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E Analysis Background Development of properties designated OS/RC (Open Space Resource Conservation) in the General Pian h requires a Site Approval application (Development Title Section 9-605.60]). All three (3) project parcels are designated OS/RC in the General Plan. On September 12, 2002, the Community Development Department approved Site Approval No. PA-02-306. On September 23, 2002, RMC Pacific Materials, Inc., and DSS Company appealed the Community Development Department's approval of PA-02-306. Appeal by DSS Company The following are the appeal statements submitted by Jose L. Alva on behalf of DSS Company: Appeal Statement No.I.- "Staff's :"Staff's approval of the application is inconsistent with the General Plan." Response to Appeal Statement No. 1: General Plan: Open Space Policy No. 3 states: Development may be permitted in Resources Conservation i Areas only if the proposed use will not have significant negative impacts on the continued existence or use of the resource. (General Plan Volume III, VI. Resources, A. Open Space, pp. VI-2). The construction of three (3) single-family residences and one (1) second unit dwelling will not have any significant negative impacts on continued existence or use of the resource. The site is narrow and is only 19 acres in size. Its size and shape make it unlikely that excavation would occur on this site. Appeal Statement No.2: "The proposed negative declaration the inherent conflicts associated with the neighboring existing quarry operations and the effects of new residences on the quarry." Response to Appeal Statement No. 2: The Initial Study did not identify any significant project related impacts, and as a result, a Negative Declaration was adopted. Appeal by RMC Pacific Materials, Inc. Summary of Appeal Statements: The appeal statements submitted by the second appellant address two main issues. The first issue is the loss of land designated as significant mineral resource areas. The second issue is the incompatibility of residential uses and existing or proposed quarries. The Initial Study prepared for the project determined that the construction of four residences would result in a less than significant impact on 19 acres of land designated as significant mineral resource areas and would not prohibit existing or potential quarries from excavating surrounding sites and extracting resources. Upon review of all agency responses, it was determined that approval of the project would comply with General Plan policies. San Joaquin County PA-02-3061Towers Community Development Page 3