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I'M SAN JOAQUIN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION 42 MEETING TODAY'S CHALLENGES / PLANNING FOR TOMORROW May 14, 2013 Ms. Stephanie Stowers San Joaquin County Community Development Department Development Services Division 1810 East Hazelton Avenue Stockton, CA 95205 RE: PA-1300054(MS) Dear Ms. Stowers: We would ask for the following clarifications as this applications would result in the creation of another sub-standard parcel under the Williamson Act and in the AG 40 zone. Currently, the landowner owns two parcels totaling approximately 51 acres. We would ask the history of these parcels and when they were split in the past. By allowing this split, the county would be approving the creation of an additional sub-standard parcel in the AG 40 zone. Further, it would lead to the subdivision of Williamson Act parcels including one parcel of less than 10 acres (the minimum approved in San Joaquin County). The end result of this subdivision would appear to be the creation of three potential home sites on Williamson Act land (with one home already in place). The subdivision of Williamson Act parcels for the purpose of urban conversion (even if this means home sites in a rural setting)is not typically allowed. We would encourage the county to protect the Williamson Act as it is a necessary tool needed to prevent unfair taxation of farm parcels for speculative purposes (development uses). This type of application would appear to undermine the intent of this law which is to keep the maximum amount of land in agriculture production, and base taxation of these lands on their agricultural capabilities rather than any speculative value. This application appears to run contrary to that intent. Please let us know if you have any questions or please call if you have anything to clarify these questions. Sincerely, Bruce Blodgett o Executive Director P.O. BOX 8444 • 3290 NORTH AD ART ROAD • (209) 931-4931 • STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA 95208