CC 2020-07-14_08h Approval of Installation of Irrigation Wells_Fair Oaks Ave_R
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL ROBESON, ACTING CITY MANAGER / PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR
BY: PATRICK HOLUB, ASSISTANT PLANNER
SHANE TAYLOR, UTILITES MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) IRRIGATION WELLS ON PROPERTY
ZONED AGRICULTURE; LOCATION – 500 FAIR OAKS AVENUE;
APPLICANT – LEROY SARUWATARI
DATE: JULY 14, 2020
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Approval of the request would allow the property owner to apply for two (2) new irrigation
wells through County Environmental Health.
IMPACT TO FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no direct funding impact anticipated as a result of this request.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the request by Leroy
Saruwatari to drill and install two (2) new wells for irrigation water on an existing
agricultural parcel at 500 Fair Oaks Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
The City has received a request from Mr. Leroy Saruwatari, owner of the agricultural
parcel located at 500 Fair Oaks Avenue, to drill and install two (2) new irrigation wells in
order to provide water for agricultural crops. Four (4) wells currently exist on the property.
The existing wells are too shallow (<100’) and are not currently providing enough supply.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF TWO
(2) IRRIGATION WELLS ON PROPERTY ZONED AGRICULTURE; LOCATION – 500
FAIR OAKS AVENUE; APPLICANT – LEROY SARUWATARI
JULY 14, 2020
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ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 requires Council approval for new or
replacement wells or abandonment of existing wells. Approval to drill a well may be
granted if the Council determines: 1) the well will neither deplete nor contaminate the City
water supply; and 2) service from the City’s water system is neither practical nor feasible.
Depletion or Contamination
The new wells will provide irrigation water to the existing approximately thirty-two (32)
acre agricultural field along the north side of Fair Oaks Avenue. The existing wells are not
producing a sufficient volume of water to irrigate the land adequately. The project is
conditioned to install a meter on the new wells to track usage. The property is within the
adjudicated Santa Maria Groundwater Basin and the property owner retains overlying
water rights. As conditioned, the wells will not deplete nor contaminate the City’s water
supply.
Practicality of Supply from the City’s Water System
The agricultural fields that include the subject parcel also utilize several other irrigation
wells along Fair Oaks Avenue and Valley Road. By policy, the City does not supply
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF TWO
(2) IRRIGATION WELLS ON PROPERTY ZONED AGRICULTURE; LOCATION – 500
FAIR OAKS AVENUE; APPLICANT – LEROY SARUWATARI
JULY 14, 2020
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agricultural properties with potable water, therefore, this property requires the use of a
well in order to be viable as a productive agricultural operation.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the installation of two (2) new
irrigation wells;
2. Do not adopt the attached Resolution approving the installation of two (2) new
irrigation wells;
3. Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
The wells will provide water supply to an agricultural property for irrigation needs.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified to drill the requested wells and it is not anticipated
to create additional impact to the portion of the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been
determined that this project is Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA
Guidelines regarding new construction or conversion of small structures.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted in at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
Attachments:
1. Well Permit Application
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF TWO
(2) NEW IRRIGATION WELLS ON PROPERTY ZONED
AGRICULTURE; LOCATED AT 500 FAIR OAKS AVENUE;
APPLIED FOR BY LEROY SARUWATARI
WHEREAS, Leroy Saruwatari has submitted an application to drill and install two (2)
new irrigation wells at 500 Fair Oaks Avenue in Arroyo Grande; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 requires City Council review and
approval of all new or replacement wells.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby resolves as follows:
1. The City Council finds the proposed irrigation wells will neither deplete nor
contaminate the City water supply and are needed to serve the properties for
agricultural purposes.
2. Based upon the fact that the City does not supply agricultural property with
potable water, connection to the City’s water infrastructure is not feasible.
3. The City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby approves the application
to drill and install two (2) new irrigation wells at 500 Fair Oaks Avenue, subject
to the conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference.
On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member ,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of July 2020.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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_________________________________________
CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________________
KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
________________________________________
BILL ROBESON, ACTING CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________________
TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION NO.
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TWO (2) NEW IRRIGATON WELLS
500 FAIR OAKS AVENUE
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all State, County and City
requirements as are applicable to this project.
2. The installation of the wells shall occur in substantial conformance with the
application and plans on file in the Public Works Department office.
3. The applicant shall comply with all the conditions of the City Council
Resolution adopted on July 14, 2020, as well as the terms, conditions, and
standards specified in the written permit issued by the County of San Luis
Obispo Public Health Department.
4. The applicant shall agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its
agents, officers, and employees harmless, at its sole expense from any action
brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees because of said
approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall
reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any court costs and
attorney’s fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be
required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but
such participation shall not relieve applicant of their obligations under this
condition.
5. This approval shall expire on July 14, 2022, unless a drilling permit is obtained
from the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department. Time
extensions may be requested in conformation with the Arroyo Grande
Municipal Code.
6. The applicant shall install a meter on the new well heads and report annual
pumping amounts to the City Public Works Department by December 31st.
7. A copy of the well/driller report required by the provisions of Section 13751 of
the Water Code of the State shall be submitted to the Public Works
Department upon completion of the construction of the wells.
8. The applicant shall obtain permits for all electrical connections required for the
new well pumps.
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ATTACHMENT 1
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO HEALTH AGENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION
2156 Sierra Way STE. 8, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
PO Box 1489, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Phone: (805) 781-5544 Fax: (805) 78 1-4211
Email: ehs@co.slo.ca.us
onstruction D Repair/Modification D Replacement
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WELL PERMIT APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION' REPAIR, OR MODIFICATION OF WATER WEUS
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Assessor's Parcel Number OO(o -,) L/I -()Ir Site served by a water company, agency or district? uJ..-No □ Yes
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I hereby agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the County of San Luis Obispo and the State of California pertaining to well
construction, destruction, repair or mod ification . Within sixty days after completion of the well, I will fu rn ish EnvironmMtal Health Services with a well
completion rfM)ort and water q uality test results. This application becomes a valid permit following sign off by Environmental Health Services.
~HALL NOT OOMMENCE UNTIL THIS APPUCATION IS APPROVED
Contractor Signature -F~--=-~~-:_~-:_~-:_ _______ Prlnted Name tt /~ Date _ _..,..........,,__ __ _
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Intended Use:
Construction D Repair/Modification D Replacement
D Domestic Private ~gation/Agriculture D Commercial
D Public/Community Water System D Stock D Industrial
Public Water System Name __________________ contact. __________________ _
(If Different From owner)
Parcel Size (acres) lf. 7--J---: Is proposed well located within city limits? D No D Yes Name of city ________ _
D Paso Robles GWB O Edna GWB D Cuyama GWB D Los Osos GWB ~a Maria GWB D Coastal Zone O Lake Nacimiento D Sensitive Resource Area
Basin Name. ___________ Sub-Basin Name ___________ Target Aquifer/Basin _________ _
Do you anticipate drilling into a water bearing formation that has the potential to degrade a higher quality aquifer? D Yes Enilo
If yes, please explain: _________________________________________ _
Is there any known potential to encounter a water bearing forma~ w!)!re levels of water quality constituents such as nitrate, selenium,
hydrogen sulfide, boron, organics, etc., are a concern? D Yes uJ-No If yes, please explain: _______________ _
Geologist letter attached: D Yes No (Required for wells over 800' OR equal to or deeper than the sub-area thresholds in the PRGWB)
Other attachments: D Construction Plan/Diagram D Land Use Permit D Coastal Zone Permit
D Air Rotary D Reverse Rotary D Cable Tool D Other ____________ _
Exploration Hole: Exploration/Borehole Depth J-oo ft. Exploration/ Borehole Diameter _ _,_/_O=-___ in.
Conductor casing: Conductor Depth, _____ ft. Diameter ______ in. Material _____ Seal Depth _____ ft.
Boring: Boring Depth ;:).DC> ft. Boring Diameter --":}__'-L(+----in.
Well Casing:o:Pr9duction Casing Depth :J.oQ ft.
Size CLY / Le
Thickness/Gauge/ASTM sched. JJ}l J-( D Steel l:!:tP!astic Dstainless D Other _________ _
Diameter _,_/2=:= __ i.n. Gravel Pack/ Gravel
AnnularSeal: Depth ,f[) ft. DNeatCement l!'.lsandCement L, sack mix Oather _________ _
Seal Method: ~mped with tremie pipe D Other _______ D Retardant/Accelerator (name) ________ _
WELL PROPOSAL/CONSTRUCTION MODIFICATIONS NOTE: NOT APPROVED UNTIL SIGNED BELOW
Date: ______ Description: ____________________________________ _
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY"-PROJECT MODIFICATIONS EVALUATION
Received by: _.;. ____ _.;._..,_ ___ ~_ ...... _Evaluated by:_· .----'-"-'-_;,---'----""'-_;,~-Date:--'--""'--'--'-'
□ Approved □ Denied □ ApprQveclwith Conditions:-----"-'"---'------------'--'-'--"'-'----
COMPLETE AND ATTACH REQUIRED SCALED PLOT PLAN AND ANY REQUIRED LAND USE PERMITS OR GEOLOGIC REPORTS AS APPLICABLE
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WELL PERMIT PLOT PLAN
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
2156 SIERRA WAY STE. 8/PO BOX 1489
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93401
PHONE: (805)781-5544, FAX (805)781-4211
EMAIL: EHS@CO.SLO.CA.US
SCALE: ¼" = 25'
INDICATE BELOW THE EXACT LOCATION OF PROPOSED WELL WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITHIN A 200 FOOT RADIUS: PROPERTY LINES,
EASEMENTS, WATER BODIES OR WATER COURSES, DRAINAGE PATTERN, ROADS, EXISTING WELLS, SEWERS AND PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS,
ANIMAL ENCLOSURES AND ANY OTHER CONCENTRATED SOURCES OF POLLUTION. INCLUDE DIMENSIONS. ALL PROPOSED WELL SITES SHALL BE
DESIGNATED WITH A FLAGGED SURVEYOR'S STAKE LABELED "WELL SITE." DRILLING SHALL NOT COMMENCE UNTIL THIS APPLICATION IS APPROVED.
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