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S J C O G, Inc. 555 Fast Weber Avenue • Stockton,CA 95202 ■ (209)235-0600 • FAX(209)235-0438 San Joaquin County Multi-Species 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: August 9,2019 Local Jurisdiction Project Title: PA-1900129(UP) Assessor Parcel Number(s): 053-070-06,-07,-08 Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA-1900129(UP) Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: Unknown Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Agricultural and Natural Habitat Land Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. Dear Ms. Stowers: SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed the application referral for PA-1900129 (UP). This project consists of a Use Permit application to establish a commercial stable for a maximum of 23 horses on three (3) parcels totaling 198-.45 acres in the AG-40 (General Agriculture, 40-acre minimum) zone. The project proposes the utilization of an existing 4,500 square foot hay barn for storage, an existing 32,500 square foot indoor arena for training horses, an existing 10,250 square foot stable for horse care, an existing 2,826 square foot round training pen, an existing 2,040 square foot storage shed, an existing 1,800 square foot workshop/garage, an existing 3,000 square foot barn for storage, an existing 800 square foot shed for storage, and 6 existing 60 square foot pasture shelters as shade structures. The project proposes no new construction. The project will utilize on-site well for water supply, septic system for sewage disposal, and natural drainage. The project site is located on the northeast comer of East Sargent Road and North Tully Road, Lodi (APN/Address: 053-070-06, -07, -08/15737 East Sargent Road, Lodi). 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 and is located within the unmapped land use area. Per requirements of the SJMSCP, unmapped projects are subject to case-by-case review. This can be a 90 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. http://www.sjcog.org After this project is approved by the Habitat Technical Advisory Committee and the SJCOG Inc. Board, the following process must occur to participate in the SJMSCP: ■ Schedule a SJMSCP Biologist to perform a pre-construction survey prior to any ground disturbance • SJMSCP Incidental take Minimization Measures and mitigation requirement: 1. Incidental Take Minimization Measures(ITMMs)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 IDAMs. If rrMMs 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 rIMMs. This is the effective date of the ITMMs. 2. Under no circumstance shall ground 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 payment of the applicable SJMSCP fee covering the entirety of the project acreage being covered(the bond should be valid for no longer than a 6 month period);or