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DISSCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES <br /> SITE APPROVAL APPLICATION NO. PA-0800304 <br /> OF ROGER AND CATHERINE TOWERS <br /> Public Concern or Controversy <br /> Surrounding Quarry operators have expressed concerns in the past regarding residences <br /> at this property. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS <br /> Earth <br /> The site is adjacent to the Delta Mendota Canal. However,standard setback <br /> requirements from the canal will ensure that grading activities will not impact the canal. <br /> The soil type is Zacharias Gravelly Clay Loam(capability unit IIs-4 irrigated and lVs-4 <br /> non-irrigated). <br /> Plant/Animal We <br /> The project will either participate in the San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat <br /> Conservation and Open Space Plan(SJMSCP)or will provide a Habitat Protection Plan <br /> that essentially accomplishes the same goals. <br /> Air/Climate <br /> The CEMEX EIR(CEMEX is located just east of the Canal)found that air quality <br /> impacts on nearby receptors(residences)as close as 100 feet fiom the quarry site would <br /> be less than significant after mitigation. Similarly, the DSS Quarry located to the west of <br /> the project site(across Koster Road)is not expected to generate significant air quality <br /> impacts on the proposed residence. The proposed project is not expected to have a <br /> significant impact on air quality,and will not meet thresholds for cumulative air quality <br /> impacts. <br /> In a letter dated November b, 2008,the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District <br /> indicated that"the trucking facility would not have a significant health impact on <br /> residents living on site." <br /> Noise <br /> The site is separated from the approved CEMEX quarry to the east by the Delta Mendota <br /> Canal. The EIR for the CEMEX indicated that this site would be outside the 65 dB Leq <br /> noise contour for the processing plant,mining operations,haul routs, and he portable <br />