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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING to consider Use Permit Application No. U-18-04 of Ted and Jeri Seifert (The Timbers-Silveyville Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Farm) for an existing Christmas tree and pumpkin farm with concessions, gift shop and amusement activities, with the addition of a proposed event venue consisting of a 3,000 square foot building and adjacent park. The property is located at 6224 Silveyville Road, northwest of the City of Dixon in the Exclusive Agricultural "A-40" Zoning District, APN's: 0108-090-130 and 140. The project qualifies for an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines. (Project Planner: Michael Yankovich)
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Planning Commission ADOPT the mandatory and suggested findings, and APPROVE Use Permit No. U-18-04, subject to the recommended conditions of approval in Attachment B.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Planning Commission is being asked to consider Use Permit Application No. U-18-04 of Ted and Jeri Seifert (The Timbers-Silveyville Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Farm) for an existing Christmas tree and pumpkin farm with concessions, gift shop and amusement activities, and with the addition of a proposed event venue consisting of a 3,000 square foot building and adjacent park. The proposed event venue will host special events such as weddings, anniversaries and birthday celebrations.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
The project qualifies for a Class I Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(e), Minor Alterations to Land. This exemption is for "minor temporary uses of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the environment, including carnivals, sales of Christmas trees, etc."
BACKGROUND:
Environmental Setting:
The site is comprised of two parcels (APN's: 0108-090-130 and 140) which together contain 31.8 acres. (See Attachments C-F). The 9.3-acre parcel (0...
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