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t topographic issues related to their proximity to the bluff, the septic systems will have to be engineered for each site. 5. Neither,the design of the subdivision nor any proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. • The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidable injure fish or wildlife or their habitat because the Initial Study prepared for this project did not identify any known rare or en or habitats endangered species 9 p bitats or other substantial environmental adverse effects. The applicant indicates on the site plan that there are a number of elderberry bushes, which potentially could be a habitat for the Valley Elderberry Beetle. The San Joaquin Council of Governments states that because San Joaquin County is a signatory to the San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Pian (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. The applicant has stated a desire to participate in the SJMSCP. A biologist will review the site to determine if there would be any impacts to the Valley Elderberry Beetle, and if so, appropriate mitigation measures would be implemented as part of the applicant's participation in the SJMSCP. 6. The design of the subdivision or type of improvement is not likely to cause significant public health problems. • This finding can be made because the design of the subdivision is not likely to cause serious public health problems because any conditions_ attached to the approval will 'address any potential public health problems. Studies required by the Environmental - - - __- -- Health-Department will-aAdress--any-19 ues with regard"to public health.- To ensure that San Joaquin County standards are met for the on-site septic systems, a Surface and Subsurface Contamination Report, Soil Suitability/Nitrate Loading Study, and percolation tests shall be submitted and approved. For water standards, a test well must meet the requirements for water quality and water quantity. 7. The design of the subdivision or the types of improvements will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. • The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision. There are no public easements existing within this proposed subdivision. 8. Any land or improvements to be dedicated to the County or other public agency is consistent with the General Plan, any applicable Specific Plan and Special Purpose Plan, and any other applicable plan adopted by the County. ; • This finding can be made because the lands to be dedicated to the County for the community retention pond and the public water well are consistent with the General Plan. There are no Specific Plans, Special Purpose Plans, nor other applicable plans in the project vicinity. i I San Joaquin County PA-03-5691Clements Oakridge Estates Community Development Page 8 I. M