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Exhibit I PCUP-181 Findings CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS The Planning Commission must make the following findings prior to granting the conditional use permit for the proposed event center: 1. The location of the proposed conditional use is in accordance with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purpose ofthe district in which the site is located. The operation of the event center and winery would be considered complementary to the vineyards and wineries in the South Livermore Valley area. Its operation would be, in the opinion of staff, compatible with the winery and the homes of the Ruby Hill development to the southwest. Vineyards, wineries, and the uses complementary to a vineyard/winery are considered to be appropriate for the Agricultural zoning districts of the City. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 2. The proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which the conditional uses would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Vehicular access is provided from the newly aligned Vineyard Avenue, which would include a left-turn pocket for westbound traffic to the winery. There is adequate capacity to handle the anticipated traffic requirements for this facility. Conditions of approval include restriction on the operation hours, especially on the hours for outdoor activities. There is a general prohibition for outdoor music events/performances. However, weddings and similar ceremonies with an acoustic-only musical/voice accompaniment, and/or string quartet would be allowed to take place no later than 9:00 p.m. The proposed timing restrictions, with the acoustic- only provision, and the significant distances separating the inner courtyard from the closest homes would mitigate any negative impact to the homes in the Ruby Hill development.