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Mike Smith Engineering, Inc. 4 North Main Street Lodi, CA (209) 334-2332 May 1, 2000 Project description This project will revive, remodel and add to, the existing facility previously known as the "Lockeford Winery". There are three large existing buildings, and several smaller accessory buildings on this site. Before the present owners acquired the site, it was a community problem because of vandifism, graffiti, and other criminal activities. The existing approved use for this property is heavy equipment rental. A five year project is proposed, with a time line to be driven by business interests. Phase one will include reviving the wine storage tanks, and installing new crushing and juicing equipment. The existing tanks have a capacity of 2.3 million gallons, not all to be used. Grapes will be brought to the site by semi-trucks. Custom crushing will probably be of interest to the future tenant. 1000 tons of grapes is what is expected to be processed. Some of the wine storage tanks will be reserved for wine tasting and display and not be used for wine storage. Phase 2 will include developing the rear of the property into ten, 10,000 sf spaces for equipment storage.These areas will be 100' x 100', surrounded by 6' -0" chainlink fencing, with security fighting. The tenants will be local contractors who need a space to store construction equipment, and building materials. Phase 1 and 2 are to begin immediately, upon county approval. The remaining phases will begin within 5 years, as needed or when future tenants show interest. The remaining projects will include a wine tasting facility with an exhibit area, a micro brewery, a small restaurant, public restrooms, care takers residence, fruit packing/warehouse, and miscellaneous landscaping and beautification projects. Part of the five year project will also include annexing to the Lockeford community service district which will bring public sewer and water to the facility. The property to the north is the recently abandoned railroad right of way. It is anticipated this property will become part of the project. It is anticipated that phase 1 and 2 will be completed before a connection to public facilities is installed. The existing septic systems and domestic will be used for phase 1 and 2. This is a brief overview of what the property owners would like to see happen. As questions arise form different departments and/or planning commissioners, we will be happy to answer, or provide additional information. Sincerely, Michael W. Smith Mike Smith Engineering, Inc. R.C.E. 44590