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3.1 Visual and Lighting M y no physical changes are being made to the existing facility;there will be no adverse impact on any � ,Fscenic vistas and the existing visual character of the site and its surrounding will not be degraded.As described above,the project site is not visible from a state designated scenic highway, nor does it lie within a scenic vista. River Road is recognized by the County as a scenic route; however no physical modifications or additions will occur to the existing facility and there will be no adverse effect on existing views. Therefore,there is no impact related to the first three items, and they are not discussed further. Impacts and Mitigation Measures P 9 Fi Impact 3.1.1: Implementation of the project has the potential to create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area. This impact is considered potentially significant. Existing lighting at the plant consists of safety lighting at the processing area. The San Joaquin County Department of Public Works has expressed the need for additional traffic safety lighting at the plant entrance.Additional safety lighting at the plant entrance on East River Road would be ' the only additional lighting on the project site.Residential land uses are particularly sensitive to ^� new light sources,however,there are no residences or other sensitive receptors near the project entrance that would be substantially affected by the addition of safety lighting. One rural residence to the east has a partially obstructed view of the project site, however new safety lighting will -,� not be directly visible to this residence.Furthermore,because the project site is surrounded by almond ` orchards on all sides and because there is a long private driveway connecting the project site to East } River Road,motorists traveling along East River Road and other rural residences in the area do not have direct views of the project site.Although the lighting would not be directly visible from identified sensitive receptors,there is a potential to create a source of glare on a public street(E.River Road).River Road is a public road and recognized by the County as a scenic route;therefore,this impact is considered potentially significant. Mitigation Measures Measure 3.1.1:All outdoor lighting will be required to be fully shielded and shall adhere to j Section 9-1025.6 of the.Development Code in order to minimize any impacts resulting 4 - from outdoor lighting on adjacent properties. Impact Significance After Mitigation: The use of shielding and compliance with County standards for outdoor lighting would reduce the potential impact to less than significant. �L 3.1.4 References California Department of Transportation(Caltrans),2011. California Scenic Highway Program, http://www.dot.ca.5zov/hQALandAr&h/seenic highways/scenichwy.htm; accessed March t 17,2011. Munn&Perkins Quarry Excavation Permit ESA1211086 Drat[EIR _ April 2011 - 4 i'