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SJCOG, Inc. 555 Fast Weber Avenue - Sta:ktm,CA 45202 . (209)235-0600 . FAX(209)235b1343 San Joaquin County Multi-Species Hal+itat Consen�ation&Open Space Plan (SJMSCP) SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION(RTLJ) ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG,Inc. To: John L. Funderburg,San Joaquin County Community Development Department From: Laurel Boyd,SJCOG, Inc. Date: August 22, 2013 Local Jurisdiction Project Title: PA-1300091 (IJP) Assessor Parcel Number(s): 055-160-24, -43,-44,-73 Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA 1300091 (UP) Total Acres to be converted: 17.5 acres Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Agricultural Habitat Land Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. Dear Mr. Funderburg: SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed the application for PA-1300091 (UP). This project includes a Use Permit application to expand an existing truck terminal and parking operation from 80 trucks to 110 trucks and a heavy equipment storage area. The project will include the use of an existing 200 square foot commercial coach to be utilized as an office. The project is located 4,000 feet east of Thornton Road, on the south side of State Route 12, north of Lodi (APN/Address: 055-160-24, -43, -44, -73; 5136 W. State Route 12, Lodi). 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:/jwwwsicog.orc 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 perform 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 from 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 rnsnurrc anannce nnnr fn nrn,linn tbn.—i—t n(Ie