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i -14- V. CONCLUSIONS Besides the issues contained above , another significant negative effect of the proposed project (not mentioned in the Environmental Impact Report) would be the reduction of property values for nearby residents. Fire hazards , noise conditions, dust conditions, increased truck traffic, unaesthetic visual conditions, road safety hazards and other associated nuisance factors all contribute to a decline in the desirability of . residing in the area. The Environmental Impact Report suggests that gravel from the proposed operation may be necessary in order to further develop the County. It should be noted that several other gravel quarry operations exist in the area and provide adequate supplies of gravel at competitive` prices . Taking all of the above facts and issues into consideration, it is clear that Mr. Merian has a history of disregard for conditions placed upon him by the Board of Zoning Adjustment and many other State and County agencies. It is also clear that the County has not been successful at gaining compliance with the conditions of the prior and existing Permits. There is no way to mitigate the facts of Mr. Merian ' s operating history. If the Board of Zoning Adjustment grants Mr. Merian further privileges within San Joaquin County, there is no way to be sure that his past history of noncomplicance with regulations and disregard for the law will not repeat itself . For these reasons, the only appropriate action is to deny the application of Stockton Sand and Gravel to operate a gravel quarry Permit at Waverly Road. Further, it is also appropriate for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider revocation of Stockton Sand and 'Gravel ' s existing Permit.