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Administrative Draft Environmental Impact Report <br /> Gill Medical Center Project <br /> Mitigation of either a General Plan amendment or rezoning that changes land from an agricultural <br /> to non-agricultural designation, regardless of the non-agricultural designation; <br /> Having a "qualified entity" hold the easements and administer the fees—generally assumed to be <br /> the Central Valley Farmland Trust (CVFT); <br /> Coordination with similar mitigation efforts of the cities, the San Joaquin County Multi-Species <br /> Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP), and the Delta Protection Commission; and <br /> Organization of a nine-member Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (with three members <br /> each appointed by the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation, the Building Industry Association, <br /> and the Board of Supervisors) to develop a Mitigation Strategy, report annually on the <br /> effectiveness of the program, and advise the county. <br /> Right to Farm Ordinance <br /> San Joaquin County's Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (Right to Farm Ordinance) addresses the <br /> problem of urban growth encroaching on agricultural land by seeking to reduce nuisance complaints <br /> about farm operations from residential neighbors (Mintier Harnish 2009). Using disclosure methods, <br /> purchasers and existing owners of residential property are informed about the local importance of <br /> agriculture and the possible negative impacts of residing near normal farm operations, such as noise, <br /> odors, insects, dust, fumes, operation of machinery, application of pesticides and fertilizers, storage and <br /> disposal of manure, and other operational requirements.The ordinance is intended to protect existing <br /> farming operations from pressure to cease operations when residential development occurs nearby. The <br /> county established an Agricultural Grievance Committee to assist in resolution of disputes that arise <br /> regarding such operations or activities (Mintier Harnish 2009). <br /> San Joaquin County General Plan <br /> The following goals and policies are relevant to agriculture in San Joaquin County. <br /> Goal LU-1: Direct most urban development towards cities and urban and rural communities within the <br /> unincorporated county to promote economic development, while preserving agricultural <br /> lands and protecting open space resources. <br /> LU-1.1: Compact Growth and Development:The County shall discourage urban <br /> sprawl and promote compact development patterns, mixed-use <br /> development, and higher development intensities that conserve <br /> agricultural land resources, protect habitat, support transit, reduce vehicle <br /> trips, improve air quality, make efficient use of existing infrastructure, <br /> encourage healthful, active living, conserve energy and water, and <br /> diversify San Joaquin County's housing stock. <br /> LU-1.5: Clear Boundaries:The County shall strive to preserve agricultural and open <br /> space areas that contribute to maintaining clear boundaries among cities <br /> and unincorporated communities. <br /> Agricultural and Forestry Resources 4.4-5 October 2021 <br />