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Page 4 • A meeting facility to accommodate 150 to 200 individuals with meeting space for concurrent gatherings,bathrooms and optional kitchen space. • Separate livestock and small animal barn/living areas for each breed of animal housed on the property. This space would be designed to accommodate the approximate animal counts: • Steer/dairy cows(10 to 15 animals) • Swine(50 to 60 animals) • Sheep (20 to 30 animals) • Meat goats/dairy goats(40 to 50 animals) • The proposed program includes capacity for 142 animals housed in 78 pens. • An agricultural space to include gardening,canning, and larger projects reflecting the history of the Tri-Valley including hops,viticulture,walnut trees,fruit trees,etc. • A dedicated area for outdoor activities such as community member BBQs/picnics, archery and other informal lawn games. • Parking for approximately 100 vehicles. These elements are included in the Abbie 4-H Draft Master Plan's Site Plans for Sub-area 7 (meeting facility and livestock barn) and Sub-area 16(agriculture). In addition to the above,the Abbie 4-H Draft Master Plan also includes information about circulation and parking,grading and drainage,utility demand,planning and design, animal care,Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report conformance.It identifies next steps including architectural design,site improvements, fundraising and need for a project financial and phasing plan. Note, the Abbie 4-H Draft Master Plan has not yet had any public review with the City Council, commissions, staff, or the public. In addition, the Abbie 4-H Draft Master Plan does not address ongoing City or project operating/programming costs,opportunities for cost recovery through fees,leases or other sources, including fundraising, or detailed information regarding operational structure. Finally,while the Abbie 4-H Draft Master Plan does not include a development cost estimate, the architect provided a preliminary construction cost projection of approximately$12 million based on 2014 construction costs. While neither Management Partners' staff nor City staff provided a detailed analysis of the Abbie 4-H Draft Master Plan, overall, it seems to provide a significant and thorough initial step toward developing a final master plan document.However, feedback from the City and community is required and may result in minor or significant programming and use changes, including matters related to architecture,proximity of the animals to the roadway (Valley Avenue and Laguna Creek Lane), the number of barn animal pens and number of animals, and property management.The drafters of the Abbie 4-H Draft Master Plan are aware of these issues and welcome participation in the process.