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