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► Streetscapes-East/West Arterials(Chapter.3).Arterials with an east/west orientation shall use plantings <br /> reminiscent of the native Oak Savannah of the San Joaquin Valley with evergreen canopy trees on sculptured <br /> berms and shrub masses on both sides and the center median of the roadway. <br /> ► Walls and Fences (Chapter 4).Community masonry walls of 6-7 foot height shall be provided that adjoin <br /> .- major public streets,parks,public use areas,community edges and entrances.A community wall shall be <br /> provided along community edges where no road separates land uses. <br /> ► Lighting(Chapter 7).All sources of light shall be concealed and be directed downward. Exterior lighting <br /> shall be shielded to minimize direct glare and reflections. Exposed lamps, lights of unusually high intensity, <br /> low pressure sodium lamps,and exposed galvanized finishes are prohibited. <br /> ' . Community Parks(Chapter 11).Typical lighted facilities associated with community,parks include youth <br /> and adult ball fields(football, soccer), lighted multi-use courts(tennis,basketball,volleyball, and handball), <br /> lighted parking lots,and security lighting. Ball field light standards shall be a maximum of 70 feet high with <br /> 1,500 watt bulbs. <br /> Public Works Facilities (Chapter 14).Undesirable elements or functions shall be screened through the use <br /> of plantings or landscape berms. <br /> SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS IDENTIFIED IN THE MOUNTAIN HOUSE MASTER PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN I <br /> FINAL EIR <br /> The MHMP EIR identified the following significant visual quality impacts before mitigation associated with <br /> implementation of the MHMP: <br /> Alteration of the Waal visual quality of the site as seen from local roads,regional freeways, and proposed <br /> public pathways. <br /> ► Screening of views from public roads towards Mt.Diablo and Mt.Diablo foothills to the west because of new <br /> buildings. <br /> ► Strong visual contrast of industrial and high-density residential buildings compared to open space and <br /> potential for generating long shadows. <br /> �. . Removal of mature trees currently visible from public roads(which included the continuous row of mature <br /> deciduous trees lining both sides of Grant Line Road)that frame views along public roads. <br /> Potential generation of light and glare visible from public roads and residences. <br /> ► Relocation of Weber-Herdlyn power line. <br /> 4.14.3 SIGNIFICANCE THRESHOLDS <br /> The proposed project would result in significant visual quality impacts if it would: <br /> ► Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista as seen from a public vantage point; <br /> ► Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings as seen from a <br /> public vantage point; or <br /> ► Create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect daytime or nighttime views as <br /> seen from a public vantage point. <br /> College Park at Mountain House Specific Plan III Draft EIR EDAW <br /> San Joaquin County 4.14-15 Visual Quality <br />