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Potentially Less Than Less Than Analyzed Significant Significant with Significant No In The 9 Mitigation 9 Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Prior EIR IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: Would the project, a) Have a substantial adverse effect,either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a i candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans,policies, or regulations,or by the California ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effector any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California ❑ ❑ ❑ ® Ll of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc,) through direct removal, filling, ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ hydrological interruption,or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as atree preservation policy or ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ conservation plan? Impact Discussion: (a-f) The Natural Diversity Database listthe Swainson's hawk(Buteo Swainsoni),tricolored blackbird(Agelaius tricolor), Suisun marsh aster (Aster lentus), Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest, and the burrowing owl (Athene Cunicularia)as rare, endangered, or threatened species as potentially occurring in or near the site. Referrals have been sentto the San Joaquin Council of Governments(SJCOG)for review.SJCOG has determined thatthe project is subject to the San Joaquin Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP), and the applicant has confirmed participation.As a result,the proposed projectis consistentwith the SJMSCP,as amended, and this will be reflected in the conditions of project approval for this proposal. Pursuant to the Final E1R/EIS for San Joaquin County Multi Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan(SJMSCP), dated November 15, 2000,and certified by SJCOG on December 7,2000,implementation of the SJMSCP is expected to reduce impacts to biological resources resulting from the proposed project to a level of less-than-significant, The applicant has confirmed he will participate in the SJMSCP. Proof of participation will be required prior to issuance of any building or grading permits. There are is no riparian habitat within the project area and no fish will be impacted by this project,Additionally,there are no trees subject to a preservation policy on the project site. 11 Planning Commission Staff Report, PA-1800316(UP) 15 Environmental Review