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enjoy the vineyard setting that surrounds the facility. In consideration of the nearby residential community, staff believes it to be reasonable to request that acoustic-only music /voice accom- paniment, e.g. acoustic guitar and piano, or a string quartet or similar, be allowed in the court- yard area. Conditions of approval require any outdoor-related events be concluded by no later than 9:00 p.m. daily. This proposed restriction and the distance from the facility to the residen- tial sites should mitigate any of the perceived negative impacts to Ruby Hill residents. Some of the residents were concerned about the noise from wine production since one of the ex- isting accessory buildings would be used as the wine production area. The applicant indicated that the equipment used in the production area is very quiet. He would not have any equipment located on the south side of the existing farm buildings (i.e., the side facing the residences). Staff added a condition prohibiting HV AC condensing unit(s) or any other equipment to be lo- cated on the south side of the production building. Building Design The proposed architecture is inspired by the Mediterranean, or Spanish, colonial style. It shows the traditional pattern of an inner courtyard, heavy iron window grills, and a gallery resting on massive pillars. A Mission style, light clay tile roof would be used. The wall surfaces would be stucco with Eldorado field ledger stones covering the entrances to both the event center and the winery. The stucco finish would be smooth. Window details include the window trim and black iron grills. Window niches shown at the up- per portion of the buildings would have fauxcrete trim and spandrel glass. The purpose of the window niches is to add interest to the building elevation and to prevent noise and light from impacting adjacent residents. The pillars at the gallery/arcade area have artwork on the top, giv- ing the outdoor covered walkway area an ornate appearance. The deep roof overhang, iron rail- ing at the office elevation, exposed wood brackets, wall lamps, and the medallion add visual in- terest to the building design. Staff considers the proposed building design to be attractive and well executed. Signage Non-illuminated signs would be installed on the walls at the entrance gate to the facility and on the building above the entrances to both the event center and the winery. The event center would be named as Casa Real, and the winery would take the historic name of Ruby Hill Winery. The signage would be made of steel frame with welded mesh backing. A condition has been added requiring sign details to be submitted as part of the construction drawings, subject to the review and approval by the Planning Director prior to installation. SR:06: 287 Page 8