Atmore Firewood Operation
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Atmore Firewood Operation
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) Planning Director Staff Report for PL14-0'1 70 Planning Director Hearing on 6-23-16 Page2 of 14 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. Planning Director Staff Report for PL14-0170 Planning Director Hearing on 6-23-16 Page 3 of 14 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. Planning Director Staff Report for PL14-0170 Planning Director Hearing on 6-23-16 Page 4 of 14 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. Planning Director Staff Report for PL14-0170 Planning Director Hearing on 6-23-16 Page 5 of 14 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 Planning Director Staff Report for PL14-0170 Planning Director Hearing on 6-23-16 Page 6 of 14 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. \ Planning Director Staff Report for PL14-0170 Planning Director Hearing on 6-23-16 PageT of 14 Based on the above discussion, the proposed project is consistent with Policy 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. Planning Director Staff Report for PL14-0170 Planning Director Hearing on 6-23-16 Page I of 14 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. Planning Director Staff Report for PL14-0170 Planning Director Hearing on 6-23-16 Page 9 of 14 Based on the above discussion, the proposed project is consistent with Policy 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. Based on the above discussion, the proposed project is consistent with Policy 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. Based on the above discussion, the proposed project is consistent with Policy 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. Planning Director Staff Report for PL14-0170 Planning Director Hearing on 6-23-16 Page 10 of 14 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 Planning Director Staff Report for PL14-0170 Planning Director Hearing on 6-23-16 Pagel1of14 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 Planning Director Staff Report for PL14-0170 Planning Director Hearing on 6-23-16 Page 12 of 14 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. Based on the above discussion, this finding can be made 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. Based on the above discussion, this finding can be made 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 Planning Director Staff Report for PL14-0170 Planning Director Hearing on 6-23-16 Pagel3of14 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. Planning Director Staff Report for PL14-0170 Planning Director Hearing on 6-23-16 Page 14 of 14 lf you have any questions concerning the information presented above, please contact Jay Dobrowalski at (805) 654-2498 or [email protected]. Pre { by: by: Jay Dobrowalski, Case Planner Commercial-l nd ustrial Permits Section Brian R. Baca, Manager Commercial-l nd ustrial Permits Section EXHIBITS Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit - Location Map, Aerial Map, General PlanlZoning Map - Plans 4 - Mitigated Negative Declaration 2 3 5 6 - 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 I 0640r 15' MJ .,rt Sources: Esri, NRCAN, China (Hong Kong), Ventura the Tomïom, lntermap, iPC, SGS, FAO, NPS, NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri r Community 000 Canty Rewrce ManagmenlAgmcy lnformalion Syst€ms GIS Servicæ ¡rap qeatsd on 0521/2015 RMA9¡s County of Ventura Planning Director Hearing PL14-0170 Exhibit 2 - Maps 2 000 4,000 Fæl Discla¡mo¡: lhi6 måp w4 qoated bylh€ Vonlura Counly Reeurce Månagômo¡tAgonoy lnlomslion Syslems GlS, which ie dosign6d and op€rål€d ælåly lortho @nv6n¡snc€ ol lh6 Counly ånd r6låbd public ¿g€nci€6. lh€ County doêsnotwar¿nl lhe sæurscy ot lhis map and no dæi8ion involving a il6k oteønomic los or phys¡cal ¡njurysho0ld bo mad€ in reliÐæ lhorôin -t-l + County of Ventura Planning Director Hearing PL14-0170 Vdlura Counly Rowr@ [ranag€mênl Ag€ncy lnbrmalion Systms GIS Ssrv¡c6 Map crsal€d on 05/212015 eurc€; P¡cLmelry@, Februay2015 RMAgiS Aerial Location Map 0 4l s0 1,000 2,000 Fst Disclaim€rj lhiÊ map ws qoated bylh6 Venlu¡s County R6eurce Månåg€mentAg6ncy lnfomalion Systms GlS, which is doaign€d 8nd op€¡st€d sl€ly lorlho @nv€nienæ ol lh6 County ånd r6lát6d publio åg€nc-þs. lhe County dæs nolwnrânl lh€ æcuråcy of lhis map ¿nd nodæ¡sion involving å ri6kofs@nomic los or phyGicsl injury should bo måd€ in relisncô lhoroin County of Ventura Planning Director Hearing PL14-0170 Venlura County Resuræ i\¡anag€ment &fl oy lnformal¡on Syslems GIS Servic6 ¡,,lap creal€d on 05/2112015 Sourco: PiclomelryO, FebrU ZOtS ¡¡y¡¡g¡i Land Use Aerial Map 0 l0 1,000 L------r------ 2,000 Fæl l DiÊclaim€r: lhismap ws6 q6Et6d byth6 Venlu¡E County Råeurco M3någ6monl Agoncy lnlqmaUon GlS, which ¡s d6sign6d ild op6rat€d sloly lor the conv€ni€næ ol lho Counly snd 16lâ16d public åg6noias Thê Counly d@s not watrant lh€ æcuracy ol lhis map 6nd no docision involving å riskoloonomic los or physiøl injury should b6 m6ds in r€lisn@ lhdoin CUP BO.UNDAR Y'SrcNON A ìlhl CUP . 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Ventufa CA 93@l (00s) 27s-1515 M Scspccons!lhq com SITE PLAN 30F3 County of Ventura Planning Director Hearing 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 ^,i. F O S TË O and Recorder .,.--. 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- Êy:.-- *, Depuly 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) L 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 one gasoline). The agricultural service and storage yard is located adjacent to the upper wood lot. The agricultural equipment is used for vegetation management around infrastructure associated with Lloyd's oilfield operations, and in support of the ranching actívities on the subject property. Ranching activities include cattle grazing for beef production, and avocado production. County of Ventura Planning Director Hearing PL14-0170 Exhibit 4 - 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 [email protected]. R, Baca, Commercial and lndustrial Permits Section /-z Date Gounty of Ventura Planning Division 800 South VictoriaAvenue, Ventura, CA 93009-1740 . (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 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, and in support of the ranching activities on the subject property. Ranching activities include cattle grazing for beef production, and avocado production. lot. 7 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: I 70 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 I ncomplete application Permit was approved 12.24.14 2 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 M itigation/Residual lm pact(s) No mitiqation required. Residual impacts will be less than siqnificant N€ne= Project lmpact Degree Of Effect*" lssue (Responsible Department)* 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 lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 4 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: 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-3: 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-4: 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-5. 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. M itigation/Residual lm pact(s) N€ne, lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 28. Water Resources - Groundwater Quality (WPD) Will the proposed project 5 lssue (Responsible Department)" Project lmpact Degree 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? 4) Be consistent with the applicable LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS X X X X X PS-M PS X General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 28 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. ô 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= Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* lssue (Responsible Department)* N LS PS-M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect*" N LS PS-M PS 2C. Water Resources - Surface Water Quantity (WPD) Will the proposed project 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? 3) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 2C of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. 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. 7 2C-3. 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. M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) None, Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* lssue (Responsible Department)* N LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 2D. Water Resources - Surface Water Quality (WPD) Will the proposed project: 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? 3) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 2D of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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 - I 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. M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitioati n required. Residual impacts will be less than siqnificant. N€ne= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 34. Mineral Resources - Aggregate (Plng.) Will the proposed project I lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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 Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 3A of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. 10 M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitioation reouired. Residual im pacts will be less than siqnificant. N€n€= lssue (Responsible Department)" Project lmpact Degree Of Effect** N 38. Mineral Resources LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS - Petroleum (Plng.) Will the proposed project 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? 2) Be consistent with the applicable X X X X General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 38 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. 11 M itigation/Residual lm pact(s) No mitigation required. Residual impacts will be less than significant. N€ne= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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. 12 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. 13 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 itigation/Residual lmpact(s) None, lssue (Responsible Department)" Project lmpact Degree Of Effect*" N LS PS-M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 48. Ecological Gommunities - Sensitive Plant Communities Will the proposed project 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 14 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). 15 (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 (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. 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. 16 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. lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N 4C, Ecological Gommunities - LS PS-M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS Waters and Wetlands Will the proposed project: 17 Project lmpact Degree 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). 18 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 19 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. With the implementation of this mitigation measure, potentially significant impacts to wetlands and waters would be reduced mit¡Cated to a less than significant level. lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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) Will the proposed project: 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. 20 N€ne- lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 4E. Habitat Gonnectivity Will the proposed project: 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. 21 M itigation/Residual No mitioat lm pact(s) required. Residual impacts will be less than siqnificant. N€ne, lssue (Responsible Department)' Project lmpact Degree 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. 22 M itigation/Residual No mitioation lm pact(s) red. Residual imoacts will be less than siqnificant. N€ne- lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N 54. Agricultural Resources - LS PS.M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS Soils (Plng.) Will the proposed project 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? 3) Be consistent with the applicable X X General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 5A of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. 23 5A-3. The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 5A of the lnitial Study 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 itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitiqation required. Residual impacts will be less than significant N€n€- lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 58. Agricultural Resources - Land Use lncompatibility (AG) Will the proposed project 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 Assessment Guidelines? 2) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 5b of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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 24 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. 25 With the implementation of this mitigation measure, potentially significant impacts to 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= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 6, Scenic Resources (Plng.) Will the proposed project: 26 lssue (Responsible Department)* N a) Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree 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 Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 6 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 6 of the lnitial Study 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) 27 l\ln rnifin ation rôri uired Recirlr lal irrnnanfc will be less fhan cinnifi¡anf N€ne= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 7. Paleontological Resources Will the proposed project: 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 Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 7 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 7 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines are: Resources Goals 1.8.1-1, 1.8.1 -2, and Resources Policies 28 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** Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* lssue (Responsible Department)* N LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS 8A, Gultural Resources - Archaeological Will the proposed project: 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) Demolish or materially alter in an adverse 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? 3) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 8A of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. 29 8A-3. The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 8A of the lnitial Study 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 itigation/Residual lmpact(s) N€ne= lssue (Responsible Department)" Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N 88. Cultural Resources - Historic LS PS.M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS (Plng.) Will the proposed project 30 lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N 1) Demolish or materially alter in an adverse 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 Demolish or materially alter in an adverse 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) Demolish or materially alter in an adverse 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) No mitioation reouired. Residual im pacts will be less than siqnificant. Non€= 31 Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* lssue (Responsible Department)* N LS PS-M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 9. Coastal Beaches and Sand Dunes Will the proposed project 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) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 9 of the X X lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. 32 M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitiqation required. Residual impacts will be less than siqnificant. N€ne= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 10. Fault Rupture Haza¡d (PWA) Will the proposed project: 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 Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 10 of the X designated Fault Hazard Area? c) X lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. 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 33 habitable structures are within 50 feet of a mapped trace of an active fault. There is no impact (N) from potentialfault rupture hazard. 0c. 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 Therefore, the project is consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 10 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines. M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) None= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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) Will the proposed project a) Be built in accordance with all applicable requirements of the Ventura County Building Code? b) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 11 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? lmpact Discussion: 11a. 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. 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 34 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. 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. 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). Therefore, the project is consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 11 of the Initial Study Assessment Guidelines. M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitioation reouired. Residual i oacts will be less than sionificant. N€ne= lssue (Responsible Department)* Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS 12. Liquefaction Hazards (PWA) Will the proposed project: 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? b) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 12 of the X X lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? lmpact Discussion: 12a. 35 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. 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. 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. 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. Therefore, the project is consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ftem 12 of the Initial Study Assessment Guidelines. M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) N€n€= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 13. Seiche and Tsunami Hazards (PWA) Will the proposed project: 36 lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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 Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 13 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? X X lmpact Discussion: 1 3a. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Therefore, the project is consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 13 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines. 37 M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitisation required. Residua! impacts will be less than significant. None- lssue (Responsible Department)* 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) Will the proposed project: 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 Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 14 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? X X lmpact Discussion: 14a. Any discussion of potential impacts of seismic and geologic hazards to the proposed 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. Any discussion of potential impacts of seismic and geologic hazards to the proposed 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 38 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). Therefore, the project is consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 14 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines. M itigation/Residual lm pact(s) No mitioation required. Residual i oacts will be less than sionificant. Nen€= Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* lssue (Responsible Department)* N LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS 15. Expansive Soils Hazards (PWA) Will the proposed project: structures to potential 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? b) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 15 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? X X lmpact Discussion 15a. Any discussion of potential impacts of seismic and geologic hazards to the proposed project is provided for lnformational purposes only and is neither required by CEQA nor 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. 39 I 5b. Any discussion of potential impacts of seismic and geologic hazards to the proposed project is provided for lnformational purposes only and is neither required by CEQA nor 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. Therefore, the project is consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 15 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines. M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) N€ne, lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effectä N LS PS.M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS 16. Subsidence Hazard (PWA) Will the proposed project structures to potential 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 b) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 16 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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 40 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 Will the proposed project: (PWA) lssue (Responsible Department)* 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)? 2) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 17A of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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 42 applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 17a of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines. M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitioation reouired. Residual oacts will be less than sionificant. i N€n€, N 17b. Hydraulic Hazards - Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* lssue (Responsible Department)* LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS FEMA (WPD) Will the proposed project 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? 5) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 'l78 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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 43 (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. The proposed project is deemed to be Less Than Significant (LS) because the subject property is located outside of the 1o/o ãt1tluâl chance floodplain as evidenced on the latest "Effective" Digital Flood lnsurance Rate Maps (DFlRMs) issued by FEMA (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 floodplain). The nearest Special Flood Hazard Area floodplain is located approximately 4,777-feet south of the site. 17b-3. 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 Insurance Rate Maps (DFlRMs) issued by FEMA (January 20, 2010) (Maps #061 1 1C0755E; #06111C0765E). 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'4. 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 (January 20,2010) (Maps #0611 1C0755E; #06111C0765E). 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. 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- lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** 44 N LS PS-M PS LS N PS-M PS 18. Fire Hazards (VCFPD) Will the proposed project: a) Be located within High Fire Hazard Areas/Fire Hazard Severity Zones or X X X X Hazardous Watershed Fire Areas? b) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 18 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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** Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* lssue (Responsible Department)* LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS Aviation Hazards (Airports) Will the proposed project: 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)? b) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 19 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? lmpact Discussion: 45 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. The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 19 of the lnitial Study 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 consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 19 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will not result in a significant impact on Aviation Hazards. M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitiqation required. Residual impacts will be less than siqnificant. N€n€= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect*" N 20a. Hazardous MaterialsM/aste - LS PS-M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS Materials (EHD/Fire) Will the proposed project: 1) Utilize hazardous materials in compliance with applicable state and local requirements as set forth in Section 20a of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 2) Be consistent with the applicable X X X X General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 20a of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. 46 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 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. M iti gation/Residual lm pact(s) N€ne- Project lmpact Degree 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) Will the proposed project: 1) Comply with applicable state and local requirements as set forth in Section 20b of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 2) Be consistent with the applicable X X X X General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 20b of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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 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. 20b-2. The proposed project will generate hazardous waste typically associated with automotive repair. lmproper storage, handling, and disposal of these wastes 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. 47 M iti gation/Residual lmpact(s) N€ne 21, Noise and Vibration lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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? 49 lssue (Responsible Department)* Projec't lmpact Degree Of Effect* N f) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 21 of the LS PS-M PS X Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS X lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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 50 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 . The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 21 of the lnitial Study 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 consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 21 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than significant impact on Noise and Vibration. M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitiqation required. Residual impacts will be less than sionificant. N€n€= lssue (Responsible Department)* Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS 22. Daytime Glare Will the proposed project: 51 lssue (Responsible Department)* Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree 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? b) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 22 of The lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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- lssue (Responsible Department)* Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect"* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS 23. Public Health (EHD) Will the proposed project 52 lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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? b) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 23 of the lnitial Study Assessment 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, lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 24. Greenhouse Gases (VCAPCD) Will the proposed project: 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 53 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* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* lssue (Responsible Department)* N LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS 25. Community Character (Plng.) Will the proposed project: 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? b) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 25 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. 54 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. The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 25 of the lnitial Study 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= lssue (Responsible Department)" Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS 26. Housing (Plng.) Will the proposed project: 55 lssue (Responsible Department)* N a) Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree 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 Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 26 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 26 of the lnitial Study 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, 56 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 itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitioation red. Residual imoacts will be I than sionificant. N€n€= lssue (Responsible Department)* Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M 27a(11. Transportation & Circulation - Roads and Highways - Level PS N LS PS-M PS of Service (LOS) (PWA) Will the proposed project: 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 57 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- lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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) Will the proposed project 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- 58 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€= Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* lssue (Responsible Department)* 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 Assessment Guidelines? lmpact Discussion: 27a(3)-a. No new roads are proposed. Minor improvements may be required for existing access roads. 27a(3)-b. This project will meet the goals and policies of the general plan M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitioation reo uired. Residual impacts will be less than siqnificant. N€n€= 59 lssue (Responsible Department)* Proiect lmpact Degree 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) Will the proposed project: a) lnvolve a road or access, public or private, that complies with VCFPD adopted Private X X X X Road Guidelines? b) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27a(4) of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. This project will meet the goals and policies of the general plan M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitioation reo uired. Residual imoacts will be than sionificant. N€ne= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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.) Will the proposed project: 1) Cause actual or potential barriers to existing or planned pedestrian/bicycle facilities? X X 60 lssue (Responsible Department)* N 2) Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree 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 Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than significant impact on Transportation & Circulation - Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities. M itigation/Residual Nln rnifinafinn ranr lm pact(s) rirarl Rec idual im nanfc will b ê acc fhan ci¡rnifinanf N€ne= 61 Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* lssue (Responsible Department)* N LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS 27c. Transportation & Girculation - Bus Transit Will the proposed project: 1) Substantially interfere with existing bus transit facilities or routes, or create a substantial increase in demand for new bus transit 2) Be consistent with the applicable General additional or X X X X facilities/services? Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27c of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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 itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitiqation required. No impact has been identified. None- lssue (Responsible Department)* Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS 27d. Transportation & Circulation - Railroads 62 lssue (Responsible Department)i Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS Will the proposed project 1) lndividually or cumulatively, substantially interfere with an existing railroad's facilities X X X X or operations? 2) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27d of lhe lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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 Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than 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)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect** N 27e. Transportation & Girculation LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS - Airports (Airports) Will the proposed project 63 lssue (Responsible Department)* Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree 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? 3) Be consistent with the applicable X X X X General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27e of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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= lssue (Responsible Department)* Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS 64 lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Gumulative lmpac"t Degree Of Effect*" N LS PS-M PS 27f. Transportation & Girculation - Harbor Facilities (Harbors) Will the proposed project: 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 2) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 27f oÍ lhe lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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 itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitiqation required. No impact has been identified N€ne= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effects N LS PS-M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 279. Transportation & Circulation - Pipelines Will the proposed project: 65 lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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? 2) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 279 of lhe lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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, lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect** N 28a. Water Supply - LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS Quality (EHD) Will the proposed project: 66 N 1) Comply with applicable state and LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS local requirements as set forth in Section 28a of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 2) Be consistent with the applicable Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* lssue (Responsible Department)* X X General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 2Ba of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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€= lssue (Responsible Department)" N 28b. Water Supply - Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS Quantity (WPD) Will the proposed project: 67 Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* lssue (Responsible Department)" 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? 3) Be consistent with the applicable PS-M X X X X General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 28b of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? lmpact Discussion: 28b-1, and 28b-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. 28b-3. 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) No mitioation reouired. Residual i will be less than sionificant. N€n€- lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS 28c. Water Supply - Fire Flow Requirements (VCFPD) Will the proposed project 68 lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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 2) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 28c of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. This project will meet the goals and policies of the general plan M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) N€n€= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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) Will the proposed project: 1) Comply with applicable state and local requirements as set forth in Section 29a of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 2) Be consistent with the applicable X X X X General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 29a of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? lmpact Discussion: 29a-1, and 29a-2 69 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 Nln rnifinafinn ranr lm pact(s) rirad Nn tm nanf has been ide nf ifiarl N€ne= Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* lssue (Responsible Department)* N LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS 29b. Waste Treatment & Disposal Facilities - Sewage Collection/Treatment Facilities (EHD) Will the proposed project: 1) Comply with applicable state and local requirements as set forth in Section 29b of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 2) Be consistent with the applicable X X X X General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 29b of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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€= lssue (Responsible Department)" Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 70 Project lmpact Degree Of Effect** lssue (Responsible Department)* N LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 29c. Waste Treatment & Disposal Facilities - Solid Waste Management (PWA) Will the proposed project 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? 2) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 29c of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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) No mitioation reouired. Residual i pacts will be less than sionificant N€ne- 71 Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* lssue (Responsible Department)" N LS PS-M Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** PS N LS PS-M PS 29d. Waste Treatment & Disposal Facilities - Solid Waste Facitities (EHD) Will the proposed project: 1) Comply with applicable state and local requirements as set forth in Section 29d of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? X X X X 2) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 29d of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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, lssue (Responsible Department)" Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 30. Utilities Will the proposed project: 72 Project lmpact Degree Of Effect** lssue (Responsible Department)* 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) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 30 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 30 of the lnitial Study 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 Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than significant impact on Utilities. M itigation/Residual lm pact(s) No mitioation reouired. No im D act has been identified. N€n€- 73 lssue (Responsible Department)r Project lmpact Degree 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) Will the proposed project 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? 2) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 31a of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. 74 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 itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitiqation required. Residual impacts will be less than siqnificant. N€ne, lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 31b. Flood Control FacilitiesMatercourses - Other Facilities (PWA) Will the proposed project: 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 5) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 31b of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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 75 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) No mitiqation required. Residual impacts will be less than siqnificant. N€ne= lssue (Responsible Department)" Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Gumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 32. Law EnforcemenUEmergency Services (Sheriff) Will the proposed project: 76 lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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 b) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 32 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 30 of the lnitial Study 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€= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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) Will the proposed project 77 Project lmpact Degree 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? 3) Be consistent with the applicable X X X X General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 33a of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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 itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitioation reouired. Residual im pacts will be less than siqnificant. N€n€= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree 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) Will the proposed project: 78 lssue (Responsible Department)" Project lmpact Degree 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? 3) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 33b of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? lmpact Discussion: 33b-1. No new personnel will be required 33b-2. No new facilities or equipment will be required 33b-3. This project will meet the goals and policies of the general plan M itigation/Residual Im pact(s) No mitiqation required. No impact has been identified N€n€= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 34a. Education - Schools Will the proposed project: 79 lssue (Responsible Department)* N 1) Substantially interfere with the operations of an existing school facility? Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* LS PS-M PS N X X X X LS PS-M PS 2) Be consistent with the applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 34a of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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 itigation/Residual lmpact(s) No mitiqation required. No impact has been identified. N€ne= lssue (Responsible Department)* Project lmpact Degree Of Effect* N LS PS-M PS Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS 34b. Education - Public Libraries (Lib. Agency) Will the proposed project: 80 lssue (Responsibte Department)* Proiect lmpact Degree 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? 5) Be consistent with the applicable X General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 34b of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? 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. 81 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 Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than significant impact on Public Libraries. M itigation/Residual lm pact(s) No mitiqation required. No impact has been identified. N€ne= lssue (Responsible Department)* Cumulative lmpact Degree Of Effect** Project lmpact Degree Of Effect** N LS PS-M PS N LS PS-M PS 35. Recreation Facilities (GSA) Will the proposed project: 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 Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 35 of the lnitial Study Assessment Guidelines? X X lmpact Discussion: 35a 82 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. The applicable General Plan Goals and Policies for ltem 35 of the lnitial Study 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 Assessment Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than significant impact on Recreation Facilities. M itigation/Residual lmpact(s) 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 83 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 84 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 86 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 É (E 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 ki, Case Planner / ?.s-¡ç Date Attachments: Attachment 1 - Location Map Attachment 2 - Project Plans 82 $ de¡¡¡ uo¡¡eco1 0Lr0-Þl1d rolcor6 6uruue¡¿ 6uuea¡1 eJnlua¡ ¡o r{¡uno3 rt$v',tâ # ctol/l¿l{0 soi^res SIO uû p€teóÞ dtfl súalsfS uoileurûJq ,&iÞlV ìrNnizrietl mrmq{ ¡FmJ EJIrB^ lrsl 'lll4'uede¡ ¡s3 rsdl'¡ iovi !; lrìril ii- '':rt ¡. Ær g * v. J¡.**:f. I ¡ ikt /ê g- 9ir , ",1..ri J &r' t 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 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, 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 Planning Director Hearing: June 23, 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. PL14-0170 Permittee: Atmore Firewood 2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-170-42, -43 Conditions for Conditional Use Permit Case No. Date of Planning Director Hearing: June 23, Date of Approval: page 4 of 2g 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. PLl4-0170 Conditions for Gonditional Use Permit Gase No. Permittee: Atmore Firewood Dateof Pfanning DirectorHearing: June23,2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03,-14,-15;064-0-lTO-42,-49 Date of Approval: page 5 of 2g 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 Permittee: Atmore Firewood Date of Planning Director Hearing: June 23, 2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-1TO-42, -43 Date of Approval: page 6 of 28 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 Permittee: Atmore Firewood Date of Pfanning Director Hearing: June 23, 2016 APNs: 064-0-100-0 3, -14, -1 5; 064-0-1 70-42, -49 Date of Approval: pageT of 2g 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 Conditions for GonditionalUse Permit Case No. PL14-0170 Permittee: Atmore Firewood Date of Planning Director Hearing: June 23, 2016 APNs: 064-0-'100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-1 70-42, -43 Date of Approval: page g of 28 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 Gonditions for Gonditional Use Permit Case No. PL14-0170 Permittee: Atmore Firewood Date of Planning Director Hearing: June 23, 2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-170-42, -43 Date of Approval: Page 9 of 28 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 PL14-0170 Permittee: Atmore Firewood 2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-1 70-42, -43 Conditions for Conditional Use Permit Case No. Date of Planning Director Hearing: June 23, Date of Approval: compliance with the conditions Page 10 of 28 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 Conditions for Conditional Use Permit Case No. PL1+0170 Permittee: Atmore Firewood Date of Planning Director Hearing: June 23, 2016 APNs: 064-0-1 00-03, -14, -'1 5; 064-0-1 70-42, -43 Date of Approval: Page 1 1 of 28 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. PL14-0170 Permittee: Atmore Firewood 2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-170-42, -43 Conditions for Gonditional Use Permit Case No. Date of Planning Director Hearing: June 23, Date of Approval: Page 12 of 28 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 Conditions for Conditional Use Permit Gase No. PL14-0170 Permittee: Atmore Firewood Date of Planning Director Hearing: June 23,2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-170-42, -43 Date of Approval: Page 13 of 28 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 PLl4-0170 Permittee: Atmore Firewood Conditions for Gonditional Use Permit Case No. Dateof Planning DirectorHearing: June23,2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03,-14, -15;064-0-170-42,-43 Date of Approval: Page 14 of 28 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. o 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. Permittee: Atmore Firewood PLl4-0170 2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-170-42, -43 Gonditions for Conditional Use Permit Gase No. Date of Planning Director Hearing: June 23, Date of Approval: Page 15 of 28 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. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for use inauguration, the Permittee shall obtain approval of the VEMP and install all containment features and equipment specified in the approved plan. Timing: Permittee: Atmore Firewood PL14-0170 20'16 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-170-42, -43 Gonditions for Conditional Use Permit Gase No. 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 Purpose: ln accordance with the Ventura County General Plan Policies 1.3.2.2 & 4a, 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. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for use inauguration, the 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 Purpose: ln accordance with the Ventura County General Plan Policies 1.3.2.2 & 4a, 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. Permittee: Atmore Firewood 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 Planning Director Hearing: June 23, 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. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for use inauguration, the 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 Permittee: Atmore Firewood 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 rg. 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: Permittee: Atmore Firewood Conditions for Gonditional Use Permit Case No. PL14-0170 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-170-42, -43 Date of Planning Director Hearing: June 23, 2016 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. Permittee: Atmore Firewood 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 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 vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches (13'-6") along all access roads/driveways. Documentation: A stamped copy of the approved access plan Timing: The Permittee shall submit an access plan to the Fire Prevention Bureau for 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. Permittee: Atmore Firewood 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 Planning Director Hearing: June 23, Date of Approval: Page21 of 28 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. 36.Turninq Radius 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 [40] foot inside turning radius at all turns along the access roads/driveways. Documentation: A stamped copy of the approved access plan Timing: The Permittee shall submit an access plan to the Fire Prevention Bureau for 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. 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. 37. Turnarounds 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 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. Documentation: A stamped copy of the approved access plan Permittee: Atmore Firewood PL14-0170 -14, -15; 064-0-1 70-42, -43 APNs: 064-0-100-03, 2016 Gonditions for Conditional Use Permit Gase No. Date of Planning Director Hearing: June 23, 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 with the Fire Prevention Bureau. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall conduct a final 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 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 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 with the Fire Prevention Bureau. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall conduct a final 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 Purpose: To ensure that adequate fire department access is provided in conformance with current California State Law and Ventura County Fire Protection District Standards. Permittee: Atmore Firewood PL14-0170 -14, -15; 064-0-1 70-42, -43 APNs: 064-0-100-03, 2016 Conditions for Gonditional Use Permit Case No. Date of Pfanning Director Hearing: June 23, 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 the Fire Prevention Bureau. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall conduct a final inspection to ensure that access gates 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 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. Permittee: Atmore Firewood PL14-0170 2016 APNs: 064-0-100-03, -14, -15; 064-0-170-42, -43 Conditions for Conditional Use Permit Case No. Date of Pfanning Director Hearing: June 23, 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 Permittee: Atmore Firewood 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 Planning Director Hearing: June 23, 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. Permittee: Atmore Firewood 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 Planning Director Hearing: June 23, 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 (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.), Fusaríum dieback (Fusarium sp.), Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) and associated huanglongbing (HLB) disease caused by 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. Permittee: Atmore Firewood 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 Planning Director Hearing: June 23, 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 Permittee: Atmore Firewood 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. I CUP BAÜNDARY tîr I'l ¡"1 T.' ¡. '¡ l.I lirl å:t J. 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ÊU LDI'\G G¡51 ,: t) valr\.:ß'li:.rrìaiû t!.j Èci,f riÂr? llc ÞJ::C \CS !Y S: cA(Ycñ ñ0Áo ')/ IG 1\lallNC üO9:L! hO^1E lFtEe lrocÛ LcÌ c 7 ^cREs LVËC\ñYONi€OD:C: :4,ICIES ÂG¡ìauL:uf ÀL co\liÂtrarR s SERVI': ÁNO SÌDMCEY¡iD 2 5 âCiE5 5E5PE 3itñ5JL:ru3 t\¿ . !4r.r, .ljôrri::i/:rì :::i:2i llar :-.: i.,r. rÙt. s ci tjtJr R.A AT¡/ORE A SONS, iNC !Þ æ.¡u$ó*næ SITE PLAN lciJ CI]Y 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 [email protected], ca.us Sin County of Ventura Planning Director Hearing PL14-0170 Exhibit 6 - Correspondence regarding comments by the City of Ventura 55'1,7800 o cityofventura.net Dobrowalski, Jay Ward, Dave <[email protected]> Thursday, April 28, 2016 5:18 PM From: Sent: lo: Dobrowalski, Jay Cc: .Jane Farkas Subject: Re; Send data from TOSHIBAVI-1159 [Dave W_Scan2Emaü 04/28/201615:22 Attachments DOC042816.pdf 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 1 www,sespeconsulting.com 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, RAo4-CUPTraffic-Noise Memo 4-4-16.docx 2 www.sespeconsulting.com cuP PL14-0170 297 / 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 Memo 4-4-16.do¿x 3 www,sespêconsulting.com 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 5-27 -76.docx L www.sespeconsulti ng.com 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 Memo revised 5-27 -76.docx 2 www.sespeconsulti ng.com