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8c As noted in 5b, excavation is to come within 25 feet of a County park. The County Department of Parks and Recreation expressed several concerns with the project. These concerns include noise and vibration, dust, slope stability, safety, and aesthetics, which may adversely affect park patrons. Furthermore, the Department is in the process of devising a master plan for the expansion and addition of park facilities. Impacts to these additional facilities are unknown. No mitigation has been identified regarding impacts to the park. 9a The project is not expected to generate much additional traffic volumes because the existing quarry operation to the south will cease as this quarry excavation commences. However, the duration of traffic will be increased by 12 years. The Department of Public Works shall review the project for potential traffic related impacts. Additional analysis may be required to determine the impacts to road and traffic levels associated with the extended operation of the excavation and processing plant. 10 No archeological or historical sites are known to exist on the site. However, the Native American Heritage Commission recommends archival research and/or a site survey to ensure that no such sites are present in the area of the Mokelumne River where vegetation may have supported the presence of indigenous populations. Though the majority of the site has been in agricultural use, the entire site should be included in the survey. 12 The view from the bluff and from the town of Clements will be impacted by this project, as well as the view from the adjacent County park. Thought overburden replacement is to occur concurrently with excavation and a minimal amount of acreage excavated at any given time, the entire site will not be fully reclaimed until excavation has ceased. Adequate mitigation has not been identified. 13bc The proposed project is a conditionally permitted use in the AG zone. The project site is located about one-half mile from Clements, and other then aesthetics, is not expected to impact the town. The adjacent residential parcels to the east are located on top of the bluff and the residences are located some distance from the site. The project may conflict with the County park located adjacent and to the north of the site. See discussion in 5b. 14 Because this project has the potential for significant environmental impacts to air quality, water quality, flooding, biological resources, aesthetics, and traffic, any additional or similar development in the area would only exacerbate these impacts. 16a The project has the potential to degrade the quality and diversity of the environment. See items 1(b)(c)(d), 2(a), 2(b), and 3(a). An Environmental Impact Report is required. 16b The removal of 2.5 million tons of material over 12 years will substantially alter the site. The short-term use, the excavation, has the potential to result in long