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Ms. Kerry Sullivan <br /> February 28, 1991 <br /> Page 2 <br /> The County of San Joaquin should consider the potential impacts of this plan on the <br /> waterways, and their resources, within and adjacent to the subject area. Significant <br /> biological values, including riparian areas associated with these waterways should be <br /> protected from direct and indirect impacts. Such impacts could include, but not be limited <br /> to, runoff, sedimentation, degradation and erosion. It is also clear that implementation of <br /> the plan will induce growth and encourage the development of the affected area. The <br /> potential impacts of such growth on the sensitive and finite resources, as described, should <br /> be addressed at this time and advance thought given to how such impacts may be avoided <br /> or mitigated to the maximum extent feasible. <br /> There are a variety of sources of impacts to riparian habitat which the environmental <br /> document should also address. These secondary or indirect impacts could include: <br /> 1) Lighting from streets and residences (potential mitigation: review of subdivision <br /> lighting plans to reduce or redirect lights at the edge of habitat areas). <br /> 2) Domestic animals (potential mitigation: fencing and posting of educational signs <br /> encouraging pet owners to control their animals). <br /> 3) Fire hazard and Public Safety (potential mitigation: provide adequate buffer <br /> between buildings and habitat). <br /> The document must fully analyze the impacts of the project and associated activities <br /> to riparian habitat, both onsite and on neighboring parcels. Such impacts include: <br /> o removal of vegetation, grading, and construction; <br /> o compaction of roots of remaining vegetation; <br /> o disruption of banks and placement of bank protection; <br /> o alteration or removal of understory plants; <br /> o fragmentation of migratory corridors for terrestrial wildlife; <br /> o introduction of human activities, noise, night lighting; <br /> o isolation, reduction or destruction of threatened and rare species and their <br /> habitats; <br /> 0 disruption of shoreline, instream fish habitats; and <br />