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Analysis Background The applicant is currently under enforcement for operating a farm services business without the necessary permits. Land Use Compatibility The parcel to the east is in agricultural use, the parcels to the north are agricultural with scattered residences, and the parcel to the south is fallow land. These parcels to the east, north, and south have a zoning of AU-20 and a General Plan designation of R/L. The parcels to the west are within the city limits of the City of Escalon and zoned for residential use. Neighborhood Opposition As of March 16, 2004, there have been a total of 109 persons who have either signed a petition or sent a letter in opposition to this project. This item, which would ordinarily be processed at staff level with notification, is being referred to the Planning Commission because of the significant level of opposition. The opponents have raised the following issues: Odor/Flies: It is recommended that, to minimize the impacts due to any odors emanating from the trucks, the trucks and trailers be parked a minimum of 80 feet from the nearest adjacent residence. Noise: After consulting with the applicant, he has agreed that to avoid noise levels that may be detrimental to the quality of life for the neighbors, the approved hours of operation for the farm services business will be from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. A masonry wall six to seven feet in height will be required to be built along the property line abutting the adjacent residences to the west of the parcel (Development Title Section 9-1022.4[d][1]). With the construction of this wall, noises coming from the operation of the farm services business will not be expected to have a significant impact on the neighboring residences. Pollution/Dust: The driveways and maneuvering areas will be required to be surfaced with asphalt concrete or Portland cement concrete to provide a dust-free surface (Development Title Section 9- 1015.5[e][2][a]). This requirement will reduce dust levels to a minimum due to the movement of the trucks. Aesthetics: The applicant will be required to build a solid masonry wall six (6) to seven (7) feet in height along the property line abutting the adjacent residences to the west of the parcel (Development Title Section 9-1022.4[d][1]). This will shield any objectionable views of the trucks and trailers from the first floor of the neighboring residences. Roads: The Public Works Department has determined that, based on the applicant's description of his operations, the number of trips generated by the trucks on a daily basis will not have a significant impact on the roads in the area. General Plan and Zoning The Farm Services use type may be conditionally approved in the AU-20 zone with an approved Site Approval application. In order to make the findings for a Site Approval application, the project must be consistent with the General Plan, which is R/L (Low Density Residential). Although the Farm Services San Joaquin County PA-04-78/Cordeiro Community Development Page 3