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Analysis i Background The Arch-Sperry Road corridor plan has been prepared cooperatively by the County and the City of Stockton. On August 6, 2002,the City of Stockton approved and adopted the Arch-Sperry Road Specific Road Plan and Special Purpose Plan. The Arch-Sperry Road Environmental Impact Report(EIR)was prepared under direction of the City of Stockton. The City of Stockton is Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). The Environmental Impact Report(EIR) (SCH No. 1997062015)was prepared and certified by the City of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Stockton. The Ci also adopted Findings of Significance, g tY P 9 Mitigation Monitoring Program. In addition, California Department of Fish and Game fees have been paid. San Joaquin County is a Responsible Agency, pursuant to Section 15096 of the CEQA Guidelines. A Responsible Agency complies with CEQA by considering the EIR prepared by the Lead Agency(City of Stockton)and by reaching its own conclusion on whether and how to approve the project involved (Arch- Sperry Road Special Purpose Plan). General Plan The project is consistent with the Goals, Objectives, Policies and Implementation measures of the General Pian. Pro ect The Plan's corridor crosses lands under the jurisdiction of both the City of Stockton and San Joaquin County. The road right of-way varies from typically 90 feetin lightly traveled portion east of State Route 99(SRYIa 99)to typically 134 feet west of SR 99. The right-of-way widens to approximately 230 feet to accommodate. elevated road sections. The road between.French Camp Slough and the Tidewater Southern,Raiiroad a tracks will be elevated to facilitate crossing over the slough, the two Union Pacifi6'Railr6ad lines,and the"4", . Tidewater Southern Railroad line. El The following are the principal objectives of the project • Serve traffic originating throughout the south Stockton area, • Adopt a geometric plan line that will promote coordination of infrastructure extension and industrial development, • Serve traffic generated by existing and anticipated industrial development in the vicinity of the corridor, • Better link Interstate 5 and SR 99 roadways with the Stockton Metropolitan Airport, • Improve east-west circulation between Interstate 5 and SR 99, and • Improve overall traffic circulation within the south Stockton Planning Area. The Community Development Department has not received any letters of opposition to the project. San Joaquin County PA-02-3751Department of Public Works Community Development Page 3