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NOV-21 - ZUU4 4 04NM UA UtFAKIMtNI Vr IKAW01AIIUIv I`iD JU[4 r <br /> &atny Aden <br /> November 23, 2004 <br /> Page 2 <br /> While normally agricultural land use is not within the jurisdiction of the California <br /> Department of Transportation,we recognize that we may have information that may be <br /> helpful in this project. We suggest that there are options available, which could help <br /> mitigate the loss of agricultural lands to the area. Other counties and cities in the State <br /> have developed feasible mitigation measures for the loss of agricultural lands that are <br /> recognized by the California Department of Conservation. Some of the measures that <br /> have been utilized are, creation of an open space conservatory or a locally designated <br /> agricultural use preserve or financial contributions for a recognized conservatory program <br /> such as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Management Areas. Utilizing these mitigation measures <br /> has the potential of negating the conclusion that the losses of agricultural lands are <br /> significant and unavoidable. <br /> We suggest that the county continue to coordinate and consult with Caltrans to identify <br /> and address potential cumulative transportation impacts that may occur from this project <br /> and other developments near this geographical location. This will assist us in ensuring <br /> that traffic safety and quality standards are maintained for the traveling public on existing <br /> and future state transportation facilities. <br /> We look forward in continuing to work with you in a cooperative manner. If you have <br /> any questions or would like to discuss these comments in more detail,please contact <br /> Darlene Tigner at(209)948-7575 or(email- darlene timer@dot.ca.ov). <br /> Sincerely, <br /> TOM DUMAS, Chief <br /> Office of Intermodal Planning <br /> "Calan improves mobibry across California" <br />