Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan

Welcome to the City of Auburn's webpage for information relating to the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP). The City will use this site to post information to the public regarding the BRSP as it becomes available.

Update – 2/25/11
City Council Hearing on 2/28/11
Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP) and Study Areas Project

The City of Auburn City Council will hold a public hearing for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan and Study Areas Project and Appeal on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 6:00pm in the Auburn City Council Chambers.

The City Council staff report and associated documents for the hearing are available below, or at the Auburn City Clerk’s office at 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603; phone (530) 823-4211 ext 112.

* City Council Staff Report for 2/28/11

Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Staff Report – February 1, 2011
Attachment 1 - Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – February 1, 2011
Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Staff Report – February 15, 2011
Attachment 1 - Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – February 15, 2011
Attachment 1 - Letter from KD Anderson dated February 17, 2011
Attachment 1 - City Memo to Placer County Public Works dated February 18, 2011

Exhibits:
Exhibit A - Resolution for Certification of EIR (Draft EIR + Final EIR); Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations; and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan and Study Areas Project
Exhibit B - Resolution for General Plan Amendment for the BRSP, Plan Area 1, and Study Areas
Exhibit C - Resolution for Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (plus Addendum dated July 7, 2010)
Exhibit D - Ordinance for Rezone of BRSP Plan Area 1 and Study Areas 1-4
Exhibit E - Ordinance for Development Agreement with Baltimore Ravine Investors LLC for BRSP Plan
Area 1
Exhibit F - Resolution for Large Lot Tentative Map for Plan Area 1
Exhibit G - Resolution for Statement of Reasons to Permit Development in a Mineral Resource Zone

Update – 2/10/11
Correspondence Received for the Planning Commission Hearing on February 15, 2011

Planning Commission Staff Report for 2/15/11

Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Site Access Alternatives Map – January 10, 2010
Attachment 2 - Site Access Summary memo by Ubora Engineering dated January 27, 2011
Attachment 3 - Fire Department memo by Chief D’Ambrogi dated February 7, 2011
Attachment 4 - Police Department memo by Chief Harris dated February 4, 2011
Attachment 5 - Public Works Department Memo dated February 8, 2011
Attachment 6 - Alternative 4 Photo Sim
Attachment 7 - Alternative 5 Photo Sim
Attachment 8 - Bill Grant Letter – received February 1, 2011
Attachment 9 - Newcastle Community Association Letter dated January 8, 2011

Exhibits:
Exhibit A - Site Access Alternatives Map – January 27, 2011
Exhibit B - Project Area Slope Map with Access Alternatives – February 8, 2011
Exhibit C - Localized Slope Map with Access Alternatives – February 8, 2011
Exhibit D - Road Profile – Alternative 4
Exhibit E - Road Profile – Alternative 5
Exhibit F - Road Profile – Herdal Drive

Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP) and Study Areas Project

The City of Auburn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and consider access alternatives for the BRSP Project. The Planning Commission will accept public comment relating to the access alternatives and will prvide a recommendation to the Auburn City Council as to which option would be the better alternative for access into the BRSP Project.
The Planning Commission staff report and all associated materials for the hearing are available below, or at the Community Development Department office at 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603; phone (530) 823-4211 ext 140.

Update – 2/2/11
Correspondence Received for the Planning Commission Hearing on February 1, 2011
Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP) and Study Areas Project

The Auburn Planning Commission received the following correspondence at the hearing on February 1, 2011.
All information relating to the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan and Study Areas Project is available at the Community Development Department office at 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603; phone (530) 823-4211 ext 140.

Letter by Leslie Sipe
Letter by Michael Sipe
Letter by Kristy Steen
Letter by Deborah Sipe
Letter by Kelly Lanphear
Letter by David Sipe
Letter by Rebecca Sipe
Letter by Maegan Lanphear
Letter by Bill Grant

Update – 1/28/11
Planning Commission Hearing on February 1, 2011
Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP) and Study Areas Project

The City of Auburn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to provide direction to Staff regarding the information needed by the Commission to compare two access alternatives on Auburn Folsom Road intended to serve the BRSP Project. The first alternative is the Pacific Street Extension located on the west side of Auburn Folsom Road, opposite Pacific Street. The second alternative is also located on the west side of Auburn Folsom Road approximately 750’ south of the Auburn Folsom Road/Pacific Street intersection.

The notice for the hearing as well as the Planning Commission staff report and associated documents for the hearing are available below, or at the Community Development Department office at 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603; phone (530) 823-4211 ext 140.

The documents for the Planning Commission hearing on February 1, 2011 are available here:

Public hearing notice
Planning Commission Staff Report for 2/1/11

Attachments:
Attachment 1 - City Council Staff Report for January 13, 2011
Attachment 2 - Site Access Alternatives Map – January 10, 2010
Attachment 3 - Letter from Sara Ann Ough dated January 18, 2011
Attachment 4 - Letter from Sara Ann Ough dated January 22, 2011
Attachment 5 - Email from Applicant Stephen Des Jardins dated January 25, 2011
Attachment 6 - Site Access Summary Memo by Ubora Engineering dated January 27, 2011

Exhibit:
Exhibit A - Site Access Alternatives Map - January 27, 2011

Update – 1/19/11
Development Agreement for the
Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP) and Study Areas Project

The final Draft Development Agreement prepared for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan and Study Areas Project and provided to the City Council for the hearing on January 13, 2011 is provided below.
Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan Development Agreement

Development Agreement Text
Exhibits to the Development Agreement

Any questions regarding the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP) and Study Areas Project and/or the BRSP Development Agreement can be directed to Reg Murray, Senior Planner, at the Auburn Community Development Department at 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603; phone (530) 823-4211 ext 140.

Update - 12/22/10
City Council Hearing on 1/13/11
Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP) and Study Areas Project

The City of Auburn City Council will hold a public hearing for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan and Study Areas Project and Appeal on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 6:00pm in the Auburn City Council Chambers.

The City Council staff report and associated documents for the hearing are available below, or at the Auburn City Clerk's office at 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603; phone (530) 823-4211 ext 112.

The documents for the Planning Commission hearing on November 16th are available here:
City Council Staff Report for 1/13/11

Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Appeal Application by Mark Smith dated November 24, 2010
Attachment 2 - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - September 21, 2010 (minutes to come later)
Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - November 16, 2010 (minutes to come later)
Attachment 4 - Access Comparison
Attachment 5 - Access Illustrations
a. Attachment 5.a - Access for 1-5 Units
b. Attachment 5.b - Access for 6-75 Units
c. Attachment 5.c - Access for 75+ Units

Exhibits:
Exhibit A - Resolution for Certification of EIR (Draft EIR + Final EIR); Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations; and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan and Study Areas Project
Exhibit B - Resolution for General Plan Amendment for the BRSP, Plan Area 1, and Study Areas
Exhibit C - Resolution for Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan
Exhibit D - Ordinance for Rezone of BRSP Plan Area 1 and Study Areas 1-4
Exhibit E - Ordinance for Development Agreement with Baltimore Ravine Investors LLC for BRSP Plan Area 1 (amended DA to come later)
Exhibit F - Resolution for Large Lot Tentative Map for Plan Area 1
Exhibit G - Resolution for Statement of Reasons to Permit Development in a Mineral Resource Zone

Update - 12/20/10
Final Environmental Impact Report
Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP) and Study Areas Project

The Final Environmental Impact Report for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP) and Study Areas Project is available below or at the Auburn Community Development Department at 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603; phone (530) 823-4211 ext 140.
Title Page
Introduction
Text Changes
Commentor's List
Response to Comments
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Appendix D - Revised Air Quality

Update - 11/10/10
Planning Commission Hearing
Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP) and Study Areas Project

The City of Auburn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan and Study Areas Project on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 6:00pm in the Auburn City Council Chambers.

The Planning Commission Staff Report and associated documents for the hearing are available below, or at the Auburn Community Development Department at 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603; phone (530) 823-4211 ext 140.

The documents for the Planning Commission hearing on November 16th are available here:

Planning Commission Agenda for 11/16/10
Planning Commission Staff Report for 11/16/10 with Attachments
Exhibit A- Resolution 10-12 (certifying the project EIR)
Exhibit B- Resolution 10-13 (recommending approval of the GPA, SPA, Rezone, and DA)
Exhibit C- Resolution 10-14 (approving the Large Lot Tentative Map for BRSP Plan Area 1)
Exhibit D- Planning Commission Resolution 10-14 10-15 (recommending adoption of the Statement of Reasons to permit development in a Mineral Resource Zone)

Update - 9/10/10
Planning Commission Hearing
Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP) and Study Areas Project

The City of Auburn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan and Study Areas Project on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 6:00pm in the Auburn City Council Chambers. No action will be taken at this hearing.
The Planning Commission Staff Report and supporting documents for the hearing are available below, or at the Auburn Community Development Department at 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603; phone (530) 823-4211 ext 140.

The following documents for the Planning Commission are available here:

Planning Commission Agenda for 9/21/10
Planning Commission Staff Report for 9/21/10
Exhibit A- Project Location and Features
Exhibit B - Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (see 10/30/09 entry below)
Exhibit C- Addendum to the BRSP - July 7, 2010
Exhibit D - Draft EIR for the BRSP and Study Area Project (see 6/9/10 entry below)
Exhibit E - Planning Commission Staff Report for DEIR review - July 13, 2010
Exhibit F - Planning Commission Minutes for DEIR review (draft) - July 13, 2010
Exhibit G - Planning Commission Staff Report - December 15, 2009
Exhibit H - Planning Commission Minutes - December 15, 2009
Exhibit I - Planning Commission Staff Report for Site Tours - March 26, 2010
Exhibit J - Planning Commission Staff Report for MRZ-2b review - August 3, 2010
Exhibit K - Planning Commission Minutes for MRZ-2b review (draft) - August 3, 2010
Exhibit L - Existing and Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations
Exhibit M- Existing and Proposed Zoning
Exhibit N - Large Lot Tentative Map
Exhibit O - Draft Development Agreement
a. Development Agreement
b. Exhibits
Exhibit P - MRZ Statement of Reasons
Exhibit Q- Herdal Drive Extension Cross-Sections
Exhibit R - Staff Memorandum regarding BRSP Access - March 26, 2010
Exhibit S - Ubora Memorandum regarding BRSP Access - September 1, 2010
Sierra Club Endorsement Letter

Update - 9/1/10
Planning Commission Public Hearing Notice
Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP) and Study Areas Project

The City of Auburn Planning Commission will hold public hearings for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan and Study Areas Project on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 and Tuesday, November 16, 2010.
A copy of the Public Notice is available here.

Update - 7/9/10
Public Hearing - BRSP Draft EIR

The City of Auburn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 13th starting at 5:00 p.m. in the Auburn City Council Chambers to take public comment on the adequacy of the Draft Environmental Impact Report prepared by the City for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan and Study Area project. No action will be taken by the Planning Commission at the hearing.

A copy of the Planning Commission agenda is available here.
A copy of the Planning Commission staff report is available here.

Update - 7/9/10
BRSP Addendum

Following the release of the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP) in October, 2009, several changes have been made to the proposed project. A summary of the proposed changes to the specific plan, as well as the documents illustrating those changes, is attached here.
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Update - 6/10/10
Notice of Intent to Permit Development in a Mineral Resource Zone in the City of Auburn Urban Reserve

The City of Auburn is processing an application for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan, which is located in the 406-acre Urban Reserve area. The State Geologist has classified most of this area as MRZ-2b, an area with significant inferred resources. Prior to permitting development in the MRZ-2b area, the City must approve a Statement of Reasons and submit the statement to the California Division of Mines and Geology for review.

The Notice of Intent is provided here.
The draft Statement of Reasons is provided here.

Comment Period: The comment period is June 9 through August 9, 2010. Written comments should be directed to the following address by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 2010.

Adrienne L. Graham, AICP, Consulting Planner
Auburn Community Development Department
1225 Lincoln Way, Room 3
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: 916-206-0135
Fax: (530) 885-5508
algraham@surewest.net

Public Meeting: A public hearing to receive oral comments on the draft Statement of Reasons will be held during this comment period on Tuesday, August 3, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the City of Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, California.

Update - 6/9/10
Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan and Study Areas Draft EIR

The City of Auburn has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) to evaluate the environmental effects of the proposed Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan and Study Area project located in the City of Auburn. The Draft EIR is available below or from the City of Auburn, Community Development Department, 1225 Lincoln Way, Room 3, Auburn, California, 95603; phone: (530) 823-4211 ext 136. A copy of the Draft EIR is also available to review at the Auburn Placer County Library at 350 Nevada Street; Auburn, CA 95603.

Comment Period: The comment period on the Draft EIR is June 8 through July 23, 2010. Written comments on the adequacy of the Draft EIR should be directed to the following address by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2010.

Adrienne L. Graham, AICP, Consulting Planner
Auburn Community Development Department
1225 Lincoln Way, Room 3
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: 916-206-0135
Fax: (530) 885-5508
algraham@surewest.net

Public Meeting: A public hearing to receive oral comments on the adequacy of the Draft EIR will also be held during this comment period on Tuesday, July 13, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the City of Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, California.

1. The following documents are available is association with the BRSP DEIR:
Cover and Table of Contents (3.01 MB Zipped)
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Summary of Effects
Chapter 3: Project Description (120.MB Zipped)
Chapter 4: Plan Consistency and Demographics (2.58.MB Zipped)
Chapter 5.0: Introduction to Analysis
Chapter 5.1: Aesthetics and Visual Resources (15.MB Zipped)
Chapter 5.2: Air Quality and Climate Change
Chapter 5.3: Biological Resources (12.8 MB Zipped)
Chapter 5.4: Cultural and Paleontological Resources
Chapter 5.5: Geology, Soils, and Mineral Resources (8.78 MB Zipped)
Chapter 5.6: Hazards, Hazardous Material, and Public Safety
Chapter 5.7: Hydrology and Water Quality (4.06 MB Zipped)
Chapter 5.8: Noise and Vibration (3.43 MB Zipped)
Chapter 5.9: Public Services
Chapter 5.10: Public Utilities
Chapter 5.11: Transportation and Circulation
Chapter 6: Other CEQA Considerations
Chapter 7: Project Alternatives (9.95 MB Zipped)
Chapter 8: Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chapter 9: References
Chapter 10: Report Preparation

Figure 1 of the NOA is available here.
Figure 2 of the NOA is available here.

Update - 4/26/2010
Updated Herdal Drive Street Sections

The project proponent has submitted updated street section information for the proposed extension of Herdal Drive. The updated information is available here .

Update - 4/23/2010
Public Tours of the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan Site

In order to enhance the public's understanding of the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan site, the City is scheduling two opportunities for members of the public to tour the BRSP site with City staff and the project proponent. The tours will be held on Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm each day; rain or shine. A copy of the tour notice with additional information is available here .

Any person(s) interested in attending the tour must RSVP to the City of Auburn Community Development Department by not later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 5. Please submit RSVP's to:
Adrienne L. Graham, AICP, Consulting Planner
City of Auburn
Community Development Department
1225 Lincoln Way, Room 3
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: 916-206-0135
Fax: (530) 885-5508
algraham@surewest.net

Update - 3/23/10
Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan Site Tour

On Friday, March 26, 2010, the Auburn Planning Commission will conduct a site tour of the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP) and surrounding area(s). The tour is designed to provide the Commissioners with an understanding of the physical characteristics of the plan area, the circulation system, views into and from the BRSP, and key features of both Plan Area 1 and Future Plan Area 2. The site tour will be conducted by vehicle and is expected to take about 3 hours. The tour is open to the public, though individuals need to provide their own transportation (4-wheel drive is recommended). Additional details regarding the hearing and the site tour are provided with the Agenda which is available here and the Staff Report (with supporting documents) which is available here.
If you have any questions about the site tour, please contact Adrienne Graham, Project Planner (916-206-0135) or Reg Murray, Senior Planner (530-823-4211 ext 140)

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Update - 3/19/10
Addendum to the Revised Notice of Preparation

On December 27, 2007, the City of Auburn issued a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan and Study Areas project (proposed project). A revised NOP was released in April 2009 to notify the public and agencies of changes made to the proposed project. Since that time, the applicant has revised the circulation plan. The revised circulation plan would use Rogers Lane rather than Perry Ranch Road as the secondary access for Plan Area 1.

The City is circulating an Addendum (below) to the April 2009 NOP to inform interested parties of the proposed change, and to solicit comments on the revised access proposal as it relates to the EIR analysis. Comments made in response to the December 2007 and April 2009 NOPs will be considered in preparation of the Draft EIR, so previously submitted comments do not need to be resubmitted. The comment period is from March 19 to April 9, 2010.

The Notice of Availability for the Addendum to the Revised Notice of Preparation is available here
The Addendum to the Revised Notice of Preparation is available here

Update - 1/6/2010
Herdal Drive Street Sections

During the December 15, 2009 Planning Commission hearing, the proponent discussed three design options for the extension of Herdal Drive. The three cross section designs for the Herdal Drive extension can be found here .

Update - 12/16/09
Planning Commission Power Point Presentation

At the December 15, 2009 Planning Commission hearing, the Community Development Department staff report was summarized with a Power Point presentation. That presentation can be found here and is also available on request from the Auburn Community Development Department; 1225 Lincoln Way, California, Auburn, CA 95603, 530-823-4211 ext 140.

Update - 12/8/09
Planning Commission Staff Report

The City of Auburn Community Development Department prepared a staff report for the Planning Commission hearing being held on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. The staff report can be downloaded from the City website here . The staff report is also available on request from the Auburn Community Development Department; 1225 Lincoln Way, California, Auburn, CA 95603 or by calling 530-823-4211 ext 140.

Update - 11/23/09
Public Hearing Notice

The City of Auburn will hold a public hearing before the Planning Commission to review the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan (BRSP). The hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at 6pm in the Council Chambers at the Auburn City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is to provide an overview of the proposed BRSP and to take public comment on the plan. No action will be taken on the plan at this Planning Commission meeting. Additional hearings on the BRSP, the adjacent Study Areas and the associated EIR will be held in 2010.
A copy of the public notice can be found here and is also available on request from the Auburn Community Development Department; 1225 Lincoln Way, California, Auburn, CA 95603, 530-823-4211 ext 140.

Update- 10/30/2009
BRSP Public Review Draft

The proponent for the BRSP recently submitted the Public Review Draft of the Baltimore Ravine specific plan document. The following link will take you to the BRSP document . The BRSP is also available for review, and copies are available (at cost) in the Auburn Community Development Department, 1225 Lincoln Way.
The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the BRSP is still in the process of being prepared. At this time, the schedule for public review of the Draft Specific Plan and the Draft EIR have not been finalized. More specific schedule information will be posted as it becomes available.

Update- 4/9/09
Revised BSRP proposal

Maps for the Current revised BRSP proposal:

BRSP Land Use Map (2 MB)- 4/9/09
BRSP Comparison Exhibit (2 MB) - 4/9/09
BRSP and Study Areas Exhibit (835 KB) - 4/9/09

Documents for the Current revised BSRP proposal:

Notice of Preparation for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan EIR (4 MB)- 4/9/09
Availability of the Notice of Preparation for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan EIR (4 MB)- 4/9/09

Update - 12/3/08

Work continues on the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan and EIR. The schedule for the BRSP has been extended, due largely to changes in market conditions. The City and BRSP LLC are reviewing, discussing and refining the draft Specific Plan. The Environmental Impact Report is being prepared. At this time, the City anticipates that the Draft Specific Plan and Draft EIR will be circulated to the public and agencies sometime in 2009. More specific schedule information will be posted as it becomes available.

Initial BRSP proposal (2007/2008)

Maps for the initial BRSP (with associated study Areas):

Baltimore Ravine Site Map (1 MB)- December 20, 2007
Baltimore Ravine Study Areas (128 KB)- December 20, 2007

Documents related to the ongoing processing of the specific plan:

Workshop Presentation (445 KB) - 1/22/08
Workshop and EIR Scoping Meeting (54 KB) - 1/16/08
Notice of Preparation for the Baltimore Ravine Specific Plan EIR (4 MB) - 12/27/07
Availability of Notice of Preparation (2 MB) – 12/27/07

Contact Information

If you have questions for the City of Auburn regarding the specific plan, please contact:

Adrienne L. Graham, AICP, Consulting Planner
City of Auburn - Community Development Department
1225 Lincoln Way, Rm 3
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: 916-206-0135
Fax: 530-885-5508
algraham@surewest.net

If you have questions or comments for the project proponent, please contact:

Stephen Des Jardins
Baltimore Ravine LLC
130 Diamond Creek Place, Suite 1
Roseville, CA 95747
Phone: 916-786-8158
Fax: 916-786-5750
sld@dcpltd.com