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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZone Change 84-15 - ND 84-33 - William C. Curtis - Site "A" (14) REQUE �OR CITY COUNCI CTION Oat& ,max 10 , 128.5 Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council Submitted by: Charles W. Thompson, City Administrators 1.1 Prepared by: James W. Paling Director , Development Services APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DEPIAL of. ZONE CHANGE Subject: 84 - 15 AND NEGATIVE•' D£CI.ARATYON NO, 64-33 Consistent with Council Policy? b1t) yea ) ) New Policy or Exception Statement of Issue, Reeurrtu»endation, Analysis, Fundinq Source, Altemathr& Actions. Attach"Wisr STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Transmitted for your consideration is an appeal of the Planning Commission ' s disapproval of Negative Declaration Wo. 84-33 and denial of Zone Change No . 64-15 which is a request to change the zoning on ± I acre of property from Limited Use District - Coastal Zone ( LUD-CZ ) to Limited Use District - Coastal Zone, combined with oil production ( LUD-CZ-01 ) for the purpose of drilling oil wells . The property is located on the inland side of Pacific Coast Highway between Magnolia and Newland Street . The applicant has indicated in his letter of appeal ( attached ) that he is requesting continuance of any action by the City Council on the Zone Change request until the study on the "White Hole " areas are complete . RECOMMENDATION : The Department of Development Services recommends that the City Council continue action on Zone Case 84- 15 until a study of the Huntington Beach Wetlands has been completed in the "white hole " area . The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the negative delcaration and the proposed zone change on April 16 , 1985 . ON MOTION BY PORTED AND SECOND BY WINCHELL TO DISAPPRCVE NEGATIVE DECLARATION 84-33 SY THE PLhNNING COMMISSION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Winchell , Schumacher , Livengood, Porter , ;fir jahangir NOES: Erskine ON MOTION BY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY ERSKINE ZC1NE CASE NO. 65-15 WAS RECOMMENDED FOR DERIAL BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe . Winchell , Schumacher , Livengood , Erskine , Porter, Mir jahat,,-;tr NOES: Norte /1,.,.06/ No set ANALYsrs : The: zone change request presented in the report is intended to allow for the drilling of gas/oil wells on about a 1 acre sto-e . The proposed oil operation would take place on the inland side of Pacific Coast Highway approximately 403 feet nor �hwest of Magnolia Street ( see attached legal description ) adjacent tc t!,e orange County Flood control Channel . The requested '01 " designation permits ' the drilling or boring of a new well into the earth for the purpose of injecting water , steam or any ether substance into the earth . a However, drilling cannot proceed until a use permit is first obtained from the Board of Zoning Adjustments , purnuant to the requirements contained in Article 968 of the Huntington Heich 'Ordinance Code . The applicant has indicated in :sis attached statement that there will be a three phase program . The initial drilling will be for the recovery of gas . Phase two wall consist of off-site drilling of inje. ' ion wells in the City of Newport Beach . Phase three will involve securing an oft -shore oil and gas lease from the State of California in :order to slant drill for oll from the subject site . The Department of Fish and Game has designated the oubject site as a wetland which is defined as " land within the Coastal zone which may be covered periodically or permanently with shallow water and include salt water marshes , freshwater marshes , open or cl •tried brackish water marshes, swamps , mudflatn and fens . " Because of this determination this area of the Coastal Zone was 'white holed ' to allow for further studies . The City of Huntington Beach is currently undertaking a special study of the *white hole' areas in the Coaaltal Zone to determine future land use designations and development needs . Regardless of these studies , staff views the proposed project as being consielpstit with the Coastal Act , Section 30260 of the Coastal Act states , °coasta.1-- dependent industrial facilit £es shall be encouraged to locate or expand within existing sites and shall be permitted reasonable long-term growth where consistent *,: th this divisive) . . " Section 30262 further states, 'oil and gas development sha, - permitted in accordance with Section 30260 . . . 0 The Coastal Act clearly anticipated resource production as a desired use in the Coastal zone subject to the mitigation of aay adverse environmental impacts. Staff views the proposal as consistent with the Intent of the Coastal Act and policies of the City of Huntington Beach . All mitigation measur?R identified in the Biological Assessment should be incorporated as Conditions of. Approval if a Use Permit for drilling is approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments . However , the Planning Commission in their discussion of the itemp indicated that the application for a zone change was premature because of the study currently in progress for the 'wlifte hole' area . RCA - May 10, 1965 -2- ( 2 4 27d ) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: On November 5 , 1985 , Draft Negative Declaration 84- 33 was circulated for a 30-day review in order to solicit comments from responsible Stite and local agencies. The Negative Declaration included a biological assessment prepared unaer the direction of the Department of Develqpment Services by the consulting film of Michael Brandman Associates . The staff received commentu from the California Coastal Compission and Department of Fish and 6xme regarding the proposed zone c►jange . These comments and staff_ responses have been incorporated into the attached Negative Declaration . Staff believes that an adequate amount of information has been generated through prior studies and the current analysis to enable the City Council to make a decision on the zone change. FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable . ALTERNATIVE ACTION I : The City Council may conridPr not to continue zone Case 84-15 and Negative Declaration No 84-33 and deny the subject requeIts . ALTERNATIVE ACTION i I : An an alternative action , the City Council may consider continuing Zone Case No . 84- 15 and Negativ-- Declaration No. 84-33 to the !.Vft scheduled fleeting to allow staff tima to advertise a qualifie?. ( 'Q' ) suffix on the 1 afire properly . This designation would enable the City Council to condition the cone care prior to the Board of Zoning Adjustments action on a Use Permit . The staff would recommend the following conditions of approval : 1 . Strict compliance with Title 15 of the Huntington Beach Gil Code , specifically relating to sound attenuation, berm !ng , run-off and emergency contingency plans . 2 . Access to the site shall be depicted on a detailed site plan and strictly adhered to. 3. The oil/gas site shall he inspected as to ronfo,!,mance with Conditions of Approval prior to commencement of each phase of the operation. 4 . A berin should be constructed around the project site in order to isolate it in case tidal action should be restored . 5. The potentialll adverse effects of night lighting on the surrounding salt-marsh can be mitigated by leaving the project site unlighted or by using law intensity or silvered globes . RCA - May 1C, 1985 -3- ( 2427d) 6 . Prior to issuance of a drilling permit , the applicant shall restore between 1 and 2 acres of 'wetland' as determined by the Department of Fish and Came . 7 . The applicant shall obtain all requirAd permits from responsible state agencieo. ATTACHMENTS: 1 . Letter of Appeal 2 . Area Map 3 . Minutes of Planning Commissinn meeting April 16, 1985 4 . Planning Commission steff report gated April 16, 1985 5. Negative Declaration 84 . 33 JWP : 11'4 : kla RCA - May 10, 1965 ( 2427d) Page 5 - Council MinuteJ05l21185 411 The Development Services Director reported that negotiations were not yet complete and secomwmendod that the matter be tabled by CounL :l . There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was clobed by the Mayor. A notion was made by Kelly, seconded by MacAllister, to table the public hearing to consider Zone Change 84-20. Negative Declaration 85-8 and proposed Ordinance No. 2757. The motion to table carried by the following roll call vote : AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic , Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOBS: Bone ADSZNT: None r i'it UC VAAIING - APPEAL TO PLANNING COMISSION DENIAL OF ZONE C"NM 84-15 i INWIff 4- - KI LID!! CULTZS - URTI i'M To 117117AS--- VOWIN Uf -nIfEWEE C". Ifffl TO 31. 519CUBED MIS The Kbyor announced that this was the dal and hour set for a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission' s denial to Zone Change No. 84-15 and Negative Declaration No. 64-33. Zone Change No. E4-15 is a request to change the tone on t 1 (one) acre of property from Limited Cse Distr! tt - Coastal Zone (LUD-CV to Limited Use District - Coastal zone - combines with oil production (L.UD-CZ-01i for the purpose of drilling oil wells. The property is located on the inland side of Pscifi�t Zoust iiighvay V*tween Magnolia and Newland Streeta. Negative Declaration No. f4-33 assesses the environmrital effects of s,aie, zone change. Copy of Negative Declaration #84-33 (87 pases) Is available for retie* in the City Clerk' u Office . The Deputy City Clerk announced that nll legal requirements fur noiiflcrktion, publicatsoD and posting had been met , and that she had recelvrd no commmaunicatians c: writ-en protests to the mnttcr. The Development Services Director presented a staff report . Councilcan Green gave reasons why he believed an Environvental Impact Report , rather than a Negative Declaration, should be prepared on the project . The Mayor 4eclered the hearing open. V1111as Curtis addressed Council and stated his reasons why he concurred m+-ith t'�* recomaendation for continuance. A notion was node by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to conetvtve 'pablie hNwtv*,- M te Bess ber lg, 1905. with remotification in a proper manner. 7h# motion carried by the following roll call vote : AT93: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey. Finley, Cretin, Thous NOLS t Noete ARSENTt None CbuQeil discussed the procedure which should be followed for formation of a "Kbit• bole Consittee" and it was decided to discuss tht Battier further June 3m 1985. rs79S7 �f C[IV[p Cirr CcrjA WILLIAM CURTIS 3200 Park Center Dr. Suite 11.60 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 April 24 , 1985 Bunting ton ©each City Council Attn : Ms. Alicin Wentworth , City Clerk 2000 Main Street Huntington Reach , CA 92648 Mayer Bailey and Members of the City Council ; We hereby appeal the Planning Commission decision to find Negative Declaration No. 04-33 inadequatr. and to recommend denial of Zone Case 64-15 relating to the establishment of an c,il operation site inland of Pacific Coast Highway and North of Magnolia Street. The primary reason expressed Oy the Planning Commission in reaching their decision was that a study to determine future uses for this area was underway, and approval of our request would be premature . The Commission did discuss the option of continuing the requests , pending completion of the study; however, we were not given an opportunity to comment on that opportunity. We understand the Commission ' s desire to complete the study , and hope that you appreciate our desire to proceed with our request to establish an oil operation site somewhere on the property under lease. If we were given the opportunity to address the Commission , we would have agreed to the option to continue the request, pending completion of the study, and would have requested that we be given an opportunity to parti- cipate in the study . We eiere fore respectfully request that you continue action on these applications pending completion of the study , and that we be appointed to the Study Committee . We also ask that the study move forward as soots as passible to avoid unnecessary delay. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Respectfully Submitted, aAZP�z__ William Curtis **4 6 4590 iir*V'JA'AW-i �J esew ry prig do 48 s r � �. ::.Astr • •r ® e r - � dome 49 N XAA C t t V � ` &VIC �• t as � aws ow so-1-M 'A AYA W AWS jmmw f rRArr Inj llblt -IS GRrJ ASMSSON'S AFAI • PARCEL .ARAIWRS ~w Im Alit a 1� CAVNrr OF VPAAI t POP s Ia.3£C6Q?!7. r6S• R Aow 1oi-17 ti 6 . No commercial flights shall be erm . x . The comply with Article 24 of the 'Uniform Fire C-4 ZONE CHANGE 140. 84-15/NEGATIVE DECLARATi011 NO. 84-32 Applicant : William C. Curtis Zone Case Ro . 84-15 is a request to change the, zoning U a 1 acre site from LUD ( Limited Use District ) to LUD-01 ( Limited Else District-combined with oil production ) . The subject site has beer designated as a "wetland" by the Department of Fish and Game and is in the original permit jurisdiction therefore subject to the permit authority of the California Coastal Commission . If an *010 designation is approved for the site , the applicant will be required to obtain 0. use permit from the Board of zoning Adjustments and a Coastal Development Permit prior to drilling. I Jdition, the zone change will be subject to the review of the Coascdi Commission prior to use permit review. Chairman Lfvengood asked staff what the impact is on this "white hole ' area if any . Mike Adams of ataff stated that the impact for this part;fcular action since it has not been acted upon by the Coastal Commission, they have chosen not to recognize any different zoningg than we presently have on the site which is Limited Use District , therefore any changes the city makes to the existing zoning would not be subject to Coastal Commission review. The Coastal Commission would review , however , if the applicant dues get the zone change, he will have to come back with a use permit which will be subject to Coastal Commission Review. Commissioner Schumacher asked staff if this pro)ect was adjacent to the Flood Control Channel . Staff stated yes . Commissioner asked staff it they planned to use the road along the channel . Howard Zelefsky of staff stated yes , that they want to stay as clone to the Flood Control Channel so there will be as little disturbance to the wet land as possible . Commissioner Schumacher questioned if they had permission to use the Flood Control Channel road. Staff stated that permispion had been secured by the applicant . THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED John Mandrell , Representative for William Curtis, stated that he generally in agreement with staff . He stated that he would like to make a few comments. He stated that mr . Curtis had drilled numerous wells in the state . He stated that he is currently drilling wells in Ventura County. He has assembled a team of experts in preparing (2360d ) -11- P.C . April 16 , 198-1w his proposal on this site . Regarding the phasing of thin project .the first -phase on the one acre a i to cons i n t•s of gad and oil production. He is proposing to drill producing wells within the limits of his lease. tie stated that they were not proposing the typical production pump unit as accustomed to in Huntington Beach . I He stated that if this is approved in the future he would probably be expectV to restore some wetlands to mitigate anXlhing that occurred as a result of this operation. Gary Gorman, Representative for a local environmental group called Priends of , Huntington Wetlands , spoke in reference to the study session with the Planning Commission and the City Council on Marrh 13 , 1985 in regards of what to do with the "white hole" area . The California" Coastal Conservancy wan requested by the city to analyze the area to come up with some plans with this area . Thoy are currently studying this area . fie stated it would be premature to make a zone change in an area with the future of it yet to be decided. Most of the City Cou: -il and the Planning Commission members felt the area was a wetland and most or all of it should be restored . . He stated that staff contacted the Department of Fish and Game and they were very much opposed to drilling on this site . They felt that . the mitigation measures done would not offset the loss created by. �his project . fie stated that he is opposed to the Zone Change and requested that it be denied or postponed until the California . Coastal Conservancy has a chance to decide what to do with the property. Sill Compton , area manager for the Southern California Edision Company, stated that he would like to clarify a fev points that were made in the staff report . one which the Edision Company is interested in purchasing the gas that is recovered . He stated that this was not true . The Edison Company has declined to enter into any type of an agreement in regards to slant drilling under their property . Donald Troy, a friend of Daisy Thorpe Picarelli owner of the property , stated that he is in real estate and has tried to sell this land but unable to do so because of its being wetlands. Commissioner Erskine asked Mr . Mandrel about his plans for slant drilling in the future . Mr . Mandrell stated that fir . Curtis wanted to clarify his thinking into the future for the pon3ibility of drilling from injection wells into the offshore lease that belongs to the City of Newport Beach . tie stated that they still have to negotiate this deal with the city and that is not proposed at all In connection with this application . There were ro other persons to speak for or against the proposed project and the public hearing was closer'. Mike Adams Qf staff stated that a representative from the State Coastal Conservancy was present to answer any questions from the ," Commission.. (Z360d ) P. C. April 16 , 1985 ' Chairman Livengook. asked the representative �.�.rr the4t{ming on thin project impacts the study . Ruth Gallanter , consultant to the State Coastal Coneervancy who ir. working on the project with the Cityy Council stated that the Conservancy is in the middle of trying to deal with all the property owners and who ownv what rights rc whist land !or the purpose of identif}yin land that may be available for selling pr swapping no that the wetlands restoration can be clone in the mo T liroductive fashion. Since the area is a piece of the area they are studying , she was sent to this meeting to sect hcew or what the Commission was trying to do with this uection of the wetlands. She st:4ted that she hoped to identify the land that is available and work out an agreement with various land owners to develop a restoration plan. At the sra4e of developing the restoration plan with specifics; that is , where their is water, or where one might or might: not de able to handle oil drilling and appropriate herming, the California Coastal Conservancy would then bent be able to deal with this Question . That phase ,in the work in some way off . The Commission discussed which item to vote on first . Commissioner Porter felt that the negative declaration should as a matter of procedure tie acted upon first . Commissioner Porter motioned to deny Negative Declaration No. 84 - 33 based on the finding that the project is in a habitat identified to be occupied by endangered specie: and that it should require an Environmental Impact Report . Commissioner Erskine stater; that he was against. the zone change but ' stated that he was in favor of the Negative Declaration No . 84- 33 because it included a biological assessment prepared under the direction of Development Serviees by the consulting firm of Michael Branden and Associates. fie stated that this was adequate in place of an Environmental Impact Report . ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY WINCHELL NEGATIVE DECLARATION 110. 84. 33 WAS bENIED WITH FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES : Rowe , Winchell , Schumacher , Livengood, Porter , Mirjahangir NOES : Erskine ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chairman Livengood stated that he could not support Zone Change No. 04 -15 at this time with the information supplied tonight . lie stated that maybe he could have some decision after the study was completed . Commissioner Rowe stated that he felt that there were major reasons for denying approval due to tho fact that the whole area is open for study . ( 2360d) -13- P. C. April 16 , 1985 Commissioner Erskine stated that he was opposed w the zone change. He stated 'tna►t the Commission must act in good faith for the Coastal Conservancy to give them additional time to see if this in an appropriate epot for this use . ` �r Chairman Livengood questioned the Commission or whether this should be denied pr continued. Mike Adams of staff stated .t.1kit if the Commission continues this item it will appear that thoy' are. leaning towards a means or a method by which you can approve this zone ' change . If the Commission continues this zone change simp-ly for the sake of the study, than I would recommend that the Commission take action. A zone change does not have to wait for a.iy period of time and can core back before the Planning Commission any time ON MOTION DY WINCHELL AND SECOND BY ERSKINE ZONE CASE 110. f4 - 15 WAS DENTED WITH FINDrscs BY THE FOLLOWTUG VOTE : AYES: Rowe , Winchell , Schumacher ;macher , Livengood , Erskine, Porter , Mirjahangir NOES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN ; • None FINDINGS FOR DENIAL: 1 . The proposed oil operation will not be compatible with the surrounding uses . 2 . A Zone Change at this time may prejudice an ongoing study of � assessing and planning for the wetlands arras in the coastal zone between Beach Blvd . and the Santa Ana River being conducted at the direction of the City Council . 3 . A Zone Change within an area identified as a White Bole by the Coastal Commission is premature . C- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85•-15, TENTATIVE TRACT N0. 118811 ITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-181 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 110 . 85- A lice Huntington Ba • and Racquet Club Tentative Tract No. I and Conditional Use Permit No. 85-15 alone with Conditional Excepts o. 85•-18 and Coastal Development Permit No . 85-2 is a request to sub ide a 14 . 68 acre site into 13 lots and develop 42 condominium units wi 0 additional boat slips . :n order to provide a variation in the bull roof lines the applicant is requesting a variance from Section XI . the Huntington Bay and Racquet Club S-pecific Plan to allow for a imum building height of 48 feet , .3 feet over the 45 foot maximum. Th oject is within original jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone which r fires a Coastal Development 'Permit . i (2360d ) -14- P. C. April 16 , 1985 4..✓ 4�. William Curtis 37 Morena IRVINE, CA 92715 February 2 , 1985 dr. Richard A. Harlow & Assoc- iates Planning and Governmental Relations 333 West Yorktown Ave. Huntington Beach , CA 92640 Dear Mr . Harlow; This letter will outline the drilling and development program of the 112 Acr Daisy Oil and Gas Lease in Huntington reach , Califor- nia , as re-: ested by you in preparation for the public: hearing to be held within the next thirty days . The surface location of the prospective wells lie within the boun- daries of the Pacific Coast highway on the west, Magnolia Street an the south , the flood control channel on the east, and the Southern California Edison Plant on the north . I have requested a 0. 975 acre drilling site adjacent to the flood control on tha east and the S . C .E. Plant. This Will be an excellent drill site for our first_ yas well . The target depth will be the "A" gasp sand , 1400 feet . This sand has been tested by the Exxon # 2 well at two million MCF per day , but not produced. rf the well is succeesful I plan to choke the well back to 800000G M.C. F. per day. we expect to maintain this production for twelve months and then a steep decline at which time we will drill additional wells to maintain the production curve . Mr . Bill Compton, a Land Man for S. C. E. , has vtarbaily committed to purchase all gas that can be produced from this Zone for the operation of the Southern California Edioon plant at the lair market price (approximately $3. 50 per M.C.F. ; contract for twelve months take or pay can be negotiated . The drilling time necessary for this -yell wil). be approximately five days; c ampletion will be an additi.onal 10 days. The Completion Program would consist of running seven inch casing and 5" linvr and install&tion of the well head connections (betta_r known as a "Christmas Tree"',, . A 4etch drawing in enclosed . T11he Pl&nring Vep4rtment may wish to impose as a condition of the permit, restriction of the :storage of hydrocarbons and storage facilitie& normally Asssodiated with the separation of oil and water. Such a restriction would be acceptable, since after oil production In established I will install a pipeline to an existing tank fares located nearby. Mr . Richard A . Harlow Page 2 I have conducted a thorough evaluation and study of this property over- the past five years and have accumulated the operation and dri l ling information of adjacent L 1 wPI: :; that has established the exi:�,tence of 19-gravity "A Sand" ,t a depth of 4000 feet . We will drill to test the oil- hearing sand at 1000 ' and also to test a prolific producing sand in the West Newport beach yield, the "Main Sand" at. 5500. feet . This; sand was encountered and produced by thc_ Deeble 46 well which was drilled within 100 feet, of the proposed Fite location in 1955 and abandoned in 1972 by the Edison Plant to make way for a tank farm . It is my belief that this sand exists also under the Daisy Lease . T,iis opinion is shared by Mr . Eugt:,;e Bottom, r eologist , Dartho oil Company; Mr . Trim Cooke , Production Mana, i:r , AMINOIL; Mr . T .W. (Ted) Ehring , Cons►i?tant with Pct:.oleum Indu, try Consultants , Inc . ; Mr . D. (Don) Vandenberg, Oil and Gas Consu ? tont , ali of whom have recent experience super- vising and drilling in sensi ' '.vc coastal areas . These- lour petroleum experts will be retained for consultation during the drilling and installation phases of this prooran. I an. a )so drilling and producincq wells in Ventura County adjacent to the City of Ojai . I wish to convey to the City cf Huntington Beach that i;: my plan to install the most modern oil and gas oper- ation on the California Coast, and a model for other energy develop- ments to coexist with envirommental sts in high-value land areas . Vrillis,g operations will cor:,dy w!.th all unique problems involved irc the handling of natural gas n;,d transportation of hydrocarbons and will comply with h11 requirements of Section 30262 to assure minimal environmental impact . My future development proorams include a second phase development, the offer to drill si.: wrter injection wells in the offshore lease of the City of Newport beach, adjacent to the Daisy Property . The City of Newport Beach currently owns sixteen trolls in that adjacent location . Phase Three .is to secure an offshore oil ant' gas lease from the State of California (one-mile square adjacent to the beach to test deeper zones) . Pieliminary meetings with the State indicated no drilling would be permitted from platform drillsites , and thkt the Daisy Property location would be suitable for the testing and developing of offshore operations . Please refer to the sketch drawing enclosed For additional informa- tion. In the event you need additional information to proceed with your preparation for puhlie hearing, I am ,available for consulta- tion at the office nut"n:jer 641-4718 or home number 766-7718 . Sincerely, Gillian Curtis we/jm ( 8) Nature study. aquacult.ure, or Similar resource dependent activities. ( b' Dredging and spoils disposal shall be planned and carried out to avoid significant disruption to marine and wildlife habitats and water circulation. Dredge spoils suitable for beach replenishment should be transported for such 'pur.-poses to appropriate: beaches or into suitable longshore current systems . ( c) In addition to the other provisions of this section, diking, filling , or dredging in existing estuaries and wetlands shall maintain or enhance the functional capacity of the wetland or estuary . Any alteration of coastal wetlands identified by the Department of Fish and Game , including, but not limited to, the 19 coastal wetland.1 identified in its report entitled , "Acquisition Priorities for the Coastal Wetlands of California" , shall be limited to very minor incidental public facilities , restorative measures , nature, study , commercial fishing facilities in sodega Bay , and development in already developed parts of south San Diego Bay , if otherwise in accordance with this division . For the purposes of this section , " commercial fishing facilities in Bodega Bay" means that not less than 80 percent of all boating facilities proposed to be developed or improved, where such improvement would create additional berths in Bodega Day , Gha l l be designed and used for commercial fishing activities : ( d) Erosion control ar.d flood control facilities constructed on watercourse's can m e e the movement of sediment and nutrients which would otherwise Se carMed_�X storm runoff into coastal waters . To facilitate the costi.need deliver ^ of these sediments to the littoral zone, whenever feasible , the material mateiial rem6ved from these a Qci sties maybe aced at a ro r ate nts on the shoreline in accordance with other apIp1 cable rc;v a one of this +di sib where eas• ble m t at on measuras have been rovided to mit> >mize a verse env ronm;nta FrFec s . ,-ASE!Ctu that shall a cons dered before eau ng a coasts development permit for such purposes are the met od of placement , time of year of placement , and sensitivitz of the ■ rw r r placement area . (Amended by Ch . 673 , state . 1978. ) (Amended by Ch . 43, State. 1902 .) i r ' r facilities and procedures shall be provided for accidental spills that do occur. Section 30133 . • (a ) The diking , filling , or divedgir►g of open coastal waters, wetlands , estuaries , and lakes shall be permitted in acordance with other e.ppl icable provisions of this division , where there is no feasible less environmenta1_1y damaging alternati where feasib mitiga tieas e L v a to m n mire adverse environmental effects , and limited to the followings Ne%t or expanded port, energy, and coastal-dependent l facilities , including commercial fishing s .Ma,inta. ning Existing. or restoring previously dredged , depths in existing navigational channels , turning basins , vessel berthing and mooring areas , and boat launching ramps. ..: ( 3 ) In wetland areas only , entrance channels for new or expanded boating facilities ; and in a . degraded wetland , identified by the Department of Fish and Game pursuant to subdivision ( b) of Section 3041 : , for boating facilities if , in conjunction with such boating facilities , a substantial portion of the degraded wetland is restored and maintained as a biologically productive wetland; provided, however, that in no event shall the size of the wetland area used f017 such boating facility , including berthing space , turning basins, necessary navigation channels , and any necessar` support service facilities , be greater than 25 percent of the total wetland area to be restored . • (4 ) In open coastal waters, other than wetlands , including streams , estuaries , and lakes , new or expanded boating facilities . • ( 5 ) Incidental public service purposes , including but not limited to , burying cable, and pipes or inspection of piers and maintenance of existing intake and outEall lines. ( 6 ) Minerel extraction, including sand for restoring beaches , except in environmentally sen3itive areas . 1 ( 7 ) Restoration purposes . � V William Curtis 37 Morena IRVINE, CA 92715 February 2, 1985 Mr. Richard A . Harlow Associates Planning and Governmental Relations 333 West Yorktown Ave . Iiuntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Mr . Harlow; This letter will cutline the drilling and development program of the 112 Acre Daisy Oil and Gas Lease in Ituntingt'�,n Bench, Califor- nia, as requested by you in preparation for the public hearing to be held within the next thirty days . The surface location of the prospective wells lie within the boun- daries of the Pacific Coast highway on the west , Magnolia Street on the south , tra flood control channel on the east, and the Southern California 1'dison Plant on the north . I have requested a 0 . 975 acre drilling site adjacent. to the flood control on the east and the S .C .L. Plant . This will be an excellent drill site for our first gas well. The target depth will be the "A" gas sand, 1400 feet . This sand has been tested by the Exxon 12 well at two million MCP per day, but not produced. If the well is successful I plan to choke the well back to 800 , 000 M.C.P. per day. ale expect to maintain this production for twelve months and then a steep decline at which time we vill drill additional wells to maintain the production curve. Mr. Bill Compton , a Lund Man for S . C. E. , has verbally committed to purchase all gas that can be produced from this zone for the operation of the Southern California Edison plant. at the fair market price (approximately $3. 50 per M.C. P. ; contract for twelve months take or pay can be negotiated) . The drilling tame necessary for this well will be approximately five days; completion will be an additional 10 days. The Cc aplftion Programs would consist of running seven inch casing and 5" liner and installation of the well he-ad connections (better known as a "Christmas Tree" ) . A sketch drawing is enclosed. The Planning Departmont may with to isposo as a condition of the permit, restriction of the storage of hydrocarbons and storage facilities norr-ally associated with the separation of oil and water. Such a restriction would be acceptable # sinca after oil production in astablishad I will install a pipeline to an existing tank farm located nearby. Mr. F.ichard A. Barlow Page 2 I have conducted a thorough evaluation and study of this property over the past five years and have accumulated the operation and drilling information of adjacent oil wells that has established the existence of 19-gravity "A Sand" at a depth of 4000 feet. We will drill to test the oil-bearing sand at 4000 ' and also to test a prolific producing sand in the West Newport Beach Field, the "Main Sand" at 5500 feet . This sand was encountered and produced by the Deeble A6 well which was drilled within 100 feet of the proposed site location in 1955 and abandoned in 1972 by the F:'ison Plant to make way for a tank farm. It is my belief that this Band exists also under the Daisy Lease . This opinion is shared by Mr . Eugene Bottom, Geologist, Bartho Oil Company; Mr . Tom Cooke , Production Manager, AMINOIL; Mr. T.W. (Ted) Ehring, Consultant with Petroleum Industry Consultants , Inc . ; Mr . D. E . (Dan) Vandenberg, Oil and Gas Consultant, all of whom have recent experience super- vising and drilling in sensitive coastal areas . These four petroleum experts will be retained for consultation during the drilling and installation phases of this progracn. I am also drilling and producing wells in Ventura County adjacent to the City of Ojai . I wish to convey to the City of Huntington Beach that is my plan to install the most modern oil and gas oper- ation on the California Coast, and a model for other energy develop- ments to coexist with environmentalists in high-value land areas. Drilling operations will c•%,.iply with all unique problems involved in the handling of natural gas and transportation of hydrocarbons and will comply with all requirements of Section 30262 to assure minimal environmental impact . My future development programs include a second phase development, the offer to drill six wat :�r injection wells in the offshore lease of the City of New Beach, adjacent to the Daisy Property. The City of Newport Beach currently owns sixteen welts in that adjacent location. Phase Three is to secure an offshore oil and gas lease from the State of California (one-mile square adjacent to the beach to test deeper zones) . Preliminary meet?.ngs with the State indicated no drilling would be permitted from platform dri?lsites , and that the Daisy Property location would be suitable for the testing and developing of offshore operations . Please refer to the sketch drawing enclosed for additional informa- tion. In the event you need additional information to proceed with your preparation for public hearing, I am available for consulta- tion at the office number 641-4718 or home number 786-7718 . Sincerely, William Curtis arc/j w facilities and procedures shall be provided for accidental spills that do occur. Section 30233 . • ( ;.% ) The diking , filling , or dredging of open coastal waters , weatlands , estuaries , and lakes shall be permitted in acordance with other applicable provisions of this division , where there is no feasible leas F4ronmentaLly danag tng alternative, and where feasib mitiga been prov e� minimize ad-verse environmental effects , and shall be limited to the following: ( 1 ) New or Expanded port, energy, and coastal-dependent industrial facilities , including commercial fishing facilities . ( 2 ) Mainta ping existing, ur restoring previously dredged , depthe in existing navigational channels, turning basins, vessel berthing and mooring areas, and boat 1 aunt h l ng ramps . ( 3 ) In wetland areas only , Entrance �hannels for new or expanded boating facilities ; and in a degraded wetland , identified by the Department of Fish and Game pursuant to subdivision ( b) of Section 30411 , for boating facilities if , in conjunction with such boating facilities , a substantial portion of the degraded wetland is restored and maintained as a biologically productive watlandl provided , however, that in no event shall the size of the wetland area used for such boating facility , including berthing space ) turning basins, necessary navigation channels, and any necessary support service facilities , be greater Char, 25 percent of the total wetland area to be restored . • ( 4 ) In open c^astal waters, other than wetlands , including streams , estuaries , and lakes , new or expanded boating facilities. • ( 5 ) Incidental public service p•arroses , including but not limited to, burying cables and pipes or inspection of piers and maintenance of existing intake and outfall lines. t6 ) Mineral traction, including sand far restoring ' beaches , except i�sx n environmentally sensitive areas . ( 7 ) Restoration purposes . Awl ( 8 ) Nature study , aquncultuxe, or similar resource dependent activities . ( b) Dredging and spoils disposal shall be planned and carried out to avoid significant disruption to marine and wildlife habitats and water circulation. Dredge spoils suitable for beach replenishment, should be tran%ported for such purposes to appropriate beaches or into suitable longshore current systems . ( c) In addition to the other provisions of this section, diking , filling , or dredging in existing estuaries and wetlands shall maintain or enhance the functional capacity of the wetland or estuary. Any alteration of coastal wetlands identified by the Department of Fish and Game , including , but not limited to , the 19 coastal wetlands identified in its report entitled , "Acquisition Priorities for the Coastal Wetlands of California" , shall be limited to very minor incidental public facilities , restorative measures, nature study, commercial fishing facilities in Bodega Pay, and development in already developed parts of south San Diego Bay, if otherwise in accordance with this division. For the put:posos of this section, " commercial fishing facilities in Bodega Day" means that not less than 80 percent of all boating facilities proposed to be developed or improved , where such improvement would create additional berths in Bodega Bay , shall be designed and used for commercial fishing activities. ( d) Erosion control and flood control facilities constructed on watercourses can impede the movement of sediment and mute ants which would otherw sc a card b storm runoff into coastal waters. To facilitote the continued delivery of these sediments to the littoral zone , whenever NasiSlej the material -removedrpm these ac71 des may be p-aced�`at appropr ate pints on the shoreline in accordance wiCh other _.a licab a provisions of this % sion, Where easible mit ation measures ave been provided to minimize a verse environmental a acts .opec s that shall a considered before issuing a coastal' development permit for suc purposes are the me-Rod of placement , time of year�of 21acement , and sensitivity of the placement area . ( Amended by Ch . 673 , Staffs . 1978 . ) ( Amended by Ch . 43, Stats . 1982. ) "' �N r commission and the relevant local government agency . The commission, and where appropriate, local governments shall , consistent with the coastal planning requirements of this division, provide for as many coastal sites identified by the Department of Fish and Game for such uses as are consistent with the policies of Chapter 3 ! commencing with Section 30200) of this division . ( Amended by Ch . 187 , Stats , 1919 . ) Section 30412 . ( a ) In addition to the provisions set forth in Section 13142 . 5 of the Water Code, the provisions of this section shall apply to the commission and the State Water Resources Control Board and the California regional water quality control boards . ( b ) The State Water Resources Control Board and the California regional Water quality control boards are the state agencies with primary responsibility for the coordination and control of water quality. The State Water Resources Control Board has primary responsibility for the administration of water rights ,xrsuant to applicable law. The commission shall assure that proposed development and local coastal programs shall not frustirate the provisions of this section. Neither the commission nor any regional commission shall , except as provided in subdivision (c) , modify , adept conditions , or take any action in conflict with any determination by the State Water Resources Control Board or any California regional water quality control board in matters relating to water quality or the administration of water rights . Except as provided in this section , nothing herein shall be interpreted in any way either as prohibiting or limiting the commission , regional commission , local government, or port governing body from exercising the regulatory controls over development pursuant tc this division in a manner n•:cesrsary to carry out the provisions of this division. (c) Any development within the coastal zone or outside the coastal zone which provides service to any area within the coastal zone that constitutes a treatment work shall be reviewed by the commission and any pe nnit it issues, if any, . shall be determinative only with respect to the following aspects of such development: Section 30411 . ( a) The Department of Fish and Game and the Fish and Game Commission are the principal state agencies responsible for the establishment and control of wildlife and fishery management programs and neither the commission nor any regional commission shall establish or impose any controls with respect thereto that duplicate or exceed regulatory controls established by such agencies pursuant to specific statutory requirements or authorization. (b) The Department of Fish and Game, in consultation with the commission and the Department of Navigation and Ocean Development Boiting and Waterways, may study degraded wetlands and identify those which can most feasibly be restored in conjunction with development of a boating facility as provided in subdivision ( a) of Suction 30233 . Any such study shall include consideration of all of the following : ( 1 ) Whether the wetland is so severely degraded and its natural processes so substantially impaired that it is not capable of recovering And maintaining a high level of biological productivity without major restoration activities . ( 2) Whether a substantial portion of the degraded wetland, but in no event less than 75 percent, can be restored and maintained as a highly productive wetland in conjunction with a boating facilities project. ( 3) Whether restoration of the wetland ' s natural values , including its biological productivity and wildlife habitat features, can most feasibly be achieved and maintained in conjunction with r boating facility or whether there are other feasible ways to achieve such values . (c) The Legislature finds and declares that salt water or brackish water aquaculture is a coastal -dependent use which should be encouraged to augment food supplies and to further the policies set forth in Chapter A (commencing with Section 825) of Division 1 . The Department of Fish and Game may identify coastal sites it deems appropriate for aquaculture facilities. If the department identifies such sites , it shall do so by October 1 , 1980 , and shall by the same date transmit information identifying such sites to tho fE cility or related operations , determined in consultation th the United States Coast Guard and the Army Corps of gineers , ( e ) Such development will not cause or contribute to bsidence hazards unless, it is determined that adequateasures will he undertaken to prevent damage from such bsidence. ( f ) With respect to new facilities, all oilfield brines are reinjected into oil-producing zones unless the Division of Oil and Gas of the Department of Conservation determines to do so would adversely affect production of the reservoirs and unless injection into other subsurface zones will reduce environmental risks . Exceptions to reinjections will be granted consistent with the Ucnan Eaters Discharge Plan of the State Water Resources Control Board and where adequate provision is made for the elimination of petroleum odors and water quality problems . Where appropriate $ monitoring) programs to record land surface and near-shore ocean floor movement.;% shall be initiated in locations of new large-scale f aid extraction on land or near shore before operations beeg;r and shall continue until surface conditions havt :-tabs i ized. Costs of monitoring and mitigation programs shall be borne by liquid and aas extraction operators . Section 30263 . ( a ) New or expanded refineries or petrochemical facilities not otherwise consistent with the provisions of this division shall be permitted if ( 1 ) alternative locations are not feasible or are more environmentally damaging ; ( 2 ) adverse environmental effects are: mitigated to the maximum extent feasible ; ( 3 ) it is found that not permitting such development Would adversely affect the public welfare ; ( i ) the facility is not located in a highly scenic or seismically hazardous area, on any of the Channel Islands, or within or contiguous to environmentally sensitive areas; and ( 5 ) the facility is sited so as to provide a sufficient buffer area to minimize adverse impacts on surrounding property . ( b ) In addition to meeting all applicable air quality standards, new or expanded refineries or petrochemical facilities shall be permitted in areas designated as air 10 outside of existing terminal area; shall be situated as to avoid risk to environmentally sensitive areas and shall use a monobuoy system, unless an alternative type of system can be shown to be environmentally preferable for a specific site. Tanker facilities shall be designed to (1 ) minimize • the total volume of oil spilled , ( 2 ) minimize the r1sk of collision from movement of other vessels, ( 3 ) have ready access to the most effective feasible containment and recovery equipment for oilspills , and ( 4 ) have onshore deballasting facilities to receive any fouled ballast water from tankers where operationally or legally required . ( b ) Because of the unique problems involved in the importation, tranRpot Cation, and handling of liquefied natural gas, the location of terminal facilities therefore shall be determined solely and exclusively as provided in Chapter 10 ( commencing with Section 5550 ) of Division 2 of the Public Utilities Code and the provisions of this division shall not apply unless expressly provided in such Chapter 10. (Amended by Ch . 855 , Stats . 1977 . ) Section 30262 . Oil and gas development shall be permitted in accordance with Section 30260 , if the following conditions are nett ( a ) The development is performed safely and consistent with the geologic conditions of the well site. New or expanded facilities re et�-� to sue development are consolidated, to the maximum extent feasible and legally permissible, unless consolidation will have adverse environmental consequences and will not :significantly reduce the number of producing wells, support facilities , or sites required to produce the reservoir economically and with minimal environmental impacts. (c) Environmentally safe and feasible subsea completions are used when drilling platforms or islands would substantially degrade coastal visual qualities unless use of such structures will result foi substantially less environmental risks . (d ) Platforms or islands will not be eited where a substantial hazard to vessel traffic might result from the services and basic industries vital to the economic health of the region, state, or nation, public recreation, commercial recreation , and visitor-serving bind uses uhall not be precluded by other development. Section 30255 . Coastal-dependent developments shall have priority over other developments on or near the shoreline . Except as provided elsewhere in this division , coastal -dependent developments shall not be sited in a wetland . When appropriate, coastal-related developments should be accommodated within reasonable proximity to the coastal- dependenL uses they support. (Amended by Ch . 1090 , Stets. 1979 . ) ARTICLE 7 ND US L DEVEI PMENT Section 30260 . �jp Coastal--dependent industrial f acil i lAes shall be encouraged to locate or expand within existing sites and shall be permitted reasonable long- term growth where consistent with this division. However, where new or expanded coastal-dependent Wdustrial facilities cannot feasibly be accommodated consistent with other policies of this division , they may nonetheless bN permitted in accordance with this section and Sections 30261 and 30262 if ( 1 ) alternative locations are infeasible or more environmentally damaging ; ( 2 ) to do otherwise would adversely affect the public welfare; and ( 3 ) adverse environmental effects are mi .�igated to the maximum extent feasible. ANON Sect 261 . , ( a ) Multicompany use of existing and new tanker facilities shall be encourages; to the maximum extent feasible and legally permissible, except where to do so would result in increased tanker operations and associated onshore development incompatible with the land use and environmental goals for the area. New tanker terminals a 4 w � ` + a♦. 1p t f'�•t1 lot. If r•A t 1 r i'• s � t �.�1� }'j r 0� r • • II[��1.l1/��r'R/► :r/ •�A/.ram' s � �` ,�,r�c•JAr.Y�+✓/_� --- ----------- •=-.���r�,s/ram ONE ti OOP tA x Us -AOL - . of f WIW. 116 C III CF-E i CF-E I RI uta. ....�.,i., �•O 1 1L 1" — 111 If I1 ' CF-R - AI sit w R I of l-A-0 "� M • J I-A-0 MII.A-0 • LUD-0 I Al AI wa IN � • R� � At At MMof k .�a.. WA- „ I oil M2-0RI R1 • r • I Rl Ri ► RI' RI �^'�, •` `� P .,c w. ICI rr a I' of III + "1 LION umm INS � !'AMC T � .1 �C � /P IC C.+t` pm � :,,•. �l L41T�i! un CJaTIRC� + >al r4 _ �c 'pope 3. The Coastal Element of the City 's General Plan states that the goal, of coastal energy planning is tix successfully balance the needs of rogional and local communitAes , while encouraging the positive impacts of energy developp�onto and eitigsting their adverse affects. further, the Callfar.nia Coastal Act states that coastal-dependent industrial facilities shall be encouraged to locate or expand within existing sites and shall be permitted reasonable long term groirth . ALTERNATIVL ACTrON: An an alternative action , the Planning Comminsion may consider continuing Zone case No. 84-15 and Negative Declaration No. 84-33 to the next scheduled meeting to allow staff glare to advertise a qualified ( •Q' ) suffix on the 1 acre property. This desiVation would enable the Planning Commission to condition the zones case prior: to the Board of Zoning Adjustments action on a Use Permit . The staff would recommend the following conditions of approval : 1 . Strict compliance with Title 15 of the Huntington Roach Oil Code, specifically relating to sound attenuation , b*riaing, run- off and emergency contingency plans . 2 . Access to the site shall be depicted on a detailed site plan and strictly adhered to. 3 . The oil/gas site shall be inspected as to conformance with Conditions of Approval prior *Co commencement of each phase of the operation . 4 . A berm should be constructed around the project site in order to isolate it in case tidal action should to restored . 5 . The potentially adverse effects of night lighting on the surrounding salt--marsh can be mitigated by leaving the protect site unlighted or by using lam intensity or silvered globes . 6 . Prier to issuance of a drilling permit , the applicant shall restore betuegen 1 and 2 acres of "wetland' aF determined by the Department or Dinh and Cane. 7 . The :applicant shall obtain all required permits from responsible State agencies. ATTACHMENTS: 1 . Area rap 2 . Section 30260 3 . t-qtter from applicant dated February 2 , 1985 4 . Negative Declaration No. 84-33 Staff Report - 4/16/S5 04� 0 Adjustments pursuant to the requirements contained in Article 968 of the Huntington beach Ordinance Code. The applicant has indicated in his attached statement that there will be a three phase program. The initial drilling will be for the recovery of gas to be sold to the Edison Company. Phase two will consist of off-site drilling of injection wells in the City of Newport Beach . phase three will involve securing an off- shore oil and gar lease from the State of California in order to slant drill for oil from the subject site. The Department of Fish and Came has designated the subject site as a wetland which is defined as *land within the Coastal Zone which may be covered periodically or permanently with shallow waiter and include .malt water marshes , freshwater marshes, open or closed brackish water marshes, swamps , midflats and fens . ' because of this determination this area of the Coastal Zone was •white holed' to allow for further studies. The city of Huntington evach is currently undertaking a special study of the 'White Hole " areas in the Coastal zone to determine future land use designations and development needs . Regardless of these studies , Staff views the proposed project as being consistent with the Coastal Act , Section 30260 of the Coastal Act states , $coastal- dependent industrial facilities shall be encouraged to locate or expand within existing sites and shall be permitted reasonable long-term growth where consistent with this division. . . " Section 30262 further states , 'oil and gas development shall be permitted in accordance with ,� .._. Section 30260. . . " The Coastal Act clearly anticipated resource production as a desired usm: in the Coastal zone subject to the mitigation of any adverse environmental impacts . Staff views the proposal as consistent with the intent of the Coastal Act and policies of the City of Huntington Beach . All mi+;igation measures identified in the Biological Assessment should be incorporated as Conditions of Approval if a Use Permit for drilling is approved by the Board of zoning Adjustments . 6. 0 RECOMMZNDATION: The staff recommends that the Planning commission approve Zone: Change 64-15 and Negative Declaration 84-33 and recoxmend adoption to the City Council with the following findings: I . The proposed oil operation will be compatible with the surrounding uses because compliance with Title 15 of the Huntington Brach Municipal Code will insure that the oil/gas operation is not detrimental to the g.tneral health, welfare and safety of the community. 2. The Land Use Element of the City ' s uaneral Plan designates the subject property an Indust sal ttosource Production which is consistent with the requested LUD-01 zoning. Further, the California Coastal Act permits industrial development In the --- Coastal Sane (Bactions 30260, 30262 ) subject to mitigation measures outlined in the Negative Declaration@ Staff Report - 4/19/45 (2233d) 1 hunting beach development services d"oartnwat ff EpORT .0 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Development ,Services DATE: April 16 , 1945 SUBJECT: ZONE CASE NO. 84-15/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 84-33 APPLICANT: William C. Curtis DATR ACCEPTED: 3200 Park Center Dr . pr , -TM Suite 1160 Costa Mesa , CA 92626 MANDATORY PROCESS~ aATe: jug* I , R QUEST: Change of Hone from LUD (Liraited Une District ) to ZONE: LUD (Limited Use LUD-01 ( Limited Use Mi-Er ict ) District-combEned with oil production ) GENBAAL PLAN: Industrial source reduction ACRE;GE: + 1 ]acre ..�' EXISTING USE: Vacant 1 . 0 SUGGESTED ACatON: Adopt Negative Declaration 84-33 and approve Zone Case No. 84-15 with the findings outlined in Section 6. 0 of this report . ? , 0 GENERAL INFORMATION: Zone Case No. 84-15 is a request to change the honing of a 1 acre site from LUD ( Limited Use District ) to LUD-01 (Limited Use District-combined with oil production ) . The subject site has been designated as a Owetland' by the Department of Fish and Game and is in the original permit jurisdiction therefore subject to the permit authority of the California Coastal Commission. If an 0016 designation is approved for the niter the applicant will be required to obtain a use pera;it from the ward of Zoning Adjustments and a Coastal Development Permit prior to drilling. In addition , thi 5060 change will be subject to the review of the Coastal Comnissi4M prior to use permit review. 3. 0 SURXUUNDING GENMRAL PLANj SOONINGs LL"DD USE: subject Promr �Ml G=nAL pLJUI DRSIGNATION: Iddustrial lttsource Production SOWING: Ln0 ( Limited gas Viatriet ) '- LAMP 082: 211!L North of Subject ProR!rty (77 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: General Industrial ZONING: MIA (Restricted Manufacturing ) LAND USE: Orange County Flood Control Channel South of Sub ect. Propert GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Industrial Resource Production ZONING: LUD ( Limited Use District ) LAND UBE: Vacant East of Subject ProperU GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Industrial Resource Production ZONING: LUD ( Limited Use District ) LAND USE: Vacant Nest of Subject Pro ere GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: General O;mn Space ZONING: RA (Residential Agricultural ) LAND USE: Vacant 4 .0 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS : On November 5, 1985 , Draft Negative Declaraticn 84-33 was circulated for a 30- day review in order to solicit comments from responsible State and local agencies. The Negative Declaration included a biological assessment prepared under the direction of the Departmwnt of Development Services by the consulting firm of Michael 8randman Associates . The staff received comments from the California Coastal Commission and Department of Fish and name regarding the proposed zone change. These comments and staff responses have been incorporated into the attached Negative Declaration. Staff firmly believes that a sufficient amount of information has been generated through prior studies and the current analysis to enable the Planning Commission to make a decision on the Project ( Zone Case No . 84-15 ) . Additional analyses would not provide the Commission with any new information. 5 . 0 ISSUES AND ANALYSIS : The Zone Chang* request is intended to allow for the drilling of a gzs/oil well on about a 1 acre site. The proposed oil operation Will take place on the inland side of Pacific Coast Highway approximately 403 feet northwest of Magnolia street (see attached legal descriptian and Exhibit 8) adjacent to the Orange County Flood Control Channel. The requested '01' designation permits "the drilling or boring of a new well into the earth far tb* purpose of exploring for , developing or producing oil, gas or Other hydt.°)- carbons , or for the purpose of injecting water , *team or other as substance into the earth. ' However , drilling cannot proceed until an Use Permit is first obtained from the board of Zoning NEGATIVE DECLAKATION 84-33 CURTIS OIL ZONE CASE 84_15 Change of zone from LUD (Limited Use District ) to LUD-01 G imiLed Use District - combined with oil production) I �1 t . II , l ( d ) The Department of Fish and Game ))as 4etermined that the subjedt property is a wetland. The quality of, the wetland needs further exploration . l (e ) There will be an increase in the noise level from the proposed drilling operation. Strict compliance With the City of Huntington Beach 's Oil Code will be required in order to siigitate this concern . III . DeDe�ent of Oil 'and ,Gas will have to issue permits for any drilling operation . Department of Fish and Game Army Corps of Engineers ` Coastal commission a i „�w�r• CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH IN tV!. STUDY OF EVI RONMENTAI IMiI► NV I RO 1 . 8ACKGROUND 1 . Applicant .«__ William Curtis _ ?, Address 3200_Park Center Drive Telephone 7 4 6 1 47 1 . `i`roaert Location .N4lttLlL1�I�..Q� .�.C..� ... Q..� ._ crest �a� It. Prniect Ti0r/il(%svription .;qp Calae .84_15 Ne alive_ Dec ,,a cat n 84-33 if . ENVIROK4ENTAL IWACTS: (Explanations of all "Yes” and "Maybe" answers are requirrcl on attached sheet). 1 . Physical Envirorraent: Will the project have ii significant impact on the physical env romm t w respect to: a) hydrology, b) air quality, c) geology, d) flora and fauna , e) noise, f) archaeological /historical . Yes X Maybe — No _. Other 2. impact of_ Environment on Project: Will the project be subject to igmcts from the surrounding envi-ronment. 1 .e. 9 natural environment; manmade enviromwnt. Yes Maybe No x 3. Impacts on Public Services : Will the project have a significant impact upon , or rt - su t in a need or a new or altered government service in any of the following areas : fire, police, schools, parks or other governmental agencies. Yes Maybe No _-L 4. Impacts on Trafficl Circulation: Will project result in substantial vehicular move- ment, or impact surrounding circulation system, or increase traffic hazard? Yes Maybe No X !�. Will the project result in a substantial alteration or have a negative affect or the existing: land use, population/housing, energy/utilities, natural resource:, i11111win health? Yes _ Maybe __ No x .k ii. Other potential environmental impacts not discussed above (see attached sheet) . Ill . OTHER RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES ANDIOR PERSONS CONTACTED ( X ) See Attached ( ) Not Applicable IV. MANDATORY FINDIN:S OF SIGNIFICANCE : 1 . Will project degrade quality of environment? Yes Maybe io X 2. Will project achieve short-term goals to the disadvantage of long-term env i ronmel)L,) goals? Yes Maybe No X 3. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited but cumulati%ely considerable? Yes Maybe No _X 4 . Will the project adversely affect human beings either directly or indirectly? Yes Maybe No V. DETERMINATION ( ) Negative Declaration ( X ) Negative Declaration With Mitigation ( ) Environmental Impact Report uX rE .S S i GRATUaf 1 (7- .0 (7A r II . 1 ( d ) The Department of Fish and Game has determined that the subject property is a wetland. The quality of the wetland needs further exploration. 1 ( e ) There will be an increase in the noise level from the proposed drilling operation . strict compliance with the City of Huntington Beach' s Oil Code will be required in order to migitate this concern . III . Department of Oil and Gas will, have to issue permits for j any drilling operation. I Department of Fish and Game Army Corps of Engineers Coastal Commission U . y CF,E .,, T. _ .t-i t -4 •f ► 1. 1 ! .......�•111N• NI VFW" r .' 1!.'• f 1 � � II�IIA • • -17 f'`•� ~ I T'� 1 i r hh L OO ~ 1../I 1.• 1�Iw ••s i — t R 0 TA R Y _ V 1 _ DUMP l _ - • ETT, 14 L c�. �-7T.1 I , j ck., 0 �41P C r ~`^ `A Name • 590 Rio 4! xars &NOW ma 00-0 'r-cam +rrt•� �• �� a t � AIM " rtf fMy Ii�I fear 04 Am • show fw%:; =wrr or mmw AM-TAW.m'S&jo• fit,a OW �+- 7. - �r of cas i n,;t .is: scrowed togethi,r and lokred into rhi% hol n to mako isp a comple -te cinsing string, after the caning , Is run into the. hole, vvmcnt: i:i pumped into the c,esing and then displacec: front the bottom end in order to fill the annUmlr space brstwreen the casing: and the wall of the Drell. Once the" cement harderks, the subsurface form&- .,;,,.,�, r tions are permanently sealed from oisch other . b 'N't�,Y !; [)ur:'ng drilling operations , rsppru.rimataly 500 barrels of water per day (21,000 gallons) wc-uld be required . This would be ' obtainot from the existing water wells in the area , During the drilling of each well, an estimated aver49ee of 20 vehicle round trips per dai; will be reciiired to the drill site. Most of these will be ligh+: vehicles., but the traffic will, include an average of 6 heavy truck trips per day . i After the well has been drilled to its objective depth and the production casing has been run and cemented , well complet.lon! can take place. The rig will. men be moved and the: drilling of A now well commenced. This rerpoki Nssumes that only ane drilling rig will be used . at any given time,.',' Therefore , given the minimum VY day period to drill a well , and apprcatimately 5 days to move the rio. the total ntunber of wells that: can be drilled in any one year its .._..»..�.. fourteen, assuming use of only one rig at a time. Using the max-- imunt 40-day drilling pericd, eight wells could be drilled in any one year. Petroleum Production In contrast to explf,)ratory/development drilling which is an intensive short-term operation , Vetroleum production is a-' lonq- ........,.. term, but less intensive operation, involving the permanent loca- tion of equipment lasting over the producing life of the field. •��" •" '' This equipment will be engineered and designed to produce oil and �a gas with a hydraulic pumping system and will operate in ea cellar . (This system is in operation in Long Beach on the golf course at 7 th Street and Pacific Coast Highway. ) These pumping units will be powered by electricity. The equipment will be installed at the proposed production island . Depending on the depth of u reservoir, it is possible to con- solidate a number of producing wells at a eringle production island through the use of directional drilling techniques . Not only rives this minimize the: amount of land disturbed by drill site and access road construction, but duplication of accessory production elquipmnt can be avoided. For the proposed project, the Maximum poteZt ftl production, based on existing information , can be accomplished with a total of lz new wells consolidated into one site. The bulk of hydrocarbons will be transported off the property for processing. Any tempotary storage units on the driilin7i island will be equipped with vapor recovery systems . Transportation by truck to a refinery would continue until production in the field increased to greater than 400 barrels of oil per day, at which time it would be economical to construct a pipeline. Drillingopo Prsal on Dail Pro' rty, HuntinM ]�c i, CA The pro osedi, pre j ec t i s a .sWai-exploratory drilling Ling program* { p is intended to produce fxoie th* known reservoir, datereaine the mits of the reservoir, and to explore for new reservoirs . Enclosed ib a diagram of a typical land-based driAli.ng rig fM;, ,a,nd accessory, riquipment . (This diagram depicts a drilling rig that .is used for West Coast drilling operations. it is iticluded lei this report for information purposes to acquaint the reader with the various Compo-nentrs of a drilling rig. ) The rig to be' ur-.:4 at the a i tes will ; ha.ve 2 mast head height of 150 feet and will be powered by up to throe . diesel engines with a total horseppower of about 1000 for the, ,e!eep holes . Shallow hole wells (1000 feat) will are a rig with about 300 hp. The rigs will not be run aL ' full horse- power unti.l ' the last 24 hours or no. Usual drilling Trill be at tit 4 about 60 percent of the available horsepower . In add+. tion, a max- �• imum of 400 horsepower of diesel-fired engines will be used for the • service rig and pumps . To drill a well, a rig is brought to the cleared site . Upon delivery of the rig to the site, the first procedure is to "rig up" , which is the 'process of assembling and placing the drilling rig components in position to drill . The actual drilling of a well is an intensive process that may take from a few days to several weaks to completes depending on the depth of the well, hardness of sub- - • r,urface materials , and problems that may be encountered. It is estimated that each of the proposed wells will take, approximately -40 days to drill and complete. While drilling, the rig turns a drill string rotating a bit at the bottom of the drilling assembly . As the hole is deepened, additional sections of drill pipe must be added . Drilling opera- tions go on round-the-clock and include transport of men and mater- ials to and from the site. As the bit turns in the hole, it makes4.:,•:,� rock cuttings which must be removed from the hole . This is accom- plished through the use of drilling !cud which is continuously cir- culated between the surface and the bottom of the hole to pink up , the cuttings from the bit and transport them to the Surface . The other ,purposes of the drilling mud are to cool and lubricate the •• drill. bit and the drill string, maximize penetration rate, prevent inflow of formation fluids into the well bore , and coat the exposed -.galls of the hole with filter cake in order to minimize fluid loss into permeable formations . All drilling muds and oil wastes will be held in steel holding tanks . All oil field wastes will normally be taken to E. P. C. -Westside Disposal. in Fellows , California , or any other County-approved disposal site. Periodically in the drilling of a well , casing is cemented in the hole. Casing is simply large steel pipe that is used for the sides of the drilled hole to deep it from caving in . The casing and the cement also geal off pressure and fluids from under- ground formations through which the hole penetrates. ��•,*'•`- Casing for the propsed project will be cemented, per DOG Oquirements (Department of Oil and Gas) , generally to a depth of. approximately 300-500 feet, for protection for the fresh water afluifiers in the arts . To run a, string of casing , the drill string, is removed from the hole . Then each joint of a similar diamator Abandonment If a well is uneuccess ful , or at the end of Ole lirocluciM1 1 i ire of a field, well abandonment takes place pursuant to proced urea specified by the California Division of oil and Cas in "California Laws for Conservation of Petroleum and Gas. " in addition , section 816 3- 14 . 8 of the Orange County Zoning ord i nan%�e requires-, the follow- ing ; "That upon abandonment of any well or cessation of drilling operations , all earthen sumps or other depressions contain- ing drilling mud, oil or other waste products from the drill- ing operation shall be cleaned up by removing ouch waste products or by consolidating all mud, oil , or other waste products into the land by disking , harrowing and leveling to restore the land to the condition existing prior to the issuance of this permit as nearly as practicable to do so. " Drilling and Workovers All drilling operations are conducted in conformance with State regulations , including fnstallat- ton and use of B.O. P . equip- ment and setting of caring. In workover operations , appropriate H. O. P. equipment is employed as dictated by the well and operations to be performed . %i-- William C. Curtis Mr. Curtis is currently producing oil and gas wells in Ventura County and is responsible for drilling activities on the Anderson Ranch as President of Cal-Metro Petroleum. Mr. Curtis has drilled for his own account and others approximately 100 wells in the State of California . For additional information contact Mr . Robert L. Richardson , Petroleum Engineer, Ventura , California . WTOOd1 MW biotic composition of the project sits is described in this report from Information complied throup field reeonnalasenee, supplemented by already existing documentation of biolooW resources within the project vicinity. 11he sits w" surveyed an foot by the firm of Michael Brandman Assoiclates, ins. (MBA) on October 15, 1984. Weather at the time of the survey was muds with a temperature of 78'F, clear skies and a westerly breeze. The physical nature of the property permitted a complete direct examination of sU terrain within its conflnes. Floral and faunal constituents a :ountered were recorded In terms of relative abundance and host habitat type, and the overall biotic composition of the site was derived from this information combined with documented habitat preferences of regional wildlife species which, whether or not detected during the survey, are known to include the site within their range. Habitat designations used in this assessment are according to the: basic classification system of Munz and Keck (1959). Floral taxonomy follows the awrent regional flora �... of Munz (1974). Vertebrates identified in the field by sight, calls, tracks, seat or other signs are cited according to the nomenclature of Collins, et a1. (1976) for amphibians and reptiles; AOU (1983) for birds; and Jones, at al. (1982) for mammals. Authorities used for determination of sensitive biological resourew are as follows: plants -- FWS (1982), CDFO (1984), Smith, et al. (2980) and CNDDB (1984); wildlife - FWS (1982), Cr t.,G (1980, 1993) and CNDDB (1984). Additional studies on rare and endangered species in the project vicinity were consulted In the performance of this assessment and are cited appropriately in the following sections. R=0VRCE DIEW IP ION REGIONAL OYRRV W The one-acne project sits is located within sin area known as the Huntington Bach Wetland (CDP0 1982), a predominantly piekleweed wastal salt marsh located inland Of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) between the Santa Ana River and Desah BoWtvard. The Project site is within a 35.5-sue wetland parcel bounded by the Bouthem California Edison (SCE) power plant on the northwest, Huntington beach Flood 1 I{ INDLO#1CAL tMOQRCS KWATM MCLAR.AMIN 00. WS3 ZONI C11ANG19 MUNT Prepared fors City of Huntington BMrh Department of Development Swvfea P.Q. Box 1!0 HuntiMtotn B"ch, California 92614 Prepared bys Miemal Bnndman Aseoelatee, Im. 3140 Red 14111 Avenue, Suite 200 Carta Mow, California 92626 (714) 661-U42 Contact Pusan: Lirry D. M unsey Oatobw 16$ tie' ' i11�fe Most animals likely to odour onsite are eornnmr widespread and highly adaptabi* species. While birds wear the mast earwoevais vertebrates anaite during the may. •ev*rai species of mammals and reptiles an do be expected to oeotst. All vertebrates recorded or •meted to occ r regularly on the site are Bated in Table t of the: Appendix. Birds are abundant and conspicuous inhabitants of the coastal wetlanola. halt marshes, salt flats and estuaries boast more species and larger eanaentratiorrt of birds per unit area than perhaps any other ecosystem In temperate NoMh Anaeries. However, few species actually nest in local salt marsheu. Most nesting birds in coastal Wt marshes are small, Inconspicuous landbirds. One such spscies, the Belding% savannah sparrow (Passe:rculus sandwichensls beldinci), is a common inhabitant of pickleweed salt marshes, including the Huntington Beach Wetland, and was the only spe+eles noted ante. Several individuals were observed foraging in the plekleweed. This subspecies of savannah sparrow has been reduced In numbers, as has the extent of Its habitat, and Is now considered an endwWored species by CDFC. its status In the Huntington Beach Wetland is discussed more fully in the following section. Other birds that nest ir, the salt marsh are the soerg sparrow (Me lospize mew and western meadowlaek (SttuurnneUa nrslec�ta.) in the upper portions and killdeer (Charr%drius voe or. the salt hats. The most conspicuous mammal in the salt marsh is the desert cottontail (ftivl gg gg su dubonii). Other mammals presumed to occur In the vicinity are several nocturnal rodents, such as the western harvest mouse (Heithrodon�tom�ys_ rn alotis), house mouse (Mus mom), norway rat (Rattus noryWeus) and Bottals pocket gopher (_TtramoomZ! bottae). Predators such as this Virginia opossum (B_ideMis yiWnianre), coyote (Canis lam, tong-tailed weael (M frees and striped skunk (MWhitis Mttlfls) are also likely to be present. Man and his pets, especially dop are also signifieant predatory In wetlond areas close to urban areas. several ,►species of lizards and sakes, ace be expiated to occur aloe` the m argirw of coronet wetemb within or war the p*eel area. The most likely w9W be tea western fence Uzard (Besy►IgMg aeaidentrlis). siee-blote W lisard (Eta stni Wi,na), gopher snake (Pi tuoghhjj rattanoleuuew) and, perhaps, the oommon 3 0 CantnA Chaw4l an the northeast, MaPoLla 9treet on the southeast and !CH as the svuthwa�st. 'lyres Huntington Desch W*tlend is greatly redueed in size from its original extent (see CDFG 1982 for a detailed dititvsWoh), and what remains is highly degraded in nature. 'fire Callfornis Department of Fish and Game (CDFG IN2) has determined thatr of 150 acres of historic wetland in the Huntington Beach Wetlarnl aria, 115 acres (76.5 percent) remain as viable or readUy restorable wetland. 7% entire system has been eut off from tidal now and several charseterisUo salt marsh pleats dependent upon daily tidal flushing may have ddepps+ared from the Huntington Beach Wetland as a result. N" CHARACT'SXIZA7701t Vag+etatiaa The designation "wetland" is defined by CDFG (LCP 1900) as "land which may be covered petiodically or permanently with shallow water..." and by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) (LC-P 1980) as "...land where the water table is at near or above the lance surface long enough to promote the formation of hydric toils or to support the growth of hydrophytic plants." The Huntington Beach Wetland, including the project site, flts the FWS wetland definition and consists almost entirely of salt marsh habitat with associated ruderal plar,ts at its fringe. The wegttation of the flat, one-acre project site is composed of a single plant community -- coastal salt marsh. Three plant species were recorded: common Picklew d (3a3irortria Sri niea), alkali heath (Frenkenia arandifalls) And saltgrass (Distlehlis eta}. All of these are native species. The site hat home degraded through lack of tidal flushing. Ttre absenee of tidal exehangs hat resulted in a dVsupe,rste sp des diversity in a plant aomrounity eh�rr'seterise0 by dead and dying plakleweerd end stagnant stools of setw. 7U site has also been distwbod by a number of vehiels traits. Z 0 have been reported by dilforeat inVl KIpteara, perhaps Vining diffrrca+rt COMMdre teehai" and diftbmt dwraflM of flow effort, erouid exert it profound effect upon the census readts, Even it the lty mase is real, no rernstm Mut for Intervening ye+►rs area avaWle for aomparison or for determimtion of Mart-term population trends. Other populations of the BrldirgIa ,savannah sparrow occur locally in Upper Newport Say, in the 8oWe Chico marshes and in Anaheim Bay. Other foderai- and state-i led endangered dies have been dmorved utUixIrg nearby habitat. 'YMse are: o California least tern (Ste, antillarum browni), whieh foods In astuarire areas and offshore aw! utilizes a breeding site on Huntington Beach less than one mile from the project site. o California brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalls ealitornicus), which fishes In the near share waters and breeds tocaUy on the Channel blatnds. o Light-footed clapper, rail (Rallus lori irmtris lovi ), which bneeda locally In the cordgram salt rash In newby Upper Newport Bay and Anaheim Bay. Hone of these species currently utilises the projeet site. Tidal flushing, if it were restored, might attract the least tern because of the small fishes which might then ooeur in the channels. Only one sensitive mostal wetland plant species, the salt marsh bird's beak (CCord.ylan hur maritimus), has been found In the vicinity of Huntivean Beach. It is Usted as tndangerred by FWS, CDFG and CLAPS. This species Is found in nearby Upper Newport Bay, but has not been recorded from the Huntington Bout Wetland, nor• from the nearby Boba Chico Marsh. It was once a common plant of the upprr awlt marsh sone (Purer 1942), but its romp has boa greatly redueatl. Curmilyl, populatio wares. known from Tlkmm gstnary, Upper Newport Day and Mugu L4geson (Zedter 19$2). This facultative parasite apparently ra pires inundation with caul freshwater rollowlrg haovy rains in order to germinate. lttreem dOMMlisatiarn for flood control has diverted storm wafters array frm salt marshes that were cotes subject to periodic fm* water flooding. ,;., kireawtake Mnen2rodtltis ttuus Amph64sas are Wdikely an the site, as mast species are rat adapted to a marim or estuarine edsteam and cannot tolerate a saline environihent. aMM11M1YR MCIAGICAL 21l4URC93 Discussed within this section arts (1) species present owite which have been afforded special recognition by federal, state or vocal rwo woe aviation agenclo dud prinelpatiy to declining or limited population sizes resulting in Tort arses from habitat reduction; and (2) habitat areas onsite which are unique, of relatively United distribution or particular value to wildlife, 9pe�cies The site was examined for the presence of sensitive plant and animal species. No species of plant designated threatened, rare or endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wilflite Service (M), California Department of Fish and Game (CDPO), or California Native Plant Satiety (CLAPS) was disclosed by the survey; however, one �.. bird species of concern occurs within the project site. The state-endangered Beldino savannah sparrow breeds in the piekleweed marshes between the Santa Ana River and Ocean Poulevard. It has been designated " endangered at the state level as a result of Its decreasing population wW its dependence upon a diminishing resource, pickleweed salt marsh, for breading. A census of breeding pairs in the Huntington Beach Wetlands in 1977 (Massey 1977) revealed 34 territorial pairs between Beach Boulevard and 9"mkhurst Street. Another eeraus of the site in 198E by Wilcox (Hunt 1984) revealed 90 to 92 pairs breeding between Heeeh Boulevard end Brookhurst Strett, an area which encompasses the pro}oat site. Durirg the current assessment, at least throe individuals were co rated on the project site and several others were am in the near vicinity. 'lU appamtly substantial increase in number of breeding pain of savannah •' g arrows estimated from the Huntington Beach Wetland between 1977 and 1913 is surprising. While the Increase, may be real and significant, the No that the data 4 R�..•., 0 . t elimination by predation and Ww aassaN e4mpetitiaa for food and t4witority. Spoiles of low mobility and those rafu ft to ealgrate may be oUndeated outr*Mrt by site preparation. Following eonstruetion, some species will return to the developed cWtions of the site providing suitable habitat is present, though most will be dislodged perm try by removal of habitat suited to their existeme. To the exrtent that they we t►slamt of human presence, native wildlife wiU return to any natural open spaeas ayrresrWbig the project site following construction and e"tinue to utilise this habitat provided It remains relatively unaltered end free of exesssive human disturbenoe. Indirectly, wildlife populatlr,�s III the immediate surrounding offsite caws will be affected adversely by the general reduction of available habitat within the project arrest as wildlife from this area will be pressured to extend their foraging large into these surrounding areas. The small size of the davelopment, however, Umits this impact to small native matrmal species and resident bird species. PMa endangered 8elding's savannah sparrow will be adversely impacted through low of approximately one acre of habitat. Night lighting may be detrimental to animals in nearhy natiusl habitats for a variety of reasons. Theses Include disruption of light-dark daily rhythms and avoidance due to increased exposure to bright lights. Some inseetiverous species benefit from Whtlng because it ttracts and concentrates large numbers of itweats for feeding Pees; however, the typical net effect of iightinig is that adjacent areas are vtiUSW by wildlife to less than their fullest extant. UrMA710N YZAXO]kn The projoct as proposed specifies the removal of approximately one more of salt mwsh vegetation. To the extent that the surrounding area (approximately U.S acres) remains relativoly free of human disturbance it will continue to fur Uon sr a nt Compo nt of the natural omlogy of the arm except its the immediate vidlnity of the ne« davol"ent. In order to loom any Impacts on the surF%#WW t; ereo, it is ree inmen0ed that the following mitigation me&%*" be co widertds f Other local rare and ar duqu ed plants ire !sand an ooastal badfs to the reoce but these are ouWO the area of eaNnoern addeaned In this report. t�ttt An envimmentallls'y saroltive habitat Is deflne4 by the Callfarnia Coastal Act as an am in which plant ar animal Ufa or their h abitau we either rave or espoeially valusbI4 because of their special nature or role in an eanystem and watch could be easBy disrupted by human activities and developments (Uatlan 30101 of the California, Coastal Aat of 1076). gait marsh is ties only envhronmentally sensitive habitat type within the project area. Wetlands are becoming increasingly significant in Caitfornia as they continue to be l lost to urban development. They play an important rote in providirrg foal and shelter for water-related wlldUfe, Including waterfowl, and are of spaalal concern to various public agencies charged with managing and protecting game and not-game resources. �-'®r = The Department of Fish and Came (1962) has described picklewead-dominated salt marshes as amo►g the most productive natural plant communities on earth. Even through moan of the Huntington Beach salt marsh, Including the project site, Is degraded by lack of tidal flushing and by human ovause, these wetlands are of significant "jut to wetland--0-voiated birds and nave a high anal not productivity. 1CNYfROhthyBlf'1" IMPACT tmrplementation of the project will result Jr. the removal or disturbance of approximately am acre of salt nwmh vegetation. 'Jeeondary impacts ineludt roar moo vehicular traffic to and ivm the projett site, Inereaaed nob" associated with oil ring aPeration and fmCmdatation of emoting salt Marsh habitat. Construction swtivity will dbturb all wllWilfe in tie vicinity need many species can be sxpertnd to mow to ad,lace ►t area of Amilar habitat provided It Is avalloble at the onset of activity. Wildlife which do emigrate we parrtieWarly vulnarable to i 1. A bwm should be constructed ate! thr project site in order to isolate it � . in cams tidal action should be restored. 7. 11* potentially adverse effects of night lighting at the surrounding saltmarsh gut be mitigated by leavirg the project site unlihted or by using low-Intorwity or allverod globes. IV project site itself, however, represents an incremental &Bolt small enamehment into the Huntington ftaeh Weds W that is an unmitipble Impact of local concern. An alternative to the direct mitigation of project site Impact might be the amtribution by the city of Huntington Bosch to an ongoing wetland restoration project. Several restoration projects in which the city iright consider participation have been proposed by other agencies. It is recommended that a committment be made to remove oil drilling equipment at the and of project We. e. t r E3•;1 11 "BRAMCM crrzD 1, American Ornithologists' Union (AOU). 1983. The Check-List of North American Ai__rds. -Oth ed. Alban Press, i awrence, K 817 pp. California Department of Fish and Game (CM-1. 1980. At the Crossroad.: A RVL*t on the Status of California% Fnda Bred and Rare ash and Wildlife.: State of California Resources Ag". my, Sacramento, Ca ocnia, pp. + Addenda. California Department of Fish and Game (C;DFG). 1942. Depaaim nt of FM a4 Game Determination of U* Stator, of the Huntington Beach Watlande. Phot octopi ed ms. 35 pp. California Department of Fish and Came (CDFG). 1983. "List of Endangered, Rare and Threatened Animals of California." Revised June 1, 1983. State of California Resources Agency, Sacramento, California. photoo*ed Ust. 4 pp. California Department of Fish and Game (CDFC). 1994. "Designated Endangered or Rare Plants." 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FWS/4BS-81-54. 110 pp, 10 � � ����d� r^' `-.✓ +.r e �+..►. it ..tip, R EP'171,ES r� IGUANMAE - IGUANAS Sce, loparu occidentalis western feice lizard Vta stan-sburiana she lamed lizard ANGUIDAE - ALLIGATOR LIZARDIS Gerrh{nnotus multicarirmtus i0rw or!hard COLUORMAE - COLUBRID SNAKES Pitun��his melancleucus gopher snalce L&!rj2ro2f.1tfs eetu� common kingsnake BIRDS ACCIPITRMA E - HAWKS Manus caeruleus R black-AFM ered kite Circus c aneus W northern harrier Bu teo jamalftnais R red-tailed hawk FALCONIDAE - FALCONS ftlea parverius R American kestrel CHARADRUDAE - PLOVERS Pluvlalts rouatarol1 W black-bullied plover Charedrius ,win lmatus W semimfoalea plover Charsdrlus vociferus R kumoer 13 TABLE I FAUNAL COMPBNDWMI&I $AMNA L 3TATUS,(Birds OnlyAl R -mident or found in vicinity year round B - pefte<t In summer only W - cringer visitor STATUS • Non-native + Observed 4iuring the present survey Ia List Includes :Ipwiee obarv*d of espreted to occur a* or In tho Immedlele vl+rinity of thlr site, Ia Only bre"rg( wO owrwlnWring birds we listed, Migrants and vagwAs we not Ineludo& LARIDAE - JAEGER3* GULLS AND TERNS tCoa�tiRwasci� LstruAc cftlawa tt R ring Larus califcrnicua R r aufoml& sub i, us occidentalls R western guR COLUMBIDAE - PIGEONS AND DOVES Zenaid maeroura N 61nourn n vve TY14ANNIDAE - TYRANT FLYCATCHERS Sa ocn is sa as W saay's phoebe ALAUDIDAE - LARKS Eremo hila a3pestrts w horned WIC HIRUNDIRIDAE - SWALLOWS TneUein_eta bicolor W tree swallow Stelgifttern serridennis S northern rough-winged swallow fIirundo pyrrhonota S CHIT swallow Hirundo rustica � am sswaBow CORV'IUAE - MAYS AND CROWS Carves bm hythMtwr R American emm omrnon ravart►� i� RICURVIROSTRIDAR - ST1 IS AND AVOCETS Himentopx mexieanus R black-neck st t Reevrvirostra •mericana R American avocet SCOLOPACMAE - SANDPIPERS THW melanoleuca w greatee yellowlegs Carl qua semipalmatus w willet Actitis macularla w spotted sandpiper Numenlus hseus w w Rbrel Numenlus amerieanus w lwq:dlUd curlew Limosa fedoa w marbliTgodwit Ar_,eneria inter res w ruddy turnstone Arenarla melanocephalo w Slick eurnstone Calidris alba w saWfTng Calldrls maurl w western sandpiper Gallons minutiUa w t m- per C.a�al ina w durf un Limmdromus criseum wi s ed dowltctW.- Llmnodromus scot eeus w ark led dowitelml LARIDAR - JAEGER$, BULLS AND TERNS I.ar Ala 1� w • t Larg hoer m am l R '�"� Neerma nnti guu 14 VESPERMLIONIDAE - RVIRMING DA'1"S M tis ealitarnlar CAUfornia rnyati: testeus'fumm big wn fat L&dunn etnerus o�i�ry bat Antrozow��aU3dus .40LOSSMAE - FREE-TAILED BATS Tadsrids bmailiensb Waillin-T—te-tailed ba t LAGOMORPHA - HARES AND RABBITS blLe californicus ack-tal.led Jack rabbit + Sylvilarm audubonli rt cottontail SCIURIDAE - SQUIRRELS ermo hHus beeehe Call forniagrouZ squirrel GEOMYIDAE - POCKET GOPHERS Thomomys bottme Bot tam pocket gopher CRICETIDAE - NEW WORLD RATS AND MICE Reithrodontom �mmg�alo��tim western harvest mow* Pfrom to maniaulatus door moust M iff0 tus efa1if afn eve l C"Am"I`s vole 17 :MOTACILUDAR - PUM Anthus !gina lette W EMENNEMMMMU. water pipit LANIIDAL - SHRIKES Lrrdus ludoviclanuus R �o—or'+TMe ahr • STURNIDAE - STARLINGS i Stows vulnrI3 R Meapean sterling EMBERIZIDAE - WOOD WARBLERS, TANAGERSp BUNTINGS AND RLACKMXDS + Passereulus sandwiahensis beldin R ;!vanna sparrow Meloar,�iza melodia R �11 W i1 � 9"C sparro W Sturnella n lecta K western meadowlark E s aatoce halos It wer's blackbird FRINGILLI.DAE - FINCHES Car eus mexiesnus R ne MAMMALS D[f)ELPHIDAE - +OPOSSUMS • Di~�d� vi iniana e opanum SORICIDAB - SHREWS SarIx o nstus airtr�at� sIM�N MURIDAZ - OLD WORW IRA" AND MICE Ra ttus roof eg -warway rat Mug muscubm mom CANIDAE- WOLYES AND FOXES Canis latrans coyote 0 Conk lamillarle 3c otnp e UE21y.on ,c1nee�-e miteus EMY fox • Vukm NIVA red fax PROCYONIDAE - RACCOONS Pmeyon Tatar raccooc MUSTELIDAE - WEA$EW AND SKUNKS Mustela irensta � Wn-taflZO weasel it ale 9301l�ts spatted skunk Me itis m ith striped PELIDAE - CHITS • F*hs domat3cw """"'d mas e'*at