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V %` rc• v ,gp CHAPTER5:0 CEQA CONSIDERA � TIONS �,t.�?.x. rf.air rig��S� tu, c��.t�'� -",s3 ,,� 3H �'.,�� •� EEzts�tu',. . s N r�a{^sk� g 6 e `, @r ' 5.1 GROWTH INDUCING IMPACTS In order to comply with CEQA, a Draft EIR must discuss the ways in which the proposed project could foster economic or populationrowth or the construction strut#ion of housing, either directly or indirectly, in the surrounding environment [CEQA Guidelines §15126(g)]. A given project could induce growth within a community by lowering or removing barriers to growth, such as providing water service to an area where none currently exists, or by creating an amenity that attracts new population or economic activity. The growth-inducing potential of a project would be considered to have a significant impact if the project either induced growth or created the capacity for growth above and beyond the levels permitted by existing public planning policies or recommended by independent projections. A �- ro growth-inducing project's j 9 g potential does not, however, automatically result its growth, whether it be a portion of projected growth, or an actual exceedance of the projected growth levels. Growth at the local level is fundamentally controlled by the land use policies of local municipalities or counties, which.are determined by the local policies in each jurisdiction. Growth-inducing potential or pressure, created by economic or social conditions, is transformed into actual growth only by decision makers. Growth inducement may be considered detrimental, beneficial, or of insignificant consequence under CEQA. Induced growth is considered a significant impact only if it directly or indirectly affects the ability'of agencies to provide needed public services, or if it can be demonstrated that the potential growth, in some other way, significantly affects r the environment. Impact 5.2-1: Encouragement of Economic Growth Implementation of the project alternatives would not encourage economic mit growth, but . would provide for further development of the region. Sand and gravel are "construction ' f materials." These commodities, collectively referred to as aggregate, provide bulk and strength to Portland cement concrete, asphaltic concrete, and plaster, or stucco. € Aggregate is also used as a roadbase, subbase, railroad ballast, or fill. Aggregate normally provides from 80 to 100 percent of the material volume in the above uses. Aggregate material is essential to the needs of a modern society, and is a resource of great importance to the County's economic well-being. Under the project alternatives, approximately 531,250 tons of material per year would be mined from the project site for ` i use in the development of roadways, canals, parking lots, sidewalks, bridge abutments, foundations, buildings; public works projects, and general construction: Implementation of the project alternatives would provide for a continued availability of moderately-priced aggregates in the San Joaquin County region in the near future, at i Draft Environmental Impact Report 5-1 ER-96-3 t `