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APPLICATION AND FORMS

SPECIAL NOTICES

Technical Reports prepared for Austin Quarry

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FEE INFORMATION

Planning Department Fee Schedule

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MADERA RANCHOS - AVENUE 12 ENHANCEMENT PLAN

Presentation for Vision Workshop #1 – June 16, 2009
Presentation for Vision Workshops #2 & #3 – April 15, 2009
Madera Ranchos Avenue 12 - Draft Vision Plan

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RAYMOND AREA PLAN

Raymond Existing Growth Area
Raymond Existing Land Use
Draft Raymond Area Plan
Raymond Area Plan Initial Study

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INFORMATIONAL GUIDES

Fire Department Planning Study (Volume I) – Prepared by Citygate Associates
Fire Department Planning Study (Volume II: Map Atlas) – Prepared by Citygate Associates
Fire Department Planning Study (Appendices) – Prepared by Citygate Associates
MADERA COUNTY COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN – Executive Summary (added 9/18/08)
MADERA COUNTY COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN – Table of Contents (added 9/18/08)
MADERA COUNTY COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN – Final Document (added 9/18/08)
New Ahwahnee Design Guidelines
Parking Ordinance Materials

Parking Development and Site Plan Review Information Packet

Application Process

Parking Regulations

Parking Site Plan Review Application Process

Parking Lot Detail Requirements

Vision Setback Requirement

Parking Development Standards
Communication/Cell Tower Ordinance
Conditional Use Permit
Interim Dairy Development Standards April, 2005
Environmental Review (Evaluation, Assessment or Study)
General Plan Documents

What is a General Plan Handout

General Plan Policy Document

Housing Element – Amended Dec. 14, 2004

Madera County General Plan Background Report - June 1994

Madera County General Plan Background Report adopted October 24, 1995

Madera County General Plan Final EIR - Vol. I

Madera County General Plan Final EIR - Vol. II - Comments & Responses to Comments Part I

Madera County General Plan Final EIR - Vol. II - Comments & Responses to Comments Part II
Lot Line Adjustment
Madera State Center Community College Specific Plan
Minor Second Single Family Dwelling
New Ordinance No. 610 "Driveways on Parcel Maps and Subdivision Maps"
Parcel Map
Rezoning (Change of Zone)
Setback Variance
Subdivision Map
Title 17 Subdivision (Land Division Ordinance and Development Standards)
Variance
Zoning Permit

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS

Madera Quarry   Gunner Ranch   Tesoro Viejo   Dairy Standards   Gateway Village
Northshore at Millerton Lake   Tri-Dairies   Sierra Meadows

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Madera Quarry – Notice of Preparation
Madera Quarry Scoping Meeting - Presentation
Madera Quarry – Sign-in Sheet
Madera Quarry – Scoping Meeting Handout
Complete List of Letters Received
All Comment Letters Received (Large File – May Take Time to Download)

Madera Quarry Revised Environmental Impact Report Materials
Madera Quarry – Notice of Availability for Draft Revised Environmental Impact Report
Madera Quarry - Draft Revised Environmental Impact Report
Appendix A-1 – Fifth District Court of Appeal Opinion
Appendix A-2 – Amended Judgement
Appendix B-1 – Notice of Preparation
Appendix B-2 – Scoping Letters
Appendix C-1 – Hydrogeologic Conditions (Luhdorff Scalmanini)
Appendix C-2 – Hydrogeologic Conditions (Schmidt)
Appendix C-3 – Surface Water Hydrology (BCF)
Appendix C-4 – Wellco Letter to MQI
Appendix D – Traffic Impact Study
Appendix E – Department of Conservation Letter
Appendix F – Wagner Compensation and Grazing Agreement
Conservation Easement Deed
Appendix H – Army Corps 404 Permit
Appendix I - USFWS Approval Letter
Appendix J-1 – Historic Properties Comments Letter
Appendix J-2 – Cultural Resources Report
Appendix J-3 – Supplemental Cultural Resources Report
Appendix K – Regional Water Quality Control Board 401 Permit
Appendix L – Dept. of Fish and Game Section 1602 Permit
Appendix M - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis
Appendix N – County Road Impact Fee Program
Appendix O-1 – Acoustical Terminology
Appendix O-2 – Continuous Measured Hourly Noise Levels
Appendix O-3 – Madera Quarry Noise Source Data
Appendix O-4 – Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model
Appendix P – road Construction Agreement
Appendix Q – Traffic Mitigation Agreement

Gunner Ranch - Notice of Preparation

Tesero Viejo Final EIR Materials
Volume One

Front Cover and Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - Summary

Chapter 3 – Project Description

Chapter 4 – Environmental Analysis

Chapter 4.1 - Aesthetics

Chapter 4.2 – Agricultural Resources

Chapter 4.3 – Air Quality

Chapter 4.4 - Biological Resources

Chapter 4.5 – Cultural Resources(not for public viewing)

Chapter 4.6 – Geology, Soils, Mineral Resources

Chapter 4.7 – Hazards and Hazardous Materials

Chapter 4.8 – Hydrology and Water Quality

Chapter 4.9 – Land Use Planning

Chapter 4.10 - Noise

Chapter 4.11 – Population and Housing

Chapter 4.12 – Public Services and Recreation

Chapter 4.13 – Transportation and Traffic

Chapter 4.14 – Utilities and Service Systems

Chapter 4.15 – Energy and Climate Change

Chapter 4.16 – Mandatory Findings of Significance

Chapter 5 – Other CEQA Considerations

Chapter 6 – Project Alternatives

Chapter 7 – Report Preparers
Volume Two

Front Page and Table of Contents

Appendix A – Amended Tesoro Viejo Specific Plan

Appendix B – Notice of Preparation, Comments, & Scoping Meeting Notes

Appendix C – Air Quality Model Output

Appendix D1 – Biological Evaluation

Appendix D2 – Water of US – Report for Tesoro Viejo Project Site
Volume Three

Front Page and Table of Contents

Appendix E – EDR Results

Appendix F – Water Quality Technical Appendix

Appendix G – Noise Model Output

Appendix H – Traffic Impact Analysis

Appendix I – Infrastructure Master Plan

Appendix J – Water Supply Assessment

Appendix K – Draft Development Agreement
Volume Four

Front Page and Table of Contents

Chapter 8 - Introduction

Chapter 9 – Responses to Comments

Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

Tesoro Viejo – Comments Submitted at September 23, 2008 Public Hearing

California State Land Commission Letter

California Department of Transportation Letter

Central Unified School District Letter

Chowchilla Water District Letter

Clovis Unified School District Letter

Chawanakee Unified School District Letter

Diocese of Fresno Letter

Fresno County Office of Education Letter

Fresno Unified School District Letter

Golden Valley School District Letter

Madera County Office of Education Letter

Robert McCaffrey Letter

Native American Heritage Commission Letter

San Joaquin River Conservancy Letter

San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, Inc. Letter

Sumner Hill Homeowners Association Letter

Tesero Viejo Presentation @ Planning Commission

Lozano Smith Letter

Tesero Viejo Draft EIR Materials

Cover Page & Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Chapter 2 - Executive Summary

Chapter 3 – Project Description

Chapter 4 – Environmental Analysis

Chapter 4.1 – Aesthetics

Chapter 4.2 – Agricultural Resources

Chapter 4.3 – Air Quality

Chapter 4.4 – Biological Resources

Chapter 4.5 – Cultural Resources

Chapter 4.6 – Geology, Soils, & Minerals Resources

Chapter 4.7 – Hazards & Hazardous Materials

Chapter 4.8 – Hydrology & Water Quality

Chapter 4.9 – Land Use & Planning

Chapter 4.10 – Noise

Chapter 4.11 – Population & Housing

Chapter 4.12 – Public Services & Recreation

Chapter 4.13 – Transportation/Traffic

Chapter 4.14 – Utilities & Services Systems

Chapter 4.15 – Energy & Climate Change

Chapter 4.16 – Mandatory Findings of Significance

Chapter 5 – Other CEQA Considerations

Chapter 6 – Alternatives to the Proposed Project

Chapter 7 – Report’s Preparers
Tesero Viejo Draft EIR Appendices

Appendix A – Specific Plan

Appendix B – Clearinghouse Receipt/Scoping Meeting Notes

Appendix C – Air Quality Model Output

Appendix D1 – Biological Evaluation

Appendix D2 – Waters of the US Report

Appendix E – EDR Results

Appendix F – Hydrology & Water Quality Technical Report

Appendix G – Noise Model Output

Appendix H – Traffic Impact Analysis

Appendix I – Infrastructure Master Plan

Appendix J – Water Supply Assessment

Dairy Standards Final EIR
Dairy Standards Draft EIR

Madera Ranch Final EIR 1 of 5
Madera Ranch Final EIR 2 of 5
Madera Ranch Final EIR 3 of 5
Madera Ranch Final EIR 4 of 5
Madera Ranch Final EIR 5 of 5
Madera Ranch Draft EIR
Madera Ranch Draft EIR Appendices

Gateway Village Final EIR Report

Cover and Title Page

Table of Contents

Introduction

Revisions to the Document

Response to Comments

Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting

Acronyms, References and List of Preparers

Appendix A ? Notice of Availability

Appendix B ? Air Quality

Appendix C ? Fiscal Impact Analysis

Appendix D ? Water Supply Agreement

Appendix E ? Correspondence Between Applicant and Golden Valley School District

Appendix F ? Representation of State Route 41 Expansion
Gateway Village Notice of Availability
Gateway Village Air Quality Assessment
Gateway Village Area Plan
Gateway Village Specific Plan
Gateway Village Specific Plan Response to Comments
Gateway Village Water Supply Assessment with Appendices
Gateway Village Traffic Study
Gateway Village Infrastructure Plan

Table of Contents

Introduction and Executive Summary

Project Water Supplies

Surface Water Treatment

Groundwater Recharge

In-lieu Recharge

Groundwater Supply

Groundwater Quality

Wastewater Treatment

Wastewater Water Balance

Storm Water Hydrology and Hydraulics

Appendix J - Not Used

Groundwater Impact

Circulation Element

Cost Estimates

Contributers

Appendices Table of Contents
Gateway Village Draft EIR

North Fork Village Specific Plan
North Fork Village Draft EIR Documents

Cover Page, Title Page, TOC

Introduction

Executive Summary

Project Description

Environmental Setting

Aesthetics

Agricultural Resources

Air Quality

Biological Resources

Cultural Resources

Geology and Soils

Hazards and Hazardous Materials

Hydrology and Water Quality

Land Use

Mineral Resources

Noise

Population, Housing and Employment

Public Services and Facilities

Recreation

Traffic and Circulation

Significant Unavoidable Adverse Impacts

Other Long-Term Implications

Alternatives to the Proposed Project

Organization and Persons Consulted

Report Preparation Personnel

References

Appendix A - NOP Is Corres

Appendix B - Air Quality and Noise

Appendix C - Biological Resources

Appendix D - Cultural Resources (Not Available for Public Viewing)

Appendix E - Geology and Hazards

Appendix F - Hydrology and Water Quality

Appendix G - Land Use as of 3/20/07

Appendix H - Utility and Service Systems

Appendix I - Traffic and Circulation
North Shore at Millerton Lake (North Fork Village) Final Response to Comments
North Shore at Millerton Lake – Infrastructure Master Plan
Applicant’s Response to Comments from August 19th, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting

Tri-Dairies EIR Materials
Draft Environmental Impact Report
Draft Environmental Impact Report Appendices

Appendix A - Notice of Preparation/Scoping meeting and Comment Letters

Appendix B - Madera County Planning Department Interim Dairy Development Standards

Appendix C - SJVAPCD Rule 3190 and 4550 and Conservation Management Practices

Appendix D - More Than Milk; CARES, October, 2001

Appendix E - SB 700 (Florez) – An act to amend Section 4231 of, and to add Section 39011.5,
39023.3, 40724, 39023.3, 40724.5, 40724.6, 40724.7, 40731, 42301.16, 40731,
42301.17, 42301.18, and 44559.9 to Health and Safety Code, relating to air quality

Appendix F - SJVAPCD Regulations VIII Control Measures for Construction Emissions of PM10

Appendix G - Air Quality Methodology

Appendix H - Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans

Appendix I - Lagoon Pond Design Guidelines

Appendix J - Emission Reduction Offsets Transaction Report Cost Summary

Appendix K - Offsets Infeasibility Documentation

Appendix L - SJVAPCD Rule 2301, Emission Reduction Credit Banking

Appendix M - Reconnaissance-Level Biological Surveys

Appendix N - Cultural Resources Records Search

Appendix O - Geological – Hydrological Reports

Appendix P - State Water Quality Control Board Waste Discharge Requirements

Appendix Q - Rule 4570, Confined Animal Facilities

Appendix R - SJVAPCD Dust Control Plan

Appendix S - Settlement Agreement, Western United Dairymen/SJVAPCD

Appendix T - Emission Estimates for Project Construction

Appendix U - Vapor/Particulate Emissions Health Impacts

Appendix V - List of Dairies Currently Permitted in the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin

Appendix W - State Fish Game Staff Report Regarding Mitigation for Impacts to Swainson’s Hawks in the Central Valley of California

Appendix X - Project Traffic AnalysisFinal Environmental Impact Report


Sierra Meadows Draft EIR Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction and Purpose

Section 2 Executive Summary

Section 3 Project Description

Section 4 Basis for Cumulative Analysis

Section 5.01 Land Use and Relevant Planning

Section 5.02 Aesthetics/Light and Glare

Section 5.03 Traffic and Circulation

Section 5.04 Air Quality

Section 5.05 Noise

Section 5.06 Biological Resources

Section 5.07 Cultural Resources

Section 5.08 Geology and Soils

Section 5.09 Hydrology and Drainage

Section 5.10 Public Services and Utilities

Section 6 Long-Term Implications of the Proposed Project

Section 7 Alternatives to the Proposed Project

Section 8 Inventory of Mitigation Measures

Section 9 Inventory of Significance After Mitigation

Section 10 Effects Found Not To Be Significant

Section 11 Organizations and Persons Consulted

Section 12 Bibliography

Section 13 Mitigation Monitoring Program (This section will be included in Final EIR)

Section 14 Comments and Responses (This section will be included in Final EIR

Sierra Meadows Estates Subdivision Supplemental Final EIR – Response to Comments
Sierra Meadows Estates Subdivision Supplemental Final EIR – Technical Appendices
Sierra Meadows Estates Subdivision Supplemental EIR - Public Review Draft
Sierra Meadows Estates Subdivision Final EIR
Sierra Meadows Estates Subdivision Final EIR Appendices
Sierra Meadows Subdivision Public Review - Notice of Completion

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SOUTHEAST MADERA COUNTY AREA PLAN

Letter regarding Environmental Review for projects within Southeast Madera County Planning Area

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COMMUNITY AREA PLANS

Rio Mesa Area Plan
Coarsegold Area Plan
Coarsegold Area Plan Negative Declaration
Oakhurst Area Plan
North Fork Area Plan
O'neal's Area Plan
Ahwahnee Area Plan
AB 3030 Groundwater Management Plan

 

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Madera County Planning Department 2037 W. Cleveland Ave M.S. G Madera, CA 93637 Telephone: (559) 675-7821 Fax: (559) 675-6573 Map this location for me General Information: Planning Director: Norman L. Allinder