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S JCOG, Inc, ON )i5 S:asY lVchor Avenue • '_,U ck[on1 CA 45202 . (201'1 2�,5-0600 • PAX(209)23r-0438 LUSart foatlain County 11�1111tl-Sl?ecies Habitat Conservation &Open Space Plan (SI ISCP) . SJ MSCI' RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION (RTLJ) ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG, Inc. To: Mo Hatef, San Joaquin County Community Development Department From: Anne--Marie Poggio, Regional Habitat Planner, SJCOG, Inc. Date: February 24, 2010 Local Jurisdiction Project Title: NIA Assessor Parcel Number(s): 203-210-16 Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA-1000031 Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: 40.36 acres Habitat Types to he Disturbed: Agricultural Habitat Land Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. Dear Mrs. Hatef: SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed application PA- 1000031 This project consists of a Use permit application for a 1,500 square foot agricultural processing building for bagging vegetables. The project is located on the north side of Louise Avenue, access Via a gravel drive way, 1,200 feet north of Louise Avenue, in the City of 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 and is located within the unmapped land use area. Per requirements of the SJMSCP, unmapped projects are subject to case-by-case review This can be 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 http://www.sjcog.oig After this project is approved by the Habitat Technical Advisory Committee and the SJCOG Inc. Board, the following process must occur to participate in the SJMSCP: • Schedule a SJMSCP Biologist to performs a pre-construction survey prior to any ground disturbance • Sign and Return Incidental Take Minimization Measures to SJMSCP staff(given to project applicant after pre-construction survey is completed) ■ Pay appropriate fee based on SJMSCP findings. Fees shall be paid in the amount in effect at the time of issuance of Building Permit ■ Receive your Certificate of Payment and release the required permit It should be noted that if this project has any potential impacts to waters of the United States[pursuant to Section 404 Clean Water Act], it would require the project to seek voluntary coverage through the unmapped process under the SJMSCP which could take up to 90 days, it may be prudent to obtain a preliminary wetlands map frorn a qualified consultant. If waters of the United States are confirmed on the project site, the Corps and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) would have regulatory authority over those mapped areas(pursuant to Section 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act respectively]and permits would be required from each of these resource agencies prior to grading the project site. If you have any questions, please call (209) 235-0600