In a recent government meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed a significant proposal for a tentative subdivision map application, TSM23-0001, submitted by applicant Alan Burkholtz. The plan involves subdividing a 54.2-acre property located in the RR5 zoning district, which mandates a minimum parcel size of five acres. The project aims to create ten single-family residential lots, each ranging from 5.06 to 6.78 acres, with an average size of approximately 5.5 acres.

The site, situated near the intersection of Mount Ida Road and Adriatic Road, approximately five miles southeast of Oroville, will feature infrastructure improvements, including a new access road. This road will be a private, gated structure extending 1,500 feet from Adriatic Road, with a proposed width of 24 feet and gravel surface, following a request for an exception to standard road specifications due to the site's topography.

Additionally, the commission discussed a proposed abandonment of a public road and utility easement, originally established in 1927, which has never been improved. The abandonment is supported by adjacent property owners and utility providers, with the South Feather Water and Power Agency requesting a reserved easement for future water lines.

The commission recommended the adoption of a mitigated negative declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, alongside the tentative subdivision map and the road abandonment resolution. The project is also noted to be within a high fire severity zone, necessitating careful consideration of environmental impacts, particularly concerning local oak woodland habitats.

Public Works representatives were present to address any inquiries regarding road improvement standards and the abandonment process, underscoring the collaborative effort in reviewing this substantial development proposal.