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Analysis General Plan/Zoning Consistency The General Plan designations for the project site are currently R/H (Residential / High Density) and R/L (Residential/ Low Density). The property is currently zoned AU-20 (Agriculture Urban Reserve - 20 acre- minimum parcel size). The project is classified in the Development Title as a "Religious Assembly — Community" use type. This use type is consistent with the permitted non-residential uses contained in the General Plan and may be conditionally permitted use in the AU-20 zone with an approved Use Permit (maximum 499 seats). The project is proposed to be developed with all on-site services including private wells, on-site septic system, and on-site storm drainage. The underlying General Plan designations for the surrounding properties are R/L and R/H. Pursuant to Development Title Section 9-1022.4[d][1], a masonry wall shall be required on any property line abutting an area shown on the General Plan for residential use. Therefore, a masonry wall will be required along the north and south property lines so as to screen the parking area and the church structures from any future residences on the adjacent properties. The wall may be constructed in phases. Land Use All of the properties adjacent to the project site are currently in agricultural use. Aerial spraying of crops does occur in the project area. Precissi Flying Service, an aerial applicator in the area, was notified of the project. The Community Development Department did not receive any response from the flying service. Recreational Facilities The recreational features at the facility include batting cages, skateboard ramp, basketball and volleyball courts, and a softball field. The applicant has also proposed, as accessory uses to the church, a picnic area and an outdoor amphitheater to be developed within the five-year phasing period. The church currently owns the recreational facilities. In the past, the project site consisted of a recreation area for the public. Batting cages, miniature golf, a swimming pool, a golf driving range, and a skateboard ramp were all available, on a fee basis, for public use. At the time of that development,these were permitted uses in the I-A and I-H zones with an approved Use Permit. That use has not been in operation for several years,and the zone designation has changed to AU-20. However, the facilities, except for the miniature golf course, still remain. Unlike the ball field and courts,the batting cages and driving range are not typically considered accessory uses to a church. These uses are contained in the"Recreation-Outdoor Entertainment"use type in the Development Title. That use type is not a permitted use in the AU-20 zone. The applicant has proposed to have these uses remain on the property so that the church members may utilize them for recreational purposes at scheduled church functions. The applicant is not proposing that they be refurbished and made available to the public for recreational purposes,as was done in the past. The proposed recreational uses shall remain incidental and subordinate to the main use and for use by church members only at scheduled church functions. Traffic David Evans and Associates conducted a traffic study for the proposed church facility which identified traffic impacts that the facility will create. The study identified five mitigation measures which will reduce the traffic impacts to less than significant These measures include the following: San Joaquin County UP-00-211Delta Church of Nazarene Community Development Page 4