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i <br /> Y+. <br /> `( PC : 3-17-88 <br /> t ER-88-1/GP-87-16/ <br /> ZR-87-35/SU-87-23 <br /> 1 , Impact : <br /> Irreversible loss of 67 acres of agricultural land, including <br /> 46 acres of prime soil . <br /> Mitigation: Hone . <br /> Findina_� <br /> Specific economic , social , or other considerations make <br /> infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives <br /> Identified in the Final EIR. <br /> Supporting Facts : <br /> The elimination of prime farm land is an unavoidable impact , <br /> but the project would be of economic benefit to the County <br /> because it will provide needed housing. The project site <br /> will involve the conversion of 46 acres of prime agricultural <br /> land, which is 'considered negligible. Alternative locations <br /> would involve the use of agricultural land currently not in <br /> production or not impacted by urban development . <br /> 2 . Impact : <br /> Development of the proposed project and buildout of' the study <br /> area would provide the impetus for future conversions of <br /> agricultural and open space lands . <br /> Mitigation: <br /> Prevent. lot splitting for parcels which are currently in <br /> agricultural, production and are of sufficient size to be eco- <br /> nomically viable . <br /> Finding: <br /> Specific economic , social, or other considerations make <br /> infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives <br /> identified in the Final EIR. <br /> SU22ortinq Facts : <br /> Only those agricultural and open space properties which are <br /> within or adjacent to areas committed to rural residential <br /> development will be affected. The intent is not to encroach <br /> into agricultural lands but to recognize fragmented parcels <br /> which serve a better purpose as residential homesites. <br /> -19- <br />