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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 1, 1984
Council was apprised that the City of Lodi presently owns
in fee title a strip of land 720 feet long and 20 feet wide
which lies on the north side and contiguous to Labaugh
Meadows property. The City of Lodi presently has a 60 KV
power line and a 30" industrial waste line within this
parcel. The owners of Lobaugh Meadows have offered to
install a master water line in Century Blvd., including
ccnpletion of the W.I.D. Canal crossing near Beckman Park
ahead of development in exchange for ownership of the strip.
The City of Lodi will retain a public utility easement over
the strip which will be incorporated into the landscaping
and parking for the Meadows. This is similar to the
exchange with Aladdin Real Estate for the development of a
portion of Ha -n Lane prior to its required construction. The
completion of the master water line will ixrprove circulation
and provide better fire flaws in the Lakeshore/Meadows
Pmen t. and decrease the Cidollar
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR
NOMA SUBDIVISION
EIR - 83-2
APPLICANT
eat -Development Company
920 South Cherokee Lane
Lodi, CA 95240
PROPERTY OWNER
Tom Noma
4131 E.Almond Drive
Lodi, CA 95240
AGENCY PREPARING EIR
City of CRT -
221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
DESCRIPTION OF ACTION
The proposed project is the rezoning and subdivision of a
20± acre parcel of land located on Almond Drive, 1/4 mile
west of Cherokee Lane. The project will contain 67
single-family lots, 13 duplex lots (26 units), and a
41 --nit condominium lot. There is also a 1.3 acre parcel
that will be sold to an adjacent property for usee as a
parking lot.
The project will require certification of an EIR, approval
of a rezoning to Planned Development and approval of a
subdivision map.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VICINITY MAP .............................................
PROJECT MAP ..............................................
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USE MAP .............................................
SUMMARY..................................................
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I.
Project Description
1
II.
Site Location and Description
1
III.
General Plan and Zoning Designation
2
IV.
Description of Environmental Setting
2
A. Topography
2
B. Hydraulics
2
C. Soil Conditions
3
D. Seismic Hazard
4
E. Biotoc Conditions
4
F. Atmospheric Conditions
4
G. Noise
5
V.
Utilities
6
A. Storm Drainage
6
B.. Sanitary Sewer
6
C. Domestic Water
6
D. Other Utilities
7
VI.
Community Services
7
A. Traffic Circulation
7
B. Police and Fire Protection
8
C. Schools
9
D. Solid Waste
10
E. Recreation
11
VII.
Measure A - "Greenbelt Initiative"
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VIII.
Historic and Archeological Site
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IX.
Environmental Assessments
12
A. Environmental Impacts
12
B. Mitigation Measures
13
C. Alternatives to the Project
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D. Irreversible and Long -Term Impacts
18
E. Cumulative Impacts
18
F. Growth -Inducing Impact
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G. Energy Conservation
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X.
RESPONSE TO COMMENTS
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A. Comments
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SUMMARY
NOMA SUBDIVISION EIR
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is a 18.7 acre mixed residential project. There will be 61
single-family lots, 13 duplex lots (26 units) and a 41 -unit condominium
lot. There is also a 1.3 acre parcel which will be sold to an adjacent
property -owner. The total site is 20= acres.
The subject site is currently designated low-density residential in the
Lodi General Plan and has a zoning of R-2, Residential Single -Family
with duplexes allowed on corner lots. The project will require a
rezoning to P -D, Planned Development, approval of a specific development
plan and a subdivision map.
LOCATION
The project will be located on the north side of Almond Drive, 1/4 mile
west of Cherokee Lane.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1) Loss of 20± acres of prime agriculttiral soil. Parcel is Class I
soil. Parcel is Class I soil made up of Hanford Sandy Loam; well
suited for a variety of agricultural uses. Development will mean
loss of agricultural use of land.
Urbanization could affect adjacent agricultural parcels by requiring
modification of normal spraying and cultivation operations.
Vandalism, trespassing and homeowner's complaints could increase.
2) Traffic will increase on Almond Drive and Valley Avenue/Academy
Drive. The project will generate 1124 vehicle trip ends per day
when fully developed.
3) Approximately 122 additional school -aged children could be ad6ed to
the already overcrowded LUSD.
MITIGATION MEASURES
1) No real mitigation for loss of agricultural land. Entire Lodi area
is prime agriculture land and any development will eliminate
agricultural use.
2) Solid fencing along the entire west property line will reduce
trespassing and vandalism of adjacent agricultural properties by
reducing direct access.
3) The strict conformance with State and Federal regulations will
prevent problems with the use of agricultural chemicals. The project
will not prevent the use of chemical materials.
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4) The additional traffic can be mitigated by the careful design of the
street system. Portions of the street will be upgraded with curb,
gutter and sidewalk and a wider paved roadway. The traffic capacity
of the adjacent streets are adequate to handle the additional
traffic.
5) Impact of LUSD has been mitigated by the developer who has entered
into a contract with the LUSD to pay required impaction fees.
ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROJECT
1) The "no build" alternative would eliminate environmental impacts by
leaving the site in agricultural use. A "no build" alternative
would not provide for future affordable housing. The proposed
development is designed to provide homebuyers with moderately price
houses.
2) Another alternative would be to develop the property under the
existing R-2 zoning. This would reduce the total number of units
from 134 to 109. This alternative would reduce the number of
school -aged children from 122 to 109 and reduce the traffic
generated from 1124 vehicle trips to 981 vehicle trips.
This alternative would not affect the loss of prime agricultural
land. It would also eliminate the condominiums, which are a good
source of affordable housing.
IRREVERSIBLE AND LONG-TERM IMPACTS
1) Loss of agricultural land is perr,anent and irreversible.
CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
l) Loss of agricultural land is cumulative. In the past years, several
hundred acres of land have been developed with various residential,
commercial and industrial projects. Because the City of Lodi is
entirely surrounded by prime agricultural land, all future projects
.;ill utilize agricultural land.
2) There is a cumulative impact on the LUSD. The LUSD includes much of
the northern San Joaquin County, including the City of Lodi and
north Stockton. It is estimated that there is the potential for an
additional several thousand students in projects currently approved
and in some state of development. This includes Lodi, north
Stockton and the unincorporated County areas. This would seriously
affect the LUSD.
The LUSD is working with developers in the north County area to
assist the District financially to provide additional classroom
space. Many have signed agre?ments with the District.
GROWTH -INDUCING IMPACT
The project will not have a significant growth -inducing impact on the
area.
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UOMA
Environmental Impact Report
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant is proposing to subdivide and rezone a 20± acre parcel to
permit development of an 18.7 acre mixed residential project. The
project will contain a total of 134 residential units broken down as
follows:
Single family lots
Duplex lots
Condominiums
' TOTAL
Acres' Lots Units Units/acre
16 67 67 13 26 5.8
2.7 1 41 15.0
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Overall density 7.17 U.P.A.
In addition to the proposed residential development, subdivision map
includes a 1.3 acre parcel that is proposed to be sold to the adjacent
Cambridge Place property. This parcel, which is adjacent to the
Cambridge Place parking area, will be used to provide additional parking
and recreational areas for the residents of Cambridge Place. No
additional living units will be constructed on this site.
The property is within the existing City limits and has a current
General Plan designation of low density residential and a zoning of R-2,
single-family residential with duplexes permitted on corner lots.
The proposed project will require the following governmental actions:
Certification of an environmental impact report; a rezoning; and
approval of a subdivision map and specific development plan.
II. SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The project site contains 20 acres and is located in the southeast
section of the City of Lodi. The property is located on the north side
of Almond Drive, approximately 1/2 mile west of Cherokee Lane. Almond
Drive is an east/west street located between Stockton Street and
Cherokee Lane and 1/2 mile south of Kettleman Lane (State Nig;iway 12).
(See Vicinity Map). The parcel is designated as San Joaquin County
Assessor Parcel No. 057-160-14.
The property is currently under cultivation and is planted in grape
vineyards. There is also a farm residence and related farm buildings
located on the property.
The project site is in a transitional area and contains a mixture of
land uses. On the north, uses include a mobilehome/recreational vehicle
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dealership, a trucking operation, and residential subdivisions. On the
east are residential uses including a 153 unit condominium project and a
mobilehome park. To the south are several large -lot single family
residences. There is also proposed a residential and commercial
subdivision on 47.63 acres immediately south of the project area. This
subdivision, the Johnson -Tandy Subdivision, is under review by the City
and includes 239 residential units and a 6.2 acre commercial area. On
the west are scattered residences and agricultural uses. (See Land Use
Map).
III. GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATION
The subject property currently has a General Plan designation of
low-density residential and a zoning of R-2, residential single-family
with duplexes on corner lots. The proposed project includes a 2.7 acre
condominium parcel that does not conform to the existing R-2 zoning.
The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the entire property to P -D,
Planned Development. This zoning would permit, with City approval of
the specific development plan, both the single-family/duplex lots and
the condominium project.
The proposed project will have an overall density of 7.17 units per
acre. This density is within the maximum of 10 U.P.A. permitted by the
low-density residential general plan designation. No change in the
general plan designation will be required.
IV. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
A. TOPOGRAPHY
The project site and the surrounding area are generally flat with
elevations of approximately 40-45 feet above sea level. The land
in Lodi slopes gently from the northeast to the southwest at the
rate of approximately 5' per mile. It is probably that the land
was leveled sometime in the past to facilitate surface irrigation.
The parcel contains no natural drainage channels or other
topographic features.
B. HYDRAULICS
There are no natural water features or drainage channels located on
the project site. The property does not lie within the floodplain
of the Mokelumne River and would not be affected during a 100 year
flood.
Except for agricultural properties served by the Woodbridge
Irrigation District Canal, the majority of properties in the Lodi
area, including the City of Lodi, are supplied by water pumped from
underground sources. There are existing private agricultural and
domestic water wells on the property.
Using figures provided by the San Joaquin County Farm advisor for
agricultural water uses, we can make some water use comparisons.
The average vineyard requires approximately 35 inches of water
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annually. Natural rainfall provides approximately 9 inches of the
annual demand. The remaining 26 inches are supplied by irrigation.
Converted to acre feet, each acre of vineyard will use
approximately 2.2 acre feet of water per year, excluding rainfall.
The 20 acres of the project x 2.2 acre feet equal approximately
44 acre feet of water required by the agricultural operation
annually.
The following water consumption chart breaks down the various water
uses by acre feet/acre year for different types of residential
development.
Single family residence 3.1 acre feet/acre year
Multiple family residence 2.4 acre feet/acre year
The proposed development has the following number of acres in the
above described uses.
No.Ac. ft/ Total No/Ac.Ft/
Use No. Acres Acre/Year Year
Single
Fam. Res. 16.0 3.1 49.6
Multi-Fam
Residential 2.1 2.4 6.48
6.08
The estimated water usage for the proposed project will be
approximately 56.08 acre feet/year compared to the existing water
usage of 44.0 acre feet/year.
C. SOIL CONDITIONS
The soil type of project site is Hanford Sandy Loam. The surface
soil is the Hanford Sandy Loam consists of an 8 to 14 inch layer of
light, grayish brown, soft friable sandy loam which has a distinct
grayish cast when thoroughly dry. The material grades downward
into a subsoil of slightly darker and richer brown soil.
Agriculturally, Hanford Sandy Loam is one of the best soils. It is
used in the production of orchard, vineyard and other intensive
perennial crops. In the Lodi area this soil is primarily used for
grape vineyards. The soil conservation service rates Hanford Sandy
Loam as Class 1 (the highest rating) and the Storie Index rates it
at 95 percent for the ability to produce crops.
The soil is also rated good for construction purposes. The bearing
capacity of the soil is 2,000 lbs. per square foot. It does not
have expansive qualities and will support most structural building
loads.
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E.
F.
The 1978 edition of the Uniform Building Code designates Lodi as
being in Seismic Zone 3, one that requires the strictest design
factors for lateral forces.
SEISMIC HAZARD
Earthquake faults are not found in the immediate vicinity of the
subject parcel. The nearest faults are approximately 14 miles to
the south and west. The most probable sources of strong gro►ind
motion are from the San Andreas Fault, Hayward Fault, the Livermore
Fault and the Calaveras Fault, all located in the San Francisco
area.
BIOTIC CONDITIONS
The site has been cleared of natural vegetation and replaced with
cultivated crops. The property currently contains grape vineyards.
The type of plants and wildlife found on the site are common to
lands in the agricultural areas surrounding Lodi. There are no
known rare or endangered species of plant or animal located on the
project site.
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
Air Quality in the San Joaquin Valley is affected by a combination
of climatology and topography. Topographically, San Joaquin County
is located approximately in. the middle of the Sacramento/San
Joaquin Valley. The valley has a trough-like configuration that
acts as a trap for pollutants. Mountain ranges surrounding the
valley restrict horizontal air movement and frequent temperature
inversions prevent vertical air movement. The inversion forms a
lid over the valley trough, preventing the escape of pollutants.
Climatology also affects the air quality. High summer temperatures
accelerate the formation of smog. This, combined with summer high
pressures which create low wind speeds and summer temperature
inversions to create the potential for high smog concentrations.
San Joaquin County air quality is not in ccmpliance with National
Air Quality Standards.
Pollutant
Ozone
Carbon Monoxide
Total suspended
particulate matter
Sulfur -dioxide
Nat. Air Quality
Standard
F.12 pp. hr.avg
9.0 ppm, 8 hr.avg
75 ug/m (AGM)
3
365 ug/m, 24 hr.avg)
80 ug/m (annual avg)
81
San Joaquin
Air Oualitv
u.ti ppm
14.4 ppm
(highest AGM)
no measurement
The primary source of air pollution generated by the development
will be from vehicular traffic. The trip generation estimates are
based on data from the Institute of Traffic Engineers.
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Single -Family Residential:
Based on 10 vehicle trip ends per unit, the 93 units will
generate 930 vehicle trips per day.
Attached Housing Units:
Based on 5.1 vehicle trip ends per unit, the 41 units will
generate 209 vehicle trips per day.
Total vehicle trip generation will be 1140 vehicle trips per
weekday generated by the proposed development.
There is no specific data for the City of Lodi, so information was
generated based on the data for San Joaquin County. The City of Lodi
was assumed to generate 9.9% of the total for San Joaquin County. The
following emission data was generated:
Particulate Hydro -
*Sox Matter Lead Carbons *CO *NOx
San Joaquin
County 1.51 3.186 .22 21.18 220.74 27.78
City of Lodi
9.9% of S.J.C. .151 .3186 .022 2.118 22.074 2.778
figures in ons day
The Noma Subdivision would account for less than 1% of the total for the
City of Lodi.
G. NOISE
The primary source of noise in the ar?a of the proposed project
will be vehicular traffic on Cherokee Lane to the east, Kettleman
Lane to the north and the S.P.R.R. tracks to the west. The project
site is, hoi,ever, located a sufficient distance from all of these
major noise sources. According to the City of Lodi Noise Contour
Map based on 1995 traffic projections, no part of the project site
will fall within a problem noise contour.
Ambient noise levels will not exceed 60 dBA. Levels of 60 dBA and
under are considered acceptable for residential development.
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V. UTILITIES
A. STORM DRAINAGE
The City of Lodi operates a system of interconnecting storm
drainage basins to provide temporary storage for peak storm runoff.
The runoff is stored until the water can be pumped in the W.I.D.
Canal or the Mokelumne River at controlled rates and locations.
The subject property is located in the "D" drainage basin area
which is served by the Salas basin -park.
Salas basin -park is located at the southwest corner of South
Stockton Street and Century Boulevard (future extension). Th`s
basin -park was constructed several years ago and serves the "D'
drainage basin. This drainage area generally covers the area from
Lodi Avenue on the north. Central Avenue north of Kettleman Lane
and Highway 99 South of Kettleman Lane on the east. Harney Lane on
the south and the S.P.R.R. on the west. The basin serves both a
storm drainage function and a recreational function. The basin is
turfed and landscaped and has baseball diamonds and a concession
stand.
The project is connected to Salas Basin by a 30" line along Almond
Drive and a 60" line along South Stockton Street. Smaller lines
will be extended from Almond Drive to serve the subject property.
These lines will also provide storm drainage for a parcel of land
north of the subject property. The lines and storm drainage
facilities are adequate to provide drainage for this property.
B. SANITARY SEWER
The proposed project will be served by the City of Lodi sanitary
system. There is an existing 8" line in Almond Drive that will
serve the project, Subdivision lines will tie into the Almond
Drive line.
The City's White Slough Waste Water Treatment Facility has adequate
capacity to handle all sanitary sewage generated by this project.
C. DOMESTIC WATER
Domestic viater will be provided by the City of Lodi. There is an
existing 8" line in Almond Drive that terminates at the southeast
propertyline of the project. This line will need to be extended
west across the Almond Drive frontage of the property and must
continue to the Stockton Street line. This line will be extended
to serve the project. The water lines will also be ties+ to lines
north of the subject parcel upon development of that parcel. This
looping of water lines will improve water pressure and flows in the
entire area.
Ex-isting agricultural and private domestic wells on the site will
be abandoned when the project is developed.
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D. OTHER UTILITIES
Electricity will be provided by the City of Lodi. Natural gas will
be supplied by F.G.& E., and Pacific Telephone Company will provide
telephone service. All services can be adequately supplied to the
project with normal line extensions.
VI. COMMUNITY SERVICES
A. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION! (Also see Atmospheric Section).
The Noma Ranch Subdivision will front on Almond Drive on the south
and connect to Valley Avenue to the north. The subdivision is also
designed to have a street that will serve the properties to the
west, although at present the street will dead-end at the west
property line of the project.
In addition to these two streets, the City will recommend that an
additional street be includEd in the project. This will be a
street to serve the rear portion of the Geweke property located
adjacent to the northwest one-half of the Noma property. This would
require that the western most street shown on the Noma Ranch
Subdivision map be extended north and stubbed at the north property
I ine. This will eliminate one lot. This street will provide
future street access to the Geweke property.
Valley Avenue to the north currently dead -ends just north and east
of the project property. Plans are for Valley Avenue to be
extended and looped into Elgin Avenue in conjunction with the
development of the Burgandy Village Subdivision. Plans are to
construct Burgandy Vilage at the same time as Noma Ranch in order
to coordinate utility and street work. Construction of the streets
in Burgandy Village will provide Noma Ranch a street connection to
Kettleman Lane via Valley Avenge and Academy street.
Valley Avenue currently has a traffic volume of approximately 200
vehicle trips per day. The low traffic volume is largely a result
of the current dead-end situation and the fact that there are only
16 single family lots on the street. The construction of Burgandy
Village will add approximately 200 vehicle trips per day. Noma
Ranch will add approximately 600 vehicle trips per day. The total
traffic volume on Valley Avenue will be approximately 1,000 vehicle
trips per day. The looping of the existing dead-end street will
improve the overall traffic flow on the street. The 1,000 vehicle
trips per day are well within the traffic capacity of Valley
Avenue.
Almond Drive to the south will take the project traffic west to
Stockton Street er east to Cherokee Lane. Stockton Street carries
traffic north to Central Lodi. Cherokee Lane serves as both a
major commercial street and as a connector to State Highway 99.
Almond Drive is an east -west street running between Stockton Street
and Cherokee Lane. The street was originally built to County road
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standards with a 20' paved roadway
gutters or sidewalk. There have b
have been built since portions of
City. The street frontage of these
City standards which include a 44'
sidewalk.
dirt shoulders and no curb,
yen several developments that
he street were annexed to the
projects have been developed to
roadway, plus curb, gutter and
In future years, as properties along t
street are developed, the entire street
way, a 44' road width and curb, gutters
to eliminate patchwork ccnstruction
developments, the City has expended s
portions of Almond Drive in conjunction
ie entire length of the
will have a 60' right of
and sidewalk. Currently,
resulting from new
reet funds to improve
gith development projects.
If the Noma Ranch Subdivision is developed, along with proposed
Tandy Ranch Subdivision across the street, approximately 2/3 of
Almond Drive will be built to City street standards.
Currently Almond Drive has relatively low traffic volumes. Most of
the traffic is local traffic generated by residents along the
street. There is also some through traffic between Stockton Street
and Cherokee Lane. Current traffic volumes on Almond Drive are
approximately 1200 vehicle trips per weekday. If Noma Ranch
Subdivision is approved, it and other projects recently completed,
will double the traffic volume to approximately 2,400 vehicle trips
per weekday. If Tandy Ranch is approved, approximately 1,000
additional vehicle trips could be added to the total. That would
bring the total to approximately 3,400 vehicle trips.
B. POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION
The City of Lodi will provide police and fire protection to the
proposed development. The Chief of Police has indicated that the
department has no "level of reserve" which should be maintained in
the city department. He indicates that the additional service for
the subject property will come from reordering of departmental
enforcement priorities. The Chief notes, however, that this new
development and other areas of the city will receive uniform
treatment with regard to service levels.
The Chief of Police will review the project plans to insure that
the street lighting system and building and street layout permit
adequate security surveillance by police patrol units.
The Fire Chief will review all plans to assure
protection. He will work with the developer on
location of fire hydrants aid will rf—iew the
insure adequate accessibility for fire r.;uipment.
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adequate fire
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project plan to
C. SCHOOLS
The Lodi Unified School District (LUSG) is experiencing a problem
of student overcrowding in many of its schools. Many of the
schools are at maximum capacity and the District must move students
out of their normal attendance area to accommodate all the
students.
The LUSD is attempting to meet the increased enrollment by
constructing new school sit -?s and by adding temporary facilities to
existing school sites. In order to defray the cost of construction
of needed interim school facilities, the City of Lodi passed City
Ordinance No. 1149. The ordinance, passed pursuant to Senate Bill
201, was enacted prior to the passage of Proposition 13. The
ordinance provides for the payment of a fee of $200 per bedroom for
every residential unit constructed in a new subdivision. The fee
is collected by the City at the time a building permit is issued.
The money is then transferred to the LUSD. The money is used
specifically to pay for temporary facilities for the impacted
school attendance area.
An alternative would be for the developer to enter into a direct
agreement with the LUSD. The agreement would be for the direct
payment of a monetary amount equal to the fees established by City
ordinance Pio. 1149. These monies can then be applied towards the
construction of permanent facilities, rather than interim
facilities, as mandated by the law now in effect regarding
impaction fees.
The proposed project will have 134 residential units. The number
of students is estimated as follows:
HOUSING TYPE NO. OF UNITS STUDENTS/UNITS TOTAL.
Single-family 67 1 67
Duplex 26 1 26
Condominiums 41 0.7 29
Total Students 122
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The project is located in the following attendance areas:
Heritage School K-6
Senior Elementary 7-8
Lodi Nigh School 9-12
The projected enrollment for these schools in the 1983-84 school
year are:
Heritage School 676
Senior, Elementary 880
Tokay High School 2421
Student Transportation:
Transportation is provided if students live no less than the
following distance from school:
K-6 1.5 miles
7-8 2.5 miles
9-12 3.5 miles
Exceptions to the above may be made at the discretion of the
Superintendent of Schools on the basis of pupil safety, pupil
hardship, or District c-:nvenience.
Distance from Noma Subdivision (approximately)
Heritage School 1.5 miles
Senior Elementary 2.0 miles
Tokay High School 2.0 miles
D. SOLID WASTE
Existing collection of residential solid waste within the City of
Lodi is on a weekly basis by a franchise collector. At the present
time the waste is hauled to a transfer station and resoUrce
recovery station located at the company's headquarters in the east
side industrial area. The refuse is sorted wii.� recyclable
material removed. The remaining refuse is then loaded onto large
transfer trucks and hauled to the Harney Lane Disposal site, a
Class II -2 Landfill. Current operations are consistent with the
San Joaquin County Solid Waste Management Plan, adopted June,
1979.The subject area is within County Refuse Service Nu5iber a and
the North County Disposal Area, which is served by the Harney Lane
Site.
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The number ci units built in the project will be 134. The City's
franchise collector estimates that each residential unit in the
Cit- of Lodi generates an average of 39 lbs. of solid waste per
week.
134 units x 39 lbs/week = 5,226 estimated
lbs. of solid
waste per week.
E. RECREATION
The proposed project does not set aside any land for parks or other
public recreation. It is possible that some private recreational
facilities will be constructed as a part of the condominium
development. These might include a swimming pool, spa or
recreation room for the tenants of the condominiums.
There is a major public recreational facility located approxinately
1/2 mile southwest of the project. This is Salas Park, a 21 acre
recreational complex constructed in conjunction with the Salas
storm drainage basin. The complex contains lighted ball fields, a
concession stand, picnic facilities, restrooms and walkways.
Future plans are for a parking 'lot and children's play equipment.
These are all open to the public.
Approximately 1 mile to the north at Stockton and Poplar Street ':s
another City facility, Blakely Park. This park contains ball
fields, a swimming pool, picnic areas and restrooms.
VII.MEASURE A - "GREENBELT INITIATIVE"
On August 25, 1981, the voters of the City of Lodi passed an initiative
ordinance to limit future expansion of the City. The initiative, known
as th^ "Greenbelt" initiative, amended the City's General Plan by
removing the Planned Urban Growth Area from the Land Use Element o tthe
general Plan. the Urban Growth area now includes only those areas that
were within the City Limits at the time of passage of the initiative.
The ordinance now requires that any addition to the Urban Growth area,
i.e. annexations, requires an amendment to the Land Use Element of the
General Plan. These annexation- related amendments to the General Plan
require approval by the voters.
This project was annexed prior to the passage of Measure A. It is not
subject to the restrictions of Measure A and can be processed like a
regular subdivision.
VIII.HISTORIC AND ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE
There are no sites or buildings on the subject property that are
designated as historical landmarks by any Federal, State or local
agencies. The nearest recorded landmarks are in the community of
Woodbridge, several miles to the northwest.
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Although there are no recorded archeological surveys of the site, it is
doubtful that there any any archeological sites on the property. Known
Indian sites in the Lodi area are usually located along the banks of the
Mokelumne River, several miles to the north.
The property has been extensively cultivated for many years. There is
no record of any items of antiquity ever being unearthed on the site.
Additionally, the extensive digging and plowing to cultivate the
vineyards and the trenching to install irrigation lines would have
destroyed any archeological material.
If, during construction, some article of possible archeological interest
should be unearthed, work will be halted and a qualified archeologist
called in to examine the findings.
XI. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The development of the Soma Subdivis4on will result in the loss of
20.acres of prime agricultural land. The project property is
currently planted in a grape vineyard. The project soil is made up
of the Hanford Sandy Loam, the predominate soil type in the Lodi
area. This type of soil is rated as Class I soil for agricultural
production and can be planted with a wide variety of crops. In the
Lodi area this soil type is extensively planted in vineyards.
Development of the site with residential uses will terminate
further use of the property for agricultural purposes. ThP-
existing crops will be removed and the land covered with streets,
houses and other urban improvements.
Urbanization of the subject parcel will also affect the continued
agricultural use of adjacent parcels. The presence of a
residential development may require modification of normal farming
practices on adjacent agricultural lands. The use of certain
controlled pesticides and herbicides may be restricted on areas
adjacent to residential developments. Cultivation and harvesting
operations may result in complaints from urban residents concerning
noise and dust. Agricultural operations adjacent to urbanized
areas may also be subject to an increased amount of trespassing and
vandalism.
The project will increase traffic on adjacent streets, particularly
Almond Drive, Valley Avenue and Academy Street. The project is
estimated to generate approximately 1,140 additional vehicular trip
ends per weekday when fully developed.
Of this number, it is estimated that approximately 570 vehicle
trips will use Valley Avenue and 570 vehicle trips will use Almond
Drive. The total vehicle trips on Valley Avenue, including
Burgandy Village and Noma Ranch will be approximately 1,000 vehicle
trips per day. The total vehicle trips on Almond Drive, including
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Cambridge Place, Stonetree, Tandy Ranch (proposed) and Noma Ranch
will be approximately 3,400 vehicle trips per day.
The increased vehicular traffic will produce some additional air
pollution in the area of the project. The project generated
pollution will have a localized affect of air quality, but will not
significantly affect the overall air quality of San Joaquin County.
Based on a worst-case situation, vehicular traffic generated by the
development would increase overall air pollutants in the City of
Lodi by less than 1%.
The project will generate an estimated 122 additional school -aged
children when fully developed. The addition of these students will
affect the LUSD and its ability to provide adequate classroom
space. The LUSD has filed a Declaration of Impaction that states
that the schools are at maximum capacity and that new schools are
at maximum capacity and that new students cannot be guaranteed
classroom space.
B. MITIGATION MEASURES
If the Noma Subdivision project it approved and constructed, the 20
acres of prime agricultural land will be removed from further
agricultural use. There is no practical way to mitigate the loss
of this land. Once cleared and developed with streets and houses,
it is unlikely that the land will ever return to agricultural use.
The land has, however, been zoned residential and also been
designated for residential use for many years by the Lodi General
Plan.
Trespassing and vandalism on adjacent agricultural properties can
be reduced by constructing a solid fence along the west and north
property line adjacent to any agricultural property. The fence
should also be constructed across any street opening that will
dead-end or remain undeveloped. The fence will reduce trespassing
and vandalism on the agricultural properties by cutting off easy
access from the subdivision. The fence must be maintained by the
developer, or the homeowner as the lots are sold.
As for any restriction on the use of pesticides, herbicides or
other chemicals, these products are controlled by State and Federal
regulations. All restricted chemicals, those with the potential to
cause health or environmental problems, require a San Joaquin
County Agricultural Department permit for use. The Agricultural
Department determines the suitability of the t-hemical based on the
location of the field, the types of crops in and around the field
an. -.i: the land uses in the area.
According to the San Joaquin County Agricultural Department, there
are no definite distances required between the fields being treated
and adjacent residences. Permits for application of restricted
chemicals are issued based on the particular characteristics and
restrictions of the chemical and the judgement of the agricultural
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commissioner. The Department noted that the key factor in the safe
use of any chemical was proper application. This includes using
the proper method of application, using the correct equipment,
checking for favorable weather conditions and finally the proper
care used by the applicator.
They also stated that in situations where a particular chemical or
application method was felt to be unsuitable, there was usually an
acceptable alternative. The presence of homes would not
automatically mean that a farmer could not use chemicals. It would
only mean that he would have to take particular care in its
application and in certain cases might have to use an alternate
chemical or method of application.
As for complaints about noise or dust from normal farming
operations, it is always possible that these problems could arise.
If, however, the farmer uses a reasonable amount of care in his
operation, it is unlikely that this would be a problem. Farming
operations completely surround the City of Lodi and the City has
not experienced any particular problem with homeowner complaints
regarding farming operations. If any problems did arise, the City
would do whatever possible to resolve the problem.
Although there are agricultural properties in the area, the area
has been undergoing a transition to non agricultural uses for many
years. As long ago as the early 1960's, there were 10-12
single-family parcels with houses along Almond Drive.
Additionally, Almond Drive Estates, a 68 -space mobilehome park, and
a pitch and putt golf course was built during the 60's. At the
same time there were various commercial and residential projects
constructed along Cherokee Lane and Kettleman Lane.
Recently there have been two major residential projects built on
Almond Drive. Cambridge Place Condominiums (163 units) and
Stonetree Condominiums (90 units). There has also been numerous
industrial developments constructed along Stockton Street at the
west end of Almond Drive.
There have been several recent planning actions along Almond Drive.
One was the Johnson -Tandy rezoning, a 43 -acre residential and
commercial project on the south side of Almond Drive. This
project was in court litigation and has not been built. The project
has been resubmitted for City review. A second rezoning, the
Hausler Rezoning, changed the zoning on 6 single-family lots from
R-1, residential single-family, to R -MD, residential medium
density. These lots are also on the south side of Almond Drive.
Finally, Burgandy Village, a 32 -lot subdivision was approved for
the parcel immediately north of the subject site.
The additional traffic on Almond Drive can be handled by the
current street design, although the increase in traffic will be
not?ceable to current residents on the street. The development of
properties adjacent to Almond Drive will greatly improve the street
as well as adding traffic. If Noma Ranch and Tandy Ranch are both
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developed, 2/3 of the north side and one-half of the south side of
Almond Drive will be developed to City street standards. This will
mean two full travel lanes, a parking lane on both sides and curb,
gutter and sidewalks. The improvement in the roadway will permit
safer traffic movement on the street, improved storm water runoff
and sidewalk for pedestrians.
As traffic increases on Almond Drive, the City will study whether
any modifications are necessary at the Almond/Cherokee
intersection. If it is determined to be necessary, a left-hand
turn pocket on Almond Drive may be considered. also, some work may
be required on Cherokee Lane. ' This could be done in conjunction
with the redesign of the Cherokee/Century intersection.
The impact of additional students on the LUSD will be mitigated by
the payment of school impaction fees by the developer. The City of
Lodi has received a copy of a signed contract executed between the
Noma's and the LUSD. The agreement states that the property owners
have agreed to pay directly to the LUSD all fees prevailing at the
time building permits are issued. The LUSD considers the payment
of these fees as mitigation for the environmental impacts of the
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C. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROJECT
The principle alternative to the proposed project mould be a
no -build alternative. This would maintain the existing
agricultural use of the land and eliminate the adverse impacts
resulting from the proposed project.
Alternative 1
The principle alternative to
construct the project. This
use of the land and eliminate
proposed project.
the proposed project would be to not
would maintain the existing agricultural
the adverse impacts resulting from the
While this alternative would eliminate the environmental impacts,
it could have other effects on the City of Lodi. The primary
effect would be on the future supply of moderate cost housing.
Currently, there are approximately 396 vacant single family lots in
subdivision with final subdivision maps. There are also approximately
508 vacant single family lots in subdivision with only a tentative
subdivision map or tentative project approval. Subdivisions with a
final map can obtain building permits while those with only a
tentative map must still file a final map before any permits can be
issued. Finally, there are approximately 212 single family/duplex
lots in subdivision currently being reviewed by the City. These
projects, Tandy Ranch and Summerfield, have not obtained any approvals
as of December 1, 1983.
The 396 lots with final subdivision maps represent approximately
28 -month supply based on a 10 year average of 179 single-family
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homes constructed per year. If the 508 lots in subdivision with
only a tentative map or tentative project approval, are added in,
the total of 904 lots would represent a 5 year supply based on a 10
year average.
The 904 lots are somewhat misleading since homebuyers are divided
by the price of homes they can afford. If we take the 904 lots and
separate them by housing price, we get a different picture. The
price of the units are estimates since the units are not yet built
and market and economic conditions may change the price.
The categories we used are as follows:
Over $120,000
$85,000 - $119,999
Less than $85,000
Category ry A
Lobaugh Meadows
Lakeshore Village -
No. 1,2,3,5,& 6
Rivergate-Mokelumne
Sunwest No. 3
Aaron Terrace
Category B
Lodi Park West
Mokelumne Village
Lakeshore Village 3 & 4
B,jrlington Manor
domestead Manor
Category C
Turner Road Estates
Beckman Ranch N5
Lakeshore Village +:o. 4
Lodi Parkwest
Burgandy Village
Pinewood
English Oaks #7
No. Lots
153
57
16
2
2
230
175
78
10
2
3
59
55
75
175
32
9
1
406
(Category A)
(Category B)
(Category C)
Of the total, approximately 220 (25%) are in Category A, 268 (30%) are
in Category B, and 406 (45%) are in Category C.
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As the figures indicate, only 45% of the lots will have housing of
less than $85,000. In Lodi, housing that exceeds $85,000 in price is
beyond the price range of most people. It is only the housing that is
less than $85,000 that would come close to being considered moderate
or affordable housing. The subdivisions that contain houses of less
than $85,000 are the most active in terms of building and selling,
since they are in demand by the largest number of people. The 406
lots in this category probably constitute about a 3 -year supply of
lots. In one year to 18 -months, however, all the subdivisions in this
category, except Lodi Parkwest, will be completely built out. This
might mean that a homebuyer looking in this price range may only have
one subdivision to choose from.
The developer of Noma Ranch feels that he can provide single-family
housing for less than $85,000, based on current economic conditions.
He would, therefore, be able to provide affordable housing for future
homebuyers. This is particularly important since these units would
not come on line until in late 1984 or early 1985, just as many of the
other projects in Category C are built out. If Noma Ranch, or
similarly price projects are not developed, there will be a shortage
of affordable single family housing in the very near future.
The construction of affordable units will result in even more
affordable housing becoming available in other parts of the City.
Some of the homebuyers will be trading up from less expensive houses
in older parts of the City. These older houses represent the only
source -of detached housing in the less than $50,000 range.
Another alternative would be to develop the property in conformance
with the existing zoning. The existing R-2 zoning would permit a
single-family subdivision with duplexes on corner lots. It would
eliminate the proposed multiple family development planned for 2.9±
acres of the project.
The primary difference would be a reduction in the number of units.
The 2.7± acres developed at 15 UPA would yield 41 units. The same
2.7± acres developed at 5.8 UPA would only yield approximately 16
units, a reduction of 27 units.
The change to an all R-2 development would not require a rezoning.
The reduction in the number of total residential units from 134 to 109
would also change some of the other aspects of the project.
There would be fewer vehicle trips generated by the reduced number of
units. The original 134 unit project would generate approximately
1,140 vehicle trip ends per weekday. The 109 unit alternative would
generate approximately 981 vehicle trip ends per weekday a reduction
of 143 vehicle trip ends.
Fewer households would also reduce the number of school children
generated by the project. Instead of 122 school -aged children, there
would only be approximately 109, a reduction of 13.
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This alternative would also not affect the major impact of this
project, the loss of agricultural land. Whether the land is developed
with all single-family units or a mix of single-family and
multiple -family, the land will be removed from agricultural use.
D. IRREVERSIBLE ,AND LONG TERM IMPACTS
The loss of agricultural land will be an irreversible and long-term
impact, Once the land is developed with .homes and streets, there is
little likelihood that the land will ever be used for agricultural
purposes.
E. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
The proposed project will have a cumulative impact on the loss of
agricultural land in the past several years, Lakeshore Village, a 96t
acre development, Lobaugh Meadows, a 92± acre development and Kennedy
Ranch, a 88± acre development, have been approved. These developments
will utilize a total of 276± acres of agricultural land when these
projects are constructed. Additionally, if the Johnson -Tandy project
is developed, this will utilize another 43 acres of agricultural land.
Unfortunately, all land in and around the City of Lodi is designated
prime agricultural land. The entire area surrounding the City is in
agricultural use. Almost every development, large or small, must
utilize agricultural land. There are no non -prime soil,
non-agricultural parcels around Lodi. The residential, commercial and
industrial requirements of the City and its residents necessitate
urbanization of agricultural land.
The other significant cumulative impact is the impact on the LUSD.
LUSD estimates place the number of new students generated by
developments in Lodi and North Stockton at several thousand students
in the next few years. These students place a strain on the
District's ability to provide classroom space, particularly in light
of the fiscal problems facing schools.
Currently, developers both in Lodi
with the LUSD to provide funds fo
will help alleviate the short-term
F. GROWTH -INDUCING IMPACT
and in Stockton have been working
r additional classroom space. This
problems facing the schoils.
Development of the Noma property will allow the development of
Burgandy Village to the north. This 5 acre, 32 -lot subdivision is
located immediately north of the Noma project.
Certain utilities are required which must be run south to Almond
Drive. Once these utility lines are installed as a part of the Noma
Subdivision, Burgandy Village can tie into these lines and
proceed with develnpment. The subdivision has already been
approved by the City.
As for any additional growth -inducing effects, they will be severely
limited by the "Greenbelt" initiative. This measure will require all
annexations to be approved by a vote of the people. Since much of
undeveloped land in the area of the proposed project is not in the
City, the voters will ultimately determine whether it will develop or
not.
G. ENERGY CONSERVATION
Structures in the project will be constructed to meet State of
California Energy Standards. The standards include such things as
window area, insulation, energy efficient appliances, etc.
Approximately one half of the lots in the project have a north -south
orientation. This orientation provides the best adaptability for both
passive and active solar design. The developer could also offer
various solar design packages as part of the construction of the
homes
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RESPONSE TO COMMENTS
X. RESPONSE TO COMMENT LETTERS
Most of the comments we received on the Draft Environmental Impact
Report were addressed in the text of the final EIR. The following are
comments that we are addressing separately.
REMY & THOMAS - ATTORNEY FOR RLOA.
Q. What is the vacancy rate for adjacent developments?
RESPONSE: By using utility billing records it appears that the
Cambridge Place Condominiums are about 95% occupied. Stonetree
Condominiums are about 25% occupied. Stonetree was completed in the
late summer of 1983 and is still in the sale/rent up period.
Q: What is the vacancy rate in Lodi?
RESPONSE: The vacancy rate in the Lodi Planning area (includes
some areas outside of City limits) was 5.30b' in 1980. This compares to a
San Joaquin County vacancy rate of 7.9%. Both figures are based on the
1980 U.S. Census and include all types of housing.
Q. How many units does Lodi absorb annually?
RESPONSE: The city does not maintain sales or rental information
for residential units. The 10 year average for new units constructed is
179 single-family units and 180 multiple -family and condominium units
per year. It would seem that the number of units constructed would
reflect the City's ability to absorb new units. While there may be
short-term oversupply or undersupply, these tend to work themselves out.
The 10 -year average is probably an accurate measure of absorption. If
interest rates were to fall, the absorption rate for housing might be
much higher due to pent up demand.
Q. Has Lodi met its Regional Fair Share of housing?
RESPONSE• The City is attempting to meet its Regional Fair Share
Housin-9n e_e_d —s. The City has contracted with the San Joaquin County
Housing Authority to administer its Section 8 program. This is a rent
subsidy program that helps low-income people by paying a portion of
their rent. Currently, there are 98 families in Lodi being assisted by
this program.
The City has also encouraged developers who attempt to build units under
H.U.D. or other subsidized housing programs. The City is particularly
interested In encouraging senior -citizens housing, since they constitute
a sizable portion of low income households.
The City also encourages affordable housing by allowing increased
densities in many of the newer housing developments. Many of the newer
projects include some multiple -family units as well as single-family
units. The higher units per acre lowers the land and development cost
per unit, lowering the overall price per unit.
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The City has also zoned sufficient areas of the City in
multiple -family zoning. The zoning permits people to construct
condominium and apartment projects which provide a supply of affordable
housing units.
The remainder of this letter's comments were addressed in the text.
WILBERT RUHL
Q: Is annexation of Noma property valid in light of Greenbelt
Initiative?
RESPONSE: The City Attorney has determined that the courts did not
invalt at' -e t annexation and that the Nona annexation was proper and
valid.
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MICHAEL H REMY
TINA A. THOMAS
November 16, I983
Mr. Da,id Morimoto
City of Lodi
221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
REMY and THOMAS
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
801 12TH STREET. SUITE 500
SACRAMENTO. CALIFORNIA 95814
!9161 443.2745
RE: Noma Ranch Subdivision Environmental Impact Report
Dear Mr. Morimoto:
Thank you for this opportunity to comment on the above referenced EIR.
On behalf of the Rural Landowners' Association (RLOA) the following
comments are submitted. We recognize that these comments were due by
November 11, 1983, however, your City Attorney, Mr. Ronald Stein, has
agreed to accept these comments late.
While the EIR briefly mentions impacts related to the agricultural use
of the property, the EIR fails to discuss the feasibility of infill
development -in the City of Lodi. As you will recall, this was of
major concern in the Tandy -Johnson project. If it is true that the
neighboring subdivisions are unoccupied, is it appropriate to continue
approving housing at all? How many vacant units are available in the
City of Lodi? How many units does Lodi absorb annually? Has Lodi met
its Regional fair share? When approving the project, CEQA, the
Guidelines and recent precedent require the approving agency to reject
all project alternatives in the EIR with a finding that the
alternative is infeasible. RLOA asserts that the necessary findings
cannot possibly be made for project approval since the EIR is
deficient in analyzing housing demand in Lodi.
The EIR also off -handedly determines that neighboring agricultural
lands may be unable to be used for agricultural purposes because of
pesticide and herbicide usage. Mitigation measures have not been
discussed with regard to that identified impact.
The cumulative impact analysis is also deficient because the EIR does
not specifically address the Johnson -Tandy proposal. Since the
Guidelines require that reasonably foreseeable future projects must be
discussed (Guidelines Section 15355), the Johnson -Tandy project must
be discussed since the project application for Johnson -Tandy has been
accepted by the City (i.e., cumulative traffic, cumulative services,
cumulative impacts on agricultural lands).
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Finally, licasure A requires the agency to find that projects adjacent
to the Green Belt are not incompatible with the abr.icultural uses of
the Green Belt. This finding is impossible in light of the scant
evidence in the EIR.
Thank you for allowing these brief comments.
Very truly yours,
REMY AND THO;•1AS
BY
INA A. THOMAS, ESQ. Fti
ATTORNEY FOR RURAL LANDOWNERS `
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November 28, 1983
Mr. David Morimoto
City of Lodi
221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
Subject: SCH 83101101, Noma Ranch Subdivision
Dear Mr. Morimoto:
The State Clearinghouse submitted the above named environmental document to
selected state agencies for review. The review period is closed and none of
the state agencies have comments.
This letter certifies only that you have complied with the State. Clearinghouse
review requirements for draft environmental documents, pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (EIR Guidelines, Section 15161.5). Where
applicable,' this should not be construed as a waiver of any jurisdictional
authority or title interests of the State of California.
The project may still require approval from state agencies with permit
authority or jurisdiction by law. If so, the state agencies will have to use
the environmental document in their decision-making. Please contact them im-
mediately after the document is finalized with a copy of the final document,
the Notice of Determination, adopted mitigation measures, and any statements
of overriding considerations.
Once the document is adopted (Negative Declaration) or certified (final EIR)
and if a decision is made to approve the project, a Notice of Determination
must be filed with the County Clerk. If the project requires discretionary
approval from any state agency, the Notice of Determination must also be filed
with the Secretary for Resources (EIR Guidelines, Sections 15083(f) and
15085 (h)).
1 erely,
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Terry Roberts
Manager
State Clearinghouse
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I don't see Ruth Colvin or Ru. -.1's homes
Johnson -Tandy 47.63 acres, on page 13 it is 43 acres
Cambridge Condos 163 units, on pale 8 it is 153 units
Eihlers annexation omitted as available land
Projected enrollment of a school means nothing unless
you know the schools' capacity.
',hater flows across the No^:a ground south during wet
weather. Covering the ground with houses and streets
will increase the flow. If there is a storm drain in
now it has not helped this long-standing problem.
I think adding 134 families to a neighborhood is growth -
inducing. To develop the land under the existing R-2
zoning which would be mainly single story homes as
compared to a 41 unit two-story condo at 15 units per
Acre certainly changes the environment. 25 fewer families
in the neighborhood would be significant.
I am in favor of keeping the R-2 zoning if this ranch
is to be developed.
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BAUMBACH & PIAZZA
November 10, 1983
Mr. James Schroeder, Director
Community Development Department
City of Lodi
Re: Noma Ranch E.I.R.
Dear Sir:
A statement was made on page 1 of the E.I.R. (because
of information supplied by us) that a 1.3 acre parcel
will be sold to Cambridge Place Homeowners Association.
The sale as originally contemplated can not be com-
pleted. The principals are still trying to arrive at
a way of providing a parking and recreation area for
Cambridge Place; however, we can no longer state that
will definitely happen.
Sincerely,
TERRY PIAZZA
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CC: Search Development
Phone (209) 368-6618
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Cit-- of ' odi
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Lodi, California 95240
Dear lir. Schroeder:
Thai. you for tal:ing rovr valuable time to di-,criss the
development of the Nora R:,-:c`i SuSaivision.
I wo•ild 1.11:e to Co on record that the Kona Ranch
Sul%aivicion 1)e so constructed that we -may also dvve'op
our parcel (-cc atta.c`ved circled in re%i). T -;s request
is m;z'c: so that our Parcel not he land loc'-ce the
above mentioned development.
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