Laserfiche WebLink
�••. RECIEVED <br /> S J C O G, Inc. FEB 2 1 2008 <br /> ommuni ev lent Dept. <br /> 555 East Weber Avenue • Stockton,CA 95202 • (209)468-3913 • FAX(20 )468-1084 <br /> San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation & <br /> Open Space Plan (SJMSCP) <br /> SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LEAD AGENCY <br /> ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG, Inc. <br /> To: Kevin Swanson, San Joaquin County Community Development Department <br /> From: Anne-Marie Poggio-Castillou, SJCOG, Inc. <br /> Date: Feb 19, 2008 <br /> Re: Lead Agency Project Title: N/A <br /> Lead Agency Project Number: PA- 0800005 (UP) <br /> Assessor Parcel Number(s): 253-130-19, -26 <br /> Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: 12.5 acres <br /> Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Multi-Purpose Land (133: Landfills) and Agriculture(C34 <br /> Row and Field Crop) <br /> Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. <br /> Dear Mr. Swanson: <br /> SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed application PA- 0800005 (UP) This project involves a Use Permit for an <br /> expansion of an existing solid waste processing and recycling facility: The project will include the <br /> expansion of 11,950 square feet to an existing 41,000 square foot building, and expand the tipping floor by <br /> 18,200 square feet. The project will increase the capacity of the facility from 1,000 tons per day to 2,500 <br /> tons per day. The operation will be expanded by 12.5 acres to the south. This project is located on the west <br /> side of S. MacArthur Drive, 1.1 miles south of Linne Road, in Tracy. (30703 S. MacArthur Drive) <br /> San Joaquin County is a signatory to San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open <br /> Space Plan (SJMSCP). Participation in the SJMSCP satisfies requirements of both the state and federal <br /> endangered species acts, and ensures that the impacts are mitigated below a level of significance in <br /> compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Although participation in the SJMSCP is <br /> voluntary, lead agents should be aware that if project applicants choose against participating in the <br /> SJMSCP, they will be required to provide alternative mitigation in an amount and kind equal to that provided <br /> in the SJMSCP. <br /> This project is subject to the SJMSCP and is located within the unmapped land use area. Per <br /> requirements of the SJMSCP, unmapped projects are subject to case-by-case review. This can be a 90 day <br /> process and it is recommended that the project applicant contact SJMSCP staff as early as possible. <br /> After this project is approved by the Habitat Technical Advisory Committee and the SJCOG Inc. Board, the <br /> following process must occur to participate in the SJMSCP: <br /> • Schedule a SJMSCP Biologist to perform a pre-construction survey prior to any ground <br /> disturbance <br /> • Sign and Return Incidental Take Minimization Measures to SJMSCP staff(given to <br /> project applicant after pre-construction survey is completed) <br /> • Pay appropriate fee based on SJMSCP findings <br /> • Receive your Certificate of Payment and release the required permit <br /> If you have any questions, please call (209) 468-3913. <br />