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S JCOG, Inc. 555 East Weber Avenue • Stockton,CA 95202 • (209)235-0600 • Email: boy(Msicok.ork San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation &Open Space Plan (SJMSCP) SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION(RTLJ) ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG,Inc. To: Jessica Leal,San Joaquin County, Community Development Department From: Laurel Boyd, SJCOG, Inc. Phone: (209)235-0574 Email: boyd@sjcog.org Date: August 17,2026 Local Jurisdiction Project Title: PA-2500218(C) Assessor Parcel Number(s): 091-170-06 Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA-2500218(C) Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: Unknown Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Multi-Purpose Open Space Habitat Land Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. Dear Ms. Leal: SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed the application referral for PA-2500218(C). This project consists of Conditional Use Permit application for a 14.5-acre ground-mounted photovoltaic energy facility. The project will generate up to 3 megawatts of solar energy utilizing photovoltaic solar modules, inverters, and appurtenant electrical equipment and distribute the useable energy to the electric grid. The modules will be mounted on a steel racking system employing single-axis tracker technology that efficiently tracks the sun's movement throughout the day and maximizes the efficiency of solar collection. The rows of modules will be anchored in the ground using driven piers, and the overall height of the array is not expected to exceed 15 feet above the existing ground surface at maximum tilt. The project will interconnect to the existing Pacific, Gas, and Electric electrical distribution system adjacent to the site along East Comstock Road. The project will be accessed from East Comstock Road. The project will be served by onsite will and septic,and natural drainage;however, is not expected to require the use of water or wastewater disposal. The project site is on the northeast corner of East Comstock Road and North Duncan Road,Linden(APN/Address: 091-170-06/18133 E Comstock Road,Linden). 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 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.sicog.org If 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: 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 ITNIMs. 3. Upon issuance of fully executed ITMMs and prior to any ground disturbance,the project applicant must: a. 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