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Sowles Road.No permit for septic installation was found for 23250 N. Sowles Road. A permit was found for a well pump and dated Feb. 1995 for the site address. A total of 49 permits at addresses on N. Sowles Road were reviewed for any indications of serious septic percolation problems. There was 7 of the 49 residences that had a repair history attributable to failure of the septic system. Where data was available,the length of service without repair was 10-to 16 years. These statistics do not indicate a serious contamination threat or health hazard. The Planning Department of SJC furnished a printout.(see App. `A') The Zoning is AL-5. The residence was constructed in 1974 and has one bath and one bedroom. The second dwelling/studio is not described. It may be classified as an outbuilding. The aerial shows very few orchards in the vicinity. Pasture being the most predominate use of the sites. The SJC Agricultural Commissioner's office checked for any record of chemical use permits and none were found. Aerial Photographs Aerial photographs for the years 1957, 1984 and 1993 were furnished by EDR,Inc. The photographs do not center the subject site and thus do not show the surrounding area to the west of N. Sowles Road. The subject site in 1984 is shown as pasture or vacant of any orchard operations and likewise for the 1993 aerial. Topographic Maps Topographic maps for the years 1953, 1968 and 1993 are included as furnished by EDP,Inc. The 1953 edition shows surface drainage to the west,just south of the site and very little residential development in the area. The 1993 edition does not show the drainage to the west and delineates the residential development between Jahant and Collier Roads. The land slopes approximately 9 feet,vertically, in 5,280 feet horizontally. Owner Statements / The owner questionnaire was signed and forwarded by Margaret Veerkamp's son. The i questionnaire indicates pasture as primary use. The former owner also utilized the area as pasture in the raising of calves. A small structure existed for use in milking when the property was purchased. Mrs. Veerkamp stated at one time she signed a contract to sell the parcel via lease- purchase. The buyer increased the number of horses in the pasture and purchased additional hay. The lease-purchase contract was voided and the owner remained in residence. The questionnaire does not indicate any probable source of contamination. The areas adjacent to the site present no visible sources of contamination. Additional Record Sources Check The EDF,Inc. Radius Map with Geocheck, dated Jan. 29,2004 is included in this report.No 2.