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SJCOG, Inc . <br /> S J C O G, Inc . <br /> 555 East Weber Avenue • Stockton, CA 95202 • (209) 235-0600 • FAX (209) 235-0438 <br /> San Joaquin Counhj Multi - Species Habitat Conservation & Open Space Plan (SJMSCP) <br /> SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION ( RTLJ) <br /> ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG, Inc . <br /> To : Nancy Arroyo, San Joaquin County , Community Development Department <br /> From : Laurel Boyd , SJCOG , Inc . Phone : (209) 235 -0574 Email : boyd@sjcog . org <br /> Date : December 19 , 2022 <br /> -Local Jurisdiction Project Title : PA-2200250 (SA) <br /> Assessor Parcel Number(s ) : 197-020-03 <br /> Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA-2200250 (SA) <br /> Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use : Unknown <br /> Habitat Types to be Disturbed : Multi - Purpose Open Space Habitat Land <br /> Species Impact Findings : Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist . <br /> Dear Ms . Arroyo : <br /> SJCOG , Inc . has reviewed the project referral for PA-2200250 ( SA ) . This project consists of a Site Approval application <br /> for an unmanned 101 -foot telecommunications monopole ancillary equipment within a 900 - square400t lease area . The <br /> project site is located on the west side of S . State Route 99 W. Frontage Road , 1 , 860 feet north of Lathrop Road , Manteca <br /> (APN /Address : 197 - 020 - 03/ 14621 S . State Route 99 W. Frontage Road , Manteca ) . <br /> San Joaquin County is a signatory to San Joaquin County Multi - Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan <br /> ( SJMSCP ) . Participation in the SJMSCP satisfies requirements of both the state and federal endangered species acts , <br /> and ensures that the impacts are mitigated below a level of significance in compliance with the California Environmental <br /> Quality Act ( CEQA) . The LOCAL JURISDICTION retains responsibility for ensuring that the appropriate Incidental Take <br /> Minimization Measure are properly implemented and monitored and that appropriate fees are paid in compliance with the <br /> SJMSCP . Although participation in the SJMSCP is voluntary , Local Jurisdiction /Lead Agencies should be aware that if <br /> project applicants choose against participating in the SJMSCP , they will be required to provide alternative mitigation in an <br /> amount and kind equal to that provided in the SJMSCP . <br /> This Project is subject to the SJMSCP . This can be up to a 30 day process and it is recommended that the project <br /> applicant contact SJMSCP staff as early as possible . It is also recommended that the project applicant obtain an <br /> information package . http : //www . sicog . org <br /> Please contact SJMSCP staff regarding completing the following steps to satisfy SJMSCP requirements : <br /> ■ Schedule a SJMSCP Biologist to perform a pre - construction survey prior to any ground disturbance <br /> SJMSCP Incidental take Minimization Measures and mitigation requirement : <br /> 1 . Incidental Take Minimization Measures ( ITMMs ) will be issued to the project and must be signed by the project applicant prior to any <br /> ground disturbance but no later than six (6 ) months from receipt of the ITMMs . If ITMMs are not signed within six months, the applicant <br /> must reapply for SJMSCP Coverage . Upon receipt of signed ITMMs from project applicant, SJCOG, Inc . staff will sign the ITMMs . This <br /> is the effective date of the ITMMs . <br /> 2 . Under no circumstance shall ground disturbance occur without compliance and satisfaction of the ITMMs . <br /> 3 . Upon issuance of fiilly executed ITMMs and prior to any ground disturbance, the project applicant must : <br /> a . Post a bond for payment of the applicable SJMSCP fee covering the entirety of the project acreage being covered (the bond <br /> should be valid for no longer than a 6 month period ) ; or <br /> b . Pay the appropriate SJMSCP fee for the entirety of the project acreage being covered; or <br /> C , Dedicate land in-lieu of fees , either as conservation easements or fee title; or <br /> d . Purchase approved mitigation bank credits . <br /> 4 . Within 6 months from the effective date of the ITMMs or issuance of a building permit, whichever occurs first, the project applicant must : <br /> a . Pay the appropriate SJMSCP for the entirety of the project acreage being covered ; or <br /> b . Dedicate land in- lieu of fees, either as conservation easements or fee title ; or <br /> C . Purchase approved mitigation bank credits . <br />