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Noise: Neighbors are concerned about the noise generated from the operations. The nearest residence is located approximately 470 feet east of the project site. Noise sources emanating from any agricultural operation, including activities associated with the processing or transportation of crops are exempt from the noise provisions pursuant to Development Title Section 9-1025.9. Traffic: Neighbors expressed concerns about the impact of traffic on the surrounding roadways. The business will operate daily from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., employs 4 people, and expects four truck trips per day. The Department of Public Works determined that the project would not require a traffic study as the applicant expects a maximum attendance of 40 people per day and therefore generates less than 50 trips per any one hour, which is the threshold for requiring a traffic study. As a result, the project will have a less than significant impact on traffic and the surrounding roadways. Groundwater/Soil Contamination: Neighbors are also concerned with groundwater and soil contamination generated from the project. The Environmental Health Department indicated impacts to ground water and soil are less than significant because the facility utilizes paved drying beds to prevent runoff or intrusion of waste into the soil/groundwater. The drying process is designed to remove moisture through evaporation. Therefore, the project is not expected to have a significant impact on groundwater and soil. Land Use: Neighbors are concerned with the compatibility of the use with the zoning. The property has a zoning of AG-40 (General Agriculture, 40-acre minimum). This project is not a growth-inducing action nor in conflict with existing or planned uses as the proposed use type of Agricultural Waste may be conditionally permitted in the General Agriculture zone subject to an approved Site Approval application. San Joaquin County PA-1200122/Gilton Community Development Page 4