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RECIEVED <br /> OCT 3 0 2007 <br /> S J C O G, Inc. Community Development Dept, <br /> SJ.COG, Inc. 555 East Weber Avenue • Stockton,CA 95202 . (209)468-3913 * FAX(209)468-1084 <br /> San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation & <br /> Open Space Plan (SJMSCP) <br /> SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LEAD AGENCY <br /> ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG, Inc. <br /> To: Jason Jones, San Joaquin County Community Development Department <br /> From: Anne-Marie Poggio-Castillou, SJCOG, Inc. <br /> Date: October 24, 2007 <br /> Re: Lead Agency Project Title: NIA j <br /> Lead Agency Project Number: PA-0700484 (SA) <br /> Assessor Parcel Number(s): 019-020-44 <br /> Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: approximately .0 15 acres <br /> Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Urban Land <br /> Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. <br /> Dear Mr. Jones: <br /> SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed application PA-0700484(SA). This project involves a site approval application for an <br /> off-premise sign consisting of 672 square feet with a face on each side. The project is located on the south side of <br /> State Route 88 Highway, 125 feet east of Walnut Avenue, in Lockeford. (13336 E. State Route 88 Highway) <br /> San Joaquin County is a signatory to San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open <br /> Space Plan (SJMSCP). Participation in the SJMSCP satisfies requirements of both the state and federal <br /> endangered species acts, and ensures that the impacts are mitigated below a level of significance in <br /> compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Although participation in the SJMSCP is <br /> a voluntary, lead agents should be aware that if project applicants choose against participating in the <br /> SJMSCP, they will be required to provide alternative mitigation in an amount and kind equal to that provided <br /> 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 <br /> the project applicant contact SJMSCP staff as early as possible. <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 <br /> disturbance <br /> a Sign and Return Incidental Take Minimization Measures to SJMSCP staff(given to <br />{ project applicant after pre-construction survey is completed) <br /> ■ Pay appropriate fee based on SJMSCP findings <br /> ■ Receive your Certificate of Payment and release the required permit <br /> If you have any questions, please call (209) 468-3913. <br />