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S J C O G, Inc. 555 East Weber Avenue • Stockton,CA 95202 • (209)235-0600 • FAX(209)235-0438 San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation&Open Space Plan (SJMSCP) SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION(RTLJ) ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG,Inc. To: Rick Griffin, San Joaquin County, Community Development Department From: Laurel Boyd, SJCOG, Inc. Date: March 21, 2016 Local Jurisdiction Project Title: PA-10DD012(SA) Assessor Parcel Number(s): 247-180-12 Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA-1000012(SA) Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: Unknown Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Multi-Purpose Open Space Habitat Land Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. Dear Mr. Griffin: SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed the application referral for PA-1000012 (SA). This project consists of a one-year Time Extension request for a previously approved Site Approval application for the expansion of an existing nut processing facility that includes the construction of 120,000 square feetof warehouse buildings and a 2.5 acre outdoor area for the storage of shells and equipment to be built in five phases as shown on the plan dated January 20, 2010. The existing facility includes 18,686 square feet of buildings. Phase 1, building permits to be issued within 18 months, includes the construction of a 20,000 square foot warehouse for equipment and processed nuts. Phase 2, building permits to be issued within 36 months, includes the construction of a 10,000 square foot warehouse for equipment and processed nuts. Phase 3, building permits to be issued within 48 months, includes the construction of a 30,000 square foot warehouse for equipment and processed nuts. Phase 4, building permits to be issued within 60 months, includes the construction of a 30,000 square foot warehouse for equipment and processed nuts. Phase 5, building permits to be issued within 72 months, includes the construction of a 30,000 square foot warehouse for equipment and processed nuts. The project site is located on the north side of Jones Avenue, 1,200 feet east of St. John Avenue, southeast of Escalon (APN/Address: 247-180-12; 26639 E. Jones Avenue, Escalon). San Joaquin County is a signatory to San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (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 (CEQA). The LOCAL JURISDICTION retains responsibility for ensuring that the appropriate Incidental Take Minimization Measure are properly implemented and monitored and that appropriate fees are paid in compliance with the SJMSCP. Although participation in the SJMSCP is voluntary, Local Jurisdiction/Lead Agencies should be aware that if project applicants choose against participating in the SJMSCP, they will be required to provide alternative mitigation in an amount and kind equal to that provided in the SJMSCP. This Project is subject to the SJMSCP. This can be up to a 90 day process and it is recommended that the project applicant contact SJMSCP staff as early as possible. It is also recommended that the project applicant obtain an information package. htto://www.sicog.org Please contact SJMSCP staff regarding completing the following steps to satisfy SJMSCP requirements: • Schedule a SJMSCP Biologist to perform a pre-construction survey prior to any ground disturbance • SJMSCP Incidental take Minimization Measures and mitigation requirement: 1. Incidental Take Minimization Measures(ITMMs)will be issued to the project and must be signed by the project applicant prior to any ground disturbance but no later than sift(6)months from receipt of the ITN Ms. If ITMMs are not signed within six months,the applicant must reapply for SJMSCP Coverage. Upon receipt of signed ITMMs from project applicant,SJCOG,Inc.staff will sign the ITMMs. This is the effective date of the ITMMs. 2. Under no circumstance shall ground disturbance occur without compliance and satisfaction of the ITMMs.