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outside of the extning communities identified in the Genei�Plan. In addition, the proposed designation of R/R is also not one of the exceptions listed above. A Community Organization and Development Patterns (Volume I p IV-13) Implementation 13. General Plan Amendments: (b) In reviewing General Plan 2010 Map amendments to convert land from agricultural uses to non-agricultural urban uses, the following criteria should be used for evaluation. (2) the potential for the project to create premature development pressure on surrounding agricultural lands; • The 11 project parcels are classified as Prime Farmland by the Department of Conservation. The proposed General Plan Amendment appears to be inconsistent with this implementation measure because the conversion of 44.25 acres of prime farmland into a non-agricultural use is premature and may create additional developmental pressure on surrounding agricultural lands which are also designated as prime farmland. Summary The proposed project does not appear to be consistent with the policies and implementation measures of the General Plan. The proposed project area is located outside of existing urban and rural communities and the General Plan Amendment would introduce more intensive residential development in an existing agricultural area. However, if the applicant chooses to submit a full application, a Zone Reclassification application will need to be filed concurrently in order to maintain the consistency between the General Plan designation and zone. The AG-40 zone is not a consistent implementing zone for the R/R General Plan designation. -The applicant would need to propose a zone that is compatible with the R/R General Plan designation. NOTE: The pre-application conference is designed to inform prospective applicants of General Plan consistency, zoning consistency, public improvement requirements, preliminary design constraints and opportunities, and major environmental and safety issues. This information is provided in the hope of assisting the applicant in submitting a better and more complete application, as well as minimizing processing time. It is not intended to be an in-depth analysis, and an environmental assessment is not completed. The applicant should be aware that a detailed review would not be done until the full application is submitted. Also, if new or additional information is obtained, a revised application or Environmental Impact Report may be required. JJ:vb PA-0400077 Attachments C Sam Loduca Howard Seligman 3