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Munn&Perkins Quarry Excavation Permit b) provides a representative sampling of the scenic diversity within the County; c) exhibits unusual natural or man-made features of interest; d) provides opportunities to view activities outside the normal routine of most people; e) provides a route for people to view the Delta waterways,and f) links two scenic routes or connects with scenic routes of cities or other counties. Policy 13: Development proposals along scenic routes shall not detract from the visual and recreational experience. River Road is identified on Figure VI-2 in the San Joaquin County General.Plan 2010 as a recognized scenic route. San Joaquin County Development Title 9 (Zoning) Title 9 of the San Joaquin County Development Title is intended to serve as the basis for all land use regulations adopted by the County. The one applicable regulation for the project related to aesthetics is in the Landscaping,Fencing, and Screening standards, Section 9-1020(San Joaquin County,2010).For industrial projects, all areas of the site not used for buildings, parking, driveways,walkways, approved outdoor storage areas, or other permanent facilities are to be landscaped. At a minimum, a 10-foot wide planting strip is required along adjacent streets. 3.1.3 impacts and Mitigation Measures Significance Criteria Based on the CEQA Guidelines,Appendix G,the project would be considered to have a , significant adverse visual impact if it would result in physical changes, which would: • Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista; • Substantially damage scenic resources, including but not limited to,trees, rock outcroppings,and historic buildings,within a state scenic highway; • Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings; or • Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area. The project site currently consists of the existing 142 acre Munn& Perkins Facility that has been producing construction aggregate onsite since 1957. As discussed above,views to and from the site are limited, although the nearest residence to the east has some views of the property.The proposed project consists of extending the hours of operation of the existing facility to include the hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.; no physical modifications or additions will be made to existing quarry operations;therefore there will be no visual changes on the project site or in the project area.Because p Munn&Perkins Quarry Excavation Permit 3.1-4 ESA!211086 Draft EIR April 2011 I