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agricultural land, enhancing the viability of agricultural operations and encouraging a social, economic and politics! environment that reflects a positive attitude toward agriculture." Policy D. "An agricultural preservation program must include provisions that protect viable agricultural operations from development that would have adverse impacts on the operation." Discussion: The established commercial Coalby Canyon Vineyard is located about 500 feet south of the proposed quarry. Dust from the quarry would severely impact the growth and quality of the grapes, and the spring and fall herbicide spraying for noxious weeds could cause even greater harm. Goat II. "Preserve the rural character and natural environment, and protect the unique physical resources of Delta County through programs that provide as equitable balance of preservation and respect for individual property rights." Policy E. "Use existing regulations to preserve and protect the significant physical features and environmental resources of Delta County." Discussion: The proposed 30.9 acre red shale mine would remove the top of the high Rollins Sandstone Ridge and have a significant impact that can not be mitigated on this landmark pinyon-juniper covered ridge visible as you travel north and south on Ward Creek Road, as well as from many of the homes in Coalby Canyon. Coalby Canyon is a rural residential/minor agricultural area and its residents would be adversely impacted by the visual impact, dust, noise and unsafe truck traffic. In addition, wildlife (e.g., deer, elk, mountain lions, bobcat and turkeys) will be displaced by the proposed activity and removal of the pinion juniper habitat. Goal )V. "The right to use, enjoy and protect property should not be diminished by policies and regulations that are not consistent with the goals and objectives of this Master Plan." Policy B. "The right to develop and improve private property does not constitute the right to physically damage or adversely impact the property or property value of neighboring landowners." Implementation Strateeies 1. In the implementation of the County's land use regulations the compatibility of a new development with the existing land uses should be given priority consideration. 2. In cases where there is incompatibility between an existing and a proposed land use, the property right of the existing use should be given priority. Discussion: According to Delta County records Benson Brothers purchased the 40 acres in August 2004. At the time of purchase they would have known a red shale mine would adversely impact and be incompatible with the existing approximately 50 homes within a '/x mile radius and nearly 100 homes within a one mile radius of their proposed operation. These adverse impacts include: