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Analysis <br /> Background <br /> This item, which would ordinarily be processed at the staff level, is being referred to the Planning <br /> Commission due to opposition from the San Joaquin County Farm Bureau Federation. <br /> Farm Bureau <br /> The Community Development Department received a letter of opposition from the San Joaquin County <br /> Farm Bureau Federation dated March 6, 2012. The letter states that, "we ask the County to deny <br /> implementing a policy that allows and encourages commercial solar facilities on prime, non-Williamson <br /> Act parcels in San Joaquin County." The Farm Bureau expressed concerns that"This project is both <br /> commercial and encourages a change in land use from agriculture for an extended period of time, if not <br /> inevitably." The letter also states that"the project is not subordinate to the agricultural uses on this <br /> parcel." <br /> Development Title Section 9-115.580 categorizes utility services involving major structures under the Use <br /> Type: Utility Services-Major. The proposed use may be conditionally permitted in the AG-40 zone subject <br /> to an approved Site Approval application. <br /> _i <br /> San Joaquin County PA-1200023\Bear Creek Solar, LLC <br /> Community Development Page 3 <br />