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STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY, GRAY DAVIS, Governor DELTA PROTECTION COMMISSION 14215 RIVER ROAD P.O. BOX 530 WALNUT GROVE, CA 95690 SCP 1 3 Zpfl Phone (916) 776-2290 FAX (916) 776-2293 E-Mail:dpc@citlink.net Home Page: www.delta.ce.9ov Nwq� a1: September 12, 2002 Jennifer Jolley San Joaquin County Community Development Department 1810 East Hazelton Avenue Stockton, CA 95205 Subject: Application QX-98-2; Revision of Approved Actions to Allow a Ten-acre Expansion of the Quarry for a Lake for Fish, Wildlife, and Waterfowl Habitat Property Owner: Torlai; Applicant: Reeves Sand and Gravel, Inc. Dear Ms Jolley: Thank you for forwarding the proposed amendment to the Delta Protection Commission for review. The project is located on Roberts Island in the Primary Zone of the Delta. The Commission itself has not had the opportunity to review the revised application so these are staff comments only. They are, however, based on the Commission's law and adopted plan for the Primary Zone of the Delta. It would be helpful if the applicant could provide additional information to address the following matters: The August 26, 2002 memo states a 10-acre pond would be excavated. The site plan shows an additional, adjacent area labeled "upland habitat"; it is not clear is this area would this area also be retired from agriculture. The applicant should state if the remainder of the site will remain in agriculture and if there is a reason why this particular area is less suitable for long-term agricultural use. The applicant should describe the wildlife values of a 10 acres pond and its proposed value as year-round wildlife habitat. The applicant should also describe if the pond will supplement habitat values of Whisky Slough or other nearby habitat areas. The applicant should describe any necessary any necessary long-term management of the proposed pond. In other areas creation of habitat can restrict normal agricultural practices on nearby lands, such as restrictions to spraying. The applicant should describe any possible restrictions to agriculture on the remainder of the property.