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Facts in Support of Findings Impacts to aesthetics from light and glare from project operations will be less than significant with implementation of Mitigation Measure AESTHETICS-1, which requires that all lighting shall be effectively shielded to prevent spillage beyond the area requiring lighting for safety and operational purposes.Further,no lighting shall be directed off the site or placed directionally so that lighting would shine outwards during project operations,and any off-site lighting at nearby parcels shall be less than one-foot candle at the most. With implementation of Mitigation Measure AESTHETICS-2, which in turn requires the implementation of Mitigation Measure AESTHETICS-1, the project's incremental contribution to cumulative aesthetic impacts would be less than significant as the recommended measures would help screen project development and would reduce the potential for significant light and glare. 4.1.4 Biological Resources Summary of Potential Impacts An evaluation of potential impacts to biological resources is found in Section 4.6 (Biological Resources) of the Draft EIR. The proposed project may have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on special-status wildlife species. Special-status animals that are presumed present or that may forage within the boundaries of the project site include the state-listed species Swainson's hawk,California species of special concern northern harrier, burrowing owl, and western red bat; and the California Fully Protected species white-tailed kite. The project would result in the conversion of approximately 154 acres of agricultural lands, including row/field crops and orchards, which could provide suitable foraging habitat for such special-status wildlife species. The project will also result in the fill of wetlands and/or waters of the U.S./State, namely, DC-1 and the French Camp Outlet Canal C FCOC') and their associated in stream wetlands. DC-1 and the FCOC are drainage canals managed by the South San Joaquin Irrigation District C SSJID') and eventually drain into French Camp Slough,which drains into the San Joaquin River north and eventually the bay. Specifically, the applicant proposes to place DC-1 inside a culvert and to pave over it through the project site. The new culvert would not restrict flow in DC-1. The culvert for DC-1 would be approximately 1,307 feet long and would impact at least 1,254 linear feet of jurisdictional waters not currently culverted. The applicant also proposes to place FCOC inside two sections of culvert in order to cross over these areas with spur track The culverts that would contain sections of FCOC would be approximately 344 and 618 feet long. The project would also contribute to cumulative impacts on special-status wildlife species when combined with other projects in the area. Findings The County finds that, pursuant to Section 15091(a)(1) of the CEQA Guidelines, changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the project, which mitigate or avoid potential impacts to special- status wildlife species and wetlands and/or waters of the U.S./State as identified in the Final EIR.The County further finds that the change or alteration in the project or the requirement to impose the mitigation as a condition of project approval is within the jurisdiction of the County to require, and that this mitigation is appropriate and feasible. v Findings of Fact/ 8 November 2012 Statement of Overriding Considerations