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Fax (209) 966-6435
[email protected]
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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 11/13/2023 Project: _Sams Club
County:_Tulare
USGS 7.5 TopographicalQuadrangle Name:Visalia
Company/Firm/Agency:_Culturescape__________________________________ Street Address:_ 6182 Carter Rd_______________________________________ City:__Mariposa___________________________________ Zip:95338___________ Phone:_209-966-3327____________________________________________ Fax:_209 966-6435_____________________________________________ Email:[email protected]____________________________________
Project Description:Sams Club Project
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Hello,
NAHC@NAHC <[email protected]>
Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:48 PM
Mark Kile
Vela, Cameron@NAHC
RE: Search request for Sacred Lands
Sacred-Lands-File-NA-Contact-Form Sams Visalia.pdf; Sams Visailia Project.pdf Thank you for your message. We're in receipt of your request. We have recently hired new staff, and this change in our office is creating some delays. We estimate a turn-around time of 4 weeks and don't anticipate responding sooner than the end of that time frame. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
Native American Heritage Commission
1550 Harbor Blvd, Suite 100
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 373-3710
From: Mark Kile <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2023 8:03 PM
To: NAHC@NAHC <[email protected]>
Subject: Search request for Sacred Lands
Please consider this request for a search of your Sacred Lands File for the attached project.
Thank You,
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[email protected]
Culture Resource Survey and Archaeological Survey Report for a Proposed Sams Club, Visalia, California.
APPENDIX D: Photos
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Fax (209) 966-6435
[email protected]
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Figure 1 Overview of project area at fast food area towards car wash at northeast corner with Visalia Boulevard to the right west
Figure 2 Overview of project from Visalia Boulevard near the northwest corner southeast *
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Figure 3 Overview of project area at the northwest corner south Figure 4 Overview of project area from the southwest corner east *
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[email protected]
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Figure 5 Overview of 6’ stockpile of fill soils at the southwest corner of the project area. North Figure 6 Overview of stockpiled fill soil along western edge of project area south * .: ,-.....
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DISCIPLINE/SPECIALTY
▪ Field transects
▪ Excavation
▪ Mapping
▪ Recordation
▪ Laboratory analysis
▪ Site records
▪ GIS
▪ Trimble GeoXT/XH
▪ Trimble Pathfinder
▪ ArcGIS 10.2
EDUCATION
▪ PhD. Program World Cultures
U.C. Merced 2011/2012
▪ M. A. Interdisciplinary Studies
Anthropology/ Geography,
California State University,
Stanislaus 2003
▪ B.A. Anthropology
/Archaeology, Minor Geography
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2002-2003 –Teachers Assistant,
Field Methods, CSU Stanislaus,
Turlock, Ca.
2003 – Teachers Assistant GIS
laboratory CSU Stanislaus,
Turlock, Ca.
2008 – Guest Lecturer, California
State University Stanislaus,
Turlock, Ca.
2011-2012– Teachers Assistant,
University of California, Merced,
Ca.
▪ Previously held BLM Permit
CA-10-03
Approved as Crew Chief Southern
Nevada, Winnemucca, and
Carson City Districts
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6182 Carter Road
Mariposa Ca. 95338
(209) 966-3327: Fax (209) 966-6435
[email protected]
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Kile’s 18 years’ experience with some of California’s leading cultural resource management firms, and as a private consultant includes all phases of archaeological investigations of prehistoric and historical resources; evaluations of sites, mines, logging activity, railroads, irrigation, and hydro-electric projects for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Mr. Kile’s experience includes project design, personnel management, multi-party project coordination and working knowledge of Federal, State and County laws.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• A working knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act • National Environmental Policy Act
• National Historic Preservation Act
• Consultation with Native American groups and concerned persons • Preparation of Archaeological Research Design proposals, • Preparation of Archaeological Technical Reports
records searches, site plotting, rectifying field records, field transects, excavation, mapping, recordation, laboratory analysis, organization of site records, use of Total Station, and Geographical Information Systems.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Principal Investigator, Fine Gold, Madera 2022 Bridge 41C0001 Replacement Road 200 at Fine Gold Creek. Monitoring for Historic and prehistoric resources, recordation of historic mill site.
Principal Investigator, Eco-Village Project, Mariposa, 2020. Culturescape. Phase I Investigation of 1800 acres for the potential development of the property. This included recordation of 35 historic and prehistoric sites within a portion of the former Las Mariposas Grant.
Principal Investigator, County of Madera, the Mid-Town Connector, Oakhurst 2015- 2016, 2018-2019. Culturescape Extended Phase I Investigation of CA-MAD2824/H. The purpose of the investigation was to determine vertical and horizontal extent of the site through positive identification or negative sampling of cultural materials only.
Phase II evaluation of the site to determine the eligibility of the resource for entry into the California Inventory of Historic Places
Principal Investigator/Monitor for Bridge 39C0023) La Grange Road over Dry Creek, Merced, observed demolition and directed protective measures for existing prehistoric resources.
Principal Investigator, Archaeological Survey Report of CVIN Fiber Optic Conduit and Facility Installation Escalon-Bellota Road (J6) and East Groves -
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Road Farmington, Ca. 2018 Phase I Survey of 1.5 miles of roadway for proposed fiber optics route.
Principal Investigator, Cultural Inventory for Ponderosa Telephone Fiber Optic Aerial Support installation, Central Camp Ca. 2018 Phase I survey of 1.5 miles of utility lines in Central Camp.
Principal Investigator, Central Valley Independent Network, The Central Valley Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure Project, Cultural Resource Inventory, Auburn, Ca. 2015 Culturescape Phase I and report for fiber optic transmission lines.
Principal Investigator, Cultural Resources Inventory for Hillview Water Company Infrastructure Improvements, Raymond, Ca. 2015 Culturescape Phase I survey and report for compliance of the California Environmental Quality Act for requirements of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Proposition 50 Water Improvement Grant.
Principal Investigator, Historical Properties Survey Report and Archaeological Survey Report for Tully Road Reconstruction STPL 5411 (014) Hughson, Stanislaus County Ca. 2014 Culturescape. Phase I survey and report for compliance with FHWA guidelines.
Principal Investigator, Cultural Inventory for 13-MPRO-191 WaterSmart Grant for Madera Irrigation District Water Conservation, Telemetry and Delivery System Management Improvement Project, Madera County California. 2013 Culturescape
Phase I Survey in conjunction with a Bureau of Reclamation grant to replace manual controls and gauges with automated flume gates and flow meters. This included research into California irrigation and generally focused on built environment.
Principal Investigator, Avoidance of Site CA-COL-245/H (NTIA 101004A) Colusa, California. Central Valley Independent Network. The Central Valley Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure Project 2013 Culturescape Phase III Investigation. This research was conducted in an effort to avoid a previously located site within downtown Colusa and to determine if there were undisturbed cultural deposits for the purpose of securing a viable route for fiber optics cables.
The project consisted of excavation of 8 test units from 1 X 1 meters to 2 X 1 meters that were excavated to a depth of 2. 5 meters. The conclusion was that this substrata was disturbed throughout the proposed route.
Principal Investigator, , Cultural Resource Inventory, Evaluation and Cultural Mitigation of APN 092-030-100 El Dorado County, California for Central Valley Independent Network, The Central Valley Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure Project 2013 Culturescape, Extended Phase I Investigation and evaluation of two sites affected by a bentonite spill
Project Archaeologist, Gil Ranch Storage LLC, Madera County, Ca. 2009 ENTRIX This project consisted of placement of 26.5 miles of pipeline for a natural gas storage facility in Madera County.
Investigations included monitoring, coordinating with GRS management and various construction crews on a daily basis and coordination with Native American Monitors during excavations through recorded sites. Daily reports were used for compliance with the California Public Utilities Commission, Army Corp of Engineers, and Office of Historic Preservation Field Supervisor, Sweetwater Mine Evaluation. Mariposa County 2006, Applied Earthworks Field supervision and assessment of mine property for evaluation for eligibility for inclusion into the National Register of Historic Places. Reports for this project complied with Caltrans requirements California Environmental Quality Act and Section 106 of the Nation Historic Preservation Act
Field Supervisor, San Joaquin/ Big Dreamer Mine Evaluation North Fork, Madera County, 2006, Applied Earthworks.
Duties included field supervision and assessment of mine property for evaluation for eligibility for inclusion into the National Register of Historic Places. Reports for this project complied with Caltrans requirements California Environmental Quality Act and Section 106 of the Nation Historic Preservation Act Principal Investigator, CALTRANS Contract 10- OP7704 Emergency Road Widening for Ferguson Slide, Highway 120 Priest Grade 2006 Culturescape
This project consisted of monitoring emergency road widening conducted as a result of the landslide of Ferguson Ridge on Highway 140 in Mariposa County. Duties included recordation of mine trails subsumed by highway construction and identification of historic and prehistoric artifacts. Reports for this project complied with Caltrans requirements California Environmental Quality Act and Section 106 of the Nation Historic Preservation Act 1119
From: Deel, David@DOT <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:09 PM
To: Cristobal Carrillo
Cc: Padilla, Dave@DOT; Paul Bernal
Subject: Mi)gated Nega)ve Declara)on & Ini)al Study - CUP No. 2024-17 - Commons at Visalia Parkway Shopping Center
Aachments: CUP No. 2024-17.pdf; Mi)gated Nega)ve Declara)on & Ini)al Study - CUP No. 2024-17.pdf; Mi)gated Nega)ve Declara)on & Ini)al Study - CUP No. 2024-17 -Trip Genera)on Dated August 19, 2024.pdf
Cristobal,
Caltrans has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration & Trip Generation memo dated August 19, 2024, for CUP No. 2024-17.
CUP No. 2024-17 proposes to amend CUP No. 2019-31, which established a master planned commercial development on 17.43 acres of a 28.7-acre site, consisting of approximately 138,188 sq. ft. of commercial uses., including the establishment of four retail buildings of varying sizes (56,800 sq. ft., 29,800 sq. ft. and two 10,000 sq. ft. buildings), a 4,088 sq. ft. gas station/convenience store with six fueling stations and a 3,060 sq. ft. canopy, a
7,500 sq. ft. sit-down restaurant, two 3,000 sq. ft. drive-thru restaurants, and a 5,000 sq. ft. automotive repair store, on parcels with less than the minimum five-acre site area requirement, including a parcel with no public
street frontage. This development was collectively known as the Commons at Visalia Parkway Shopping Center.
The amendment to the Conditional Use Permit proposes consolidation of the retail and office uses, removal of the convenience store, and relocation of the service station, to accommodate the ultimate establishment of a
172,000 square foot big box retail membership club store, with an expanded service station containing 14 fueling stations, a 9,000 square foot canopy, and 200 square foot fueling station building, and addition of a 7,500 square foot carwash to the commercial development. The development will be located in the C-R (Regional Commercial) Zone.
Caltrans agrees with the Technical Memorandum dated August 19, 2024, for CUP No. 2024-17 and has no further comments.
Respectfully,
David Deel
Associate Transportation Planner
Desk & Mobile: 559.981.1041
CALTRANS District 6
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Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 3:51 PM
To: Deel, David@DOT <[email protected]>
Subject: City of Visalia LDRs
Thank you,
David Padilla, Branch Chief
Caltrans District 6|Transporta)on Planning
Mobile 559-905-9371
Web www.dot.ca.gov | Email [email protected]
1352 W. Olive Avenue|Fresno, CA 93728
Instute of Transportaon Engineers Member
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From: Joseph Mestres <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 1:45 PM
To: Brett Taylor; Cristobal Carrillo; [email protected] Subject: project
Joseph Mestres
2400 W. Midvalley Ave. SPC M7
Visalia, Ca. 93277
[email protected]
559-633-0949
September 9, 2024
City of Visalia Planning Division
707 W. Acequia Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
Dear Planning Division,
Subject: Concerns Regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17 I am writing on behalf of the residents of the Westlake Village Senior Community to express our concerns regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17. Our community, located adjacent to the west and south sides of the proposed project, has several issues we would like to address.
Operating Hours: The project's proposed operating hours until 10 PM present a significant noise concern for our elderly residents. We request that operating hours be reconsidered to minimize disturbance.
Trash Location and Sanitation: The current plans indicate that trash will be located along the south wall, directly behind our homes and clubhouse. We are concerned about the frequency of trash collection and potential sanitation issues, including unpleasant odors.
Wall Height: The existing walls on the south and west sides are only 5.7 feet high, making them easy to scale. We request that these walls be increased to 9-10 feet to enhance security.
Visual Impact: We are concerned about how the new building will affect the views from our properties. We request a commitment to plant trees and greenery along the walls to improve aesthetics and discourage loitering.
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Health and Safety During Construction: The potential respiratory effects on our senior residents during construction are a significant concern. We ask what measures will be taken to minimize health risks during this phase.
We understand the importance of development, but we urge the Planning Commission to consider our concerns carefully. We hope to ensure that the project respects our community's needs and holds all parties accountable. We will be there at the meeting on September 23, 2024 to voice our concerns with recommendations.
Feel free to contact me.
Thank you for your attention and consideration.
Respectfully,
Joseph Mestres
559-633-0949
HOA President
Westlake Village
Senior Community
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From: Claudia Lenoir <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2024 12:22 PM
To: Cristobal Carrillo
Cc: Joe Gray; [email protected]; jill Faenza
Subject: Commons at Visalia Parkway Shopping Center
Dear Mr. Carrillo,
We are writing to express our concerns regarding the shortened public comment period on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration.
The staff report will be released on Sept 20, 2024, the same day the public comment period closes.
Is our understanding correct?
The public comment period opened on August 22, 2024, at which time the report hadn’t been issued.
May we know why your department has severely reduced the time allocated to review and comment upon a report of this importance?
Who made the decision to limit the public’s timeframe to review and to respond, to a matter of hours?
In our opinion, at the very least, the public comment period comment period should be extended to a reasonable period, of at least 10 working, as is the custom in other municipalities.
As residents whose home borders the proposed development, we are concerned, foremost, for our safety. The gas service station is to be constructed adjacent to our backyard.
Why cannot the gas pumps and storage tanks be relocated to the Mooney Blvd side of the development, where there are no residences?
Traffic on Visalia Parkway will significantly increase along with the risks of collision as cars enter the fuel station situated directly behind our backyard.
What are the pertinent regulations regarding the allowable distance between private residences and gas pumping stations and tanks?
We understand the value of this project to the city and the residents of Visalia.
However, we are concerned that the safety and welfare of the most vulnerable residents of Visalia have not been adequately considered.
Sincerely,
Claudia LeNoir
Jill Faenza
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SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
Josh Dan, Planning Division, (559) 713-4003
Date: November 15, 2023
SITE PLAN NO: 2023-202
PROJECT TITLE: Visalia Parkway – SWC Visalia Parkway & Mooney Blvd DESCRIPTION: Revised Site Plan for proposed shopping center development APPLICANT: Daniel Zoldak
LOCATION TITLE: Visalia Parkway & Mooney Blvd
APN TITLE: 121-620-013
GENERAL PLAN: CR (Regional Commercial)
EXISTING ZONING: C-R (Regional Commerical)
Planning Division Recommendation:
Revise and Proceed
Resubmit
Project Requirements
• Amendment the MCUP
• LLA or TPM
PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION: November 15, 2023
1. The proposal shall comply with the sign program of The Commons Master Plan.
2. Changes shown shall constitute a change to the originally entitled Master Plan and will require revisions to previous studies to ensure compliance.
3. A lighting plan shall be provided to ensure that building and onsite lighting does not trespass.
4. Traffic Action Plans and onsite geography shall work to mitigate vehicle stacking.
NOTES:
1. The applicant shall contact the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to verify whether additional permits are required through the District.
2. Prior to a final for the project, a signed Certificate of Compliance for the MWELO standards is required indicating that the landscaping has been installed to MWELO standards.
Sections of the Municipal Code to review:
17.20 Office Zones - 17.20.050 Development standards in the O-PA zone.
17.32.080 Maintenance of landscaped areas.
17.34 Off-street parking and loading facilities
17.36 Fences Walls and Hedges
NOTE: Staff recommendations contained in this document are not to be considered support for a particular action or project unless otherwise stated in the comments. The comments found on this document pertain to the site plan submitted for review on the above referenced date. Any changes made to the plan submitted must be submitted for additional review.
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Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 24-0241 Agenda Date: 12/3/2024 Agenda #: 1.
Agenda Item Wording:
Upcoming City Council Meetings
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m. at 707 W. Acequia Monday, December 16, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. at 707 W. Acequia Note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change, check posted agenda for correct details. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in meetings contact 713-4512.
Written materials relating to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda are available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, 220 N. Santa Fe Street, Visalia CA 93292, during normal business hours.
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