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SPK-2021-00404, Public Notice of Permit Application, Lonetree Apartments, Placer County, CA

REGULATORY DIVISION
Published Jan. 21, 2022
Expiration date: 2/5/2022

Comment Period: January 21, 2022 – February 5, 2022

SUBJECT: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, (Corps) is evaluating a permit application for the discharge of fill material in approximately 1.02 acres of waters of the United States to construct a residential community, consisting of high-density apartment units with stormwater treatment areas and associated infrastructure. This notice is to inform interested parties of the proposed activity and to solicit comments.

AUTHORITY: This application is being evaluated under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for the discharge of dredged or fill material in waters of the United States.

APPLICANT: Tekin & Associates, LLC, Attn: Mr. Mark Tekin, 2600 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 370, Frisco, TX, 75034

LOCATION: The approximately 18.13-acre project site is located near Pleasant Grove Creek, Latitude 38.81115°, Longitude -121.2937°, within the City of Roseville, Placer County, California, and can be seen on the Roseville USGS Topographic Quadrangle.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is proposing to discharge fill material into 0.9 acre of vernal pools, and 0.12 acre of seasonal wetlands for the construction of a residential community, consisting of 383 high-density apartment units with stormwater treatment areas and associated infrastructure. The proposed project is part of the master Stanford Ranch plan and is located next to both residential and commercial developments. The applicant identified the project purpose is to construct attainable housing to accommodate the increase housing demand within Placer County, with a development that meets the County General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, and other land development requirements. The applicant believes there is a need for more residential development to accommodate the increase housing demand within Placer County. The attached drawings provide additional project details.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Environmental Setting. There are approximately 0.42 acre of perennial stream, 0.12 acre of seasonal wetlands, and 0.9 acre of vernal pool within the project area. The site is characterized by undeveloped lands including annual grasslands and a creek corridor. Topography consists of gently rolling terrain and has a range of approximately 120 feet to 145 feet above mean sea level. The surrounding lands include undeveloped open space along the creek, commercial development, apartments, a church, and a community park.

Alternatives. The applicant has not yet provided information concerning project alternatives. Additional information concerning project alternatives may be available from the applicant or their agent. Other alternatives may develop during the review process for this permit application. All reasonable project alternatives, in particular those which may be less damaging to the aquatic environment, will be considered.

Mitigation. The Corps requires that applicants consider and use all reasonable and practical measures to avoid and minimize impacts to aquatic resources. If the applicant is unable to avoid or minimize all impacts, the Corps may require compensatory mitigation. The applicant has proposed to purchase compensatory mitigation credits.

OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS: Water quality certification or a waiver, as required under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board is required for this project. The applicant has indicated they have applied for certification.

HISTORIC PROPERTIES: Based on the available information (including applicant's report titled, Determination of Eligibility and Effect for the Lonetree Apartments Project, City of Rocklin, California, prepared by Peak and Associates on July 28, 2021), no cultural resources were identified within the project's area of potential effect. The Corps will initiate consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as appropriate.

ENDANGERED SPECIES: The proposed activity may affect federally-listed endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat. The Corps will initiate consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT: The proposed project would not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) as defined in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The Corps will initiate consultation with the National Marine Fisheries Service, pursuant to Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as appropriate.

The above determinations are based on information provided by the applicant and our preliminary review.

EVALUATION FACTORS: The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the described activity on the public interest. That decision will reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. The benefit, which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the described activity, must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. All factors which may be relevant to the described activity will be considered, including the cumulative effects thereof; among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, historic properties, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, floodplain values, land use, navigation, shoreline erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, consideration of property ownership and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. The activity's impact on the public interest will include application of the Section 404(b)(1) guidelines promulgated by the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (40 CFR Part 230).

The Corps is soliciting comments from the public, federal, state, and local agencies and officials, Indian tribes, and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of this proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps to determine whether to issue, modify, condition, or deny a permit for this proposal. To make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic properties, water quality, general environmental effects, and other public interest factors listed above. Comments are used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment and/or an Environmental Impact Statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act. Comments are also used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine the overall public interest of the proposed activity.

SUBMITTING COMMENTS: Written comments, referencing Public Notice SPK‑2021‑00404 must be submitted to the office listed below on or before February 5, 2022.

Matthew Roberts, Project Manager

US Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District

310 Hemsted Drive, Suite 310

Redding CA, 96002-0935

Email: matthew.j.roberts@usace.army.mil

The Corps is particularly interested in receiving comments related to the proposal's probable impacts on the affected aquatic environment and the secondary and cumulative effects. Anyone may request, in writing, that a public hearing be held to consider this application. Requests shall specifically state, with particularity, the reason(s) for holding a public hearing. If the Corps determines that the information received in response to this notice is inadequate for thorough evaluation, a public hearing may be warranted. If a public hearing is warranted, interested parties will be notified of the time, date, and location. Please note that all comment letters received are subject to release to the public through the Freedom of Information Act. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the applicant or the Corps' project manager Matthew Roberts, (530) 723-3355, matthew.j.roberts@usace.army.mil

Attachments: 2 drawings