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Analysis Background On January 31, 2002, the Community Development Department approved Site Approval Application No. SA-01-75. On February 11, 2002, the City of Lathrop appealed the Community Development's approval of this application. Appeal Statement No. 1: In its appeal, the City of Lathrop stated: "Inadequate environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA")" Response to Appeal Statement No. 1: The Community Development Department prepared an Initial Study on October 3, 2001, and posted a Negative Declaration on October 8, 2001, The Initial Study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Appeal Statement No. 2: In its appeal, the City of Lathrop states: "Improper delay of numerous studies related to sensitive receptors, discharge requirements, noise, waste disposal and traffic impacts." Response to Appeal Statement No. 2: Discharge Requirements: The California Regional Water Quality Control Board (C.R.W.Q.C.B.) regulates waste discharge requirements. The Board reviewed this project and found it to be in compliance with Waste Discharge Requirements Order No. 99-134, which addresses the management of animal waste(see memo dated January 18, 2002). Noise. Noise impacts were considered to be less than significant. Pursuant to Development Title Section 9- 1025.9(c 15]), noise sources emanating from any agricultural operation, including activities associated with the processing or transportation of crops when such activities are conducted on agriculturally zoned lands, shall be exempt from the provisions of the chapter(Performance Standards, Chapter 1025). This project is an agricultural operation. Waste Disposal: The Environmental Health Department's Condition of Approval No. 3.A. requires that a soil suitability/nitrate loading study be prepared. The study will determine that the area is suitable for handling the amount of animal waste generated by the number of swine proposed. Development Title Section 9- 1105.2(d) states, "The suitability of an area proposed for septic tank usage shall be determined prior to submission of a General Plan Amendment or Zone Reclassification application, the approval of a parcel map or final map, or the issuance of a building permit for other development project applications." In this case, the Environmental Health Division is requiring that the study be prepared and approved prior to issuing a building permit. San Joaquin County SA-01-75\Stagno Community Development Page 3