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Item No. 3 PC: 12-17-92 SU-92-15 Page 5 and impact on fire protection and police protection. Each of these objections is discussed in the following sections of this staff report. AREA NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY: Loss of Agricultural Land and Open Space* The project site contains one residence, and the remainder of the area is bare ground that is used seasonally for row crops. This impact is not considered to be significant, as the proposed use is consistent with the planned use of the area, which is Rural Residential. Land Use Conflicts: The Right to Farm Ordinance of San Joaquin County states that any agricultural activity that is consistent with accepted customs and standards cannot be considered a nuisance because of changes in the surrounding area. A printed copy of the Right to Farm Ordinance is included with every building permit. The agricultural practices of spraying, dusting, chemical use, burning, and noise from tractors and other equipment would be considered normal agricultural activities and thus not a nuisance. Wherever the separation between agricultural use and residential use exists, there will be an inevitable conflict. Parcel Size: Prior to the 2010 General Plan, most of the Morada area was zoned RR-65 or RR-44, with a minimum lot size of 65,000 square feet or 44,000 square feet, respectively. Under the 2010 General Plan,the zone is R-R, which permits a minimum lot size of one net acre with public water and storm drainage. Traffic Circulation: The Vesting Tentative Map shows two cul-de-sac streets, Court A and Court B, that provide the exclusive access to the existing public roadways. The approximate length of each, respectively, is 1150 feet and 2400 feet. Court A will provide access for 12 lots, and Court B will provide access for 20 lots. Court B crosses two parcels that are not included in this Vesting Tentative Map, so this cul-de-sac street can potentially serve more than 20 lots. The Development Title states that a cul-de-sac street shall not exceed 660 feet from the centerline of the intersecting street to the center of the turnaround except where existing physical conditions make such limitations of length impractical. In no case shall more than 20 dwelling units be served by a cul- de-sac street. The Department of Public Works has recommended denial of the application because the circulation does not meet County requirements, since the cul-de-sac streets exceed the permitted length. The opposition states that they are concerned with the potential for this project to increase traffic on Foppiano Lane, Hildreth Lane, and Canepa Road, which provide access to State Route 99 or Eight Mile Road.