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-4- [Finding No. 2: Adequate utilities, roadway improvements, sanitation, water supply, drainage, and other necessary facilities have been provided, and the proposed improvements are properly related to existing and proposed roadways. [Principle of Compatibility No. 1: The use will not significantly compromise the long- term productive agricultural capability of the subject contracted parcel or parcels or on other contracted lands in agricultural preserves. [Principle of Compatibility No. 1: The use will not significantly displace or impair current or reasonably foreseeable agricultural operations on the subject contracted parcel or parcels or on other contracted lands in agricultural preserves. Uses that significantly displace agricultural operations on the subject contracted parcel or parcels may be deemed compatible if they relate directly to the production of commercial agricultural products on the subject contracted parcel or parcels or neighboring lands, including activities such as harvesting, processing, or shipping.] Response to Appeal Statement No. 2 The Farm Bureau states that they are concerned with the Findings and the Williamson Act Principles of Compatibility, but they do not list their concerns. All four Planning Commissioners present could make all the Findings, including Findings l and 2. The use is consistent with the General Plan; there are adequate private systems for septic, water, and storm drainage; the site is suitable for development; the use will not be significantly detrimental to neighboring properties; and the use is compatible with adjoining land uses. Also, the Planning Commissioners could make all the Williamson Act Principles of Compatibility, including 1 and 2. The use will not compromise the long-term productive agricultural capability of lands in agricultural preserves; the use will not significantly displace or impair agricultural operations on parcels in agricultural preserves; and the use will not result in the significant removal of adjacent contracted land from agricultural or open-space use. The Department of Conservation was sent a referral on March 27, 2009. They did not respond to this project as of February 25, 2010. Appeal Statement No. 3 "The Farm Bureau states: "We are requesting that the entire parcel be entered into a full cancellation of the Williamson Act for the above stated reasons." Response to Appeal Statement No. 3 Cancellation of the Williamson Act contract is not a part of this application. Wineries and wine cellars are included in the list contained in the Development Title of uses that are