EXHIBIT 2-B

 

Proposed “Impact Based” WDS Permit Review System

(Level of Review Based on Potential Impacts)

 

USE

LOCATION

Carmel Valley Basin/Watershed

Sensitive Use Areas

Other Areas

Cal-Am Area

Land Use/Type

Parcel Size

(acres)

Est Use

(AFY)

Uplands

>1000’ from well or SER*

Uplands

<1000’ from well or SER*

Laguna Seca Subarea

Seaside

Coastal Subarea

C.V. Alluvium

Non-Cal-Am Highlands, Hwy 68 upland, Aguajito

Min. review if within “Main” Cal-Am service area (MPWRS)

1 parcel  - residential

≤1

<1

1

2

3

3

3***

Exempt

2

1 parcel  

1-2.5

1-2.5

1

2

3

3

3***

Exempt

2

1 parcel  

2.5-10

2.5-10

2

2

4

4

4***

1

2

1 parcel   

10-40+

10+

2

3

4

4

4

3

3

 

2 parcels - residential

<1**

<1

1

2

3

3

3***

Exempt

2

2 parcels  

1-2.5

1-2.5

1

2

3

3

3***

Exempt

2

2 parcels  

2.5-10

2.5-10

2

3

4

4

4

1

2

2 parcels  

10-40

10+

2

3

4

4

4

3

3

 

3+ parcels - residential

<1**

<1

3

3

3

3

4

3

2

3+ parcels   

1-2.5

1-2.5

3

3

3

3

4

3

2

3+ parcels   

2.5-10

2.5-10

4

4

3

3

4

3

2

3+ parcels  

10-40

10+

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

 

New Subdivision

< 2.5

< 2.5

3

3

4

4

4

4

3

New Subdivisions (other)

--

--

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

 

Commercial/Industrial

--

< 1

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Commercial/Industrial

--

1-10

4

4

3

3

4

3

4

Commercial/Industrial

--

10+

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

______ White   = level of review unchanged from existing Rules and Regulations                                U:\staff\word\committees\RulesRegsReview\2005\20050503\02\item2_exh2b.doc

______ Grey     = level of review streamlined                                                                                                 revised 4/27/05 by H. Stern

______ Black    = level of review increased

 

Review Level Numbering:

Exempt= No WDS permit needed; ministerial action exempt from CEQA (Guidelines Section 15268 and 15300.1)

1= Permit Waiver (with stipulations and monitoring; discretionary but qualifies for CEQA Categorical Exemption)

2= Staff Permit (discretionary and subject to CEQA review, Findings etc)

3= Public Hearing by Hearing Officer (discretionary and subject to CEQA review, Findings etc)

4= Public Hearing by Board of Directors (discretionary and subject to CEQA review, Findings etc)

 

*              “SER” = Sensitive Environmental Receptor defined by Rule 11 (CV alluvium, CR tributary, Seaside Basin, Pacific Ocean mean high tide

**           Acreages for 2+ parcel systems are analyzed based on total acreage for all parcels

***         If applicant submits either a SWRCB “Domestic Registration” or adequate documentation of riparian rights, then level 2 applies.