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Air Quality A referral was sent tasthe San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District(SJVAPCD)regarding the project. SJVAPCD responded;to the referral and stated that the applicant would be required to adhere to several District rules including those covering emissions reductions during construction, a dust control plan and regulation of open burning on the property. If the project is approved and found to create a public nuisance, it could be in violation and subject to District enforcement action. SJVAPCD requested the applicant have a Health Risk Assessment(HRA)conducted to determine the project's air quality impacts..A HRA was conducted by the SJVAPCD in accordance with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Health Assessment Guidelines in March of 2007. The baseline hazard index as identified by the Health Assessment Guidelines, indicates that a significant health risk occurs when a hazard index is greater than 10 in one million cancer cases or greater than or equal to one for either the acute or chronic hazard index. The study determined the maximum offsite risks from the facility operations were 2.49 in'one million, 0.055 for the chronic hazard index, and 0.32 for the acute hazard index. Based on the results from the HRA, the studyconcluded that.the proposed egg production project is not expected to pose a significant cancer risk or acute/chronic hazard. In addition the applicant would be required to adhere to several District rules including those covering emissions reductions during construction, a dust control plan and regulation of open burning on the property. The applicant is proposing to dispose of birds that die by means of incineration on the project site. The incineration process is subject to District review and permit approval prior to its use. The applicant shall be required to submit all documentation to the District for review and permitting. If the project is approved and found to create a public nuisance, it could be in violation and subject to District enforcement action. Biological Impacts:? The project site is subject to the provisions of the San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP). The applicant has indicated that he is willing to participate in the SJMSCP. Should the applicant choose against participating in the SJMSCP, the applicant will be required to provide alternative mitigation.Fn an amount and kind equal to that provided in the SJMSCP. Drainage The project applicant'shall be required to meet the storm water drainage requirements as outlined in Development Title Section 9-1135, which states that storm water drainage shall be retained on-site. The drainage pattern and corresponding storm drain improvements shall be shown on the Site Plan and drainage calculations shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or architect and shall be included on the site plan. Land Use Conflicts,' The project site is Iodated on property with a General Plan designation of AIG (General Agriculture) and a zoning designation of AG-80 (General Agriculture, 80 acre minimum). The project site and the surrounding areas have historically been used for agricultural purposes and consist of farms of varying sizes with scattered residences. The Cityof Lathrop has annexed land to the south of the proposed project. Old River acts as a natural barrier between the project site and the Lathrop.city limits_ The proposed project is not located within the Sphere of Influence for the City of Lathrop. On June 22, 2004 the:San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved revisions to the San Joaquin County Right-to Farm,:Ordinance Section 6-9004(e)of the County Code which states that the County of San Joaquin recognizes and supports the right to farm agricultural lands in a manner consistent with accepted customs, practices, aPd standards. Residents of property on or near agricultural land should be prepared to accept the inconveniences or discomforts associated with agricultural operations or activities, including but not limited to noise, odors, insects, fumes, dust, the operation of machinery of any kind during any kind during any twenty-four(24) hour period (including aircraft), the application by spraying or otherwise of chemical fertilizers, San Joaquin County ` PA-05007291O1ivera Community Development Page 5