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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1997 1105 CC REG ITEM 09EAGENDA REPORT CITY OF MOORPARK 71a•3( 2)(4) ITEM q • F• CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA City Co ncil Meeting of 1 199 ACTION: TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Principal Planner J�Sf DATE: October 28, 1997 (CC Meeting of 11/5/97) SUBJECT: CONSIDER COMMENTS TO BE PROVIDED TO COUNTY OF VENTURA ON DRAFT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP -4933, A GOLF COURSE AND DRIVING RANGE PROJECT PROPOSED NORTH OF TIERRA REJADA ROAD AND EAST OF STATE ROUTE 23, WITHIN THE MOORPARK AREA OF INTEREST BACKGROUND The County of Ventura originally approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 4933 for a golf driving range and three -hole practice area, and the CUP Modification request is to allow an 18 -hole golf course. The City Council discussed the proposed golf course project at a meeting on July 23, 1997, and directed staff to prepare a letter to the County of Ventura that would be signed by the Mayor and include project application and environmental concerns. A comment letter dated July 30, 1997 (Attachment 1), was subsequently prepared. On October 22, 1997, the City received a copy of the Mitigated Negative Declaration /Initial Study and Notice of Public Hearing for the proposed golf course project (Attachment 2) . Comments on the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration are due on November 12, 1997. A County Planning Director public hearing on the Modification application is scheduled for November 20, 1997. DISCUSSION The City's prior comments (Attachment 1) have not been fully responded to in the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration /Initial Study. A letter should be submitted to the County that documents the City's comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the proposed project. The Council should provide direction to staff if the comment letter is to include any statement of opposition to the proposed golf course project. The following comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration have been DST c:\1- m\staffrpt \cc11- 597.mnd 000338 Modification No. 1 to County CUP No. 4933 To: Honorable City Council October 28, 1997 Page 2 prepared for the City Council's consideration (the page numbers referenced below are from the Initial Study). Page 1 of 11, General - The text should be corrected to identify that the Guidelines for Orderly Development do apply. The applicable policies are the "Policies Within Areas of Interest Where a City Exists." The first of those policies states: "Applications for discretionary land use permits or entitlements shall be referred to the City for review and comment. The County shall respond to all comments received from the City." The City's comments on the Modification application have not been fully responded to, as discussed below. Page 1 of 11, Growth Inducement - The City asked that infrastructure extensions be sized /restricted, so as to not be growth inducing. The Initial Study concludes that the project will not require the extension of any urban services; however, the project does require the extension of services, including but not limited to domestic water. The City's prior comment should be addressed in the Initial Study. Page 3 of 11, Biological Resources - Monitoring of Lyon's pentachaeta populations on the property to the north of the golf course site and to the west of State Route 23 in the Carlsberg Specific Plan area has shown that there has been an expansion of the population in the past two years. A 1992 Draft Rare Plant Monitoring and Habitat Management Plan, prepared by Impact Sciences, Inc., is referenced in the Initial Study. The County should require a new survey of the golf course site prior to approval of any grading or building permit for the golf course project. Page 4 of 11, Biological Resources - The Initial Study should include more up -to -date information regarding the recordation of the conservation easement and Conservation Plan approved by the California Department of Fish and Game for preservation of the Lyon's pentachaeta populations. The Initial Study appears to imply that the conservation easement has not yet been recorded; however, the applicant's representative has confirmed that the conservation easement was recorded in October 1996. The City requested in its July 30 comment letter that the golf course be required to include open space transition area and that potentially invasive tree and shrub species not be planted adjacent to open space areas to the north, west and east. The City's comments have not been responded to in the Mitigated Negative Declaration /Initial Study. DST c:\1- m\staffrpt \cc 11- 597.mnd 000339 Modification No. 1 to County CUP No. 4933 To: Honorable City Council October 28, 1997 Page 3 Page 7 of 11, Light and Glare - The Initial Study identifies that since the lighting proposed for building and parking lots will be minimal and will be for security purposes, there will not be any adverse impacts relative to light and glare on the "Open Space" character of surrounding properties. The City requested a conceptual lighting plan to clarify all proposed exterior lighting fixtures, including location, height, and intensity. That information was not provided. The City also requested that driving range and golf course fairway lighting should be prohibited to ensure that such lighting is not installed at a later time. No lighting and glare mitigation measures are proposed and no standard conditions of approval are referenced; therefore, no conclusion can be reached that any lighting and glare adverse impacts are less than significant. Page 8 of 11, Transportation /Circulation - The potential direct and cumulative traffic impacts of the golf course project are not adequately addressed in the Initial Study. More explanation should be provided regarding any potential level of service impact at the State Route 23 and Tierra Rejada Road intersections. Page 10 of 11, Law Enforcement /Emergency Services - The conclusion in the Initial Study is that the Sheriff's Department has determined that the project will have no significant effect on the services provided for the area. The City's request in reviewing the application was that further information be provided to address whether the golf course and related facilities will require City police protection services and to clarify whether any impact on police staffing and /or equipment would result. RECOMMENDATION Direct staff to prepare a comment letter to the County that includes the comments addressed in the staff report and any City Council concerns regarding the project and Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study and opposing the project. Attachments: 1. Letter to Keith Turner dated 7 -30 -97 2. Notice of Public Hearing and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration/ Initial Study DST c:\1- m\staffipt \cc11- 597.mnd OU ®400 ATTACHMENT 1 MOORPARK 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR July 30, 1997 Keith Turner Planning Division County of Ventura 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009 SUBJECT: PROJECT REVIEW COMMENTS FOR MAJOR MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO COUNTY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP -4933, TIERRA REJADA GOLF CLUB Dear Mr. Turner: Thank you for the opportunity to review the application information for Major Modification No. 1 to Conditional Use Permit No. CUP - 4933. The City Council discussed the proposed golf course project at its meeting on July 23, 1997, and directed that a letter be prepared that would include project application and environmental concerns, as identified below. 1. Additional application information should be provided, including: A. A grading plan to clarify the visual impact of planned golf course grading, including fairways to be located adjacent to State Route 23. B. A conceptual lighting plan to clarify all proposed exterior lighting fixtures, including location, height, and intensity. c:\dst\l-m\oa-proj\lcup4933.nimI 000401 PATRICK HUNTER BERNARDO M. PEREZ CHRISTOPHER EVANS DEBBIE RODGERS TEASLEY JOHN E. WOZNIAK Keith Turner Major Modification No. 1 to CUP -4933 Page 2 July 30, 1997 C. The traffic study referenced in the project description information submitted with the application. D. Clarification of the means by which all effluent from the private wastewater treatment plant will be disposed of, including disposal of any solids generated by the onsite treatment facility. 2. The City has the following environmental concerns: A. The northerly planned fairways are within approximately 20 feet of the planned property line for the golf course, providing minimal open space transition area. One means of guaranteeing an open space buffer would be to extend the boundary �of planned Parcel 4 to incorporate additional area that would be left undeveloped and retained as permanent natural open space between the developed area of the golf course and the Special Devices Incorporated habitat conservation area within the City of Moorpark. B. Potentially invasive tree and shrub species, including but not limited to the following, should not be planted adjacent to open space areas to the north, west and east: Eucalyptus, Ailanthus, Casuarina, Schinus, Tamarix, or Robinia. C. Infrastructure extensions should be sized /restricted, so as to not be growth inducing. D. Further information should be provided to address whether the golf course and related facilities will require City police protection services and to clarify whether any impact on police staffing and /or equipment would result. E. Driving range and golf course fairway lighting should be prohibited to ensure that such lighting is not installed at a later time. c:\dst\1- mba- projUcup4933.mm1 000402 Keith Turner Major Modification No. 1 to CUP -4933 Page 3 July 30, 1997 In addition to the requested application information and environmental concerns identified above, we are also requesting that the City be provided a copy of any other new application submittal information, the environmental document, public hearing notices, and staff reports (including all proposed conditions of approval). We also request to be notified, in writing, of the environmental determination for this project. If you have any questions regarding the City's comments, please contact Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development, at 529- 6864, extension 242. PH:NM /DST CC: Honorable City Council Steven Kueny, City Manager Ron Allen, County Planning Division Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development c:\dst11- mba- projN1cup4933.mm1 000403 ATTACHMENT 2 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY Planning Division cou ventura Keith A Turner y of Director RECEIVt~r� OCT 221997 97 -151 City of Moort,ark Community Deveiopm,-- i Department PUBLIC REVIEW OF DRAFT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Division is currently processing the following land use permit. Based on the Initial Study findings, this project would not have a significant effect on the environment and a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. PROJECT NO.: Modification #I to Conditional Use Permit No. CUP4933 APPLICANT: CRUMPLER & KRUGER, c/o Jerry Crumpler PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposal: 18 hole public golf course; a driving range with 30 tee boxes; an Operations building @ 5000 square feet with parking for 190 vehicles; and a Maintenance building @ 8400 square feet with parking for 20 vehicles. LOCATION: Adjacent and north of Tierra Rejada Road and adjacent and east of the intersection of Highway 23 (Moorpark Freeway) and Tierra Rejada Road, Tierra Rejada Valley. ASSESSOR PARCEL NO(s): 520 -0- 350 -205, 500 -0- 360 -195 and 225 (ptn) From October 22, 1997 to November 12, 1997, the public may view the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. Copies of the document and any other documents referenced therein, are available at the Planning Division. Please call the Case Planner, Ron Allen at (805) 654 -2403, for information where the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration can be reviewed, or how a copy may be purchased. Written comments related to the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration may be submitted to the Case Planner; Ron Allen, RMA/Planning Division, L#1740, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009, or you may FAX your comments to Mr. Allen at (805) 654 -2509. Comments should be received no later than 5:00 p.m., November 12, 1997. Following the review period, consideration of the project will be given at a Planning Director public hearing to be held on November 20, 1997, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 311 at the County Government Center, Hall of Administration, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 800 South Victoria Avenue, L #1740, Ventura, CA 93009 (805) 654 -2481 FAX (805) 654- 2509 ® Printed on Recycled Paoer o00404 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY rd!J Of VIEntu� Planning Division FTFI MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ii_, , rk 1. Entitlement: Modification 41 to Conditional Use Permit No. CUP- 4§113",y 2. A licant: Jerry Crumpler of CRUMPLER & KRUGER 3. Location: Adjacent and north of Tierra Rejada Road and adjacent and east of the intersection of Highway 23 (Moorpark Freeway) and Tierra Rejada Road (Exhibit A "). 4. Assessor Parcel Numbers: 500 -0- 350 -205; 500 -0- 360 -195 and 225 (ptn) 5. Parcel Size: 183.85 Acres 6. General Plan Desipation: The Ventura County General Plan designates the site as "Open Space" (Ten Acre Minimum) and the site lies within the City of Moorpark Area of Interest, but outside the Area of Influence. Therefore, the County is responsible for land use planning, consistent with the general land use goals and policies of the County General Plan. 7. Existing Zoning: "O- S -40Ac" (Open Space, 40 Acre Minimum) 8. Provosal: 18 hole public golf course (Exhibit "B "); a driving range with 30 tee boxes (Exhibit "C"); an Operations building � 5000 square feet with parking for 190 vehicles (Exhibit "D "); and a Maintenance building @ 8400 square feet with parking for 20 vehicles (Exhibit "E "). 9. Responsible Agencies: County of Ventura, Planning Division B. STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS: California State law requires that an Initial Study (environmental evaluation) be conducted to determine if this project will significantly affect the environment. An Initial Study was conducted by the Planning Division. Based on the findings contained in the attached Initial Study, it has been determined that this project could have a significant effect on the environment, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been prepared. The potentially significant effects identified can be reduced to a level less than significant if the proposed Mitigation Measures are adopted as a Mitigation Monitoring Program in conjunction with the adoption of the Conditions of Approval. C. LISTING OF POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS IDENTIFIED: (See Initial Study Section C for Mitigation Measures) 4. Water Resources (Groundwater Quantity),, 8. Visual Resources; and 23. Waste TreatmentiDisposal The applicant, JERRY CRUMPLER, and the property owner, RALPH MAHAN have agreed to the proposed Mitigation Measures and a signed Consent Agreement is attached ( see Attachment "A "). D. PUBLIC REVIEW: I Lezal Notice Method: Direct mailing to propertv owners within 300 feet of the proposed project boundary. Document Posting Period: October 22, 1997 to November 12, 1997 000405 Minuted Negative Declaration !Modification =1 to Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -493 Pace , 3 Comments The public is encouraged to submit written comments regarding this !Mitigated Negative Declaration no latter than 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the above posting period to the Case Planner listed below, RMA/PlanninL. 800 S', Victoria Avenue. Ventura. CA 93009. The Planning Division's FAX number is (805) 654 -2509 E CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE NEGATWE DECLARATION Prior to approving the project. the decision - making body of the Lead Agenc\ must consider this MND and all comments received during the public review. That bode shall approve the MND if it finds that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Prepared by : Ron Allen 41 Senior Planner Reviewed bye" Je alker, Manauer �n Use Permit Section The Planning Director recommends that the decision - making bode find that the abo\ e environmental document has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Keith Turner, Planning Director RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY c �emiron,cu4933mnd #1 Date: 000406 ATTACHMENT "A" COUNTY OF VENTURA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY 800 S. VICTORIA AVENUE VENTURA, CA 93009 CONSENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES WITH MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION COUNTY OF VENTURA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY ENTITLEMENT NO.: MODIFICATION 41 to Conditional Use Permit No. CL P-4933 1, JERRY CRUMPLER, the applicant; and, RALPH MAHAN, the property owner, hereby agree to implement the mitigation measures described below that have been developed in conjunction with the preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for our proposed project We understand that these mitigation measures or substantially similar measures must be adopted as a Mitigation Monitoring Program in conjunction with the adoption of the Conditions of Approval with this permit request in order to reduce identified potential environmental impacts to an acceptable level. The potentially significant environmental issues and the proposed mitigation measures are as follows: 4. Water Resources: a. Groundwater Quantity: Based upon the reference data previously reviewed by this Agency and material submitted with the application, the project site is presently served by the Camrosa Water District with a potable quality water. The Camrosa Water District obtains a portion of its water from groundwater wells; and as such, any increase in the net use of groundwater by the project is considered a significant adverse impact to groundwater quantity. The Tierra Rejada Golf Club is anticipated to have a total water demand of 388 acre -feet per year (AFY) in a normal year and up to 457 AFY in an abnormally hot and dry year. This water is proposed to be supplied by an on -site State Well Number 2N /19W -IOR2. The domestic water demand is estimated at 3 AFY and will be supplied by the Camrosa Water District. Approximately 40 percent of the domestic water supplied by the Camrosa Water District comes from its groundwater wells located in the Arroyo Santa Rosa groundwater basin, a tributary basin to the overdrafted Pleasant Valley Basin. Therefore, it is assumed that 100 percent of golf course water demand and 40 percent of the domestic water needs will be met by water extraction wells. Mitigation: To reduce the potentially adverse impacts to Water Resources to a less than significant level, the permittee shall do the following: I ) Submit a letter to the Public Works Agency, Water Resources Division agreeing to facilitate and cooperate with the formation of a 7-terra Rejada Basin .Management Plan; 1) Install a water meter to record water use by the proposed project. A monthly record of groundwater extraction shall be maintained on file and a copy provided to the Public Works Agency upon request. The well shall be available for inclusion in the Water Resources Division Key Well program for bimonthly water level monitoring. Copies of any mineral analysis data obtained by the Tierra Rejada Golf Club shall be made available for inclusion in the Water Resources Division groundwater data bank; and 000407 CONSENT AGREEMENT Modification;; I to CUP4933 Page 2 of 3 3 Provide funds to the County of Ventura Public Works Agency in an annual payment of 5500.00 per acre -foot of groundwater used within the project. The annual payment shall be made to the County of Ventura Public Works Agency within 30 days of the end of each calendar year. Failure to submit the required annual payment for groundwater impact mitigation as specified, shall cause the County to initiate permit revocation procedures. Visual Resources: a. Scenic Highway, b. Scenic AreaTeature: The proposed project is located adjacent and east of the intersection of State Highway 23 (Moorpark Freeway) and Tierra Rejada Road. Highway 23 is classified as "eligible" designation for a Scenic Highway. The proposed location of barrier fencing could potentially cause significant visual impacts. This project feature could affect the view from Highway 23 and Tierra Rejada Road. Therefore, there is a potential for impacts to occur to visual resources. Mitigation: To reduce the potentially adverse impacts to Visual Resources to a less than significant level, the permittee shall: Limit the barrier fencing to a maximum height of twenty -five (25) feet and screen the subject fencing with appropriate landscaping to minimize visual affects. Also, the color of the fencing material shall be neutral in order to blend with surrounding natural colors. 23. Waste Treatment/Dispomi: c. Solid Waste Facilities: The Solid Waste Management Department has calculated that the golf course will generate approximately 23.9 tons of green waste annually. and, it is estimated that 73 tons annually will be generated from activities associated with restaurant, retail, and maintenance operations. The amount of solid waste generated from the Tierra Rejada Valley Golf Club is considered to be a significant adverse impact to solid waste facilities if the level of diversion is less than 500/0 and tonnage exceeds 65 tons per year. Therefore, to be consistent with the Countywide Imegrated Waste Management Plan and the Unincorporated Ventura County Source Reduction and Recycling Element, the solid waste generated by this project shall be reduced by diversion methods. Ni tigation: To reduce the potentially adverse impacts to Soild Waste Facilities to a less than significant level, the permittee shall do the following: Submit to the Public Works Agency, Solid Waste Management Department a Recycling Plan, which identifies all programs to be used to reduce solid waste disposal activities by a minimum of 50%. Said plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Solid Waste Management Division and shall include the following: 1) Complete description of all program activities, which will reduce solid waste disposal by a minimum of 50%; 2) Methodology for monitoring activities for program effectivenesseffrciency; 3) Compilation and provision of quarterly diversion updates/reports - 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter listing the amount of wastes disposed and recycled by tons; 000408 CONSENT AGREEMENT Modification;; l to CUP -4933 Page 3 of') 4) Listing of solid waste; recycling service providers utilized to provide recycling/composting/waste reduction activities, and 5) An annual evaluation of the programs used for solid waste reduction. Applicant: CRUMPLER & KRUGER c/o Jerry Cr unpler 22601 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 220 Malibu, CA 90265 Applicant's Signature Date:��n�� Y CR LER Owner: RALPH MAHAN One Boardwalk, Suite 100 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Ownees SignatureC Date: RALPH c ' environ4933consent 000409 ✓cN ,�A CCLNTY VANACENr NT AGENCY LOCATION MAP CUP -4933 - MODIFICATION #1 EXHIBIT "A" am J3 :3 2 q 0 c CA) m x I x m 0 �r DD z 0 Z ,' � r�k`, � % 71p�/ /r `pry• ('URYIS P. STO F-9. AIIP.,l Pt ANT LF(,[ NU J SEE AREA ENLARGEMENT JENSEN Tierra Rejada Golf Club -Ilmi L andscape Plan - - - - - - -------- ----- Nor - ----------- — — — — — — — - -- Apr p Fla Conceptual site Developent Pian ENSEN vsmaa County AREA ENLARGEMENT Pesource Management OPERATIONS Agency EXHIBIT "B" c � W m n O A '< 2s 0p 1 W W � O v o > O Z Z ^ �R Y1 m � 1. � fit'"„ •r 1 � Orgy ..,.�, ..- PARTIAL ELEV. 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Land Use (Ping,) a community character. X X b. housing: X — — — c. growth inducement: X - -- — — - X - -- RESOURCES: 3. Air Quali (APCD) a. regional: — X b. local: — X — 4. Water Rescuer,. (PWA) a groundwater quantity: _ — X X b. groundwater quality: — — X X --� c. surface water quantity: — — —X -- — — — d. surface water quality: — X — — --� -- X 5. Mineral Resources (plug.) A. aggregate. X X b. petroleum: — — X — — — X — — — 6. Biolosdcal Resources a. endangered, threatened. or X — X rare species: — — — — — b. wetland habitat: c. coastal habitat: X — — X — e. locally important — — — — — species/communities: — — — X — — — 7. Aancultond ReSE MM (Ag. DepQ / a soils: X X b. water. - - X X — — — c. air quality /micro - climate: _— — — — — — d. pesta/difdses: X X e. land use incompatibility: _ X — _ = X — 8. Visual R�arces a scenic highway (Ping.): — — X X b. scenic area /feature: — — — X X 9. P o —X_ — — X -- 10. Cultural Resources a archaeological: _ X X b. historical (GSA): _ X — — X — — . c. ethnic, social or religious: — X — — — X — — I1. E-gS0 Resources• X — — — X — — — 12. Coastal Beaches & Sand Dunes: X — — — X — — — HAZARDS: 13. Seismic Razards (PWA) a. fault rupture: _ X X b. ground shaking: X ` _ — X — C. tsunami: C X — — d. seiche: X _ _ _ X — — — e. liquefaction: X — — — X 14. Geolosrie Hazards (PWA) a. subsidence: X X b. expansive soils: — X _ _ X — — c. landslides/mudslides: — X_ -- _ X 000418 ISSUE (Responsible Department) PROJECT IMPACT CUMULATIVE IMPACT DEGREE OF EFFECT- DEGREE OF EFFECT" N LS S U N LS S I' 15. Hydraulic Hazards (P"'A/FCD) a. erosion /siltation: X — N b. flooding: X — — — — — 16. Aviation Hazards (Airports): \ X 17. Fire Hazards (Fire): — X Is. Hazardous MaterialsMaste a. above -ground hazardous materials (Fire): _ k X b. below -ground hazardous - — — — materials (EH): X X • c. hazardous waste (EH): — X _ _ x 19. Noise and Vibration: X , — — X — — — 20. Licht and Glare: — X X PUBLIC — — — — — FACILITIES/ SERVICES: 21. Transportation /Circ ulation A. public roads and highways (1) level of service (PWA): _ X X (2) safety /design (PWA): _ X — k — — (3) tactical access (Fire): X _ X — b. private roads and — — — — — — driveways (Fire) (1) safety /design: — — — x (2) tactical access: _ X — c. pedestriae/bicycle - (1) public facilities (PWA): _ x X (2) private facilities: X ' — — h — — d. parking (Ping.): X X —_ e. bus transit: X _ _— _— X _— — f. railroads: X X g. airports (Airports): x _ _ _� — h. harbors (GSA): X i. pipelines: x _- 22. Water Supply a. quality (EH): X X b. quantity (PWA/EH): _ X — — X c. fire flow (Fire): X — — — — 23. Waste Treatme et/Disposal a. Individual Sewage Disposal System (EH): — x b. sewage collection/ — — — treatmeet facilities: _ — AL X c. solid waste facilities — — — — (SWMD/PWA): _ — — X 24. UtHities a. electric: X X b. gas: R - -- X - -- c. communication: _ _ = X 25. Mood CoutroMrainazt a. FCD facility (FCD): X X b. other facilities (PWA)- J� _ _ = X 26. Law Enforcement/EmE nc y5 (Sheriff) a. persounel/equipment: X X b. facilities: X _ 27. Fire Protection (Fire) a. distance/response time: r b. Personnel/equipment/ — — — — facilities: X 000419 ISSUE (Responsible PROJECT IMPACT CUMULATIVE U"ACT Department) DEGREE OF EFFECT- DEGREE OF EFFE - N LS S U N LS S U 2g- Education a. schools: X X b. libraries (Lib. Agency): _ X _ X — — — _ 29. Recreation (GSA) S. local parks/facilities: X X b.. regional parks/ facilities: — X —_ C — — C. regional trails/corridors: _— X — — — X — — •Explanation: Degree of Effect N = No Effect LS = Less Than Significant Effect S = Significant Effect; Mitigated Negative Declaration or EIR Required. U s Unknown; EM Required Atencies APCD - Air Pollution Control District PWA - Public Works Agency Ping. - Planning Division GSA - General Services Agency Ag. Opt- - Agricultural Department FCD - Flood Control District c:linitiallSectionB Airports - Department of Airports Fire - Fire Protection District Sheriff- SberifPs Department EH - Environmental Health Division SWMD - Solid Waste Management Dept. Lib. Agency - Library Services Agency 00042(0 SECTION C TO INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST DISCUSSION OF RESPONSES FOR Modification 41 to CUP4933 GENERAL. GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS AND POLICIES: The Ventura County General Plan designates the site as "Open Space" (Ten Acre Minimum and the site lies within the Moorpark Area of Interest. The City of Moorpark General Plan designates the property as "OS -2" (Open Space, One Dwelling Unit Per 40 Acre Minimum i If a project lies within a city's Area-of Interest, but outside its Sphere of Influence. the Guidelines for Orderly Development do not apply. Therefore, the County is responsible for local land use planning, consistent with its general land use goals and policies of the County General Plan. Also, the project lies adjacent and north of an area designated as the Tierra Rejada Vallee Greenbelt Agreement, which was mutually adopted by the County, and the cities of Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks on March 26, 1984. According to California Government Code Section 65560, "Open Space Lands" are defined as: any parcel or area of land or water which is essentially unimproved and devoted to an "open space" use. The proposed project is consistent with the intent of the Tierra Rejada Vallev Greenbelt Agreement because the County has always determined that "open space" uses to be those which are permitted by the "Open Space" zone. Since the project is located within the Moorpark Area of Interest, the City General Plan was reviewed Based on a staff review of the County and City of Moorpark General Plans, and the Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt A ment; the project is consistent with the applicable General Plan Policies, and General Plan Land Use and Zoning designations. LAND USE: 2. Land Use: a. Community Character As stated above, the project is consistent with the applicable General Plan and Zoning Designations. However, the Tierra Rejada Valley is a unique area of agricultural and open space uses; and the Tierra Re" Valley Greenbelt Agmement has enabled the Community Character to remain "Open Space" in nature. The introduction of an 18 Hole Golf Course and Driving Range as a land use for the area will not have a significant effect on the Community Character of the area. b. Housing: The proposed 18 Hole Golf Course and Driving Range will be located on 183.55 acres identified as Parcel 4 of Parcel Map Waiver No. PMW -863. The Project Description does not contemplate construction of single - family homes. Therefore, the project is not expected to have any effect on the use of existing housing or create a long -term demand for additional new housing for the area because historically constriction work is short-term and the work force will be generated from the local labor pool. C. Growth Inducement: As referenced in Item 1 above, the proposed 18 Hole Golf Course and Driving Range is within an area planned for "Open Space" residential and agricultural uses. However- project is consistent with applicable General Plan Policies, General Plan Land Use and Zoning Designations, and will not reduce any existing impediments to growth in the area or 00x421 lnitW Study Checklist Modification #t to CUP4933 Page 2 of 11 require the extension of any urban services. Therefore, the project will not have any significant growth inducing impacts on critical public facilities (e.g. roads, water supply, sewers, etc.). RESOURCES: 3. Air Ouali a. Regional Air Quality Impacts. Based on the criteria contained in Ventura County's Guidelines for the Preparation of At Quality Analyses, the proposed project will have an impact on air quality, but the impact will not be significant. b. Localized Air Quality Impacts: Cumulative Based on information presented in the project description questionnaire, the proposed project will not result in significant localized air quality impacts. However, construction activities may generate dust. The amount of dust generated depends on such factors as amount of activity, type of soil, soil moisture content, and wind direction and speed. Therefore, the project will be conditioned with standard dust control measures that will reduce cumulative local air quality impacts are expected to be less than significant. Water Resources: a. Groundwater Quantity: Based upon the reference data previously reviewed by this Agency and material submitted with the application, the project site is presently served by the Camrosa Water District with a potable quality water. The Camrosa Water District obtains a portion of its water from groundwater wells; and as such, any increase in the net use of groundwater by the project is considered a significant adverse impact to groundwater quantity. The Tierra Rejada Golf Club is anticipated to have a total water demand of 388 acre -feet per year (AFY) in a normal year and up to 457 AFY in an abnormally hot and dry year. This water is proposed to be supplied by an on -site State Well Number 2Nl19W -IOR2. The domestic water demand is estimated at 3 AFY and will be supplied by the Camrosa Water District. Approximately 40 percent of the domestic water supplied by the Camrosa Water District comes from its groundwater wells located in the Arroyo Santa Rosa groundwater basin, a tributary basin to the overdrafted Pleasant Valley Basin. Therefore, it is assumed that 100 percent of golf course water demand and 40 percent of the domestic water needs will be met by water extraction wells. Mitigation: To reduce the potentially adverse impacts to Water Resources to a less than significant level, the permittee shall do the following: 1) Submit a letter to the Public Works Agency, Water Resources Division agreeing to facilitate and cooperate with the formation of a Tierra Rejada Basin Managemem Plan; 2) Install a water meter to record water use by the proposed project. A monthly record of groundwater extraction shall be maintained on File and a copy provided to the Public Works Agency upon request. The well shall be available for inclusion in the Water Resources Division Key Well program for bimonthly water level monitoring. Copies of any mineral analysis data obtained by the Tierra Rejada Golf Club shall be 000422 Initial Studv Checklist Modification P to CUP -1933 Pace 3 of 1 1 made available for inclusion in the Water Resources Division groundwater data bank-.and 3) Provide funds to the County of Ventura Public Works Agency in an annual payment of 5500.00 per acre -foot of groundwater used within the project. The annual payment shall be made to the County of Ventura Public Works Agency within 30 days of the end of each calendar year. Failure to submit the required annual payment for groundwater impact mitigation as specified, shall cause the Countv to initiate permit revocation procedures. b. Groundwater Quality: The Project Description includes a managed fertilizer and pesticide application program. which will minimize the introduction of chemicals into the aquifer. Also, the applicant will install a state -of- the -art package wastewater treatment system to treat wastewater for landscape irrigation, which will be reviewed and approved by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Ventura County Environmental Health Division. Therefore, there would be no adverse impacts on groundwater degradation. c. Surface Water Quantity: The proposed project identifies four (4) man -made lakes, averaging 1/2 acre each, which are designed as retention basins to control stromwater runoff and store emergency water for golf course irrigation. Drainlige from other areas of the golf course will be directed into turfed detention basins. Therefore, there would not be an adverse impact on the quantity of surface water. d. Surface Water Quality: As stated in Subsections b. and c. above, the fertilizer and pesticide application management Plan incorporated with the drainage system will ensure that no significant quantities of chemicals will be released. Also biological processes will filter and purify the water which will be recycled for golf course irrigation. Therefore, there would be no adverse impacts on the quality of surface water due to the nature of this proposal. 5. Mineral Resources: a. & b. Aggregate and Petroleum: The project will not have a significant impact on aggregate resources because there are sufficient resources to meet local needs for the next 50 years. Oil resources are considered a world =wide, national and state -wide resource, which is beyond the scope of local governments to effectively manage or control (Resource Appendix of the General Plan). 6. Biological Resources: a. Endangered, Threatened or Rare Species: According to the County's biological consultant, a sensitive plant species occurs north of the subject property on Parcel 1 of proposed Parcel Map Waiver No. PMW -863. The plant is identified as Lyon's pentachaeta - Penrachaela 1yonii. The Lyon's pentachaeta is a protected plant species under the State and Federal Endangered Species Act. Pursuant to a Draft Rare Plant Monitoring and Habitat Management Plan, prepared by Impact Sciences Inc., dated June 2, 1992, and the recorded DECLARATION OF CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS for Parcel Map No. PM4687, the Pentachaeta 1yonu have been protected. 000423 ' Initial Study Checklist Modification 41 to CUP-3933 Page 4 of 1 I Specifically, the recorded restrictions: a) 'provide identification of Pentachaeta plant communities; b) record a Rare Plant Preserve boundary for protection; and c) record a Conservation Agreement and Conservation Plan approved by the California Department of Fish & Game (CDF &G). Therefore, the potentially significant adverse impacts to biological resources will be reduced to a less than significant level by recordation of these documents. b. Wetland Habitat, c. Coastal Habitat, d. Migration Corridors, and e. Locally Important S peciesiCommunities: Based upon review of the Wetland Habitats Inventory, dated June 1992, prepared by Eric Weatherby for the Planning Division, and the Resource Management Agency's Unified Mapping System (UMS), the proposed project is not within or located adjacent to the above referenced environmental concerns, and therefore has no affect. Agricultural Resources: a. Soils, b. Water, C. Air Quality/Micro- Climate, d Pests/Diseases, and e. Land Use Compatibility: As previously discussed in Section i above, the project is located within an existing 'open space" area and not adjacent to agricultural lands: According to the Important Farmlands Inventory (IFI), soil on the subject property is classified for "grazing" purposes. Furthermore, while the site is located adjacent and north of the Tierra Reiada Valley Greenbelt Agreement, no agriculture now exists. Therefore, the project will not have an adverse effect on agricultural designated lands. 8. Visual Resources: a. Scenic Highway, b. Scenic Area/Feature: The proposed project is located adjacent and east of the intersection of State Highway 23 (Moorpark Freeway) and Tierra Rejada Road Highway 23 is classified as "eligible" designation for a Scenic Highway. The proposed location of barrier fencing could potentially cause significant visual impacts. This project feature could affect the view from Highway 23 and Tierra Rejada Road Therefore, there is a potential for impacts to occur to visual resources. Mitigation: To reduce the potentially adverse impacts to Visual Resources to a less than significant level, the permittee shall: Limit the barrier fencing to a maximum height of twenty-five (25) feet and screen the subject fencing with appropriate landscaping to minimize visual affects. Also, the color of the fencing material shall be neutral in order to blend with surrounding natural colors. Paleontological Resources: According to the Paleontology Assessment Report for Parcel Map 4687, prepared by Steven Conkling, LSA Associates, Inc., dated April I, 1996, field survey data confirmed the presence and identity of fossiliferous sedimentary rock units located within PM4687. These Paleontological Sensitive areas have been further identified by the recorded DECLARATION OF CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS for PM4687. With regard to potential impacts to these sensitive areas, only Sensitive Paleo ,4rea 3 will be affected by the proposed golf course. According to an assessment of the proposed Grading Plan by Steve Conkling, dated June 7, 1997, Sensitive Palen .area 3 will be capped with earth fill for protection. Therefore, the potentially adverse impacts to paleontological resources have been reduced to a less than significant level. 000424 Initial Studv Checklist Modification al to CUP-493, Pace 5 of 1 I 10 Cultural Resources: a. Archaeological According to the Status Report of Cultural Resources for Parcel Map No PM -AMO, prepared by W and S Consultants, dated February 12, 1996, a total of six (6) sites have been identified „ithin the proposed golf course as follows: CA -VEN -1038, CA- VEN -1042H and CA -VEN -1046: Phase Il testing at these sites have resulted in adequate and complete mitigation of potential direct and indirect impacts. However, grading and filling activities at these locales should still be monitored for am additional artifiacts or features that might be revealed through golf course construction. Therefore, no additional archaeological fieldwork is warranted at these sites pnor to development. CA- VEN478A, CA- VEN47813, and CA -VEN -1043: According to an archaeological assessment by W and S Consultants, dated June 6, 1997, these sites will be competel� mitigated of potential adverse impacts through a Phase M Archaeological Data Recover Program, which involves the placement of soil fill over the affected sites. Therefore, the potentially adverse impacts to cultural resources have been reduced to a less than significant level. b. Historical, c. Social, or Religious: According to available reference materials prepared by N. Nelson Leonard, Chief Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey, U.C.L.A., dated July 14, 1973 for the Planning Division records and the Resource Management Agency's Unified Mapping System (UMS), there are no indications of historical, social, or religious values to Native Americans on the property that would be affected by the proposed project. IL . Energy Resources: The project alone and cumulatively will have less than a significant impact on the renewable resources of solar, wind, and hydraulic power. The Uniform Building Code regulates construction of structures with regard to energy efficiency. Therefore, the energy necessary to maintain a residence would not be used in a wasteful manner. 12. Coastal Beaches & Sand Dunes: This project is not located within the Coastal Zone of the County's Local Coastal Program. Therefore, this project has no effect on the coastal beaches and sand dunes. HAZARDS: 13. Seismic Hazards: a. Fault Rupture: Pursuant to the Geotechnical Investigation of the proposed Tierra Rejada Golf Club. prepared by Gorian and Associates, Inc. dated June 30, 1997, the Simi -Santa Rosa Fault does traverse the southern portion of the property and is considered to be active based upon recent studies by Gorian and Associates (1995) and others at nearby locations. However. the fault does not traverse the proposed building pads based on previous trenches excavated on the site. It has been determined to have a remote possibility of movement during the next 75 to 0004251 Initial Study Checklist - Modification #1 to CUP -1933 Page 6 of 1 l 100 years. Therefore, the adverse impacts relating to fault rupture would be considered to be less than significant. b. Ground Shaking: The underlying geology and geotechnical concerns for the proposed project, such as seismicity, have been adequately addressed in the above referenced Geotechnical Investigation prepared by Gorian and Associates. This site, like all other sites in the general area, can be affected by moderate to major earthquakes centered on one of the known large active faults identified in the region. This project site will experience moderate to severe ground shaking. Therefore, with design factors incorporated from the Uniform Building Code, the adverse impacts resulting from groundshaking are considered to be less than significant. c. Tsunami, d. Seiche, e. Liquefaction: Due to the location and elevation of the site, hazards from tsunamis, and seiches are considered unlikely. Also, pursuant to the County General Plan, Hazards Appendix, Figure 2.6, the site is not located within a Seiche or Liquefaction Zone. Therefore, there will be no adverse impacts relating to tsunamis, seiches, or liquefaction. 14. Geological Hazards: a. Subsidence: If subsidence is to take place, the majority of settlement would occur during construction and post construction settlement should be minimal. Subsidence shall be controlled by the Ventura County Building Code (Chapter 70 of the Uniform Building Code, UBC). Therefore, there would be no adverse impact relative to subsidence. b. Expansive Soils: Pursuant to the Geotechinical Investigation, prepared by Gorian and Associates, dated June 30, 1997, the site is generally underlain by moderately expansive soils. High expansive materials of siltstone, claystone, and occasional bentonite layers are present on site and may be encountered during grading. Also, within each building pad area, the upper five (5) feet of subgrade materials should be uniform in its soil expansion characteristics. Therefore, the adverse impacts, relating to expansive soils, is considered to be less than significant. c. LandslidmMudslides: According to the project geotechnical consultants, Gorian and Associates, Inc., the site is in a hillside region and that the cut and fill slopes are planned at 2:0 gradients or flatter. Cut slopes adjacent to the 18th hole may expose fault breccia, which may require stabilization, but where adverse conditions exist, slope layback (to a dip slope angle) or stabilization fill,�uttresses will 'satisfactorily stabilize the slope. Therefore,' there will be no adverse impacts relating to landslides or mudslides. 15. Hydraulic Hazards: a. ErosiorvSiltation: Pursuant to the Ventura County Building Code, when construction is completed, the proposed project will have no erosion or siltation. During grading erosion an increased siltation will occur, but the Code requires storm damage prevention measures to reduce this 000426 "tial Studs Checklist Modification ;;I to CLP493 Pave 7 of 1 I potential adverse impact. Therefore. there will be no adverse impact; relating to erosion. siltation. b. Flooding: Due to the inland location of the site and since all the proposed building sites are at sufficient relative elevation to mitigate potential.storn induced flooding, the proposed improvements will not be subject to flooding. Therefore, there will be no adverse impacts relating to flooding. 16 Aviation Hazards: The project, alone and cumulatively, will have no impact on air traffic safety. 17. Fire Hazards. The project is located in a High Fire Hazard area. However, potential impacts can be mitigated by the Fire Department Weed Abatement Program and Building and Safety Construction requirements. Therefore, there will be no adverse impacts relative to fire hazards. 18. Hazardous Materials,`Waste: a. Above - ground Hazardous Materials The Project Description indicates the storage of hazardous materials in the form of fertilizers and pesticides. The project will be conditioned to have Uniform Fire Code permits for storage and handling. Therefore, there will be no adverse impacts relating to above - ground storage of hazard materials. b. Below- ground Hazardous Materials. The proposed golf course and driving range will not involve the use of underground hazardous materials storage tanks producing hazardous waste. Therefore, the project will not have any impacts relative to underground tanks. c. Hazardous Waste: The Tierra Rejada Valley Golf Club may generate hazardous wastes. Improper storage, handling, and disposal of these materials could result in the creation of adverse impacts to public health. Compliance with existing State regulations will reduce potential impacts to a level considered less than significant. 19. Noise,Vibration: Construction affects, including grading could result in an increase in noise and vibration during these activities. However, these increases will occur in an Open Space environment and would be temporary during construction. Once the golf course and driving range is completed, no significant construction noise or vibrations will occur. 20. Light and Glare: According to the Project Description, the proposed golf course and driving range will operate from sunrise to sunset. Lighting will be provided for buildings and parking lots for security purposes. Since the proposed lighting will be minimal, there will not be anti Initial study Checklist Modification # l to CUP4933 Page 8 of 11 adverse impacts relative to light and glare on the "Open Space' character of surrounding properties. Therefore, any adverse impacts are considered to be less than significant. PUBLIC FACII UL—M /SERVICES: 21. Transoortation/Circulation: a Public Roads & Highways: (1) Level of Service, (2) Safety/Design: The proposed project will generate additional traffic on the existing local road, Tierra Rejada, State Highway 23, and other local roads in the proximity of the project To address the cumulative adverse impacts of traffic on the Regional Road Network, Ventura County Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Ordinance 4071 (Fee) and General Plan Amendment 94 -3 require that the Transportation Department of the Public Works Agency collect a Traffic Mitigation Fee from development. This development is subject to this Ordinance. Consequently, the Level of Service and safety of the existing roadways will remain consistent with the County's General Plan. Therefore, there adverse impacts relating to level of service and safety/design will be less than significant. (3) Tactical Access Tierra Rejada Road is a public road adequate for a safe tactical response. b. Private Roads and Driveways: (l) Safety/Desigm (2) Tactical Access: The private access road as proposed meets the Private Road Guidelines for safety and tactical access will be adequate. c. Pedestrian/Bicycle: (1) Public Facilities; (2) Private Facilities: The existing public roads (Santa Rosa, Moorpark, and Tierra Rejada) in the vicinity of the development and the proposed private roads on -site have adequate provisions for pedestrian and bicycle facilities and will be improved in accordance with County Road Standards. Therefore, the adverse impact relative to pedestrian/bicycle facilities will be less than significant. d. Parking The County's Zoning Ordinance regulated the number, location, and size of off - street parking. This project will not warrant any additional off - street parking. Therefore, the p %cct will have no effect relative to parking requirements. e. Bus Transit, f. Railroads, g. Airports, h. Harbors: This project is not by a public transportation system or near any harbor facility due to the "open space" nature of the area. Therefore, the project will have no effect on these facilities. i. Pipelines: No gas of oil pipelines are located in the area. Therefore, the project will have no effect on these facilities. 000428 Initial Studv Checklist Modification #I toCJP-4933 Pape 9 of I I Water Suppl%: a. Quality: The Camrosa Water Co. has issued a Water Availability letter for this project indicating that an adequate supply of domestic water is available to this project. The quality of the water delivered by the Camrosa Water Co. must be in compliance with applicable State Drinking Water Standards, as enforced b} the State Department of Health Services. Therefore. the project will not adversely impact the quality of water supplied by the public water purveyor b. Quantity: As previously stated in Section 4. Water Resources, the Camrosa Water District obtains a portion of its water from groundwater wells, and as such, any increase in the net use of groundwater by the project is considered a significant adverse impact to groundwater quantity. For additional information, see mitigation discussion under Water Resources. c. Fire Flow: According to the Project Description, fire protection for the Tierra Rejada Valley Golf Club will be supplied by a private on -site water system consisting of hydrants and building sprinklers. The required fire flow for the development is 2500 g.p.m. and will be provided by the Camrosa Water Company. Consequently, the stipulated fire flow will require adequate on -site storage facilities with sufficient water pressure satisfactory to the Ventura County Fire Protection District. Therefore, the adverse impacts relative to fire flow will be less than significant. 23. Waste Treatment/Disnosal: a. Individual Sewage Disposal Systems There are no public sewers in the area. Individual Sewage Disposal Systems (ISDS) will be used for domestic sewage disposal of wastes generated from golf course restroomv. Soils information provided for review demonstrates septic system feasibility for the subject project. Compliance with applicable regulations in the County Building Code and County Sewer Policy will reduce potential impacts attributable to direct human contact with sewage from on -site sewage disposal to a level considered less than significant. b. Sewage Collection/Treatment Facilities: A private on -site wastewater treatment and disposal system, in the form of a package treatment plant, will be used to collect and treat wastewater from the operations and maintenance buildings. This treatment system will be reviewed and approved by the Los Angeles Regional - Water Quality Control Board (WQCB). Compliance with the requirements of the WQCB will reduce potential human health impacts attributable to direct human contact with sewage from on -site disposal to a level considered less than significant. Therefore, the potential adverse impacts relative to sewage collection and disposal will be less than significant. c. Solid Waste Facilities: The Solid Waste Management Department has calculated that the golf course will generate approximately 23.9 tons of green waste annually, and it is estimated that 73 tons annually 000429 Initial Study Cherkh Moditicatiott #I to CUP -4933 Page 10 of 1 I 14 will be. generated from activities associated with restaurant, retail, and maintenance operations. The amount of solid waste generated from the Tierra Rejada Valley Golf Club is considered to be a significant adverse impact to solid waste facilities if the level of diversion is less than 50% and tonnage exceeds 65 tons per year. Therefore, to be consistent with the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan and the Uninco rated Ventura Coun Source Reduction and Recycling Element, the solid waste generated by this project shall be reduced by diversion methods. Mitigation: To reduce the potentially adverse impacts to Solid Waste Facilities to a less than significant level, the pennittee shall do the following: Submit to the Public Works Agency, Solid Waste Management Department a Recycling Plan, which identifies all programs to be used to reduce solid waste disposal activities by a minimum of 5(r. Said plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Solid Waste Management Division and shall include the following: 1) Complete description of all program activities, which will reduce solid waste disposal by a minimum of 50 %; 2) Methodology for monitoring activities for program effectiveness/efficiency; 3) Compilation and provision of quarterly diversion updates/reports - 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter listing the amount of wastes disposed and recycled by tons; 4) Listing of solid waste/recycling service providers utilized to provide recycling/composting/waste reduction activities; and 5) An annual evaluation of the programs used for solid waste reduction. a. Electric, b. Gas, c. Communications: The ProPOwd Project will be adequately served by existing electrical, natural gas, and communication facilities along Tierra Rejada Road. Therefore, the project will have no effect on these facilities. 25. Flood Control/Drai ge: a. Flood Control District Facilities; b. Other Facilities: The proposed development is not within the Flood plain of any drainage facility under the jurisdiction of the Flood Control District (FCD). Additionally, the project will not significantly alter the drainage patterns, or the route of surface water run -off for the ultimate development. The potential changes to drainage will be incorporated in the site development Plans, as turf detention bavins and golf course water features and accomplished in accordance with the County of Ventura Building Code, Chapter 70 of the Uniform Building Code. Therefore, there will be no adverse impact relating to drainage facilities, regardless of jurisdiction. 26. Law En forcement/Emergenc, Services: a. PersonneUEquipment, b. Facilities: The Sheriffs Department has determined that the project will have no significant effect on the services provided for the area. 000430 Initial Studv Checklist Modification #1 to CUP4933 Page 11 of 1 I "_'7. Fire Protection: a. Distance/Response Time, b. PersonneUEquipmentTacilities: The project is located approximately 3 miles from County Fire Station No. 40 (Mountain Trail - Moorpark). Additional equipment and personnel can be dispatched from County Fire Station No. 45 (Pacific Ave. - Simi Valley), which is approximately 4 miles from the project. Therefore, there are adequate facilities and personnel for fire protection. 28. Education: a. Schools, b. Libraries: The Moorpark Unified School District and the Moorpark and Simi Valley libraries serve the Tierra Rejada Valley. Since the proposed Tierra Rejada Valley Golf Club will not generate potential students, this project will have no effect on present and proposed school facilities or libraries in the area. 29. Recreation: a. Local Parks/Facilities, b. Regional Parks/Facilities, c. Regional Trails/Corrido, This project will have no adverse impact on local/regional parks because the facilities have been master planned to accommodate potential growth for this area. Also, regional trails and corridors are already developed and this project will not interface with the trails or corridors. c:linitallct4933 #1 VQ®431 SECTION "D" MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Based on the information contained within Sections B and C: YES/NfAYBE NO Does the project have the potential to significantly 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 Initial Study Checklist examples of — X the major periods of California history or prehistory? 2. oes *Me project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the idvantage of long -term, environmental goals? (A shor- -rm impact on the environment is one which occurs in a atively brief, definitive period of time while long- X term impacts will endure well into the future). 3. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (Several projects may have relatively small individual impacts on two or X more resources, but the total of those impacts on the envirr tent is significant). D the nrniect have environmental effects which will ,rse effects on human beings, either — X SECTION "E" DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION should be prepared. X I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measure(s) described below will be applied to the project. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION should be prepared. I Find the proposed project, individually and/or cumulatively MAY have a significant effect on the environment and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. EIR ISSUES FOCUS: "OT APPLICABLE Signature of Preparer RONALD R. ALLEN, Senior Planner C: initial�D &E Date: August 27, 1997 000432