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City of Galt In a memo dated November 10, 2005, the City of Galt expressed opposition to the proposed development for the following reasons: Statements 1 & 5: "The project is proximate to the City of Galt. As such, residents of the project site are likely to use the city facilities without payment of mitigation to the city to off-set impacts." "The proposed subdivision will potentially impact traffic projections in the City." Response: The project will increase the number of vehicles trips on State Route 99, East and West Frontage Roads, Liberty Road and Lower Sacramento Road due to the proposed number of residential buildings. A traffic study was completed August 2005 by T.Y. Lin International/CCS, which determined that the amount of traffic generated as a result of this project is considered to have a significant impact on the existing level of services (LOS). The study recommend improvements that would result in acceptable (LOS). To reduce the impacts to less than significant the Department of Public Works recommends the following conditions: The applicantldeveloper shall pay a "fairshare"contribution for the improvements of the following intersections, prior to recording of the Final Map: (a) $15,713.00 for the improvements to Liberty Road and Lower Sacramento Road. (b) $2,970.00 for the improvements to Cost Road and Lower Sacramento Road. (c) $34,899.00 for improvements to Liberty Road and N. State Route 99 West Frontage Road. (d) $18,234.00 for improvements to Liberty Road and N. State Route 99 East Frontage Road. Also, Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees will be required when parcels are developed and payable at time of the building permit application. Statement 2: "The density of this agriculture-residential project is too high given the lack of nearby public services in this location including municipal water, sewer, road maintenance, police, fire protection and recreational facilities.""It will also be growth inducing." Response: The parcels have a General Plan designation and Zoning of RIR and R-R (Rural Residential), respectively. The application is an appropriate land use request because the project is consistent with the zoning. The average lot size is greater than one acre and the entire project area[excluding the "designated remainder']is 75.08 acres, which results in a density of less than 1 du/ga. The "designated remainder" is not currently proposed for development. All other development requirements contained in the Development Title and County standards are satisfied. Statement 3: 'The proposed subdivision will create an additional load on already limited ground water supply." Response: As required by the Public Works Department a Master Plan for a water system shall be prepared prior to approval of the Final Map. The system shall provide adequate domestic and fire water supply in conformance to the requirements of the County fire warden and the local Fire District. Also, water meters shall be installed on all water services. (Board of Supervisors Order B- 91-650) Additionally, a test well conforming to the requirements of the Development Title shall be approved prior to final approval of improvement plans . The Initial Study did not indicate substantial San Joaquin County PA-0400074\Gude) Community Development Page 5