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U Topsoil Removal The applicant is proposing to remove the topsoil and distribute it off the site. According to Development Title Section 9-1415.3[g], in agricultural areas,the topsoil shall be set aside, and upon completion of an excavation,the topsoil shall be replaced and the site leveled in conformance with the excavation permit. This requirement may be waived if the property is to be rehabilitated for a use, other than agriculture,which is consistent with the General Plan, or if a soils report indicates the replacement of the topsoil will not enhance the agricultural suitability of the property. The applicants obtained the services of A&L Western Agricultural Laboratories to conduct soil studies and provide a soil analysis report. A&L identified the steps to be taken in order to maximize the remaining soil's fertility, if the Quarry Excavation permit is approved, resulting in approximately three(3)feet of topsoil being removed. See Attachment A for the soil analysis report. Reclamation Plan The reclamation portion of the project will be to provide a pasture for horses in the area that was excavated. The purpose of the Quarry Excavation application is to reshape the existing project site so that the land can be irrigated using the existing wells at the locations shown on the quarry excavation plan. The land will be put into pasture as the site is graded to the design elevations.The sources of water for the project are the existing wells located on the project site. The applicant has indicated`that a water truck will be provided to control dust from the project during grading. Native American Heritage Commission On August 15, 2001, the Native American Heritage Commission(NAHC) responded to the Community Development Departmentwith a memo requesting that the applicant pursue the following actions! • Contact the appropriate Information Center for a records search; • Prepare a professional report detailing the findings and recommendations of the records search and field survey;and • Contact the NAHC for(1)a Sacred Lands File Check and (2)to obtain a list of appropriate Native American Contacts for consultation concerning the project site and assist in the mitigation measures. The Central California Information Center(Department of Anthropology-California State University, Stanislaus)indicates that no archaeological resources have been reported in the area and that although one prehistoric occupation and burial site has been recorded, it is far away enough that it is not likely to be impacted by this project. The Central California Information Center does recommend, however,that a survey of all open(unpaved)areas be performed by a qualified professional archaeologist. The NAHC completed a record search of the sacred lands file which failed to indicate the presence of Native American cultural resources in the immediate project area. The NAHC recommended that Kathy Perez(a Native American Contact for San Joaquin County)be contacted regarding any further knowledge of cultural resources in the project area. Ms. Perez informed the Community Development Department that she did not anticipate the project being detrimental to any cultural resources in the project area. However, if Native American remains are found during excavation,the County Coroner and the Native American Heritage Commission,Sacramento,are to be notified immediately for recommended procedures. Neighbor Concerns On August 29, 2001,the Community Development Department received a letter of concern from a neighbor adjacent to the project site regarding the following questions: San Joaquin County QX-01-11Noceti Farms Community Development Page 4