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S J C O G, Inc. <br />555 East Weber Avenue . Stockton, CA 95202 • (209) 468-3913 • FAX (209) 468-1084 <br />San Joaquin County Multi -Species Habitat Conservation 6 Open Space Plan (SJMSCP) <br />SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION (RTLJ) <br />ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG, Inc. <br />To: Corinne King, San Joaquin County Community Development Department <br />From: Anne -Marie Poggio-Castillou, Regional Habitat Planner, SJCOG, Inc. <br />Date: July 22, 2009 <br />Local Jurisdiction Project Title: NIA <br />Assessor Parcel Number(s): 241400-08 <br />Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA- 0900141 <br />Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: 1.5 acres <br />Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Urban Habitat Land <br />Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. <br />Dear Mrs. King: <br />SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed application for PA -0900141. This project includes a Site Approval application for the parking of a <br />maximum of 8 trucks, trailers and equipment. The project is located on the south side of Yosemite Avenue, 1,040 feet east of <br />Guthmiller Road in the City of Lathrop <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 implemented 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. This can be up to a 30 day process and it is recommended that the project <br />applicant contact SJMSCP staff as early as possible. It is also recommended that the project applicant obtain an <br />information package. htto,//w .si oct.oro <br />Please contact SJMSCP staff regarding completing the following steps to satisfy SJMSCP requirements: <br />Schedule a SJMSCP Biologist to perform a pre -construction survey prior to any ground disturbance <br />Sign and Return Incidental Take Minimization Measures to SJMSCP staff (given to project applicant <br />after pre -construction survey is completed) <br />Pay appropriate fee based on SJMSCP findings. Fees shall be paid in the amount in effect at the <br />time of issuance of Building Permit <br />Receive your Certificate of Payment and release the required permit <br />It should be noted that if this project has any potential impacts to waters of the United States [pursuant to Section 404 <br />Clean Water Act], it would require the project to seek voluntary coverage through the unmapped process under the <br />SJMSCP which could take up to 90 days. It may be prudent to obtain a preliminary wetlands map from a qualified <br />consultant. If waters of the United States are confirmed on the project site, the Corps and the Regional Water Quality <br />Control Board (RWQCB) would have regulatory authority over those mapped areas [pursuant to Section 404 and 401 of <br />the Clean Water Act respectively] and permits would be required from each of these resource agencies prior to grading <br />the project site. <br />If you have any questions, please call (209) 468-3913. <br />