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SAN JOAQUIN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION <br /> MEETING TODAY'S CHALLENGES/PLANNING FOR TOMORROW <br /> � W <br /> July 9, 2015 <br /> Ms. Mo Hatef <br /> San Joaquin County Community Development Department <br /> Development Services Division <br /> 1801 East Hazelton Ave <br /> Stockton, CA 95205 <br /> RE: PA-1500106(LA), PA-1500108(LA)and PA-1500109(LA) <br /> Dear Ms.Hatef: <br /> The San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation represents the county's largest agricultural organization <br /> and is dedicated to the preservation of agricultural resources andWilliamsonAct.. <br /> These applications are in direct conflict with both county policies designed to prevent-urbanization <br /> of agricultural resources and the-intent and purpose of the Williamson Act. <br /> Recently this applicant was granted a permit to construct a winery/event center on contracted land, <br /> when the project properly exited the Williamson Act. To exit the contract legally, the landowner <br /> is required to file a notice of non-renewal and if they can make the findings;cancel the Williamson <br /> Act Contract. This application'flies in the face of the decision made by the Board of Supervisors, <br /> not to mention in conflict with the Williamson Act. <br /> These applications allow the applicant to create additional home sites and to exit the Williamson <br /> Act by simply moving the parcel lines. <br /> Approving these applications would turn our county planning department into a giant etch-a-sketch <br /> when it comes to planning. We could simply give each landowner a giant etch-a-sketch with the <br /> outline of their properties. If the landowner doesn't like where the lines are drawn currently,they <br /> can simply shake it up and start drawing again. <br /> We know that is not the intent of the policies stated in our general plan, so for the integrity of the <br /> county general plan process and the purpose of the Williamson Act, we urge you to reject these <br /> applications. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Andrew Watkins <br /> President <br /> 3290 NORTH AD ART ROAD•STOCKTON,CA-95215•(209)931-4931 -(209)931-1433 Fax <br /> WWW.SJFB.ORG <br />