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l <br /> Sun Joaquin County Councu of Governments <br /> SMember Agencies:Cities of Fscalon,Lathrop,Lodi,Manteca,Ripon,Stockton,Tracy,County of San Joaquin <br /> RECErVED <br /> .IAN ; <br /> . <br /> January 25, 1991 N <br /> Derry Sullivan <br /> San Joaquin County Planning Division <br /> 1510 East Hazelton Avenue <br /> Stockton, CA 95205 <br /> RE: Notice of Preparation <br /> Buckeye Ranch <br /> Lodi Lind's Airport <br /> Dear Ms. Sullivan: <br /> Thank you for referring this Notice of Preparation and Initial Study to the Airport <br /> Land Use Commission. <br /> A small section of the eastern part of the property falls within the airport area of <br /> influence for the Lodi Lind's Airport, therefore the applications will be subject to <br /> ALUC review. In addition, because the application includes a zoning change, it <br /> must he formally approved by the ALUC board. This decision will take place <br /> when the final E1R is received from the County. <br /> Given the location of the property, which is outside of the FAA-defined zones with the <br /> greatest number of restrictions, ALUC concerns regarding this development are <br /> minimal. The primary concern relates to the "enhancement"of Tracy Lake. Bodies of <br /> water attract birds, which pose a significant hazard to aircraft particularly in take off <br /> and landing operations. The environmental impact report should determine whether or <br /> not the enhancement of Tracv Lake and the removal of trees in the area will attract an <br /> additional amounts of birds to the area such that it presents a greater hazard to aircraft. <br /> Also, the Airport Land Use Plan prohibits the use of reflective materials (which may <br /> impair pilot vision) and transmissions that interfere with aircraft or airport <br /> communications. The EIR should evaluate whether or not these conditions will exist <br /> during the construction phase or in the completed development. <br /> Please contact me or Debra Hale of my staff should you have any questions concerning <br /> this matter. <br /> Very truly vour <br /> ET R VERDOORN <br /> Executive Director <br /> 1860 E Hazelton Avenue • Stockton,California 95205 • (209)468-3913 FAX:(209)468-3330 t <br /> Regional Transportation Planning Agency,Local Transportation Authority,Congestion Management Agency,Airport Land Use Commission <br />