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this because we were intending not to include agricultural tourism as part of the special permit, they had informed the Planning Department that they did not feel at this time they could meet the minimum criteria to be a permitted use under the agricultural tourism section. So at that point we needed to include that particular request within the special permit. Again, it also states, as you had mentioned, that these overnight accommodations and weddings that are also requested by the applicant do require the special permit, as well as any type of church or temple activity. So in a sense even though there are multiple requests, theyÓre all coming together under one special permit request. WeÓre trying to address each of the issues in the conditions. Usually we donÓt see too many special permits that come before the Planning Commission with so many requests. And so weÓre trying to be creative in addressing all the possible impacts that can occur from each of the different areas. DOMINGO: So, in essence, in approving this special permit weÓre actually exempting the applicant from these requirements as contained in the Zoning Code? DARROW: Correct. DOMINGO: WeÓre exempting it? DARROW: I donÓt know if you would, what the term exempt means. But if they donÓt meet that criteria itÓs okay because they have a special permit. If they do, thatÓs okay, they still have a special permit. But at this time if they get to a position maybe, I donÓt know even know if they would be able to because of the fact that in the Code it states that if they do have overnight accommodations associated with this activity, they need the special permit. So there is the possibility that if they start to comply with the agricultural criteria mentioned in Subsection ( that maybe they may not need a special permit anymore. But that can, maybe at some point they can amend the permit to be able to come in and say weÓd like to delete the special permit requirement for the ag tourism because weÓre meeting all those criteria; and then they would just have the permit for the overnight accommodations as well as the DOMINGO: I see. Well, you know, Mr. Darrow and Members of the C asking these questions only because in the event that we have a bonafide farmer established already wanting to establish an ag tourism district then in essence he would be required to meet all of these requirements. And as I look at these requirements, you know, it sometimes seems to be impossible for anyone to meet these because of having over Ðx anticipating ÐxÑ number of visitors a year. Was it 30,000 or so? DARROW: I think thatÓs the maximum. DOMINGO: Yeah. DARROW: So that would be quite a bit of activity occurring on the property. DOMINGO: Thanks. Thank you very much. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. WOODWARD: All right. Any other questions for staff? ISHIBASHI: Just -. EXHIBIT B 4