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k <br /> Patrick Stockar <br /> May 2, 2006 <br /> Page Two <br /> The findings, policies and recommendations within the Management Plan that should be <br /> reviewed and considered for consistency relative to the application include, but are not limited to <br /> the following. <br /> Environment <br /> ■ Finding 10: Most of the Delta is located in the 100-year flood plain_ While the levee <br /> system is constantly being maintained and upgraded, many Delta islands are subject to <br /> flooding. <br /> ■ Policy 1: The priority land use of areas of prime soil shall be agriculture. if commercial <br /> agriculture is no'longer feasible due to subsidence or lack of adequate water supply or <br /> water quality, land uses which protect other beneficial uses of Delta resources, and which <br /> would not adversely affect agriculture on surrounding lands, or viability or cost of levee <br /> maintenance, may be permitted. <br /> • Policy 2: Agricultural and land management practices shall minimize subsidence of peat <br /> soils_ Local governments shall support studies of agricultural methods that minimize <br /> subsidence and shall assist in educating landowners and managers as to the value of <br /> utilizing these: methods. <br /> F <br /> Utilities and Infrastructure <br /> ■ Policy 2: New houses built in the Delta agricultural areas shall continue to be served by <br /> independent potable water and wastewater treatment facilities. Uses which attract a <br /> substantial number of people to one area, including any expansions to Delta communities, <br /> recreational facilities or businesses, shall provide adequate infrastructure improvements <br /> or pay to expand existing facilities, and not overburden the existing limited community <br /> resources. New or expanded construction of wastewater disposal systems shall ensure <br /> highest feasible standards are met, as determined by the local governing body. <br /> Independent treatment facilities shall be monitored to ensure no cumulative adverse <br /> impact to groundwater supplies. <br /> • Policy 3: New sewage treatment facilities (including storage ponds) and new areas for <br /> disposal of sewage effluent and sewage sludge shall not be located within the Delta <br /> Primary Zone. <br /> ■ Policy 5: Surface transportation in the Delta can be dangerous and congested. Roads <br /> within the Delta shall be maintained to serve the existing agricultural uses and supporting <br /> commercial uses, recreational users, and Delta residents. <br /> l: `a1 E6 z9LL9ifi uo-40121JiS ejlat4S dbt =bo 8o ;30 r-ew <br />