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SU-89-2 September 9 , 1988 Page Two Rural Residential Principle No . 2 states that "rural residential areas should be established only in agricultural areas where there are existing concentrations of small parcels . " There are a few homesite parcels in the area , mainly along State Route 88; but the majority of the parcels are moderate to large in size. Another applicable principle is General Principle No. 3 which states" "Necessary expansion of urban centers and all rural residential development will be in a manner least disruptive to the agricultural surroundings and resources . " The project site consists of 253 acres in an agricultural area. Surrounding land use consists of vineyards , pasture , and dairies . It is staff 's opinion that a rural residential development and golf course in this area would be disruptive to the agricultural area and result in land use conflicts . If , in fact , the developer believes his proposal is timely , then it would be more appropriate to consider amending the Lockeford General Plan to include the project site . This should be incorporated into the General Plan update currently underway. The project site itself is maintained in walnut orchard and vineyard . The development of this project would remove 253 productive acres from agriculture . Approximately half of the project site is classified as prime soil . The prime soil classifications at the project site are Kingdon fine sandy loam , Bruella sandy loam , Tokay Fine Sandy Loam , and Hicksville Loam. Agricultural Principle #2 of the Land Use/Circulation Element states : "Intensive agriculture such as orchards , vineyards and row crops will be supported and protected where soils of high quality are found and water is or will be available. " Bear Creek and the area along the banks of Bear Creek are designated on the General Plan as conservation. Open Space Policy No. 5 of the Open Space/Conservation Element states : "Designated conservation areas will remain in open space in order to protect natural resources and to protect development from hazards . " Services If Rural Residential was determined to be an appropriate land use , the following development requirements would be applicable to a Rural Residential area with parcels less than two (2) acres in size: