The building of 800 homes for the proposed development of Clover Valley Lakes will require an additional Off-Site Sewer Line.  Because existing Sewer Lines can accommodate only 180 more new homes, a new sewer line will have to be built.  Here is the projected impact to our neighborhood and the streets of Rawhide, Clover Valley, Midas ,Argonaut and Union:  

 

Ø       9000 Linear Feet of Sewer Line (1.7 miles) to be installed ripping a 10’ wide by 12’ deep trench in the Streets of:

o        Rawhide

o        Midas

o        Argonaut

o        Union

 

According to the Environmental Impact Report, prepared for the The City of Rocklin the new sewer line will:

 

“Disrupt the daily routines of residents” and the “impact (of the new sewer lines) would be considered SIGNIFICANT”. 

 

“The anticipated duration of the construction activities would be 90 to 180 WORKING days” (4.5 MONTHS to 9 MONTHS).  The report also indicates the construction duration is “dependent on factors including the weather and unforeseen obstructions such as impenetrable rock layers”.

 

“The Development phase of the proposed sewer-line extension would be expected to produce SUBSTANTIAL NOISE during construction hours.  Therefore, the impact would be considered SIGNIFICANT”

 

“Blasting would potentially become necessary if impenetrable rock layers are found”.

 

“The impact of the proposed (sewer) project on local transportation would be considered SIGNIFICANT”.

 

 “The construction within Clover Valley Creek, Antelope Creek and associated riparian areas would unavoidably loosen soil particles and therefore result in a temporary increase in siltation of the creek and downstream waterways” causing erosion and possible flooding for the people living on Rawhide, Clover Valley and Midas.

 

The impact of building the new sewer line would “potentially damage the ecosystem in the valley”.

 

Clover Valley Park will be torn up to add this sewer line, destroying several oaks and other trees and plants.

 

The Sewer Line will cross the creek “several times”.  Private property owners could have some of their trees and shrubs removed from their property to accomidate for this sewer line.

 

The building of less than 180 homes in Clover Valley, instead of 800 homes, would eliminate the sewer line that would have to be constructed in our neighborhood.  Please call  the mayor and city council members and let them know how you feel. 

 

Who really benefits from this new sewer line??