Report List
Report No. Other IDs Year Author(s) Title Affiliation Resources SSJVIC Record Search 24-101
TU-00041 1995 Class I Overview, Santa Fe Pacific Pipeline Partners, L.P., Proposed Concord to Colton
Pipeline Project
BLM - Permit No. CA- Self, William William Self Associates 95-01-0004;
NADB-R - 1141258
TU-00103 1997 Cultural Resource Survey for the Selma to Bakersfield Fiberoptic Line, Southern San
Joaquin Valley, California
Wickstrom, Brian and KEA Environmental, Inc.
Anderson, Emily
54-003608, 54-003914, 54-003915,
54-003916, 54-003917
TU-01190 1957 Mitchell, Annie R. Jim Savage and the Tulareño Indians Westernlore Press TU-01501 2010 Verizon Cellular Communications Tower
Site - East Caldwell 1748 East Caldwell
Avenue (APN: 126-120-064) Visalia,
California 93292
O'Connell, Keith A. URS Corporation
TU-01659 2009 Historic Property Survey Report for Avenue 280 Road Widening Project, Tulare County,
California
Haley, Kathryn ICF Jones & Stokes 54-002179, 54-004887, 54-005056, 54-005057, 54-005058, 54-005059,
54-005060, 54-005061, 54-005062,
54-005063, 54-005064, 54-005065,
54-005066, 54-005067, 54-005068,
54-005069, 54-005070, 54-005071,
54-005072, 54-005073, 54-005074,
54-005075, 54-005076, 54-005077,
54-005078, 54-005079, 54-005080,
54-005081, 54-005082, 54-005083,
54-005084, 54-005085, 54-005086,
54-005087
Agency Nbr - EA
4C1214/4C1564
TU-01659A 2009 Avenue 280 Road Widening Project Historic Resources Evaluation Report
ICF Jones & Stokes (for Cal
Trans)
Haley, Kathryn
TU-01659B 2009 Avenue 280 Road Widening Project
Archaeological Survey Report
ICF Jones & Stokes (for Cal
Trans)
O'Brien, Traci
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SSJV Information Center Record Search 24-101
Requester: Heather Froshour; Soar Environmental Consulting Inc.
Project Name: Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment Report Cameron Ranch USGS 7.5' Quad(s): Visalia
County: Tulare
P-54-005064 P-54-005065
P-54-005063
P-54-005061 P-54-005062
P-54-005296
TU-01659
TU-01501
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SSJV Information Center Record Search 24-101
Requester: Heather Froshour; Soar Environmental Consulting Inc.
Project Name: Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment Report Cameron Ranch USGS 7.5' Quad(s): Visalia
County: Tulare
TU-01190 TU-00041
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48 APPENDIX B
Sacred Lands File & Native American Contacts List Request Corporate Headquarters
1322 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 400 Fresno, CA, 93710
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Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc. A Certified DVBE Corporation Sacred Lands File & Native American Contacts List Request Friday, March 1, 2024
Native American Heritage Commission
1550 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Tel: 916.373.3710
Fax: 916.373.5471
[email protected]
RE: Phase I CEQA Cultural Resource Assessment Report for proposed housing development bounded by E Caldwell Ave and the Tulare Irrigation Ditch, Visalia, CA, 93292. APNs 124-010-001, 124-010-002, 124-010-003, 124-010-005, 124-010-007.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find attached one project location map, Sacred Lands File NA Contact Form, and Local Government Tribal Consultation List Request for the proposed housing development project in Visalia, California. The proposed project is situated on the Visalia, California (2021), USGS 7.5’ Series Quadrangle, T 19S, R 25E, S
9. The 43.6-acre project area is located on APNs 124-010-001, 124-010-002, 124-010-003, 124-010-005, 124- 010-007 and is bounded by E. Caldwell Ave and the Tulare Irrigation Ditch in Visalia, California. The project is for a proposed 178 lot housing development with a center at approximately WGS 84 11N 295548 E 4019172 N.
This letter is intended to inform you of the project and to help ensure compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As part of the Cultural Resources Study for the project, we are requesting your insights on potential Native American cultural properties and resources in and/or near the project.
Please respond at your earliest convenience if you have any information to consider for this study.
Also, we would greatly appreciate if you could review the attached map and indicate to us if there are any concerns you might have or input regarding potentially sensitive cultural heritage values in the project area and vicinity.
Feel free to contact me by email at [email protected] or phone at 207.232.8912.
Most Sincerely,
Heather Froshour, M.A., R.P.A.
Sr. Archaeologist
Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc.
207.232.8912
USGS Quadrangle Name:_______________________________________________________ Company/Firm/Agency:_________________________________________________________ Street Address:________________________________________________________________ City:______________________________________________ Zip:______________________ Phone:_____________________________________________
Fax:_______________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________
Project Description:
Visalia, California, Tulare County, 7.5' Series
25E
Soar Environmental Consulting Inc.
1322 East Shaw Ave. Suite 400
Fresno 93710
(559)547-8884
[email protected]
The 43.6-acre project area is located on APNs 124-010-001, 124-010-002, 124-010-003, 124-010-005, 124-010-007 and is bounded by E. Caldwell Ave and the Tulare Irrigation Ditch in Visalia, California. The project is for a proposed 178 lot housing development with a center at approximately WGS 84 11N 295548 E 4019172 N.
Sacred Lands File & Native American Contacts List Request Native American Heritage Commission
1550 Harbor Blvd, Suite 100
West Sacramento, CA 95691
916-373-3710
916-373-5471 – Fax
[email protected]
Information Below is Required for a Sacred Lands File Search Project: _Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment Report Cameron Ranch_______________ County: Tulare_______________________________________________________________ Township:_ 19______ Range:______ Section(s):__ S 9________ Local Government Tribal Consultation List Request
Native American Heritage Commission
1550 Harbor Blvd, Suite 100
West Sacramento, CA 95691
916-373-3710
916-373-5471 – Fax
[email protected]
Type of List Requested
☐ CEQA Tribal Consultation List (AB 52) – Per Public Resources Code § 21080.3.1, subs. (b), (d), (e) and 21080.3.2 ☐ General Plan (SB 18) - Per Government Code § 65352.3.
Local Action Type:
___ General Plan ___ General Plan Element ___ General Plan Amendment ___ Specific Plan ___ Specific Plan Amendment ___ Pre-planning Outreach Activity Required Information
Project Title:____________________________________________________________________________ Local Government/Lead Agency: ___________________________________________________________ Contact Person: __________________________________________________________________________ Street Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________________________________ Zip:__________________________ Phone:____________________________________ Fax:_________________________________________ Email:_____________________________________________
Specific Area Subject to Proposed Action
County:________________________________ City/Community: ___________________________ Project Description:
Additional Request
☐ Sacred Lands File Search - Required Information:
USGS Quadrangle Name(s):____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Township:___________________ Range:___________________ Section(s):___________________
STATE OF CALIFORNIA Gavin Newsom, Governor
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
March 11, 2024
Heather Froshour
Soar Environmental Consulting Inc.
Via Email to: [email protected]
Re: Native American Tribal Consultation, Pursuant to the Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52), Amendments to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Chapter 532, Statutes of 2014), Public Resources Code Sections 5097.94 (m), 21073, 21074, 21080.3.1, 21080.3.2, 21082.3, 21083.09, 21084.2 and 21084.3, Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment Report Cameron Ranch Project, Tulare County
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.3.1 (c), attached is a consultation list of tribes that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of the above-listed project. Please note that the intent of the AB 52 amendments to CEQA is to avoid and/or mitigate impacts to tribal cultural resources, (Pub. Resources Code §21084.3 (a)) (“Public agencies shall, when feasible, avoid damaging effects to any tribal cultural resource.”) Public Resources Code sections 21080.3.1 and 21084.3(c) require CEQA lead agencies to consult with California Native American tribes that have requested notice from such agencies of proposed projects in the geographic area that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the tribes on projects for which a Notice of Preparation or Notice of Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration has been filed on or after July 1, 2015. Specifically, Public Resources Code section 21080.3.1 (d) provides:
Within 14 days of determining that an application for a project is complete or a decision by a public agency to undertake a project, the lead agency shall provide formal notification to the designated contact of, or a tribal representative of, traditionally and culturally affiliated California Native American tribes that have requested notice, which shall be accomplished by means of at least one written notification that includes a brief description of the proposed project and its location, the lead agency contact information, and a notification that the California Native American tribe has 30 days to request consultation pursuant to this section.
The AB 52 amendments to CEQA law does not preclude initiating consultation with the tribes that are culturally and traditionally affiliated within your jurisdiction prior to receiving requests for notification of projects in the tribe’s areas of traditional and cultural affiliation. The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) recommends, but does not require, early consultation as a best practice to ensure that lead agencies receive sufficient information about cultural resources in a project area to avoid damaging effects to tribal cultural resources.
The NAHC also recommends, but does not require that agencies should also include with their notification letters, information regarding any cultural resources assessment that has been completed on the area of potential effect (APE), such as:
1. The results of any record search that may have been conducted at an Information Center of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS), including, but not limited to:
CHAIRPERSON
Reginald Pagaling
Chumash
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Buffy McQuillen
Yokayo Pomo, Yuki,
Nomlaki
SECRETARY
Sara Dutschke
Miwok
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Wayne Nelson
Luiseño
COMMISSIONER
Isaac Bojorquez
Ohlone-Costanoan
COMMISSIONER
Stanley Rodriguez
Kumeyaay
COMMISSIONER
Laurena Bolden
Serrano
COMMISSIONER
Reid Milanovich
Cahuilla
COMMISSIONER
Vacant
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Raymond C.
Hitchcock
Miwok, Nisenan
NAHC HEADQUARTERS
1550 Harbor Boulevard
Suite 100
West Sacramento,
California 95691
(916) 373-3710
[email protected]
NAHC.ca.gov
• A listing of any and all known cultural resources that have already been recorded on or adjacent to the APE, such as known archaeological sites;
• Copies of any and all cultural resource records and study reports that may have been provided by the Information Center as part of the records search response; • Whether the records search indicates a low, moderate, or high probability that unrecorded cultural resources are located in the APE; and
• If a survey is recommended by the Information Center to determine whether previously unrecorded cultural resources are present.
2. The results of any archaeological inventory survey that was conducted, including:
• Any report that may contain site forms, site significance, and suggested mitigation measures.
All information regarding site locations, Native American human remains, and associated funerary objects should be in a separate confidential addendum, and not be made available for public disclosure in accordance with Government Code section 6254.10.
3. The result of any Sacred Lands File (SLF) check conducted through the Native American Heritage Commission was negative.
4. Any ethnographic studies conducted for any area including all or part of the APE; and
5. Any geotechnical reports regarding all or part of the APE.
Lead agencies should be aware that records maintained by the NAHC and CHRIS are not exhaustive and a negative response to these searches does not preclude the existence of a tribal cultural resource. A tribe may be the only source of information regarding the existence of a tribal cultural resource.
This information will aid tribes in determining whether to request formal consultation. In the event that they do, having the information beforehand will help to facilitate the consultation process.
If you receive notification of change of addresses and phone numbers from tribes, please notify the NAHC. With your assistance, we can assure that our consultation list remains current.
If you have any questions, please contact me at my email address: [email protected] Sincerely,
Murphy Donahue
Cultural Resources Analyst
Attachment
County Tribe Name Fed (F)
Non-Fed (N)
Contact Person Contact Address Phone # Fax # Email Address Cultural Affiliation Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe F Shana Powers, THPO P.O. Box 8 Lemoore, CA, 93245
(559) 423-3900 [email protected] Southern Valley Yokut Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe F Samantha McCarty, Cultural Specialist ll
P.O. Box 8
Lemoore, CA, 93245
(559) 633-3440 [email protected] Southern Valley Yokut Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe F Nichole Escalon, Cultural Specialist l
P.O. Box 8
Lemoore, CA, 93245
(559) 924-1278 [email protected] Southern Valley Yokut Tule River Indian Tribe F Neil Peyron, Chairperson P.O. Box 589 Porterville, CA, 93258
(559) 781-4271 (559) 781-4610 neil.peyron@tulerivertribensn.govYokut Wuksachi Indian Tribe/Eshom Valley Band N Kenneth Woodrow, Chairperson 1179 Rock Haven Ct.
Salinas, CA, 93906
(831) 443-9702 [email protected] Foothill Yokut
Mono
This list is current only as of the date of this document. Distribution of this list does not relieve any person of statutory responsibility as defined in Section 7050.5 of the Health and Safety Code, Section 5097.94 of the Public Resources Code and section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code.
This list is only applicable for consultation with Native American tribes under Public Resources Code Sections 21080.3.1 for the proposed Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment Report Cameron Ranch Project, Tulare County.
Record: PROJ-2024-001375
Report Type: AB52 GIS
Counties: Tulare
NAHC Group: All
Native American Heritage Commission
Native American Contact List
Tulare County
3/11/2024
Counties Last Updated
Tulare Fresno,Kern,Kings,Merced,Monterey,San
Benito,San Luis Obispo,Tulare
10/3/2023
Fresno,Kern,Kings,Merced,Monterey,San
Benito,San Luis Obispo,Tulare
10/3/2023
Fresno,Kern,Kings,Merced,Monterey,San
Benito,San Luis Obispo,Tulare
10/3/2023
Alameda,Amador,Calaveras,Contra
Costa,Fresno,Inyo,Kern,Kings,Madera,Maripos
a,Merced,Monterey,Sacramento,San
Alameda,Calaveras,Contra
Costa,Fresno,Inyo,Kings,Madera,Marin,Maripo
sa,Merced,Mono,Monterey,San Benito,San
6/19/2023
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Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe
P.O. Box 8
Lemoore, CA, 93245
Phone: (559) 924-1278
[email protected]
RE: Proposed housing development bounded by E Caldwell Ave and the Tulare Irrigation Ditch, Visalia, CA, 93292. APNs 124- 010-001, 124-010-002, 124-010-003, 124-010-005, 124-010-007.
Dear Nichole Escalon, Cultural Specialist l,
Below, please find a description of the proposed project, a map showing the project location, and the name of our project point of contact, pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) § 21080.3.1 (d).
The proposed project is situated on the Visalia, California (2021), USGS 7.5’ Series Quadrangle, T 19S, R 25E, S 9. The 43.6-acre project area is located on APNs 124-010-001, 124-010-002, 124-010-003, 124-010-005, 124-010-007 and is bounded by E. Caldwell Ave and the Tulare Irrigation Ditch in Visalia, California. The project is for a proposed 178 lot housing development with a center at approximately WGS 84 11N 295548 E 4019172 N.
4Creeks, Inc. has requested a Phase 1 Archaeological Resource Assessment (Phase 1 CRA) to determine the potential for cultural resources prior to development, pursuant to state and local laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Tulare County guidelines. Soar Environmental Consulting Inc. (Soar Environmental) proposes to complete the Phase 1 study for the present project.
An important element of a Phase 1 study is to identify sites, resources, or locations of cultural importance to the local Native American community. As part of the process, Soar Environmental contacted the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) on March 1, 2024.
On March 11, 2024, Soar received a response letter from the NAHC indicating negative results of the Sacred Lands File search.
Furthermore, the NAHC identified your organization as a point of contact regarding potentially known recorded sites or cultural resources within Tulare County.
Soar contacted the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center (SSJVIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System on March 1, 2024. On March 11, 2024, SSJVIC revealed two (2) historic cultural resources within the project area. No archaeological sites are known within the project area. Three (3) previous surveys have been conducted within the project area. Four (4) historic cultural resources were identified within the ½-mile search radius of the project area. No historic properties on federal, state, or local inventories have been evaluated within the project area. Two (2) previous surveys have been conducted within a ½-mile radius of the project area. On March 12, 2024, Soar conducted an archeological pedestrian field survey of the project area. TWO (2) cultural resources were identified during the field survey, both historic-era single family homes located in the far northwest region of the Project area. These resources have been recorded, and will be included in the upcoming Phase 1 CRA.
Soar is contacting you to determine if you have any concerns regarding the proposed development. Pursuant to PRC § 21080.3.1 (d), you have 30 days from the receipt of this letter to request consultation, in writing, with Soar. Should you have any concerns or knowledge of cultural resources in the specific project area, please contact me at [email protected] or at (207) 232-8912 at your earliest convenience. If Soar does not hear from you within this time, we shall assume that you have no comments regarding this project.
Respectfully,
Heather Froshour, M.A., R.P.A.
Sr. Archaeologist
Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
1322 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 400 Fresno, CA, 93710
www.soarhere.com • 559.547.8884
Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc. A Certified DVBE Corporation Thursday, March 14, 2024
Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe
P.O. Box 8
Lemoore, CA, 93245
Phone: (559) 633-3440
[email protected]
RE: Proposed housing development bounded by E Caldwell Ave and the Tulare Irrigation Ditch, Visalia, CA, 93292. APNs 124- 010-001, 124-010-002, 124-010-003, 124-010-005, 124-010-007.
Dear Samantha McCarty, Cultural Specialist ll,
Below, please find a description of the proposed project, a map showing the project location, and the name of our project point of contact, pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) § 21080.3.1 (d).
The proposed project is situated on the Visalia, California (2021), USGS 7.5’ Series Quadrangle, T 19S, R 25E, S 9. The 43.6-acre project area is located on APNs 124-010-001, 124-010-002, 124-010-003, 124-010-005, 124-010-007 and is bounded by E. Caldwell Ave and the Tulare Irrigation Ditch in Visalia, California. The project is for a proposed 178 lot housing development with a center at approximately WGS 84 11N 295548 E 4019172 N.
4Creeks, Inc. has requested a Phase 1 Archaeological Resource Assessment (Phase 1 CRA) to determine the potential for cultural resources prior to development, pursuant to state and local laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Tulare County guidelines. Soar Environmental Consulting Inc. (Soar Environmental) proposes to complete the Phase 1 study for the present project.
An important element of a Phase 1 study is to identify sites, resources, or locations of cultural importance to the local Native American community. As part of the process, Soar Environmental contacted the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) on March 1, 2024.
On March 11, 2024, Soar received a response letter from the NAHC indicating negative results of the Sacred Lands File search.
Furthermore, the NAHC identified your organization as a point of contact regarding potentially known recorded sites or cultural resources within Tulare County.
Soar contacted the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center (SSJVIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System on March 1, 2024. On March 11, 2024, SSJVIC revealed two (2) historic cultural resources within the project area. No archaeological sites are known within the project area. Three (3) previous surveys have been conducted within the project area. Four (4) historic cultural resources were identified within the ½-mile search radius of the project area. No historic properties on federal, state, or local inventories have been evaluated within the project area. Two (2) previous surveys have been conducted within a ½-mile radius of the project area. On March 12, 2024, Soar conducted an archeological pedestrian field survey of the project area. TWO (2) cultural resources were identified during the field survey, both historic-era single family homes located in the far northwest region of the Project area. These resources have been recorded, and will be included in the upcoming Phase 1 CRA.
Soar is contacting you to determine if you have any concerns regarding the proposed development. Pursuant to PRC § 21080.3.1 (d), you have 30 days from the receipt of this letter to request consultation, in writing, with Soar. Should you have any concerns or knowledge of cultural resources in the specific project area, please contact me at [email protected] or at (207) 232-8912 at your earliest convenience. If Soar does not hear from you within this time, we shall assume that you have no comments regarding this project.
Respectfully,
Heather Froshour, M.A., R.P.A.
Sr. Archaeologist
Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
1322 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 400 Fresno, CA, 93710
www.soarhere.com • 559.547.8884
Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc. A Certified DVBE Corporation Thursday, March 14, 2024
Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe
P.O. Box 8
Lemoore, CA, 93245
Phone: (559) 423-3900
[email protected]
RE: Proposed housing development bounded by E Caldwell Ave and the Tulare Irrigation Ditch, Visalia, CA, 93292. APNs 124- 010-001, 124-010-002, 124-010-003, 124-010-005, 124-010-007.
Dear Shana Powers, THPO,
Below, please find a description of the proposed project, a map showing the project location, and the name of our project point of contact, pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) § 21080.3.1 (d).
The proposed project is situated on the Visalia, California (2021), USGS 7.5’ Series Quadrangle, T 19S, R 25E, S 9. The 43.6-acre project area is located on APNs 124-010-001, 124-010-002, 124-010-003, 124-010-005, 124-010-007 and is bounded by E. Caldwell Ave and the Tulare Irrigation Ditch in Visalia, California. The project is for a proposed 178 lot housing development with a center at approximately WGS 84 11N 295548 E 4019172 N.
4Creeks, Inc. has requested a Phase 1 Archaeological Resource Assessment (Phase 1 CRA) to determine the potential for cultural resources prior to development, pursuant to state and local laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Tulare County guidelines. Soar Environmental Consulting Inc. (Soar Environmental) proposes to complete the Phase 1 study for the present project.
An important element of a Phase 1 study is to identify sites, resources, or locations of cultural importance to the local Native American community. As part of the process, Soar Environmental contacted the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) on March 1, 2024.
On March 11, 2024, Soar received a response letter from the NAHC indicating negative results of the Sacred Lands File search.
Furthermore, the NAHC identified your organization as a point of contact regarding potentially known recorded sites or cultural resources within Tulare County.
Soar contacted the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center (SSJVIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System on March 1, 2024. On March 11, 2024, SSJVIC revealed two (2) historic cultural resources within the project area. No archaeological sites are known within the project area. Three (3) previous surveys have been conducted within the project area. Four (4) historic cultural resources were identified within the ½-mile search radius of the project area. No historic properties on federal, state, or local inventories have been evaluated within the project area. Two (2) previous surveys have been conducted within a ½-mile radius of the project area. On March 12, 2024, Soar conducted an archeological pedestrian field survey of the project area. TWO (2) cultural resources were identified during the field survey, both historic-era single family homes located in the far northwest region of the Project area. These resources have been recorded, and will be included in the upcoming Phase 1 CRA.
Soar is contacting you to determine if you have any concerns regarding the proposed development. Pursuant to PRC § 21080.3.1 (d), you have 30 days from the receipt of this letter to request consultation, in writing, with Soar. Should you have any concerns or knowledge of cultural resources in the specific project area, please contact me at [email protected] or at (207) 232-8912 at your earliest convenience. If Soar does not hear from you within this time, we shall assume that you have no comments regarding this project.
Respectfully,
Heather Froshour, M.A., R.P.A.
Sr. Archaeologist
Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
1322 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 400 Fresno, CA, 93710
www.soarhere.com • 559.547.8884
Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc. A Certified DVBE Corporation Thursday, March 14, 2024
Tule River Indian Tribe
P.O. Box 589
Porterville, CA, 93258
Phone: (559) 781-4271
[email protected]
RE: Proposed housing development bounded by E Caldwell Ave and the Tulare Irrigation Ditch, Visalia, CA, 93292. APNs 124- 010-001, 124-010-002, 124-010-003, 124-010-005, 124-010-007.
Dear Neil Peyron, Chairperson,
Below, please find a description of the proposed project, a map showing the project location, and the name of our project point of contact, pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) § 21080.3.1 (d).
The proposed project is situated on the Visalia, California (2021), USGS 7.5’ Series Quadrangle, T 19S, R 25E, S 9. The 43.6-acre project area is located on APNs 124-010-001, 124-010-002, 124-010-003, 124-010-005, 124-010-007 and is bounded by E. Caldwell Ave and the Tulare Irrigation Ditch in Visalia, California. The project is for a proposed 178 lot housing development with a center at approximately WGS 84 11N 295548 E 4019172 N.
4Creeks, Inc. has requested a Phase 1 Archaeological Resource Assessment (Phase 1 CRA) to determine the potential for cultural resources prior to development, pursuant to state and local laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Tulare County guidelines. Soar Environmental Consulting Inc. (Soar Environmental) proposes to complete the Phase 1 study for the present project.
An important element of a Phase 1 study is to identify sites, resources, or locations of cultural importance to the local Native American community. As part of the process, Soar Environmental contacted the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) on March 1, 2024.
On March 11, 2024, Soar received a response letter from the NAHC indicating negative results of the Sacred Lands File search.
Furthermore, the NAHC identified your organization as a point of contact regarding potentially known recorded sites or cultural resources within Tulare County.
Soar contacted the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center (SSJVIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System on March 1, 2024. On March 11, 2024, SSJVIC revealed two (2) historic cultural resources within the project area. No archaeological sites are known within the project area. Three (3) previous surveys have been conducted within the project area. Four (4) historic cultural resources were identified within the ½-mile search radius of the project area. No historic properties on federal, state, or local inventories have been evaluated within the project area. Two (2) previous surveys have been conducted within a ½-mile radius of the project area. On March 12, 2024, Soar conducted an archeological pedestrian field survey of the project area. TWO (2) cultural resources were identified during the field survey, both historic-era single family homes located in the far northwest region of the Project area. These resources have been recorded, and will be included in the upcoming Phase 1 CRA.
Soar is contacting you to determine if you have any concerns regarding the proposed development. Pursuant to PRC § 21080.3.1 (d), you have 30 days from the receipt of this letter to request consultation, in writing, with Soar. Should you have any concerns or knowledge of cultural resources in the specific project area, please contact me at [email protected] or at (207) 232-8912 at your earliest convenience. If Soar does not hear from you within this time, we shall assume that you have no comments regarding this project.
Respectfully,
Heather Froshour, M.A., R.P.A.
Sr. Archaeologist
Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
1322 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 400 Fresno, CA, 93710
www.soarhere.com • 559.547.8884
Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc. A Certified DVBE Corporation Thursday, March 14, 2024
Wuksachi Indian Tribe/Eshom Valley Band
1179 Rock Haven Ct.
Salinas, CA, 93906
Phone: (831) 443-9702
[email protected]
RE: Proposed housing development bounded by E Caldwell Ave and the Tulare Irrigation Ditch, Visalia, CA, 93292. APNs 124- 010-001, 124-010-002, 124-010-003, 124-010-005, 124-010-007.
Dear Kenneth Woodrow, Chairperson,
Below, please find a description of the proposed project, a map showing the project location, and the name of our project point of contact, pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) § 21080.3.1 (d).
The proposed project is situated on the Visalia, California (2021), USGS 7.5’ Series Quadrangle, T 19S, R 25E, S 9. The 43.6-acre project area is located on APNs 124-010-001, 124-010-002, 124-010-003, 124-010-005, 124-010-007 and is bounded by E. Caldwell Ave and the Tulare Irrigation Ditch in Visalia, California. The project is for a proposed 178 lot housing development with a center at approximately WGS 84 11N 295548 E 4019172 N.
4Creeks, Inc. has requested a Phase 1 Archaeological Resource Assessment (Phase 1 CRA) to determine the potential for cultural resources prior to development, pursuant to state and local laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Tulare County guidelines. Soar Environmental Consulting Inc. (Soar Environmental) proposes to complete the Phase 1 study for the present project.
An important element of a Phase 1 study is to identify sites, resources, or locations of cultural importance to the local Native American community. As part of the process, Soar Environmental contacted the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) on March 1, 2024.
On March 11, 2024, Soar received a response letter from the NAHC indicating negative results of the Sacred Lands File search.
Furthermore, the NAHC identified your organization as a point of contact regarding potentially known recorded sites or cultural resources within Tulare County.
Soar contacted the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center (SSJVIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System on March 1, 2024. On March 11, 2024, SSJVIC revealed two (2) historic cultural resources within the project area. No archaeological sites are known within the project area. Three (3) previous surveys have been conducted within the project area. Four (4) historic cultural resources were identified within the ½-mile search radius of the project area. No historic properties on federal, state, or local inventories have been evaluated within the project area. Two (2) previous surveys have been conducted within a ½-mile radius of the project area. On March 12, 2024, Soar conducted an archeological pedestrian field survey of the project area. TWO (2) cultural resources were identified during the field survey, both historic-era single family homes located in the far northwest region of the Project area. These resources have been recorded, and will be included in the upcoming Phase 1 CRA.
Soar is contacting you to determine if you have any concerns regarding the proposed development. Pursuant to PRC § 21080.3.1 (d), you have 30 days from the receipt of this letter to request consultation, in writing, with Soar. Should you have any concerns or knowledge of cultural resources in the specific project area, please contact me at [email protected] or at (207) 232-8912 at your earliest convenience. If Soar does not hear from you within this time, we shall assume that you have no comments regarding this project.
Respectfully,
Heather Froshour, M.A., R.P.A.
Sr. Archaeologist
Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
1322 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 400 Fresno, CA, 93710
www.soarhere.com • 559.547.8884
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Staff Resumes
1322 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 400, Fresno, CA 93710
www.soarhere.com ● 559.547.8884
Practical Experience
Ms. Froshour is a registered professional archaeologist and cultural resources specialist with extensive experience in field and technical work. This experience including cultural resources monitoring, site survey, phase 1-3 excavations, and anthropology on various projects throughout the United States. She has a combined 8 years of experience in academic, consulting, museum, and public archaeology, and has worked in CRM since 2013 throughout various regions of the United States. Primary states of focus have included Maine, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Georgia, Virginia, Arizona, and California. She routinely assesses cultural resources for project related effects and their significance, provides cultural resource mitigation services, directs archaeological surveys of both excavation and pedestrian methods, and prepares documents for Section 106 of the NHPA, CEQA, and NRHP. Ms.
Froshour also has experience working alongside trial monitors through survey with in the Colorado River and Mendocino National Forest regions. She has worked alongside the USDA Forest Service to provide post-fire monitoring and mitigation recommendations.
Ms. Froshour is certified by the Register for Professional Archeologists (Registrant ID: 5457).
Highlighted Projects
California High-Speed Rail Authority Construction Package 1, Cultural Resources Support, March 2023-Present
Heather is the Cultural Resources Support for this construction package. As such, she oversees staff archaeologist cultural reporting, monitoring, and artifact processing on the 33- mile right of way in Fresno and Madera Counties.
SOAR Environmental Consulting, Senior Archaeologist, January 2023-Present Senior Archaeologist, Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment, Visalia, California Provided desktop research, supervised the 2 person crew site pedestrian survey, full Phase 1 report, and Cultural Resources Initial Study for rezoning and housing subdivision construction project in Tulare County.
Senior Archaeologist, Phase I Cultural Resources Evaluation, Yokuts Valley, California
Provided desktop research, tribal consultation, and full Phase 1 report for the construction a new saber transmission tower to accompany existing USACE and CAL FIRE structures on a 100 square feet area on top of Bear Mountain in Fresno County.
Senior Archaeologist, Phase I Cultural Resources Evaluation, Shirley Meadows, California
Provided desktop research, tribal consultation, and full Phase 1 report with DPR forms for the construction a new saber transmission tower, and concrete masonry shelter enclosed in an 8 foot tall wire fence on a 100 square feet area on top of Shirley Peak in Kern County.
Senior Archaeologist, Phase I Cultural Resources Evaluation, Mountain Ranch, California
Provided desktop research, tribal consultation, and full Phase 1 report with DPR forms for the construction a new saber transmission tower, and propane tank enclosed in an 8 foot tall wire fence on a 100 square feet area on top of Quiggs Mountain in Calaveras County.
Heather Froshour
Senior Archaeologist
12 Years of Relevant Experience
Biography
Ms. Froshour’s background emphasises
archaeology, anthropology, and cultural
resources monitoring.
Education
• M.A. in Historical Archaeology, November
2014. University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
• B.A. in Anthropology/Geography, June
2010. University of Southern Maine,
Gorham/Portland, ME.
Professional Development
• 8 hr training in Wilderness Firest Aid (Sierra
Rescue International)
• Adult, Child, Infant C.A.R.E. CPR & First Aid
Training (Sierra Rescue International)
• Driver/Operator
Professional Affiliations
• Register of Professional Archaeologists
• CHRIS Qualified Archaeologist
• Society of American Archaeology - SAA
• Society of Historical Archaeology - SHA
Technical Expertise
• Lithic Analysis
• Technical Report Writing
• Lab analysis
• Cultural Monitoring
• Site Surveying – Phases 1-3
• Excavation
• Metal Detection
• Auguring
• Research
• MS Office
• Collector for ArchGIS
1322 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 400, Fresno, CA 93710
www.soarhere.com ● 559.547.8884
Senior Archaeologist, Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment, Glennville, California
Provided desktop research, site pedestrian survey, tribal consultation, and full Phase 1 report for the construction a new saber transmission tower, CMU block shelter, and parking lot enclosed in a wire fence on a 100 square feet area on top of Mount Pheasant in Kern County.
Senior Archaeologist, Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment, Bakersfield, California
Provided desktop research, site pedestrian survey, and full Phase 1 report for rezoning project and multiple family residence construction project.
Senior Archaeologist, Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment, Joshua Tree, California
Provided desktop research, site pedestrian survey, and full Phase 1 report for upscale yurt campground construction project.
Post Fire Fuels and Priority Heritage Asset Assessment Surveys, Grindstone Region, CA (June 2022-December 2022). The Great Basin Institute, Archaeological Crew Lead.
Phase I pedestrian surveys and site recording on post-wildfire burned landscapes within the Mendocino National Forest. Overseeing a small crew in the field survey, site recording, and completion of extensive USDA Forest Service site reports and mapping of cultural resources in the area. Ensured that all pertinent data is documented and reported to Forest Services standards with specific attention to current field conditions, disturbances, vegetation, terrain, and geospatial data of cultural resources. Provided day to day support of the crew and worked as a liaison between the Great Basin Institute and Mendocino National Forest personnel. Conducted Section 106 and Section 110 Priority Heritage Asset assessments of archaeological resources throughout the eastern region of the Mendocino. Assisted in final Phase 1 survey report writing.
Various Cultural Resource Management Survey Projects, GA & NC (June 2021- April 2022). TerraXplorations, Inc., Archaeology Field Director.
Phase I shovel testing in various locations throughout Georgia, in addition to a single project just outside of Raleigh, NC. These projects include road, bridge, and culvert improvement surveys as well as solar tract, farm, and generator surveys. All projects were conducted in 30m intervals along transect within the ESB of the survey area. All positive shovel tests were then delineated in 15m interval cruciform to determine site boundaries. Several projects required the use of metal detection grids in order to thoroughly survey areas of known Civil War activity. A number of projects for the Georgia Department of Transportation also required the probing of areas within the project ESB that were located within 1km from a known cemetery, with potential anomalies delineated and all results fully recorded. Duties include overseeing and directing field crews in locating, collecting, recording, and interpreting data from the survey. The supervision of personnel, including aiding in hiring and firing, performance reviews, training, work allocation, and problem resolution. Ensuring safe work practices and directing morning safety meetings to address potential hazards and safety concerns in the areas scheduled for fieldwork that day. Participation in field and office meetings with PIs and company owners to address scheduling and management procedures based on client needs as well as those of state and federal regulations and requirements. 1322 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 400, Fresno, CA 93710
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Cultural Resource Management Survey Project, VAM-1 and Glasgow Pipeline Replacement, VA (May 2021-June 2021). TerraXplorations, Inc., Archaeology Crew Chief.
Phase I shovel test excavations from the replacement of the VAM-1 and Glasgow natural gas pipelines in the Blue Ridge Mountains, near the Appalachian Trail. Evaluated and conducted field work in various conditions in primarily mountainous terrain. Under direct supervision helped to manage and organize field crew in order to complete the project in a timely and efficient manner. Maintained field equipment and assisted in the writing and compilation of all field paperwork. Personally in charge of the majority of all mappings of and oversight of field crew for sites throughout the project area.
Various Cultural Resource Management Survey Projects, LA & MS (August 2020- May 2021). TerraXplorations, Inc., Archaeology Field Technician.
Phase I shovel test excavations for bank mitigation in North Eastern Mississippi along the Buttahatchee River. Phase III survey of two projects; the historic St. Amelia Plantation in Welcome, Louisiana and an unnamed prehistoric village in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The phase III projects both required excavating the foundations of various structures, and in the case of the prehistoric site excavating and mapping postholes within pits. The projects also required drawing plan views, and stratigraphic profiles, as well as feature and level write-ups. Unit excavations included 1mx1m to 3mx3m units, with a few requiring the extension of existing units to chase out observed features and artifact clusters.
Various Cultural Resource Management Survey Projects, ID & WI (June 2020 -July 2020). Tetra Tech, Inc., Archaeology Field Technician.
Phase I pedestrian surveying of various wind and solar farm projects throughout corn and soybean fields.
Cultural Resource Management Survey, Acadiana to Gillis, LA (January 2020-March 2020). BGE, Inc., Archaeology Field Technician.
Phase I shovel test excavations of proposed natural gas pipeline between Acadian and Gillis, Louisiana. This project entailed the excavation of 30mx30m units with distance varying based on HPA and LPA guidelines (a spacing of 30m to 50m respectively). A requirement of the survey was to maintain daily investigation point forms for individual shovel test units. In addition to this, it was required to aid in recording artifacts and photos of sites found throughout the project.
Various Cultural Resource Management Survey Projects, MN & IA (November 2019-December 2019). In Situ Archeological Consulting LLC, Archaeology Field Technician.
Phase I pedestrian surveying of various natural gas and cellular tower projects, as well as Phase II field work entailing the excavation of 45cmX45cm test units and GPS data collection.
The projects also occasionally required the writing of site forms, and research for future projects at the Minnesota SHPO collections.
Cultural Resource Management Survey, Ten West Link Project, CA & AZ (August 2019-October 2019). POWER Engineers Inc., Archaeology Field Technician.
Phase I pedestrian survey of the proposed 500 kV transmission line connecting electrical substations in Tonopah, Arizona and Blythe, California. This project entailed working in one of five teams, and often included 1-2 tribal monitors from the Colorado River Indian Tribes. The right of way crews used a 400ft buffer for the corridor, with each team using a 15m spread to survey the proposed transmission line. This survey required the use of a Trimble GPS system to navigate the corridor and plot both isolate and site locations for GIS and recording crew 1322 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 400, Fresno, CA 93710
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Kevin Rowland
Archaeologist Biography
Mr. Rowland provides expertise in archaeology for field support and technical writing in multiple states including California and, recently, in the Southeastern United States. His performance includes all phases of cultural resources evaluations per State and Federal environmental law as an archaeological field director, technician, Crew Chief, and metal detection specialist. Kevin works in various environments, from sugar cane fields in Louisiana to the mountains of Virginia and the Central Valley of California. He exhumes human remains and recovers prehistoric artifacts and metal artifacts. Experience working with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
Work Experience
2023 – Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc., Archaeologist Working on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife wildfire resiliency program on public lands.
2020 - 2023 – Terraxplorations, Inc. – Field Director/Historian/Metal Detection Specialist. Phase 1 through Phase 3 studies.
2023, Archaeological field Director, North Carolina, (2023.158) Phase I. Included grave locating and relocating.
2022 Archaeological Field Director, Atlanta Georgia Cemetery GPR work. 2021-2022, Archaeological Field Director, Georgia, GDOT 285 Phase I November 2020: Archaeology Field Technician at Caledonia MS (Phase I Survey) November 2020-January 2021: Archaeological Field Technician at Formosa Group, Louisiana (16SJ70) Phase II
October 2020: Archaeological Field Technician at Reserve LA (Phase I Survey) 2020: Archaeological Field Technician at SLM, Louisiana (16SJ80) 2018: Archaeological Field Technician at the Levi Colbert Prairie site, Mississippi (22MO1246)
Education
Southern New Hampshire
University: M.A. History, 2023
Mississippi State University:
B.A. Anthropology, 2018
Mississippi University for
Women: B.A. History, 2014
East Mississippi Community
College: A.A. Liberal Arts, 2010
Key Skills
Identifying cultural resources
in historical battlefields.
Exhuming, identifying, and
moving remains.
Technical report writing.
Ground penetrating radar
Historical research
1322 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 400, Fresno, CA 93710
www.soarhere.com ● 559.547.8884
Kevin Rowland
Archaeologist Biography
Mr. Rowland provides expertise in archaeology for field support and technical writing in multiple states including California and, recently, in the Southeastern United States. His performance includes all phases of cultural resources evaluations per State and Federal environmental law as an archaeological field director, technician, Crew Chief, and metal detection specialist. Kevin works in various environments, from sugar cane fields in Louisiana to the mountains of Virginia and the Central Valley of California. He exhumes human remains and recovers prehistoric artifacts and metal artifacts. Experience working with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
Work Experience
2023 – Soar Environmental Consulting, Inc., Archaeologist Working on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife wildfire resiliency program on public lands.
2020 - 2023 – Terraxplorations, Inc. – Field Director/Historian/Metal Detection Specialist. Phase 1 through Phase 3 studies.
2023, Archaeological field Director, North Carolina, (2023.158) Phase I. Included grave locating and relocating.
2022 Archaeological Field Director, Atlanta Georgia Cemetery GPR work. 2021-2022, Archaeological Field Director, Georgia, GDOT 285 Phase I November 2020: Archaeology Field Technician at Caledonia MS (Phase I Survey) November 2020-January 2021: Archaeological Field Technician at Formosa Group, Louisiana (16SJ70) Phase II
October 2020: Archaeological Field Technician at Reserve LA (Phase I Survey) 2020: Archaeological Field Technician at SLM, Louisiana (16SJ80) 2018: Archaeological Field Technician at the Levi Colbert Prairie site, Mississippi (22MO1246)
Education
Southern New Hampshire
University: M.A. History, 2023
Mississippi State University:
B.A. Anthropology, 2018
Mississippi University for
Women: B.A. History, 2014
East Mississippi Community
College: A.A. Liberal Arts, 2010
Key Skills
Identifying cultural resources
in historical battlefields.
Exhuming, identifying, and
moving remains.
Technical report writing.
Ground penetrating radar
Historical research
Appendix D
Energy Calculations
Construction Equipment Energy Use
Phase Name Off Road Equipment Type Off Road Equipment Unit Amount1
Usage Hours
Per Day1
Horse Power
(lbs/sec)1 Load Factor1
Total
Operational
Hours
BSFC2 Fuel Used
(gallons)3 MBTU4
Demolition Rubber Tired Dozers 0 8 247 0.4 0 0.367 0.00 0 Demolition Concrete/Industrial Saws 0 8 81 0.73 0 0.408 0.00 0 Demolition Excavators 0 8 158 0.38 0 0.408 0.00 0
Site Preparation Rubber Tired Dozers 3 8 247 0.4 720 0.367 3672.37 510.4601 Site Preparation Graders 0 8 187 0.41 0 0.367 0.00 0
Site Preparation Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 4 8 97 0.37 960 0.408 1977.41 274.8597 5649.78 Grading Excavators 2 8 158 0.38 1200 0.367 3719.46 517.0044 Grading Graders 1 8 187 0.41 600 0.367 2374.84 330.1027 22539.42 Grading Rubber Tired Dozers 1 8 247 0.4 600 0.367 3060.31 425.3834 Grading Scrapers 2 8 367 0.48 1200 0.367 10913.05 1516.914 Grading Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 2 8 97 0.37 1200 0.408 2471.76 343.5747 Building Construction Cranes 1 7 231 0.29 5180 0.367 17914.19 2490.073 96219.31 Building Construction Forklifts 3 8 89 0.2 17760 0.408 18143.23 2521.909 Building Construction Generator Sets 1 8 84 0.74 5920 0.408 21119.54 2935.615 Building Construction Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 3 7 97 0.37 15540 0.408 32009.30 4449.292 Building Construction Welders 1 8 46 0.45 5920 0.408 7033.05 977.5939 Paving Pavers 2 8 130 0.42 880 0.367 2480.46 344.7844 6174.64 Paving Paving Equipment 2 8 132 0.36 880 0.367 2158.82 300.0761 Paving Rollers 2 8 80 0.38 880 0.408 1535.35 213.4139
Paving Cement and Mortar Mixers 0 8 9 0.56 0 0.408 0.00 0 Paving Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 0 8 97 0.37 0 0.408 0.00 0 Architectural Coating Air Compressors 1 6 78 0.48 330 0.408 709.09 98.56353 Total 131292.23 18249.62
Construction Phases
PhaseNumber Phase Name Phase Type
Phase Start
Date Phase End Date
Num Days
Week
Total Number
of Days
1 Demolition Demolition 5
2 Site Preparation Site Preparation 1/1/2025 2/11/2025 5 30 3 Grading Grading 2/12/2025 5/27/2025 5 75
4 Building Construction Building Construction 8/6/2025 6/6/2028 5 740 5 Paving Paving 6/7/2028 8/22/2028 5 55
6 Architectural Coating Architectural Coating 8/23/2028 11/7/2028 5 55 Notes
1. CalEEMod Default Values Used
3. Fuel Used = Load Factor x Horsepower x Total Operational Hours x BSFC / Unit Conversion
4. MBTU calculated for comparison purposes. Assumed 1 gallon of diesel = 0.139 MBTU
2. BSFC - Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (pounds per horsepower‐hour) – If less than 100 Horsepower = 0.408, if greater than 100 Horsepower = 0.367 Mobile Energy Use (Construction)
Worker Trips
Daily Worker
Trips1
Worker Trip
Length1 VMT/Day MPG Factor
(EMFAC2017)
Gallons of
Gas/Day # of Days Total Gallons of Gas MBTU Total Gallons in Construction Demolition 0 10.8 0 29.23 0.0 0 0.0 0 0
Site Preparation 18 10.8 194.4 29.23 6.7 30 199.5 23.1624 5849 Grading 20 10.8 216 29.23 7.4 75 554.2 64.33999 23094
Building Construction 303 10.8 3272.4 29.23 112.0 740 82845.6 9617.542 179065 Paving 15 10.8 162 29.23 5.5 55 304.8 35.387 6479
Architectural Coating 61 10.8 658.8 29.23 22.5 55 1239.6 143.9071 1949 Total N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 955 85143.8 9884.339 216436
Vendor Trips
Daily Vendor
Trips
Vendor Trip
Length VMT/Day MPG Factor Gallons of Diesel/Day # of Days Total Gallons of Diesel MBTU Building Construction 112 7.3 817.6 8.43 97.0 740 71770.34401 9976.078 Hauling Trips
Daily Hauling
Trips
Hauling Trip
Length VMT/Day MPG Factor Gallons of Gas/Day # of Days Total Gallons of Diesel MBTU Demolition 0 7.3 0 8.43 0.0 0 0 0
Fleet Characteristics 71770.34401
Vehicle Class Fleet Mix
2024 MPG Factor
(EMFAC2017)
Average MPG
Factor
LDA 33% 33.24
LDT1 33% 28.07
LDT2 33% 26.38
MHD 50% 9.74
HHD 50% 7.12
Notes
1. CalEEMod Default values used
2. MBTU calculated for comparison purposes. Assumed 1 gallon of gasoline = 0.11609 MBTU Assumed Vehicle Fleet for
Workers 29.23
Assumed Vehicle Fleet for
Vendor Trips 8.43
Mobile Energy Use (Operations)
Total Annual
VMT from
Project
(CalEEMod) 4,356,848
Fleet Mix & Fuel Calculations
Gas Diesel Gas Diesel Gas Diesel Gas Diesel
LDA 52.16% 2272531.9 100% 0% 2268364.46 4167.46 28.92 42.70 78425.6 97.6 9118.0 LDT1 21.00% 914938.1 100% 0% 914599.78 338.30 23.79 24.66 38452.5 13.7 4465.9 LDT2 17.00% 740664.2 100% 0% 738274.48 2389.68 23.27 32.65 31732.9 73.2 3694.0 MDV 6.00% 261410.9 98% 2% 257275.63 4135.25 18.87 23.72 13635.9 174.3 1607.2 LHD1 0.08% 3485.5 50% 50% 1739.18 1746.30 9.67 15.77 179.8 110.7 36.3 LHD2 0.09% 3921.2 27% 73% 1061.43 2859.73 8.58 13.15 123.7 217.5 44.6 MHD 0.76% 33112.0 18% 82% 5910.91 27201.13 4.80 8.78 1231.4 3097.8 573.5 HHD 2.00% 87137.0 0% 100% 19.15 87117.81 3.37 6.22 5.7 14013.6 1948.5 OBUS 0.00% 0.0 63% 37% 0.00 0.00 4.79 6.96 0.0 0.0 0.0
UBUS 0.43% 18734.4 64% 36% 12076.55 6657.90 8.41 12.12 1436.1 549.2 243.0 MCY 0.25% 10892.1 100% 0% 10892.12 0.00 40.47 NA 269.2 0.0 31.2 SBUS 0.01% 435.7 38% 62% 165.39 270.29 9.83 8.13 16.8 33.3 6.6 MH 0.22% 9585.1 65% 35% 6259.63 3325.43 4.41 9.39 1418.2 354.1 213.9 Total 100.00% 4356848.0 4216638.71 140209.29 14.55 166928 18735 21982.8 Fleet Characteristics 23.5
Source: EMFAC 2021 (v1.0.1) Emissions Inventory
Region Type: County
Region: Tulare County
Calendar Year: 2028
Season: Annual
Vehicle Classification: EMFAC2007 Categories
Units: miles/year for VMT, trips/year for Trips, tons/year for Emissions, 1000 gallons/year for Fuel Consumption
GASOLINE
Region
Calendar
Year
Vehicle
Category Model Year Speed Fuel Population VMT (Annual) Trips (Annual) Fuel
Consumption
(1000 gal/year)
Annual Fuel
Consumption
(gallons) MPG
Tulare County 2025 HHDT Aggregated Aggregated GAS 2 164 36 0.0486 49 3.37 Tulare County 2025 LDA Aggregated Aggregated GAS 62800 2580000 292000 89.2 89200 28.92 Tulare County 2025 LDT1 Aggregated Aggregated GAS 5590 186000 24100 7.82 7820 23.79 Tulare County 2025 LDT2 Aggregated Aggregated GAS 29000 1140000 135000 49 49000 23.27 Tulare County 2025 LHDT1 Aggregated Aggregated GAS 2670 97700 39800 10.1 10100 9.67 Tulare County 2025 LHDT2 Aggregated Aggregated GAS 336 12100 5010 1.41 1410 8.58 Tulare County 2025 MCY Aggregated Aggregated GAS 3370 19100 6750 0.472 472 40.47 Tulare County 2025 MDV Aggregated Aggregated GAS 27500 983000 125000 52.1 52100 18.87 Tulare County 2025 MH Aggregated Aggregated GAS 356 3200 36 0.725 725 4.41 Tulare County 2025 MHDT Aggregated Aggregated GAS 176 10800 3520 2.25 2250 4.80 Tulare County 2025 OBUS Aggregated Aggregated GAS 73 3870 1460 0.808 808 4.79 Tulare County 2025 SBUS Aggregated Aggregated GAS 28 1750 110 0.178 178 9.83 Tulare County 2025 UBUS Aggregated Aggregated GAS 12 497 47 0.0591 59 8.41 DIESEL
Region Calendar Year
Vehicle
Category Model Year Speed Fuel Population VMT Trips
Fuel
Consumption
(1000 gal/year)
Annual Fuel
Consumption
(gallons) MPG
Tulare County 2025 HHDT Aggregated Aggregated DSL 4890 746000 88700 120 120000 6.22 Tulare County 2025 LDA Aggregated Aggregated DSL 159 4740 658 0.111 111 42.70 Tulare County 2025 LDT1 Aggregated Aggregated DSL 4 69 12 0.00279 3 24.66 Tulare County 2025 LDT2 Aggregated Aggregated DSL 88 3690 422 0.113 113 32.65 Tulare County 2025 LHDT1 Aggregated Aggregated DSL 2760 98100 34700 6.22 6220 15.77 Tulare County 2025 LHDT2 Aggregated Aggregated DSL 871 32600 11000 2.48 2480 13.15 Tulare County 2025 MDV Aggregated Aggregated DSL 424 15800 1950 0.666 666 23.72 Tulare County 2025 MH Aggregated Aggregated DSL 196 1700 20 0.181 181 9.39 Tulare County 2025 MHDT Aggregated Aggregated DSL 1060 49700 12400 5.66 5660 8.78 Tulare County 2025 OBUS Aggregated Aggregated DSL 32 2240 390 0.322 322 6.96 Tulare County 2025 SBUS Aggregated Aggregated DSL 135 2860 1950 0.352 352 8.13 Tulare County 2025 UBUS Aggregated Aggregated DSL 3 274 14 0.0226 23 12.12 Notes
1. Used project-specific vehicle fleet mix for residential
2. Proportion of diesel vs. gasoline vehicles calculated based on total annual VMT for each vehicle class
3. MBTU Calculated for comparison purposes. Assumed 1 gallon of gasoline = 0.116090 MBTU and 1 gallong of diesel = 0.139 MBTU Vehicle Class Proportion of
Fleet Mix1
Annual VMT
by Vehicle
Class
MBTU/Year3
Annual Fuel Use from Project
(gallons)
Fuel Efficiency (MPG) by
Vehicle Class and Fuel Type
(EMFAC2021)
Annual VMT by Vehicle Class
and Fuel Type
Proportion of vehicle class
using gas or diesel
(EMFAC2021)2
Appendix E
Agricultural Mitigation
Cameron Ranch Estates
Agricultural Mitigation Memo
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The proposed Project Site is located within the City of Visalia Planning Area, just outside City Limits, in Tulare County. The site is 2.5 miles southwest of Visalia's downtown, south of the intersection of Ben Maddox Way at Caldwell Avenue. The Project involves construction on APN 124-010-007 & 005. The site is 43.6 acres and features a level topography with single-family homes to the north and west and agricultural area to the south and east. Currently, the location is used for farming and includes undeveloped land. The site is pre-zoned for R-1-5 (Single Family Residential, 5,000 Square Foot Minimum Site Area) and is currently awaiting annexation by the City of Visalia. It is currently zoned as AE-20 (Exclusive Agriculture, 20 Acre Minimum Site Area) by Tulare County. It is designated for Very Low-Density Residential use under the General Plan Designation.
The site is 43.6 acres in total. 41.7 acres are designated as Prime Farmland by the 2018 FMMP. The remaining 1.9 acres are designated as Semi-agriculture and Rural Commercial Land. Although the site is mostly Prime Farmland, it is designated for Low-Density Residential uses by the Visalia General Plan. The proposed project will follow this designation.
Visalia is planning for growth in this area due to its proximity to similar uses. Single-family homes currently exist to the north and west of the site. Farmland currently exists to the south and east of the site, however, these farmlands are designated as Low-Density Residential, Medium Density, Parks/Recreation and public/institutional by the Visalia General Plan. The site borders the existing Visalia City boundaries and is located within Visalia’s Tier 2 Urban Development Boundary. These factors, along with the existing infrastructure and development in the surrounding area, make this site an ideal location for annexation and new development.
MITIGATED FARMLAND
The Project Site is not exempt from the Program. The Site is within the Tier 2 UBD and is larger than five acres. Following the Program’s policies, the 1.9 acres designated as Semi-Agricultural and Rural Commercial Land will be exempt. The remaining 41.7 acres are Prime Farmland, which has been used for irrigated agricultural production in the past four years, and both soil types are listed on the Soil Candidate Listing for Prime Farmland. However, of these 41.7 acres, 8.34 will be roadways and .75 acres will be a public park. According to the Program, public facilities, including roadways and parks, are excluded from the mitigation. The remaining 32.61 acres will need to be mitigated.
The farmland for the mitigation would follow all requirements set out in the Visalia Municipal Code Chapter 18.04. This includes:
1. The preserved land will be in the southern San Joaquin Valley and will be outside Visalia’s City Limits/Sphere of Influence.
2. The preserved land will designated as prime farmland.
3. The preserved land shall be a minimum of 20 contiguous acres in size.
4. The preserved land will be zoned and planned for agricultural uses consistent with the purposes of an agricultural conservation easement.
5. The preserved land will have at least one verified source of water.
6. The preserved land will not be encumbered by any use or structure that would be incompatible with the purpose of the agricultural conservation easement.
IMPACTS OF PROJECT
The Project Site is currently occupied by agricultural land with orchard crops. Implementation of the proposed Project would result in the permanent conversion of approximately 41.7 acres of Prime Farmland to non-agricultural uses.
The loss of Prime Farmland on the Project Site would result in the decrease of Important Farmland inventory in the Visalia Planning Area. Visalia Planning Area currently has an Important Farmland inventory of 43,155 acres, 33,991 acres of which were categorized as Prime Farmland. Implementation of the Project would convert 41.7 acres of Prime Farmland which would result in a 0.097% percent decrease in the total Important Farmland inventory of Visalia Planning Area and a 0.123% percent decrease in the Prime Farmland inventory.
Mitigation Measure AG-1 will secure 32.61 acres of permanent Prime Farmland outside of Visalia’s development boundaries to reduce this impact.
BENEFITS OF PROJECT AND MITIGATION
While the Project will impact the farmland inventory, it will bring benefits to Visalia. The Project will add new housing close to the existing City. This will reduce the need for housing further away, which would potentially add transportation and infrastructure impacts. Additionally, separating farmland from existing residential neighborhoods is ideal for both the farmland and neighborhoods. It will reduce the amount of noise in the neighborhoods and reduce the potential for pollution on the farmland. This Project and mitigation will secure permanent farmland outside of Visalia’s development boundaries. This will ensure that the agricultural uses will exist long-term and will not be impacted in the future.
ALTERNATIVES
Reduced Project Size
To remain under the Program’s requirements, the Project would need to develop on less than 20 acres of Prime Farmland. If only 20 acres of the Prime Farmland were developed, the Project would be reduced to approximately 80 homes. This action would decrease the availability of homes in Visalia, which contradicts the City's housing objectives. Additionally, this would drive development to other areas of Visalia as people search for housing elsewhere.
No Project
The No Project alternative would leave the site as it currently is. This would preserve the existing Prime Farmland; however, it would not add housing to Visalia. This would not be consistent Visalia’s housing goals, and lead to development in other areas. As previously discussed, this is an ideal location for new development and annexation into the City of Visalia. If the onsite farmland is preserved, it will eventually be surrounded by new development due to General Plan land designations and Visalia’s housing demands.
MITIGATION
Mitigation Measure AG-1: Following Visalia Municipal Code Chapter 18.04: Agricultural Land Preservation Program, the developer will acquire a minimum of 32.61 acres of Prime Farmland. This land will be located in the southern San Joaquin Valley, but outside of Visalia’s Sphere of Influence.
This farmland will be preserved for long-term agricultural uses.
California Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP) The FMMP is implemented by the California Department of Conservation (DOC) to conserve and protect agricultural lands within the State. Land is included in this program based on soil type, annual crop yields, and other factors that influence the quality of farmland. The FMMP mapping categories for the most important statewide farmland are as follows:
• Prime Farmland has the ideal physical and chemical composition for crop production. It has been used for irrigated production in the four years prior to classification and can produce sustained yields. 51% of the Visalia Planning Area is classified as Prime Farmland. • Farmland of Statewide Importance has also been used for irrigated production in the four years prior to classification and is only slightly poorer quality than Prime Farmland. 11% of the Visalia Planning Area is classified as Farmland of Statewide Importance. • Unique Farmland has been cropped in the four years prior to classification and does not meet the criteria for Prime Farmland or Farmland of Statewide Importance but has produced specific crops with high economic value. Less than 1% of the Visalia Planning Area is classified as Unique Farmland.
• Farmland of Local Importance encompasses farmland that does not meet the criteria for the previous three categories. These may lack irrigation, produce major crops, be zoned as agricultural, and/or support dairy. 2% of the Visalia Planning Area is classified as Farmland of Local Importance.
Visalia Municipal Code Chapter 18.04: Agricultural Land Preservation Program Chapter 18.04 of the Visalia Municipal Code details the Agricultural Land Preservation Program (Program) in Visalia. The agricultural land preservation program intends to establish a process for the required preservation of agricultural land through the acquisition of agricultural conservation easements or the payment of an in-lieu fee for projects.
Easement Acquisition: The applicant shall convey, or arrange for the conveyance of, an area of land meeting its preserved land obligation to a qualified entity for execution of an agricultural conservation easement thereon. This shall include the conveyance of land within an agricultural land mitigation bank.
Determination of Preserved Land Obligation: The preserved land obligation shall be calculated at a ratio of one acre of preserved land for each acre of converted land. Converted land acreage shall be calculated by determining the applicable project acreage less the acreage of exclusions.
All projects authorized by the City that would result in the conversion of prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance are subject to the provisions detailed in the Program. Projects can be exempt or excluded from the Program due to:
1. Location. Projects, or portions thereof, located on lands that are not within the Tier II Urban Development Boundary or the Tier III Urban Growth Boundary.
2. Size. Projects of five acres or less in gross area. The City may disallow the use of this exemption if it finds that the subject property has been subdivided into five-acre or smaller parcels in whole or in part to avoid the preserved land obligation in accordance with this chapter.
3. Prior Compliance. Projects on sites that have demonstrated compliance with the provisions of this chapter for affected acreage.
Projects consistent with any of the following criteria are not subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall be excluded from the preserved land obligation Such exclusions may comprise the entire project area or may be a portion of the project area acreage. Only such portions of the project area that falls within any of the following categories shall be excluded.
1. Farmland Designation. Acreage not designated as prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance on the most recent Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP) map published by the California Department of Conservation.
2. Farmland Designation. Acreage that may be designated as prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance on the most recent Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP) map published by the California Department of Conservation but meets at least one of the following standards.
o Land Use. The land is not currently and has not been used for irrigated agricultural production for a minimum of four consecutive calendar years. o Soils. The soil type is not listed on the Soil Candidate Listing for Prime Farmland and Farmland of Statewide Importance for Tulare County, as maintained by the Department of Conservation for purposes of the FMMP.
3. Project Type or Use. The following projects are exempt from the Program:
o Affordable housing projects that comply with State Density Bonus Law. o Agricultural processing uses.
o Agricultural buffers.
o Public facilities.
o Roadways.
Eligibility of Land for Easement. The preserved land shall meet all the following requirements to be eligible for placement in an agricultural conservation easement:
1. The preserved land shall be in the southern San Joaquin Valley, with preference afforded to preserved land located within 10 miles of the City limits. The preserved land must be located outside any city’s limits and sphere of influence.
2. The preserved land shall be designated as prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance on the most recently published FMMP map.
3. The preserved land shall be a minimum of 20 contiguous acres in size.
4. The preserved land shall be zoned and planned for agricultural uses consistent with the purposes of an agricultural conservation easement.
5. The preserved land shall have at least one verified source of water.
6. The preserved land shall not be encumbered by any use or structure that would be incompatible with the purpose of the agricultural conservation easement. Such uses shall be deducted from the total acreage being preserved.
Eligibility of In-Lieu Fee Payment. To be eligible for payment of an in-lieu fee to satisfy the preserved land obligation, either of the following standards must be met.
1. The total preserved land obligation is less than 20 acres.
2. If the total preserved land obligation is 20 acres or more, the applicant must demonstrate at least one of the following to the satisfaction of the City:
a. No qualified entity exists;
b. The applicant has met with all qualified entities and all such entities are unable or unwilling to assist with the acquisition of an agricultural conservation easement, as certified in writing to the City; or
c. Working with a qualified entity, the applicant has made at least one good faith offer to purchase an agricultural conservation easement, but any and all such offers have been declined by the potential seller, as certified in writing to the City.
City of Visalia General Plan
The 2030 General Plan includes the policies related to agricultural resources that correlate to the proposed Project:
• LU-P-14: Recognize the importance of agriculture-related business to the City and region, and support the continuation and development of agriculture and agriculture related enterprises in and around Visalia by:
o Implementing growth boundaries and cooperating with the County on agricultural preservation efforts;
o Accommodating agriculture-related industries in industrial districts; o Facilitating successful farmers’ markets;
o Helping to promote locally grown and produced agricultural goods, and the image of Visalia and Tulare County as an agricultural region.
• LU-P-19: Ensure that growth occurs in a compact and concentric fashion by implementing the General Plan’s phased growth strategy.
• LU-P-21: Allow annexation and development of residential, commercial, and industrial land to occur within the Tier II UDB and the Tier III Urban Growth Boundary consistent with the City’s Land Use Diagram, according to the stated phasing thresholds. • LU-P-30: Maintain greenbelts, or agricultural/open space buffer areas, between Visalia and other communities by implementing growth boundaries and working with Tulare County and land developers to prevent premature urban growth north of the St. Johns River and in other sensitive locations within the timeframe of this General Plan. • LU-P-31: Promote the preservation of permanent agricultural open space around the City by protecting viable agricultural operations and land within the City limits in the airport and wastewater treatment plant environs.
• LU-P-32: Continue to maintain a 20-acre minimum for parcel map proposals in areas designated for Agriculture to encourage viable agricultural operations in the Planning Area. • OSC-P-27: To allow efficient cultivation, pest control and harvesting methods; require buffer and transition areas between urban development and adjoining or nearby agricultural land. • OSC-P-28: Require new development to implement measures, as appropriate, to minimize soil erosion related to grading, site preparation, landscaping, and construction.
Tulare County General Plan
The 2030 Tulare County General Plan contains following policies related to agricultural resources that correlate to the proposed project:
• AG-1.1: The County shall maintain agriculture as the primary land use in the valley region of the County, not only in recognition of the economic importance of agriculture, but also in terms of agriculture’s real contribution to the conservation of open space and natural resources.
• AG-1.6: The County shall consider developing an Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) to help protect and preserve agricultural lands (including “Important Farmlands”), as defined in this Element. This program may require payment of an in-lieu fee sufficient to purchase a farmland conservation easement, farmland deed restriction, or other farmland conservation mechanism as a condition of approval for conservation of important agricultural land to non-agricultural use. If available, the ACEP shall be used for replacement lands determined to be of statewide significance (Prime or other Important Farmlands), or sensitive and necessary for the preservation of agricultural land, including land that may be a part of a community separator as part of a comprehensive program to establish community separators. The in-lieu fee or other conservation mechanism shall recognize the importance of land value and shall require equivalent mitigation. • AG-1.7: The County shall promote the preservation of its agricultural economic base and open space resources through the implementation of resource management programs such as the Williamson Act, Rural Valley Lands Plan, Foothill Growth Management Plan or similar types of strategies and the identification of growth boundaries for all urban areas located in the County.
• AG-1.8: The County shall not approve applications for preserves or regular Williamson Act contracts on lands located within a UDB and/or HDB unless it is demonstrated that the restriction of such land will not detrimentally affect the growth of the community involved for the succeeding 10 years, that the property in question has special public values for open space, conservation, other comparable uses, or that the contract is consistent with the publicly desirable future use and control of the land in question. If proposed within a UDB of an incorporated city, the County shall give written notice to the affected city pursuant to Government Code §51233.
• AG-1.10: The County shall oppose extension of urban services, such as sewer lines, water lines, or other urban infrastructure, into areas designated for agriculture use unless necessary to resolve a public health situation. Where necessary to address a public health issue, services should be located in public rights-of-way in order to prevent interference with agricultural operations and to provide ease of access for operation and maintenance. Service capacity and length of lines should be designed to prevent the conversion of agricultural lands into urban/suburban uses.
• AG-1.11: The County shall examine the feasibility of employing agricultural buffers between agricultural and non-agricultural uses, and along the edges of UDBs and HDBs. Considering factors include the type of operation and chemicals used for spraying, building orientation, planting of trees for screening, location of existing and future rights-of-way (roads, railroads, canals, power lines, etc.), and unique site conditions. • LU-1.8: The County shall encourage and provide incentives for infill development to occur in communities and hamlets within or adjacent to existing development in order to maximize the use of land within existing urban areas, minimize the conversion of existing agricultural land, and minimize environmental concerns associated with new development. • LU-2.1: The County shall maintain agriculturally-designated areas for agriculture use by directing urban development away from valuable agricultural lands to cities, unincorporated communities, hamlets, and planned community areas where public facilities and infrastructure are available.
• PF-1.2: The County shall ensure that urban development only takes place in the following areas:
o Within incorporated cities and CACUDBs
o Within the UDBs of adjacent cities in other counties, unincorporated communities, planned community areas, and HDBs of hamlets
o Within foothill development corridors as determined by procedures set forth in Foothill Growth Management Plan
o Within areas set aside for urban use in the Mountain Framework Plan and the mountain sub-area plans; and
o Within other areas suited for non-agricultural development, as determined by the procedures set forth in the Rural Valley Lands Plan.
• PF-1.3: The County shall encourage those types of urban land uses that benefit from urban services to develop within UDBs and HDBs. Permanent uses which do not benefit from urban services shall be discouraged within these areas. This shall not apply to agricultural or agricultural support uses, including the cultivation of land or other uses accessory to the cultivation of land provided that such accessory uses are time-limited through Special Use Permit procedures.
• PF-1.4: The County shall encourage urban development to locate in existing UDBs and HDBs where infrastructure is available or may be established in conjunction with development. The County shall ensure that development does not occur unless adequate infrastructure is available, that sufficient water supplies are available or can be made available, and that there are adequate provisions for long term management and maintenance of infrastructure and identified water supplies.
Figure 1-1: Important Farmland Map
Figure 1-2: Land Use Map
Figure 1-3: Soils Map
Appendix F
Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Total
Suspended Solids Calculations
April 26, 2024
Community Development Department
Planning Department
315 E. Acequia Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
Re: Cameron Ranch Estates – Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Total Suspended Solids Calculations
To Whom It May Concern,
We have prepared the calculations below using the best available standards and practices that were able to find. Our calculations reference a report prepared by Provost and Prichard titled Local Discharge Limits Development, that was prepared for the City of Visalia in March 2011, see Appendix A. We have also utilized the City of Visalia’s Sewer Master Plan, December 2005, to calculate an assumed volume of effluent for the proposed project. See below for the equation that will be utilized to calculate the assumed BOD and TSS that will be generated by the proposed project.
Cameron Ranch Estates is a new project being proposed by Artemis Partners LLC. The project is Located on the southeast corner of Ben Maddox and Caldwell Avenue. The project is proposing to develop 43.6 Gross Acres into a residential subdivision. Using Table 3.4 from the City of Visalia’s Sewer Master Plan, the expected flow rates can be calculated using the Adjusted Flow Coefficients that have been provided.
Table 1: Breakdown of Land Use for Phase 1
Land Use Acreage Adjusted Flow Coefficient Expected
Flow
Unit
Low Density ResidenƟal 43.6 800 34880 GPD
Total Expected Flow: 34880 GPD
UƟlizing the equaƟon and coefficients previously provided, we can calculate BOD as Follows:
𝐴𝐻𝐿௪ௗ =
(8.34)(𝐶௪ௗ)൫𝑄௪௪௧൯
൫1 − 𝑅௪௪௧൯
Where:
𝐶௪ௗ = 30
𝑄௪௪௧ = .048 𝑀𝐺𝐷
𝑅௪௪௧ = .9881
𝑩𝑶𝑫 = 𝟕𝟑𝟑. 𝟑𝟔 𝑳𝒃/𝑫𝒂𝒚
UƟlizing the equaƟon and coefficients previously provided, we can calculate TSS as Follows 𝐴𝐻𝐿௪ௗ =
(8.34)(𝐶௪ௗ)൫𝑄௪௪௧൯
൫1 − 𝑅௪௪௧൯
Where:
𝐶௪ௗ = 30
𝑄௪௪௧ = .048 𝑀𝐺𝐷
𝑅௪௪௧ = .9865
𝑻𝑺𝑺 = 𝟔𝟒𝟔. 𝟒𝟒 𝑳𝒃/𝑫𝒂𝒚
Please review the calculaƟons provided and if there are any addiƟonal quesƟons or informaƟon needed, please feel free to contact me at (559)802-3052.
Jonathan J. Frausto
Project Manager