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III. Environmental Setting, Impacts, and Mitigations B. Aesthetics Land Uses and Cultural Features The 126.4 acres northwest of the existing site would be largely used for future soil "borrow" areas, along with structures associated with a leachate facility, a temporary hazardous materials storage facility,a scale facility, and a proposed composting area/facilities equipment area for the future. The active landfill area would encroach upon most of the agricultural land in the southeast expansion area(presently the Brocchini property), and would ultimately abut Austin Road. The northwesterly view from the residence at 9690 Austin Road would be partially obstructed. The residence at 9621 Austin Road would be removed. Because the project boundaries would expand toward Austin Road and Newcastle Road and increase in height, landfill operation vehicles and structures would be more visible from local roadways. Vegetation Existing open grassland and agricultural fields(now planted with alfalfa),would be removed in the course of lateral expansion of the project site,including some scattered mature oak trees. Vegetation would be planted along the creek after the channelization process. To prevent soil erosion,the crests and sides of the landfill would be planted with grass after closure. Changes in Views That Would Result from the Project Medium-Range Viewpoints The increased vertical and horizontal dimensions of the landfill would make it more noticeable to travelers on roadways from medium-range viewpoints. Prior to landfill closure and the subsequent planting of grasses on the mounds,the highly reflective barren soil surface would increase the contrast,apparent height and mass. Short-Range Viewpoints Expansion of the facility would further obstruct views of open space from local roadways, especially from the segment of Austin Road bordering on the eastern project boundary. Due to III.B.14