May 12, 1971 (8 pages)

> Wednesday, May 12, 1971 The Nevada County.Nugget, — Lot-split ban for Rucker, Fuller _ es ie fins: gs ay The board recessed while County ‘supervisors ‘The state department presactes would be adequate as an we don't get to that area within 3 “swiftly sdibten atguetilact ut ekaty ie iliien det 4 900 interim measure. 90 days the emergency ordinMansfield prepared the ordinterim ordiance to stop subdivid"The planning commission is ance can be re-adopted," Mansance, The vote for adoption was ing through a lot-splitting process in the Rucker and Fuller lakes area. ine? The ordinance, effective immediately establishes a general agriculture district with a minimum of five acre sites within all that certain territory des_eribed.as "sections 5, 7, 8, 9 and 17 of Township 17 North, ~'* Phe ordinance said the actionis for the preservation of public peace, health ‘and safety. The findings were that proposed land divisions ina portion of the unincorporated territory of the county are inconsistent with the recommendation of the general plan, and not in keeping with the final zoning intended for the area, The general plan designates the area special study corridor and general forest, according to Stanley Mansfield, planning director. Mansfield said he is aware that land formerly in an unclassified district was being split as low as 1.7 acres, "We recommend that Nevada county establish emergency zoning for lands adjacent to Fuller Lake which are now being subdivided through the parcel split process," read a letter from Ben Glading, regional manager of the State Department of Fish and Game, The letter to the board pointed out that Fuller Lake is one of the most popular fishing and recreation lakes in the county, and a part of the county's domestic water supply system. It stated that the land along the north shore of the lake is currently being split into parcels ranging from two to five acres. The county sanitarian, according . to the communication, has informally indicated that the lots are too small for effective sewage disposal, and that the small lots being established are contrary to general plan recommendations, Youth program set four days A program for the youth of. the community will be held from Thursday through Sunday afternoon in the Empire High School gym. Features will be music, -education on drugs, etc, The speakers for this event will be Ron and Trena McDougal from Seattle, Washington. They have worked in*many cities the youth and youth authorities along these lines, Everyone is invited, The meetings will begin each evening at 7 with the exception of Sunday which will be at 2:30, A religious emphasis will be added each night to get the youth envolved in the community and its religious education, GRASSHOPPERS No, 335 Grasshoppers No, 335, Cootiette Club, will meet at 8 p.m,. Thursday at the Grass Valley Veterans . Memorial Building, All members. ,are urged to attend, ode catchable rainbow trout per year in Fuller Lake. If lot development along the shore results in impairment of access or water quality the department would be forced to cut back gummi or terminate the catchable trout : plants in Fuller Lake, the letter said. Eric Gerstung, an employe ment Tuesday named companfes which he said are developing the land and selling and splitting it into five acres and lower. He recommended 10-acre minimums for the emergency ordinance. é The planning department and commission anticipate they will complete zoning of the county within a year but have not yet considered this area. Willie Curran believed emergency action should be taken immediately because proposed controls could cause a rush of lot splitting before the board meets again next week. There was considerable dis-— cussion whether the minimums should be five or 10 acres, Mansfield said the ordinance could require the 10-acre minimum but suggested five acres is consistent with the general plan, Chairman Dean Lawrence favored 10 acres, Gerstung indicated the five in the process of zoning, put if field assured the board. . unanimous, ‘It followed her to schoolMEG SAILOR shows students at the Gold Flat School the baby lamb and kid she is raising. 4 = oi shpat ae Meg, 2 4-Her and award winner for her animal projects, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sailor. The 4-Her thought the students might like to see up close and touch the young animals. They did and were delighted at the opportunity. (Union Photo) BANK OF AMEMCANT ESA MEMBER FDC on our money. Add a room or a.new roof. Put down carpeting or modernize the kitchen. A Bank of America home improvement loan can help.Terms are uncomplicated. Theres a minimum of paperwork. Ask your contractor about Bank of America home improvement financing, or stop in at any of our branches for details. You'll see an improvement around the house. BANKoF AMERICA GBR for the business of living ee ee Se SS oeI

> Wednesday, May 12, 1971 The Nevada County.Nugget, — Lot-split ban for Rucker, Fuller _ es ie fins: gs ay The board recessed while County ‘supervisors ‘The state department presactes would be adequate as an we don't get to that area within 3 “swiftly sdibten atguetilact ut ekaty ie iliien det 4 900 interim measure. 90 days the emergency ordinMansfield prepared the ordinterim ordiance to stop subdivid"The planning commission is ance can be re-adopted," Mansance, The vote for adoption was ing through a lot-splitting process in the Rucker and Fuller lakes area. ine? The ordinance, effective immediately establishes a general agriculture district with a minimum of five acre sites within all that certain territory des_eribed.as "sections 5, 7, 8, 9 and 17 of Township 17 North, ~'* Phe ordinance said the actionis for the preservation of public peace, health ‘and safety. The findings were that proposed land divisions ina portion of the unincorporated territory of the county are inconsistent with the recommendation of the general plan, and not in keeping with the final zoning intended for the area, The general plan designates the area special study corridor and general forest, according to Stanley Mansfield, planning director. Mansfield said he is aware that land formerly in an unclassified district was being split as low as 1.7 acres, "We recommend that Nevada county establish emergency zoning for lands adjacent to Fuller Lake which are now being subdivided through the parcel split process," read a letter from Ben Glading, regional manager of the State Department of Fish and Game, The letter to the board pointed out that Fuller Lake is one of the most popular fishing and recreation lakes in the county, and a part of the county's domestic water supply system. It stated that the land along the north shore of the lake is currently being split into parcels ranging from two to five acres. The county sanitarian, according . to the communication, has informally indicated that the lots are too small for effective sewage disposal, and that the small lots being established are contrary to general plan recommendations, Youth program set four days A program for the youth of. the community will be held from Thursday through Sunday afternoon in the Empire High School gym. Features will be music, -education on drugs, etc, The speakers for this event will be Ron and Trena McDougal from Seattle, Washington. They have worked in*many cities the youth and youth authorities along these lines, Everyone is invited, The meetings will begin each evening at 7 with the exception of Sunday which will be at 2:30, A religious emphasis will be added each

night to get the youth envolved in the community and its religious education, GRASSHOPPERS No, 335 Grasshoppers No, 335, Cootiette Club, will meet at 8 p.m,. Thursday at the Grass Valley Veterans . Memorial Building, All members. ,are urged to attend, ode catchable rainbow trout per year in Fuller Lake. If lot development along the shore results in impairment of access or water quality the department would be forced to cut back gummi or terminate the catchable trout : plants in Fuller Lake, the letter said. Eric Gerstung, an employe ment Tuesday named companfes which he said are developing the land and selling and splitting it into five acres and lower. He recommended 10-acre minimums for the emergency ordinance. é The planning department and commission anticipate they will complete zoning of the county within a year but have not yet considered this area. Willie Curran believed emergency action should be taken immediately because proposed controls could cause a rush of lot splitting before the board meets again next week. There was considerable dis-— cussion whether the minimums should be five or 10 acres, Mansfield said the ordinance could require the 10-acre minimum but suggested five acres is consistent with the general plan, Chairman Dean Lawrence favored 10 acres, Gerstung indicated the five in the process of zoning, put if field assured the board. . unanimous, ‘It followed her to schoolMEG SAILOR shows students at the Gold Flat School the baby lamb and kid she is raising. 4 = oi shpat ae Meg, 2 4-Her and award winner for her animal projects, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sailor. The 4-Her thought the students might like to see up close and touch the young animals. They did and were delighted at the opportunity. (Union Photo) BANK OF AMEMCANT ESA MEMBER FDC on our money. Add a room or a.new roof. Put down carpeting or modernize the kitchen. A Bank of America home improvement loan can help.Terms are uncomplicated. Theres a minimum of paperwork. Ask your contractor about Bank of America home improvement financing, or stop in at any of our branches for details. You'll see an improvement around the house. BANKoF AMERICA GBR for the business of living ee ee Se SS oeI