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11 U Findin s 1. The proposed use is consistent with the goals, policies, standards, and nrcps of the General Plan, any applicable Master Plan, Specific Pian, and Special Purpose Plan, and any other applicable plan adopted by the County. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use does not conflict With the General Plan because a winery (Use Type: Agricultural Processing -Food Manufacturing) is consistent with the AIG General Plan designation and may be conditionally permitted In the AG -40 zone with an approved Use Permit 2_ Adequate utilities, roadway improvements, sanitation, water supply, drairoge, and other necessary facilities have been provided, and the proposed improvements are properly related to eAsting and proposed roadways. The project must comply with the Department of_Transportation`s canditions that. require the applicant to comply with commercial driveway standards for commercial uses with w direct access onto state highways. The winery is also subject to obtaining discharge requirements from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board,. Central Valley Region. The Department of Public Health Services rrn11 regulate, the septic tank usage as , - „- s test water wells for. chemicals and -n itrat e_s well a r th . suitable fo a type of develapm 3 The site physically erit andfor The property is of adequate size, 20.72 acres, and shape to accommodate the proposed e�retne;tts citt'1-He':"'-_ .:_.. - use and all yard, building coverage, setback; as;Ed`otiser"moires 23 parking spaces per = Agricultural Processing -Food Manufacturing use type requires s Including one 9,000 square feet of building apace. A total of fifteen (15) pa ng paces ng pandicap acces_slble space, is required Therolect site has 'i space to ravide --- = adegeiate parldrg=':The access road shzltka�so be��„�,�,,4 m -0011-16f ttis Caiifona Fire Cade and 'the staiidads a+doPtd �7/ tn� r— Fire Chiefs Association. 4. Issuance of the permit will not be significantly detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or be l injurious to the property or improvements of adjacent properties. This finding can be made because the initial Study .prepared for this project found no �- �- potentially significant environmental. impacts. Jhe.Dep.ariment.of Public Works and the — Department of Transportation have reviewed the:proposedproject and -did not deternttne any potential safety issues associated with the amount of;traffic fibs winery woulHd �z_ generate. As mentioned previously, the Department of Public Health Services will regulate all septic, well, and drainage issues, and the California Water Quality Control Board will regulate waste discharge which occurs as a result of the winery. 5. The use is compatible with adjoining land uses. This finding can be made because, with the Conditions of Approval, the proposed use will not interfere with or alter the current uses on adjacent properties which are either agriculturally or residentially developed. There are a variety of agriculturally based commercial businesses (wineries, produce stands, etc.) along State Route 88 between Loekeford and Clements. Mokelumne Rivers Partners, a winery located one-quarter ('/4) of a mile west of the newly proposed winery, has submitted a letter of support and encouragement for the development of this winery.