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S J C O G, Inc. 555 East Weber Avenue • Stockton,CA 95202 • (209)235-0600 • FAX(209)235-0438 San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation &Open Space Plan(SJMSCP) SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION(RTLJ) ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG,Inc. To: Mark Meissner,City of Lathrop,Community Development Department From: Laurel Boyd, SJCOG, Inc. Date: March 25, 2020 -Local Jurisdiction Project Title: Notice of Preparation of a Subsequent EIR&Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for the River Islands at Lathrop,Phase 2 Project/Update to the west Lathrop Specific Plan Assessor Parcel Number(s): Multiple Local Jurisdiction Project Number: N/A Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: Unknown Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Agricultural, Natural, Multi-Purpose and Urban Habitat Land Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. Dear Mr. Meissner: SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed the project referral for the Notice of Preparation of a Subsequent EIR & Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for the River Islands at Lathrop, Phase 2 Project/Update to the West Lathrop Specific Plan. The approved River Islands at Lathrop Project includes a mix of residential, commercial, office recreational, educational, and open space uses on approximately 4,905 acres on Stewart Tract and Paradise Cut. The overall project , first approved in 2003, has been updated and amended for Phase 1 development. The approved Phase 2 area, as contemplated in the 2003 SEIR and Lathrop General Plan, provides for the development of a total of 6,716 dwelling units, a 211-acre employment center (Business Park), a neighborhood commercial area, additional lakes, parks, golf courses, marinas, schools, an expansion of the transportation/circulation system, and completion of the flood protection system. As part of the overall project, River islands would establish the biological habitat restoration/creation habitat areas and preserve natural lands in Paradise Cut if federal and state approvals could be obtained. However, because proposed construction of the Phase 2 area avoids delineated wetlands and water of the U.S., completion of the urban development of River Islands is not predicated on biological habitat restoration/creation activities. The proposed revisions to the Phase 2 Project would densify the Phase 2 area by including additional multi-family dwellings (Condominiums, apartments, etc.) as well as more attached single-family residences similar to units already constructed as part of Phase 1. The proposed modified development would also create a smaller 'town center' mixed-use area at Paradise Road (at the west entry to the project area) and a mixed use Transit Village as part of the Employment Center District that would complement the future planned Valley Link(formerly ACE)transit station. Other proposed Phase 2 modifications include changes in the circulation pattern from the adopted WLSP and General Plan, with River Islands Parkway, Lakeside Drive, and Paradise Road shifting locations to the updated land use pattern. Other land use shifts include the Old River Road District, currently part of Phase 1 development boundary, being included as proposed development within Phase 2. Golden Valley Parkway would still serve its purpose as a regional alternative roadway as proposed in the current plan. An additional arterial from the existing terminus of Golden Valley Parkway in the Employment Center would continue into the Phase 2 area for internal circulation. The project site is located within the Interstate 6 corridor in the City of Lathrop. The City of Lathrop 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