GROWTH AHEAD AT VINEYARD SUPERVISORS PERMIT WINERY'S EXPANSION.Byline: Susan Abram Staff Writer The vines are budding budding, type of grafting in which a plant bud is inserted under the bark of the stock (usually not more than a year old). It is best done when the bark will peel easily and the buds are mature, as in spring, late summer, or early autumn. across the 90 acres of the Agua Dulce Agua Dulce is Spanish for "sweet water". It also refers to various locations: In Mexico:
The vineyard owners are looking forward to a new beginning for the 4-year-old winery win·er·y n. pl. win·er·ies An establishment at which wine is made. Noun 1. winery - distillery where wine is made wine maker - one that includes adding on-site events, a larger wine- testing facility, and most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , an improved relationship with its neighbors. ``It is a new beginning,'' vineyard co-owner Cathy MacAdam macadam Form of pavement invented by John McAdam. McAdam's road cross-section consisted of a compacted subgrade of crushed granite or greenstone designed to support the load, covered by a surface of light stone to absorb wear and tear and shed water to the drainage ditches. said. ``We're just very excited about the future for the vineyards.'' Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County supervisors last week approved a conditional-use permit that allows the vineyard to expand its building; increase annual wine production from 15,000 to 50,000 gallons; offer winery tours and tastings, wine bottling and retail sales; and hold 18 special events a year, with a maximum of 200 guests per event. The approval marks a turning point for the owners of the vineyard and residents of nearby Sierra Colony, a development of 60 homes. Two years ago, some residents complained that winery owners, who also had developed their Sierra Colony tract homes, had failed to address zoning violations. Residents also said the winery was using water intended for the housing development for the vineyard. The vineyard continued to operate at minimum capacity until the County Regional Planning regional planning: see city planning. Commission determined the winery had met all conditions. The commission approved the permit earlier this year, but about 20 residents appealed. ``The residents were really concerned about the water issue,'' said Gloria Gressman, a Sierra Colony resident and member of the Sierra Pelona Water Co. ``We wanted to make sure they weren't using our water.'' In the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified" meantime, meanwhile , Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich Michael Dennis Antonovich (born 1939 in Los Angeles, California) is a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors representing the Fifth District, which covers northern Los Angeles County, the Antelope, Santa Clarita, Pasadena, and parts of the San Fernando and San ordered residents and winery owners to hammer out their differences. The result was a permit that both sides seemed content with. ``I think this is a success story for the county and the supervisors, in terms of resolutions,'' said Antonovich's planning deputy Paul Novak. ``In terms of economic development, the vineyard provides jobs, but in essence, it also provides open space.'' As part of the resolution, vineyard owners agreed to help Sierra Colony residents fund a new well for $300,000. ``The issue has come to a rest,'' Gressman said. ``We're looking to a new future. They've been very cooperative.'' Susan Abram, (661) 257-5255 susan.abram(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): 5 photos Photo: (1 -- 2; 1 -- color in Verb 1. color in - add color to; "The child colored the drawings"; "Fall colored the trees"; "colorize black and white film" color, colorise, colorize, colour in, colourise, colourize, colour SAC edition only; 2 -- ran in Valley edition only) Cathy and Don MacAdam, above, sample wine from barrels at the vineyard, where the vines are starting to bud, above right. (3 -- color -- ran in SAC edition only) At right, vines are beginning to bud at the vineyard, located near a housing development. (4 -- ran in SAC edition only) Don McAdam checks the wine out of one of the barrels at his Agua Dulce Vineyards winery. (5 -- ran in SAC edition only) A case of 2001 chardonnay stands ready for shipment at Agua Dulce Vineyards, which plans to add to its facilities. Los Angeles County supervisors approved a conditional-use permit that allows the vineyard to expand its building. David Crane/Staff Photographer |
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