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Dec 17 2008 3: 50PM Citj of Lodi 209-333-6842 p. 2 LARRY U. HANSEN, Mayor CITY OF L O D I BLAIR KING, City Manager PHIL iKATZAKIAN, RANDI JOHL, City Clerk Mayor Pro Ternpore Community Development Department D. STEPHEN SCHWABAUER SUSAN HITCHCOCK CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET City Attorney ROB OHNSON P.O. BOX 3006 JOANNE MCUNCE LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 {209) 333-6714 — Building (209) 333-6711 — Planning & Community Improv (209) 333-6842 - Fax www.lodl.gov December 16, 2008 San Joaquin Community Development Department Development Services Division 1810 East Hazelton Ave. Stockton, Ca 95205 Attn: Jason Jones Subject: PA-0800359 Van Ruiten Winery expansion. The City of Lodi Community Development Department has reviewed San Joaquin Co. referral (PA-0800350) for the Van Ruiten Winery expansion and has the following. comments regarding the proposed project. 1). The proposed project is located near the western edge of the City of Lodi, adjacent to Highway 121Kettleman Lane. This location is one of the major "gateways" into the City of Lodi. Additionally, this property and other adjacent properties are proposed to be included in the City's updated General Plan land use map that is currently being reviewed and will be adopted sometime in 2009. Because of the prominent location of the property and the possibility that it could be a part of the City at some future date, the City is requesting that adequate consideration be given to the overall appearance of the proposed project. We are requesting that the design guidelines that were approved for the Flag City commercial area would be a good starting point for the design and landscaping of the project. We feel that the applicant shares the City desire to increase the areas wine tourist industry and having an attractive and inviting facility at this location will help in this effort. For that reason, we are requesting that suitable design and landscaping requirements be applied to this proposal. 2). The City will require that the applicant comply with the terms of City of Lodi Wastewater Discharge Permit No. 415. If the wastewater discharge is in excess of the permitted volume, an amended permit will be required. You will receive a separate letter on this subject from the Lodi Public Works Department. If the applicant is required to comply with these conditions, the City of Lodi will not have any objections with the proposed winery expansion request. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application. S}ncerefy, David Morimoto Senior Planner