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Analysis Backqround On October 24, 2001, the project was brought before the Planning Commission as "Other Business" to determine whether or not to expand the General Plan Amendment/Zone Reclassification boundaries. The Commission determined not to expand the boundaries beyond what was proposed by the applicant. The project site consists of a total of 39.16 acres containing seven parcels, which are currently in orchard. The surrounding land uses include a residential subdivision (Castello Estates) to the north, agricultural uses to the south, agricultural and commercial uses to the east, and agricultural uses to the west. If the General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification are approved, the applicant would submit a Major Subdivision application to create approximately 70 residential lots on the project site. Policy Considerations In order to recommend approval of a General Plan Amendment to the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission must determine that adoption of the General Plan Amendment will maintain internal consistency with the General Plan. • General Plan Locational Criteria The proposal to redesignate the project site to RNL is consistent with the General Plan Locational Criteria. The General Plan contains specific criteria for the location of RNL areas (V.1, p.IV-18). The criteria states that RNL areas are"appropriate in urban communities for large lot development, or within communities around sensitive natural resources, or on the fringe of urban areas." The project area is located in the unincorporated area within the urban community of Tracy and is located on the fringe of an urban area (less than one mile from the city limit of the City of Tracy). Therefore, the proposal is consistent with this General Plao policy. • General Plan Infrastructure Services Requirements The proposal to redesignate the project site from R/R to RNL is consistent with the General Plan Infrastructure Services Policies relative to the provisions of public services. The General Plan contains specific infrastructure requirements for wastewater treatment, water supply, and storm water drainage. Wastewater Treatment: The San Joaquin County Department of Public Works has stated that the County Service Area 44 wastewater treatment plant will need to be expanded to accommodate the proposed subdivision. According to the Department of Public Works, the expansion may take place at the time of approval of the Major Subdivision improvement plans, or other wastewater treatment plant facilities shall be constructed as necessary. The Department of Public Works has determined that CSA 44 can provide the required services for wastewater treatment provided that the CSA, in regard to wastewater treatment, is expanded. The applicant has agreed to the terms of the required expansion of the CSA. Therefore, the project is consistent with the General Plan Infrastructure Services Requirements and is consistent with the requirements in the Development Title regarding wastewater treatment. San Joaquin County GP-01-2, ZR-01-7\Linne Estates Community Development Page 3