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Project Description Buckeye Ranch December 51 1990 Page 2 sand and clay for the enhancement and creation of Tracy Lake. The residential densities proposed are consistent with those included in the General Plan Policies for Development, and as a result, no General Plan Map Amendment is being sought (the General Plan states that residential densities in areas designated Agriculture are 1 to 16 residences per 160 gross acres. CURRENT SITE CONDITION• The 870-acre project site is northwest of Lodi, in the area bounded by Forest Lake Road on the north, and the Mokelumne River on the south. The topography is rolling, with microrelief relating to drainage channels. Tracy Lake is located on the site, which is the terminal drainage sink for Jahant Slough. According to the applicant, the natural environment has deteriorated on site due to upstream water development projects, cattle grazing, drainage of the lake bottoms to grow sudan grass, and clearing of portions of the property by previous owners. As part of the project the applicants are proposing that portions of the site be restored to a natural state. Portions of the site are now used for cattle grazing. The applicants intend to eliminate or drastically restrict cattle grazing during the permitting process so as not to discourage the restoration operations as well as natural propagation of native vegetation. The soil on site is comprised of five different types. These include: Columbia Fine Sandy Loam, Bruella Sandy Loam, San Joaquin Sandy Loam, Kimball Loam, and Xerofluvents. Three of these soils, Bruella Sandy Loam, Kimball Loam, and Columbia Fine Sandy Loam are considered prime agricultural soils. It should be noted that the area containing these prime soils is small. Also, the Columbia Fine Sandy Loam is beneath the oak forest. SMROtJrIDING LAND USES The project site is located in an agricultural area approximately 5 miles north of the City of Lodi. Surrounding land uses include the following: North - irrigated pasture; South - Mokelumne River, grape vineyards, residence; East - grape vineyards; West - irrigated pastures.