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Appeal Use Permit Application UP-89-30 September 5, 1989 Page Two 1 . Loss of Riparian Habitat and Native Vegetation. [Continued from Page One] The City is leasing approximately 45 acres from the Army Corps of Engineers for golf course purposes. The lease states, "Removal of any trees that are 12 inches in diameter or larger and that are in the area of development will only be accomplished with the written permission of the District Engineer. Replacement of any such trees removed will be accomplished after consultation with the Park Manager, Stanislaus River Parks." The City will replace every tree removed with at least two new trees. Over fifty percent of the proposed golf course property is barren of trees of any kind. We will transplant smaller Valley Oak trees whenever possible. Concern was also expressed regarding Elderberry Longhorn Beetles which may be present in this area as there are a large number of Elderberry bushes on the project site. A large number of the Elderberry bushes are within the fifty feet of the river. The City is prepared to ameliorate this concern by planting Elderberry bushes in various designated out of play areas on the proposed golf course. The tips of the proposed lakes would be designated for this purpose. 2. Traffic. We do not believe the golf course will create any significant traffic problems, however, we have agreed to work with the San Joaquin County Public Works Department to mitigate any potential traffic problems that might be created by the golf course. On a good day our golf course will do about 250 rounds. Assuming each golfer comes in his/her own vehicle we estimate about 500 cars a day (250 round trips) entering or exiting the golf course. Apportioning the 500 vehicle trips over a 12 hour day, results in approximately 42 cars per hour entering or exiting the golf course. This should not be significant. 3. Conflict with General Plan Policies. This third area deals specifically with the Waterways and Wildlife, Habitat and Vegetation sections of the Conservation Element of the General Plan. As previously stated, the golf course will not be constructed within fifty feet of the river. The Army Corps of Engineers lease states, "Any development on the leased premises within the 8,000 cubic feet per second flow area of the Stanislaus River must be construc- ted in such a manner as not to obstruct the flow of the river. The golf course will not impede the Stanislaus River in any way.