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daytime, 45 dB Hourly Equivalent Sound Level nighttime, 70 dB maximum sound daytime, 65 dB maximum sound nighttime) at the property line. Marketing events must end by 10:00 p.m pursuant to Development Title Section 9-1075.8 (m)(2). According to the noise study, the incorporation of these mitigation measures and code requirements as Conditions of Approval will ensure any noise impacts from this project will be reduced to less than significant. Traffic: Neighbors are concerned the proposed expansion will increase traffic that will impact the surrounding roadways. The applicant stated there will be a maximum attendance of 150 people at the marketing events and is able to provide the minimum required number of parking spaces on-site. Fifty (50) parking spaces will be required for the marketing events (one parking space for every three marketing event attendees).Additionally, the Department of Public Works determined that the project would not require a traffic study as the applicant expects a maximum attendance of 150 people and generates less than 50 trips per any one hour, which is the threshold for requiring a traffic study. As a Condition of Approval,the Department of Public Works reserves the right to require a traffic study if any marketing events are held for more than 150 people. Additionally, as a Condition of Approval, all vehicular parking related to the winery shall be on-site at all times and parking in the County right-of-way for all winery related events shall be prohibited. Therefore, any impacts from traffic are expected to be reduced to less than significant. Land Use: Neighbors expressed concerns regarding the project's compatibility with surrounding agricultural uses and expressed concern the winery is an event center with advertisements for weddings and concerts which are not compatible within an agricultural area. This project conforms with the current zoning of AG-40 (General Agriculture-40-acre minimum)and the General Plan designation of A/G (General Agriculture)and OS/RC (Resource Conservation). The surrounding uses are agricultural with scattered residences along the perimeter of the property. 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. The winery ordinance permits marketing events as an accessory use to a winery(Development Title Section 9-1075.5(m))with a discretionary permit. Development Title Section 9-1075.1 states "The intent of the Wineries and Related Facilities Chapter of the Development Title is to establish regulations that will acknowledge the distinctive pairing of wine grape growing,wine making,and tourism.The challenge is to provide for agricultural tourism and marketing activities while ensuring that agricultural resources remain vital.A major purpose is to guarantee that both winery and wine cellar marketing events are accessory and are subordinate to the primary agricultural use". Marketing events can take many forms, but they all must promote wine and have wine from the associated vineyard for sale. Marketing events shall end by 10:00 p.m. pursuant to Development Title Section 9-1075.5(m)(2).The applicant has indicated the marketing events are specifically geared to sell their wine. Services: Neighbors are also concerned with the impacts the project will have on existing water, sewage, and drainage services. The project site is not required to be served by public services. As Conditions of Approval, an addendum to the soil suitability/nitrate loading study shall be submitted to the Environmental Health Department(EHD)addressing the increased number of marketing events and number of attendees. Additionally, construction of an individual sewage disposal system under permit and inspection by the Environmental Health Department is required at the time of development based on the soil suitability/nitrate loading study findings. All drainage must be retained on-site. The Department of Public Works is requiring, as a Condition of Approval,that the developer provide drainage facilities to meet the requirements of San Joaquin County's Development Standards to prevent runoff release rate of storm water from discharging onto other properties and to prevent offsite sediment transport. The required retention basin capacity shall be calculated by a registered civil engineer, licensed contractor or license architect and must be submitted for review and approval prior to release of the building permit. San Joaquin County PA-1200063/St. Jorge Winery Community Development Page 5