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S J C O G, Inc. 555 East Weber Avenue • Stockton,CA 95202 ■ (209)235-0600 ■ FAX(209)235-0138 San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation&Open Space Plan (SJMSCP) SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION(RTLJ) ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG,Inc. To: Giuseppe Sanfilippo,San Joaquin County,Community Development Department From: Laurel Boyd,SJCOG, Inc. Date: July 23, 2020 -Local Jurisdiction Project Title: PA-1900132(SA) Assessor Parcel Number(s): 179-140-18 Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA-1900132(SA) Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: Unknown Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Urban Habitat Land Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. Dear Mr. Sanfilippo: SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed the project referral for PA-1900132 (SA). This project consists of A Site Approval application to establish an unmanned, 25-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system facility utilizing 2.2 acres of a 4.8-acre parcel to include thirty-eight(38)storage containers totaling 12,160 square feet to house battery storage racks for lithium batteries; one(1) auxiliary battery storage container; sixteen (16) inverters/transformers totaling 1,920 square feet to convert between AC and DC and to step up the voltage; and one (1) site substation totaling 5,940 square-feet. The project will connect to PG&E's transmission grid at the existing Weber substation located adjacent to the west of the site and will receive, store, and discharge electricity to and from the grid. The project will not utilize water services. The application proposes the construction of a commercial on-site wastewater disposal system for the existing care home facility, replacing the individual septic systems. Storm water will be retained on site. The project site can be accessed from Carpenter Road. There is an existing residential care facility for a maximum of twenty-one (21) residents that will remain in operation. The project site is located on the south side of East Carpenter Road, 475 feet east of South Pock Road, Stockton (APN/Address: 179-140-18/2482 East Carpenter Road, Stockton). 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 a level of significance in compliance with the California 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. This Project is subject to the SJMSCP. This can be up to a 30 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. htto://www.sicoci.orci Please contact SJMSCP staff regarding completing the following steps to satisfy SJMSCP requirements: ■ Schedule a SJMSCP Biologist to perform a pre-construction survey prior to any ground disturbance • SJMSCP Incidental take Minimization Measures and mitigation requirement: I. Incidental Take Minimization Measures(ITMMs)will be issued to the project and must be signed by the project applicant prior to any ground disturbance but no later than six(6)months from receipt of the ITMMs. If ITMMs are not signed within six months,the applicant must reapply for SJMSCP Coverage. Upon receipt of signed ITMMs from project applicant,SJCOG,Inc.staff will sign the ITMMs. This is the effective date of the ITMMs. 2. Under no circumstance shall ground disturbance occur without compliance and satisfaction of the ITMMs. 1 Upon issuance of fully executed ITMMs and prior to any ground disturbance,the project applicant must