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t TO: San,Joaquin County Planning Commission RE:Action approval No. PA-0800180; Dino Mencarini(Abundance Vineyards) Date: 12/16/10 Unfortunately,we live in an age of"it's all about me"mentality:The concerns you hear tonight are about US,the residents of Turner Road who are affected by the activities of Abundance Winery and by your decision tonight. US,the neighbors who live in homes on properties that afford us a sense of calm and quiet:the type of living conditions not usually found in traditional city neighborhoods. That is why we live where we live. I will admit that 1,for one, looked forward to the addition of the winery and was pleased with the resulting aesthetically pleasing property. I had even suggested to other neighbors that we send a welcome floral bouquet to the tasting room when they opened for business. There was never resentment nor malice towards the original intent of this business. Unfortunately,we are now at a crossroads with Abundance;what could have been a source of pride and excitement has turned into a battlefield. While it is true that the Mencarini's have been long time residence and owners of many grape-growing acres within the Lodi community, Dino Mencarini's°squatters rights"attitude has become tiresome.Claims of"I was here first and can do what I want'seem to be his theme. One evening of particularly laud music, I called Abundance to request the speakers be turned down a bit. I was told by the female who answered that"we have a permit and can do what we want."Other attempts to make phone contact were thwarted by their answering machine.Accommodating and responsive?NO. Arrogant?YES! Although we were not able to obtain, prior to this meeting, public records of calls received by the Sheriff Department during these events, I can say with certainty that the number is significant. On more than one occasion, I was told by responding officers that the permits were in order and the only thing the officers could do was to ask that the volume be tumed down(which never was). While it is true that there is a permit, it states that up to SEVEN events PER YEAR are allowed. It was also recommended that I get in touch with the Code Enforcement Division,which I did.Although written that`enforcement action was taken"(pg.3 of report)the office acknowledged the inability to monitor and enforce the provisions of the permit due to the fact personnel is not available to do an on-site even visit after normal business hours and the timing of the events. It is also noteworthy to remind you of comments made in the analysis document under the Williamson Act section.This has turned into a cycle of frustration and dread. I don't know that the concerns of one person will affect your decision on tonight's vote. But as one person, I am begging you to reject the revision of Condition of Approval for Abundance Winery.Without exaggeration, I have become physically ill and mentally distressed each time I have been subject to the noise permeating during these events. n might also note that on three separate occasions, and by three separate friends living in Woodbridge AND in the Parkwest neighborhood called to say THEY could hear the music.These are people who We literally miles from the source.)Along with others here tonight, I am not against the occasional concert or event. But to endure this nuisance weekend after weekend for months at a time is more than ANYONE should have to tolerate. Contrary to the recommendations documented in the Community Development Staff Report under Revised Findings,94"Issuance of the permit will not be significantly detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or be injurious to the property or improvements of adjacent properties, ' approval of this proposed use permit WILL have significant negative affect on the surrounding residence. Respectfully, Nancy Henne er f 850 W.Tumer Rd. Lodi,Ca 95242 i