Flying Cloud Gaming and Entertainment Facility
5 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2005012029
Lead Agency
Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California
Document Title
Flying Cloud Gaming and Entertainment Facility
Document Type
FIN - Final Document
Received
Present Land Use
Rancheria lands are not subject to Amador County jurisdiction. Lands are located within the "A-M" (Agricultural Marginal) General Plan designation and are located within the "X" (Special Use District) Zoning District.
Document Description
The Tribe is proposing to construct a multi-level gaming and entertainment facility on approximately 17-acre portion of the 67.5 acre rancheria. The Total square footage, including the non-gaming area with all auxiliary services and spaces, will encompass approximately 245,405 sf. The facility will include 55,000 sf of gaming including 2,000 slot machines and 80 gaming tables. Additional amenties will include restaurant dining areas, an entertainmnet lounge, a small retail shop, and a multipurpose ballroom, as well as "back of house" areas including surveillance, admin/finannce/accouting offices, maintenance, housekeeping, etc. The proposal includes construction of a multi-level parking garage adjoining the gaming facility providing approximately 3,600 spaces. The parking garage will have nine levels including loading docks, warehouse space and other maintenance and employee space. The tertiary treatment plant will be constructed on-site to treat wastewater. The tribe will purchase potable water from multiple private and public sources off-site in the preliminary stages of facility operation. The tribe is engaged in research and exploration activities for the development of long-term potable water sources.
Contact Information
Name
Rhonda L. Morningstar Pope
Agency Name
Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Ione
Counties
Amador
Cross Streets
Coal Mine Road / Buena Vista Road
Zip
95640
Total Acres
15
Parcel #
012-100-005
State Highways
88
Schools
Camanche Reservoir
Waterways
Jackson Creek, Dry Creek, Mokelumne River
Township
5N
Range
10E
Section
19
Base
MDBM
Other Location Info
Tribal Lands
Notice of Completion
State Reviewing Agencies
Cal Fire, California Department of Conservation (DOC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region 2 (CDFW), California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), California Department of Justice, Attorney General's Office, California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 10 (DOT), California Highway Patrol, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), Department of General Services (DGS), Department of Water Resources, Office of Emergency Services, California, Office of Historic Preservation, Resources Agency, California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Sacramento Region 5 (RWQCB), State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights
State Reviewing Agency Comments
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Sacramento Region 5 (RWQCB), State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights
Development Types
Water Facilities (Type Well), Other (Casino & Entertainment), Transportation:Other (Parking Structure), Waste Treatment:Other (Wastewater Facility)
Local Actions
Tribal Development
Project Issues
Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Air Quality, Cultural Resources, Cumulative Effects, Drainage/Absorption, Flood Plain/Flooding, Geology/Soils, Growth Inducement, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Land Use/Planning, Mineral Resources, Noise, Population/Housing, Public Services, Recreation, Transportation, Wetland/Riparian, Wildfire, Wildlife, Gambling Addiction
Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.