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i Wildlife: One neighbor expressed opposition to the project because the neighbor has a San Joaquin Council of Governments (COG) habitat conservation easement to protect Swainson's hawk on his property east of the project site. He is concerned the paintball gun firing and netting would negatively affect the preserve. COG submitted a letter dated July 13,2011 expressing concern regarding the Impact to the easement and potential sensitive habitats in the area. COG requested signs and instructions be clearly posted to prevent patrons from shooting at the wildlife_ Additionally, COG stated netting should be kept to a minimum to avoid entrapment of wildlife. The nearest paintball field is located approximately 160 feet west of the easement and is separated by a 20-foot in height paintball net and Paradise Avenue. The applicant indicated signs will be posted with rules and players will be accompanied to the field by trained referees. Additionally,the facility will use paintballs that have a lower range and will not travel more than 50 feet before losing momentum and landing on the ground, which will ensure impacts to wildlife are less than significant.The applicant has indicated he will participate in COG's Habitat Conservation Program. COG also Indicated, prior to commencement of any construction activities, the applicant is required to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under Section 7 or Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act. This requirement has been incorporated as a Condition of Approval. Agency Res onse Letters Farm Bureau-The Farm Bureau sent a letter dated June 10, 2011 and requested denial of the application because the paintball field represents a non-compatible recreational use In an actively farmed area that is zoned for agricultural activities. However, pursuant to Development Title Table 9-603.2, the Recreation-Outdoor Sports Club is a conditionally permitted use in the agricultural zone subject to an i approved Site Approval application and is therefore, not in conflict with agricultural uses. Pescadero Reclamation District#2058-The Pescadero Reclamation District#2058 submitted a letter dated June 13, 2011 stating the use is not a good fit for the zoning of the property and the facility's drainage can not enter in their waterways. As previously discussed,the land use is conditionally permitted and drainage is required to be contained on-site. Delta Protection Commission-The project site is located in the Secondary Zone of the Delta and is located one mile south of the Primary Delta Zone. The Delta Protection Commission-submitted a letter dated June 14, 2011 stating, although the Commission has no jurisdiction over local action in the Secondary Zone,the project should be evaluated for its impacts on loss of farmland,wildlife habitat, degradation of water quality, and demands on infrastructure. The wildlife habitat,water quality and demands on infrastructure are previously discussed in the Staff Report. Regarding loss of farmland, the project site will encompass 17-acres of a 51-acre parcel which currently contains alfalfa grass. The remaining 34 acres of parcels will continue to be farmed and used for animal raising and farm ranching activities. The surrounding land uses are primarily agricultural operations and there will be no modification to existing drainage or irrigation systems which support agricultural uses on adjacent lands. The Initial Study prepared for the project found no potentially significant environmental impacts. San Joaquin County PA-1100062IPinto Community Development Page 5