Use Permit Application No. PLN2017-0118 - Frazier Nut Farms

Use Permit Application No. PLN2017-0118 - Frazier Nut Farms

Request to expand an existing walnut shelter operation by constructing four warehouse buildings, totaling 70,000 +/- sf in size on a 64.78+/- acre parcel. The warehouse buildings will be utilized for storage of walnuts to comply with USDA requirements as well as new sheller equipment, all hulling of nuts will take place at a separate off-site location. Empty walnut storage bins will also be stored on site during the off-season. There is not an anticipated increase capability of the amount of nuts to be stored on-site. New shelter equipment will be installed at different phases as current equipment is replaced; it is not anticipated to increase the total amount of product to be cracked on-site. The applicant is not anticipating any increase in the max number of employees, currently 40, or any increase in truck trips from the current total of eight truck trips per day during harvest periods. Hours of operation include Monday through Friday 8 AM to 3 PM during the offseason and 7 AM to 4 PM during harvest periods. The construction will take place over a period of five years if approved.

Waterford

Stanislaus

California Department of Conservation (DOC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4 (CDFW), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 10 (DOT), California Highway Patrol, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Sacramento Region 5 (RWQCB), Central Valley Flood Protection Board, Delta Protection Commission, Delta Stewardship Council, Department of Water Resources, Resources Agency

Commercial (Sq. Ft. 70,, Acres 000)

Use Permit