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S J C O G, Inc. <br /> 555 East Weber Avenue • Stockton,CA 95202 e (209)235-0600 • FAX(209)235-0438 <br /> San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation &Open Space Plan (SJMSCP) <br /> - SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION(RTLJ) <br /> ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG,Inc. <br /> To: Mo Hatef,San Joaquin County, Community Development Department <br /> From: Laurel Boyd, SJCOG, Inc. <br /> Date: June 24, 2014 <br /> Local Jurisdiction Project Title: PA-1400111 (SA) <br /> Assessor Parcel Number(s): 001-130-04 <br /> Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA-1400111 (SA) <br /> Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: 3.72 acres <br /> Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Urban and Multi-Purpose Open Space Habitat Land <br /> Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. <br /> Dear Ms. Hatef: <br /> SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed application referral for PA-1400111 (SA). This project includes a Site Approval application to <br /> utilize a portion of an existing vinegar processing facility to establish a small winery. Phase 1 includes utilizing a 510 <br /> square foot portion of an existing vinegar production building for wine production, utilizing a 400 square foot portion of an <br /> existing olive oil tasting room for wine tasting, utilizing a 450 swuare foot storage area for wine storage, and the <br /> construction of a 500 square foot crush pad. Phase 2, with building permits to be issued within 10 years, includes the use <br /> of 3,000 square feet of a previously approved 5,000 square foot vinegar storage building proposed with PA-1000273. No <br /> marketing events are proposed with this application. The project site is located at the north west corner of Thornton Road <br /> and Barber Road, Thornton (APN/Address: 001-130-04; 28313 N. Thornton Road, Thornton). <br /> San Joaquin County is a signatory to San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan <br /> (SJMSCP). Participation in the SJMSCP satisfies requirements of both the state and federal endangered species acts, <br /> and ensures that the impacts are mitigated below a level of significance in compliance with the California Environmental <br /> Quality Act (CEQA). The LOCAL JURISDICTION retains responsibility for ensuring that the appropriate Incidental Take <br /> Minimization Measure are properly implernented and monitored and that appropriate fees are paid in compliance with the <br /> SJMSCP. Although participation in the SJMSCP is voluntary, Local Jurisdiction/Lead Agencies should be aware that if <br /> project applicants choose against participating in the SJMSCP, they will be required to provide alternative mitigation in an <br /> amount and kind equal to that provided in the SJMSCP. <br /> This project is subject to the SJMSCP and is located within the unmapped land use area. Per requirements of the <br /> SJMSCP, unmapped projects are subject to case-by-case review. This can be a 90 day process and it is recommended <br /> that the project applicant contact SJMSCP staff as early as possible. It is also recommended that the project applicant <br /> obtain an information package. http://www.sicog.org <br /> After this project is approved by the Habitat Technical Advisory Committee and the SJCOG Inc. Board, the following <br /> process must occur to participate in the SJMSCP: <br /> ■ Schedule a SJMSCP Biologist to perform a pre-construction survey prior to any ground disturbance <br /> • SJMSCP Incidental take Minimization Measures and mitigation requirement: <br /> I. Incidental Take Minimization Measures(ITMMs)will be issued to the project and must be signed by the project applicant prior to any <br /> ground disturbance but no later than six(6)months from receipt of the ITMMs. If ITMMs are not signed within six months,the applicant <br /> must reapply for SJMSCP Coverage. Upon receipt of signed ITMMs from project applicant,SJCOG,Inc.staff will sign the ITMMs. This <br /> is the effective date of the ITMMs. <br /> 2. Under no circumstance shall ground disturbance occur without compliance and satisfaction of the ITMMs. <br /> 3. Upon issuance of fully executed ITMMs and prior to any ground disturbance,the project applicant must: <br /> a. Post a bond for payment of the applicable SJMSCP fee covering the entirety of the project acreage being covered(the bond <br /> should be valid for no longer than a 6 month period);or <br /> b. Pay the appropriate SJMSCP fee for the entirety ofthe project acreage being covered,or <br /> C. Dedicate land in-lieu of fees,either as conservation easements or fee title;or <br />