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S JCOG, Inc. 555 East Weber Avenue .Stockton,CA 95202 . (209)235-0600 .FAX(209)235-0438 San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation&Open Space Plan(SJMSCP) SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION(RTLJ) ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG,Inc. To: Kelsey Gunter,San Joaquin County,Community Development Department From: Laurel Boyd,SJCOG, Inc. Date: September 30,2021 -Local Jurisdiction Project Title: PA-2100194(SA) Assessor Parcel Number(s): 051-120-48 Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA-2100194(SA) 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 Ms.Gunter: SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed the project referral for PA-2100194 (SA). This project consists of a Site Approval application to establish a construction services yard to include converting an existing 5,482 square foot building to an office and constructing an 11,700 square foot building to store vehicles and materials. The project will utilize an existing private septic system. Water will be supplied by the San Joaquin Water Works No.2(VWJVD2). The applicant is requesting a modification to the requirement to connect to the public storm drainage system provided by County Service Area 14(CS 14)and to instead use natural,onsite drainage. The site has direct access from State Route 12. The commercially-zoned project site is adjacent to residential uses on 3 sides. The applicant has requested a modification to the requirement for screening adjoining residential areas with a 6-7 foot high solid masonry wall and to instead utilize the existing chain-link fence and install landscaping for screening. The project site is on the south sside of E.State Route 12,0.50 miles east of Alpine Road,Lodi(APN/Address: 051-120-48/9150 E.State Route 12,Lodi). 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. http://www.sicoci.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 anyground disturbance • SJMSCP Incidental take Minimization Measures and mitigation requirement: 1. Incidental Take Minimization Measures gTMMs)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 ofthe ITMMs. If ITMMs are not signed within six months,the applicant must reapply for SJMSCP Coverage. Upon receipt of signed ITMMs from project applicant,SJCOG,Inc.staff will sign the ITMMs.This is the effective date of the ITMMs. 2. Under no circumstance shall ground disturbance occur without compliance and satisfaction of the ITMMs. 3. Upon issuance of fully executed ITMMs 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 PA-2100194—Conditions of Approval 9