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v Analysis Background On November 11, 2016, the Planning Commission approved Use Permit application No. PA-1600026 for the expansion of an existing 13,495 square foot religious assembly facility from a maximum of 170 members to a maximum of 700 members to be completed in two (2) phases over three (3) years. Phase One includes the construction of a 23,700 square foot multi-purpose assembly hall for education programs and recreational activities, a 250 square foot well house, a 600 square foot structure to house fire tanks, and conversion of an existing 6,150 square foot agricultural building into a storage building. Phase Two includes the construction of a 20,500 square foot social hall with a kitchen, dining area, and retreat area. (Use Type: Religious Assembly- Regional)The expiration date of the project was June 2,2018. On May 22, 2018 the applicant filed a one-year Time Extension application. The Environmental Health Department submitted updated comments on the project. However, the proposed Time Extension does not change any other previously approved Conditions of Approval and the approval of the Time Extension application is consistent with the requirements of the Development Title. If this Time Extension application is approved, the new expiration date for Phase One will be June 2, 2019. Phase Two will also be extended by one year. San Joaquin Farm Bureau The Farm Bureau submitted a letter dated July 30, 3018 stating concerns regarding truck parking, traffic, and impacts to adjacent agricultural uses. A minimum of two (2) truck parking spaces were required to be provided as a previous Condition of Approval for the religious assembly, and are included in the recommended Conditions of Approval. There is also an approved agricultural truck parking operation on- site (SA-94-0040), which was approved for a maximum of two (2) trucks and four (4) trailers. All project parking is required to be located on-site. In addition, the Department of Public Works required a traffic study for the previous expansion project that expired (PA-1000217) and a technical memorandum to update the traffic study for the expansion project (PA-1600026). As a result, several mitigation measures were included in the previously approved Conditions of Approval to reduce the potential impacts to the existing roads by the proposed project to less than significant levels, and are included in the Staff Report as recommended Conditions of Approval for the Time Extension. These recommendations include a requirement to provide overflow parking, as well as turn lanes, striping, and signage for project access. In addition, the Department of Public Works has addressed traffic concerns with a traffic study and corresponding technical memorandum. As for the impact to adjacent agricultural uses, the Religious Assembly — Regional use type may be conditionally permitted in the AG-40 (General Agriculture with a 40-acre minimum)zone with an approved Use Permit application. In addition, the project site is subject to the San Joaquin County Right-To-Farm Ordinance (Section 6-9004(3)), which recognizes and supports the right to farm agricultural lands in a manner consistent with accepted customs, practices, and standards. Residents of property on or near agricultural land should accept the inconveniences or discomforts associated with agricultural operations or activities, including but not limited to noise, odors, insects, fumes, dust or the operation of machinery during any 24-hour period. San Joaquin County has determined that inconveniences or discomforts associated with such agricultural operations or activities shall not be considered a nuisance. Neighborhood Opposition The Community Development Department received one (1) letter in opposition to the time extension from San Joaquin County PA-1600026/Singh Community Development Page 4