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ANALYSIS Project Site The project site is planted in alfalfa, and there are no residences on-site, and is in the AE flood designation. As a result, any new buildings constructed in the flood zone must be elevated a minimum of twenty-two (22) feet above grade on an elevated pad. Because of this requirement, a Soil Suitability/Nitrate Loading Study was required to determine the feasibility of a septic system on a raised pad. The Soil Suitability/Nitrate Loading Study was approved by the Environmental Health Department on December 6, 2019. There are also twelve (12)adult goats, and six(6) baby goats currently residing on the property. Operations The applicant's animal processing activities are relatively small in scope. The applicant states that on average one (1) animal per day will be processed. Only animals raised on the project site will be processed at this facility. This includes but is not limited to goats and chickens.After the animal is processed, the applicant intends to take the renderings, place them in a sealed container, and deliver the renderings directly to a tallow plant for disposal. The applicant has provided a letter from Sisk Recycling dated June 5, 2019 that states that its operation has the capacity to accommodate the renderings generated from this facility. Additionally, animal processing facilities are regulated by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The CDFA requires that any building used for animal processing have a concrete floor so that the ground and groundwater is not contaminated with animal waste. Development Title Table 9-1045.3 states that not more than thirty-five chickens may be permitted on parcels three (3) acres or larger (of which not more than three (3) may be roosters). In order to exceed that number of chickens, an approved discretionary application for the Animal Raising- Small use type is required. Although the applicant is requesting a maximum of 3,000 chickens with the proposed project, the applicant has stated he will gradually increase the amount of chickens over time. The applicant states that the rooster population will be approximately 1% of the poultry population, and that roosters will only be used for breeding the chickens and for meat. A Manure Management Plan has been reviewed and approved by the Environmental Health Department. The plan states that the manure generated by the chickens will be used in crop production on the remainder of the parcel. Additionally, the plan outlines that manure piles will be windrowed and covered with a tarp to minimize odor and pest effects. Surfacing The applicant has requested a surfacing modification request to use asphalt grindings in lieu of asphalt concrete or Portland cement concrete for all parking and maneuvering areas as required by the Development Title. The applicant is requesting this modification due to the small scale of the operation with minimal traffic, and the high cost of asphalt or concrete installation. Development Title Section 9-1015.9 states that requirements of the chapter may be modified by the Director in cases in which, due to the unusual nature of the establishment proposed or the development proposal submitted for it, the requirements set forth in the Development Title may be considered insufficient or excessive. The Community Development Department has reviewed this request, and due to the small scale of the facility, recommends the Planning Commission grant this modification as proposed. Williamson Act Principles of Compatibility The proposed project site is currently under Williamson Act contract No. WA-71-C1-264. The contract restricts development to uses that are compatible with the Williamson Act and Planning Commission Staff Report, Item # 1 02/06/2020 — PA-1800316 (UP) 5