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<br />The existing farm buildings would be used for barrel and case storage use and wine <br />production. The existing residence would be used as the caretaker for the vineyard. The <br />proposed event center and winery would be complementary to the existing vineyards. <br />Staff believes that it is appropriate for such facilities be located in wine-growing regions <br />since people enjoy the vineyard setting for weddings, parties, and similar functions and <br />since the facility would promote the area and attract tourism. This is consistent with one <br />of the policies of the South Livermore Valley Area Plan, which encourages the promotion <br />of the area as a premier wine-producing center by encouraging appropriate tourist <br />attractions and supporting uses such as the proposed event center. <br /> <br />Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. <br /> <br />3. Whether the proposed development plan is compatible with previously developed <br />properties located in the vicinity of the plan: <br /> <br />Public street access to this site by the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan would be <br />from Vineyard Avenue. The proposed event center and winery is well separated from the <br />existing homes in the Ruby Hill development. The proposed building would be designed <br />to complement the architectural design of the existing commercial buildings in the <br />vicinity. <br /> <br />Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. <br /> <br />4. Whether the proposed development plan is compatible with the natural, topo- <br />graphic features ofthe site: <br /> <br />Minimal grading would be required to accommodate the proposed building and site <br />improvements. The applicant would grade the site to drain towards the vineyard areas. <br />In this manner, the vineyards would receive some storm water runoff from the buildings <br />and parking areas. <br /> <br />Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. <br /> <br />5. Whether grading in conjunction with the proposed development plan takes into <br />account environmental characteristics and is designed in keeping with the best <br />engineering practices to avoid erosion, slides, or flooding, and to have as minimal an <br />effect upon the environment as possible. <br /> <br />Requirements of the Uniform Building Code - implemented by the City at the Building <br />Permit review - would ensure that building foundations and parking/driveway areas are <br /> <br />PUD-93-02-08MIPCUP- 1 81 <br /> <br />Planning Commission <br /> <br />Page - 11 - <br />