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and onsite landfill operations equipment. Noise estimates prepared by Jones and Stokes for the sanitary landfill Draft Environmental Impact Report indicated that vehicle traffic along Harney Lane as a result of the landfill would increase CNEL (community noise equivalent levels) from an average of 43 .5 decibels to 43 .9 decibels (a 1% increase) . The onsite noise generated by the landfill operation was estimated to be 60 decibels, A-scale (DBA) at the northeast corner of the NCRCSL property, and 53 DBA at the closest offsite residence (2 , 300 feet east of landfill area) . The Recycling Projects are not expected to increase these noise levels to a perceptible increment. As long as recycling operations are confined to daytime hours (generally 7 : 00 a.m. to 7 : 00 p.m. ) , no offsite noise impacts are anticipated. Mitigation Measures None required. D. Land Use Setting The NCRCSL is located on a 320-acre parcel on the south side of Harney Lane opposite Atkins Road. (Refer to Figure 1: Vicinity Map) The landfill operation, including the Recycling Center Building, occupies the southerly two-thirds of the parcel. The northerly one-third of the parcel is utilized as wetlands mitigation and berms to visually screen the landfill from Harney Lane. The landfill property is surrounded by agricultural lands (primarily pasture and orchards) and scattered residences. The NCRCSL facility is recognized in the Land Use/Circulation Element of the San Joaquin County General Plan and operates under a Conditional Use Permit granted by the County Planning Commission. Analysis The addition of the Full Scale Solid Waste and HHW Recycling Programs to the NCRCSL operation are minor additions to the NCRCSL facility and will not require an amended Conditional Use Permit. (Tom Walker, County Community Development Department; personal communication) Mitigation Measures None required. 13