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S JCOG, Irtc. B5 East Weber Avenue*SwJ=-f,CA 952M 0 0109)23546W *FAX W 235-M San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation&Open Space Plan(SJMSCP) SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION(RTLJ) ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG,Inc. To: Abe Goulart,San J.; i I - I:County,y,%1C.Community Development Department From: Laurel Boyd,SJCOG,Inc. Date: October 21,2016 Local Jurisdiction ProjectTifle: PA-1600240 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 212-160-10 Local Jurisdiction Project Number. PA-1 600240(SA) Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: Unknown Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Natural and Urban Habitat Land Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist Dear Ms.Goulart: SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed the application referral for PA-1600240 (SA). This project consists of a Site Approval pre- application for an agricultural waste processing facility for resale. The process includes screening, shredding, storing, stockpiling,composting, and selling of by products from plant crops and organic materials and includes the construction of a 160 square foot office. The project site is located on the northeast comer of Arbor Road and Holly Road, Tracy (APN/Address: 212-160-10;20500 S.Holly Road,Tracy). 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 6 level of significance in compliance with the Califomia 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. Thisproject 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.sj� .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(ITWAS)will be issued to the project and must be signed by the project applicant prior to any -iin ground disturbance but no low than six(6)months from receipt of the MAI& ifrrW&are not signed wid six months,the applicant must reapply for SJMSCP Coverage- Upon r—'Pt of sigued.M&U from project applicant,SjMGInc.staff will sign the M&&. This is the effective data of the rrM". compliance and satisfiwation of the nw&. I Under no circumstance shall ground occur disturbance without 3. Upon nm=Of fully U=ftd M10b End priorto any ground the project applicant must 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 being covered-,or b. Pay the appropriate SJMSCP fee for the entirety Of the project acreage c. Dedicate land in-lieu of fees,either as conservation easements or fee title;or & Purchase approved mitigation bank credits. 4. Within 6 months from the effective date of tie rfmb or issuance of a building permit,Whichever occurs first,the project applicant must a. Pay the appmpriale SJMSCP for the entirety of the project acreage being covered;or