3. 22-514 9:15 a.m. Public Hearing on Consideration of Major Use Permit (UP 22-13) and to consider Categorical Exemption (CE 22-22), per CEQA section 15303(c). The applicant, RIPE CHOICE FARM (MARK & TAMMY LIPPS) is proposing convert a portion of his 5+ acre lot to accommodate special events. The property contains a 116 year-old farmhouse, and a 100 year old barn that has been recently remodeled. The buildings are not on a historic registry. The application material submitted states that there will be between 1 and 2 events per month for up to 8 months per year; that the site can accommodate up to 75 cars and the events could have up to 100 people attending. The application states that there may be amplified music inside the barn for some events, and that the farmhouse, which contains a commercial kitchen, can supply food for the events (cater the events). The project is evaluated for being in accordance with Lake County General Plan, the Lakeport Area Plan, and the Lake County Zoning Ordinance Article 5, Agriculture Zoning District; Article 51.4, Major Use Permits - Required Findings for Approval, Article 41, Performance Standards, Lighting, and Article 46, Parking The project is located at The project is located at 1550 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport, CA; and further described as APN: 008-010-46.