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S J C O G, Inc . <br /> 555 East Weber Avenue • Stockton, CA 95202 • (209) 235-0600 • FAX (209) 235-0438 <br /> OL San Joaquin County Multi - Species Habitat Conservation & Open Space Plaii (SJMSCP) <br /> SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION ( RTLJ) <br /> ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG, Inc . <br /> To : John Funderburg , San Joaquin County , Community Development Department <br /> From : Laurel Boyd , SJCOG , Inc . <br /> Date : August 20 , 2021 <br /> -Local Jurisdiction Project Title : PA-2100154 (SA) <br /> Assessor Parcel Number(s ) : 254-020-02 <br /> Local Jurisdiction Project Number : PA-2100154 (SA) <br /> Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use : Unknown <br /> Habitat Types to be Disturbed : Urban Habitat Land <br /> Species Impact Findings : Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist . <br /> Dear Mr . Funderburg : <br /> SJCOG , Inc . has reviewed the project referral for PA-2100154 ( SA) . This project consists of a Site Approval application <br /> for the construction of 176 apartment units to include seven 3 - story buildings , one 2 - story building and 1 <br /> recreation / leasing office facility with recreational amenities . The project site is on the north side of E . Amaudo Avenue , <br /> located between S . Tradition Street and Providence Street , Mountain House (APN : 254 - 020 - 02 ) . <br /> San Joaquin County is a signatory to San Joaquin County Multi - Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan <br /> ( SJMSCP ) . Participation in the SJMSCP satisfies requirements of both the state and federal endangered species acts , <br /> and ensures that the impacts are mitigated below a level of significance in compliance with the California Environmental <br /> Quality Act ( CEQA) . The LOCAL JURISDICTION retains responsibility for ensuring that the appropriate Incidental Take <br /> Minimization Measure are properly implemented and monitored and that appropriate fees are paid in compliance with the <br /> SJMSCP . Although participation in the SJMSCP is voluntary , Local Jurisdiction /Lead Agencies should be aware that if <br /> project applicants choose against participating in the SJMSCP , they will be required to provide alternative mitigation in an <br /> amount and kind equal to that provided in the SJMSCP . <br /> This Project is subject to the SJMSCP . This can be up to a 30 day process and it is recommended that the project <br /> applicant contact SJMSCP staff as early as possible . It is also recommended that the project applicant obtain an <br /> information package . http : //www . s] coq . orq <br /> Please contact SJMSCP staff regarding completing the following steps to satisfy SJMSCP requirements : <br /> ■ Schedule a SJMSCP Biologist to perform a pre - construction survey prior to any ground disturbance <br /> • SJMSCP Incidental take Minimization Measures and mitigation requirement : <br /> 1 . Incidental Take Minimization Measures ( ITMMs ) will be issued to the project and must be signed by the project applicant prior to any <br /> ground disturbance but no later than six (6 ) months from receipt of the ITMMs . If ITMMs are not signed within six months, the applicant <br /> must reapply for SJMSCP Coverage . Upon receipt of signed ITMMs from project applicant, SJCOG, Inc . staff will sign the ITMMs . This <br /> is the effective date of the ITMMs . <br /> 2 . Under no circumstance shall ground disturbance occur without compliance and satisfaction of the ITMMs . <br /> 3 . Upon issuance of fiilly executed ITMMs and prior to any ground disturbance, the project applicant must : <br /> a . Post a bond for payment of the applicable SJMSCP fee covering the entirety of the project acreage being covered (the bond <br /> should be valid for no longer than a 6 month period) ; or <br /> b . Pay the appropriate SJMSCP fee for the entirety of the project acreage being covered ; or <br /> C , Dedicate land in- lieu of fees, either as conservation easements or fee title ; or <br /> d . Purchase approved mitigation bank credits . <br /> 4 . Within 6 months from the effective date of the ITMMs or issuance of a building permit, whichever occurs first, the project applicant must: <br /> a . Pay the appropriate SJMSCP for the entirety of the project acreage being covered ; or <br /> b . Dedicate land in- lieu of fees, either as conservation easements or fee title ; or <br /> C , Purchase approved mitigation bank credits . <br />