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• On August 27, 2009, the Community Development Department approved Site Approval application No. PA-0900200 for a small winery. • Currently, the Community I:)evelopment Department is processing a Williamson Act Contract Cancellation application for 1.2 acres and a Site Approval application to convert an existing residence into a bed and breakfast inn. The previously approved Use .Permit is for the conversion of two agricultural buildings that total 10,880 square feet into an off-site wine cellar and wine-tasting room and a banquet facility for tip to 24 marketing events per year for a maximum of 150 people per event as shown in the Marketing Plan and on the Site Plan dated September 26, 2008. (Use Type: Wineries and Wine Cellars—Off Site Wine Cellar) The project is located on the southwest corner of Taddei Road and Bender Road, northwest of Lodi., in Acampo. On February 4, 2010, the Planning Commission approved the Revisions of Approved Actions application for previously approved Use Permit No. PA-0800266. REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission heard this matter at its regular meeting of February 4, 2010. Mike .Ilakeem, attorney for the applicant, spoke in favor of the project. Katie Patterson, representing the Farm Bureau, Jack Hamm, vice-president of the Farm Bureau, and Matthew I'erman spoke in opposition to the project:. After consideration of all oral and written testimony, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 to approve the project with the Revised Findings, Williamson Act Principles of Compatibility, and Revised Conditions of Approval contained in the Staff Report. On February 16, 2010, the Farm Bureau appealed the decision. APPEAL STATEMENTS AND RESPONSES Appeal Statement No. 1 The Farin Bureau states: We believe there is insufficient analysis for this project, and it does not represent the project that is being implemented on the ground. The piecemeal approach of this project has created a disingenuous approach to planning and fails to address impacts on surrounding agricultural parcels.