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S JCOG, Inc. 555 East Weber Avenue • Stockton.CA 95202 • (209)235-0600 . FAX(209)235-0938 San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation&Open Space Plan(SJMSCP) SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION(RTLJ) ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG,Inc. To: Corinne E.King,San Joaquin County Community Development Department From: Laurel K. Boyd, Habitat Planner Technician, SJCOG, Inc. Date: September 7,2012 Local Jurisdiction Project Title: PA-1200174(SA) Assessor Parcel Number(s): 218-020-03 Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA- 1200174 Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: .014 acres Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Urban Habitat Land, City of Manteca Comp Map Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. Dear Ms. King: SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed application PA-1200174. This Site Approval application is to construct a v-shaped, double sided and illuminated off-premises billboard sign totaling .014 acres (620 square feet with an overall height of 45 feet). The project is at the southeast corner of Lathrop Road and South State Route 99 East Frontage Road, Manteca (APN/Address: 218-020-03/5936 E. Lathrop Road, Manteca). 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. httoffwww 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 in 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 preliminary wetlands map from a qualified consultant.If waters of the United States are confirmed on the project site,the Corps and the Regional Water Quality control Board(RWQCa)would have regulatory authority over those mapped areas[pursuant to Section 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act respectively]and permits would be required from each of these resource agencies prior to grading the project site. If you have any questions, please call (209)235-0600.