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III. Environmental Setting, Impacts, and Mitigations <br /> B. Aesthetics <br /> The proposed project would alter the meandering course of the creek to a linear,less natural- <br /> appearing alignment along the access road and western boundary of the site. However,the creek <br /> realignment would not affect the course of the first 1,000-foot segment of the creek fronting <br /> Austin Road,and would not be apparent to passing motorists. The creek segment to be filled is <br /> currently not publicly visible, and the realigned portion of the creek would be contained within <br /> the new perimeter fence. <br /> Mitigation Measure B.2. <br /> None warranted. <br /> Impact B.3. The proposed project would generate additional sources of light and glare in <br /> the project site. (ADVERSE) <br /> The proposed landfill expansion does not entail additional crew or equipment for regular landfill <br /> operations(R.W. Beck and Associates, 1992). However,the addition of the leachate facility <br /> area,the hazardous materials temporary storage,the landfill surface water detention facility and <br /> the realignment of Little Johns Creek could contribute to the incidence of glare from the site <br /> during construction(albeit temporary) and operation phases. The windows and metal surfaces of <br /> project structures,equipment and trucks would create glare that would potentially be visible off- <br /> site. Additional lighting would be necessary for operation and security over a wider area. <br /> Mitigation Measure B.3. <br /> Proposed as Part of the Project <br /> (a) A 6-foot chain link fence would be constructed at the perimeter of the facility so that <br /> public access(and access to these views)would be limited. <br /> (b) The facility would continue to operate only during daylight hours(typically 6:00 am.to <br /> 5:00 p.m.,occasionally to 6:00 p.m.if necessary) so that excessive amounts of light would <br /> not be generated by the project. <br /> Identified by this EIR <br /> (c) The use of highly reflective surface materials in constructing structures on the site should <br /> be restricted. Exterior building materials should be painted or otherwise treated with <br /> muted earth-tone colors. <br /> III.B.16 <br />