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LAND USE ISection 4.1! SIGNIFICANT EFFECT Impact 4.1-4: Land Use Compatibility. - Residential with Agricultural Land Uses. The proposed Specific Plan designates areas in the northern portion of the Plan Area for vineyards and other potential agricultural operations. An existing vineyard use on Lot 26 would also continue after implementation of the proposed Plan. Land use compatibility conflicts could occur between the proposed residential uses and existing and proposed agricultural operations. Residents could potentially be exposed to dust, pesticides, fertilizers, odors and noise associated with agricultural operations and in turn could oppose and seek the termination or a reduction in the agricultural uses within the Plan Area. This is considered a potentially significant land use compatibility impact. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which mitigate or avoid the significant effects on the environment. Facts in Support of Finding The City of Pleasanton has adopted the following measures which will reduce potential land use impacts to a less-than-significant level: Mitigation Measure 4.1-4: Land Use Compatibility. - Residential with Agricultural 1jand Uses. The Specific Plan requires that urban uses be separated from existing and proposed agricultural operations through buffers such as streets or passive open space. Purchasers and renters of property are required to sign a statement to be included in their deed of sale or rental/lease agreement to protect agricultural uses fi'om nuisance lawsuits. The statement shall read as follows: "You are hereby advised that this property is located near land zoned and/or used for agricultural purposes. Agricultural use is defined as including but not limited to day and night time activity relating to livestock grazing, the keeping of livestock, the growing and processing of agricultural crops, and any commercial agricultural practices performed as incidental to or in conjunction with such operations. Some of the impacts associated with agricultural use include but are not limited to noise, odors, dust, chemicals, refuse, waste, unsightliness, use of agricultural equipment, and traffic. Permitted agricultural pursuits conducted in accordance with good practice and maintenance are not deemed by the City of Pleasanton to be a nuisance." Site-specific vineyard and open space management plans shall be prepared and submitted by each developer of lots which contain vineyard land as a part of the PUD development plan application. Plans shall address agricultural operations and wildlife and vegetation preservation needs. Additional measures are included in Chapter 4 of this report to mitigate land use compatibility impacts between agricultural operations and residential uses, including noise, dust generation, and fertilizer/pesticide use. Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan Draft EIR -6- Findings