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Aesthetics: Neighbors expressed concerns the facility is aesthetically displeasing because of the existing and proposed winery buildings. The site is not considered to be a scenic resource or unique scenic vista as identified by the General Plan (Volume I, Figure VI-2, page VI-6). The project site is in a rural, agricultural area. The Wineries and Wine Cellars-Winery, Small use type may be conditionally permitted in the AG-40 zone with an approved Site Approval application. The nearest residence is located 115 feet south of the project site. The project is not expected to significantly impact the visual aesthetics of the surrounding areas. Farm Bureau The Farm Bureau submitted a letter in opposition dated June 5,2012 and stated the Farm Bureau supports a winery first approach and supports the needs of wineries to conduct important normal activities like wine club events. This application appears to shift the emphasis from wine production to event production. The Farm Bureau included the following recommendations for the Planning Commission: 1. Deny the current application for site approval as written. 2. Bring the existing and built out facilities that are unpermitted into compliance if they can achieve the proper building permits, but deny a Planning Permit for use of these facilities for any activity other than wine production. 3. As a Condition of Approval, do not allow the applicant to re-file for a site approval for the use of the commercial kitchen and wine garden/amphitheater facilities for a period of no less than one year from the date of approval. 4. As a Condition of Approval, do not allow for the increased number of attendees for a period of no less than one year from the date of approval. 5. As a Condition of Approval, allow permitting for the Phase 1- 1,600 square foot storage building and 336 square foot wine storage building; and Phase-2 construction of a 1,200 case storage building. All of these with the Condition of Approval that marketing events cannot be held within these buildings and they must be used exclusively for the storage and production of wine. 6. We would request that a full analysis be completed to determine the compatibility of the proposed amphitheater for open-air concerts in the agricultural zone and specifically on this property. 7. We would lastly request that the County consider adopting a more conservative ratio for parking greater than the County's 3 to 1 standard for parking space per event attendee. Adequate parking for any proposed event must be maintained by the owners of the property. Additionally, all parking should not be allowed to over flow on to adjacent parcels for reasons of public safety and to not interfere with accessibility to neighboring lands. The winery ordinance permits marketing events as an accessory use to a winery(Development Title Section 9-1075.5(m))with an approved discretionary permit and the proposed Wineries and Wine Cellars- Winery, Small use type may be conditionally permitted in the AG-40 zone subject to an approved Site Approval application. San Joaquin County PA-1200063/St. Jorge Winery Community Development Page 6