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�T CHAPTER 5 Other CEQA Considerations 5.1 Growth-Inducing Impacts n 5.1.1 Introduction � t CEQA Guidelines(Section 15126.2(d))require that an EIR evaluate the growth-inducing impacts of a proposed action.'A growth-inducing impact is defined by the CEQA Guidelines as an impact I that fosters economic or population growth,or the construction of additional housing,either directly c. or indirectly. Direct.growth inducement would result, for example, if a project involved the construction of new housing. Indirect growth inducement would result if a project established r' substantial new permanent employment opportunities (e.g., new commercial, industrial, or governmental enterprises)or if it would remove obstacles to population growth(e.g.,an expansion of public services that could allow more construction in the service area). Growth inducement may constitute an adverse impact if the growth is not consistent with or M accommodated by the land use plans and growth management plans and policies for the area affected. r� Local land use plans provide development patterns and growth policies that guide orderly urban development supported by adequate urban public services, such as water supply, roadway infrastructure, sewer services,and solid waste services. A project that would induce"disorderly" growth(i.e., conflict with the local land use plans) could directly or indirectly cause additional i adverse environmental impacts and other public services impacts. An example of this would be the redesignation of property planned for agricultural uses to urban uses,possibly resulting in the development of services and facilities that encourage the transition of additional land in the vicinity ? to more intense urban uses. Another example would be the extension of urban services to a non- urban site,thereby encouraging conversion of non-urban lands to urban lands. ` + 5.1.2 Growth-Inducing Setting and Impacts r The project site is located in an area of San Joaquin County that is not heavily populated or near dense residential districts. The project site is bounded by agricultural land use designations and uses(existing almond and walnut orchards)on all sides. Other land uses in the area include existing rural residences on agriculturally zoned land,the nearest of which is approximately 75 feet north of the northern project boundary,however an existing orchard separates the residence from active mining operations by approximately 800 feet(see Figure 2-2). Like the project site, r all the parcels surrounding the site are zoned AG-40(40 acre minimum)with a General Plan Munn&Perkins Quarry Excavation Permit 5-1 ESA 1211086 (' Draft SIR April 2011 F R