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C248: The corral complex near the windmill no longer exists. The corral complex adjacent to Forest Lake Road is an ongoing activity and was not mentioned in the report. C249: The importance of this archaeological complex cannot be over-stated. With careful planning and redesign in conjunction with a Phase II study, however, it should be possible to both preserve the sites and proceed with the development. C250: Comment noted. No further response is required. C251: The roads will not be elevated to an extent that floodplain storage is reduced. The applicant should provide an emergency access plan addressing potential flood conditions prior to approval of the final map. C252: Comment noted. No further response is required. C253: It has yet to be determined that project proponents can obtain appropriative water rights for the Mokelumne River and the EIR calls attention to this issue as a mitigation requirement that, presumably,would be a condition of development. It is up to the County to consider the findings and recommendations of the EIR regarding water supply and groundwater overdraft issues associated with this project. The EIR authors are unaware of any established County policy that either condones or precludes development projects that may aggravate groundwater overdraft problems. C254: The mitigation calls for restrictions on non-native trees and shrubs. The key is to protect the ecological system that presently exists. If non-native invasive plant species are permitted in the development, the existing ecosystem will disappear. The grassland is foraging habitat for the Swainson's hawk and allowing cattle to graze diminishes the value of this habitat for an endangered species. C255: Control burns would not be permitted since this is foraging and nesting territory for the Swainson's hawk, a state-listed endangered species. C256: Comment noted. The EIR authors carefully studied the sewage disposal plan and site conditions, and developed recommended mitigation measures to address shortcomings of the applicant's plan and potential impacts. The mitigation measures go beyond standard San Joaquin County requirements for septic systems; but they are believed to be necessary and appropriate. The commenter does not identify specific inadequacies of the proposed mitigation measures. The EIR authors believe the mitigation measures are adequate if they are properly implemented. C257: Comment noted. The sewage disposal system for the clubhouse must be designed to accommodate maximum expected usage of these facilities. If the use of the golf course and facilities should expand in the future, a use permit change would be necessary, at which time wastewater disposal capacity would also require review. C258: Comment noted. The EIR authors are experienced in the design, operation and performance of dual, 200 percent leachfields,and are confident of their adequacy and necessity for the proposed project. III-185