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RECEVED <br /> S J C O G, Inc. Community Development Dept. <br /> -)--)5 I_:ast ttiebt r Avenue • `?tocktcm,C'A 95202 • (209)468-3913 • FAX (209) 468-1084 <br /> aii JOldqu rl Coitn tf Mult -Spccies Habitat Cori s rvahoii & <br /> Open Space Plai,i (SJMSCP) <br /> SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LEAD AGENCY <br /> ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG, Inc. <br /> To: Jason Jones, San Joaquin County Community Development Department <br /> From: Anne-Marie Poggio-Castillou, SJCOG, Inc. <br /> Date: May 6, 2008 <br /> Re: Lead Agency Project Number: PA-0800145 (UP) <br /> Assessor Parcel Number(s): 229-230-04 <br /> Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: 9.51 acres <br /> Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Agriculture Habitat Land (C34) <br /> Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. <br /> Dear Mr Jones: <br /> SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed application PA-0800145 (UP) This project involves a Use Permit application to permit <br /> a squab raising operation for approximately 800 birds. The project will include a 5.984 square foot building for bird <br /> raising. Animal processing will be done off-site. This project is located on the south side of Ione Tree Road, 750 <br /> feet west of Campbell Road north of Escalon. (26778 E. Lone Tree Road) <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 />