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<br />for the vineyard. The proposed event center and winery would be <br />complementary to the existing vineyards. Staff believes that it is <br />appropriate for such facilities be located in wine-growing regions since <br />people enjoy the vineyard setting for weddings, parties, and similar <br />functions and since the facility would promote the area and attract tourism. <br />This is consistent with one of the policies of the South Livermore Valley <br />Area Plan, which encourages the promotion of the area as a premier wine- <br />producing center by encouraging appropriate tourist attractions and <br />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 <br />developed properties located in the vicinity ofthe plan: <br /> <br />Public street access to this site by the Vineyard A venue Corridor Specific <br />Plan would be from Vineyard Avenue. The proposed event center and <br />winery is well separated from the existing homes in the Ruby Hill <br />development. The proposed building would be designed to complement the <br />architectural design of the existing commercial buildings in the vicinity. <br /> <br />Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. <br /> <br />4. Whether the proposed development plan is compatible with the <br />natural, topographic features of the site: <br /> <br />Minimal grading would be required to accommodate the proposed building <br />and site improvements. The applicant would grade the site to drain towards <br />the vineyard areas. In this manner, the vineyards would receive some storm <br />water runoff from the buildings 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 <br />takes into account environmental characteristics and is designed in <br />keeping with the best engineering practices to avoid erosion, slides, or <br />flooding, and to have as minimal an effect upon the environment as <br />possible. <br /> <br />Requirements of the Uniform Building Code - implemented by the City at <br />the Building Permit review - would ensure that building foundations and <br />parking/driveway areas are constructed on satisfactorily compacted fill. <br />Erosion control and dust suppression measures will be documented in the <br />