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S J C O G, Inc. 555 East Weber Avenue • Stockton,CA 95202 • (209)135-0600 • FAX(209)235-0438 San Joaquin Counh/Multi-Species Habitat Conservation fr 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: February 9,2016 Local Jurisdiction Project Title: PA-1500271 (MS) Assessor Parcel Number(s): 245-260-09,-11,-12,-13 Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA-1500271 (MS) Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: 526.60 acres Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Agricultural, Natural, and 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-1500271 (MS). This project consists of a Minor Subdivision application to subdivide one 460.30 acre parcel and on 66.30 acre parcel into three parcels and a designated remainder. Parcel 1 to contain 60.85 acres. Parcel 2 to contain a 4.92 acre homesite parcel. Parcel 3 to contain a 4.94 acre homesite parcel. Parcel 4 to contain 456.00 acres. The project site is located southwest of the intersection of E. River Road and Sexton Road, southwest of Escalon (APN/Address: 245-260-09, -11, -12, -13; 22422 E. River Road, 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. At this time, the applicant is requesting a Minor Subdivision with no ground disturbance. Any future structures that require ground disturbance on this or subsequent divided parcels will be subject to participate in the SJMSCP and should be resubmitted to this agency. Current or future owners of this- or subdivided properties should be made aware of the conditions that are placed by the SJMSCP on future development on the created parcels. 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 tJwww.sicoa.ora 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 most be signed by the project applicant prior to any ground disturbance but no later than six(6)months from receipt of the ITMMs. If ITMMs are not signed within six months,the applicant most 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 rrMMs. 2. Under no circumstance shall ground disturbance occur without compliance and satisfaction of the ITMMs. 3. Upon issuance of fully executed ITMMs and prior to any ground disturbance,the project applicant must: