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EA GAL LAKE RECTA TION & RESTORATION PROJECT PROJECT STATUS t The proposed project has not changed from the proposed 2001 Use Permit Application, which expires October 29, 2003. The purpose of this application is too re-new the Use Permit so that the project can move forward as soon as all the regulatory and construction permits can be obtained. To date the '. applicant and owner have received endorsement from Paradise Junction Reclamation District, No. 2095 { (Exhibit A), a letter from the Army Corp of Engineers stating that the project is not subject to a Corp of Engineers permit (Exhibit B) and a previous letter from the State Department of Fish& Game in support of the project (Exhibit Q. Presently an application with the State Reclamation Board and the State Department of Fish & Game is pending. Actual construction drawings for a County grading permit is anticipated to be completed in the near future, in which Reclamation Board, County Flood Control and Use Permit conditions will be incorporated. A Soils Suitability Study has been completed for the septic system and a Planting and Habitat Restoration Plan has been completed. k BACKGROUND AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project is a modified version of a Use Permit Pre-Application submitted to the County in 1993 (UP-93-14) and subsequently modified and approved in April of 2001. As outlined in the 2001 application the proposed project consist of two specific uses, a private water ski club and new lake are to be constructed on Parcel 2. The surrounding area within Parcel 2 will be developed into additional riparian habitat and hiking trails. Income generated from the ski club memberships will help provide the maintenance required for both Parcels 1 & 2. The existing lake and surrounding area on Parcel i is essentially proposed to remain unchanged with the exception of enhancing the existing hiking trails, look-out points, constructing picnic areas and the enhancement of plant and animal communities that were proposed in 1993. Parcel 2 has historically been used for agricultural crops,but has been fallow for the last several years and as approved in 2001 this parcel is where the proposed ski lake and building facilities are planned. Parcel 1 is riparian habitat around the existing 13f acre lake and the topography consist of undulating terrain consisting of various plant and animal communities. The soils are composed of alluvial sands and silty clays typical for this area along the San Joaquin River. Impacts to waters of the United States was addressed in a Hydrology Hydraulics Study that was submitted to the Army Corp of Engineers and subsequently the Corp of Engineers has provided a letter(Exhibit `B')that has determined that the proposed work does not involve waters of the United States. PROJECT LOCATION AND ACCESS The proposed project site is located approximately 8 miles east of central Tracy and 2 miles south- easterly of Deuel Vocational Institution along the San Joaquin River. The left bank of the 100-year levee and the San Joaquin River bound the project site. Access to the proposed project will be provided by a i 20 ft private access easement and will be constructed in accordance with condition f(1) of UP-93-14's conditions of approval. The point of access to the project site is from the end of Lorenzen Road along a private access easement for approximately 2500 ft to the project site. The project access points will be gated along any accessible areas. An adequate turn around will be.provided.at.the_ent y gate..The;entry. . gate will have a knox box for emergency access and will be designed to meet the requirements of the governing agencies of the San Joaquin River.