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i I Land Use # The General Plan EtR finds that eventual development of planned future growth areas would result in the loss of 9,000 acres of farmland, of which approximately one-half comprises prime farmland. This cumulative impact is considered significant and unavoidable (Michael Paoli and Associates 1989b). The proposed project would result in the loss of up to 591 acres of prime farmland and farmland of statewide importance, which represents as much as 6.6% of farmland lost citywide. Drainage and Water Quality Cumulative development could lead to potential surface and groundwater contamination from urban runoff. This cumulative impact is considered significant (Michael Paoli and Associates 1989b). To mitigate this impact to a less-than-significant level, Stockton adopted a mitigation measure that calls for the use of settlement ponds, source control, pretreatment, enforcement and other nonstructural preventative measures within the storm drainage system to reduce the amount of pollutants entering surface water resources. The proposed project's incremental contribution to cumulative drainage and water quality impacts, even with development of an additional 40 acres on ' the airport property, would be minor. Vegetation and Wildlife planned future growth areas would that eventual development of The General Plan ER finds p result in the loss of 9,000 acres of farmland, of which approximately 3,300 acres are considered to be within or on the fringe of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, an area containing sensitive wildlife and plant habitat. This cumulative impact is considered significant and unavoidable (Michael Paoli and Associates 1989b). Under cumulative conditions, the proposed project would allow for the development of an additional 40 acres on the airport property, which could directly and indirectly affect the site's freshwater marsh habitat. However, the project's incremental contribution to the overall cumulative impact would be minor. Transportation and Circulation The Stockton Metropolitan Airport Master Plan Traffic Study Addendum (KASL Consulting Engineers 1998) contains a cumulative impact analysis that evaluates impacts related to cumulative development of the project site, planned growth in the City, and the development of a major theme park in the Stewart Tract, located approximately 15 miles southwest of the airport property. Tables 13-2, 13-3, and 13-4 summarize the results of that analysis for roadways, freeway ramps, and Stockton Metropolitan Airport Master Plan Chapter 13. Cumulative Impacts Draft Environmental Impact Report 13-3 March 20, 1998