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Chapter 3. Project Impacts and Mitigation Y Impacts on natural communities and plant and wildlife species were determined by evaluating potential changes in habitat conditions that could result from the project. Y The project site is adjacent to the Mokelumne River, which is identified in the general plan as a significant resource area for recreation. The Subdivision Map Act (Sections 66478.1-66478.10) indicates that reasonable public access should be provided to the banks of navigable waterways. However, Section 66478.8 states that _ this article does not require a local agency to disapprove either a tentative or final map solely on the basis that reasonable public access otherwise required by this article is not provided through or across the subdivision itself, if the Y local agency makes a finding that such reasonable public access is otherwise available within a reasonable distance from the subdivision. .. Public access to the Mokelumne River exists through EBMUD's Van Assen Park immediately upstream of the proposed subdivision. The analysis of project impacts for the proposed subdivision was based on discussions with the project proponent and an analysis of a conceptual design drawing that showed proposed parcels and major roads. Therefore, impacts that could occur as a result of siting were identified, and avoidance and other mitigation measures were specified for use in site design. Recommended mitigation measures will be incorporated into the site plan prior to approval by the county. The measures will also be included as covenants, codes, and restrictions on property deeds. Such action will protect the habitats identified in the avoidance areas in perpetuity. Currently, the only access to the property is from McIntire Road. The site has several dirt roads (Figure 3). Y VEGETATION Nonwetland Communities Habitat loss will occur on the project site as result of clearing for houses, driveways, and roads. In addition, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection requires a 30-foot clearance of vegetation around structures. Understory brush may also be thinned in some areas to reduce the risk of fire. The project proponent intends to develop only a 24