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cumulative increase in potable water demand will be provided by water conservation measures. One of those measures states that well water shall be required for irrigation of vineyards and related agricultural uses. There has been discussion that this statement in the Specific Plan only relates to the Vineyard District. The Sariches have indicated that they would like to use the well water to irrigate the proposed vineyards. This is consistent with the Specific Plan, and the water system created for the VACSP was not designed to have City supplies used for irrigation of very large parcels. The new domestic water infrastructure, including the new water tank on the Reznick site, is not sized to serve residential demand along with agricultural uses. As indicated in the attached November 6, 2007, email from Mary Roberts, Mrs. Roberts indicates that the existing shared well is not dependable and that any use of the shared well water will likely prevent her from drawing water since the well is not adequate for two families. Staff discussed Mrs. Roberts' concerns with the Sariches. The Sariches suggested that the following condition be included to address Mrs. Roberts' concerns: The Sariches recognize the concerns about the shared water well and acknowledge that this is the primary source of water for the Roberts residence until such time as they are required to connect to City water. The Sariches will agree to be good neighbors and to provide the Roberts residence with first priority for use of the well for household (non- irrigation) needs until such time as the Roberts connect to City water. The Sariches are required to hook up to City water for domestic uses. They will agree to defer planting of vineyards until such time in the future as a proven water source on the Sarich property can be developed or it can be demonstrated that the existing shared well has the capacity to meet both the Sarich and Roberts irrigation needs. In lieu of planting vineyards, the vineyard area will be hydroseeded for erosion control purposes. At the time this report was written, Mary Roberts was reviewing the Sariches condition and indicated that she would respond soon. Staff anticipates having Mrs. Roberts' response at the time of the hearing. Staff believes the Sariches offer to be an acceptable solution to address the use of the joint well and has included it as a condition of approval for the project. Staff slightly modified the language of the proposed condition to allow it to function as a condition of approval and be enforceable. Photo Simulations The Specific Plan requires that a visual analysis be created with the development plan review. Photomontages of the proposed development have been provided. Viewpoints were taken from Ruby Hill Boulevard (near Vineyard Avenue), Michael Katz Winery, Fire Station #5, Vineyard Avenue (near Safreno Way), Vineyard Avenue (near Machado Place), Old Vineyard Avenue (in front of the Bordeaux Country Estates development), Bordeaux Country Estates development (at PUD-32 Page -14 - November 14, 2007