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S J C O G, Inc. 555 Fast Weber Avenue e Stocktrm CA 95202 e (209)2350(100 • FAX(209)23-om San Joaquin County Multi-tipecies Habitat Conservation&Open Space Plan (SJMSCP) SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION(RTLJ) ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG, Inc. To: Stephanie Stowers,San Joaquin County,Community Development Department From: Laurel Boyd, SJCOG, Inc. Date: October 23. 2013 Local Jurisdiction Project Title: PA-1300173(UP) Assessor Parcel Number(s): 228-17038 Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA-1300173(UP) Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: 3.09 acres Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Urban Habitat Land Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. Dear Mr. Swimley: SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed the application referral for PA-1300173 (UP). This project consists of a Use Permit application for a religious assembly facility with a maximum capacity of 350 people. The project consists of the construction of an 18,000 square foot building, which includes a prayer hall, Sunday school classrooms, and a kitchen for religious assembly members only. The project site is located on the north side of West Ripon Road, 150 feet west of Jack Tone Road, Ripon (APN/Address: 228-170-38; 13391 E. West Ripon Road, Ripon). San Joaquin County is a signatory to San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP). Participation in the SJMSCP satisfies requirements of both the state and federal endangered species acts, and ensures that the impacts are mitigated below a level of significance in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The LOCAL JURISDICTION retains responsibility for ensuring that the appropriate Incidental Take Minimization Measure are properly implemented and monitored and that appropriate fees are paid in compliance with the SJMSCP. Although participation in the SJMSCP is voluntary, Local Jurisdiction/Lead Agencies should be aware that if project applicants choose against participating in the SJMSCP, they will be required to provide alternative mitigation in an amount and kind equal to that provided in the SJMSCP. This Project is subject to the SJMSCP. chis can be up to a 30 day process and it is recommended that the project applicant contact SJMSCP staff as early as possible. It is also recommended that the project applicant obtain an information package. httnJ1/ .sicoo.org Please contact SJMSCP staff regarding completing the following steps to satisfy SJMSCP requirements: • Schedule a SJMSCP Biologist to perform a pre-construction survey prior to any ground disturbance SJMSCP Incidental take Minimization Measures and mitigation requirement: I. Incidental'rake Minimization Measures("Ms)will be issued to the project and must be signed by the project applicant prior to any ground disturbance but no later than six(6)months from receipt of the ITMMs. If ITMMs are not signed within six months,the applicant must reapply for SJMSCP Coverage. Upon receipt of signed ITMMs from project applicant SJCOG,Inc.staff will sign the ITMMs. This is the effective date of the ITMM- Under no circumstance shall gmurd disturbance occur without compliance and satisfaction of the ITMMs. 3. Upon issuance of fully executed ITMMs and prior to any ground disturbance,the project applicant must. a. Post a bond for paymert of the applicable SJMSCP fee covering the entirety ofthe project acreage being covered(the bond should be valid for no longer than a 6 month period);or b. Pay the appropriate SJMSCP fee for the entirety of the project acreage being covered;or a Dedicate land in-lieu or fees,either as conservation casements or fee title;or d. Purchase approved mit,gation bank credits. 4. Within 6 months from the effective dace of the rrmms or issuance of a building permit whichever occurs first,the project applicant must: s Pay the appropriate SJMSCP for the entirety of the project acreage being covered;or