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Item No . 2 PC : 2-5-87 SA-87-13 Page 3 STAFF ANALYSIS BACKGROUND: The application was filed as a result of enforcement action by the Planning Division following a complaint (EN-87-44) . On October 1 , 1986, the application was submitted under the Site Approval provisions of the GA zone . Subsequently, on October 31 , 1986 , the Planning Division issued a "Public Notice" intending to approve the Site Approval request on November 12 , 1986 . In response to that notice, a number of letters were received which expressed concern over potential health and fire hazards, rodents, and trash problems . Because of those concerns, the matter was referred to the Planning Commission for public hearing on January 8 , 1987 . The matter was continued to February 5 , 1987 , to permit the applicant time to attempt to resolve those concerns . The Planning Division has also met with the applicant and suggested that a more isolated location away from residential parcels would minimize potential land use conflicts. It would be better located in an area strictly agricultural in nature with no nearby residences. POLICY CONSIDERATIONS : General Plan- The project site is designated Agriculture on the General Plan. The area immediately to the west is designated General Industrial . Zoning• The parcel is presently zoned GA-40 (General Agriculture) , which permits, under Section 9-4102 ( 1 ) (d) , " . . . agricultural services essential to the use of the land for agricultural purposes . " Staff determined that the proposed use was con- sistent with this provision, and the application was accepted accordingly. AREA/NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY: Land Use • The project site, containing 8 . 27 acres, is already in use for grape vine storage . The easterly two-thirds is in vineyard. Except for the area to the west and northeast , the site is