographic scales-global (G),
national (N), and state/province (S).
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(Pseudopityophthorus sp.) and fungus associated with the western bark beetle,
Geosmithia pallida, redbay ambrosia beetle and associated Laurel wilt disease,
Polyphagous shot hole borer (Euwallacea sp.), Fusarium dieback (Fusarium sp.), Asian
citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) and associated huanglongbing (HLB) disease caused by
the bacterium Candidatus liberibacter, European longhorn borer, and canker. Even
pests that have not been introduced to the County could become introduced in the
foreseeable future. Mitigation measures to prevent the spread of invasive pests are
general and will help prevent the spread of species that occur in Ventura County and
those that may become introduced in the future. The introduction of invasive pests to
the woodlots and seruice and storage yard could spread into adjacent native habitats
producing a potentially significant indirect impact that could degrade the health of
sensitive plant communities. With the implementation of the following mitigation
measure, indirect impacts are anticipated to be less than significant.
M
itigation/Residual
Im
pact(s)
Mitiqation Measure BIO-1 lnvasive Pest Monitoring and Reporting
Purpose: To avoid potentially significant impacts to sensitive plant communities from
the transportation, introduction, and spread of invasive plant and animal material
through operation of the woodlots. For purposes of this measure, "lnvasive Pests" shall
include any plant or animal species or plant diseases identified by the California
Department of Food and Agriculture invasive or the California lnvasive Plant Council.
Requirement: The Permittee shall submit for approval and implement an lnvasive
Species Management Plan (IPMP), prepared by a Qualified Biologist. The IPMP shall
implement and document Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will prevent the
transportation, introduction, and spread of invasive plant and animal material through
operation of the woodlots and service and storage yard. BMPs are intended to address
the following pests, but should adapted to address any other pests that could be
introduced during woodlot operations. Pest include but are not limited to: bark beetles
Polyphagous shot hole borer (Euwallacea sp.), Fusarium dieback (Fusarium sp.), Asian
the bacterium Candidatus liberibacter, European longhorn borer, and canker. BMPs to
be implemented shall include, but are not limited to:
1. Thorough visual inspections of all trees and wood material prior
to
transportation to the woodlot.
2. Limiting importation of wood from areas known not to contain pests,
3.
4.
5.
prohibiting importation of wood from outside the County.
Training of staff in the recognition of and evidence of potential pests.
Pruning off leaves and small branches that could contain pests prior to
transporting wood
Tarping wood during transport.
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6.
7.
8.
Monitoring of curing wood for abnormalities and any sign of pests.
lmmediate reporting of abnormalities and evidence of pests to the County
Planning Division and Agricultural Commissioner's Office
Written procedures for dealing with a potential infestation.
Documentation: The Permittee shall submit an IPMP to the Planning Division that
demonstrates how it will comply with the BMPs listed above. The IPMP shall incorporate
procedures for implementing and documenting the BMPs listed above as well as any
other measures deemed necessary to ensure the "Requirements" (referenced above)
are met.
Timing: The Permittee shall submit the IPMP and gain approval for the IPMP prior to
the issuance of a Zoning Clearance. The Permittee shall submit an Annual Monitoring
Report demonstrating compliance with the IPMP.
Monitoring and Reporting: The Permittee shall submit an Annual Monitoring Report,
prepared by a Qualified Biologist that summarizes and documents the implementation
of the IPMP and compliance with the required BMPs. Any changes in BMPs that result
from changes in business practices or improvements in BMP procedures will be
included in the Annual Monitoring Report. Any pests observed or evidence of pests
should be noted in the Report, parties notified, and steps taken to address these
detections.
With the implementation of this mitigation measure, potentially significant impacts to
sensitive plant communities would be reduced mitiga+ed to a less than significant level.
Of Effect*
N
4C, Ecological Gommunities
-
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Waters and Wetlands
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Of Effect*
lssue (Responsi ble Department)*
N
1)
Cause any of the following activities within
waters or wetlands: removal of vegetation;
grading; obstruction or diversion of water
flow; change in velocity, siltation, volume of
flow, or runoff rate; placement of fill;
placement of structures; construction of a
road crossing; placement of culverts or
other underground piping; or
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
X
X
X
X
X
X
PS-M
PS
any
disturbance of the substratum?
2)
Result in disruptions to wetland or riparian
plant communitíes that will isolate
or
substantially interrupt contiguous habitats,
block seed dispersal routes, or increase
vulnerability of wetland species to exotic
weed invasion or local extirpation?
3) lnterfere with
ongoing
hydrological conditions
maintenance of
in a water or
wetland?
4)
Provide an adequate buffer for protecting
the functions and values of existing waters
or wetlands?
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
4C 1.
Two drainages occur on the subject property, Lake Canyon Creek and Sexton Canyon
Creek. The upper woodlot and the service and storage yard are located approximaiely
750 feet west and 500 feet west (respectively) of the Sexton Canyon drainage. This
channel is not affected by activities associated with the woodlot or service and storage
yard. Lake Canyon Creek is approximately 2.5 miles long, 900 linear feet of which runs
along the west side of the lower woodlot at a distance of approximately 10-20 feet from
the lower woodlot's western border. This drainage ¡s ephemeral with flow being present
for only a limited time immediately after significant storm events. This drainage is
jurisdictional for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Los Angeles Regional Water
Quality Control Board, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Ventura
County Watershed Protection District. Lake Creek flows into the Arundell Debris Basin,
located approximately 400 feet downstream of the lower woodrot.
Habitat within the Lake Canyon drainage and adjacent to the lower woodlot is riparian,
and consists of a narrow ribbon of Mulefat Thickets (Baccharis saticifotia Alliance).
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Habitat quality for breeding birds within this area is low due its small size (the width of
the drainage and riparian vegetation is approximately 15-25 feet and lacks plant
diversity. lmpacts to riparian vegetation associated with the drainage, such as dust
related to woodlot activities, are anticipated to be less than significant.
4C-2 and 3.
Currently, the western boundary of the wood storage areas associated with the lower
woodlot is located approximately 10 to 20 feet from the east bank of the Lake Canyon
Drainage. Pursuant to the Hazard Abatement Condition imposed on the CUP for this
project, the lower woodlot will be reduced in size to encompass a total area of no
greater than 50,000 square feet and incorporate a fuel clearance area of 30 feet. Thus,
the Proposed Project will not result in dísruptions to wetland or riparian plant
communities that will isolate or substantially interrupt contiguous habitats, block seed
dispersal routes, or increase vulnerability of wetland species to exotic weed invasion or
local extirpation. Nor will it interfere with ongoing maintenance of hydrological conditions
in the Lake Canyon Drainage. As a result, fuel clearance will not apply to the riparian
vegetation and impacts associated with fuel clearance will be less than significant.
4C-4.
As stated above, a 25 ft. buffer will occur between the Lake Canyon Drainage and the
western boundary of the lower woodlot. ln addition, the eastern boundary of the lower
woodlot has been reinforced with wood pieces that are unsuitable for sale and serve as
a protective measure against erosion and sediment flow generated from the adjacent
slope. Bark chips and other small wood pieces generated from woodlot operations
create a layer of bedding within the woodlot that traps any sediment generated from
within the site during minor storm events. However, some erosion may occur as a result
of woodlot activities that may create excessive sediment and woody debris in the
channel, especially during major storms. Erosion, sedimentation, and excessive woody
debris could have a potentially significant impact on water quality and riparian habitat;
however, with the implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-2, impacts would be less
than significant.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
Mitioation Measure BIO-2 Prevention of Sedimentation and Erosion
Purpose: ln order to ensure excessive erosion, sedimentation, and woody debris
do
not negatively impact the water quality or riparian habitat of the Lake Canyon Drainage.
Straw wattles help to slow, filter, and spread overland flows, help prevent erosion,
minimize rill and gully development, and help reduce sediment loads to receiving waters
by filtering runoff and capturing sediments.
Requirement: The Permittee shall maintain the straw wattles (also known as fiber
rolls) along the western edge of the lower woodlot and replace them as needed in order
the
adjacent drainage.
to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and to prevent woody debris from entering
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Documentation: The Permittee shall submit to the Planning Division photos of the
wattles installed along the perimeter of the woodlot as stated above in the
"Requirement" section. Submitted photos should include a date stamp or other means
to confirm the date and adequately show the wattles have been installed properly over a
sufficient portion of the boundary.
Timing: Photos shall be submitted on an annual basis prior to the start of the winter rain
season (October 1't).
Monitoring and Reporting: The above listed item shall be submitted to the Planning
Division will review the photos on an annual basis.
wetlands and waters would be reduced mit¡Cated to a less than significant level.
Of Effect**
N
4D, Ecological Communities
-
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
ESHA (Applies to GoastalZone Only)
1)
Temporarily or permanently remove ESHA
or disturb ESHA buffers through
construction, grading, clearing,
or other
activities and uses (ESHA buffers are within
of the
boundary of ESHA as
defined in Section 8172-1 of the Coastal
100 feet
X
X
X
X
Zoning Ordinance)?
2) Result in indirect impacts from project
operation at levels that will degrade the
health of an ESHA?
lmpact Discussion:
4D-1 and 2.
The project site is not located in the Coastal Zonei therefore, ESHA policies and
analysis do not apply. The proposed project will not result in direct or indirect impacts to
ESHA.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
No mitioation required. No imoacts have been identified.
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N€ne-
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
4E. Habitat Gonnectivity
1)
Remove habitat within a wildlife movement
corridor?
2)
lsolate habitat?
3)
Construct or create barriers that impede fish
and/or wildlife movement, migration or long
term connectivity or interfere with wildlife
access to foraging habitat, breeding habitat,
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
water sources, or other areas necessary for their
reproduction?
4)
lntimidate fish or wildlife via the introduction
of noise, light, development or
increased
human presence?
lmpact Discussion:
4E-1.
The project site is not part of any mapped wildlife movement corridor or linkage. Thus,
there would be no project spec¡fic or cumulatively considerable impacts to mapped
wildlife corridors or linkages as a result of this project.
4E-2-4.
Lake and Sexton Canyons, where the project site is located, contain native vegetation
and limited development and human disturbance. These conditions likely facilitate
connectivity of large habitat blocks and wildlife movement. The area of disturbance
associated with the proposed development is small relative to the surrounding open
space areas. ln addition, the operation of the woodlot would occur during daylight hours
when wildlife activity is typically lower and would not interfere with nocturnal wildlife
movement. No lighting or fencing are proposed which would inhibit wildlife movement.
The woodlots and service and storage yard constitute very minor barriers because of
expansive areas to move around them. The increased presence of humans in these
areas and relatively small area of disturbance would result in direct or cumulatively
cons¡derable impacts to wildlife movement that are less than significant.
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M
itigation/Residual
No mitioat
lm
pact(s)
required. Residual impacts will be less than siqnificant.
N€ne,
lssue (Responsible Department)'
Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
4F. W¡ll the proposed project be consistent with
the applicable General Plan Goals and
Policies for ltem 4 of the lnitial Study
X
X
Assessment Guidelines?
lmpact Discussion:
4F.
The Proposed Project is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies with the
inclusion of Mitigation Measure Bio-3. Policy 1.5.2.3 requires a County approved
biologist to review the proposed project for potential ímpacts to wetland habitats. Policy
1.5.2.4 specifies that a qualified biologist can make a recommendation to increase or
decrease the standard buffer distance of 100 feet from significant wetland habitats. ln
addition, the policy goes on to state that factors to be used in determining adjustment of
the 100 foot buffer include soil type, slope stability, drainage patterns, presence or
absence of endangered, threatened or rare plants or animals, and compatibility of the
proposed development with the wildlife use of the wetland habitat area.
The lnitial Study Biological Assessment (ISBA), prepared by the qualified biologist
states that the western boundary of the lower woodlot is located approximately 10 to 20
feet from the east bank of the Lake Canyon Drainage. lt is the recommendation of the
qualified biologist that the distance between the channel and the storage areas be
increased to 25 feet. Thus, in order to be consistent with General Plan Policy 1.5.2.4, a
mitigation measure will be implemented to ensure a 25 foot buffer occurs between the
western boundary of the lower woodlot and the Lake Canyon Drainage. The qualified
biologist also recommends that straw wattles be placed along the western perimeter of
the lot on a seasonal basis to prevent potential offsite movement of silt and sediment
from the lower woodlot for sediment control. This recommendation is addressed and will
be implemented by Mitigation Measure BIO-2.
The upper woodlot and the service and storage yard are located approximately 750 feet
west and 500 feet west (respectively) of the Sexton Canyon drainage. As a result, this
channel is not affected by activities associated with the woodlot or service and storage
yard.
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M
itigation/Residual
No mitioation
lm
pact(s)
red. Residual imoacts will be less than siqnificant.
N€ne-
Of Effect*
N
54. Agricultural Resources
-
LS
PS.M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Soils (Plng.)
1)
Result in the direct and/or indirect loss of
soils designated Prime, Statewide
lmportance, Unique
or Local lmportance,
X
beyond the threshold amounts set forth in
Section 5a.C of the lnitial Study Assessment
X
Guidelines?
2)
lnvolve a General Plan amendment that will
result in the loss of agricultural soils?
X
X
General
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
5A-1.
The proposed project site is located on, and will result in the direct loss of soils
designated as Local lmportance. The total area that will be disturbed by the proposed
project is approximately 4.35 acres. The threshold amount set forth in Section Sa.C of
the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines for soil designated as Local lmportance is 20
acres. The proposed project will result in a loss of soils that is much less than the
threshold amount set forth in Section Sa.C of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines.
Therefore, the proposed project will have a Less than Significant impact on agricultural
soils.
5A-2.
The proposed project does not involve a General Plan amendment that would result in
the loss of agricultural soils.
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5A-3.
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goal 1.6.1-1, and Resources Policies 1.6.2-1,
and 1 .6.2-4. Based on the above discussion, the proposed project will be consistent
with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 5A of the lnitial Study
Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than
significant impact on agricultural resources - soils.
M
No mitiqation required. Residual impacts will be less than significant
N€n€-
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
58. Agricultural Resources - Land Use lncompatibility (AG)
1) lf not defined as Agriculture or Agricultural
Operations in the zoning ordinances, be
closer than the threshold distances set forth
in
Section 5b.C
of the lnitial Study
X
X
X
X
General
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 5b of the
lmpact Discussion:
5B-1.
The proposed project consists of two different uses; a Firewood Operation and an
Agricultural Contractor's Seryice in Storage Yard. "Firewood Operations" are defined in
the Ventura County Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance as "any commercial operation
involving the cutting, sawing or chopping of wood in any form for use as firewood on a
property other than that on which the operation is located, irrespective of where such
wood is grown." Firewood Operations are not defined as "Agriculture" or "Agriculture
Operations". Agricultural Contractor's Service and Storage Yards are considered
necessary for certain agricultural operations. The principal agricultural use of both
parcels is cattle production and rangeland, and is adjacent to the project's boundaries.
The agricultural use (cattle production and rangeland) and the non-agricultural use
(Firewood Operation) are owned and operated by the project applicant. Both the
Firewood Operation and the Agricultural Contractor's Service and Storage Yard are
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continuing uses and the legalization will not result in any substantial changes in existing
land use incompatibility.
The Ventura County lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines (ISAG) states that the
following development standard for the storage of firewood will result in a determination
of less than significant effects on agricultural resources:
Development Standard for Storage of Wood
Firewood Operations sha// not import wood from Alameda, Contra Cosfa, Humboldt,
Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sanfa Cruz, Sonoma,
Solano, or Lake Counties, California, to prevent the introduction in Ventura County of
phytophthora ramorum, "Sudden Oak Death Drsease".
Ventura County's agriculture is constantly challenged by the threat of invasive species.
Due to the dynamic nature of agriculture in Ventura County, the ISAG provides the
Agricultural Commissioner the ability to update this condition and provide additional
conditions of approval. Due to current threats to agricultural resources in Ventura
County, the following condition of approval is recommended:
Purpose: To minimize the introduction and proliferation of invasive species and
disease-causing agents in order to protect surrounding agricultural resources.
Requirement: The Permittee shall not import or store wood from areas known to be
infested with wood-boring insects that the California Department of Food and
Agriculture has designated as either ar'ì "A", "8" or "Q" rated pest, unless such material
has been treated with an appropriate material and treatment method.
Documentation: The Permittee shall provide written record that either materials were
not collected from an infested area, such as in the form of a receipt or work order, or
proof that the materials have been appropriately treated, such as in the form of a
Pesticide Use Report.
Timing: The Permittee will provide such records within a specified timeframe upon
request of the Agricultural Commissioner.
Monitoring: The Permittee shall obtain a list of current areas of infestation from the
Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner's Office. ln accordance with the Non-Coastal
Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Division will periodically review the operation of the
permitted facility for compliance with the terms and conditions of the conditional use
permit. The Planning Division has the authority to initiate enforcement actions if a lack
of compliance is identified through public complaints or discovered during required
periodic review.
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agricultural resources would be reduced mitig€+ed to a less than significant level.
5B-2.
The proposed project is consistent with the Ventura County General Plan Goal 1.6.1-1,
The project is designed such that the agricultural land can be made available for future
agricultural prod uction.
The proposed project is consistent with the Ventura County Generaf Plan Policy 1.6.2-6.
The project is not located on Agricultural designated lands.
Based on the above information, the proposed project will be consistent with the
General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 58 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines.
Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than significant impact on agricultural
resources.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
impacts to aqricu Itural resources would be reduced to a less than sionificant level
N€ne=
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
6, Scenic Resources (Plng.)
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N
a)
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Be located within an area that has a scenic
resource that is visible from a public viewing
location, and physically alter the scenic
resource either individually or cumulatively
when combined with recently approved,
current, and reasonably foreseeable future
X
X
X
X
X
X
projects?
b)
Be located within an area that has a scenic
resource that is visible from a public viewing
location, and substantially
obstruct,
degrade, or obscure the scenic vista, either
individually or cumulatively when combined
with recently approved, current, and
reasonably foreseeable future projects?
c) Be consistent with the applicable General
lmpact Discussion:
6a, and 6b.
The proposed project is located within Sexton Canyon and is accessed from Foothill
Road. Foothill Road is an eligible scenic highway. The lower wood lot area is located
approximately 1.2 miles from Foothill Road. The upper wood lot area is located
approximately two miles from Foothill Road. Due to their locations within the canyon,
neither the upper nor the lower pads are visible from Foothill Road. The proposed
project site is not visible from any public viewing locations. Therefore, the proposed
project will have a less than significant impact on scenic resources.
6c.
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 1.7.1-1, 1.7.1-2, 1.3.1-1, 1.3.1-2, and
Resources Policies 1.7.2-1, 1.7.2-2, 1.3.2-1, 1.3.2-2, 1.3.2-3, 1.3.2-4, 1.3.2-5, 1.3.2-6,
and 1 .3.2-7. Based on the above discussion under ltem 6a, the proposed project will be
consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 6 of the lnitial
Study Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than
significant impact on scenic resources.
M iti
gation/Resid ual lm pact(s)
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l\ln rnifin ation rôri uired
Recirlr lal irrnnanfc will be less fhan cinnifi¡anf
N€ne=
Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
7. Paleontological Resources
a)
For the area of the property that is disturbed
by or during the construction of the
proposed project, result in a direct or
indirect impact to areas of paleontological
significance?
X
X
X
X
X
X
b) Contribute to the progressive loss
of
exposed rock in Ventura County that can be
studied and prospected for fossil remains?
c)
Be consistent with the applicable General
lmpact Discussion
7a.
The proposed project does not include grading. The firewood activities and the
agricultural service and storage yard activities will occur on the natural grade. The
project area is mostly flat and does not require any grad¡ng for the operation of firewood
splitting equipment or maintenance of vehicles. The area of disturbance for the
proposed animal facility is located in an area underlain by Quaternary Deposits
(alluvium) that is not anticipated to conta¡n paleontological resources. Therefore, the
proposed project will have a less than significant impact on paleontological resources.
7b.
The proposed project does not include substantial grading that could result in the
progressive loss of exposed rock that can be studied and prospected for fossil remains
Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than significant impact on
paleontological resources.
7c.
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 1.8.1-1, 1.8.1 -2, and Resources Policies
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1.8.2-1, 1.8.2-2, and 1 .8.2-3. Based on the discussion provided under items 7a and 7b
above, the proposed project will be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals
and Policies for ltem 7 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, impacts
on Paleontological Resources will be less than significant.
M iti
gation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
No mitiqation req uired. Residual impacts will be less than siqnificant.
N€n€Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
8A, Gultural Resources - Archaeological
1)
Demolish or materially alter in an adverse
manner those physrcal characteristics that
account for the inclusion of the resource in a
local register of historical
resources
X
X
X
X
X
X
pursuant to Section 5020.1(k) requirements
of Section 502a.1(g) of the
Public
Resources Code?
2)
manner those physical characteristics of an
archaeological resource that convey its
archaeological significance and that justify
its eligibility for inclusion in the California
Register
of
determined
Historical Resources
by a lead agency for
as
the
purposes of CEQA?
General
lmpact Discussion:
8A-1 and 8A-2.
The proposed project does not include the alteration of any structures. The proposed
project does not include the alteration of physical characteristics that account for the
inclusion of the resource in a local register of historical resources. Thus, the proposed
project will not demolish or alter any known existing historical structures or
archaeological resources. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than
significant impact on cultural resources.
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8A-3.
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 1.8.1-1, 1.8.1-2, 1.4.1-1, 1.4.1-2, and
Resources Policies 1.8.2-1, 1.8.2-2, 1.8.2-3, 1.8.2-4, 1.8.2-5, 1.4.2-1, 1.4.2-2, and 1.4.23. Based on the above discussion, the proposed project will be consistent with the
applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 8A of the lnitial Study Assessment
Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than significant impact on
Cultural Resources (Archaeological).
M
N€ne=
Of Effect*
N
88. Cultural Resources
- Historic
LS
PS.M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
(Plng.)
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Of Effect*
N
1)
manner those physical characteristics of an
historical resource that convey its historical
significance and that justify its inclusion in,
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
X
X
X
X
manner those physical characteristics of a
historical resource that convey its historical
significance and that justify its eligibility for
inclusion in the California Register of
Historical Resources as determined by a
lead agency for purposes of CEQA?
X
X
Demolish, relocate, or alter an historical
resource such that the significance of the
historical resource will be impaired [Public
Resources Code, Sec. 5020(q)l?
X
X
PS-M
PS
or eligibility for, inclusíon in the California
Register of Historical Resources?
2)
manner those physical characteristics that
account for its inclusion in a local register of
historical resources pursuant
to
Section
5020.1(k) of the Public Resources Code or
its identification in a historical
resources
survey meeting the requirements of Section
5024.1(g) of the Public Resources Code?
3)
4)
lmpact Discussion:
8B-1, through 8B-4:
There are no historic structures on the property. Thus, the proposed project will not
affect any known historical or cultural resources. Therefore, the proposed project will
have no impact on cultural resources.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
Non€=
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Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
9. Coastal Beaches and Sand Dunes
a)
Cause a direct or indirect adverse physical
change to a coastal beach or sand dune,
which is inconsistent with any of the coastal
beaches and coastal sand dunes policies of
the California Coastal Act, corresponding
Coastal Act regulations, Ventura County
Coastal Area Plan, or the Ventura County
General Plan Goals, Policies
X
X
and
Programs?
b)
When considered together with one or more
recently approved, current, and reasonably
foreseeable probable future projects, result
X
in a direct or indirect, adverse
physical
change to a coastal beach or sand dune?
c)
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
9a.
The proposed project site is located near the City of Ventura, and is approximately 4.3
miles from the nearest coastal dunes. The project does not include any activities that
could lead to degradation, erosion or destruction of coastal dunes. Therefore, the
proposed project will have no impacts on coastal beaches and sand dunes.
9b.
The proposed project site is located near the City of Ventura, which is approximately 4.3
miles from the nearest coastal dunes. The project does not include any activities that
could result in a direct, adverse physical change to a coastal beach or sand dune.
9c.
The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem I of the lnitial Study
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goal 1.10.1, and Resources Policies 1.10.2-1,
1.10.2-2, 1.10.2-3, and 1.10.2-4. Based on the discussion under lmpact 9a above, the
proposed project will be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies
for ltem 9 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project
will not result in a significant impact on Coastal Beaches and Sand Dunes.
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M
No mitiqation required. Residual impacts will be less than siqnificant.
N€ne=
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
10. Fault Rupture Haza¡d (PWA)
a)
Be at risk with respect to fault rupture in its
location within a State of California
designated Alquist-Priolo Special Fault
X
Study Zone?
b)
Be at risk with respect to fault rupture in its
location within
a
County
of
Ventura
X
X
designated Fault Hazard Area?
c)
X
lmpact Discussion:
1
0a.
Any discussion of potential impacts of seismic and geologic hazards to the proposed
project is provided for informational purposes only and is neither required by CEQA nor
subject to its requirements. There are no known active or potentially active faults
extending through the proposed project based on State of California Earthquake Fault
Zones in accordance with the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act, and Ventura
County General Plan Hazards Appendix -Figure 2.2.3b. Furthermore, no proposed
habitable structures are within 50 feet of a mapped trace of an active fault. There is no
impact (N) from potential fault rupture hazard.
1
0b.
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impact (N) from potentialfault rupture hazard.
0c.
impact (N) from potential fault rupture hazard.
1
Therefore, the project is consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies
for ltem 10 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines.
M
None=
Of Effect*
N
PS-M
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
X
NA
NA
NA
NA
X
X
LS
PS
11. Ground Shaking Hazard (PWA)
a) Be built in accordance with all
applicable
requirements of the Ventura County Building
Code?
lmpact Discussion:
11a.
subject to its requirements. The property will be subject to moderate to strong ground
shaking from seismic events on local and regional fault systems. The present County of
Ventura Building code adopted from the California Building Code, dated 2013, Chapter
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16, Section 1613 requires the structures be designed to withstand this ground shaking.
These parameters may need to be updated to the building code in effect at the time the
application for building permit is submitted. The requirements of the building code will
reduce the effects of ground shaking to less than significant (LS).
11b.
subject to its requirements. The property will be subject to moderate to strong ground
shaking from seismic events on local and regional fault systems. The present County of
Ventura Building code adopted from the California Building Code, dated 2013, Chapter
16, Section 1613 requires the structures be designed to withstand this ground shaking.
These parameters may need to be updated to the building code in effect at the time the
application for building permit is submitted. The requirements of the building code will
reduce the effects of ground shaking to less than significant (LS).
for ltem 11 of the Initial Study Assessment Guidelines.
M
No mitioation reouired. Residual
i
oacts will be less than sionificant.
N€ne=
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
12. Liquefaction Hazards (PWA)
structures to potential
including
the risk of loss,
adverse effects,
a) Expose people or
injury,
or death involving liquefaction
it is located within a Seismic
X
because
Hazards Zone?
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
12a.
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subject to its requirements. The site is not located within a potential liquefaction zone
based on the Ventura County General Plan Hazards Appendix - Figure 2.4b. This map
is a compilation of the State of California Seismic Hazards Maps for the County of
Ventura and is used as the basis for delineating the potential liquefaction hazards within
the County. Consequently, liquefaction is not a factor for the proposed project and the
site is not within a State of California Seismic Hazards zone for liquefaction. There is no
impact (N) from potential hazards from liquefaction.
12b.
subject to its requirements. The site is not located within a potential liquefaction zone
based on the Ventura County General Plan Hazards Appendix - Figure 2.4b. This map
is a compilation of the State of California Seismic Hazards Maps for the County of
Ventura and is used as the basis for delineating the potential liquefaction hazards within
the County. Consequently, liquefaction is not a factor for the proposed project and the
site is not within a State of California Seismic Hazards zone for liquefaction. There is no
impact (N) from potential hazards from liquefaction.
for ftem 12 of the Initial Study Assessment Guidelines.
M
N€n€=
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
13. Seiche and Tsunami Hazards (PWA)
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Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
a) Be located within about 10 to 20 feet
of
vertical elevation from an enclosed body of
water such as a lake or reservoir?
b) Be located in a mapped area of tsunami
hazard as shown on the County General
X
X
Plan maps?
c) Be consistent with the applicable
General
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
1 3a.
subject to its requirements. The site is not located adjacent to a closed or restricted
body of water based on aerial imagery review (photos dated December 2013, aerial
imagery is under the copyrights of Pictometry, Source: Pictometry@, December 2013)
and is not subject to seiche hazard.
3b.
subject to its requirements. The project is not mapped within a tsunami inundation zone
based on the Ventura County General Plan, Hazards Appendix Figure 2.6. There is no
impact (N) from potential hazards from tsunami.
1
1 3c.
subject to its requirements. The site is not located adjacent to a closed or restricted
body of water based on aerial imagery review (Aerial imagery is under the copyrights of
Pictometry, Source: PictometnT@, December 2013) and would not be subject to seiche
hazard. The project, is not mapped within a tsunami inundation zone based on the
Ventura County General Plan, Hazards Appendix Figure 2.6. There is no impact (N)
from potential hazards from seiche and Tsunamis to the project.
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M
No mitisation required. Residua! impacts will be less than significant.
None-
Proiect lmpact Degree
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS.M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Eegree Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
14. Landslide/Mudflow Hazard (PWA)
a) Result in a
landslide/mudflow hazard, as
determined by the Public Works Agency
Certified Engineering Geologist,' based on
the location of the site or project within, or
outside of mapped landslides, potential
earthquake induced landslide zones, and
geomorphology of hillside terrain?
b) Be consistent with the applicable
X
General
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
14a.
project is provided for lnformational purposes only and is neither required by CEQA nor
subject to its requirements. The project involves a non-essential, agricultural service
and storage yard facility that may be subject to damage from potential seismically
induced landslides or mapped landslides. The project will not affect the exisitng
landslide/mudslide or seismically induced landslide potetnial. The risks associated with
the landslide hazard range from destruction to minor impacts to the access or
improvements. The proposed facility will not have an impact on the present landslide
potential for the adjacent slopes. The project is processing and storage of firewood
potential seismically induced landslide damage is considered less than significant with
regard to risk of life, injury, collapse of habitable structures and the economic or social
dislocation. The potential landslide hazards are considered to be less than significant
(LS)
14b.
subject to its requirements. The project involves a non-essential, agricultural service
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and storage yard facility that may be subject to damage from potential seismically
induced landslides or mapped landslides. The project will not affect the exisitng
landslide/mudslide or seismically induced landslide potetnial. The risks associated with
the landslide hazard range from destruction to minor impacts to the access or
improvements. The proposed facility will not have an impact on the present landslide
potential for the adjacent slopes. The project is processing and storage of firewood
potential seismically induced landslide damage is considered less than significant with
regard to risk of life, injury, collapse of habitable structures and the economic or social
dislocation. The potential landslide hazards are considered to be less than significant
(LS).
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
No mitioation required. Residual
i
Nen€=
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
15. Expansive Soils Hazards (PWA)
adverse effects, including the risk of loss,
injury, or death involving soil expansion
a) Expose people or
because
it is
located within
a
soils
X
expansive hazard zone or where soils with
an expansion index greater than 20
are
present?
General
X
X
lmpact Discussion
15a.
subject to its requirements. This project does not include the construction of any new
structures that will be sensitive to expansive soil. There is no impact (N) from potential
hazards from expansive soils.
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I 5b.
subject to its requirements. This project does not include the construction of any new
structures that will be sensitive to expansive soil. There is no impact (N) from potential
hazards from expansive soils.
M
N€ne,
Of Effectä
N
LS
PS.M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect*
N
LS
PS
16. Subsidence Hazard (PWA)
adverse effects, including the risk of loss,
injury, or death involving subsidence
because it is located within a subsidence
hazard zone?
a) Expose people or
X
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
1
6a.
The subject property is not within the probable subsidence hazard zone as delineated
on the Ventura County General Plan Hazards Appendix Figure 2.8 (October 22,2013)
and the project is not for oil, gas or groundwater withdrawal, the project is considered to
have no impact (N) on the hazard of subsidence.
6b.
The subject property is not within the probable subsidence hazard zone as delineated
on the Ventura County General Plan Hazards Appendix Figure 2.8 (October 22,2013)
1
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and the project is not fur oil, gas or groundwater withdrawal, the project is considered to
have no impact (N) on the hazard of subsidence.
M
itígation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
Nene,
17a. Hydraulic Hazar-ds
- Non-FEMA
(PWA)
N
1)
Gumulative lmpact
Degreê Of Effect**
Projec't lmpact Degree
Of Effect*
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Result in a potential erosion/siltation hazard
and flooding hazard pursuant to any of the
following documents (individually,
collectively, or in combination with one
another):
.
.
2007 Ventura County Building Code
Ordinance No.4369
Ventura County Land Development
Manual
. Ventura County Subdivision Ordinance
. Ventura County Coastal Zoning
Ordinance
. Ventura County Non-Coastal Zoning
Ordinance
. Ventura County Standard Land
Developm ent Specifications
. Ventura County Road Standards
. Ventura County Watershed Protection
.
X
X
X
X
District Hydrology Manual
.
County of Ventura Stormwater Quality
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 41 42
Ventura County Hillside Erosion Control
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 3539 and
o
Ventura County Municipal Storm Water
Ordinance No. 3683
NPDES Permit
. State General Construction Permit
. State General lndustrial Permit
. National Pollutant Discharge
Elim ination System (NPDES)?
General
lmpact Discussion:
174-1.
No increase in impervious area is proposed by this project and no additional grading is
proposed. Should any building or increase in impervious area be proposed in the
future, construction will be completed according to current codes and standards.
174-2.
No increase in impervious area is proposed by this project. Should any building or
increase in impervious area be proposed in the future, construction will be completed
according to current codes and standards. Therefore the project is consistent with the
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applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 17a of the lnitial Study Assessment
Guidelines.
M
i
N€n€,
N
17b. Hydraulic Hazards
-
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
FEMA (WPD)
1) Be located
outside of the boundaries of a
Special Flood Hazard Area and entirely
within a FEMA-determined'X-Unshaded'
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
flood zone (beyond The0.2% annual chance
floodplain: beyond the 500-year floodplain)?
2) Be located
outside of the boundaries of a
Special Flood Hazard Area and entirely
within a FEMA-determined'X-Shaded' flood
zone (within the 0.2% annual chance
floodplain: within the 500-year floodplain)?
3) Be located, in part or in whole, within the
boundaries of a Special Flood Hazard Area
(1% annual chance floodplain: 1OO-year),
but located entirely outside of
the
boundaries of the Regulatory Floodway?
4)
Be located, in part or in whole, within the
boundaries of the Regulatory Floodway, as
determined using the 'Effective' and latest
available DFIRMs provided by FEMA?
General
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 'l78 of the
lmpact Discussion
178-1.
The proposed project is deemed to be Less Than Significant (LS) because the subject
property is located outside of the 1o/o annual chance floodplain as evidenced on the
latest "Effective" Digital Flood lnsurance Rate Maps (DFlRMs) issued by FEMA
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(January 20, 2010) (Maps #061 1 1C0755E; #061 1 1C0765E). The subject property is
located in an 'X Unshaded Zone'on the DFIRM Rate Maps (outside the 500-year
floodplain). The nearest Special Flood Hazard Area floodplain is located approximately
4,777-feet south of the site.
17b-2.
property is located outside of the 1o/o ãt1tluâl chance floodplain as evidenced on the
(January 20, 2010) (Maps #061 1 1C0755E; #06111C0765E). The subject property is
located in an 'X Unshaded Zone'on the DFIRM Rate Maps (outsíde the 500-year
17b-3.
latest "Effective" Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFlRMs) issued by FEMA
(January 20, 2010) (Maps #061 1 1C0755E; #06111C0765E). The subject property is
17B'4.
(January 20,2010) (Maps #0611 1C0755E; #06111C0765E). The subject property is
178-5.
The proposed development is located approximately 4,777-feet northery of the nearest
FEMA Specíal Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and is therefore deemed to be compliant with
the Flood Hazard policies set out in the County of Ventura General Plan.
M iti
gation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
N€ne-
Of Effect*
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
44
N
LS
PS-M
PS
LS
N
PS-M
PS
18. Fire Hazards (VCFPD)
a) Be located within High Fire
Hazard
Areas/Fire Hazard Severity Zones
or
X
X
X
X
Hazardous Watershed Fire Areas?
General
lmpact Discussion:
1
8a.
This project is located in a high fire hazard area and will be required to meet all Fire
District Ordinance requirements, Fire Code and Building Code requirements.
1
8b.
This project will meet the goals and policies of the general plan
M
itigation/Residual
No mit
lm
pact(s)
n reouired. Residual
will be less than s ionificant.
i
N€ne-
N
19.
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Aviation Hazards (Airports)
a) Comply with the County's
Airport
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and preestablished federal criteria set forth in
Federal Aviation Regulation Part
X
X
X
X
77
(Obstruction Standards)?
lmpact Discussion:
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1
9a.
The proposed project does not include any potential obstruction to air navigation.
Therefore, the proposed project will be in compliance with the County's Airport
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Federal Aviation Regulation Parï77. No impact is
identified.
1
9b.
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goa|2.14.1-1, and Resources Policy 2.14.2-2
Based on the discussion under lmpact 19a above, the proposed project will be
Study Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will not result in a
significant impact on Aviation Hazards.
M
N€n€=
Of Effect*"
N
20a. Hazardous MaterialsM/aste
-
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Materials (EHD/Fire)
1)
Utilize hazardous materials in compliance
with applicable state and local requirements
as set forth in Section 20a of the lnitial
Study Assessment Guidelines?
X
X
X
X
General
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 20a of the
lmpact Discussion:
204-1.
The proposed project includes the use of hazardous materials typically associated with
automotive repair. lmproper storage, handling, and disposal of these material(s) could
result in the creation of adverse impacts to the environment. Compliance with
applicable state and local regulations will reduce potential project-specific and
cumulative impacts to a level considered less than significant.
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20p.-2.
The proposed project includes the use of hazardous materials typically associated with
automotive repair. lmproper storage, handling, and disposal of these material(s) could
M iti
gation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
N€ne-
Of Effect*
Issue (Responsible Department)*
N
20b.Haza¡dous MaterialsMaste
-
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Waste (EHD)
1) Comply with applicable state and
local
requirements as set forth in Section 20b of
the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines?
X
X
X
X
General
lmpact Discussion:
20b-1.
The proposed project will generate hazardous waste typically associated with
automotive repair. lmproper storage, handling, and disposal of these wastes could
20b-2.
The proposed project will generate hazardous waste typically associated with
automotive repair. lmproper storage, handling, and disposal of these wastes could
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M iti
gation/Residual lmpact(s)
N€ne
21, Noise and Vibration
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
a) Either individually or when combined with
other recently approved, pending, and
probable future projects, produce noise in
excess of the standards for noise in the
X
Ventura County General Plan
X
Goals,
Policies and Programs (Section 2.16) or the
applicable Area Plan?
b) Either individually or when combined with
other recently approved, pending, and
probable future projects,
include
construction activities involving blasting,
pile-driving, vibratory
compaction,
X
X
X
X
demolition, and drilling or excavation which
exceed the threshold criteria provided in the
Transit Noise and Vibration lmpact
Assessment (Section I 2.2)?
c)
d)
Result in a transit use located within any of
vibrationsensitive uses listed in Table 1 (lnitial Study
Assessment Guidelines, Section 21 )?
the critical distances of the
Generate new heavy vehicle (e.9., semitruck or bus) trips on uneven roadways
located within proximity to sensitive uses
that have the potential to either individually
or when combined with other recently
approved, pending, and probable future
X
X
projects, exceed the threshold criteria of the
Transit Use Thresholds for rubber-tire heavy
vehicle uses (lnitial Study Assessment
Guidelines, Section 21-D,Table l,ltem No.
3)?
e) lnvolve blasting, pile-driving,
vibratory
compaction, demolition, drilling, excavation,
or other similar types of vibration-generating
activities which have the potential to either
individually or when combined with other
recently approved, pending, and probable
X
X
future projects, exceed the threshold criteria
provided in the Transit Noise and Vibration
lmpact Assessment [Hanson, Carl E., David
A. Towers, and Lance D. Meister. (May
2006) Section 12.21?
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Projec't lmpact Degree
Of Effect*
N
f)
LS
PS-M
PS
X
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
X
lmpact Discussion:
21a.
The onsite
ooerations
the firewood orocessino facilities
the
aqricultural
neise€€f,er€+er- The equipment (log splitters and chainsaws) used for operations are
anticipated to create noises. The nearest noise/vibration sensitive use is a residence
located approximately 1,500 feet to the east of the lower woodlot area. prejeet-site
(tewe++a¿-arcal* The lower woodlot area is located in a canvon ( Sexton Canvon)
surroundinq bv steep hillsides.
Giventhedistanceandtopography,theonsitenoise
generated by the proposed project is not anticipated to exceed the noise Thresholds of
Sionificance establish ed in Countv oolicv and the Countv ln I Studv Assessment
Guid
rnes.
The truck traffic a
with this facilitv will oenerate noise
Foothill Road within
Cou
ro
tn
The truck
to da me
truckloads
trios oer dav) and a
imum of 20 truckloads 140 one-wav trios) in anv one dav. Given
ck traffic does
result in no
the a licable Th
is because
in which anv oarticul sensitive receotor would exoerience truck noise. For examole. a
r hour wo
Foothill
4 minutes
d
the a
oroiect-related truck t
would be 40 minutes soread out over
13-hour (6:00am to
7:00om) workdav. T is level of truck traffic does not have the ootential to cause a
in the existi
traffic nois
ln
proiect-related
the noise oenerated
traffic on roads in the Reo ional Road Network is
not counted toward the Noise thresholds.
Based on the above discussion. oroiect noise imoacts will be less than sionificant.
The'efere the prepesed prejeet will result in less than signifieant neise impaets,
21b.
The proposed project does not include any construction activities involving blasting, pile
driving, vibratory compaction, or demolition. The proposed project will generate noise
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from the operation of firewood equipment. The proposed project is not anticipated to
generate any impacts that could exceed the threshold criteria in Section 12.2.
Therefore, the proposed project will have no impacts on noise and vibration.
21c.
The proposed project does not include any transit use. Therefore, the proposed project
will have no impact on noise and vibration.
21d.
The proposed project includes new heavy vehicle trips. The proposed project includes
the transport of firewood to the project site via heavy trucks on Sexton Canyon Road.
Sexton Canyon Road is located within Sexton Canyon, and is surrounded by hills. The
noise generated by truck traffic will be mostly contained within the canyon. The
proposed project does not have the potential to exceed the threshold criteria of the
Transit Use Thresholds for rubber-tire heavy vehicle uses. Therefore, the proposed
project will result in less than significant impacts on noise and vibration.
21e.
The proposed project does not include any blasting, pile-driving, vibratory compaction,
demolition, excavation, or similar types of vibration-generating activities which have the
potential to exceed the threshold criteria provided in the Transit Noise and Vibration
lmpact Assessment. Therefore, the proposed project will have no impact on noise and
vibration.
21f .
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 2.16.1,2.4.1-1,2.4.1-2, and Resources
Policies 216.2-1,2.16.2-2,2.16.2-3,2.4.2-1,2.4.2-2, and 2.4.2-3. Based on the
discussion provided under items 21-athrough 21b above, the proposed project will be
Study Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than
significant impact on Noise and Vibration.
M
No mitiqation required. Residual impacts will be less than sionificant.
N€n€=
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
22. Daytime Glare
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Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
N
a) Create a new source of disability glare or
discomfort glare for motorists travelling
along any road of the County Regional
LS
PS-M
PS
LS
N
X
X
X
X
PS-M
PS
Road Network?
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 22 of The
lmpact Discussion:
22a.
The proposed project will not use any materials that could be a potential source of glare
(reflective surfaces including metal and glass) and will not have the potential to
generate any daytime glare. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than
significant impact on daytime glare.
22b.
The applicable General Plan Policy for ltem 22 of the lnitial Study Assessment
Guidelines is Policy 3.4.2-4. Based on the above discussion, the proposed project will
be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 22 of the
lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less
than significant impact on Daytime Glare.
M
itigation/Residual
Im
pact(s)
No mitioation required. Residua I imoacts will be less than sionificant.
N€ne-
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect"*
Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
23. Public Health (EHD)
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Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
LS
N
PS-M
PS
a) Result in impacts to public health
from
environmental factors as set forth in Section
23 of the lnitial Study Assessment
X
X
X
X
Guidelines?
lmpact Discussion:
23a, and 23b.
The proposed project may have impacts to public health from hazardous materials.
Compliance with applicable state and local regulations will reduce potential projectspecific and cumulative impacts to a level considered less than significant.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
No mitioation reo uired. Residual imoacts will be less than sionificant.
N€ne,
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
24. Greenhouse Gases (VCAPCD)
a) Result in
environmental impacts from
greenhouse gas emissions, either project
specifically or cumulatively, as set forth in
CEQA Guidelines SS 15064(hX3), 15064.4,
15130(bX1)(B) and -(d), and 15183.5?
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
24a.
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District has not yet adopted any approach to
setting a threshold of significance for land use development projects in the area of
project greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the amount of greenhouse gases
anticipated from the project will be a small fraction of the levels being considered by the
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APCD for greenhouse gas significance thresholds and far below those adopted to date
by any air district in the state.
M
itigation/Residual
No mitioation
lm
pact(s)
red. Residual imoacts will be le
than sionificant.
N€ne,
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect*
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
25. Community Character (Plng.)
a)
Either individually or cumulatively when
combined with recently approved, current,
and reasonably foreseeable probable future
projects, introduce physical development
that is incompatible with existing land uses,
architectural
form or style,
X
X
X
X
site
design/layout, or density/parcel sizes within
the community in which the project site
is
located?
lmpact Discussion:
25a.
The project site is located on a 1 ,016 acre rural property that has been developed with a
single family dwelling, and agricultural accessory structures. The property is mostly
surrounded by other rural properties that are used for grazing and oil and gas
production. The adjacent properties at the southern entrance of the canyon are located
within the City of Ventura, and have been developed with residences. The proposed
project includes activities that are typically associated with agricultural operations. The
proposed physical development is not visible from offsite locations and would not
disrupt or substantially change the existing character of the surrounding community.
The proposed physical development will be compatible with existing land uses,
architectural form or style, site design/layout, and density/parcel sizes within the
community in which the project site is located. Therefore, the proposed project will have
a less than significant impact on community character.
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The proposed project is located on land designated in the General PIan as "Open
Space, 160-acre minimum." The proposed firewood use and agricultural seruice and
storage yard use are consistent with this designation and would not affect the density of
development. The use of the 1,016 acre property for the proposed project would be
consistent with the General Plan. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than
significant impact on community character.
25b.
Assessment Guidelines are: General Land Use: Goals 3.1.1-2 through -5 , and Policies
3.1 .2-2, -3, -5, -6, -7 , -8, -10, & -1 1 ; Land Use Designations: Goals 3.2.1-1 through -7 ,
and Policies3.2.2-1, -2, -3, -5, -6, & -7; Population and Housing: Goals 3.3.1-6 through 8, and Policy 3.3.2-6(2); Employment and Commerce/lndustry: Goals 3.4.1-1, -2, -3, -4,
& -6, and Policies 3.4.2-1, & -3 through -7. Based on the above discussion, the
proposed project will be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies
for ftem 25 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project
will have a less than significant impact on Community Character.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
Nene=
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
26. Housing (Plng.)
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N
a)
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Eliminate three or more dwelling units that
are affordable to:
.
.
b)
moderate-income households that are
located within the Coastal Zone;
X
X
X
X
and/or,
lower-incomehouseholds?
lnvolve construction which has an impact on
the demand for additional housing due to
potential housing demand created by
construction workers?
c) Result in 30 or more new full-timeequivalent lower-income
X
em ployees?
X
d) Be consistent with the applicable General
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
26a.
The proposed project does not involve the removal of any existing housing. Therefore,
the proposed project will have no impact on housing.
26b.
The proposed project does not involve substantial construction that would create a
temporary increase in the demand for housing. ln any case, the demand for
construction workers is a less than significant project-specific and cumulative impact
because construction work is short-term and there is a sufficient pool of construction
workers within Ventura County and the Los Angeles metropolitan regions. Therefore,
the proposed project will not have any project-specific impacts, or make a contribution
to cumulative impacts, related to the demand for construction worker housing.
26c.
The proposed project will not result in 30 or more new full time equivalent lower income
employees. Therefore, the proposed project will have no impact on housing.
26d.
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 3.3.1-3 and 3.4.1-6, and Policies 3.3.22,3.4.2-8, and 3.4.2-9. Based on the discussion provided under items 26a through 26c,
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the proposed project will be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and
Policies for ltem 26 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the
proposed project will have a less than significant impact on Housing.
M
No mitioation
red. Residual imoacts will be
I
than sionificant.
N€n€=
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
27a(11. Transportation & Circulation - Roads and Highways - Level
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
of Service (LOS) (PWA)
a) Cause existing
roads within the Regional
Road Network or Local Road Network that are
currently functioning at an acceptable LOS to
function below an acceptable LOS?
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
27a(1)-a.
The project is located in Sexton Canyon and accessed via a private roadway known as
Sexton Canyon Road off of Foothill Road in the City of Ventura approximately 500 feet
west of Victoria Avenue. The project does not have site-specific impacts on any Countymaintained road. The project will generate additional traffic on the Regional Road
Network and local public roads.
oroiect will be limited
The truck traffic and em olovee traffic associated with the
as follows:
One-wav trips
Dailv traffic
volume
averaqed over
the num ber of
operat¡onal
davs in each
calendar month
Maximum
ck
erat
Truckloads
Emplovee Traffic
Number of
One-wav trips
emplovees
10
5
6
3
40
20
12
6
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traffic volume
on anv one dav
The addition of 10 one-way truck trips per day and 6 one-way passenqer car trips per
day is minimal and doesn't have the potential to alter the level of service on any area
roadwav.
To address the cumulative adverse impacts of traffic on the Regional Road Network,
Ventura County Traffic lmpact Mitigation Fee (TIMF) Ordinance 4246 and General Plan
(GP) Policy 4.2.2 require that the Transportation Department of the Public Works
Agency collect a TIMF from development. This development is subject to this
Ordinance. With payment of the TIMF, the level of service (LOS) and safety of the
existing roads would remain consistent with the County's GP.
Based on the above discussion, impacts on traffic circulation will be less than
siqnificant.
Therefere, adverse traffie imBaets relating
SigÊifi€an+
M
itigation/Residual
lm
te level ef
serviee will be "tess Than
pact(s)
No mitiqation requ ired. Residual imoacts will be less than sionificant
N€ne-
Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
27a(21. Transportation & Girculation - Roads and Highways - Safety and Design
PS-M
PS
of Public Roads
(PWA)
a)
Have an Adverse, Significant ProjeclSpecific
or Cumulative lmpact to the Safety and Design
of Roads or lntersections within the Regional
Road Network (RRN) or Local Road Network
(LRN)?
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
27a(2)-a.
The project does not have the potential to alter the level of safety of any County-
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maintained roadway. Furthermore, the project site is accessed via private roads and
roadways in the city's jurisdiction. The project will be recommended for review by the
City of Ventura.
Therefore, adverse traffic impacts relating
to
safety/design
will be "Less
Than
Significant."
M
itigation/Residual
Nln rnifinafinn ranr
lm
pact(s)
rirad Paci dual im AA cts will be I ecc fhan cinnifinanf
Non€=
Of Effect*
N
27a(31. Transportation & Circulation - Roads & Highways
(vcFPD)
a) lf a
private road
or
private access
PS-M
LS
-
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Safety & Design of Private Access
is
proposed, will the design of the private road
meet the adopted Private Road Guidelines
and access standards of the VCFPD as
listed in the lnitial Study Assessment
X
X
X
X
Guidelines?
b) Will the project be consistent with
the
applicable General Plan Goals and Policies
for ltem 27a(3) of the lnitial Study
lmpact Discussion:
27a(3)-a.
No new roads are proposed. Minor improvements may be required for existing access
roads.
27a(3)-b.
M
No mitioation reo uired. Residual impacts will be less than siqnificant.
N€n€=
59
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
27a(41. Transportation & Girculation - Roads & Highways -
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
TacticatAccess (VCFPD)
a)
lnvolve a road or access, public or private,
that complies with VCFPD adopted Private
X
X
X
X
Road Guidelines?
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27a(4) of
lmpact Discussion:
27a(4)-a.
All access is existing and will be required to be installed, maintained and improved
where needed in accordance with Fire Disct access standards.
27a@)-b.
M
No mitioation reo uired. Residual imoacts will be
than sionificant.
N€ne=
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
27b. Transportation & Circulation - Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities (PWA/PIng.)
1)
Cause actual or potential barriers to existing
or planned pedestrian/bicycle facilities?
X
X
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N
2)
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Will the Project have an Adverse, Significant
ProjeclSpecific or Cumulative lmpact to
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities within the
Regional Road Network (RRN) or Local Road
X
X
X
X
Network (LRN)?
3)
Be consistent with the applicable General Plan
Goals and Policies for ltem 27b of the lnitial
Study Assessment Guidelines?
lmpact Discussion:
27b-1.
The project is located in a rural area near the City of Ventura. The use of the property
for a firewood operation and agricultural service and storage yard will not create any
barriers to pedestrian/bicycle facilities. Therefore, adverse impacts relating to the
supplementary addition of pedestrians and bicycles into the area will be "Less Than
Significant."
27b-2.
The project, as proposed, does not have the potential to generate any pedestrian and
bicycle traffic. All traffic will arrive by motorized transport. The adjacent public roadway
is a city maintained road with rural character along the northern boundaries of the City
of Ventura.
Therefore, adverse impacts relating to the supplementary addition of pedestrians and
bicycles into the area would be a "Less Than Significant."
27b-3.
The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27b of the Initial Study
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 4.2.1-1,4.2.1-6, 4.2.1-8, 4.2.1-9 and
4.2.1-10, and Policies 4.2.2-2,4.2.2-8, and 4.2.2-9. Based on the above discussion
under items 27b-1 and 27b-2, the proposed project will be consistent with the applicable
General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27b of the lnitial Study Assessment
Transportation & Circulation - Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
rirarl Rec idual im nanfc will b ê acc fhan ci¡rnifinanf
N€ne=
61
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
27c. Transportation & Girculation - Bus Transit
1) Substantially interfere with existing
bus
transit facilities or routes, or create a
substantial increase in demand for
new bus
transit
General
additional or
X
X
X
X
facilities/services?
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27c of the
lmpact Discussion:
27c-1.
The proposed project will not substantially interfere with existing bus facilities or routes,
or create a substantial increased demand for additional or new bus transit
facilities/services. Therefore, the proposed project will have no impacts on bus transit.
27c-2.
The applicable General Plan Goals and Policy for ltem 27c of the lnitial Study
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 4.2.1-1, 4.2.1-6, 4.2.1-7, 4.2.1-8 and
4.2.1-9, and Policy 4.2.2-8. Based on the above discussion, the proposed project will
be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27c of the
lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less
than significant impact on Transportation & Circulation - Bus Transit.
M
No mitiqation required. No impact has been identified.
None-
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
27d. Transportation & Circulation - Railroads
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lssue (Responsible Department)i
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
1)
lndividually
or
cumulatively, substantially
interfere with an existing railroad's facilities
X
X
X
X
or operations?
General
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27d of lhe
lmpact Discussion:
27d-1.
The proposed project would not interfere with an existing railroad's facilities or
operations. Therefore, the proposed project will have no impacts on Transportation
Railroads.
27d-2.
The applicable General Plan Goals and Policy for ltem 27d of the lnitial Study
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 4.2.1-1, 4.2.1-11, and 4.2.1-12, and
Policy 4.2.2-9. Based on the above discussion, the proposed project will be consistent
with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27d of the lnitial Study
significant impact on Transportation & Circulation - Railroads.
M
itigation/Resid ual lmpact(s)
NI o
rnifinofin n r^^ uired. I\ln tm nanf hqc haan idanfifiod
N€n€=
lssue (Responsible Depart4ent)*
Of Effect**
N
27e. Transportation & Girculation
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
- Airports (Airports)
63
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
N
1) Have the potential to generate complaints
and concerns regarding interference with
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
X
X
airports?
2)
Be located within the sphere of influence of
either County operated airport?
X
X
X
X
General
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27e of the
lmpact Discussion:
27e-1.
The proposed project is located approximately 8.3 miles from the nearest airport (Santa
Paula Airport) and is not anticipated to create any adverse ¡mpacts on airports.
Therefore, the proposed project will have less than significant impacts on aviation
hazards.
27e-2.
The proposed project will not be located within the sphere of influence of either County
operated airport. Therefore, the proposed project will have less than significant impacts
on aviation hazards.
27e-3.
The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27e of the Initial Study
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 4.2.1-1 , 4.2.1-13, and 4.2.1-14, and
Policies 4.2.2-10, and 4.2.2-11. Based on the above discussion provided for items 27e1 and 27e-2, the proposed project will be consistent with the applicable General Plan
Goals and Policies for ltem 27e of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines.
M iti
gation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
re uired. Residual
N€ne=
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
64
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpac"t
Degree Of Effect*"
N
LS
PS-M
PS
27f. Transportation & Girculation - Harbor Facilities (Harbors)
1)
lnvolve construction or an operation that will
increase the demand for commercial boat
traffic and/or adjacent commercial boat
facilities?
X
X
X
X
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27f oÍ lhe
lmpact Discussion:
27f-1.
The proposed project will not involve any construction or any operation that will increase
the demand for commercial boat traffic andior adjacent boat facilities. Therefore, the
proposed project will have no impact on harbor facilities.
27f-2.
The applicable General Plan Goal for ltem 27f of the lnitial Study Assessment
Guidelines is Resources Goal 4.2.1-1. Based on the above discussion, the proposed
project will be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem
27f of the Initial Study Assessment Guidelines.
M
No mitiqation required. No impact has been identified
N€ne=
Of Effects
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
279. Transportation & Circulation - Pipelines
65
Of Effect*
N
1) Substantially interfere with, or compromise
the integrity or affect the operation of, an
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect"*
N
X
X
X
X
LS
PS-M
PS
existing pipeline?
General
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 279 of lhe
lmpact Discussion:
279-1.
There are no pipelines located under the area that will be impacted by the proposed
project. The proposed project will not substantially interfere with, or compromise the
integrity or affect the operation of, an existing pipeline. Therefore, the proposed project
will have no impact on pipeline transportation.
279-2.
The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27g of the lnitial Study
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goa|2.14.1-2, and Policy 2.14.2-4. Based on
the above discussion, the proposed project will be consistent with the applicable
General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 279 of the lnitial Study Assessment
Guidelines.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
No mitioation required. No imoact has been identified.
N€ne,
Of Effect**
N
28a. Water Supply
-
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Quality (EHD)
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N
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
local
requirements as set forth in Section 28a of
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
X
X
General
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 2Ba of the
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
28a-1, and 28a-2.
The proposed project will not require a supply of domestic water. The proposed project
will not have any project-specific or cumulative impacts to water quality.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
N€n€=
N
28b. Water Supply
-
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Quantity (WPD)
67
Of Effect*
LS
N
1)
Have a permanent supply of water?
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
LS
N
X
2) Either individually or cumulatively
PS
X
when
combined with recently approved, current,
and reasonably foreseeable probable future
projects, introduce physical development
that wíll adversely affect the water supply quantity of the hydrologic unit in which the
project site is located?
PS-M
X
X
X
X
General
lmpact Discussion:
28b-1, and 28b-2.
28b-3.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
i
will be less than sionificant.
N€n€-
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
28c. Water Supply - Fire Flow Requirements (VCFPD)
68
Of Effects
N
1)
Meet the required fire flow?
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
X
X
X
X
PS-M
PS
lmpact Discussion:
28c-1.
This project will be required to provide fire suppression through the use of a private
water system which will be required to meet VCFPD standards.
28c-2.
M
N€n€=
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
29a. Waste Treatment & Disposal Facilities - Individualsewage Disposal Systems (EHD)
1) Comply with applicable state and local
requirements as set forth in Section 29a of
X
X
X
X
General
lmpact Discussion:
29a-1, and 29a-2
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The proposed project will not require an individual sewage disposal system. Portable
restrooms will be provided and maintained in a sanitary condition. The proposed project
will not have any project-specific or cumulative impacts relative to sewage disposal.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
rirad Nn tm nanf has been ide nf ifiarl
N€ne=
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect*
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
29b. Waste Treatment & Disposal Facilities - Sewage Collection/Treatment Facilities (EHD)
local
requirements as set forth in Section 29b of
X
X
X
X
General
lmpact Discussion:
29b-1, and 29-b-2.
The proposed project will not require connection to a public sewer. The proposed
project will not have any project-specific or cumulative impacts relative to sewage
col lectio n/treatment faci ities.
I
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
No mitioation reouired. No imoact has been identified
N€n€=
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
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Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
29c. Waste Treatment & Disposal Facilities - Solid Waste Management (PWA)
1)
Have a direct or indirect adverse effect on a
landfill such that the project impairs the
landfill's disposal capacity in terms of
X
X
X
X
reducing its useful life to less than 15 years?
lmpact Discussion:
29c-1.
As required by California Public Resources Code (PRC) 41701, Ventura County's
Countywide Siting Element (CSE), adopted in June 2001 and updated annually,
confirms Ventura County has at least 15 years of disposal capacity available for waste
generated by in-County projects. Because the County currently exceeds the minimum
disposal capacity required by state PRC, the proposed project will have less than
significant project-specific impacts upon Ventura County's solid waste disposal capacity
29c-2.
Ventura County Ordinance 4421 requires all discretionary permit applicants whose
proposed project includes construction and/or demolition activities to reuse, salvage,
recycle, or compost a minimum of 60% of the solid waste generated by their project.
The IWMD's waste diversion program (Form B Recycling Plan/Form C Report) ensures
this 60% diversion goal is met prior to issuance of a final zoning clearance for use
inauguration or occupancy, consistent with the Ventura County General Plan's Waste
Treatment & Disposal Facility Goals 4.4.1-1 and -2 and Policies 4.4.2-1, -2, -4, and -6.
Therefore, the proposed project will have less than significant project-specific impacts,
and will not make a cumulatively considerable contribution to significant cumulative
impacts related to the Ventura County General Plan's goals and policies for solid waste
disposal capacity.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
i
pacts will be less than sionificant
N€ne-
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Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
29d. Waste Treatment & Disposal Facilities - Solid Waste Facitities (EHD)
local
requirements as set forth in Section 29d of
X
X
X
X
Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 29d of the
lmpact Discussion:
29d-1.
The proposed project does not include a solid waste facility. The proposed project will
not have any project-specific or cumulative impacts relating to solid waste facilities.
29d-2.
The proposed project does not include a solid waste facility. The proposed project will
not have any project-specific or cumulative impacts relating to solid waste facilities.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
uired
less than
nifi
N€ne,
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
30. Utilities
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Of Effect**
N
a) lndividually or cumulatively cause
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
a
disruption or re-routing of an existing utility
facility?
b) lndividually or cumulatively
LS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
X
X
X
X
X
X
increase
demand on a utility that results in expansion
of an existing utility facility which has the
potential for secondary environmental
impacts?
c)
lmpact Discussion:
30a.
The proposed project is not anticipated to individually or cumulatively cause a disruption
or re-routing of an existing utility facility. Therefore, the proposed project will have no
impact on utilities.
30b.
The proposed project is not anticipated to individually or cumulatively increase demand
on a utility that results in expansion of an existing utility facility which has the potential
for secondary environmental impacts. Therefore, the proposed project will have no
impact on utilities.
30c.
Assessment Guidelines arer Resources Goal 4.5.1, and Policies 4.5.2-1, 4.5.2-2, and
4.5.2-3. Based on the above discussion, the proposed project will be consistent with
the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 30 of the lnitial Study
significant impact on Utilities.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
No mitioation reouired. No im D act has been identified.
N€n€-
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lssue (Responsible Department)r
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
31a. Flood Gontrol FacilitiesMatercourses - Watershed Protection District (WPD)
1) Either directly or indirectly, impact flood
control facilities and watercourses by
obstructing, impairing, diverting, impeding,
or altering the characteristics of the flow of
water, resulting in exposing adjacent
property and the community to increased
X
X
X
X
risk for flood hazards?
General
lmpact Discussion:
31a-1, and 31-a-2.
Sexton Canyon and Lake Canyon are Ventura County Watershed Protection District
(District) jurisdictional redline channels which traverse the site. Proposed Upper
Woodlot (Section 'A') as illustrated on the submitted project Site Plan (Sheet 1 of 3)
prepared by Sespe Consulting lnc., (not dated) is situated approximately 665 feet
westerly of Sexton Canyon. Vehicular access to Section 'A' is off of Sexton Canyon
Road and cross the District's jurisdictional redline channel. District records verify that
this access was constructed without a District Watercourse Permit and is therefore, an
illegal activity as defined in the Ventura County Watershed Protection District Ordinance
WP-2 effective October 10,2013. As persaid Ordinance, no person shall impair, divert,
impede or alter the characteristics of the flow of water running in a watercourse, or
establish any new drainage connection to a District jurisdictional channel, without first
obtaining a written permit from the District. Where applicable, Watercourse or
Encroachment Permit applications must be submitted to the District for any proposed
work. lt is the Ventura County Watershed Protection District's standard that the peak
flow after development cannot exceed the peak flow under existing conditions for any
frequency of event.
Further, Lake Canyon Woodlot (Section'B') as illustrated on the submitted project Site
Plan (sheet 1 of 3) prepared by Sespe consulting lnc., (not dated), is situated
immediately adjacent and easterly of Lake Canyon and crosses the District's
jurisdictional redline channel at three (3) locations. District records verify that these
three access points were constructed without District Watercourse Permits and are
therefore illegal activities as defined in the Ventura County Watershed Protection
District Ordinance WP-2 effective October 10,2013.
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The District hereby deems the project to be lncomplete for our area of concern and
requests that the Applicant obtain Watercourse Permits from the District at this time and
prior to the District deeming the project complete.
M
N€ne,
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
31b. Flood Control FacilitiesMatercourses - Other Facilities (PWA)
1) Result in the possibility of deposition of
sediment and debris materials within
X
existing channels and allied obstruction of
flow?
2)
3)
X
lmpact the capacity of the channel and the
potential for overflow during design storm
conditions?
X
X
Result in the potential for increased runoff
and the effects on Areas of Special Flood
Hazard and regulatory channels both on
and off site?
X
X
4) lnvolve an
increase in flow to and from
natural and man-made drainage channels
and facilities?
X
X
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
31b-1.
The project runoff will be by sheetflow along the existing topograpy of the site and will
enter natural areas. The project and subsequent runoff leaving existing impervious
surfaces will not create an obstruction of flow in the existing drainage as and runoff will
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be similar to the present conditions and not concentrate flow and allow erosion and
subsequent deposition within existing channels. The wood storage areas will utilize
straw wattles on a seasonal basis to control sediment from leaving the storage area and
entering the drainage channel (Sespe Consulting, November 20,2014, page 5).
31b-2.
The project runoff will be by sheetflow along the existing topograpy of the site and will
enter natural areas. The project and subsequent runoff leaving existing impervious
surfaces will not create an obstruction of flow in the existing drainage as the impervious
surfaces are about the same as presently exists and runoff will be similar to the present
conditions and not impact the capacity of the downstream channel or create a potential
for overflow in the existing channel.
31b-3.
No, the project runoff will be returned to existing natural conditions that will be similar to
the present offsite flow and no increase in effects on Areas of Special Flood Hazard
than the pre-project condition.
31b-4.
The project will not result in an increase in flow due to the impervious surface area
proposed by this project, the runoff will be returned to the natural sheetflow condition
prior to entering the existing drainages. The impact to the natural and man made
channels and facilities is less than significant due to the very small area of impervious
surface and return to natural sheet flow conditions.
31b-5.
The project will not result in an increase in flow due to the impervious surface area of
this project, as the impervious area is similar to the present conditions. Therefore, there
are no impacts to drainage facilities not owned by the Watershed Protection District.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
N€ne=
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
32. Law EnforcemenUEmergency Services (Sheriff)
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Of Effect*
N
a)
Have the potential to increase demand for
law enforcement or emergency services?
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
LS
N
X
X
X
X
PS-M
PS
lmpact Discussion:
32a.
The proposed project is not anticipated to have a significant impact on law enforcement
or emergency services. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than significant
impact on law enforcemenVemergency services.
32b.
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 4.7.1-1 through -7, and Policies 4.7.2-1
through -5. Based on the above discussion, the proposed project will be consistent with
the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 30 of the lnitial Study
Assessment Guidelines.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
No mitioation reouired. Residual imoacts will be less than sionificant
N€n€=
Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
33a. Fire Protection Services - Distance and Response (VGFPD)
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Of Effect**
lssue (Re,sponsible Department)*
N
1) Be located in excess of five
LS
PS-M
PS
Gumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
LS
N
PS-M
PS
miles,
measured from the apron of the fire station
to the structure or pad of the proposed
structure, from a full{ime paid fire
X
X
department?
2) Require additional fire stations
and
personnel, given the estimated response
time from the nearest full-time paid fire
department to the project site?
X
X
X
X
General
lmpact Discussion:
33a-1.
This project will be located within the response distance to the nearest fire station
33a-2.
No new fire stations or personnel will be required.
33a-3.
This project will meet the goals and policies of the general plan.
M
N€n€=
Of Effect*
N
33b. Fire Protection Services
-
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Personnel, Equipment, and Facilities (VCFPD)
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Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
1)
Result in the need for additional personnel?
X
X
2)
Magnitude or the distance from existing
facilities indicate that a new facility or
X
X
X
X
LS
PS-M
PS
additional equipment will be required?
General
lmpact Discussion:
33b-1.
No new personnel will be required
33b-2.
No new facilities or equipment will be required
33b-3.
M
itigation/Residual
Im
pact(s)
No mitiqation required. No impact has been identified
N€n€=
Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
34a. Education - Schools
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N
1)
Substantially interfere with the operations of
an existing school facility?
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect*
LS
PS-M
PS
N
X
X
X
X
LS
PS-M
PS
lmpact Discussion:
34a-1.
The proposed project would not interfere with the operations of an existing school
facility. Therefore, the proposed project will have no impact on Education Schools
34a-2.
The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 34a-2 of the lnitial Study
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goal 4.9.1-1 , and Policies 4.9.2-1 and 4.9.2-2,
Piru Area Plan 4.2.1-1, 4.2.1-2, 4.2.1-3. Based on the above discussion, the proposed
project will be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem
34a-2 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines.
M
N€ne=
Of Effect*
N
LS
PS-M
PS
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
34b. Education - Public Libraries (Lib. Agency)
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lssue (Responsibte Department)*
Of Effect*
N
1)
2)
Substantially interfere with the operations of
an existing public library facility?
LS
PS.M
PS
Gumulâtive lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
N
LS
PS,M
PS
X
Put additional demands on a public library
facility which is currently
deemed
X
individuals to access
public library facilities by private vehicle or
alternative transportation modes?
X
overcrowded?
3) Limit the ability of
4)
ln combination with other approved projects
in its vicinity, cause a public library facility to
become overcrowded?
X
General
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
34b-1.
The proposed project will not interfere with the operation of any existing public library
facility. Therefore, the proposed project will have no impact on education - public
libraries.
34b-2.
The proposed project will not put additional demands on a public library facility which is
currently deemed overcrowded. Therefore, the proposed project will have no impact on
education - public libraries.
34b-3.
The proposed project will not limit the ability of individuals to access public library
facilities by private vehicle or alternative transportation modes. Therefore, the pioposed
project will have no impact on education - public libraries.
34b-4.
The proposed project will not limit the ability of individuals to access public library
facilities by private vehicle or alternative transportation modes. Therefore, the pioposed
project will have no impact on education - public libraries.
34b-5.
The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 34b of the lnitial Study
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 4.9.1-1and 4.g.1-S, and Policy 4.9.2-3.
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Based on the above discussion, the proposed project will be consistent with the
applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 34b of the lnitial Study Assessment
Public Libraries.
M
itigation/Residual
lm
pact(s)
N€ne=
Cumulative lmpact
Degree Of Effect**
Of Effect**
N
LS
PS-M
PS
N
LS
PS-M
PS
35. Recreation Facilities (GSA)
a) Cause an increase in the demand for
recreation, parks, and/or trails and
X
X
X
X
X
X
corridors?
b) Cause a decrease in recreation, parks,
and/or trails or corridors when measured
against the following standards:
.
.
.
Local Parks/Facilities - 5 acres of
developable land (less than 15% slope)
per 1,000 population;
Reqional Parks/Facilities - 5 acres of
developable land per 1,000 population;
of,
RegionalTrails/Corridors - 2.5 miles per
1,000 population?
c)
lmpede future development
of
Parks/Facilities and/or
Recreation
Regional
Trails/Corridors?
d) Be consistent with the applicable
General
X
X
lmpact Discussion:
35a
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The proposed project will not cause an increase in demand for recreation, parks, or
trails and corridors. Therefore, the proposed project will have no impact on recreation
facilities.
35b.
The proposed project will not cause a decrease in recreation, parks, and/or trails or
corridors. Therefore, the proposed project will have no impact on recreation facilities.
35c.
The proposed project is not anticipated to impede future development of Recreation
Parks/Facilities and/or Regional Trails/Corridors. Therefore, the proposed project will
have no impact on recreation facilities.
35d.
Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 4.10.1-1 through -7, and Policies 4.10.21 through -6. Based on the above discussion, the proposed project will be consistent
with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 35 of the lnitial Study
significant impact on Recreation Facilities.
M
N€n€=
*Key to the agencies/departments that are responsible
for the analysis of the items above:
Airports - Department Of Airports
AG. - Agricultural Department
VCAPCD - Air Pollution Control District
EHD - Environmental Health Division VCFPD - Fire Protection District
GSA - General Services Agency
Harbors - Harbor Department
Lib. Agency - Library Services Agency Plng. - Planning Division
PWA - Public Works Agency
Sheriff - Sheriffs Department
WPD - Watershed Protection District
**Key to lmpact Degree of Effect:
N - No lmpact
LS - Less than Significant lmpact
PS-M - Potentially Significant but Mitigable lmpact
PS - Potentially Significant lmpact
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Section
G
-
Mandatory Findings of Significance
Based on the information contained within Section B:
Yes
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-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
No
X
prehistory?
2.
Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to
the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A
short-term impact on the environment is one that occurs in a
relatively brief, definitive period
X
of time while long-term
impacts will endure well into the future).
3.
Does the project have impacts that are individually limited,
but cumulatively considerable? "Cumulatively considerable"
means that
the
incremental effects
of a
project ate
considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of
past projects, the etfect of other current projects, and the
X
effect of probable future projects. (Several projects may
have relatively small individual impacts on two or more
resources, but the total of those impacts on the environment
is significant.)
4.
Does the project have environmental effects that will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly
or indirectly?
X
Findings Discussion:
1. As stated
above in Section B, ltem 4, the proposed project will not cause significant
impacts on biological resources. Therefore, the proposed project will not pose any
threat to fish and wildlife, nor will it degrade the quality of the environment.
2.
As stated above in Section A, the proposed project does not include any new
development. The use of the project site for firewood operations and agricultural
equipment service and storage will not create any significant impacts that would
affect long term environmental goals.
3.
As stated in Sections A and B, the proposed project will not create any impacts that
are individually limited but cumulatively considerable.
4.
As stated in Section B, the proposed project does not involve the use of hazardous
mater¡als in a manner that pose any unusual risks. The proposed project does not
involve noise that will interfere with surrounding uses, traffic hazards, adverse
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Section D - Determination of Environmental Document
Based on this initial evaluation
t1
tx1
I find the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment, and
a Negative Declaration should 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
measure(s) described in Section B of the lnitial Study will be applied to the project. A
Mitigated Negative Declaration should be prepared.
I1
t1
I find the proposed project, individually and/or cumulatively, MAY have a significant
effect on the environment and an Environmental lmpact Report (ElR) is required.*
I
find that the proposed project MAY have
a
"potentially significant impact" or
"potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one
effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable
legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the
earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An Environmental lmpact Report is
required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.*
t1
I find that
although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards,
and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Negative
Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the
proposed project, nothing further is required.
Jay Dobrowalski, Case Planner
Date
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Location Map
Attachment 2 - Project Plans
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section
D
- Determination
of Environmentar Document
Based on this initial evaluation:
tl
I find the proposed project
txl I
could not have a significant effect on the environment, and
ative Declara tion should
be
red
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
measure(s) described in Section B of the lnitial Study will be applied to the proje-ct. A
Mitigated Negative Declaration should be prepared.
tì
tl
tl
fi n d the proposed proje ct ind ivid ua ly an d/or cu m ulat ively
effect o n t h e e nvt ron me nt and an Env lron m e ntal
MA
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have a stg n ificant
IS
u red
I find that the proposed prolect MAy have a "potentially significant impact,, or
"potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the envirónmãnt, but at least one
effect'1 ) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable
legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the
earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, An Environmental lmpact Report is
required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed *
fi nd that a Ith o u s h th propos ed p roject cou td have a SI gn ifica nt effect o n the
env ron ment, beca use
pote ntia ly stg nifica nt effe cts ( a) ha VC been ana lyzed
a deq u ate v n a n ea rlier E R or N eg ative Decl aration p u rsuant to pplica ble S ta nd ard S
a nd ( b ) have bee n avoided or m itig ated purs u ant to th at ea rlier EI R or N eg
ative
Decl aratio n n clu di n s revtsto ns or mitigati o n m eas u res t h at are tm posed upon the
propose d p roject, noth ng fu rther ts required
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Date
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Location Map
Attachment 2 - Project Plans
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Permiftee: Atmore Firewood
PL14-0170
2016 APNs: 064-0-'100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-170-42, -43
Conditions for Gonditional Use Permit Gase No.
Date of Planning Director Hearing: June 23,
Date of
Approval:
Operational
days per
month
(Monday
through
Saturdav)
24
25
26
27
Page2 of 28
Maximum
number of
one-way
truck trips in
a calendar
month
240
250
260
270
Maximum
number
Employee
traffic
truckloads
(one-way
trips)
120
125
130
135
144
150
156
162
The average daily employee traffic is limited to 6 one-way trips for 3 employees.
On peak operational days, the employee traffic will be up to 12 one-way trips for
6 employees.
the upper wood
and in support of the ranching activities on the subject property.
lot.
2.
Site Maintenance
Purpose: To ensure that the CUP area is maintained in a neat and orderly manner so
as not to create any hazardous conditions or unsightly conditions which are visible from
outside the CUP area.
Requirement: The Permittee shall maintain the project site in compliance with the
described uses outlined in Condition No. 1 (Permitted Land Uses). Only equipment
and/or materials which the Planning Director determines to substantially comply with
Condition No. 1 (Permitted Land Uses), or which are authorized by any subsequent
amendments to this CUP, shall be stored on the property during the life of this CUP.
Documentation: Pursuant to Condition No. 1 (Permitted Land Uses), the CUP and any
amendments thereto.
Timing: Prior to occupancy and for the life of the permit.
Monitoring and Reporting: The County Buildíng lnspector, Public Works Grading
lnspector, Fire Marshall, and/or Planning Division staff has the authority to conduct
periodic site inspections to ensure the Permittee's ongoing compliance with this
Permittee; Atmore Firewood
PL14-0170
2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-1 70-42, -43
Conditions for Conditional Use Permit Gase No.
Date of
Approval:
Page 3 of 28
condition consistent with the requirements of S 8114-3 of the Ventura County NonCoastal Zoning Ordinance.
3.
CUP Modification
undertaking any operational or construction-related activity which is not
expressly described in these conditions or Project Description, the Permittee shall first
contact the Planning Director to determine if the proposed activity requires a
modification of this CUP. The Planning Director may, at the Planning Director's sole
discretion, require the Permittee to file a written and/or mapped description of the
proposed activity in order to determine if a CUP modification is required. lf a CUP
modification is required, the modification shall be subject to:
Prior
to
a.
b.
4.
The modification approval standards of the Ventura County Ordinance Code
in effect at the time the modification application is acted on by the Planning
Director; and,
Environmental review, as required pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA; California Public Resources Code, S 21000-21178) and
the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, S 15000-15387), as amended from time to time.
Construction Activities
Prior to any construction, the Permittee shall obtain a Zoning Clearance for construction
from the Planning Division, and a Building Permit from the Building and Safety Division.
Prior to any grading, the Permittee shall obtain a Grading Permit from the Public Works
Agency.
5.
Acceptance of Conditions and Sc
ule of Enforcement Resoonses
The Permittee's acceptance of this CUP and/or commencement of construction and/or
operations under this CUP shall constitute the Permittee's formal agreement to comply
with all conditions of this CUP. Failure to abide by and comply with any condition for the
granting of this CUP shall constitute grounds for enforcement action provided in the
Ventura County Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance (2011, Article 14), which shall include,
but is not limited to, the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Public reporting of violations to the Planning Commission and/or Board of
Supervisors;
Suspension of the permitted land uses (Condition No. 1);
Modification of the CUP conditions listed herein;
Recordation of a "Notice of Noncompliance" on the deed to the subject
property;
The imposition of civil administrative penalties; and/or
Revocation of this CUP.
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Permittee: Atmore Firewood
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Conditions for Conditional Use Permit Case No.
Date of
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The Permittee is responsible for being aware of and complying with the CUP conditions
and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
6.
Time Limits
a.
Use inauguration:
i.
ii.
iii.
b.
The approval decision for this CUP becomes effective upon the
expiration of the 1O-day appeal period following the approval decision,
or when any appeals of the decision are finally resolved. Once the
approval decision becomes effective, the Permittee must obtain a
Zoning Clearance for use inauguration in order to initiate the land uses
provided in Condition No. 1 (Project Description).
This CUP shall expire and become null and void if the Permittee fails to
obtain a Zoning Clearance for use inauguration within one year [see the
see the Ventura County Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance (2011, S 81114.7)l from the granting or approval of this CUP. The Planning Director
may grant a one-year extension of the deadline to obtain the Zoning
Clearance for use inauguration if the Permittee can demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the Planning Director that the Permittee has made a
diligent effort to inaugurate the permitted land use, and the Permittee
has requested the time extension in writing at least 30 days prior to the
one year expiration date.
Prior to the issuance of the Zoning Clearance for use inauguration, all
fees and charges billed to that date by any county agency, as weil as
any fines, penalties, and sureties, must be paid in full. After issuance of
the Zoning Clearance for use inauguration, any final billed processing
fees must be paid within 30 days of the billing date or the County may
revoke this CUP.
Permit Life or Operations Period:
This CUP will expire on [insert date, 20 years]. The lack of additional
notification of the expiration date provided by the County to the Permittee
shall not constitute grounds to continue the uses that are authorized by this
CUP after the CUP expiration date. The uses authorized by this cup may
continue after the CUP expiration date if:
1. The Permittee has filed
2.
a permit modification application
pursuant to Section 8181-10.4 of the Ventura County Coastal
Zoning Ordinance prior to [insert date, 20 years]; and
The County decision-maker grants the requested modification.
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Conditions for Gonditional Use Permit Gase No.
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Date of
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The uses authorized by this cuP may continue during processing of a
timely-filed modification application in accordance with Section 8111-6 of
the Ventura County Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance.
7
iance with Other
ume
to this CUP
Re
Purpose: To ensure compliance with and notification of federal, state, or local
government regulatory agencies that have requirements that pertain to the project
(Condition No. 1, above) that is the subject of this CUP.
Requirement: Upon the request of the Planning Director, the Permittee shall provide
the Planning Division with documentation (e.9., copies of permits or agreements from
other agencies, which are required pursuant to a condition of this CUP) to verify that the
Permittee has obtained or satisfied all applicable federal, state, and local entitlements
and conditions that pertain to the project.
Documentation: The Permittee shall provide this documentation
to the County
Planning Division in the form that is acceptable to the agency issuing the entitlement or
clearance, to be included in the Planning Division project file.
Timing: The documentation shall be submitted to the Planning Division prior to the
issuance of the Zoning Clearance for Use lnauguration as dictated by the respective
agency.
Monitoring and Reporting: The Planning Division maintains the documentation
provided by the Permittee in the respective project file. ln the event that the federal,
state, or local government regulatory agency prepares new documentation due to
changes in the project or the other agency's requirements, the Permittee shall submit
the new documentation within 30 days of receipt of the documentation from the other
agency.
8
uirements
nditions On-S
Purpose: To ensure full and proper notice of permit requirements and conditions
affecting the use of the subject property.
Requirement: Unless otherwise required by the Planning Director, the Permittee shall
notify, in writing, the Property Owner(s) of record, contractors, and all other parties and
vendors regularly dealing with the daily operation of the proposed activities, of the
pertinent conditions of this CUP.
Documentation: The Permittee shall present to the Planning Division copíes of the
conditions, upon the Planning Division's request.
Gonditions for Conditional Use Permit Gase No. PL14-0170
Date of Planning Director Hearing: June 23, 2016
APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-1TO-42, -43
Date of
Approval:
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Timing: Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for use inauguration and
until
expiration of the CUP.
Monitoring and Reporting: The Planning Division has the authority to conduct periodic
site inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with this condition consistent with the
requirements of S 8114-3 of the Ventura County Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance.
9.
Recorded Notice of
Use Entitlement
Purpose: ln order to comply with $ 8111-8.3 of the Ventura County
Non-Coastal
Zoning Ordinance a notice shall be recorded on the deed of the subject property that
describes the responsibilities of the Property Owner and Permittee for compliance with
applicable permit conditions and regulations.
Requirement: The Permittee and Property Owner of record shall sign, have notarized,
and record with the Office of the County Recorder, a Notice of Land Use Entitlement
form furnished by the Planning Division, for tax assessor's parcel that is subject to this
CUP.
Documentation: Recorded Notice of Land Use Entitlement.
Timing: Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for use inauguration
Monitoring and Reporting: The Permittee shall return a copy of the recorded Notice
of Land use Entitlement to the Planning Division for the project file.
10. Condition Com iance. Enforcement. and Other Resoonsibilities
a. Cost Responsibilities: The Permittee shall bear the full costs of all staff
time, material costs, or consultant costs associated with the approval of
studies, generation of studies or reports, on-going permit compliance, and
monitoring programs as described below in Condition 10.b. Specifically, the
Permittee shall bear the full costs of the following:
condition compliance costs which include, but are not limited to, staff
time, material costs, or consultant costs associated with the approval of
studies, generation of studies or reports, ongoing permit condition
compliance review, and CEQA Mitigation Monítoring/other monitoring
programs; and,
monitoring and enforcement costs required by the Ventura County Noncoastal Zoning ordinance (2011, S s714-3). The Permittee, or the
Permittee's successors-in-interest, shall bear the full costs incurred by
the County or its contractors for inspection and monitoring, and for
enforcement activities related to the resolution of confirmed violations.
Enforcement activities shall be in response to confirmed violations and
may include such measures as inspections (which may include
weekday and/or weekend inspections), public reports, penalty hearings,
i.
ii.
Conditions for Conditional Use Permit Gase No. PL14-0170
Date of Pfanning Director Hearing: June 23, 2016
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Date of Approval:
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forfeiture of securities, and suspension of this CUP. Costs will be billed
at the contract rates in effect at the time enforcement actions are
required. The Permittee shall be billed for said costs and penalties
pursuant to the Ventura County Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance ($
8114-s.4).
b.
Establishment of Revolving Compliance Accounts: Within 10 calendar days
of the effective date of the decision on this CUP, the Permittee, or the
Permittee's successors-in-interest, shall submit the following deposit and
reimbursement agreement to the Planning Director:
a payment of $500.00 for deposit into a revolving condition compliance
and enforcement account to be used by the Planning Division to cover
i.
costs incurred for Condition Compliance review (Condition 10.a,
above), monitoring and enforcement (Condition 10.c, below). The
$500.00 deposit may be modified to a higher amount by mutual
ii.
c.
agreement between the Permittee and the Planning Director; and,
a signed and fully executed County RMA reimbursement agreement,
which is subject to the Permittee's right to challenge any charges
obligating the Permittee to pay all Condition Compliance review,
monitoring, and enforcement costs.
Monitoring
and
Enforcement
Costs: The $500.00
deposit
and
reimbursement agreement (Condition 10.b, above) are required to ensure
that funds are available for legitimate and anticipated costs incurred for
Condition Compliance. All permits issued by the Planning Division may be
reviewed and the sites inspected no less than once every three years,
unless the terms of the permit require more frequent inspections. These
funds shall cover costs for any regular compliance inspections or the
resolution of confirmed violations of the conditions of this CUP andior the
Ventura County Non-CoastalZoning Ordinance that may occur.
d. Billing Process: The
Permittee shall pay any written invoices from the
Planning Division within 30 days of receipt of the request. Failure to pay the
invoice shall be grounds for suspension, modification, or revocation of this
CUP. The Permittee shall have the right to challenge any charge prior to
payment.
11. Defense
a
lndemnitv
As a condition of CUP issuance and use including adjustment, modification, or renewal
thereof, the Permittee agrees to:
a.
Defend, at the Permittee's sole expense, against any claim, action or
proceeding brought against the County by a third party challenging either
the County's decision to issue this CUP or the manner in which the County
is interpreting or enforcing the conditions of this CUP. The County shall
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promptly notify Permittee of any such claim, action or proceeding and shall
cooperate fully in the defense.
b. lndemnify the County against any settlements, awards, or judgments,
including attorney's fees, arising out of, or resulting from, any claim, action
or proceeding described in Section 11(a) above. Upon written demand from
the County, the Permittee shall reimburse the County for any and all court
costs and/or attorney's fees which the County may be required by a court to
pay as a result of any such claim, action or proceeding the Permittee
defended pursuant to Section 1 1(a) above. The County may, at its sole
discretion, participate in the defense of any such claim, action or proceeding
through its own legal counsel, but such participation shall not relieve the
Permittee of the Permittee's obligations under this condition.
c. Except with respect to claims arising from the County's sole negligence or
intentional misconduct, the Permittee shall also indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the County, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all
claims, actions, proceedings, demands, costs, and expenses, including
attorney's fees, judgments, fines or liabilities arising out of the construction,
maintenance, or operations described in Condition No. 1 (Permitted Land
Uses), as it may be subsequently modified pursuant to the conditions of this
CUP. The County shall promptly notify Permittee of any such claim, action
or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. The County may, at
its sole discretion, participate in the defense of any such legal action
through its own legal counsel, but such participation shall not relieve the
Permittee of the Permittee's obligations under this condition.
d. Neither the issuance of this CUP, nor compliance with the conditions
thereof, shall relieve the Permittee from any responsibility
othenruise
imposed by law for damage to persons or property; nor shall the issuance of
this CUP serye to impose any liability upon the County, its officers, or
employees for injury or damage to persons or proper-ty.
12. lnvalidation of Condition(s)
lf any of the conditions or limitations of this CUP are held to be invalid in whole or in part
the
remaining CUP conditions or limitations. ln the event that any condition imposing a fee,
exaction, dedication, or other mitigation measure is challenged by the Permittee in an
actíon filed in a court of competent jurisdiction, or threatened to be filed therein, the
Permittee shall be required to fully comply with this CUP, including without limitation, by
remitting the fee, exaction, dedication, and/or by othenruise performing all mitigatioñ
measures being challenged. This CUP shall continue in full force unless, until and only
to the extent invalidated by a final, binding judgment issued in such action.
by a court of competent jurisdiction, that holding shall not invalidate any of
lf a court of competent jurisdiction invalidates any condition in whole or in part, and the
invalidation would change the findings and/or the mítigation measures associated with
the approval of this CUP, at the discretion of the Planning Director, the Planning
Commission may review the project and impose substitute feasible conditions/mitigatioñ
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measures to adequately address the subject matter of the invalidated condition. The
Planning Commission shall make the determination of adequacy. lf the Planning
Commission cannot identify substitute feasible conditions/mitigation measures to
replace the invalidated condition, and cannot identify overriding considerations for the
significant impacts that are not mitigated to a level of insignificance as a result of the
invalidation of the condition, then this CUP may be revoked.
13. Consultant Review of lnformation and Consultant Work
The County and all other County permitting agencies for this land use have the option of
referring any and all special studies that these conditions require to an independent and
qualified consultant for review and evaluation of issues beyond the expertise or
manpower of County staff.
Prior to the County engaging any independent consultants or contractors pursuant to
the conditions of this CUP, the County shall confer in writing with the Permittee
regarding the necessary work to be contracted, as well as the costs of such work.
Whenever feasible, the County will use the lowest bidder. Any decisions made by
County staff in reliance on consultant or contractor work may be appealed pursuant to
the appeal procedures contained in the Ventura County Zoning Ordinance Code then in
effect.
The Permittee may hire private consultants to conduct work required by the County, but
only if the consultant and the consultant's proposed scope-of-work are first reviewed
and approved by the County. The County retains the right to hire its own consultants to
evaluate any work that the Permittee or a contractor of the Permittee undertakes. ln
accordance with Condition No. 10 above, if the County hires a consultant to review any
work undertaken by the Permittee, or hires a consultant to review the work undertaken
by a contractor of the Permittee, the hiring of the consultant will be at the Permittee's
expense.
14. Relationship of CUP Conditions, Laws and Other Permits
The Permittee shall design, maintain, and operate the CUP area and any facilities
thereon in compliance with all applicable requirements and enactments of Federal,
State, and County authorities. ln the event of conflict between various requirements,
the more restrictive requirements shall apply. ln the event the Planning Director
determines that any CUP condition contained herein is in conflict with any other CUP
condition contained herein, when principles of law do not provide to the contrary, the
CUP condition most protective of public health and safety and environmental resources
shall prevail to the extent feasible.
No condition of this CUP for uses allowed by the Ventura County Ordinance Code shall
be interpreted as permitting or requiring any violation of law,'lawful rules or regulations,
or orders of an authorized governmental agency. Neither the issuance of this CUP, nor
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of this CUP, shall relieve the Permittee from
any
responsibility othenruise imposed by law for damage to persons or property.
A business tax certificate and regulatory licenses shall be obtained for operation of the
firewood processing facility and the contractor's service and storage yard.
15. Contact Person
Purpose: To designate a person responsible for responding to complaints
Requirement: The Permittee shall designate a contact person(s) to respond to
complaints from citizens and the County which are related to the permitted uses of this
CUP. The designated contact person shall be available, via telecommunication, 24
hours a day.
Documentation: The Permittee shall provide the Planning Director with the contact
information (e.9., name and/or position title, address, business and cell phone numbers,
and email addresses) of the Permittee's field agent who receives all orders, notices, and
communications regarding matters of condition and code compliance at the CUP site.
Timing:
Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for use inauguration, the
Permittee shall provide the Planning Division the contact information of the Permittee's
field agent(s) for the project file. lf the address or phone number of the Permittee's field
agent(s) should change, or the responsibility is assigned to another person, the
Permittee shall provide the Planning Division with the new information in writing within
three calendar days of the change in the Permittee's field agent.
Monitoring and Reporting: The Planning Division maintains the contact information
provided by the Permittee in the respective project file. The Planning Division has the
authority to periodically confirm the contact information consistent with the requirements
of $ 8114-3 of the Ventura County Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance.
16. Reoortino of Maior lncidents
Purpose: To ensure that the Planning Director is notified of major incidents within the
CUP area.
Requirement: The Permittee shall immediately notify the Planning Director by
telephone, email, FAX, and/or voicemail of any incidents (e.9., fires, explosions, spills,
landslides, or slope failures) that could pose a hazard to life or property inside or outside
the CUP area.
Documentation: Upon request of any County agency, the Permittee shall provide a
written report of any incident that shall include, but is not limited to: a description of the
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facts of the incident; the corrective measures used, if any; and, the steps taken to
prevent a recurrence of the incident.
Timing: The Permittee shall provide the written report to the requesting County agency
and Planning Division within seven days of the request.
Monitoring and Reporting: The Planning Division maintains any documentation
provided by the Permittee related to major incidents in the CUP file.
17. Chanqe of Owner and/or Permittee
Purpose: To ensure that the Planning Division is properly and promptly notified of any
change of ownership or change of Permittee affecting the CUP site.
Requirement: The Permittee shall file, as an initial notice with the Planning Director,
the new name(s), address(es), telephone/FAX number(s), and email addresses of the
new owner(s), lessee(s), operator(s) of the permitted uses, and the company officer(s).
The Permittee shall provide the Planning Director with a final notice once the transfer of
ownership andior operational control has occurred.
Documentation: The initial notice must be submitted with the new Property Owner's
andior Permittee's contact information. The final notice of transfer must include the
effective date and time of the transfer and a letter signed by the new Property Owner(s),
lessee(s), and/or operator(s) of the permitted uses acknowledging and agreeing to
comply with all conditions of this CUP.
Timing: The Permittee shall provide written notice to the Planning Director 10 calendar
days prior to the change of ownership or change of Permittee. The Permittee shall
provide the final notice to the Planning Director within 15 calendar days of the effective
date of the transfer.
Monitoring and Reporting: The Planning Division maintains notices submitted by the
Permittee in the project file and has the authority to periodically confirm the information
consistent with the requirements of S 8114-3 of the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance.
ll.
Environmental Health Division (EHD) Gonditions
18. Hazardous Materials Manaqement
The storage, handling, and disposal of any potentially hazardous material must be done
in compliance with applicable state regulations.
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VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY (PWA) CONDITIONS
lll. Transportation Division
l9.Traffic lmoact Mit iqation Fee
Purpose: To address the cumulative adverse impacts of traffic on the Regional Road
Network, TIMF Ordinance 4246 and County General Plan (GP) 4.2.2 require that the
PWA Transportation Department collect a TIMF.
Requirement: The applicanUpermittee shall deposit with the PWA Transportation
Department a TIMF. The trip generation rate and TIMF will be calculated based on the
applicant's information. The applicanVpermittee may choose to submit additional
information or provide a Traffic Study to supplement the information currently provided
to establish the trip generation rate. The TIMF may be adjusted for inflation at the time
of deposit in accordance with the latest version of the Engineering News Record
Construction Cost lndex. Based on the applicant's information, the TIMF due to the
County would be:
$844.16 = 16 ADT** x $52.76"** / ADT
16 ADT** = 10 ADT + 6 ADT
10 ADT = 10 one-way trips per operational day (5 truckloads per day)
6 ADT = 3 Employees x 2 Trips I Day
Notes
1
2
3
4
** The trip generation is based on applicant's information provided in
lt[ay 27,2016letter from Sespe Consulting.
***
County TIMF for Ventura Traffic lmpact District #10.
The traffic generated by the project/development is below the threshold for
the City of Ventura, therefore the TIMF for the City will not be collected.
The trips generated by the projecVdevelopment shall be used as a
baseline level so that the TIMF may be computed for future increases in
the trip generation. Based on the applicant's information, the baseline
level is '10 one-way truck trips per operational day (5 truckloads per
operational day) and six (6) employee one-way trips per operational day.
Documentation: The applicanUpermittee shall come
to the PWA Transportation
Department counter, fill out the TIMF form, and pay the TIMF.
Timing: This condition shall be met prior to the issuance of the Zoning Clearance for
a
Use lnauguration.
Monitoring
& Reporting: The PWA Transportation
Department will review and
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approve the payment of the TIMF
20. Other Aqencv Review
When a projecVdevelopment is adjacent to a state route, in a city sphere of influence, or
of interest to a municipal advisory comm¡ttee, then the PWA Transportation Department
recommends review by other agencies, committees, or stakeholders. The project is
accessed via roadways under the City of Ventura jurisdiction; therefore the City of
Ventura should also review the project.
lV. Enqineerinq Services Department
21. Gradinq Permit
Purpose: ln order to ensure the Permittee performs all grading in compliance with
Appendix J of the Ventura County Building Code.
Requirement: The Permittee shall submit a grading plan showing existing and
proposed elevations to the Public Works Agency's Development and lnspection
Services Division for review and approval. lf a grading permit is required, a State
licensed civil engineer must prepare and submit the grading plans to Development and
lnspection Services Divisíon for review and approval. The Permittee must post sufficient
surety in order to ensure proper completion of the proposed grading.
Documentation: lf a grading permit is required, all materials, as detailed on Public
Works Agency Form DS-37 and/or DS-44, must be submitted to Development and
lnspection Services Division for review and approval.
Timing: All applicable documentation, as specified above, must be approved prior to
issuance of a Building Permit.
Monitoring & Reporting: Public Works Agency engineers will review grading plans
and reports for compliance with Ventura County codes, ordinances and standards, as
well as state and federal laws. Public Works Agency inspectors will monitor the
proposed grading to verify that the work is done in compliance with the approved plans
and reports.
22. Land Development Fee for Flood Control Facilities (AKA: Flood Acreaqe Fee (FAF))
Purpose: To address the cumulative adverse impacts of runoff from development on
Watershed Protection District Facilities as required by Ordinance No. FC-24.
Requirement: The Permittee shall deposit with the PWA - Engineering Services
Department a Flood Acreage Fee (FAF) in accordance with Ordinance No FC-24 and
subsequent resolutions. The fee will be calculated based on the Permittee's
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information. The Permittee may choose to submit additional information to supplement
the information currently provided to establish the amount of the fee.
Documentation: The Permittee shall provide a site plan including a calculation of the
new impervious surface being created by the project along with impervious surface for
existing construction.
Timing: Permittee shall pay the Flood Acreage Fee (FAF) to the Ventura County Public
Works Agency prior to obtaining building permits.
Monitoring & Reporting: Public Works Agency staff will prepare a quote of the fee
amount and provide a receipt when the fee is paid.
V. lnteqrated Waste Manaqement
Division
23. Waste Diversion & Recycling Requirement
Purpose: To ensure the project complies with Ordinance No. 4445. Ordinance 4445
pertains to the diversion of recyclable materials generated by this project (e.9., paper,
cardboard, wood, metal, greenwaste, soil, concrete, plastic containers, beverage
containers) from local landfills through recycling, reuse, or salvage. Ordinance 4445 can
be reviewed at www.vcpublicworks.org/ord4445.
Requirement: Ordinance 4445, Sec 4770-2.3, requires the Permittee to work with a
County-franchised solid waste hauler who will determine the level of service required to
divert recyclables generated by their project from local landfills. For a complete list of
waste
County-franchised solid
www. vcpu bl icworks.
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haulers,
go
to:
rg/co m mercia hau lers.
I
Documentation: The Permittee must maintain copies of bi-monthly solid waste billing
statements for a minimum of one year. The address on the billing statement must match
the address of the permitted business.
Timing: Upon request, the Permittee must provide the
IWMD with a copy of a current
solid waste billing statement to verify compliance with this condition.
Monitoring & Reporting: Upon request, the Permittee shall allow IWMD staff to
perform a free, on-site, waste audit to verify recyclable materials generated by their
business are being diverted from the landfill.
24.Commercial Vehicles and Equipment
- Used Oil Recyclinq
Purpose: To ensure the recycling of motor oil and oil filters, and the removal of
antifreeze from commercial vehicles and equipment.
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Requirement: The Permittee shall ensure compliance with state and federal hazardous
waste regulations. See: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/UsedOil/Policylaw/. The
Permittee shall contract with a registered hazardous waste transporter to ensure motor
oil, oil filters, and antifreeze generated by their business is taken to a registered used oil
recycl¡ng facility. A list of registered hazardous waste transporters ¡s available at:
http:üwww.dtsc.ca.gov/database/TransportersiTrans000.cfm. A list of registered used
oil recycling facilities is available at:
www.calrecycle.ca.gov/UsedOil/Reports/CenterSearch/Default.aspx?lang=en-US.
Documentation: The Permittee shall maintain original billing statements generated by
their registered hazardous waste transporte(s) to verify compliance with this condition.
Timing: Original billing statements shall be kept on file for a minimum
of three years
Monitoring & Reporting: Upon request, the Permittee shall provide IWMD with copies
of their current billing statements to verify that used motor oil, oil filters, and antifreeze
generated by vehicles and equipment permitted for use by this CUP are properly
recycled.
Vl. Groundwater Section
25.Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Area
Purpose: ln accordance with the Ventura County General Plan Policies 1.3.2.2 & 4a,
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Area is required.
Requirement: All vehicle and equipment maintenance shall be conducted on a covered
(roof or canopy), concrete pad with a berm to be dedicated for the sole purpose of
maintenance of vehicles and equipment. The concrete shall be underlain by a
cemented and lapped 80 mil HDPE liner turned up on the edges to prevent leakage.
Construct a closed-end sump on the concrete pad to collect any potential liquid runoff
from the maintenance area for legal disposal off site.
ln the alternative, vehicle maintenance can occur wíthin a building that has a
full
concrete floor in good condition and is equipped with spill kits and absorbent materials
sufficient to prevent substantial discharge of lubricants, fuels and other hazardous
liquids.
Documentation: The Permittee shall provide a Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Plan (VEMP) to the Planning Division for review and approval in consultation with the
WPD.
Permittee shall obtain approval of the VEMP and install all containment features and
equipment specified in the approved plan.
Timing:
PL14-0170
20'16 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-170-42, -43
Date of Pfanning Director Hearing: June 23,
Date of
Approval:
Page 16 of 28
Monitoring & Reporting: A copy of the approved VEMP site plan will be maintained in
the case file. The Permittee shall allow the WPD to inspect the Vehicle and Equipment
Maintenance Area upon request.
26. Containment Area for Liquid Waste and Petroleum Products
Containment Area for Liquid Waste and Petroleum Products is required.
Requirement: All liquid waste and petroleum products shall be stored in proper
containers and stored in pre-approved or designated containment areas only. lf waste
products will be stored in an alternate temporary location, Permittee shall provide
detailed plans of impermeable area with same construction as containment areas.
Specifically describe where these waste products will be stored, an estimate of the
amount of accumulated waste at any one time and information on the planned
frequency for d isposal.
Documentation: The applicant shall provide site plan that depicts the Containment
Area for Liquid Waste and Petroleum Products to the Planning Division for review and
approval in consultation with the WPD.
Permittee shall obtain approval of the site plan for the Containment Area for Liquid
Timing:
Waste and Petroleum Products and install all components of the plan.
Monitoring & Reporting: A copy of the approved Containment Area for Liquid Waste
and Petroleum Products site plan will be maintained in the case file. The Permittee shall
allow the WPD to inspect the Containment Area for Liquid Waste and Petroleum
Products upon request.
27.Fuel Tank Area
Fuel Tank Area is required.
Requirement: Fuel tanks shall be installed on a concrete pad, be double walled and
equipped with a spill kit to be used in the event of a discharge. The concrete pad shall
be surrounded by a containment berm. The tanks shall be periodically visually inspected
with a weekly record maintained of inspection results.
Documentation: The Permittee shall submit a Fuel Tank Area Plan to the Planning
Division for review and approval in consultation with the Watershed Protection District.
PLl4-0170
2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -1 5; 064-0-1 70-42, -43
Gonditions for Gonditional Use Permit Case No.
Date of
Approval:
Page 17 of 28
lssuance of a Zoning Clearance for use inauguration, the
Permittee shall obtain approval of the Fuel Tank Area Plan and install all containment
components described in the approved plan.
Timing: Prior to the
Monitoring & Reporting: A copy of the approved Fuel Tank Area site plan will be
maintained in the case file. The Permittee shall allow the WPD to inspect the Fuel Tank
Area upon request.
28. Containment Area for Hazardous Materials
Purpose: In accordance with the Ventura County General Plan Policies 1.3.2.2 & 4a,
Containment Area for Hazardous Materials is required.
Requirement: The Permittee shall store all hazardous materials, fertilizers and
chemicals in a Containment Area properly designated and equipped for the safe storage
of such materials. .
Documentation: The Permittee shall submit a Containment Area Plan to the Planning
Division for review and approval in consultation with the WPD.
Permittee shall obtain approval of the Containment Area Plan and implement any
Timing:
construction or equipment installation required by the approved plan.
Monitoring & Reporting: A copy of the approved Containment Area for Hazardous
Materials site plan will be maintained in the case file. The Permittee shall allow WPD to
inspect the Containment Area for Hazardous Materials upon request.
Vll. Water Quality Section
29. Chemical Toilet Requirements
Purpose: To ensure the use and location of chemical toilets does not increase the risk
of spills or leaks impacting water quality of Lake Canyon, Sexton Canyon and Ventura
Harbor
- Ventura Keys waterbodies.
Requirement: To designate specific areas within the project sites where chemical
toilets are located to ensure they do not present a risk to surface water quality from
accidental spills or leaks to Sexton and Lake Canyon waterbodies, tributaries to Ventura
Harbor - Ventura Keys, identified as impaired due to coliform bacteria on the most
recent (2010) Clean Water Act S303(d) list of impaired waterbodies.
Documentation: The Permittee shall submit a site plan indicating the locations of the
existing chemical toilets, all storm drains, topographic contours, and surface
Conditions for Conditional Use Permit Case No. PL14-0170
-14, -15; 064-0-1 70-42, -43
APNs:
064-0-100-03,
23,
2016
Date of Planning Director Hearing: June
Page 18 of 28
Date of Approvat:
waterbodies on the project site to the WPD-SWQS for review and approval. The
designated locations for the chemical toilets will be verified to ensure placement is
within areas where the risk of accident spills or leaks impacting surface water will be
minimized.
Timing: The above listed item shall be submitted to the WPD-SWQS for review
and
approval prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance use inauguration.
Monitoring & Reporting: WPD-SWQS will review and approve the site plan.
OTHER VENTURA COU
AGENCIES CONDITIONS
VIIl.Ventura Countv Air Pollution Control District
ì Conditions
30.APCD Rules a nd Reoulations
Purpose: To ensure that project operations shall be conducted in compliance with all
applicable VCAPCD Rules and Regulations, in particular Rule 10, (Permits Required),
Requirement: The current gasoline tank will not require a VCAPCD permit, however if
it is replaced by a larger tank, a VCAPCD permit will be required. The VCAPCD
Engineering Division can be contacted by telephone at (805) 645-1401 or by email at
e n gi
neeri ng@vcapcd
.o
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Documentation: An approved Authority to Construct and an approved Permit to
Operate, in the event that a larger tank is obtained.
Timing: Only if the existing tank is replaced.
Reporting and Monitoring: Not needed
31
APCD Rules and Reoulations for F uoitive Dust Control
Purpose: To ensure that fugitive dust and particulate matter that may result from
activities on the site are minimized.
Requirement: The Permittee shall comply with the provisions of applicable VCAPCD
Rules and Regulations, which include but are not limited to, Rule 50 (Opacity), Rule 51
(Nuisance), and Rule 55 (Fugitive Dust).
Documentation: The Lead Agency shall ensure compliance with the following
provisions:
Conditions for Gonditional Use Permit Case No. PL14-0170
APNs:
064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-170-42, -43
Page 19 of 28
Date of Approval:
l.
ll.
The area disturbed by clearing and grading operations shall be minimized to
prevent excessive amounts of dust;
Signs shall be posted onsite limiting traffic to 15 miles per hour or less.
Timing: Throughout the life of the permit.
Reporting and Mon¡toring: The Lead Agency shall monitor all dust control measures
during grading activities.
lX. Ventura Countv Fire Protection District
32 Address Numbers (Co mmercial. lndustrial)
Purpose: To ensure proper premise identification to expedite emergency response.
Requirement: The Permittee shall install a minimum of 10 inch (10") address numbers
that are a contrasting color to the background and readily visible at night. Brass or gold
plated numbers shall not be used. The address number(s) shall be posted adjacent to
the driveway entrance on an elevated post.
Documentation: A stamped copy of an approved addressing plan or a signed copy of
the Ventura County Fire Protection District's Fire Code Permit.
Timing: The Permittee shall install address numbers before the issuance of a zoning
clearance.
Monitoring & Reporting: A copy of the approved addressing plan and/or signed copy
of the Ventura County Fire Protection District's Fire Code Permit shall be kept on file
with the Fire Prevention Bureau. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall conduct a final
inspection to ensure that addressed are installed.
33. Firewood Production and Storaoe Plan
Purpose: To minimize and mitigate the fire problems created by the project with the
purpose of reducing impact on the fire protection delivery system.
Requirement: The Permittee shall design the firewood production areas to comply with
the Fire District Ordinance for wood working facilities and submit a pile layout plan
which includes required pile height, separation between piles and fire department
access. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width and 100 feet in length.
Minimum fire department access between piles and around the perimeter of piles shall
be no less than 20 feet. Adequate water supplies for fire protection shall be strategically
located and approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau.
Conditions for Gonditional Use Permit Gase No. PL14-0170
-15;064-0-170-42,-43
APNs:
064-0-100-03,-14,
Dateof Planning DirectorHearing: June23,2016
Date of
Approval:
Page 20 of 28
Documentation: A copy of the approved firewood production area site and dimention
plan.
Timing: The Permittee shall submit a copy of the firewood production site layout and
dimention plan to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval before the issuance of a
zoning clearance.
Monitoring & Reporting: A copy of the approved firewood production area site and
dimention plan shall be kept on file with the Fire Prevention Bureau.
34.Access Road Widths, Commercial or lndustrial
Purpose: To ensure that adequate fire department access is provided in conformance
with current California State Law and Ventura County Fire Protection District Ordinance.
Requirement: The Permittee shall provide a minimum all weather access road width of
20 feet. Parking is prohibited on either side of the road.
Documentation: A stamped copy of an approved access plan
Timing: The Permittee shall submit an access plan to the Fire Prevention Bureau for
approval prior to issuance of a zoning clearance. All required access shall be installed
before the start of any firewood processing and agricultural storage yard operations.
Monitoring & Reporting: A copy of the approved access plan shall be kept on file with
the Fire Prevention Bureau. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall conduct a final inspection
to ensure that the access is installed according to the approved plans. Unless a
modification is approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau, the Permittee, and his
successors in interest, shall maintain the access for the life of the CUP.
35.Vertical Clearance
Requirement: The Permittee shall provide a minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet 6
inches (13'-6") along all access roads/driveways.
Documentation: A stamped copy of the approved access plan
approval before the issuance of a zoning clearance. All required access shall be
installed before the start of firewood processing and agricultural storage yard
operations.
PL14-0170
2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -1 5; 064-0-1 70-42, -43
Gonditions for Conditional Use Permit Case No.
Date of
Approval:
Page21 of 28
36.Turninq Radius
Requirement: The Permittee shall provide a minimum [40] foot inside turning radius at
all turns along the access roads/driveways.
approval before the issuance of a zoning clearance. All required access shall be
installed before the start of firewood processing and agricultural storage yard
operations.
37. Turnarounds
Requirement: The Permittee shall provide an approved turnaround area for fire
apparatus every 1320 feet, at the terminus of the access road, and where dead-end Fire
Department access roads / driveways exceed 150 feet. Required turnaround areas shall
be designed such:
a. Does not exceed a 5o/o cross slope in any direction.
b. Located within 150 feet of the end of the access road / driveway
c. Posted as fire lanes in accordance with Ventura County Fire Protection District
Standards.
d. Kept free of obstructions at all times.
PL14-0170
-14, -15; 064-0-1 70-42, -43
APNs:
064-0-100-03,
2016
Date of
Approval:
Page22 of 28
Timing: The Permittee shall submit access plans to the Fire Prevention Bureau for
approval before issuance of a zoning clearance. The plans shall indicate all access
road/driveway locations and proposed turnaround location and design. All required
turnarounds shall be installed before the start of firewood processing and agricultural
storage yard operations.
Monitoring & Reporting: A copy of the approved access plans shall be kept on file
inspection ensure that turnaround areas are installed according to the approved plans.
Unless a modification is approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau, the Permittee, and his
successors in interest, shall maintain the turnaround areas for the life of the CUP.
38. Turnouts
Requirement: The Permittee shall provide approved turnouts along the access road(s)
at locations as required by the Ventura County Fire Protection District. Required
turnouts shall be designed such:
a. Posted as fire lanes in accordance with Ventura County Fire Protection District
Standards
b. Kept free of obstructions at all times
c. Located within the right of way, a common lot or easement
Dcicumentation: A stamped copy of the approved access plan
Timing: The Permittee shall submit access plans to the Fire
Prevention Bureau for
approval before issuance of a zoning clearance. The plans shall indicate all access
road/driveway locations and proposed turnout locations and design. All required
turnouts shall be installed before the start of firewood production and agriculture storage
yard operations.
Monitoring & Reporting: A copy of the approved access plans shall be kept on file
inspection ensure that turnout areas are installed according to the approved plans.
Unless a modification is approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau, the Permittee, and his
successors in interest, shall maintain the turnout areas for the life of the CUP.
39.Access Road Gates
with current California State Law and Ventura County Fire Protection District Standards.
PL14-0170
-14, -15; 064-0-1 70-42, -43
APNs:
064-0-100-03,
2016
Date of
Approval:
Page 23 of 28
Requirement: The Permittee shall design and install all gates along required fire
access roads / driveways consistent with Fire Protection District Standards.
Documentation: A stamped copy of approved gate plans
Timing: The Permittee shall submit gate plans to the Fire Prevention Bureau for
approval before the installation of any access gates. The submittal shall include a copy
of zoning clearance issued by the Planning Department.
Monitoring & Reporting: A copy of the approved gate plan shall be kept on file with
to ensure that access gates are installed according to the approved plans. Unless a
successors in interest, shall maintain the gates for the life of the CUP.
40. Alternate/Private Water Supplv
Purpose: To ensure that adequate water supply is available for firefighting purposes
where no water purveyor service is available or where the water purveyor certifies that
the existing water system cannot provide the required fire flow and duration and
approves the use of a private water system.
Requirement: The Permittee shall install a private water system (tanks and hydrants)
designed to meet the requirements for adequate fire protection of the firewood
processing and agricultural storage yard operations. Private water systems shall not be
supplied from substandard water systems that will impact available fire flow of existing
structures. This may require the Permittee to upgrade the existing water purveyor's
system to provide the required fire flow.
Documentation: A stamped copy of the approved private water system plans
Timing: The Permittee shall submit private water system plans to the Fire Prevention
Bureau for approval before the issuance of a zoning clearance. The private water
system shall be installed and operational before the stad of firewood production and
agricultural operations. Before covering over or burying any underground piping, all
underground piping shall be visually inspected by the Fire Prevention Bureau.
Monitoring & Reporting: A copy of the approved private water system plans shall be
kept on file with the Fire Prevention Bureau. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall conduct
on-site inspections to ensure that the private water system is installed according to the
approved plans. Unless a modification is approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau, the
Permittee, and his successors in interest, shall maintain the private water system for the
life of the CUP.
PL14-0170
2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-170-42, -43
Date of
Approval:
Page24 of 28
4l.Hazardous Fire Area
Purpose: To advise the applicant that the project is located within a Hazardous Fire
Area and ensure compliance with California Building and Fire Codes.
Requirement: The Permittee shall comply with all hazardous fire area building and fire
code requirements.
Documentation: A copy of an approved site plans to be retained by the Fire Prevention
Bureau.
Timing: The Permittee shall submit a site plan showing fire hazard clearance from all
firewood production and agricultural service yard operations to the Fire Prevention
Bureau for approval before the start of any firewood production and agricultural storage
yard operations.
Monitoring & Reporting: The Fire Prevention Bureau shall conduct a final inspection
to ensure that the firewood production and agricultural operations areas are provided
with approved hazardous abatement clearance. Unless a modification is approved by
the Fire Prevention Bureau, the Permittee, and his successors in interest, shall maintain
the approved construction for the life of the CUP.
42.Hazard Abatement
Purpose: To ensure compliance with Ventura County Fire Protection District
Ordinance.
Requirement: The Permittee shall have all grass or brush cleared 40 feet from wood
processing piles less than 50,000 square feet at the Lake Canyon Wood Lot to avoid
disturbing the riperian vegatation in the creek bed. All other sides will require the 100
foot clearance. The North wood Lot will be required the 100 foot clearance and 100 foot
clearance from all structures on the property. A Notice to Abate Fire Hazard may be
recorded against the parcel.
Documentation: A signed copy of the Ventura County Fire Protection District's Form
#126 "Requirement for Construction" or the "Notice to Abate" issued under the Fire
District's Fire Hazard Reduction Program.
Timing: The Permittee shall remove all grass and brush as outlined by the
Ventura
County Fire Protection District's Fire Hazard Reduction Program guidelines before the
start of construction on any structure.
Monitoring
& Reporting:
The Fire Prevention Bureau shall conduct
inspections to ensure compliance with this condition.
on-site
PL14-0170
2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -1 5; 064-0-1 70-42, -43
Gonditions for Conditional Use Permit Case No,
Date of
Approval:
Page25 of 28
43. Fire Protection Plan
Purpose: To minimize and mitigate the fire problems created by the project with the
purpose of reducing impact on the fire protection delivery system.
Requirement: The Permittee shall prepare a Fire Protection Plan (FPP). The FPP shall
be prepared by a qualified fire protection consultant as approved by the Ventura County
Fire Protection District. The Permittee, all land owners and any tenants shall abide by
the approved FPP.
Documentation: A copy of the approved Fire Protection Plan (FPP).
Timing: The Permittee shall submit a copy of the Fire Protection Plan (FPP) to the Fire
Prevention Bureau for approval before the issuance of a zoning clearance.
Monitoring & Reporting: A copy of the approved Fire Protection Plan shall be kept on
file with the Fire Prevention Bureau.
44.Fire Code Permits
Purpose: To comply with the requirements of the Ventura County Fire Code
Requirement: The Permittee and/or tenant shall obtain all applicable Fire Code
permits. Fire Code Permits shall be issued for firewood production operations,
aboveground fuel tanks and hazardous materials as indicated by Fire Code permit
requirements.
Documentation: A signed copy of the Fire Code permit(s)
Timing: The Permittee shall submit a Fire Code permit application along with required
documentation/plans to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval before final occupancy,
installation and/or use of any item/system requiring a Fire Code permit.
Monitoring & Reporting: A copy of the approved Fire Code permits shall be kept on
file with the Fire Prevention Bureau. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall conduct a final
inspection to ensure that the requirements of the Fire Code permit are installed
according to the approved plans. Unless a modification is approved by the Fire
Prevention Bureau, the Permittee, and his successors in interest, shall maintain the
conditions of the Fire Code permit for the life of the CUP.
45. lnspection Authoritv
Purpose: To ensure on-going compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and
project conditions.
PL14-0170
2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -1 5; 064-0-1 70-42, -43
Gonditions for Gonditional Use Permit Case No.
Date of
Approval:
Page 26 of 28
Requirement: The Permittee, by accepting these project conditions of approval, shall
acknowledge that the fire code official (Fire District) is authorized to enter at all
reasonable times and examine any building, structure or premises subject to this project
approval for the purpose of enforcing the Fire Code and these conditions of approval.
Documentation: A copy of the approved entitlement conditions
Timing: The Permittee shall allow on-going inspections by the fire code official
(Fire
District) for the life of the project.
Monitoring & Reporting: A copy of the approved entitlement conditions shall be kept
on file with the Fire Prevention Bureau. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall ensure
ongoing compliance with this condition through on-site inspections.
Mitigation Measures from CEQA document:
46.
Mitiqation Measure BIO-1 lnvasive Pest Monitorinq and Reportinq
Purpose: To avoid potentially significant impacts to sensitive plant communities from
the transportation, introduction, and spread of invasive plant and animal material
through operation of the woodlots. For purposes of this measure, "lnvasive Pests" shall
include any plant or animal species or plant diseases identified by the California
Department of Food and Agriculture invasive or the California Invasive Plant Council.
Requirement: The Permittee shall submit for approval and implement an lnvasive
Species Management Plan (IPMP), prepared by a Qualified Biologist. The IPMP shall
implement and document Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will prevent the
transportation, introduction, and spread of invasive plant and animal material through
operation of the woodlots and service and storage yard. BMPs are intended to address
the following pests, but should adapted to address any other pests that could be
introduced during woodlot operations. Pest include but are not limited to: bark beetles
Polyphagous shot hole borer (Euwallacea sp.), Fusaríum dieback (Fusarium sp.), Asian
the bacterium Candidatus liberibacter, European longhorn borer, and canker. BMPs to
be implemented shall include, but are not limited to:
1. Thorough visual inspections of all trees and wood material prior to
transportation to the woodlot.
2. Limiting importation of wood from areas known not to contain pests,
prohibiting importation of wood from outside the County.
3. Training of staff in the recognition of and evidence of potential pests.
4. Pruning off leaves and small branches that could contain pests prior to
5.
transporting wood
Tarping wood during transport.
PL14-0170
2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-1 70-42, -43
Gonditions for Conditional Use Permit Case No.
Date of
Approval:
Page27 of 28
6. Monitoring of curing wood for abnormalities and any sign of pests.
7. lmmediate reporting of abnormalities and evidence of pests to the County
Planning Division and Agricultural Commissioner's Office
L Written procedures for dealing with a potential infestation.
Documentation: The Permittee shall submit an IPMP to the Planning Division that
demonstrates how it will comply with the BMPs listed above. The IPMP shall incorporate
procedures for implementing and documenting the BMPs listed above as well as any
other measures deemed necessary to ensure the "Requirements" (referenced above)
are met.
Timing: The Permittee shall submit the IPMP and gain approval for the IPMP prior to
the issuance of a Zoning Clearance. The Permittee shall submit an Annual Monitoring
Report demonstrating compliance with the IPMP.
Monitoring and Reporting: The Permittee shall submit an Annual Monitoring Report,
prepared by a Qualified Biologist that summarizes and documents the implementation
of the IPMP and compliance with the required BMPs. Any changes in BMPs that result
from changes in business practices or improvements in BMP procedures will be
included in the Annual Monitoring Report. Any pests observed or evidence of pests
should be noted in the Report, parties notified, and steps taken to address these
detections.
47.
Mitiqation Measure BIO-2 Prevention of Sedimentation and Erosion
Purpose: ln order to ensure excessive erosion, sedimentation, and woody debris
do
not negatively impact the water quality or riparian habitat of the Lake Canyon Drainage.
Straw wattles help to slow, filter, and spread overland flows, help prevent erosion,
minimize rill and gully development, and help reduce sediment loads to receiving waters
by filtering runoff and capturing sediments.
Requirement: The Permittee shall maintain the straw wattles (also known as fiber
rolls) along the western edge of the lower woodlot and replace them as needed in order
to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and to prevent woody debris from entering the
adjacent drainage.
Documentation: The Permittee shall submit to the Planning Division photos of the
wattles installed along the perimeter of the woodlot as stated above in the
"Requirement" section. Submitted photos should include a date stamp or other means
to confirm the date and adequately show the wattles have been installed properly over a
sufficient portion of the boundary.
Timing: Photos shall be submitted on an annual basis prior to the start of the winter rain
season (October 1't).
Conditions for Conditional Use Permit Case No. PL14-0170
Dateof Planning DirectorHearing: June23,2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03,-14, -'15;064-0-170-42,-43
Date of
Approval:
Page 28 of 28
Monitoring and Reporting: The above listed item shall be submitted to the Planning
Division will review the photos on an annual basis.
48.
Purpose: To minimize the introduction and proliferation of invasive species and
disease-caus¡ng agents in order to protect surrounding agricultural resources.
Requirement: The Permittee shall not import or store wood from areas known to be
infested with wood-boring insects that the California Department of Food and
Agriculture has designated as either arì "A", "8" or "Q" rated pest, unless such material
has been treated with an appropriate material and treatment method.
Documentation: The Permittee shall provide written record that either materials were
not collected from an infested area, such as in the form of a receipt or work order, or
proof that the materials have been appropriately treated, such as in the form of a
Pesticide Use Report.
Timing: The Permittee will provide such records within a specified timeframe upon
request of the Agricultural Commissioner.
Monitoring: The Permittee shall obtain a list of current areas of infestation from the
Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner's Office. ln accordance with the Non-Coastal
Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Division will periodically review the operation of the
permitted facility for compliance with the terms and conditions of the conditional use
permit. The Planning Division has the authority to initiate enforcement actions if a lack
of compliance is identified through public complaints or discovered during required
periodic review.
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OF
VENTUR.A
March 08, 2016
Jay Dobrowalski
Ventura County Planning Division
800 South Victoria Avenue, L#1740
Ventura, CA 93009
Subject: CUP PL-14-0170
-
Firewood Operation and Agricultural Storage Yard
at
2977
Sexton Canyon Road
Dear Jay:
Thank you for the opporlunity to comment on the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the
proposed CUP PL14-0170 to permit an existing firewood operation and agricultural storage yard
on Sexton Canyon Road, adjacent to the city limits of the City of Ventura. Based on impacts
conveyed by residents of the City of Ventura regarding the existing unpermitted use, the City
has concerns regarding the proposed project which are threefofd: Residents of neighborhoods
adjacent to the project have voiced complaints to the City regarding adverse effects not only by
noise from the existing operation, but the frequency of and noise generated by heavy truck trips
on City streets required to serve the project, namely Foothill Road and Sexton Canyon Road
where it runs between existing neighborhoods. However, the draft MND does not cite analysis
nor make reference to anticipated noise levels or traffic counts for either of these areas of
impact. The City requests the County cite analysis regarding these two areas of impact and
expected mitigation if not provide additional study where specific impacts regarding the noise
and ant¡cipated traffic have not otherwise been performed, Adjacent neighbors have also
expressed concerns regarding the storing of combustible firewood in a Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone. The City requests elaboration in the MND of measures that will be taken to
mitigate this potentially significant impact.
Lastly, the City requests notification regarding further updated permit review, approval and
associated conditions for CUP PL-14-0170 padicularly public review of any additional
environmental analysis which may occur to fuñher inform areas of environmental impact of
concern to the City. The City also requests that should the project subsequently return to the
County at some point in the future seeking an amend to expand the operation such that it
moves closer to the City limit and adjacent neighborhoods, that the City be included in review of
the permit amendment in order to address neighborhood concerns.
lf you have questions regarding the above comments, I can be reached at (805) 677-3964 or via
email at dward@ci.ventura, ca.us
Sin
County of Ventura
PL14-0170
Exhibit 6 - Correspondence
regarding comments by the
City of Ventura
55'1,7800 o cityofventura.net
Dobrowalski, Jay
Ward, Dave <dward@ci.ventura.ca.us>
Thursday, April 28, 2016 5:18 PM
From:
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Dobrowalski, Jay
Cc:
.Jane Farkas
Subject:
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Hi Jay -
The City has reviewed the SESPE Consulting, lnc. response letter and determined their analysis is
adequate. The City has no other comment. Thank you for responding to our original comment letter
Best,
Dave Ward, AICP
Community Development Planning Manager
City of Ventura
501 Poli Street, Ventura, CA 93001
805.677.3964 office
805.654.7560 fax
dwa
cityofventura. net
neVcd
"Callaborating wíth our Neighbors to Create a Thriving, Prosperous, Safe and Sustainable Ventura
"
5E5PE
CONSULTING, INC,
374Poli Street, Ste 200. Ventura, California 93001
April 4, 2016
Jay Dobrowalsl<i
Ventura County Planning Dívision
800 South Victoria Avenue, L#1140
Ventura, CA 93009
Re:
Response to City of Ventura MND Comment Letter, dated March 8, 2016
cUP PL14-0170 - Fírewood Operation & Agrlcultural Storage Yard at 2977 Sexton Canyon Rd.
Dear Mr. Dobrowalski,
This lelter has been prepared to respond to the City of Ventura's March B, 2016 letter, which provided
comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration (l\4ND) forthe proposed Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
PLL4-OI7O to permit an existing firewood operation and agricultural storage yard on Sexton Canyon
Road(Projea), TheProjectsiteisadjacenttothecitylimits,andtheCityofVenturaPlanningDivision
voiced concerns regard¡ng nolse impacts from încreased truck and vehicle traff¡c resulting from the
Project, Specifically,theyrequestedadditional analysisofincreasedtrafflc¡rnpactstoCitystreetsand
the resultlng nolse ímpacts to nearby residential communities,
with Mr. Dave Ward, Plannlng Manager on March 20,2OL6
to discuss the letter and City's request for additional information, We also discussed the comments
regarding neighborhood concerns. From our discussion, we believe that the adjacent neighbor
concerns regarding noise, traffic and storing wood in a high fire hazard area were from the Applicants
Hall Canyon site located ¡n the City, not the Sexton Canyon Road site, The Applicant worked with City
Planning and Fire Departments to address those concerns,
Sespe Consulting had a phone conversation
The following analysis has been prepared to provide additional analysis of the potential no¡se and traffic
impâcts associated with the project located on Sexton Canyon Road,
TRAFFIC COUNTS;
As described in the Project Description, The Applicant is proposing the following tr¡p generation
associated with the Project;
Haul Truck Trips
Averase Dailv Trips
Maxjmum Daily Trips
Employee Trips
10
6
80
L2
Hqul Trucks: The Project utilizes haul trucks to import and export wood. These include rnedium.sized
truck trips (3 axle, T6 trucks) and small haultruck trips (2 axle, LHDT2 trucks), whlch may be used to
importwood. lnaddltíon,small haultrucktrìps(2axle,LHDT2trucks) mayalsobeusedtoexportwood
ln the average day, it is expected thatten (10) haultruck trips would result from the Project of which
RAO4-CUP
Traffic-Noise Memo 4-4-I6.docx
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cuP Pt14-0170
Response to MND Comment
April 4,201tj
2977 Sexton Canyon Road
one load, or two (2) trips, would be the medium-sized trucks while the other four (4) loads would be
small trucks.
Employee Vehicles: Conserr;atively, employees are assumed to travel to and from the Facility in small
trucks(2axle,LHDTZtrucks).Eachworkerisassumedtomakeone(1) roundtripperday. lntheaverage
clay, it ìs expected that six (6) employee vehicle trips (3 workers, 2 trips per day) would result from the
Project.
Vehicles enter and exit the site via Sexton
Victoria Avenue intersection,
Ca
nyon Road (private road) from Foothill Road near the
TRAFFIC/NOISE IMPACTS:
Sexton Canyon Rood: Trucks and worker vehicles will enter and exit the Project site via Sexton Canyon
Road, a pr¡vate agricultural roadthat connects to Foothill Road nearthe Victoria Avenue intersection.
Because the road ¡s private and therefore not accessible to the public, traffic impacts on Sexton Canyon
Road are not subject to CEQA review.
Approxirnately the first mile of this roadway runs adjacent to residential developments located in
Hidden Valley nelghborhoods to the east, which are within the city limits and are considered noise
sensitive receptors. The closest residence is located approximately 5O-feet away from Sexton Canyon
Road.
Referring to the Ventura County ln¡tlol Study Guidelines, Section 21 (Noise and Vlbration), a project's
noise impacts are considered significant if one of the following thresholds is exceeded at noise sensitive
receptors:
a)
b)
c)
LuolHof 55dB(A) orambientnoiselevel plus3dB(A),wh¡cheverisgreater,duringanyhourfrom
6:00 a.m, to 7:00 p.m,
LuolH of 50 d B(A) or am bient noise level plus 3 d B (A), wh ichever is greate r, du ring a ny hour f rom
7;00 p.m. to 10:00 p,m.
L"o1-H of 45 dB(A) or ambient noise level plus 3 dB(A), whichever is greater, durìng any hour from
10:00 p.rn. to 6:00 a.m.
As described in
the Project Descrlptlon, hours of operation witl be limited to Mondaythrough Saturday
durinBdaylighthoursonly(i.e.6:00AMto7:00PM). Assuch,thresholda) aboveisutÍlizedfor
significance determination, Please note that the LoolH represents the average noise level over a one
hour tirne period,
As described above, average daily lrips are anticipated to be ten (10) haul truck trips and six (6)
employee vehicle trips. Although thesetrucks and vehicles have the potential to generate additìonal
noise impacts whiletraveling alongSexton Canyon,these will be of shoft-duration as vehicleswill not
idle in this area. Trips will also be intermittent throughout the day and it is anticipated that no more
than three [3) trucks per hour would pass by sensitive receptors in this area, which would do little to
effectthe average noise level overthe entire hourtime period (i.e. L.o1h). Additionally, Sexton Canyon
Road is located within Sexton Canyon and is surrounded by hills, which provide natural noise
attenuatlon, Forthesereasons,itisnotanticipatedthattheL"olHvaluewouldexceed55dB(A) or
increaseambientnoiselevelsby3dB(A),andtheProject no¡seimpactsalongSextonCanyonRoad
should be considered less than signifìcant,
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Response to ¡/lND Comment
APril 4, 2016
Sexton Canyon Road
Foothill Road: Trucksandworkervehicleswill accesssextonCanyonRoadviaFoothill Road, Foothìll
Road is a heavilytraveled publlctwo-lane thoroughfare, utilized by heavylrucks. The City of Ventura's
Average Doily TrofJic Flow Chort (2007), shows the average daily trips (ADT) for main roadways within
thecitylirnits. Accordingtothe2OOTcharl.,l0,g53ADTsoccurredonFoothill RoadbetweentheVictoria
Avetrue and Day Road intersections {west of Project) and I7,746 ADTs occurred on Foothill Road
between the Victoria Avenue and Kimball Road intersections (east of Project), As described above, the
Project is expected to increase ADT trips by J.6 (10 haul trucks, 6 worker vehicles), which would
represent only a small fraction of the existingtotalADTtrips along toothill Road. Due to the existing
high volume of traffic on Foothill Road, the proposed Project would have l¡ttle cumulative effect
regardingtrafficornoiseimpactsfromincreasedtrucktrips, Therefore,Projecttrafficandnoiseinrpacts
along Foothill Road should be considered less than significant.
Thankyouforallowustopresentthisadditlonal information. lfyouhaveanyquestions,pleasegive
John Hecht or me a call at 805-275-1515.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Farkas
Project Manager lll
Sespe Consulting, lnc.
CC:
Richard Atmore
RA04 CUP Traffic-Nolse
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5E5PE
CONSULIING, INC.
374Poli Street, Ste.200. Ventura, California 93001
Revised Mav 27, 2016
May 19, 2016
Jay Dobrowalski
Ventura County Planning Division
800 South Victoria Avenue, L#L740
Ventura, CA 93009
Re
- Traffic Count Clarification
Firewood Operation & Agricultural Storage Yard at 2977 Sexton Canyon Rd.
CUP PL14-0170
Dear Mr. Dobrowalski,
This letter has been prepared to provide clarifications regarding the proposed traffic volumes for
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) PL14-0170 application to perm¡t an existing firewood operation and
agricultural storage yard on Sexton Canyon Road (Project).
REVISED TRAFFIC COUNTS:
The Applicant originally proposed L0 (ten) average and a maximum of 80 haul truck trips. After
evaluation of historicaltrip generation, the Applicant is proposing the following reduced maximum daily
haul truck trips:
Average Daily Trips
Per calendar month
Maximum Daily Trips
Not to exceed 20 davs/vear
Haul Truck Trips
Employee Trips
10 (5 loads)
6 (3 employees)
40 (20 loads)
12 (6 employees)
Haul Trucks: The Project utilizes haultrucks to import and export wood, These include medium-sized
truck trips (3 axle, T6 trucks) and small haul truck trips (2 axle, LHDT2 trucks), which may be used to
import wood. ln addition, small haul truck trips (2 axle, LHDT2 trucks) may also be used to export wood
ln the average day, it is expected that ten (L0) haul truck trips would result from the Project of which
one load, or two (2) trips, would be the medium-sized trucks while the other four (4) loads would be
small trucks. The Applicant does not expect to generate the 40 per day maximum daily trip more than
20 days per year.
Employee Vehicles: Conservatively, employees are assumed to travel to and from the Facility in small
trucks (2 axle, LHDT2 trucks). Each worker is assumed to make one (L) round trip per day. ln the average
day, it is expected that six (6) employee vehicle trips (3 workers, 2 trips per day) would result from the
Project.
RA04-CUP Traff ic-Clarification
Memo revised
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cuP PL14-0170
2977 Sexton Canyon Road
Traffic Clarification
May 19, 2016
Vehicles enter and exit the site via Sexton Canyon Road (private road) from Foothill Road near the
Victoria Avenue intersection.
Thank you for allow us to present this additional information. lf you have any questions, please give
John Hecht or me a call at 805-275-L5L5.
Respectfu lly su bmitted,
Jane Farkas
Project Manager lll
Sespe Consulting, Inc.
CC:
Brian Baca, County ofVentura
Richard Atmore, R.A. Atmore & Sons.
RA04-CUP Traffic-Clarification
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