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agricultural and landscape uses adds organic matter and increases water holding capacity of the soil enable the soil to sequester more carbon. There is the potential to for a minimal amount of greenhouse gas emissions to be generated during the composting process,especially with the addition of the commingled materials which are wetter materials contain more nitrogen. However, these emissions can be reduced significantly by increasing the C:N ratio to approximately 30:1. At Valley Organics,the commingled materials will be composted with green materials the C:N ratio will be maintained in this range This practice is consistent with the C:N ratio needed to diminish odor. Overall,the Valley Organics facility reduces greenhouse gases by the combination of removing these materials from the landfill, applying the finished compost product to the land and maintaining the C:N ratio in the piles in the range of 30:1. Studies conducted demonstrate the positive effects of composting green and commingled material on greenhouse gases support this analysis. Site Improvements The buildings currently on site will be used in the current operations. No additional buildings are anticipated at this time. If further structures are required for the site,they will be submitted to the County of San Joaquin for approval. Since there will be no additional buildings on the site and the basic use of the site will remain the same, it is not anticipated that any additional parking spaces will be required. Currently there is one full parking space and one disabled parking space to accommodate visitors. A fence and a berm will be constructed that surrounds the entire 20 acre parcel. Landscaping will be added to the front and eastern side of the facility. San Joaquin Airport Sphere of Influence The Valley Organics composting operation is approximately five miles from the San Joaquin Airport. Valley Organics will work with the San Joaquin airport to ensure that operational parameters do not cause a wildlife hazard to the airport. The operational parameters proposed for the commingled materials required to reduce odor and protect air quality also ensure that that birds are not attracted to the site and that there will be no hazards in the flightpath.The operator will also work with the FAA to determine if an FAA Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration is required. Hours of operation The hours of operation will remain the same: Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.—4 p.m. There will be no additional activity related to the grinding or composting of material outside of these hours. 6