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A noise study was conducted by J. C. Brennan and Associates dated January 23, 2018. The noise analysis included conducting a staged concert. J.C. Brennan and Associates set up a sound system on the stage area which is oriented in the direction of typical music. In addition, the music was piayed at an amplitude that is generally typical of outdoor events. The noise study analyzed the noise level at three (3) noise measurement sites while music was playing, and concluded the winery can comply with the county noise level standards provided the events terminate prior to 10:00 p.m. However, pursuant to Development Title Section 9-1075.9(f)(1), outdoor amplified sound must terminate by 9:00 pm, which has been included in the recommended Conditions of approval. Therefore, impacts related to noise are expected to be less than significant. Additionally, Marketing Events; Accessory Wine Events, and Industry Events must comply with Development Title Section 9- 1025.9 regarding stationary noise standards (50 dB Hourly Equivalent Sound Level daytime, 45 dB Hourly Equivalent Sound Level nighttime, 70 dB maximum sound daytime, 65 dB maximum sound nighttime). Each of the noise level standards shall be reduced by 5 dB for noise primarily consisting of speech or music. Williamson Act The proposed project site is currently under the California Land Conservation act and subject to Williamson Act Contract No. 77-C1-135. The contract restricts development to uses that are compatible with the Williamson Act and Development Title Section 9-1805. "Compatible use" as defined in the Williamson Act includes uses determined by the County to be compatible with the agricultural, recreational, or open-space use of land within the preserve and subject to contract. (Government Code Section 51201[e]) In addition, Development Title Section 9-1810.3(1)(AA) permits wineries and wine cellars as a compatible use on contracted land. The winery will have wine available for sale at each Wine Release and Industry Event. The wine will be sold exclusively from the host winery. The parcel has approximately 59.14 acres of vineyards and the winery, Marketing.Events, Wine Release and Industry Events will encompass approximately 2 acres within existing developed area of the winery. Therefore, the Marketing, Wine Release and Industry Events with proposed amplified.sound for the winery are accessory uses and the proposed project is consistent with the required three principles of compatibility pursuant to Government Code Section 51238.1. Farm Bureau The San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation submitted a comment letter dated April 25, 2018 regarding the addition of twelve (12) Marketing Events and outdoor amplified sound. The letter states that the Farm Bureau supports the application to allow for the addition of twelve (12) Marketing Events and the addition of amplified sound so long as it is consistent with the operational requirements of San Joaquin County Development Title Section 9-1075.9(f). Natural Resources There are two (2) oak trees on the property. To protect and preserve the oak tree from development and construction activity, the following standards shall be applicable: • Grade changes near or within the dripline of said oak trees shall comply with the following: • No grade changes shall occur within six feet of the trunk of the tree. • No grade changes shall occur that entail removing or adding more than six inches of soil in the protected zone of the tree. • Any grade changes within the protected zone of the tree shall be accomplished so as to prevent soil compaction and injury to or removal of the tree's roots. (Development Title Section 9-1505.5[a]). • Before grading operations may commence, a minimum five (5) foot high chain link fence or other comparable protective fencing shall be installed at the outermost edge of the protected zone of each tree or group of trees (Development Title Section 9-1505.5[b]). San Joaquin County PA-0900094/Bokisch Community Development Page 7