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S J C O G, Inc. <br /> 555 Fast Weber Avenue • Stockton,CA 95202 • (209)235-0600 • FAX(209)235-0438 <br /> San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation&Open Space Plan(SJMSCP) <br /> SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION(RTLJ) <br /> ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG,Inc. <br /> To: Mo Hatef,San Joaquin County Community Development Department <br /> From: Kimberly Juarez,SJCOG, Inc. <br /> Date: June 19,2012 <br /> Local Jurisdiction Project Title: NIA <br /> Assessor Parcel Number(s): 041-240-27 <br /> Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA-1200100 <br /> Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: 7.4 acres(3.4 acres Agriculture habitat land/4.0 acres <br /> Urban habitat land from 2002 project PA-0200237) <br /> Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Agriculture and Urban Habitat Land <br /> Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. <br /> Dear Ms. Hatef: <br /> SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed application PA-1200100. This project consists of a Use Permit application to convert an <br /> existing wholesale lumberyard to an agricultural fertilizer manufacturer and distribution facility in 2 phases. Phase 1 (with <br /> building permits to be issued within 18 months) is for the construction of a 14,400 square foot storage building with truck <br /> docks, storage area for 18-30,000 gallon tanks, and underground plumbing piping. Phase 2 (with building permits to be <br /> issued within 3 years) is the construction of three 500,000 gallon storage tanks, extension of existing rail spur, new rail <br /> spur, a 7,200 square foot addition to the manufacturing building, a 16,800 square foot addition to the warehouse building <br /> for dry material storage,truck scales, and relocate the retention pond. The project is located on the north east corner of <br /> Bozzano Road and Navone Road, east of Stockton. (APN/Address: 2908 N. Bozzano Road, Stockton). <br /> San Joaquin County is a signatory to San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan <br /> (SJMSCP). Participation in the SJMSCP satisfies requirements of both the state and federal endangered species acts, <br /> and ensures that the impacts are mitigated below a level of significance in compliance with the California Environmental <br /> Quality Act (CEQA). The LOCAL JURISDICTION retains responsibility for ensuring that the appropriate Incidental Take <br /> Minimization Measure are properly implemented and monitored and that appropriate fees are paid in compliance with the <br /> SJMSCP. Although participation in the SJMSCP is voluntary, Local Jurisdiction/Lead Agencies should be aware that if <br /> project applicants choose against participating in the SJMSCP, they will be required to provide alternative mitigation in an <br /> amount and kind equal to that provided in the SJMSCP. <br /> This Project is subject to the SJMSCP. This can be up to a 30 day process and it is recommended that the project <br /> applicant contact SJMSCP staff as early as possible. It is also recommended that the project applicant obtain an <br /> information package. httu://www.sicoo.ora <br /> Please contact SJMSCP staff regarding completing the following steps to satisfy SJMSCP requirements: <br /> • Schedule a SJMSCP Biologist to perform a pre-construction survey prior to any ground disturbance <br /> • Sign and Return Incidental Take Minimization Measures to SJMSCP staff(given to project applicant <br /> after pre-construction survey is completed) <br /> • Pay appropriate fee based on SJMSCP findings. Fees shall be paid 1n the amount in effect at the <br /> time of issuance of Building Permit <br /> • Receive your Certificate of Payment and release the required permit <br /> It should be noted that if this project has any potential impacts to waters of the United States(pursuant to Section 404 Clean Water Act),it would require <br /> the project to seek voluntary coverage through the unmapped process under the SJMSCP which could take up to 90 days. It maybe prudent to obtain a <br />