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grow produce for farmers' market sale. The ground to the west of the greenhouses was moist and discolored; Mr. Kuil indicated that this was due to a dust suppression spray. Agricultural items, including vehicles, tanks (fertilizer, spray, and water), empty drums, tires, metal parts, and wood, were stored to the west, south, and southeast of the greenhouses. Pallets of sulfur were also observed in the area. Soil staining typical of a busy agricultural operation was observed at various points in this area. The destroyed 8,000 -gallon fuel tank (discussed below) was noted, as was a large mobile diesel tank. Mr. Kuil indicated that the destroyed tank will be cut down for scrap metal, and the other tank is empty and will be removed from the Site. He indicated that the remaining materials stored in the area were planned for future use; he often uses parts from old equipment to repair current equipment. A modular home was observed to the east of the storage area. An irrigation well was noted to the northeast of the modular home. Mr. Kuil indicated that the septic system is to the southeast of the house. He stated that the house receives its water from the domestic well located at the center building cluster (22770). The second irrigation well was observed in the orchard to the southeast of the structures at 22844 South Frederick. Oil staining to the concrete pad was noted at the irrigation well; this type of staining is common at irrigation wells. Ten pole -mounted transformers were observed on the Site. The transformers appeared clean and new; most were labeled with blue stickers indicating they are free of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Vineyard and open land were observed to the north of the Site. Rural residences, orchards, and the California Nuggets nut facility were observed to the west. To the east of the Site were orchards. Orchard and a rural residence were observed to the south. 5.0 INTERVIEWS 5.1 Interview with Client Matt Kuil, Dale and Eileen Kuil's son, was interviewed during the site visit on July 8, 2022. Mr. Kuil indicated that the property has been in his family since the 1960s. His family owns numerous properties, and all equipment and chemical operations are run out the equipment yards at this property. Mr. Kuil stated that the Site is currently planted with walnut and almond orchard; in the past, some fruit trees and other crops were grown as well. He stated that the current project application is to allow his niece to build a house on the Site; the other uses of the Site will remain unchanged. Mr. Kuil indicated that most structures on the Site were built in the 1970s or 1980s. An old barn fell down about 28 years ago, he said. A mobile home was LOGE 2232 5