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0 49 It 4 1 40 Section 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1- BACKGROUND AND PLAN OBJECTIVES The purpose of this Natural Resources.Protection Plan (Plan) is to comply with San Joaquin County i* Community Development requires as one of the conditions of approval for the Eagal Lake Recreation and Restoration Project. This plan will address protection of existing tree, riparian, wetland, and wildlife habitat resources on the proposed Eagal Lake Recreation and Restoration Project located near Tracy, 4 San Joaquin County, California. Project construction will result in the conversion of fallow agriculture adjacent and upland lands within the site. The environmental protection objectives of the project are two fold; development will protect existing trees and wetland and riparian habitats on the property and conservation activities on the site will restore historic riparian and wildlife habitat and associated upland communities on the project for educational opportunities. The Plan provides guidelines as part of a natural resource conservation plan to minimize potential adverse impacts to on site natural resources during project development and use. The Eagal Lake Recreation and Restoration Project is a private membership recreational ski club development with additional support features and amenities to include storage, shop, club house, restroom facilities, nature trail and educational accommodations, fishing lake, beach access to the San Joaquin River, and open space.and buffer areas to protect wildlife habitat protection. Division 15 of the San Joaquin County General Plan constitutes the Natural Resources Regulations for the county. The Natural Resources Regulations Chapter 9-1500 provides guidance for protection of trees, riparian habitats, and wetlands within San Joaquin County. San Joaquin County Community Development Department has jurisdictional responsibilities over the enforcement, interpretation, and management of these regulations. The Plan will fulfill one of several ordinances required by San Joaquin County as established in the Use Permit Application No. UP-93-14. This document addresses Ordinance Development Department subset j-"Tree Preservation,Wetland, and Riparian Habitat"of the Conditions of Approval by the San Joaquin County Community Development Department. This ordinance identifies the requirement to provide protection for existing tree, riparian habitats and wetlands on site. The plan also addresses the enhancement of existing riparian habitats as per the Ordinance Development Department subset 4(c) - "State Department of Fish and Game" of the Conditions of Approval by the San Joaquin County Community Development Department requiring the use of native plants for restoration activities. This document was developed to meet the requirements of the San Joaquin County Community Development Department for approval and issuance of required use and building permits. 1.2 PROJECT SITE AND VICINITY DESCRIPTION The project site is located approximately 4 miles east of Tracy adjacent to the San Joaquin River, San Joaquin County, California (Figure 1). The project site includes two parcels; Parcel 1 is comprised of approximately 49.2 acres of upland, riparian, and lake habitat; Parcel 2 has approximately 63.9 acres of mixed agriculture, wetlands, and riparian habitat. Development of the ski lake and related support structures will be developed on Parcel 2. The existing lake and surrounding wildlife habitat on Parcel 1 as proposed will remain relatively unchanged. The site currently has a large beach area adjacent to the San Joaquin River that will be accessed via a portion of the nature trail. Some locations on Parcel 1 will include the development of picnic areas, wildlife observation points, and enhancement of the existing nature trail. In addition, some locations on the parcel will include the restoration of riparian and wildlife habitat features. The site is located in the Central Valley of California and northeast of the Sacramento- San Joaquin Delta region. Surrounding land uses in the area include agricultural crop production, rural residential development, and some industrial development. Access to the site is from Lorenzen Road. 1 Natural Resources Protection Plan Eagal Lake Recreation and Restoration Project