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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 fa Open Space Plan (SJMSCP) SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION(RTLJ) ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG,Inc. To: Giuseppe Sanfilippo,San Joaquin County,Community Development Department From: Laurel Boyd, SJCOG, Inc. Date: June 12,2017 Local Jurisdiction Project Title: PA-1700117(UP) Assessor Parcel Number(s): 001-160-29 Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA-1700117(UP) Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: Unknown Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Urban Habitat Land Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. Dear Mr. Sanfilippo: SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed the application referral for PA-1700117 (UP). This project consists of a Use Permit application to expand an existing fire station by constructing a 1,350 square foot garage addition to the existing station building. The project is tied to a Deviation application No. PA-1700118. The project site is located on the southeast corner of North Thornton Road and Samoa Court, Thornton (APN/Address: 001-160-29; 25999 North Thornton Road, Thornton). 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 30 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. httn://wtaw.sicog.orci 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(rrMMs)will be issued to the project and must be signed by the project applicant prior to any ground disturbance but no later than six(6)months from receipt of the frMMs. If rrMMs are not signed within six months,the applicant most reapply for SJMSCP Coverage. Upon receipt of signed 1TMMs from project applicant,SJCOG,Inc.staff will sign the 1TMJvls. This is the effective date of the TrMMs. 2. Under no circumstance shall ground disturbance occur without compliance and satisfaction of the rrMMs. 3. Upon issuance of fully executed rrMMs and prior to any ground disturbance,the project applicant must: a. Post a bond for payment of the applicable SJMSCP fee covering the entirety of the project acreage being covered(the bond should be valid for no longer than a 6 month period);or b. Pay the appropriate SJMSCP fee for the entirety of the project acreage being covered;or C. Dedicate land in-lieu of fees,either as conservation easements or fee title;or d. Purchase approved mitigation bank credits. 4. Within 6 months from the effective date of the ITMMs or issuance of a building permit,whichever occurs first,the project applicant must: a. Pay the appropriate SJMSCP for the entirety of the project acreage being covered;or b. Dedicate land in-lieu of fees,either as conservation easements or fee title;or c. Purchase approved mitigation bank credits.