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Surfacing Modification The Site Plan depicts surfacing of recycled asphalt and aggregate base from county road reconstruction that is annually treated with calcium chloride to prevent dust. Pursuant to Development Title Section 9- 1015.5(e), all parking spaces, driveways, and maneuvering areas shall be surfaced and permanently maintained with asphalt concrete or portland cement concrete to provide a durable dust free surface. However, Development Title Section 9-1015.5(e)(2), states that, at the discretion of the Review Authority, alternative surfacing materials may be used in combination with an asphalt concrete_or portland cement concrete driveway for truck parking in agricultural zones. The applicant submitted a letter dated May 14, 2018 requesting a modification to the surfacing requirement to allow surfacing of recycled asphalt and aggregate base from county road reconstruction for all areas including the driveway. The Community Development Department has reviewed the request and is requesting that, in order to provide dust mitigation and prevent debris in the county right-of-way, the Planning Commission require the first one hundred feet of the driveway, from the edge of the existing right of way of N. Locust Tree Road, to be paved pursuant to Development Title Section 9-1015.5(e). Neighbor Response The Community Development Department has received one (1) letter expressing concern regarding this application. The letter was submitted an adjacent property owner. The concerns stated in the letter include noise, land use compatibility, and property value impacts. Noise: The neighbor expressed concern about the proposed projects' impact from noise. Development Title Section 9-1025.9(b)(5) states that noise sources emanating from any agricultural operation are exempt from the noise ordinance. Furthermore, the San Joaquin County Right-To-Farm Ordinance (Section 6-9004(3)) 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. Surrounding land uses to the north, south, east, and west include agricultural row crops and single-family residences with detached accessory buildings on agriculturally zoned parcels. Therefore, any noise or odor related impacts are considered to be less than significant. Land Use Compatibility: The neighbor expressed concern regarding land use compatibility with his residence immediately adjacent to the proposed operations. The applicant has applied for use types - Agricultural Truck Parking and Farm Services - which can be conditionally approved in the AG-40 (General Agriculture, 40 acre minimum) zone with an approved Site Approval application. The subject parcel and surrounding parcels and area are zoned AG-40. Therefore, approval of these uses would be consistent with the requirements and policies of the Development Title and General Plan. Property Value: The neighbor expressed concern about the proposed projects' possible negative impact on the value of his property. Analysis of property values is not necessary to recommend approval of the project, as these impacts are not considered in the required Development Title findings for a land use application and are not directly related to land use. San Joaquin County PA-1600128/Mettler Community Development Page 5