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§ 1.1 The SJC District Viewer Map indicates the subject Parcel is currently 53.48 acres net. The Tentative Map illustrates the proposed creation of a three-acre homesite Parcel from the original 53.48 acre Parcel. Present land use of the property can be observed by the aerial Google Map and consists of the Bacchetti residence near the NEC of the property, with the remainder composed of an almond orchard. The orchard was completely walked for any contamination or signs of buried materials. No objects or areas of concern were observed. § 1.2 The Tentative Map has been prepared by Dan Schack, PE of Schack& Co., Inc., Tracy. The APN map illustrates the subject Parcel. As referenced, a description of proposed development is to create a three-acre homesite Parcel from the original Parcel,through a Minor Subdivision. This homesite Parcel will contain the existing domestic well and septic system. § 1.3 The District Viewer Map denoting the location of the property is found in Appendix A. § 1.4 The photographic plates found in Appendix E illustrate the actual property, and surrounding properties. § 2.0 PAST,PRESENT AND PROPOSED FUTURE USES OF THE SITE §2.1 Past utilization of the property several decades ago was agricultural dryland and flood irrigated farming. EHD permits for the property address are found in Appendix C. §3.0 IDENTIFICATION OF ALL PAST AND CURRENT SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION §3.1 Discussion of the methods used to research and investigate the potential or known above- ground and/or below ground sources of contamination at the site include the following: The first informational gathering source was direct observation and photographs of the entire property,with observations referenced in this report. There is significant upgradient and surrounding cropland around the subject property. Therefore, nitrogen fertilization of cropland is likely to have contributed nitrate to the underlying aquifer(s). In addition, it is well documented that the Coastal Mountain Range contributes nitrate to the underlying aquifers through geological formations. Groundwater nitrate contamination may also have originated from the septic system density in this locale, particularly to the north, which is downgradient to the property. Page-3- Chesney Consulting