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r t a Environmental Review The Initial Study for this project was prepared pursuant to Section 15152 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Tiering). The Initial Study incorporated by reference ER-90-3, River Oaks Project, Lockeford, California (SCH 89020016). The CEQA Guidelines encourage agencies to "tier" the environmental analyses that they prepare for separate but related projects. A subsequent EIR is not required if the Initial Study or other analysis finds that all significant effects that may be caused by the project were adequately addressed in the prior EIR. The Negative Declaration was circulated to the State Clearinghouse(SCH 2002022105). No state agencies submitted comments by the April 3, 2002 closing date. Traffic, noise, and biological studies were prepared to identify any new potentially significant impacts. All potentially significant impacts identified in the additional studies can be mitigated to less than significant with the recommended Conditions of Approval. General PlanlZonin4 The site is designated R/L (Residential-Low Density) on the General Plan and is zoned R-L (Residential- Low Density). The project site is located within the. Urban Community of Lockeford. According to General Plan Volume 11 (pp. VI-15), the minimum parcel size in the Residential-Low Density designation in'Lockeford shall be 8,000 square feet The proposed Tentative Map is consistent with the density requirements (2-6 dwelling units/gross acre)and policies contained in the General Plan. Land Use A mobile home park and vacant parcel zoned P-F(Public Facility) is located north of the site. To the east is a combination of residential development, agriculture, and Bear Creek. South of Brandt Road is agricultural land currently planted in vineyards. Across Jack Tone Road to the west is residential development and agricultural land. Loss of Agricultural Land According to the San Joaquin Important Farmland Map(Dept. of Conservation), 90 acres of the land proposed for development is classified as Farmland of Local Importance. The loss of 90 acres of this land is considered a significant loss of agricultural land. By providing one of the following mitigation measures, this impact can be reduced to less than significant: 1. By providing water supply for agriculture. 2. By assisting agriculturalists in developing restoration and conservation projects. 3. By purchasing and combing smaller parcels to make agriculture more viable. 4. By conducting or funding flood plain restoration projects that benefit agriculture. 5. By developing or funding buffer zones between urban development and agricultural land. 6. By improving levees to protect agricultural land from flooding. 7. By conducting or funding erosion control projects that benefit agriculture. 8. By clustering development of the"Project"to support efficient use of agricultural land. San Joaquin County SU-00-11Pestana Community Development Page 4 ,�✓]